The Greens in the Saxon State Parliament are calling on policymakers to do more to ensure safe routes to school. This call comes as the new school year begins in the Free State of Saxony on Monday.
“Our goal must be to design roads and routes to school in such a way that children can travel safely and as independently as possible. A safe route to school should not depend on whether a municipality currently has enough money or planning capacity,” emphasized State Representative Katja Meier. Safe crossings, good visibility, continuous walking and biking paths, and appropriate speed limits could tangibly reduce risks.
