- JPNV school in Pimpri Chinchwad, with over 2,000 students, is implementing a project to improve road safety for students who walk or cycle to school.
- The project includes road design changes such as wider sidewalks, raised pedestrian crossings, and a dedicated cycle track to reduce driver speeds and ensure safe mobility for all users.
- PCMC commissioner Shekhar Singh emphasizes that the safety of students is a top priority and the redesign of the school zone aims to provide universal access to students, teachers, and residents.
- Jashwanth Tej K, Program Manager at GDCI, highlights the importance of creating safer and more enjoyable walking and cycling experiences for children to promote their health and well-being.
- The initiative, supported by PCMC, focuses on child-centric street design to make school journeys safer and more inclusive for pedestrians of all ages and abilities.
- Students’ feedback was taken into consideration to improve the design of the school zone, addressing challenges such as difficulty crossing, parking encroachments, and unsafe street infrastructure.
- PCMC and GDCI will assess the impact of the transformation after the trial period by collecting data on vehicular speeds, pedestrians’ perceptions of safety, and feedback from the community to evaluate the effectiveness of the changes.
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