Road safety boost for young cyclists at traffic school
Enhancements to the road markings used by Essendon Traffic school students have been instituted to improve safety.
Ennis-Flint, Traffic Safety Solutions Company and Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Foundation supported the work, which featured line markings being freshly painted onto the pavement.
Mayor of Moonee Valley John Sipek was grateful for the support shown by both organisations of the role played by the traffic school. Sipek said:
The Essendon Traffic School is a place where children aged between two and 10 are taught to ride bicycles as well as learn about the road rules in specially designed education sessions.
The mini road was devised, complete with traffic lights, railway bells and road signs, as a safe place for children to practice.
Printing services ensure each student has a set of the road rules to practice, as trainers help them practice road safety initiatives and understand what to do at different lights and signs.
Cr. Samantha Byrne, who holds the Leisure and Active Communities portfolio, said the traffic school is an important aspect of the road safety education initiatives undertaken by Council.
Ennis-Flint, Traffic Safety Solutions Company and Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Foundation supported the work, which featured line markings being freshly painted onto the pavement.
Mayor of Moonee Valley John Sipek was grateful for the support shown by both organisations of the role played by the traffic school. Sipek said:
“The Essendon Traffic School has provided a safe, fun place for children to practice bike riding, learn about road rules and develop road safety awareness since it was established in 1962.
“The works have been completed using premium line marking products and the roadway looks sensational.”
The Essendon Traffic School is a place where children aged between two and 10 are taught to ride bicycles as well as learn about the road rules in specially designed education sessions.
The mini road was devised, complete with traffic lights, railway bells and road signs, as a safe place for children to practice.
Printing services ensure each student has a set of the road rules to practice, as trainers help them practice road safety initiatives and understand what to do at different lights and signs.
Cr. Samantha Byrne, who holds the Leisure and Active Communities portfolio, said the traffic school is an important aspect of the road safety education initiatives undertaken by Council.