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iRAP Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) Global Program

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The International Road Assessment Programme's Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) is an evidence-based tool assessing pedestrian infrastructure safety around schools in 74 countries, rating locations from 1-star (least safe) to 5-stars (safest). As of 2024, partners have assessed 1,638 schools impacting 426,796 students. The 10-step process involves stakeholder engagement, infrastructure data collection using Android apps, identifying high-risk schools, advocating for road upgrades, and tracking benefits. The Youth Engagement App (YEA) captures student perspectives on safety risks (3,000+ users). A $2M Google.org grant enables AI and satellite imagery analysis to scale assessments. Key sponsors include FedEx, FIA Foundation, 3M, and Prudence Foundation. 2023 model enhancements emphasize Safe System principles with 30km/h speeds where pedestrians and vehicles mix.

Theme Areas

Road Safety

Behavior Goal

Provide evidence-based ratings to drive infrastructure improvements; empower communities to advocate for safer school environments; create accountability for road authorities

Implementers & Partners

  • iRAP
  • Local assessment partners

Donors & Sponsors

  • FedEx
  • FIA Foundation
  • 3M
  • Prudence Foundation
  • Google.org
  • Fondation Botnar

Key Takeaways

  • 1Star rating system creates simple, actionable metric for stakeholders
  • 2Youth Engagement App captures student perspectives often missed in technical assessments
  • 3AI and satellite imagery enable rapid scaling of assessments
  • 4Safe System approach emphasizes 30km/h speeds where pedestrians interact with vehicles
  • 510-step implementation process ensures community ownership and advocacy

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