Confusion on Aumannplatz: Ten traffic signs cause a stir!

Confusion on Aumannplatz: Ten traffic signs cause a stir!

AM Aumannplatz in Vienna-Währing causes an almost incredible collection of ten traffic signs within the very few shortest distance and also smile. In this small “sign world” there are, among other things, markings for a bike crossing. A picture of this situation has caused amusement and incomprehension on Facebook, because how many traffic signs are really needed in one place? District head Silvia Nossek from the Greens has already spoken out and declared that she was to reduce the signs. This high density of signals is classified as a temporary provisional, while redesign plans for the space in the MACH, but are not yet available.

Numerous schools and educational institutions are located near the Aumannplatz, which makes the traffic situation particularly relevant. The tram holds directly on the opposite side of the square, a place that many students cross every day. Even if the new traffic tours, such as the two -way direction, which has been accessible from Gersthof to Aumannplatz since November, are improvement, the traffic chaos is visible in the morning. Not only cyclists are required here, the small pedestrians also have to get along the street.

school pathway in focus

A current discussion among parents and teachers is also about the safety of the way to school. As the traffic guard states, road traffic is hardly imaginable without clearly defined rules. The knowledge of traffic signs and compliance with rules significantly makes it easier to cooperate in road traffic. Children in particular have to get to know the importance of these rules at an early stage, because mistakes in traffic can have fatal consequences. It is important for students to react appropriately and to expect mistakes from other road users. The right of way is only useful if it is not taken.

The methodology to sensitize the students extends through practical exercises in which they are intended to identify traffic signs and understand their meaning. A walk in the school environment is often used to build real knowledge and make the dangers in road traffic aware. Parents should also make sure to bring their children to school safely. In order not to become part of the problem itself, it is recommended that the child get out to school at a short distance. Parents should also avoid keeping right in front of schools, since here are often dangerous accumulation of “parent taxis” that hinder the view for pedestrians. Proper parking near the school could make a valuable contribution to security.

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