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Pg.19  \nwider sidewalks and shelteredwalkways are essential.  \nTHE government's initiative to pedestrian skills,impeding their  \naddress road fatalities in schoolzones isa welcome step.  \ndevelopment of independenceand self-reliance.The lack ofphysical activity might also affecttheir health and development.  \nCreating safer communitieswith buffer zones around schoolsis necessary.  \nWith 67 lives lost annually,thedecisionto reduce the speed limitfrom 40kph to 30kph and man-dating the installation of speedbumps is commendable.  \nEngaging the communitythrough school road safety com-mittees and involving parents insafety initiatives will foster a col-laborative approach.  \nTherefore,several actions arenecessary.  \nAs a short-term measure,en-hancing pedestrian safety,through improved visibility withraised crosswalks,flashing bea-cons and bollards,is crucial.  \nCoupled with plans to collab-orate with schools and the privatesector to improve public trans-portation,this reflects a proac-tive stance on safety.  \nStrengthening traffic regula-tions,reviewing laws and allocat-ing funds for safety improve-ments willensurethat these mea-sures are effective and sustained.  \nSlowing down traffic with speedbumps,narrower roads andstricterenforcement of speed lim-its can mitigate immediate risks.  \nHowever,we must be mindfulof other issues,too.Speed limitsignboards are often ignored,andmany parents,with a legitimateconcern for safety,choose todrive theirchildren to school.  \nWhile the new speed limit lawsand infrastructure upgrades areimportant initial steps,a morelong-term and comprehensiveapproach is necessary.  \nIncreasing the presence of traf-fic wardens and launching roadsafety campaigns will furthersupport these efforts.  \nThough well-intentioned,thisresults in a host of unintendedconsequences,including air pol-lution and traffic congestion.  \nBy investing in infrastructureimprovements,and engaging inlong-term planning,we canmakemeaningful progress towards cre-ating safer and healthier schoolenvironments for our children.  \nExpanding school bus servicescan also reduce dependency onpersonal transport.Optimisingschool bus routes to improve ef-ficiency and coverage will alsoplay a key role.  \nMoreover,more cars on theroad increases the risk of acci-dents,endangering children andother road users.  \nFor long-term improvements,prioritising active transport bycreating dedicated bicycle lanes,  \nB00 JIA CHER  \nChildren who are driven toschool miss out on developing  \nKualaLumpur","cbCaipzH0gjw3PN9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipzH0gjw3PN9","pdf",202858,"English","# MITIGATING RISKS\n## Speed reduction and safer infrastructure\n## Community engagement and school transport","[{\"question\":\"What short-term actions are recommended to enhance pedestrian safety in school zones?\",\"answer\":\"Improve visibility using raised crosswalks, flashing beacons, and bollards, combined with traffic calming such as speed bumps.\"},{\"question\":\"How can 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