A RISING bollard could be used to ease traffic problems at a York school including "aggressive" driving by parents and increasing congestion.

Residents living near St Olave's School - the junior department of St Peter's School - in Queen Anne's Road, York, have complained to City of York Council about the volume of traffic during peak school hours, and on Saturday mornings and some evenings when there are external activities at the school.

Concerns have also been raised about aggressive driving, following clashes between residents and parents using Queen Anne's Road and North Parade.

Julie Hurley, principal engineer at the council, said she was aware of two incidents where drivers had got out of their vehicles to remonstrate with other drivers.

The issue will be discussed by a council sub-committee on Wednesday.

Members will be asked to recommend consultation with residents, parents and local businesses, regarding three possible solutions - an intelligent rising bollard costing up to £30,000, one-way traffic and calming, or doing nothing. The site, formerly Queen Anne School, was purchased by St Peter's School in December 2001.

Updated: 09:25 Saturday, April 12, 2003