Improving road safety and reducing casualties on our roads is a priority for our Local Transport Plan. Our aim is to provide a safe and efficient highway network for all users, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable users, and our new priorities for action that have been identified.
The road safety strategy for Merseyside has two main themes: first, it seeks to sustain our success in reducing child casualties which are particularly numerous in the more deprived areas; second, it proposes additional programmes to combat newer and rising threats to adults, where younger adults are found to be especially at risk. The partnership between the highway authorities in Merseyside and the Police is strong, as is their joint commitment to tackling this problem.
Measures implemented by the Merseyside Transport Partnership include traffic calming, child pedestrian and cycle training schemes, School Travel Plans, local safety schemes and awareness campaigns such as don't drink and drive. Our work has involved strong partnership working with Merseyside Police on enforcement measures and speed cameras and it includes a commitment to review speed limits.
Below are links to what work each district council is doing on improving road safety;
05.02.2012
Part of the Cycle Aigburth project, a Sunday ride designed to increase your confidence.
09.01.2012
A new landing stage for the Mersey Ferries has opened to passengers at Liverpool's Pier Head.