Meet the new LRSC Chair
Hello to all our members. I am Cllr Teji Barnes, the new chairman of the London Road Safety Council. I have been an elected member of the LRSC since May 2014, which is the length of time I have been a councillor. The London borough I represent is Hillingdon. Historically, my background stemmed from the […]
VR film launched to improve understanding between cyclists and HGV drivers
A new virtual reality film, designed to provide vulnerable road users with a better understanding of what HGV drivers can and cannot see, has been launched by the Met Police and TfL.
Autonomous vehicles: London boroughs host data gathering exercise
A UK company has started data gathering in two London boroughs as part of plans to trial a shared driverless passenger service in the Capital next year.
Teji Barnes appointed new LRSC chair
Cllr Teji Barnes has been appointed as the new chair of the London Road Safety Council.
Young rider event to have London focus
Two London-based speakers are the first to be confirmed for a conference that will look at the challenge of reducing collisions and casualties among young, inexperienced powered two wheeler riders.
Panels improve fleet safety in Enfield
Enfield Council has become the first local authority in the UK to fit purpose-built safety panels – designed to prevent fatal collisions with vulnerable road users – to its vehicle fleet.
‘Blubel’ experiment may improve cyclists’ safety
Cyclists in Enfield are being asked to take part in a new scheme to highlight where improvements are needed along cycle lanes in the borough.
Santander Cycles celebrates 8th anniversary with record month
July 2018 was a record month for the Santander Cycle scheme – with more than 1.19m hires made across the Capital.
Cycle scheme targets ‘under-represented’ groups
Transport for London (TfL) is inviting community groups to apply for grants to make cycling more accessible to people who may not otherwise ride a bike.
London to become ‘world’s most walkable city’
Authorities in London aim to ensure that walking is prioritised in every new infrastructure scheme, as part of Capital’s first Walking Action Plan.