An ‘innovative’ project, which used active travel to improve the health and independence of older adults in Redbridge, has been recognised with a national award.
Author Archives: James Parker
Honouring those killed and injured on our roads
Cllr Teji Barnes, chair of the LRSC, recently attended a RoadPeace ceremony to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Road Safety Week: what’s happening across London?
With Road Safety Week 2019 now in full flow, local authorities and police forces across the Capital are placing extra emphasis on improving the safety of all road users.
Brake launches 2019 UK Road Safety Week
Nearly a third of drivers claim to have experienced a collision or near miss in the past year, a new survey published to mark the start of UK Road Safety Week suggests.
Campaign highlights dangers of mobile phone ‘obsession’
Safe in the cityTake care out there! 26% of fatal injuries in 2018 were to people walking. Safe streets save lives! Posted by London Road Safety Council on Thursday, 14 November 2019 The London Road Safety Council has launched a new campaign to highlight how the mobile phone obsession is putting people in danger as […]
Funding to support ‘well-researched’ road safety projects
Projects which can ‘demonstrate a clear road safety benefit to the wider community’ – at a regional or national level – are being encouraged to apply for a grant of up to £10,000.
City of London event celebrates active travel
A one-day event taking place in the City of London later this month will discuss how to make central London a better place for walking and cycling.
Expansion of Hackney’s School Streets scheme
Hackney Council is pressing ahead with plans to ban motor traffic outside all primary schools in the borough at opening and closing times.
New scheme to ‘revolutionise’ lorry safety
A new standard to protect vulnerable road users from the ‘most dangerous’ heavy goods vehicles by minimising blind spots has officially launched in London.
‘Most advanced’ trial of self-driving vehicles underway in London
The latest phase of an ongoing trial is hoping to contribute towards the development of safe, self-driving mobility services as an alternative to the urban commuter car.









