Pune launches 'School Travel Plan' for student safety

hindustantimes.com

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and traffic police have launched the ‘School Travel Plan’ to enhance road safety near schools. This initiative will implement special road markings at seven to eight locations across the city. The project aims to alert drivers to slow down near schools, ensuring safer travel for students. Road designs are currently being created near Huzurpaga High School, with plans to control traffic speed to 20 km/h. Around 30% of students walk or cycle to school, prompting these safety measures. Parents have expressed support for the initiative, highlighting the importance of student safety.


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