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The WalkSafe program significantly improved pedestrian safety knowledge and behaviors in elementary students. While knowledge gains were not sustained at three months, observed crossing behaviors showed immediate improvement.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pedestrian Safety
  • Childhood Injury Prevention

Background:

  • High-risk districts often have increased pedestrian-related injuries among children.
  • Elementary school-based programs are a viable strategy for teaching pedestrian safety.
  • Evaluating program effectiveness is crucial for injury prevention initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of the WalkSafe program, an elementary school pedestrian safety initiative.
  • To evaluate the program's impact on pedestrian safety knowledge and behaviors in a high-risk area.

Main Methods:

  • A one-year study involving 16 elementary schools in a high-risk district.
  • Implementation of the WalkSafe program followed by pre, post, and 3-month post-testing of pedestrian knowledge.

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  • Observational assessment of crossing behaviors at four randomly selected schools; engineering and law enforcement interventions were also conducted.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 6,467 students participated, with 5,762 knowledge tests collected.
    • Significant improvements in pedestrian safety knowledge were observed from pre-test to post-test across all grades (p < 0.001).
    • Observational data showed significant improvements in crossing behaviors (p < 0.05), but knowledge and behavior gains were not sustained at the three-month follow-up.

    Conclusions:

    • The WalkSafe program effectively enhanced pedestrian safety knowledge and behaviors among elementary students in the short term.
    • Observed crossing behaviors improved significantly post-program implementation.
    • Further research is needed to ensure long-term program sustainability and explore county-wide expansion.