Park and Stride May – Monmouth School Initiative
We know that the school drop off and collection increases the number of cars on the road network. This can be stressful at any time but with GCSEs and A Levels, those precious few minutes can make all the difference to our student’s future and well-being.
The current Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru works on Monnow Street with a full closure from 23rd April to the 28th of May and the rock fall on the A40 is likely to add to the stress of the school run for parents and students throughout May.
Monmouthshire County Council have agreed to free parking in Monnow Street Car Park and Cornwall House Car Park Monday to Friday throughout the May Exam period 13th May to 31st May to support the Park and Stride Initiative. This will operate in Monnow Street Car Park and Cornwall House Car Park, (highlighted on map below, access from Blestium Street).

With the road closure in place between Nailers Lane and Agincourt Square the town centre will have much lower volumes of traffic. There are numerous safe routes to the schools from the Car Parks less than 10-minute walk through the town or through Chippenham Fields.
Encouraging students to walk or cycle to school can reduce the stress on themselves, on parents and on the network. These are the closest Car Parks on the south-west side of town and within 1km of the Comprehensive and Haberdashers Schools. For many parents, this will save a trip along the A40 and reduce traffic at peak times across Monmouth town and surrounding area.
The vast majority of Monmouth and Wyesham is within 1.25 miles (2km) of the school (20-30 minute walk). Leaving the car at home may be an option for some as we move into the Summer Term.
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