The local government of Torhout is introducing a bicycle zone around De Koornbloem primary school in the second half of October. This measure aims to enhance the traffic safety for cycling children, parents, and other road users on the main school routes in the vicinity of the school.
The new bicycle zone will be established in the Korenbloemstraat, starting from the intersection with Zandbergstraat, and in the Rozeveldstraat, from just before the church of Maria Assumpta. The intersection of Rozeveldstraat with Korenbloemstraat is also part of this bicycle zone.
By introducing the bicycle zone, bicycles will gain a more prominent place in the streetscape. This is intended to contribute to a safer and more pleasant school environment, where children can move around calmly and securely.
A bicycle zone is a contiguous area where cyclists are given an important place in traffic. Within a bicycle zone, specific traffic rules apply to motorists and other motorized drivers: the maximum speed is 30 km/h, motorized vehicles are not allowed to overtake cyclists, cyclists may use their full lane when necessary, and all road users must pay extra attention to cyclists within the zone.
The bicycle zone will be marked with the necessary traffic signs and road markings, weather permitting for the application of these markings.
