Ashghal completes safety measures around 611 schools across Qatar

Published: 27 August 2024

Road signs, pedestrian railings, parking spaces etc constructed 

QNA

DOHA: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has announced the completion of school zone safety measures around 611 schools across Qatar, as students prepare for the new academic year 2024-2025.
The strategies for school zone safety cover 673 schools that are part of the School Zone Safety Programme implemented in various areas across Qatar. Safety measures works has been accomplished for 611 so far.

These measures include various educational outreach steps to educate about compliance with road signs and safety directions around schools as well as Ashghal’s notable improvements to elements of the surrounding infrastructure.

Manager of the Roads Operations and Maintenance Department, Eng. Ahmed Rashid Al Kubaisi emphasized: “By prioritizing the well-being of students and implementing comprehensive safety initiatives, communities can create environments where students can travel to and from school safely, fostering a culture of pedestrian safety and responsible commuting habits.”

The tasks undertaken by Ashghal’s Road Operations and Maintenance Department (ROMD) encompass the construction and enhancement of roads, installation of directional signs, reflective road studs as well as interlocks and kerbs and pedestrian railing. In addition to the application of road and crosswalk markings, aiming to enhance pedestrian visibility in school zones and adjacent areas and enforcement of a 30 kph speed limit.

Additionally, they encompass the provision of vehicle parking spaces, as well as the construction of central islands and mini roundabouts to manage traffic flow effectively.
Moreover, the Road Operation and Maintenance Department at the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ is initiating an awareness campaign this year designed to spread best practices and encourage proper traffic behaviors among students, their families, and educational staff.