Enhancing school zone road safety through tactical urbanism and community engagement
School Zone
Road Safety Project
Why?
Timeline
2022 - Present
Partners
Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport (EASST)
FIA Foundation
Road Safety Association of Mongolia
Location
Chingeltei and Songinokhairkhan Districts
The School Zone Road Safety Project aims to improve road safety in school zones through cost-effective, community-driven solutions. Road safety is critical in Mongolia, especially in school zones, as traffic accidents are a leading cause of child fatalities.
In 2022, we improved road safety at the Hugjil Complex School with community-led initiatives, concluded with a “street makeover” work around the school, including a new pedestrian crossing, new road signs, a dedicated ‘kiss and drop’ zone, and barriers to protect pedestrians from road traffic.
Implementation at Hugjil Complex School
We scaled up the project to schools #37 and #140 and conducted social media awareness campaigns to improve road safety.
Programs
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School Zone Road Safety Assessment
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“Kiss and Ride” zone development
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Social Media Campaign
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School Police Handout
Impact
GerHub played an active role by raising awareness through informative posters at Schools #37 and #140, producing social media videos, and holding interactive workshops, engaging 72 community members, including local police, officials, and school administrators.
I realized the importance of focusing on the solutions we have right now, rather than getting absorbed in the current problems”
Project Participant
Our project continues to implement practical, community-led improvements to enhance school zone safety. From introducing low-cost infrastructure solutions to engaging local stakeholders, we are working toward creating safer, more accessible school environments for children.