Aplicação das metodologias IRAP e inspeção de segurança viária no entorno das escolas Segismundo Pereira e EMEI Zacarias Pereira da Silva em Uberlândia - MG

Abstract

Star Rating for Schools is a program based on statistics of accidents occurring near schools, which are among the leading causes of death for children and young people aged 5 to 29 years. The program advocates that effective interventions can save lives and prevent serious injuries, minimizing potential sequelae and psychological trauma. Thus, this study aims to apply the star rating methodology to evaluate road safety in school surroundings in the city of Uberlândia, MG.The star rating considers factors such as road geometry, signage, crossing infrastructure, and traffic behavior to measure the safety level on a scale from 1 to 5 stars, where 1 star indicates high risk, and 5 stars indicate safe conditions. Road safety inspection (RSI) is a preventive measure to promote safety on highways and urban roads, as it consists of a technical and systematic assessment of the conditions of the road infrastructure with the aim of identifying, in advance, possible risks that may compromise the safety of vulnerable road users.The study will include data collection on traffic incidents, analysis of existing infrastructure, and the proposal of improvements based on technical standards and traffic engineering criteria, aiming to enhance the safety of vulnerable users, such as children and pedestrians. After assigning stars and carrying out the road safety inspection, it was possible to determine the risk level of the location, classified as high, medium or low. Based on this assessment, interventions were recommended with the aim of offering practical solutions to mitigate road risks in the school environment.