Parents urged to speak to children ahead of secondary school transition
The London Road Safety Council (LRSC) has urged parents to take the opportunity over the summer holidays to speak to their children about road safety, in a bid to reduce the number of children killed or seriously injured on the Capital’s roads.
Funding to make walking and cycling more accessible to all
More than £500,000 of funding has been made available for community and not-for-profit groups in London to encourage people of all backgrounds to walk and cycle.
Road Safety Week to celebrate those who make a difference
‘Road safety heroes’ has been announced as the theme for this year’s Road Safety Week, which takes place between 15-21 November.
New enforcement cameras ‘to cut road danger and congestion’
TfL says the introduction of at least 50 new enforcement cameras – to enforce civil traffic rules at junctions – will play ‘a vital part’ in helping to meet its Vision Zero ambition.
New Congestion Charge proposals aim to support sustainable travel
New proposals for the future of the Congestion Charge, designed to encourage sustainable travel in central London, have been outlined.
Government announces more funding to support ‘active travel boom’
The Government has increased the cycling and walking budget announced at the Spending Review to £338m, in a bid to ensure the ‘active travel boom seen throughout the pandemic will continue to thrive’.
Westminster signs up to London’s rental e-scooter trial
Westminster City Council has confirmed plans to join the Capital’s trial of rental e-scooters next month.
Biker Down! London to resume in September
Free sessions to teach riders what to do if they are the first on the scene at a collision which involves a fellow biker will resume in September – with booking now available.
Alison Gowman appointed new LRSC chair
Alderman Alison Gowman has been appointed as the new chair of the London Road Safety Council (LRSC).
President outlines how the LRSC is creating a safer London
The role of the London Road Safety Council (LRSC) is to advocate action to create a safer environment for the Capital, including places where people of all ages and abilities feel safe to walk and cycle.