Student volunteers and faculty from St. Thomas College, Thrissur, working with the Motor Vehicles Department, conducted a study on pedestrian safety at zebra crossings in Thrissur city. The study found that only about 20% of drivers stop their vehicles to let pedestrians cross. Emmanuel Thomas, project coordinator, said, "The behaviour of pedestrians also needs to change." The Safe Road Happy Road project plans several improvements including better foot-paths, signage, road markings, and training for students, drivers, and the public. They also propose foot over-bridges and pelican zebra crossings. The project has a green component aimed at earning carbon credits. A video from the study was released by Thrissur Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath and is available on social media. The project logo was designed by Amrutha A.L., a first-year computer science student, and launched by Deputy Transport Commissioner James M.P. Project coordinators Emmanuel Thomas, Dr. Rani Sebastian, and Jijo Kuruvila briefed attendees. The project plans awareness programs for drivers, students, and the public. It aims to create a model for road safety. A Road Safety Audit conducted by SCMS Institute of Road Safety and Transportation covered the stretch from Swaraj Round to East Fort to transform it into a Model Road. The project was approved by Thrissur Corporation and mentioned in the city's budget with ₹5 Crores allotted for Model Roads, said Mr. Thomas.