Two new temporary cycle lanes, totalling almost 5.5km, have been opened as part of TfL’s Streetspace programme.
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Two new School Streets launch in Hackney
Hackney Council has launched two new School Streets, to help children walk and cycle and improve road safety at the school gates.
Funding to make walking and cycling ‘more accessible for all’
Grants of up to £10,000 have been made available to 68 community projects across London to deliver programmes that address barriers to active travel among traditionally underrepresented groups.
Injury risk ‘significantly higher’ when driving for work
A third of road deaths and a fifth of serious injuries are sustained in collisions involving a ‘working’ driver or rider, according to new research by University College London (UCL).
Make deprivation an indicator for road casualties – LRSC
The London Road Safety Council is to meet with TfL later this month, to discuss making deprivation an indicator for road casualties.
Met issues festive drink and drug drive warning
Ahead of the festive period, the Met Police is stepping up efforts to detect and arrest those who drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
‘Don’t limit your challenges: Challenge your limits!’
The London Road Safety Council has produced a new video highlighting the work road safety officers are carrying out to fulfil the President’s Challenge Statement.
TfL and Halfords aim to curb bike theft
TfL has launched a new collaboration with cycling retailer Halfords to encourage Londoners to safely and securely lock up their bikes and reduce the risk of theft.
Operators sought for 12-month London e-scooter trial
Transport for London and London Councils have launched a competition to select up to three operators for a 12-month trial of rental e-scooters.
Road traffic collisions in London linked to level of neighbourhood deprivation
New analysis published to coincide with Road Safety Week shows that people living and working in London’s most deprived neighbourhoods are twice as likely to be injured in a road traffic collision than the least deprived areas.