A recently completed research project has identified two side road crossing designs that encourage drivers to give way to people crossing and waiting to cross – as required by the Highway Code since January 2022.
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‘Urgent action’ needed to protect London’s vulnerable road users
New figures show people walking, cycling and motorcycling made up 80% of those killed or seriously injured on London’s roads in 2022.
20mph more effective when accompanied by traffic calming
New research confirms that 20mph limits backed by physical measures have substantially greater speed and casualty reduction benefits than those without.
Bus lanes ‘have a proven track record of speeding up journeys’
Ambulances, police and fire vehicles across the Capital now have access to bus lanes on London’s main arterial roads while on duty, even when not dealing with an emergency.
Infographics to promote young rider safety available FOC
The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) is making a series of seasonal infographics, designed to improve the safety of young motorcycle riders, available to the Capital’s road safety teams to download and use free-of-charge.
Wandsworth welcomes two new School Streets
Children and their parents are enjoying safer and healthier journeys at two schools in Wandsworth after they joined the borough’s network of School Streets.
Project EDWARD ‘the biggest platform for showcasing good practice in road safety’
The 2023 Project EDWARD week of action takes place between 15-19 May, with one of the three road trips visiting the Capital.
TfL launches new challenge to boost walking this May
TfL has teamed up with Go Jauntly to launch the Walk London challenge, which encourages participants to walk at least 20 minutes a day throughout May.
Brent cracks down on illegal and anti-social driving
New powers to curb nuisance driving behaviours, including driving on footways without a reasonable and lawful excuse, have come into effect across Brent.
Kensington and Chelsea ‘tackling rogue riders dumping rental e-bikes’
More than 150 locations across Kensington and Chelsea have been earmarked as potential locations for e-bike parking, as the borough seeks to keep its pavements clear.









