New board of the Mettmann roundabout: traffic safety in focus!

New board of the Mettmann roundabout: traffic safety in focus!

On January 18, 2025, the annual general meeting of the Mettmann roundabout was held. This meeting was an important step in the reorganization of the board. Sascha Becker was elected as the new chairman. Becker, the management of the traffic safety department at the Mettmann district administration, has extensive experience in this important position. The previous chairman, Ralf Schefzig, did not start to re -election after 22 years.

Ralf Schefzig leaves a legacy that is characterized by many years of commitment and intensive promotion of traffic safety. Jens Jaraczewski-Kuhlen also no longer stood for election as deputy chairman. In his footsteps, Jessica Werner, who previously worked for the traffic accident prevention of the district police authority Mettmann and was now elected as the new deputy chairman. Tanja Smigoc and Michael Gertler were also confirmed as assessors on the board.

new challenges in traffic safety

With the new election, the new board sees itself well positioned in order to promote the development of traffic safety projects in the Mettmann district. The tasks of the roundabout guard are diverse. They range from promoting traffic safety to traffic education and traffic education. An important goal is to prevent traffic accidents through suitable measures, as well as representing the interests of all road users.

The organization also has a strong focus on youth and elderly help. This includes, for example, the training and support of traffic cadets and school pilots that play an important role in traffic safety. Regular event formats for seniors complete the commitment.

overarching strategies for traffic safety

The topics of traffic safety and accident prevention are not only of local importance. At the national level, traffic safety is a concern of society as a whole. The “Pact für Road Safety”, founded in May 2021, comprises measures from the federal government, the states and municipalities to sustainably reduce the number of accidents. The traffic safety program for 2021 to 2030 proposes a common strategy with the aim of the Vision Zero, which aims to reduce road dead.

Regular reports on accident prevention analyze the accident in road traffic and continuously check the effectiveness of the security measures. The rescue system is also further developed here. The federal government provides around 15 million euros annually for prevention measures. Partners in these educational and information initiatives include the German Road Safety Council and the German Transport Wacht, which actively contribute to increasing traffic safety.

Germany has made considerable progress in traffic safety in recent decades and plays an important role in the European context. The exchange of information and experiences on traffic safety work takes place at the international level, which increases the efficiency of the efforts.

Overall, the recent elections and the active projects of the Mettmann roundabout guard show how locally committed organizations can make a decisive contribution to safety in road traffic. Erkrath. Jetzt reports that the future work of the new board aims at an increased accident prevention and education. The challenges that lie in front of the roundabout guard are remarkable, but their bundled skills create optimistic perspectives for traffic safety in the district of Mettmann.

For local actors who are committed to traffic safety, it is important to implement these structured and strategic approaches and further advance the initiatives in order to ensure a safe traffic environment for everyone. Verkehrswacht Mettmann emphasizes the importance of this work.