International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR)   Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 10 | Page No.: 1-5 Assessment of Road Safety Features around Public Primary Schools in Akure Metropolis Download PDF Ojochegbe Gabriel Daniel, Olutofarati Kushanu Titus, Aderinlewo Olufikayo Oluwaseun Abstract: Children have been identified as particularly vulnerable road users. Although walking as a mode of transportation has health and other benefits, it puts children at risk of road traffic injuries/accidents. This study determined the availability of road safety elements/features in the vicinity of government-owned primary schools in Akure municipality. It assessed, observed, and analyzed the presence of six key road safety features, which are zebra crossing, traffic warden, speed bumps, sidewalks/pedestrian lane, school sign-board, and designated parking spaces, around various public primary schools in Akure. This study was deemed vital due to the recent exponential increase in the number of schools established in diverse neighborhoods in Akure. Concerns about the safety of students attending these schools have recently grown. This is especially as most of these schools are located around major roads or other areas/environments where safety from accidents cannot be guaranteed. According to the findings, 0 out of 36 (0%) public primary schools have zebra crossings, 20 out of 36 (56%) public primary schools have traffic wardens, 27 out of 36 (75%) schools have speed bumps located on the roads leading to them, 28 out of the 36 public primary schools (78%) are located on roads that are free of distresses and 28 out of 36 (78%) schools have reserved parking space. Considering the findings of this project, the government must move quickly to guarantee that basic road safety elements are installed and maintained around all public primary schools in the municipality to ensure the safety of pupils (or children) traveling to or from school.