In Peru, road crashes are the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 14, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Over the past decade, more than 1,200 children have lost their lives and nearly 80,000 have been injured in traffic incidents.

Responding to this urgent safety issue, TACP, in partnership with the Municipality and with the backing of the FIA, has taken action to improve road safety near schools in high-risk areas.

“School zone safety is a priority. This initiative is about ensuring children have a safe journey to school by reducing risks in high-traffic areas near educational institutions. And this is only the beginning—more schools will follow,” said Saida Jeri, Head of Mobility at TACP.

A First Step That Makes a Real Difference
The programme’s first intervention took place at the Reverend Father Pascual Alegre Gonzáles School in central Lima. A preliminary assessment using the Star Rating for Schools methodology identified serious gaps in infrastructure, including the lack of speed-reducing measures, proper signage, and secure pedestrian crossings.

Following the intervention, the school’s surroundings now include:

• Clear vertical and horizontal road signage
• Speed reducers and protective kerbs
• Improved roads and pavements for safer access
• Revitalised green spaces to create a safer, more welcoming environment for students and the wider community.

This school is the first of four set to benefit from the initiative, reflecting a strong commitment to building safer, more inclusive school environments. The initiative not only protects vulnerable road users but also lays the groundwork for a stronger road safety culture that will benefit Peru’s children for years to come.