Safe crossings are fundamental elements in roadway design, as they ensure accessibility, mobility, and road safety for all users, especially the most vulnerable, such as pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, and people with limited mobility. Their importance lies in: reducing road conflicts, efficiently managing pedestrian and vehicular flow, and improving the perception of safety in public spaces.

For students, it is crucial to understand how to plan a safe crossing and how it operates, as they play an important role in the planning process—from design to execution of roadway infrastructure, which directly impacts the safety and functionality of cities.

The objective of this work is to ensure that students of urban mobility engineering gain knowledge about safe crossings, along with the technical and practical expertise required to design, implement, and evaluate safe crossings.

Specifically, the objectives are to:
- Identify the key elements that constitute a safe crossing and their impact on road safety.
- Analyze the technical and regulatory criteria for designing a safe crossing in different urban contexts.
- Apply strategies to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and people with limited mobility.

The methodology consists of three theoretical and practical classes:
1. The first class covers the concept of safe crossings, their importance, technical principles, design standards, and examples from Mexico, providing students with foundational knowledge before engaging in the practical work.
2. The second class involves a field practice where students analyze an existing safe crossing, focusing on its operation, the interaction between different road users, and the physical characteristics that make it effective.
3. The third class is a team project where students propose a safe crossing at an intersection based on their previous learning. They will also address questions and provide feedback on the solutions proposed by their peers.

The results showed that students gained specific knowledge on road design, regulations, safety, and accessibility—key factors in urban planning. They understood the real-world impact of their design decisions on users' lives. Additionally, they learned to critically assess spaces, identify safe intersections, and propose innovative, viable, and technically sound solutions.

Keywords: Safe crossings, users, planning, design, operation, mobility, accessibility, techniques.