Kickoff of Bergisch Gladbach's initial school roadway
The city of Bergisch Gladbach has taken a significant step towards ensuring the safety of its young students with the launch of a new school street at KGS "In der Auen". The initiative, which began today, has been met with overwhelming approval from parents, children, and residents alike.
Ragnar Migenda, the city's Election Official and First Deputy Mayor, has expressed his approval for the school street and emphasized its potential for creating a safe infrastructure for all road users. He acknowledged the openness and willingness to cooperate of the school, parents, and residents in creating good solutions.
The school street, designed to give families and the school community time to adjust before new traffic regulations took effect, has shown to be well-received on its first day. The immediate street area in front of the school remained almost car-free during the closure times of 7:30-8:15 AM and 2:30-3:15 PM, as motorized traffic diverted to surrounding streets as planned, without significantly affecting traffic flow on "In der Auen" Street.
Moni Kellermann, chairperson of the school parents' council at KGS, expressed enthusiasm for the school street and its positive impact on the safety of children. School principal Anton Pezl confirmed that both residents and the majority of parents welcome the measure and that the launch went smoothly.
The city administration's approach to the school street implementation is fact-based and pragmatically implemented, with a commitment to making the school route safer for children while maintaining the quality of life in the neighborhood. The city is also interested in developing measures based on broad consensus, as demonstrated by the dialogue with the people on the ground.
Ragnar Migenda expressed sincere thanks to the school, parents, and residents for their cooperation in the successful start of the school street. He also thanked the community for their trust in the mobility expertise of the city administration and encouraged them to reach out with questions and suggestions at [email protected]. The city emphasizes its commitment to creating safe infrastructure for all road users.
In conclusion, the launch of the school street at KGS "In der Auen" marks a significant step forward in ensuring the safety of Bergisch Gladbach's students. The city administration looks forward to continuing to work closely with the school, parents, and residents to further improve road safety in the city.
