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A safe journey to school must be the goal of all those responsible. Children must be able to make their way to school safely as pedestrians, cyclists, passengers in cars or users of public transport. Any questions in this regard can be clarified with experts on site.
Schoolchildren take part in public road traffic in different ways. They are on the road every day as pedestrians, cyclists, passengers in cars and also as users of public transport.
There may be questions about each form of transportation in individual cases. There are local contacts for you. Ask your school, local authority or the police. There are specialists there - such as the local road safety officer (ÖVSB) - who know the local traffic conditions and can answer any questions you may have quickly and comprehensively.
When your child becomes of school age, you must register him or her at the elementary school.
The necessary transport for pupils on their way to school is organized and provided by the school transport authorities. They are also responsible for reimbursing the costs.
The school transport services are set up by the local authorities and the authorities responsible for school transport. Pupils can register as school crossing guards and school bus crossing guards, and adults can volunteer as school crossing assistants and school bus attendants.