Research on Special Phenomena of School Mobility, through the Example of Dunabogdány

Abstract

The level of traffic safety is always a crucial issue for school-age children, as they represent one of the most vulnerable groups of road users. Problems related to school mobility primarily arise in larger urban areas, but due to the increasing motor vehicle traffic, they have also emerged in smaller communities. During the development of the mobility concept for Dunabogdány, a small settlement in the Danube Bend, we had the opportunity to assess school-related traffic behaviour. However, the results obtained did not always reflect established practices, prompting us to conduct further research to identify the underlying issues. This article presents the results of our additional research, which we compare with findings from other studies. Based on these comparisons, we formulate general suggestions, primarily aimed at enhancing the safety of active transportation for children.