School commute safety: Comparing objective and perceived safety of the journey to School in Urban Areas in Uganda and Ghana

Key Points

• Objective safety assessments revealed significant risks on school commutes, contrasted with perceptions of safety.
• Student surveys indicated that 75% felt safe, despite high incident reports of accidents in some urban zones.
• Assessment of safety was based on both observational data in urban areas and student self-reported experiences.
• Findings may influence policy changes to improve actual and perceived safety for students commuting to school.