Socialization and Education of Safe Procedures for Crossing Level Crossings to Kindergarten Teachers All of Blitar Regency

Abstract

This Community Service Program (PKM) aims to enhance the knowledge and awareness of kindergarten teachers in Blitar Regency regarding safe procedures for crossing level crossings between railway tracks and public roads. The program was initiated in response to the high incidence of level-crossing accidents, which are predominantly caused by low traffic discipline and limited understanding of safety regulations among road users. The activity was implemented through socialization and visually-based educational sessions in collaboration with the Blitar Regency Transportation Agency. The implementation consisted of three stages: preparation and initial assessment, visual education and socialization, and evaluation and reflection. Pre-test results indicated that 72% of participants were unable to correctly distinguish between types of level crossings and lacked understanding of mandatory safety procedures. Following the intervention, post-test results demonstrated substantial improvement, with 96% correct responses and an average N-Gain score of 0.72, indicating a high level of improvement. These findings indicate that visual-based education is effective in strengthening participants’ conceptual and procedural understanding. Kindergarten teachers are expected to serve as change agents in promoting traffic safety awareness from an early age.