‘Traditionally underrepresented groups’ benefit from active travel funding
Community groups from across the Capital have been awarded funding to encourage people from all backgrounds to walk and cycle.
2Wheels London launches festive competition
Riders across London are being encouraged to test their observational skills – with the chance to win a £100 gift voucher.
Capital to stage motorcycle safety conference
London is playing host to a one-day conference – taking place in spring 2020 – which will focus on reducing casualties among motorcyclists.
Uber loses licence to operate in London
Transport for London (TfL) has labelled safety its ‘number one priority’ after announcing Uber will not be granted a new licence to operate in the Capital.
Walking scheme tackles isolation among older adults
An ‘innovative’ project, which used active travel to improve the health and independence of older adults in Redbridge, has been recognised with a national award.
Honouring those killed and injured on our roads
Cllr Teji Barnes, chair of the LRSC, recently attended a RoadPeace ceremony to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Road Safety Week: what’s happening across London?
With Road Safety Week 2019 now in full flow, local authorities and police forces across the Capital are placing extra emphasis on improving the safety of all road users.
Brake launches 2019 UK Road Safety Week
Nearly a third of drivers claim to have experienced a collision or near miss in the past year, a new survey published to mark the start of UK Road Safety Week suggests.
Campaign highlights dangers of mobile phone ‘obsession’
Safe in the cityTake care out there! 26% of fatal injuries in 2018 were to people walking. Safe streets save lives! Posted by London Road Safety Council on Thursday, 14 November 2019 The London Road Safety Council has launched a new campaign to highlight how the mobile phone obsession is putting people in danger as […]
Funding to support ‘well-researched’ road safety projects
Projects which can ‘demonstrate a clear road safety benefit to the wider community’ – at a regional or national level – are being encouraged to apply for a grant of up to £10,000.