PACTS was pleased to join the British Horse Society to mark 10 years of the Dead Slow campaign. The campaign has helped improve safety for horse riders, including changes to the Highway Code, but there is more to do to protect vulnerable road users.
#RoadSafety #TransportSafety
🌟 One year on the Board 🌟
Our Trustees Keith Irving and Mara Makoni reflect on their first year at PACTS, sharing insights on transport safety, key challenges, and what’s ahead.
Read more: www.pacts.org.uk/one-year-on-... #TransportSafety #RoadSafety #PACTSCommunity
We’re pleased to welcome Prof Ashleigh Filtness as Chair and Dr Ruth Madigan as Vice Chair of our Road User Behaviour Working Party.
They’ll be leading members on key issues like fatigue, behaviour and human–vehicle interaction. Great to have them on board. www.pacts.org.uk/pacts-road-u...
New rail safety campaign launched this week by Govia Thameslink Railway, featuring Diane Morgan, tackling everyday risks like rushing for trains and door obstructions. With 800+ preventable accidents yearly, it’s great to see fresh approaches to behaviour change. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xpt...
Following the Herman De Croo Lecture, PACTS joined a Cambridge session with the Greater Cambridge Partnership on delivering transport innovation. From automated vehicles to active travel, plus a ride on a Level 4 automated bus—great to see policy in action. #TransportSafety #Innovation
PACTS attended a rail safety event in Parliament this week, hosted by Govia Thameslink Railway.
Great discussions on passenger behaviour, platform safety and reducing risk across the network, highlighting how behaviour change can improve outcomes.
#TransportSafety #RailSafety
Delighted to co-host the 2026 Herman De Croo Lecture with @etsc.eu & @waymo.bsky.social in Cambridge. Nick Reed’s thought-provoking talk on “good vs bad drivers” in an age of automation sparked lively debate well into dinner. #TransportSafety #RoadSafety #FutureOfMobility
Welcome to new PACTS member Tesco. As one of the UK’s largest retailers and fleet operators, Tesco brings valuable experience in fleet safety and work related road risk. We look forward to working together to improve transport safety.
www.tescoplc.com
#TransportSafety #RoadSafety #FleetSafety #PACTS
🚗 Member Spotlight: GEM Motoring Assist 🚗
For decades, GEM has helped drivers, riders & pedestrians stay safe, fund road safety projects & share free advice. As a PACTS member, they shape evidence-led transport policy. Learn more: www.pacts.org.uk/member-spotl... #RoadSafety #PACTS
🚦 Yesterday PACTS welcomed members to the Council of Members meeting at the House of Commons, chaired by Andy MacNae. Discussions covered the Road Safety Strategy, consultations, and updates from Working Parties on road, rail, air, and vehicle safety. #RoadSafety #PACTS
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The PACTS newsletter shares updates on policy, research, parliamentary activity, events and consultations across road, rail and wider transport safety.
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🚦 Have your say on the future of road safety in Great Britain.
New Government consultations alongside the Road Safety Strategy cover driver training, eyesight testing, vehicle safety tech and more.
PACTS has prepared explainers to help you respond.
Read more: www.pacts.org.uk/consulting-o...
Our new PACTS Membership Brochure is now available.
Discover how to access expert policy briefings, events, consultations and a strong network committed to safe roads.
Read more and join us: www.pacts.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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We were delighted to host Chris Boardman CBE for this year’s lecture, with support from Jacobs. He shared how evidence-led speed management, safer infrastructure, and visible enforcement can drastically cut deaths and injuries on UK roads. Read the full lecture here: www.pacts.org.uk/events/pacts...
🚦 Member Spotlight: @brakecharity.bsky.social e 🚦
Celebrating 30 years of supporting road victims & safer streets. Brake educates, campaigns & shapes policy, giving road victims a voice with MPs & policymakers. www.pacts.org.uk/member-spotl... #RoadSafety #TransportSafety #Brake #MemberSpotlight
Join us for the Herman De Croo Lecture 2026 on 24 March at St John’s College, Cambridge. Dr Nick Reed explores safe driving, new mobility tech, and the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. Limited places – register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-herma...
#RoadSafety #TransportPolicy #AutomatedVehicles
🚨 New PACTS report: Seat belt and phone use remain serious hidden risks on UK roads. Smarter tech, updated law & stronger enforcement can save lives.
Read more:www.pacts.org.uk/hidden-risks-on-uk-roads...
#RoadSafety #TransportSafety #SeatBelts #MobilePhones
I’m very proud to have been part of this report with @pactsuk.bsky.social and @sarahcoombesmp.bsky.social on the serious and growing problem of Ghost Plates. The past couple of months have been incredibly eye-opening, to say the least: transportsafetyappg.org.uk/inquiries/ve...
On Monday, PACTS hosted our Council of Members at the House of Commons. We heard from Dr Helen Wells on Operation Topaz, shared insights from our Safe System report, and members highlighted activity across the network. #RoadSafety #TransportSafety #PACTS
PACTS supported yesterday’s launch of the Protecting Young Drivers website at the House of Commons. It offers evidence-based guidance to better support newly licensed drivers and reduce harm for all road users.
www.protectyoungdrivers.com
#YoungDrivers #RoadSafety #VisionZero
This #TrusteesWeek we’re celebrating the people who keep PACTS strong, strategic, and accountable - our amazing trustees. Their guidance helps make UK transport safer for everyone.
Learn more 👉 www.pacts.org.uk/about/people...
PACTS was proud to support a Ministerial reception celebrating 20 years of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. Two decades of independent no-blame investigations have made UK rail travel safer for everyone. 🚆 #RailSafety #TransportSafety #RAIB #PACTS
Last week, at Westminster, PACTS hosted a Parliamentary Lunch with @andymacnaemp.bsky.social, Ruth Cadbury MP, and Simon Turner (DfBB). Corporate members explored how safer roads benefit business and society, focusing on work-related risk, tech, and data. #RoadSafety #PACTS
Delighted to announce speakers for our PACTS Behaviour Change Conference on 20 Nov 2025. Hear experts on influencing safer driving for young, novice & work drivers. Join the discussion & submit your questions.
Register now: www.pacts.org.uk/events/pacts...
#RoadSafety #BehaviourChange #Transport
Over 1,600 deaths and 30,000 serious injuries happen on UK roads each year, costing £55bn. PACTS’ recommendations for the Government’s road safety strategy focus on harm reduction and Safe System principles. Bold action can save lives. www.pacts.org.uk/wp-content/u... #RoadSafety #SafeSystem
Why do we need to change driver behaviour and whose? Join PACTS Online Autumn Conference on 20 Nov to explore research, interventions, and post-collision safety. Submit questions to our expert panel. Register: www.pacts.org.uk/events/pacts... #RoadSafety #PACTS #TransportPolicy
Is reducing road danger a ‘war on motorists’?
LTNs cut injuries by 35% in London.
Most VRU deaths involve cars, not bikes or pedestrians.
Evidence matters.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08...
#RoadSafety #ActiveTravel #LTNs #TransportPolicy
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🚸 New TfL data: 20 mph limits cut deaths/serious injuries by 34%, incl. 75% drop in child fatalities. Wales saw ~100 fewer KSI in year one. Evidence is clear—lower speeds save lives. Govt strategy must act. #RoadSafety #20mph #SafeStreets #VisionZero www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What’s stopping more people from commuting by bike?
To mark Cycle to Work Day in the UK, Zag asks Cycling UK, London Cycling Campaign and the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety what steps the nation must take to boost bike commutes.
Read more: zagdaily.com/featured/cyc...