Protesters call for enhanced safety measures at Kartause-Hain Primary School in Dusseldorf
In a recent demonstration, parents of primary school children in [City Name] called for improved safety measures near schools, specifically requesting a 30 km/h speed limit and various traffic calming initiatives. The demonstration, supported by local politicians Thorsten Graeßner (Green Party), Christian Dortschy (Greens), Fabian Zachel, and Ulrike Hora (SPD), aimed to raise awareness about the current safety concerns.
Tanja Burgstaller, headmistress of Carthusian Hain Primary School, and Anja König, headmistress of Grundschule Beedstraße, were both present at the demonstration. Despite the city's statement that discussions regarding these safety measures were in the final stages, both headmistresses confirmed they had not yet been spoken to by the city about the matter.
Thomas Großheinrich, from the Office of Traffic Management, attended the school but seemed unaware of the city's statement. During his site visit, he pointed out the complex situation at the intersection and how a 30 km/h speed limit would affect traffic light coordination and the Rheinbahn. He also noted that he saw no short-term changes to the Ahornallee, which is currently open to traffic in both directions but is very narrow due to parked cars on both sides.
After the site visit, Großheinrich met with both headmistresses to discuss potential measures. His department will prepare a statement to be presented in May to the BV 6. The Ordnungs- und Verkehrsausschuss, a city committee, has the power to decide on the matter, with a potential decision scheduled for June. If the committee approves the measures, only then can Großheinrich take action.
The hope is that these safety improvements will be implemented by the start of the school year after the summer vacation. In general, cities improve school route safety with measures such as adding pedestrian crossings, enhancing street lighting, installing speed bumps or traffic calming zones, creating clearer signage and school zone markings, increasing crossing guard presence, and adjusting traffic flow or parking restrictions near schools.
Residents and parents are encouraged to check the city's official website or local government transportation department announcements for updates regarding plans for Unterrather Straße and those schools.
Education and self-development are crucial topics for parents and headmistresses in [City Name], as they jointly demand improved safety measures near schools. Despite the city's statement about safety improvements being in the final stages, both Tanja Burgstaller and Anja König have not received any communication regarding the matter thus far.
