Ebersberg starts kiss-and-go zone: revolution for school routes!

Ebersberg starts kiss-and-go zone: revolution for school routes!

A fresh wind is blowing through the school routes in Ebersberg: From today, December 8th, 2025, a traffic test to reduce the parent taxi problem will be started here. The introduction of a so-called Kiss & Go zone, also known as the parents' station, is intended to encourage parents not to drop their children off directly at the school, but rather in a special parking lot near the educational institutions. This measure is no coincidence, as the chaotic traffic situations in front of the schools endanger the safety of all road users and limit the children's ability to learn independently in traffic. Loud kommunal.de Dropping children off directly in front of school often leads to dangerous situations.

This Kiss&Go zone will be set up near two schools that serve over 800 students. The idea is that the students complete the rest of the journey on foot, thereby not only increasing road safety but also promoting their independence. During the morning and lunch hours, access roads to the schools are closed, although school buses and residents continue to have access. However, there are critical voices: Some residents fear that this regulation could create new danger spots and lead to even more traffic jams.

Experiences from Murnau

In neighboring Murnau, positive experiences have already been gained with a similar concept called the Pfiadi Zone. Vera von Notz, a committed mother of elementary school students, helped organize this project. The results are promising: a reduction in the number of parent taxis by an impressive 80 to 90 percent was recorded. Conversations and dialogue with parents and children were the key to success. “Threats and punishments don’t help, we have to talk to each other,” emphasizes von Notz. This approach should now also be used in Ebersberg in order to change the user behavior of parents.

The introduction of such kiss-and-ride zones, which have already been successfully implemented in various cities such as Neubiberg, show that they can not only smooth out the flow of traffic, but also increase the safety of children. These zones are specially marked areas where parents can safely drop off their children without blocking traffic. They are located within walking distance of the schools so that the children can complete the last section independently.

The meaning of Kiss&Go

The concept of Kiss&Go zones goes beyond mere drop-off points. It is part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing traffic volumes in front of schools while increasing student safety. Creative solutions such as school route helpers, pedestrian lights and even walking buses, where groups of children walk to school together, are already flourishing in many cities.

A successful example shows that many municipalities have a good knack for improving the safety of their children on the roads. The measures are not only practical, they also promote children's independence, which is particularly important for the youngest road users.

We can only hope that the Kiss&Go zone in Ebersberg will soon be able to celebrate similar successes as in Murnau and Neubiberg, thereby creating a safer school environment for all students.