With the switch to winter time and reduced daylight, Brussels Mobility observes a significant rise in accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists, and electric scooter users during evening peak hours. To address this trend, the public body is initiating annual awareness campaigns.
On October 15th, the 'Be Bright' initiative will involve 65 schools, mobilizing 5,347 students and staff who will cycle to school. They will be greeted with breakfast and visibility-enhancing materials, such as spoke reflectors and lighting kits.
From November 16th to 20th, the immersive experience 'XP Visibilité' will target 5th and 6th-grade primary students. This educational journey will help them understand how light, darkness, distances, and viewing angles affect perception in public spaces and the visibility challenges faced by all road users.
Brussels Mobility emphasizes the importance of simple actions for self-protection: wearing light or reflective clothing, ensuring bicycle or scooter lights are functional, and adjusting speed. Drivers are also reminded to adapt their speed (default maximum 30 km/h in Brussels), exercise extra vigilance near schools and crossings, and use headlights and indicators correctly.
