Schools across the state are being encouraged to apply for a school crossing supervisor now.
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The state government will roll out 300 additional school crossing supervisors at NSW schools by 2021, as part of a three-year $18.5 million initiative to improve road safety for school children.
Executive director of the centre for road safety Bernard Carlon encouraged all eligible schools to apply now to be considered for a crossing supervisor this year.
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Mr Carlon said they must have an existing crossing used by at least 50 children or 300 cars per hour in the morning or afternoon. The site also needs to be a safe working environment for a school crossing supervisor.
"Every child in NSW should be able to get to and from school safely, no matter where they live," Mr Carlon said.
"That is why we extended the eligibility criteria to offer more protection for children and improved visibility for motorists."
School principals are encouraged to submit an application form to the School Crossing Program by Thursday, April 9 to be considered for this round.
A 40km/h speed limit applies in school zones, and high visibility safety treatments like signage, road markings and flashing lights are in place. Higher fines and demerit points also apply.
"These treatments have been effective, and school zones are now one of the safest areas of the road network. Child pedestrian casualties in active school zones have fallen from around 50 per year prior in 2001, to around 20 per year in recent years," Mr Carlon said.
Gunnedah Public School had a supervisor start in February after years of lobbying.
To apply for a school for a school crossing supervisor, schools can visit https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/schools/schoolcrossingsupervisorprogram.html
