Análisis de riesgos de infraestructuras escolares mediante la metodología IRAP en la Ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: Traffic accidents are the second leading cause of death among children and young people worldwide, so assessing road safety in school settings is considered essential. For this reason, this study was developed with the main objective of analyzing road infrastructure in school settings using the IRAP methodology in the city of Loja. To collect data, a visual inspection is first conducted of the physical conditions of the road along the entire route from students to the nearest bus stop, including the type of signage and speed limits, as well as a vehicle count. We then export the information obtained to the program. This program creates a profile and locates the school using the coordinates. We then orderly enter each parameter requested from the field inspection. We then apply the SR4S (Star Rating for Schools) methodology to obtain an appropriate rating of 1 to 5 stars. This methodology involves mapping the school to the nearest bus stop, dividing the school into sections, and identifying the most critical points for evaluation. Based on the rating obtained in the evaluation, we propose an improvement plan using various countermeasures to improve the rating and achieve greater safety in the school environment, allowing students to safeguard their safety.