Driving Safely from a Young Age: The ‘Let’s Start Moving’ Project in Perugia
In Perugia, on 24 May 2024, almost one hundred children from three primary schools took part in an innovative and educational initiative: ‘Let’s start moving’. Promoted by the Automobile Club of Perugia in collaboration with the Traffic Police and Minimetrò Spa, this project aims to convey the fundamentals of road safety to young students. The children from the primary schools of Case Bruciate, Pestalozzi and Bellocchio reached the center of Perugia using the Minimetrò, then got on pedal karts and traveled along Piazza Italia transformed into a real street, complete with traffic lights and road signs. The entire activity was carried out under the expert guidance of the ACI staff, with the attentive presence of the agents of the Road and Local Police of Perugia.
At the end of each session, a certificate of participation was issued to the children, with the first group receiving a special recognition presented by the Prefect of the Province of Perugia, Armando Gradone, at the Prefecture. The initiative, which animated the entire morning, aroused great interest and curiosity among the Perugian public, with many citizens spending time admiring the young participants. Other school groups passing through the area also showed considerable interest in the event, transforming it into a unique celebration.
Prefect Armando Gradone underlined the importance of days like this in promoting road awareness, highlighting the ACI’s commitment to combating road accidents that still bleed Italian roads. Ruggero Campi, president of ACI Perugia, emphasized the crucial role of initiatives like this in educating the motorists of the future, starting from respect for the rules of the road and the sustainable mobility offered by the Minimetrò. The Commander of the Traffic Police Section of Perugia, Francesco Cipriano, highlighted the importance of raising awareness among children from a young age about road safety, underlining how these initiatives are fundamental for all citizens.
Sandro Paiano, administrator of Minimetrò Spa, praised the fruitful collaboration with the ACI in promoting safe and responsible driving from a young age, while Giovanni Rosi, councilor of the ACI Perugia, reiterated the objective of bringing children closer to the world of car in a conscious and responsible way, considering this initiative as the first step in this direction.
