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Hey there, trailblazers of tomorrow! 🚲🌟
Get ready to kick off a new kind of ride, one that’s not just about getting from A to B, but about reimagining the journey itself. This week, we’re rolling out our Bike Bus from Sarón to the Cayón school, creating a living, moving map of what a safe, sustainable school commute could look like. 🗺️🏫
Like a school bus, but cooler and greener, we’ll stop at key points around the town to “pick up” our fellow riders, just as kids would do on their daily way to class. Along the way, we’ll shine a light on what works, what’s missing, and what absolutely needs to change to make cycling to school a safe and accessible reality for everyone. 🛑🔍
This isn’t just a ride, it’s a statement. A statement about children’s right to move freely and safely. A call to improve infrastructures, inspired by the European Declaration on Cycling, and a challenge to rethink our streets from the handlebars up. 🌍🚦
So come pedal with purpose. Let’s turn the wheels of change and design a route where every kid can ride safely and confidently into their future. 🚴♀️📣💚
1. Safety and accessibility for everyone.
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The route should be safe and easy to use for people of all ages and cycling experience levels. 🗣 What should you look for and talk about? Did you feel safe while riding? Was the bike path clearly separated from car traffic? Was it easy to follow thanks to signs and markings? Were the crossings safe and well-designed? Did you notice any obstacles, potholes, poor pavement, or blind spots? Think about kids, older people, or anyone with reduced mobility — could they use this route comfortably? 👉 Tell us everything you noticed, what you liked, and what you’d improve to make this route safe and welcoming for all!
While this route was easy for an experienced rider, the things do definitely change if this route was undertaken by school kids. The main road connecting Saron – Santa Maria Cayon is mostly built for cars – speeding a lot – and a right-side walk path, leaving no space at all for people relying on bikes.
Overall, the crossings were safe, though an overall reduced velocity for car would have a bigger impact.
<span style=”color: #000000; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;”>The ride from Sarón to the CEIP Gerardo Diego school highlighted several safety concerns. Most of the route lacks a dedicated bike lane, forcing cyclists to ride close to speeding cars, especially during morning traffic hours. This is risky not only for the cyclists, particularly children, but also for drivers who must invade the opposite lane to overtake. The elevated pedestrian path felt much safer, and could potentially be adapted for bikes. Additionally, intersections near the school were quite dangerous and would benefit from clearer markings and signals. There’s a strong need for improved infrastructure to make this route accessible and safe for people of all ages and abilities.</span>
<p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;” data-pm-slice=”1 1 []”>This week’s route took us along the way many children walk or bike to school – and from their perspective, it’s clear that there’s still a long way to go to make it safe and welcoming. By 9:00 a.m., the traffic is heavy, and there’s no bike lane. You’re riding just a few centimeters from speeding cars, and drivers have to veer into the opposite lane to avoid hitting you. That’s scary for everyone.There is a pedestrian sidewalk, which feels safer—but it’s not meant for bikes, and it’s often narrow or crowded. So where should a kid ride? Near the school, there are some signs reminding cars to slow down to 30 km/h, which helps—but that only works if drivers actually follow them.</p>
<p style=”caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;”>So it’s an important point to teach kids how to ride safely and understand traffic. Also painted lanes or protected crossings would help kids feel more visible and protected.</p>
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