Road Safety

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.

Our draft Road Safety Strategy includes measures as diverse as traffic calming, child pedestrian and cycle training schemes, School Travel Plans, local safety schemes and awareness campaigns such as don't drink and drive. It includes strong partnership working with Merseyside Police on enforcement measures and speed cameras and it includes a commitment to review speed limits.

You can download a copy of the draft Road Safety Strategy from the download box.