For every pedestrian KSI involving a cycle, there were 24 involving a car.
Highway Code campaigns should focus on the need for drivers to show more care towards pedestrians; few pedestrians are reported seriously injured by cyclists.
See AVZ briefing:
actionvisionzero.org/2026/04/15/a...
In collisions between cars and cycles, DfT stats show a cyclist is 329 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured than is a car occupant.
It is time to reform our civil compensation system and introduce presumed liability.
See AVZ's briefing:
actionvisionzero.org/2026/04/15/a...
V. good to see launch of 10 Asks for Safer Streets by Better Streets for Liverpool. The asks focus on changes that can make a real difference in reducing numbers of road casualties AND make the region a great place to walk, wheel and cycle.
Short video:
drive.google.com/file/d/1z-Aa...
Sentencing Act 2026 reforms mean prison - already only used in less than 1% of motoring offences - will now no longer be an option except for the most serious cases of dangerous driving and causing death or serious injury by impaired driving.
See our briefing
actionvisionzero.org/2026/03/30/a...
NEW EPISODE! 🚨 London’s road danger reduction plan under the microscope. What will it take to achieve Vision Zero by 2041?
With @willnorman.co.uk, @adamtranter.bsky.social & @lauralaker.bsky.social
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts:
shows.acast.com/streets-ahea...
New Transport for London Speed Limit map just out. Shows huge coverage of 20mph limits (in green).
NB 69% of road casualties in London are on main roads ("A"/"B" classified) so great to see TfL and many boroughs bringing in 20mph on these roads too.
Open the app to drill down
If only we could take 3 countries with the same cars, laws, etc, change most 30mph speed limits to 20mph in one of them and measure the results. Wales did that and now a Senedd Research report has shown how casualties dropped, -23.8% compared to England -5.2% and Scotland +3.1%. #20splenty
Social media graphic with statement from Caroline Russell AM on Vision Zero Action Plan 2 with pale green background and a strip across the top showing a diverse group of people walking, wheeling, riding a bike and using a walking stick: “Collisions, never ‘accidents’, happen daily. They happen when people make mistakes. Whoever slips up, whether it’s a tired child scooting home or a weary person at the wheel of a car or lorry, the price should not be death or life-changing injury. I’m glad to see the Mayor and his teams understand that to achieve Vision Zero we need to create city streets where no one is harmed when, inevitably, mistakes are made. “Too often there has been a culture on our roads where speeding, distraction and risky driving are treated as acceptable, when in reality they can have devastating consequences. It’s encouraging to see VZAP2 clearly challenge that way of thinking and recognise that changing the culture around driving has to be part of the solution. “I love the new ideas for ‘hospital zones’ and ‘evening streets’ building on the success of School Streets to reduce road risk and improve air quality. I’m pleased to see that side road zebras, reminding drivers to give way to people crossing, will also be piloted.
Social media graphic with statement from Caroline Russell AM on Vision Zero Action Plan 2 with pale green background and a strip across the top showing a diverse group of people walking, wheeling, riding a bike and using a walking stick: “VZAP2 emphasises partnership working between TfL, the Met and the boroughs not only to create safer more inclusive streets, but also to provide support for bereaved families and crash survivors through effective collision investigation along with routine challenge of ‘fatal four’ offences: speeding, driving under the influence of drink or drugs, not wearing a seatbelt, and using a mobile phone. “The Mayor's VZAP2 Plan has set out clear actions and targets, and what matters most now for Londoners is delivery. I will continue my work on the Assembly to scrutinise his progress closely and ensure that every policy set out is followed through and fully implemented so we can end the trauma of road harm in our city.”
So good that the Mayor’s Vision Zero Action Plan 2 is finally out – with strong recommendations on culture shift and reducing danger.
What matters now is delivery. I’ll keep pushing at City Hall to make sure TfL gets on with urgency making London’s streets safer for everyone. 🧵[1/7]
Today, I was proud to join @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
to launch London's bold new Vision Zero Action Plan.
Vision Zero is our initiative – with TfL, Met Police & London’s Councils - to eliminate tragic deaths & serious injuries on our streets by 2041.
Great to see the launch of TfL's Vision Zero Action Plan 2 today. Its strength is that it is about actions (not just words) and the actions cover what's important in reducing road casualties inc. vehicle speeds, safe high streets, enforcement and traffic reduction
content.tfl.gov.uk/vision-zero-...
