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We provide regular information about road safety and mobility by means of new articles in this magazine. We talk to reputable experts about their experiences and ask for tips on the correct road safety education. We shed light on the background to scientific research and explore links to our mobility. Read more about new trends and developments, and gain interesting insights into the field of innovations and technology. Topics which are trend-setting for our own future and that of coming generations are dealt with here.

Traveling safely in the city – New ideas for urban family living

Urban living has become a trend and cities are becoming increasingly attractive to young families. Children's safety plays a central role in this however, as not all urban areas are suitable for the youngest road users. How can we create playgrounds and recreational areas to make cities child-friendly once more?

The list of successful city projects provides us with an example of how we can create safe environments in which to boost children’s development. In addition: we interview reputable experts on the latest road safety technologies.

Focus: How can we make more space for children and what significance do the latest safety developments for passenger cars have when it comes to daily city traffic?

Traveling safely How to prepare your child for road traffic

In recent decades, a lot of progress has been made in the field of road safety. But have these innovations also resulted in a paradigm shift when it comes to thinking about child safety in road traffic? Are children really safer when they are out and about nowadays?

Differences in perception between children and adults are dealt with in the interview with traffic psychologist and educator, Prof. Maria Limbourg. She provides practical tips as well as specific suggestions for more safety in road traffic.

In focus: what influence does the psychological development and physical constitution of children have on their behavior in road traffic?

Clean and individual – our mobility in 30 years’ time

Human mobility is in constant flux. MobileKids explores the importance of mobility today and in the future.

How do these changes affect our everyday life?

Answers are provided by Dr. Ulrich Wagner, Executive Board member for energy and transport at the German Aerospace Center (DLR):

How will we get from A to B in 30 years’ time?
What is the driving force behind constant further developments?
How do countries differ in terms of their mobility behavior?