Pedestrian safety study of schoolchildren / Evelyn Roni Anak Tada

As the number of the vehicles increases throughout the country, the exposure of the people to traffic crashes also increases. Pedestrian accidents are a leading cause of serious injury and death among children in developed countries. We must consider that pedestrian safety to be very important. The significance of child pedestrian injury issue should not be underestimated. Studies have shown that school-age pedestrians are the group at greatest risk of being involved in pedestrian-related accidents. The schoolchildren are vulnerable when negotiating traffic as they go to and from school each day. The government is committed to promote social inclusion and equality of opportunity in Malaysia. Part of this commitment is that every school children, whatever his or her social or economic background, has the best possible start in life. This study highlights the effectiveness of the facilities provided near schools area and walking pattern among schoolchildren, as well as providing the relevant traffic accident statistics.