During spring 2021, the London Road Safety Council held six information sessions to help educate its members on emerging road safety topics.
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Harrow Council to remove cycle lanes and LTNs
Low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) and cycle lanes introduced by Harrow Council during the Covid-19 pandemic are to be removed.
Pandemic and recovery: what are the implications for road safety?
This article is written by Professor Nicola Christie, president of the London Road Safety Council.
Typical British cycle infrastructure ‘failing to protect cyclists’
Typical cycle infrastructure in Britain is not keeping riders safe – and could in fact increase risk – according to the results of a recent study led by professor Rachel Aldred from the University of Westminster.
“Overwhelming support” for road safety to be added to national curriculum
A new report suggests that budget shortfalls, a lack of resources and qualified staff, and having no statutory place in the curriculum are impeding teachers from sharing road safety information.
City of London launches first School Street
The City of London Corporation has launched its first School Street scheme to support children walking and cycling to and from the school, and reduce road danger during busy drop off and pick up times.
Think Bike Week promotes motorcycle safety
Fire and rescue services across the country are spearheading a motorcycle safety campaign this spring.
Lamp post banners underpin Hounslow PTW safety campaign
The London Borough of Hounslow has launched a new powered two-wheeler safety campaign with a focus on delivery riders, on the back of a rise in collisions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Government makes record £18 million Bikeability investment
The Government has announced £18 million in funding for the Bikeability cycle training scheme, as it looks to ensure children and their families ‘have the confidence to choose active travel’.
London mayoral candidates urged to clean up air pollution
Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, is urging London mayoral candidates to put walking first to cut air pollution and reduce carbon emissions.








