HURSTVILLE Council was going to consider a petition next week for a pick-up and drop-off zone outside the 1st Hurstville Scouts Group hall where a boy was hit by a car on Monday afternoon.
Ryan Leo, 6, an Oatley Public School pupil, was on his way to a martial arts class in the hall in Durham Street, Hurstville, when the accident happened.
He died later in hospital.
Taekwondo World Martial Arts School had petitioned the council earlier in the year for changes to what it described as "dangerous" traffic conditions outside its premises.
A council spokeswoman said the petition was received in May and council officers had prepared a report to be considered at its August 6 meeting.
The petition was supported by Greg Brownless, a funeral director at Concept Funerals, which is next door to the Scouts hall.
Mr Brownless was among the first on the scene of the accident.
A woman visiting the funeral home performed CPR on Ryan and was helped by funeral director Neil Jensen.
"We're not blaming the council but there are some simple things that could be done to possibly prevent something like this happening again," Mr Brownless said.
"The Scouts hall brings life to the area and there's probably only one night a week that it's not being used for activities for kids."
But town planner and independent road safety expert Mark Arena, of Sutherland Shire, said councils should not allow after-school activities to be held in buildings on busy streets.
"After-school activities for children under the age of 12 should only take place in locations where the road is not so busy," Mr Arena said.
"Durham Street is used as a distributor road; it's not some quiet residential street."
Oatley Public School principal Debbie Hunter wrote on the school's website: "Ryan was a bright, outgoing and delightful student of our school.
"He loved to know that he was pleasing other students and teachers.
"We will remember his passion for singing and his love for martial arts.
"At this stage we are supporting his family and respecting their wishes.
"We will keep you informed of any further relevant information.
"Ryan will be sadly missed."
Ryan's mother, Zhen Zhen, posted the following message online after the tragic accident: "In heaven there is no traffic, mummy loves you forever".
Ryan was attempting to cross Durham Street, about 4.40pm, five minutes before his class was due to begin, when he was struck by a car and suffered critical head and chest injuries.
It is believed that Ryan's aunt had driven him to the class and parked on the opposite side of Durham Street.
Police said Ryan got out of the car, walked to the front of the vehicle and stepped onto the road where he was struck.
The martial arts school and funeral home had asked the council on several occasions to install one-hour parking on both sides of Durham Street to free up spaces for parents.
Unrestricted parking on the southern side of the Scouts hall is taken up mostly by residents from the nearby East Quarter housing development and rail commuters.
"We're all just in shock," Mr Brownless said.
"It's really nice to see people greet each other after a class and most of the families who go there are from around here."
St George police are continuing to investigate the incident, which has been described by officers as a "tragic accident".
Transport for NSW recommends children should always get in and out of a car from the rear door at the kerb, known as the "safety door".
Children aged at least up to eight should hold an adult's hand when next to a car, on a footpath or crossing a road.
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