The new TKS school year starts on Monday, August 21, so we would like to remind the community that significant changes have been made to road system around the TKS Gardens campus to improve road safety. Please ensure you are aware of changes before using the roads, especially when children are present.
Summary of the main changes:
- One-way, counterclockwise system for vehicles in the outer lane of the roads around TKS.
- A dedicated two-way cycle/micro-mobility (for bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters) lane in the inner lane on the roads around TKS. All other modes of transport, including gas scooters and golf carts, must only use the outer vehicle lane.
- Nakhil Lane, between TKS and the Gardens Daycare/ECC3/FCSC, is closed to all vehicle traffic. The road remains open as a cycle/micro-mobility lane.
- The speed limit has reduced to 30km/h. Remember, the posted speed is a maximum, not a target.
Keeping KAUST Safe
- Plan alternative routes, whenever possible, to avoid this area. An alternative route may take longer but will be safer.
- Be patient and plan ahead. Drivers may need to wait behind a bus or other stationary vehicle. The cycle/micro-mobility lane cannot be used by vehicles to overtake.
- Slow down, when driving a vehicle in this area. Over 1,000 cycles/micro-mobility devices use this area every school day and cross in and out of other roads to get to the cycle/micro-mobility lane.
- Consider an alternative form of transportation, other than a vehicle, when taking children to/from TKS.
- Be cautious and be aware of children going in and out of the cycle/micro-mobility lane at random places, since they will cross where it’s most convenient for their destination.
- Parking spots that are now in the cycle/micro-mobility lane can no longer be used for drop-off or parking. If it is essential that you drive your children to school, plan where you can safely stop.
Lookout for new signage and road layouts:
Use of the Cycle/micro-mobility lane – bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters
- Users of the two-way cycle/micro-mobility lane might have to stop to yield to oncoming traffic before they can join the lane.
- Parents need to ensure their children understand how to use the cycle/micro-mobility lane before the school term starts. Remind them that it’s two way and they will need to check that both lanes are clear before entering the cycle/micro-mobility lane. They also need to check behind them before crossing the outer vehicle lane.
Thank you for Keeping KAUST Safe.
For more road safety information, please visit the KAUST Road Safety Code, or contact us at hse@kaust.edu.sa.