E-GREEN - Energy Green

Result 1

A Road Safety Manual for Bicycles and Electric Scooters

It contains 3 modules based on the up-to-date rules and regulations on road safety and the use of bicycles and electric scooters.

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Result 2

Audiovisual Resources
for Primary Schools

To provide practical and graphic examples of road safety issues involving the children themselves in the production of the videos.

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Result 3

Training for Teachers and Road Safety Campaign

The road safety campaign in schools aims to raise student awareness of road safety and the risks of unsafe practices.

E-GREEN – Energy Green
EU Programme: Erasmus+ KA2 Cooperation partnerships in School Education
Reference: 2023-1-FR01-KA220-SCH-000153899
Start date: 01/09/2023
End date: 31/08/2025

The e-Green Project’s objective is the provision of road safety education for primary school children, emphasizing safe bicycle and electric scooter usage. This initiative aims to create practical resources and awareness campaigns to improve road safety for children aged 9-12.

The project offers a range of customized resources and training, encompassing both practical and theoretical aspects, enabling children to make informed decisions regarding safe cycling under instructor guidance. Furthermore, the project promotes children’s active participation in route planning and traffic interaction during cycling journeys.

Objectives

To provide information and tools to assist schools in developing and implement a road safety action plan in collaboration with their school community to reduce the risk of any incidents occurring during the commute to and from school.
To promote civic engagement and participation by encouraging children to participate in community activities related to cycling and mobility.
Raise awareness of the different needs and challenges that people face when it comes to mobility, such as accessibility and safety concerns, and foster empathy and understanding.

Activities

Research and focus groups aimed at compiling the Road Safety Handbook for Schools, which will focus especially on the proper use of bicycles and electric scooters.
Sessions to get schools involved in producing the 6 videos to teach primary school children road safety in a practical way.
Organisation of practical workshops delivered with bicycles and electric scooters.
Road Safety Campaign – week-long annual event.

Resources

Handbook for Road Safety for Schools focused on bicycles and electric scooters.
Creation multimedia productions to teach road safety in practice.
Teacher Training System and Road Safety Campaign.

Results

Enhanced road safety for children through targeted instruction on safe cycling and secure electric scooter riding practices, resulting in a reduction in accidents and injuries.
Addressed the need for improved physical fitness among children by promoting cycling and electric scooter riding as enjoyable and health-promoting activities that encourage physical activity.
Supported digital literacy through engaging learning experiences, such as virtual reality simulations or educational games, to impart road safety knowledge and promote the use of technology for educational purposes.
Upheld the commitment to inclusivity and diversity by ensuring equal opportunities for all children, regardless of their background or abilities, to acquire essential skills in safe cycling and electric scooter riding.

Co-experts

School leaders, educators, and students (pre-service and trainee teachers) from primary and secondary schools.
Representatives from various sectors, including ministries, private organizations, educational institutions, NGOs, and research centres.

Partnership