Safer streets
for schoolkids
No more dangerous situations directly in front of the school building—and more physical activity for elementary school children! This is the shared vision driving VS Ebensee school officials, the parent association, and the municipality as they establish a dedicated parent drop-off zone at Rathauspark. The initiative tackles the common problem of traffic congestion and safety hazards that plague school entrances when parents drive directly to school gates.
Photo from workshop, Ebensee
Parent drop-off spot
The parent drop-off project, implemented by our partner Frauen*forum Salzkammergut and the Municipality of Ebensee, builds on extensive community input and official support. After discussions in both the school and environmental committees, an online survey in spring captured parents’ opinions and needs regarding their children’s school routes.
SPES Zukunftsakademie provided expert guidance through the “sicher bewegt” (safely mobile) program supported by Upper Austria.
Creative Pathways and Healthy Habits
Starting this school year, parents driving their children to VS Ebensee use the southern entrance to Rathauspark (adjacent to the gas station) as their drop-off point.
Franz Hofer, freelance sculptor and coordinator of the Malwerkstatt (Bildungszentrum Salzkammergut), will be collaborating with VS Ebensee students to creatively design the future school route through Rathauspark.
Safety and more
This initiative promises elementary school children what every community should provide: fresh air before and after school, quality time with friends, daily movement integrated naturally into their routines—and above all, safe travels. The parent drop-off zone represents Fair Mobility’s practical approach to creating transportation systems that prioritize the most vulnerable road users while building healthier, more active communities.