Safe school route: 2.54 million euros for the conversion of Siegburger Straße!

Safe school route: 2.54 million euros for the conversion of Siegburger Straße!

Siegburger Straße, 51149 Köln, Deutschland - The Siegburger Straße in Cologne is facing a major redesign project that should significantly improve traffic safety for the students of the Janusz Korczak School and the residents. From 2026, a total of 2.54 million euros will flow into extensive renovations that will take around 15 months. The plan includes a new traffic light system, the installation of an overtook at the Siegburger Straße/on the Sandberg and a structural processing of the walking and cycle path to ensure a clear separation from the road. As the [Rheinische-Verschbersblaetter.de] (https://www.rheinische-webenblaetter.de/porz/siegburger-strasse-werd-2026-fuer-25-million-euro-maht_a345329 on July 3, 2025 is necessary to put the measures into account.

The importance of this redesign is particularly evident in connection with the security of the school routes. The goal is to create safe access to the Janusz Korczak School in Cologne-Poll and to promote children's mobility. The planned measures are a step in the right direction in order to also take legal requirements to improve traffic safety. In addition to the installation of new traffic light systems, further measures such as the redesign of the parking strip with 20 new trees and bicycle parking systems as well as the creation of a green middle island between the directional lanes are planned, as is the city of Cologne.

improvements in local public transport

Another focus is on adapting public transport. The bus stops of KVB line 159 are expanded barrier-free in order to enable all passengers better access. In addition, a final stop for the future KVB line 150 is set up on the corner of "Im Forst", which will be equipped with a bus bay for electrically operated buses. These measures aim to improve the traffic situation not only for students, but also for the entire neighborhood.

safe way to school for children

The topic of safe way to school is not only important in Cologne. An action alliance, consisting of the Kidical Mass Action Alliance, the German Children's Aid Work and the VCD, has published a legal opinion that shows the possibilities for setting up school streets. As the [VCD] (https://www.vcd.org/service/pressemitteilungen/keine-ausreden- Mehrere-schulwege-fuer-kinder-jetz-neues-butchten-sticht-marfaTe-moegiakt-von-Schulstraße- on) could be set up both temporarily and permanently, to improve traffic safety for children. These could be blocked for power traffic during school periods, creating a safe space for playing and lingering. Cities like Cologne have already started the first pilot projects that are to be expanded promptly.

The redesign of Siegburger Straße not only represents an answer to the needs of the local community, but is also part of a larger trend towards more traffic safety and child -friendly mobility.