Study on conditions of children transport on motorcycles in Latin America (2017) otorcycles have found thereway into Latin America as an opportunity for mobility for large segments of society. As the WHO points out, motorcycle users are exposed to greater risks of collision because they share the circulation space with automobiles, buses and trucks, because they are less visible, and because of the lack of physical protection which makes them more vulnerable to injuries in the event of a crash.
School Transport: Current Status and Improvement Opportunities (2015) This study is an initial step towards a better understanding of the current situation of transporting children in school buses in the most populous cities of ten countries: Buenos Aires, Argentina; São Paulo, Brazil; Santiago de Chile, Chile; Bogotá, Colombia; Mexico City, Mexico; Asunción, Paraguay; Lima, Peru; Madrid, Spain; Montevideo, Uruguay; and New York, United States.
Child Restraint Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. Analysis of Feasibility of Making its Use Mandatory. Objective information is presented on the conditions in which countries find themselves in relation to CRS, which, based on a scientific diagnosis, will make it possible to take measures to reduce not only deaths but also permanent and temporary injuries in children associated with traffic accidents. (Only available in spanish)
Survey on Behaviors, Opinions and Attitudes towards Traffic – Analysis of Road Crashes Involving Children in Uruguay Comparative document pre and post public good campaign “Use a chair. Travel safely, arrive safely”
Critical situation of children as vehicle occupants. Survey of Safety Equipment in Circulating Vehicles The study is part of the research activities of the Road Safety Plan for Children – EDU-CAR, carried out by the Gonzalo Rodríguez Foundation
Exclusive Telephone Survey for Gonzalo Rodríguez´s Plan EDU-CAR Comparative Document Pre and Post Public Service Campaign “Use a child seat. Travels safely. Gets there safely”
Movilidad segura desde el territorio: Uruguay certifica nuevos técnicos en seguridad vial infantil Montevideo, 7 de julio de 2025 – Con emoción y compromiso, la Fundación Gonzalo Rodríguez y el Instituto Nacional de Empleo y Formación Profesional (INEFOP) celebraron la entrega de certificados a 80 participantes de 12 departamentos que culminaron exitosamente la formación en el nuevo perfil de Técnico en Seguridad Vial Infantil.
Uruguay y Bolivia fortalecen la cooperación técnica en seguridad vial infantil (Español) Montevideo, junio de 2025 – En el marco del proyecto de Cooperación Sur-Sur “Movilidad Infantil Segura”, la Fundación Gonzalo Rodríguez tuvo el honor de recibir en Montevideo a representantes del Viceministerio de Seguridad Ciudadana del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, en una misión técnica desarrollada entre el 16 y el 20 de junio, con el impulso conjunto de la Agencia Uruguaya de Cooperación Internacional (AUCI) y el VIPFE.
En Jalisco, la Fundación Gonzalo Rodríguez certifica a 29 técnicos en Seguridad Vial Infa (Español) Jalisco, México – Abril de 2025 | Culminó con éxito una nueva Certificación Técnica en Seguridad Vial Infantil en el Estado de Jalisco, en el marco del proyecto de cooperación “Bases para una gestión integrada de la Seguridad Vial”, financiado por el Fondo Conjunto de Cooperación Uruguay–México.
Last registration period to train as a Child Road Safety Technician Free course to improve employability If you are passionate about children’s road safety and want to be part of a positive change in Uruguay, you still have time to enroll in the Technical Training in Children’s Road Safety course. This is your last opportunity to join a unique and free training, offered by the Gonzalo Rodríguez Foundation (FGR) with co-financing from the National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP).
2024: Advances in cooperation and children’s rights to safe mobility At the Gonzalo Rodríguez Foundation, we close 2024 with pride for the achievements made in promoting children’s road safety in Latin America and the Caribbean. This year we reaffirm our commitment to a comprehensive and collaborative approach that prioritizes the rights of children and adolescents to safe and healthy mobility.
GET TRAINED AS A CHILDREN’S ROAD SAFETY TECHNICIAN Are you passionate about road safety and want to be part of a positive change in Uruguay? This is your opportunity to train as a Trainer in Children’s Road Safety with a unique and free course offered by the Gonzalo Rodríguez Foundation (FGR), with co-financing with the National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP).
