safe school zones

Date: 19.08.2025

Venue: Chennai

Chief Guest: Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Mr. Bandi Gangadhar, IPS

Speakers: Mr. Bhaskaran, Assistant Commissioner, Planning, Traffic

A V Venugopal, Program Manager, ITDP

According to MoRTH, the number of children who lost their lives in road accidents rose from 7,764 in 2021 to 9,528 in 2022. One effective strategy to decrease child fatalities is to establish safe school zones. Thoughtful road design and consistent enforcement of rules around school zones can help reduce injuries to children. 

The purpose of a safe school zone is to reduce accident risks and create a secure environment for children commuting to school, fostering their confidence in walking or cycling independently. Does your child's school zone make the commute feel safe for your child?