According to this organization's information, over the last decade, the statistics have not undergone significant changes: every year more than 2,000 children are injured, and over 100 lose their lives on the country's roads, including near educational institutions.
As an example, the situation at the school in the village of Budenovka in the Issyk-Ata district was cited: on April 24, 2025, a 6th-grade student was hit by a car while crossing the road near the school and sustained injuries. Eyewitnesses and teachers note that since February 2025, there have been three traffic accidents in this area.
A study conducted using the IRAP methodology (International Road Assessment Programme) rated the infrastructure of the school in Budenovka at one star, indicating a low level of safety in this zone.
During a joint review with a representative of the State Traffic Safety Department, the following deficiencies were identified:
- absence of a sidewalk;
- insufficient lighting;
- absence of "Caution, Children!" signs;
- worn-out lines at the pedestrian crossing on the main (high-speed) road (Lenin Street), where 50 percent of students cross the road;
- artificial bumps on Chapayev Street do not meet GOST standards.
Almost every tenth surveyed student noted that they feel unsafe near the school.
Teachers expressed greater concern about children's safety on the road compared to parents, especially regarding younger students.
Experts from the NGO "Road Safety," with the support of partners, developed measures to enhance children's safety and manage speed in the specified area.
By September 1, 2025, the following infrastructure changes were implemented:
- installation of a traffic light with a call button on Lenin Street;
- new pedestrian crossing markings on the main road;
- added pedestrian markings on the secondary street (Chapayev);
- installed "Caution, Children!" and "Pedestrian Crossing" signs.
After the updates, the school infrastructure received a rating of 3.5 stars according to the IRAP methodology.
However, it remains unclear how these changes will affect the number of traffic accidents in this area.
