THE family of a teenage girl tragically killed in a collision have welcomed efforts to make the road safer.

Beckfoot School pupil Ishah Iman Riaz, 17, died in December following a road traffic incident on Bradford Road in Bingley.

Now efforts are being stepped up to tackle problem issues around the school.

Officers from the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) met with staff at the school and Bradford Council Highways Officers to discuss road safety.

Sergeant Terri Green said the issues raised included speeding on Bradford Road, a lack of crossings, dangerous and illegal parking by people picking up their children, as well as dangerous driving by parents are carers.

Sgt Green said in an update: “Bradford Council are going to conduct a speed camera assessment for Bradford Road.

“They are assessing traffic calming measures, lighting and signage as well as the crossings.

“These are not quick processes to assess and action. We, as a team, are prioritising it.

“Shipley NPT are working alongside the school to address the issue short term.

“This will include education, patrols and enforcement.”

Just weeks after Ishah’s heartbreaking death, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was left with serious head injuries in a crash on the same road.

Ishah’s family said they “wholeheartedly” support the efforts being made and said they hoped the speed limit on the road would be reduced.

“We don’t want anyone else to go through that,” they told the Telegraph & Argus.

“We don’t want any other tragedy to happen.”

The pain of their loss is still strong.

“Living everyday without that person, without our sister - it’s like we are going through it again and again.”

In a tribute with the Telegraph & Argus, her family said: “It was just a shock to the system, but now, as every day goes by, it’s all getting harder,” they said.

“We are coming to the realisation, this lifetime, we won’t be seeing her again. It has left a void in our heart - it’s like a piece of us has gone. She was the bond to us all - she brought us all together."

Sgt Green has urged people to support the police by keeping to the speed limit, parking legally and safely, not idling and driving safely and appropriately for the circumstances.

She said: “At school finish times, there are 1,700 children leaving the site on mass.

“They are precious – drive as if they are.

“The majority of students live within a one-mile radius of the school. Please ask them to walk wherever possible.”

People are also encouraged to make reports to Operation Steerside,which works to tackle anti-social and criminal use of the roads.

Dash cam recordings can be passed on, as well as information about where patrols should be made and information about illegal drivers or cars.

Contact bd.steerside@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk