# Urban mobility and safety initiatives in Germany > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-mobility-and-safety-initiatives-in-germany > Updated: 2026-09-19T15:38:46.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Urban mobility and safety initiatives are being organized across German cities to address transport challenges and infrastructure needs. In Cologne and Mainz, advocacy groups have called for improved accessibility and safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists. In Mainz, the Verkehrsclub Deutschland organized a demonstration under the motto ‘Streets are for everyone’ to pressure local administration for better bike lanes and school street zones. In Cologne, mobility action days have focused on providing practical training for rollator and electric wheelchair users to ensure social participation. Following these broader advocacy efforts, specific local projects have emerged in Cologne to improve student road safety. Schools have collaborated with traffic police to use visual tools, such as bright yellow footprints, to guide children along safe routes. Additionally, the ‘Walking to School’ campaign in the Zündorf district has been launched to encourage students to use walking, cycling, or public transport, aiming to reduce congestion caused by ‘parent taxis’ and promote environmental protection. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Cologne schools launch initiatives to improve student road safety Schools in Cologne are launching safety initiatives, including marking safe routes with yellow footprints and encouraging students to walk or cycle to school to reduce traffic congestion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cologne-schools-launch-initiatives-to-improve-student-road-safety ### 2026-09-14: Urban mobility and safety initiatives organized in Cologne and Mainz Mobility safety events in Cologne and Mainz focus on improving urban infrastructure for rollator users, cyclists, and children to ensure safer and more accessible street environments. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/urban-mobility-and-safety-initiatives-organized-in-cologne-and-mainz --- Cite as: Urban mobility and safety initiatives in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-mobility-and-safety-initiatives-in-germany