New AVZ blog looks at the impact of (drivers who) Fail to Stop - the vast majority of those injured or killed are people walking or cycling. Once again the justice system fails these victims with most offences only resulting in a relatively small fine.
actionvisionzero.org/2026/03/12/a...
Great to be working with @camdencouncil.bsky.social on Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood to make attractive, healthy, accessible & safe streets for all!
Have your say on improvements on this phase - the group of alleyways situated behind Holborn Station. consultations.wearecamden.org/supporting-c...
Delighted to show Lilian Greenwood & DfT how we're transforming Lambeth Bridge - formally one of the most dangerous junctions in London for cyclists.
The TfL team is delivering a safer road layout, crossings, bike lanes, signals, bridge protection, SUDs & more 🚲🚶♀️🚲🚶♀️💚
#VisionZeroLDN
Excellent feature from @davidzipper.bsky.social on the huge impact that tackling speeding can have in reducing road casualties in urban areas.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Part of our series "Who’s getting hurt on the roads", this blog looks at who tends to get hurt in drink drive crashes. Analysis shows drink driving is a threat to car occupants but it is not a lead source of harm to active road users, especially not cyclists.
actionvisionzero.org/2026/02/20/a...
You’d think London’s roads calm down after work - but after 6pm the West End turns into Wild West, with no congestion charge and few parking controls.
@cleancitiescampaign.org analysis shows dramatic increase of cars entering central London in evening 6-7pm (56%+) compared to morning 8-9am... 1/9
People asked if we should have included the Covid years (2020/21) in this analysis, so revised briefing of where pedestrian and cycling KSIs occur looking at 2024 casualties only. Pattern remains with vast majority of cycling and pedestrian KSIs in urban areas.
actionvisionzero.org/2026/02/17/a...
In the light of the UK Govt's new Road Safety Strategy, AVZ briefing looks at where pedestrian and cycling KSIs occur (predominantly in urban areas). RSS needs more focus on reducing road danger in urban areas and these v high numbers of KSIs.
actionvisionzero.org/2026/02/17/a...
New AVZ blog and briefing highlights inconsistencies in sentencing drivers involved in fatal crashes.
It is very rare for drivers to receive long sentences (jailed for nine years or longer) or lifetime driving bans (which were almost never given).
actionvisionzero.org/2026/02/12/a...
NEW #carspreading danger: @cleancitiescampaign.org analysis reveals a 92% rise in number of US-style pick-up trucks on UK roads. We've now more than half a million pick-up trucks where young children can’t be seen over high bonnet ⚠️ 1/7
Short AVZ briefing about how well walking, wheeling and cycling are doing in London based on the 2025 Travel In London report.
Good news is growth in the number of cycling trips and the fact that amongst London residents, walking accounts for 38% of all trips.
actionvisionzero.org/2026/01/27/a...
Great to be able to be part of this series of podcasts. Thanks so much for organising and all the best for reducing road danger and making Birmingham a better place for walking, wheeling and cycling.
AVZ on new Road Safety Strategy:
1. Ambitious targets BUT long-term Vision Zero needed
2. Themes based on Safe System
3. Focus needed on a)harm motor vehicles pose to people walking and cycling (a third of KSIs), b) reducing vehicle speeds + c) traffic volumes.
actionvisionzero.org/2026/01/08/a...
20's Plenty and it could deliver 20% of the UK Gov's 10-year target of a 65% reduction in casualties in just 20 months.
The Road Safety Strategy is an opportunity to address the dangers pedestrians face every day, but the vision should be for zero people to lose their lives. We should not accept that a certain number of people will die on our roads.
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🏆 Big congratulations to all of last nights winners at the LCC Awards!
🧑💻 Check out the blog on our website for the full list of prize winners, and nominees: bit.ly/3KZ0PcR
2/2 What would encourage them to cycle? For those open to cycling, both genders reported safer roads, ie slower speeds, less traffic and more considerate driving. Read our summary of the survey findings and see how females and males report the same barriers and encouragement sources with cycling.
1/2 Latest DfT National Travel Survey found females in England averaged only 8 cycling trips in 2024, just 34% that of males. It is also less than females did in 2002. Read AVZ summary to see how they differ and the change over the last 22 years.
actionvisionzero.org/2025/11/25/a...
New data shows that since @mayoroflondon.bsky.social
launched the Direct Vision Standard lorry safety scheme in London we've seen:
📉a 50% fall in people killed & seriously injured by HGVs
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️six fewer fatalities every year
tinyurl.com/j3475ua3
