West Midlands appoints UK-first road safety commissioner. Mat MacDonald says it is an “immense privilege” to have been appointed the West Midlands road safety commissioner – said to be the first role of its kind in the UK.

Chairpersons since 2000. 2023 – Present Sam Merison, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. 2020 – 2023 Philippa Young, Warwickshire County Council. 2018 – 2020

The Road Safety Knowledge Centre (Knowledge Centre) was originally developed and launched in 2010 by Road Safety GB, with funding provided by the Department for Transport. The Knowledge Centre is a web-based library of road safety related information and expertise, primarily from UK-based road ...

2 天之前 · Mat MacDonald says it is an “immense privilege” to have been appointed the West Midlands road safety commissioner – said to be the first role of its kind in the UK. Mr MacDonald is an NHS doctor with experience supporting victims of road collisions and is a previous chair of the Better Streets ...

2024年11月4日 · Free resources to help local authorities take part in Road Safety Week are now available on the Brake website. The theme for this year’s Road Safety Week, which takes place between 17-23 November, is ‘After the Crash’.. Organised by Brake, Road Safety Week is widely regarded as the UK’s biggest annual road safety campaign.

2024年10月1日 · Please see my comment on the other ‘tyre-related KSIs’ story. I would add, how is the average motorist supposed to to ‘.. inspect their tyres regularly for any signs of damage, such as cuts, bulges, or other issues that might compromise safety.?

2024年10月22日 · The Road Safety GB Academy has a number of courses taking place over the coming months, as it continues to help road safety practitioners enhance their skills in order to deliver effective, evidence-led road safety interventions.

2024年11月7日 · Road Safety GB has announced the winners of its 2024 awards, with Dr Suzy Charman receiving the Achievement Award and Corporate Awards presented to Acusensus and GEM Motoring Assist.

2024年11月18日 · To mark the start of Road Safety Week, Brake is launching a new Road Victims’ Charter, demanding essential actions to ensure all those affected by road crashes receive the respect, support, and justice they deserve.

2024年5月16日 · Road Safety GB has put its support behind a new manifesto which sets out four life-saving priorities for the next government to implement. The Road Safety Manifesto has been coordinated by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) and calls for immediate and strategic action to address the persistent issue of road fatalities and serious injuries in the UK.