
GLOBAL TRAFFIC GARDENS
Traffic gardens—known by many names but all versions of the same concept—have been used worldwide to teach traffic safety and encourage active transportation.
Our goal is to showcase diverse efforts, highlighting shared principles and unique innovations to learn from each other’s successes. The first story in our global series comes from Albania, with more to follow. These examples show how traffic gardens are shaping safer, more confident young road users worldwide.
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Here’s a quick look at recent developments in the global traffic garden world:
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Netherlands: ANWB has installed 70+ traffic gardens at schools to support cycling education.
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Germany: Deutsche Verkehrswacht has helped create over 600 school-based traffic gardens.
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Bulgaria: 1,000+ new traffic gardens, funded to serve kindergartens and primary schools.
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South Africa: At least 36 Junior Traffic Training Centers now operate in the Western Cape alone.
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Ireland: Seven new Learn-to-Cycle Tracks in a handful of years and more in the works.
More stories coming soon on how traffic gardens are transforming communities worldwide!