New Holz and Bringzone in Rösrath: controversial traffic transfers for schools!

New Holz and Bringzone in Rösrath: controversial traffic transfers for schools!

In Rösrath, a new holes and bring zone at the Sandweg school center was set up at the beginning of this week. This measure is part of the efforts of the city administration to defuse the confusing traffic situation on Sandweg and Ginsterweg. The new zone complements the existing holding areas on Scharrenbroicher Straße and on Brander Straße. Previously, the Holz and Bringzone in the street an der Merlenburg was removed due to low use. The test phase of the new regulation will continue until the summer vacation. The times when the zone can be used are between 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The on -site appointment with the police, the city administration and the management of the Catholic primary school (KGS) brought the initiative forward, while the Rösrath community primary school did not take part in the meeting. Parents had often kept behind the ban on holding on the ginsterweg, which led to dangerous situations for pedestrians. The ZLR city council group expressed concerns about a possible increase in "parent taxis", which could endanger the traffic safety of the children. ZLR applied for the withdrawal of the new regulation and calls for the development of a comprehensive school plan.

fears about traffic safety

FDP parliamentary group leader Tom Höhne is skeptical about an increase in the "parent taxis", but also does not expect to reduce car traffic through the new regulation. Instead, Höhne advocates a "school path security concept" to improve traffic safety. According to an ADAC survey, 59% of parents see dangerous situations by the parent taxi, which illustrates the need for safer school routes. Copies such as the holes and bring zone could serve as a solution, but are unable to eliminate the underlying problem of the parent taxis.

The problem of parent taxis is omnipresent. According to a Forsa survey, around 23% of parents transport their children to school by car, which leads to increased traffic chaos and thus to greater dangers for students. The ADAC recommends enabling children to master their way to school as early as possible. Independent road users can thus act more securely in road traffic, while overloaded traffic situations in front of schools increase the risk of accidents.

new concepts for safe ways to school

The ADAC points out that designated parent stops can help to relieve traffic. In addition, children should be encouraged to go to school on foot. A “walking bus” concept not only promotes communication and social skills, but also relieves the parents of daily Hold and Bring Services. In this context, school plans with recommended paths and behavioral tips are also essential to guarantee safe way to school.

This overview makes it clear that the challenges by parent taxis are far -reaching, and that a coordinated solution is required to ensure safety for children on the way to school.