Quintana Roo launches school road safety program

Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa has introduced the “Caminar y Rodar a la Escuela” (Walk and Ride to School) guide as part of the state’s Comprehensive Road Safety Program (PISVI). The initiative aims to create safer, more inclusive, and accessible environments for children and adolescents by reducing traffic accidents and promoting active mobility, such as walking and cycling.

The program, coordinated by the State Institute of Mobility (IMOVEQROO), has completed its first stage involving approximately 2,000 students across four schools in Cancún and Playa del Carmen. Following this phase, the second stage will expand to 20 additional school environments in Playa del Carmen, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, and Chetumal. This expansion will include a school mobility curriculum and a pilot school transport project.

In addition to road safety, Governor Lezama addressed the issue of school bullying, calling for community action to combat both physical and cyberbullying. She announced that the state is working on a protocol to eradicate harassment and ensure schools remain safe spaces for youth.