Paris Street
Analesia Kindergarten
Raised area, renewed pedestrian routes, bollards, kiss & ride and planned drainage.
SECTOR 1 · ROAD SAFETY
Safer streets around schools in Sector 1
Over the past decade, 629 pedestrians and cyclists were seriously injured on Sector 1 streets. We are starting with the route to school.
629 serious collisions, 2015–2024
Schools at the heart of the initiative
Safety adapted to each street
Together for clearer journeys
WHAT THE DATA SHOWS
Ten years, 629 serious collisions
629
serious collisions, 2015–2024
The data comes from the Traffic Police Brigade of the Bucharest Municipal Police and covers 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2024. Only serious collisions are recorded: those resulting in death or injury.
475
involving pedestrians
154
involving cyclists
On average, every six days a pedestrian or cyclist was seriously injured in Sector 1.
Most occurred in predictable places: where no crossing existed, where street lighting never reached the carriageway, where nothing told a driver they were passing a school.
Data source: Traffic Police Brigade – Bucharest Municipal Police, at the request of Sector 1 City Hall.
THE INTERVENTION
Solutions that change a street
The solutions combine the elements below according to street layout, visibility and the flow of children.
Technical detail
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Road infrastructure
Marked, raised pedestrian crossings
After
A raised, visible crossing at footway level.
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Accessibility
Tactile paving and tactile-visual warning surfaces
After
Tactile warning strips at both ends of the crossing.
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Electrical systems
Dedicated crossing lighting
After
Positive contrast — the pedestrian appears lit against a dark background, visible to drivers in good time.
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Sustainability
Hybrid solar power supply
After
Solar energy, backed up by the public grid.
Technical detail
Electrical systems PIR presence sensor
Before
Lighting that is either constant or absent.
After
Lighting on demand — lower consumption, minimal light pollution.
The sensor activates the lighting when pedestrians approach.
Active signage Variable message sign: “Attention, pedestrian crossing”
Before
No active warning for drivers.
After
A lit warning at the point of conflict.
Installed at the crossings, powered by a photovoltaic system.
Active signage Radar speed display sign
Before
Speed unmeasured and unsignalled.
After
Instant feedback to the driver.
Displays vehicle speed in green or red, solar powered.
Monitoring CCTV cameras with AI video analytics
Before
An unmonitored area where incidents go unrecorded.
After
Traffic counting, automatic classification of road users, crowding detection.
These systems can help understand traffic flows and identify busy periods, subject to legal safeguards.
Traffic organisation Kiss & ride zones and marked bus stops
Before
Illegal stopping and double parking at school peak hours.
After
A dedicated, marked zone with an orderly flow.
Markings for short-stop zones at the school and for public transport stops.
Passive signage Complete set of traffic signs
Before
Nothing signalling the presence of a school.
After
A fully signed school zone.
Regulatory signs (priority, prohibition or restriction, mandatory, advance warning) and warning signs.
Drainage works Storm drainage for the works
Before
Water pooling at the crossing point.
After
Controlled runoff.
Provided at locations receiving the full treatment — required so that raised crossings do not create puddles.
Surveillance systems are signposted in accordance with applicable law.
FROM DRAWING TO STREET
Examples from the technical documentation
The technical drawings show how each solution responds to its street and school community.
Geometry is preserved from the design documents, while the public presentation removes details that do not help citizens understand the intervention.
Jean Monnet Street
Jean Monnet High School
Traffic calming, kiss & ride, renewed pavements and stormwater drainage.
Horia Măcelariu Street
Viaceslav Harnaj Technical College
Raised crossings, pedestrian guards, bollards, renewed pavements and a kiss & ride area.
LOCATIONS
Projects across Sector 1
Projects are prepared in stages around schools, with solutions adapted to each street.
The list is updated as documentation, approvals and funding sources are confirmed.
Proposed investment
The programme represents a multi-million-euro investment. The final value depends on approved projects and contracting.
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Brightivity Montessori
Someșul Rece x Studina
Full treatment Under evaluation
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Sector 1
Colegiul Harnaj
Promoroaca x Bibescu x Măcelariu
Full treatment Under evaluation
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Sector 1
Floare de Tei
Dobrogeanu Gherea x Baru Mare
Full treatment Under evaluation
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Sector 1
Grădinița 206
Dobrogeanu Gherea x I.I. de la Brad
Full treatment Under evaluation
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Sector 1
Grădinița Luca 2
Intrarea Poiana
Signage and markings Under evaluation
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Sector 1
Kids Club
Grațioasa x Neagoe Vodă
Full treatment Under evaluation
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Sector 1
Montessori Universe
Petre Aurelian
Full treatment Under evaluation
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WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU
What your street could gain
Your child crosses more safely
Raised crossings are designed to reduce vehicle speeds exactly where children cross.
Visible at night
Dedicated lighting can make pedestrians easier to notice in good time.
Drivers see their speed
Radar displays can give drivers a clear prompt to reduce their speed.
Accessible to everyone
Tactile paving guides people with visual impairments to the crossing.
Less chaos at drop-off
Kiss & ride zones can help organise morning drop-off.
Minimal running cost
The solutions can combine solar energy with sensors that activate lighting when needed.
TIMELINE
The road ahead
01
Documentation for approval of intervention works (DALI)
documentation prepared
Stage completed02
Approval of technical and economic indicators by the Local Council
administrative stage
Documentation prepared03
Technical design and building permits
solution development
Documentation prepared04
Funding applications submitted
funding procedure
Applications submitted05
Technical and financial evaluation
ongoing
In progress06
Contracting and works
after funding contracts are signed
Upcoming
The projects presented are under funding evaluation. The final list and solutions depend on approvals, contracting and procurement procedures.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions and answers
Where does the collision data come from?
From the Traffic Police Brigade of the Bucharest Municipal Police, at the request of Sector 1 City Hall. It covers 2015–2024 and includes only serious collisions.
When do the works start?
The documentation is prepared and under evaluation. Works could begin after funding is confirmed and procurement procedures are complete.
Who pays?
The intended funding combines European funds and a local contribution, subject to the applicable programme rules.
How are streets selected?
Implementation is staged around needs identified near schools. The list may change as projects are evaluated and approved.
Will parking spaces be lost?
At locations receiving the full treatment, space immediately adjacent to crossings is cleared so that driver and pedestrian can see each other. This is a safety requirement, not an anti-parking measure. Details are in the drawings of each technical design.
What about the cameras?
Surveillance systems will be signposted in accordance with applicable law and designed to protect residential privacy. Video feeds may be integrated into the City Hall control room through a separate project.
Why raised crossings rather than just paint?
Markings alone do not change speed. A raised table does, physically. The road safety audit required under this programme calls for measures that demonstrate a reduction in serious collisions, not signage alone.
Who designed this?
Urban Scope, as lead designer, for Sector 1 of Bucharest. The documentation complies with Government Decision 907/2016 and was checked by certified design verifiers.
WHO IS BEHIND IT
A Sector 1 project
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Beneficiary
Sector 1 of the Municipality of Bucharest
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Lead designer
Urban Scope S.R.L.
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Intended funding programme
Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Programme, with a local contribution
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Managing authority
Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Development Agency