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Dangerous route to school: residents demand better safety measures!
Zwickau: Safety measures for school routes on Lindenberg are necessary because the town sign is too far away. Local council plans changes.
Dangerous route to school: residents demand better safety measures!
There is currently an acute problem in Blankenhain am Lindenberg: the way to school for the children is anything but safe. Residents are demanding a better solution to the local situation, especially since the town sign for the community is only 200 meters behind the last front door. Because of this regulation, the speed limit is 100, which poses an enormous risk for the little ones who stagger to the bus stop every morning. To combat this, temporary “Caution Children” signs have been put up, but many agree that this is not enough. The residents have a legitimate concern, as the safety of children is at stake here, as the [Freie Presse](https://www.freipresse.de/zwickau/werdau/kommentar-zur- Fehlender-ortstafel-blankenhain-auf-dem-lindenberg-der-wunsch-der-anlieger-ist-elig-es-geht-um-sicherheit-artikel14010182) reports.
More and more municipalities are recognizing the importance of safe routes to school and are committed to improving them. Highly frequented routes to school are considered particularly worthy of protection and urgently require safety measures, such as reducing the speed to 30 km/h. In order to enforce this, evidence is needed that proves the high frequency of use, which can be done through the use of digital school route planners. Apps and tools help to identify frequently used routes to school and optimize their safety. This approach not only supports the children, but also provides the communities with the necessary arguments for legal measures, such as the introduction of a 30 km/h speed limit, as explained on sichere-strassen.org.
The role of residents and the local council
The residents in Blankenhain have already raised their voices and want a comprehensive solution to the unsafe routes to school. The local council has announced that it will look into this issue and consider making a change. Above all, the improvisation with the “Caution Children” signs shows that a quick but unsustainable solution had to be found. In this day and age, when safety for children should be the top priority, it is high time to take the necessary steps.
A look outside the box
Safe routes are essential for children, especially in busy areas. A thorough analysis based on road safety maps can help identify risks and initiate improvements. In many communities, they cooperate with schools, police and traffic authorities to collect the data necessary for such safety levels. These collective efforts can go a long way toward improving safety and addressing residents' concerns.
In conclusion, school route safety is a community project that requires active participation. From the commitment of residents to decision-makers to digital solutions - everyone is required to enable the future generation to have a safe route to school. Anyone who has a good hand in Blankenhain and takes the voices of residents seriously can do a lot of good here.