Detailed description (English): Traffic Snake Game Romania runs under the name of "OSCAR, ȘARPELE HOINAR" and starts during the EMW. With this two-week campaign, OER – The Romanian Network of Energy Cities aims to break down negative perceptions, such as the concern about road safety, and promote sustainable modes as fun and healthy for both parents and children.
Arad, Bistrița, Brașov, Deva, Făgăraș, Gheorgheni, Moinești, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Piatra Neamț, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Satu Mare and Sibiu are the Romanian municipalities that coordinate the 7th TSG edition at local level, involving primary schools into playing the game. Besides the game, every participating school is encouraged to organize other activities concerning traffic and mobility, environmental and health issues.
TSG 2020 is taking place in the perspective of the measures regarding the prevention of SARS-COV-2, each school involved in the campaign will respect the scenario and the measures adopted according to the indications of the Public Health Departments.
Target group(s): The TSG campaign is designed for primary schools. The game is easy and efficient. During 2 weeks, children put dots on a banner every time they walk, cycle, use public transport or carpool to school. Each school sets a target at the beginning of the campaign based on a pre-measurement. The goal is to fill the TSG banner with dots by the end of the 2 weeks. Daily, a hands-up survey is carried out to monitor the school progress. By reaching key points on the banner, children receive rewards (e.g. no homework for the day, extra 15 min. playtime). When children reach the end of the banner, they receive a bigger reward (e.g. a walking/ cycling tour, a museum visit). 3 weeks after the campaign, a new survey is conducted to determine long term behaviour changes.
Objectives: TSG aims to promote sustainable mobility towards children, parents and teachers, to improve the safety and quality of life in the school area, to encourage long term sustainable travel behaviour.
By walking & cycling, children become aware of their surroundings and develop road safety skills. They also improve their ability to anticipate other traffic participants. Furthermore, walking & cycling contribute to the recommended amount of daily exercise that children need, reducing congestion and parking pressure within the school environment.
Every school can register for the TSG campaign and play the game yearly. Schools order the campaign set, play the game, monitor the progress and upload the results to the TSG website.
Expected Outcomes: Concerned about the education and mobility issues, 12 Romanian cities have engaged 48 primary schools with more than 8.000 pupils to play the TSG 2020. They are expected to increase the use of sustainable transport modes and reduce their CO₂ emissions by at least 20%, during the campaign, just by playing the TSG.
The TSG purpose is to implement the campaign, extend its impact and share experiences among participants.
Partner: 1. Arad Municipality
2. Bistrița Municipality
3. Brașov Municipality & ABMEE Local Energy Agency
4. Deva Municipality
5. Făgăraș Municipality
6. Gheorgheni Municipality
7. Moinești Municipality
8. Odorheiu Secuiesc Municipality
9. Piatra Neamț Municipality
10. Râmnicu Vâlcea Municipality
11. Satu Mare Municipality
12. Sibiu Municipality
Romania