The London Road Safety Council has warned that without a major effort to educate road users of all types, any changes to the Highway Code will have no effect.
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LRSC signs up to AmazonSmile
Members and supporters of the London Road Safety Council can now use their Amazon purchases to fund the work carried out to improve road safety in the Capital.
Survey highlights support for traffic calming measures
Half of parents support the introduction of car-free zones outside schools, new research published to mark the start of Walk to School Week suggests.
‘Sobering statistics’ highlight the ‘vital importance’ of road safety efforts
Transport for London has stressed the need for ‘urgent and continued’ action to protect vulnerable road users, after publishing data showing 54% of all fatalities on the Capital’s roads in 2019 were pedestrians.
Project to measure air quality benefits of School Streets
The mayor of London hopes a new air quality monitoring project will give the ‘most accurate indication yet’ of the benefits of School Streets.
Uber granted new licence to operate in London
Uber will be granted a new licence to operate in the Capital, after a judge concluded that “despite historical failings”, the ride-hailing firm was now a “fit and proper” operator.
‘Cash boost’ to get students and their families physically active
The Government has announced a new million-pound programme to get more children cycling and walking to school.
Wandsworth suspends Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
A scheme to make residential streets more bike and pedestrian friendly in Wandsworth has been suspended over concerns about emergency access and traffic flow.
Campaign relaunches to highlight dangers of mobile phone ‘obsession’
The London Road Safety Council has relaunched a campaign to highlight how the mobile phone obsession is putting people in danger as they use them on the move.
Central London Footways a ‘boost for walking’
Transport for London has unveiled a new Central London Footways map, as part of efforts to expand opportunities for those keen to incorporate more walking into their daily routines.









