The London Road Safety Council (LRSC) has expressed concern that changes to the way road casualty and collision data is collected and recorded in the Capital will make it virtually impossible for the data to be meaningfully compared to many other parts of the country.
Monthly Archives: September 2017
New maps celebrate decade of navigating London on foot
Special anniversary ‘Legible London’ maps have been launched to help people living, working and visiting London to walk regularly around the Capital.
CS9 to include nearly 6km of segregated track
Plans for London’s newest cycle superhighway have been put out for consultation and the new route will include nearly 6km of segregated track.
It’s magic! Road safety show delivered to more than 100,000 primary pupils
A magic show which delivers road safety and sustainable travel messages to primary pupils across London is celebrating its fifth anniversary.
Uber loses licence to operate in London
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Uber will not be issued with a new private hire operator licence after the expiry of its current licence on 30 September.
School-run parents encouraged to ‘ditch the car’
More than 100 schools in 18 boroughs are marking World Car Free Day today (22 Sept) by encouraging parents and carers to permanently substitute their car journeys to school for walking or cycling.
Harrow campaign reminds motorists to watch out for motorcyclists
Harrow Council has launched a new campaign following a recent spike in collisions involving powered two wheelers (P2W) at specific hotspots in the borough.
School pollution report highlights need to tackle vehicle emissions
The authorities must undertake ‘serious and coordinated action’ to protect the most vulnerable school children in London from air pollution, a new report has concluded.
Research suggests Santander Cycle users shun helmets
New research into cycling habits in the Capital suggests that as many as six in 10 Santander Cycle users fail to wear a cycle helmet.
PCN increase will improve road safety and congestion – TfL
TfL is consulting on plans to increase the cost of its Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) in an effort to help reduce congestion and improve road safety.