Safer Roads at Amruthahalli

After our event at the Government Model School Amruthahalli, Mr. Suryanarayana Gowda, Principal of the school, took the initiative and reached out to us. The school has a strength of 900 students, and the school community faced difficulties in crossing two roads next to the school because of fast-moving vehicles and blind spots.
This is the picture of the roads

We joined hands with PotHoleRaja to conduct a comprehensive ground-level assessment. Two main interventions were identified for safety :

Infrastructure Modification: Installation of High Raise Pedestrian Crossings near the school, adhering to IRC standards.

Safety Enhancements: Implementation of essential signboards, road markings, and road studs to improve visibility of school zone and the HRPC.

PotHoleRaja took the lead and with Mr. Gowda, approached BBMP and the Traffic Police to get the required permissions to go ahead.  PotHoleRaja completed the installation of the HRPC and the painting. The students joined in the installation of the road signs and cat’s eyes.

This is the picture after the installation

These interventions have led to an improvement in road safety around the school. The students, their parents, teachers and staff now cross the road with greater confidence and safety. There have been no reported incidents since the implementation of these safety measures. The engagement has also raised the awareness of road safety amongst the students and staff.

Thank You! 
We appreciate the initiative taken by Mr. Suryanarayana Gowda and his drive to make the roads safe for his students.
Thanks to Surya Bhatt of PotHoleRaja who led the entire effort. He calls it the “Minimum Intervention and Maximum Impact” project.
Our sincere thanks to the Bangalore Traffic Police and BBMP, for recognising the positive impact, and supporting the project.

This collaboration successfully demonstrates the effectiveness of community involvement in making our communities safer and more secure.