More security for children: Kidical Mass in Gifhorn fights for cycling future!

More security for children: Kidical Mass in Gifhorn fights for cycling future!

In Gifhorn something happens on the streets! The Kidical Mass initiative has been committed to more security for cycling children for two years now. Parents from the region launched this moving bicycle demonstration to improve traffic safety. A worrying fact: A high percentage of wheel accidents affects younger cyclists, which underlines the importance of the initiative. The next Raddemos take place at the end of September and invite children and young people to move safely and independently by bike.

The Kidical Mass is a bicycle demo for all age groups from 0 to 99 years. It pursues the goal of creating child -friendly and green places that offer space for games and social interaction. The students are also invited to participate in this important demo inside an extended school in Gifhorn. In addition, interested parties can design their own sound bike to show their enthusiasm for cycling.

urgent need for action in traffic safety

Security in road traffic is particularly important for the little ones. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Regine Gerike from the TU Dresden emphasizes that traffic safety has a significant impact on the mobility of children and adolescents. Between 2011 and 2019 there was a decline of 9.5 percent in victims of children under the age of 15 in Germany. Nevertheless, in 2021 one in three was an accident boy or every girl cyclist: in. The risk of a traffic accident remains a serious problem for cycling children and adolescents.

The Study results also show that the subjective feeling of security for parents often leads to an oversupply of holes and bringing services, which could inhibit the ability of the children to take part in self-employed. All the more important are initiatives such as the Kidical Mass that raise awareness of traffic safety.

News from Gifhorn

In addition to traffic safety, there are other current developments in Gifhorn. The country plans to sell the old authority house, which is right next to the district court. The conversations with the city and district about new premises are scheduled after previous purchase offers have been withdrawn. WAZ reports that open questions have to be clarified here.

Another topic that deals with the Gifhorn citizens: inside is the planned closure of the Deutsche Bank Am Steinweg 9, which is scheduled to take place at the beginning of next year. Many customers: inside is upset about the closures of bank branches. Deutsche Bank refers to its branch in Wolfsburg as an alternative.

Good to know: The DRK local association in Allbüttel has purchased a new defibrillator, which was attached to the DRK house. In a district where the availability of such devices often has gaps, this is an important measure to improve emergency care.

and the outdoor pool Brome is also faced with challenges. A pipe break has led to the blocking of the non -swimmer basin, which does not mean the end of the problems after a recent chlorine orgasal arm. The technology company is already commissioned, but the exact time of the repair remains unclear.

Overall, it turns out that Gifhorn is a place of change and the challenges where the citizens are active for their interests and a safe future for the next generation.