{"id":5740,"date":"2024-06-18T02:36:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T02:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/?p=5740"},"modified":"2024-07-18T03:35:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T03:35:48","slug":"school-safety-in-palestine-local-action-for-global-child-road-safety-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/fr\/2024\/06\/school-safety-in-palestine-local-action-for-global-child-road-safety-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00e9curit\u00e9 scolaire en Palestine\u00a0: action locale face \u00e0 la crise mondiale de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 routi\u00e8re des enfants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Every year, an estimated 1.19 deaths are reported worldwide as a result of road traffic crashes. This tragedy particularly affects children and young adults aged 5-29, making it the leading cause of death in this age group (WHO, 2023).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Palestine:<\/strong> A recent project was implemented to improve traffic safety near Al-Jeeb Secondary School for Boys in Jerusalem Governorate and to understand the importance of safe commutes for students. Funded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fia.com\/\">F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l&#8217;Automobile (FIA)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiafoundation.org\/\">FIA Foundation<\/a> through their <a href=\"https:\/\/roadsafety.fia-grants.com\/\">FIA Road Safety Grant Programme<\/a>, this initiative prioritizes student safety on their way to and from school.<\/p>\n<p>The project, a collaboration between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PMSMF\/\">Palestinian Motor Sport and Motorcycle Federation (PMSMF)<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pniph.org\">Palestinian National Institute of Public Health<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/mopwh.ps\/\">Ministry of Public Works and Housing<\/a>, addresses key areas around the school to create a safer environment through various safety measures, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improved Pedestrian Access:<\/strong> New sidewalks and pedestrian channelization guide students towards designated, clearly marked pedestrian crossings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessibility Enhancements:<\/strong> Lowered curbs and access ramps at the school entrance to ensure easier access for individuals with limited mobility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Signs and Markings:<\/strong> New road edge markings, pedestrian crossing signs, and school zone signs increase visibility and awareness for drivers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed Calming Measures:<\/strong> Measures are implemented to reduce vehicle operating speeds in the vicinity of the school.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designated Parking Areas:<\/strong> Organized parking areas promote order and reduce traffic congestion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Safety-measures-implemented-at-Al-Jeeb-Secondary-School-for-Boys-Source-PMSMF-4.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Safety measures implemented at Al-Jeeb Secondary School for Boys Source PMSMF 4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Safety-measures-implemented-at-Al-Jeeb-Secondary-School-for-Boys-Source-PMSMF-3.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Safety measures implemented at Al-Jeeb Secondary School for Boys Source PMSMF 3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This project serves as a model for enhancing school zone safety across Palestine. By following the Safe System Approach, which prioritizes safer infrastructure for children&#8217;s travel routes, similar projects have the potential to make a real difference by saving lives and preventing injuries among students, contributing to a decrease in the national and global road crash crisis for school children.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">The Palestine project is part of the FIA RS Grant Programme 2023:\u00a0<a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/2023\/09\/8-projects-funded-for-safer-school-streets-fia-road-safety-grants-announced\/\" href=\"https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/2023\/09\/8-projects-funded-for-safer-school-streets-fia-road-safety-grants-announced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/2023\/09\/8-projects-funded-for-safer-school-streets-fia-road-safety-grants-announced\/\">https:\/\/starratingforschools.org\/2023\/09\/8-projects-funded-for-safer-school-streets-fia-road-safety-grants-announced\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, an estimated 1.19 deaths are reported worldwide as a result of road traffic crashes. 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