Many cities around the world have already implemented measures that facilitate safe access to buildings and reduce air and noise pollution by creating pedestrian and bicycle zones in front of schools, at least during arrival times. In some cities, such initiatives were often launched on a trial basis to measure their impact and public perception, and in most cases they have become permanently accepted over time.

Possible changes to the solution have been developed, for example, in collaboration between the Két Tanítási Nyelvű Általános Iskola és Művészeti Szakgimnázium (Bilingual Primary School and Art High School) on Kertész Street in Budapest's 7th district and the MOME research group. The result is a strikingly painted entrance, bench, bicycle rack and tree saplings planted in tubs, all featuring distinctive motifs.

(Photo: Judit Szegő)

Streets for Kids

The international Clean Cities Campaign, known as StreetsforKids, also aims to ensure safe transportation for students around schools by reducing traffic on a one-off basis with the aim of raising awareness. In Hungary, the Clean Air Action Group organized several such events in the spring and fall. Institutions wishing to join in can take part in the series of events in May and October this year, but many schools, especially in rural areas, are closing the street in front of the school or a section of the street on their own initiative or at the initiative of parents on an increasing number of occasions during the school year.