The start of the new school year has brought back the debate for safer routes to school for children in Chiswick.
At the end of last term, pupils, parents and teachers from five schools in the area held a meeting and aired their concerns to politicians, police and transport officers.
Jen Irwin of Chiswick, whose son started in Year 1 at Belmont School has reignited the road crossing safety issues as pupils returned to school.
She said: "Since my son started in reception last year there has been no adequate signage for children crossing the street.
"The school is located 20 to 30 metres off Chiswick High Road.
"About 90 per cent of children walk to school everyday as most live nearby.
"It is only a matter of time before someone is struck by a car.
"The only thing to tell motorists are the two flashing 'School' signs in either direction and they are not working.
"It is discouraging me to walk my children to school and instead take a car."
Councillor Amrit Mann, deputy leader for Hounslow Council, said:
“We take the safety of our school children extremely seriously and I’m very concerned to hear about the faulty sign.
"Hounslow Highways, the borough’s highways provider, is doing their upmost to remedy the fault as soon as possible this week.
“A member of council staff met with parents and representatives from Belmont School earlier this year to discuss the road safety measures that have already been installed. "These include an informal crossing point outside of the school and a narrowing of the road to provide wider pavements.
“The council is seeking to introduce 20mph zones around all schools within the borough.
“A consultation has already been carried out regarding introducing this measure around Cavendish Primary School.
"Objections were received which has delayed the introduction of this scheme but the council is working with the school to address concerns."
The council also said over the next few week it is due to ask William Hogarth and Strand-on-the-Green primary schools for their views on the policy.
In a similar call to the council, a petition has been launched for safer pedestrian crossings in Feltham town centre, close to a number of schools.
