Kids' Parliament Proposes Bold Traffic Safety Fixes Near School
The aim of the meeting was to develop concrete solutions for the traffic situation around the school and to initiate first steps toward implementation.
The children's parliament, made up of 18 pupils from grades two to four, was founded in May 2025 and meets every four weeks under the leadership of Sabine Hohenhaus and Paulina Wolfs to discuss various topics.
Ahead of the session, the children had already debated issues and potential improvements in their classes. A particular concern for many is the parking situation near the school, where parents frequently stop or park their cars on the sidewalk, endangering children's routes to school.
As a solution, the young parliamentarians proposed raising awareness of existing parking options, such as those near Schloss Neersen, the Edeka supermarket, the Niershalle, or the sports field. These locations would allow parents to safely drop off and pick up their children.
Additionally, the group suggested forming carpools or walking to school more often.
Another key issue was traffic speed. Many reported that drivers frequently exceed the limit, especially on Pappelallee. To address this, they called for increased police checks or speed cameras, as well as the installation of a dynamic speed display sign. The school route itself was also examined, with support from a representative of the AG Verkehr—a working group of committed parents.
During discussions with the mayor, the proposals were reviewed. He pledged to pursue several of the suggestions. The meeting demonstrated the impressive dedication of the young parliamentarians to their community and fellow students. With their practical ideas, they are making a valuable contribution to improving road safety—and Mayor Pakusch is taking their input seriously.
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