Westminster City Council says a city-wide 20mph speed limit is essential for the safety of the increasing number of people opting to walk and cycle during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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LRSC calls for reinstatement of road safety officers
With the easing of lockdown measures, the London Road Safety Council believes it is vital road safety officers are able to continue to deliver education and training in order to protect lives.
LRSC urges TfL to provide greater funding for cycle training
The London Road Safety Council has written to Transport for London (TfL) to raise concerns about a lack of funding for boroughs to deliver cycle training.
Report examines the safety of police pursuits in London
A new report into the safety of police pursuits in London has been published, setting out a series of recommendations to reduce the associated risks.
Andy Byford appointed London’s new transport commissioner
TfL has appointed Andy Byford as the Capital’s new transport commissioner, in what is being described as a ‘pivotal moment’ for the organisation.
Free bikes for NHS workers in Wandsworth
Wandsworth Council has been working closely with St George’s Hospital NHS Trust to provide its staff with free bikes – and advice on maintaining them.
TfL issues back-to-school guidance
As schools prepare to re-open, TfL has issued new guidance stressing the importance of enabling social distancing outside school gates and on London’s roads.
LRSC chair appointed new mayor of Hillingdon
Cllr Teji Barnes, chair of the London Road Safety Council, has been elected as the new mayor of Hillingdon.
London’s riders lift the lid on safety concerns
Drivers not looking and the use of mobile phones are two of the biggest fears expressed by Capital’s riders during a recent survey.
Government funding to help TfL protect key services
A London COVID-19 task force, comprising representatives of the Government and TfL, has been established to oversee operational decisions during the crisis.