Children are among the road users who require particular protection in traffic. In this panel discussion, experts from the fields of practice, research and municipal mobility management will talk about key aspects of road safety and road design for children. Practical and innovative projects will be presented that contribute to making sustainable mobility behaviour safer for children and incorporating their perspectives into road design. The focus is on approaches to promoting independence, training risk perception and technical solutions to improve transport infrastructure. Projects such as ‘Fit for school, fit for the future!’ (MOR) and ‘Watch out with ADACUS’ (ADAC Foundation) show how diverse and effective prevention and mobility education can be. The ‘SensorKids’ project (DLR) also illustrates how children can be actively involved in traffic and mobility planning – in particular through participatory and digital methods for recording children's perspectives on the street space. The panellists also provide specific recommendations for action for parents, local authorities and educational institutions.
