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Birmingham City Council is leading the way in urban road safety with its visionary Road Harm Reduction Strategy. This initiative focuses on Vision Zero, and aims to eradicate road-related fatalities and serious injuries on roads. Here are some key highlights of the Road Harm Reduction Strategy designed to address the concerning rate of road incidents resulting in fatalities and severe injuries: 1️⃣ Reducing vehicle speeds and volumes 2️⃣ Prioritizing walking and cycling 3️⃣ Implementing the 'Healthy Streets' framework 4️⃣ Rethinking street design for community and sustainability This strategy aligns with RoadTrace's mission. Like Birmingham, RoadTrace is committed to make safer streets. Birmingham's example could serve as an insightful model for other local authorities exploring similar transformative approaches. Read more about Birmingham's strategy by Highways News here: https://lnkd.in/eAc9QZhf Connect with us today and learn how RoadTrace works to make road journeys a safer experience. More information on www.RoadTrace.eu #RoadSafety #VisionZero #FutureofMobility #Birmingham #RoadTrace

We're excited to share our updated Vision Zero Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries. What's New: - High-Risk Network: Identifying critical areas for targeted interventions. - In-Depth Data Analysis: Uncovering trends and patterns to inform decisions with updated New Statistics calculated, such as: The fatality rate per 100 million VMT Proportion of Severe and Fatal Injury Crash by Speed Limit Seasonal Crash Patterns  Intersection Crashes by Control Type Predominant Environmental Conditions for Crashes Involving VRUs  Predominant Conditions for Pedestrians with Low Mobility  Equity Considerations -Enhanced Post-Crash Care: Improving outcomes for crash victims. -Strategic Prioritization: Optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact, considering absolute and relative metrics for crashes and impact in the community, resource availability, project stage, and detailed documentation of actions taken in the past and planned already identified. -Community Engagement: Empowering residents to promote road safety. -Learning from the Past: Assessing our previous plans to inform future actions. - Safety Path Framework moving forward. https://lnkd.in/gziUS_bu

🌐 Every year, over 1 million lives are tragically lost on urban roads, disproportionately affecting pedestrians and cyclists in low- and middle-income countries. However, governments worldwide are calling for change. Join us for a webinar discussing the critical Second Decade of Action for Road Safety, which aims to cut road fatalities and injuries by 50% by 2030. In this session, experts will share insights on the significance of this initiative and showcase real-world case studies and best practices. Be part of the solution: Discover how road safety policies and interventions create safer streets for everyone.  👉Register today: https://bit.ly/3J0y771 #cyclingcities25 #ACRoS_Cities

EVENT UPDATE 🚦📢 Towards Safer Roads For All Vulnerable Road Users: A Shared Goal. Ember months are deadly months in #Africa, every year millions of lives are impacted by road traffic crashes as result of the festivities been celebrated every year ending; many of this crashes could have been prevented with better awareness and safer road practices. #RethinkMobility Our roads connect us, carrying us to work, school, family, and friends. Yet, these journeys are too often fraught with risk due to reckless driving, lack of attention, and insufficient knowledge about road safety measures. #ClaimingOurSpace campaign organised in collaboration with #FRSC Jos, Plateau State Sector Command is a call to action with the theme: #SpeakUpAgainstDangerousDriving a reminder that safety on our roads is everyone's responsibility and that even the smallest actions can save lives. YOURS creating road safety awareness is crucial because it fosters a shared understanding of the responsibilities each of us has on the road. Whether we are drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers, we all contribute to the safety and security of our roads. Public awareness campaigns was a success with #NYSC Corps members in attendance and many other organization #PearlMedical & #Plateauriders were represented, this campaign serve as a powerful tool to educate and inspire the general public, reminding us to slow down, keep focused, and respect traffic laws. It is easy to forget that an instant of distraction or a momentary lapse in judgment can have life-altering consequences, not only for ourselves but for countless others. #MakeItSafe Our vision is simple yet powerful: safer roads for all. By sharing this video, we hope to encourage a commitment to road safety that goes beyond individual action. It’s about building a culture that prioritizes caution, empathy, and responsibility. Let’s remind one another that every trip, every crossing, and every decision on the road matters. Thank you for watching and supporting this campaign. Together let’s stay aware, stay safe, and make road safety a priority. Carla Solis Uehara Iván Víquez Solórzano Sana' Khasawneh United Nations Cities4Children - The Global Alliance UNICEF

Did you know? 🚦 William Phelps Eno, known as the Father of Traffic Safety, revolutionized our roads by inventing essential traffic elements like the stop sign, zebra crossing, roundabouts, and even one-way streets! 🚧 His innovations have made our daily commutes safer and more organized. https://lnkd.in/fzpnPPW #trafficsafety #innovation #urbanplanning #didyouknow #safetyfirst #williamphelpseno #linkedinlearning #publicsafety #transportation #cityplanning #safetytips #historyfacts #trafficcontrol #publicawareness

On Saturday, members of the coalition met with other advocates and groups to review the Wîhkwêntôwin Neighbourhood Renewal designs and discuss how we can advocate for better. This included a bike tour of the neighbourhood to review the designs while being at the location. The last location we went to was Ezio Farone Park. While we were applauding the closure of the access from the neighbourhood onto the highlevel bridge, a cyclist was struck by a driver. Thankfully, it seems like the cyclist will survive. We are hoping they have a fast recovery. However, this avoidable incident highlights the need for safe infrastructure in our communities. City of Edmonton has highlighted several goals that they intend to achieve by 2050. Among those goals is #VisionZero and a desire for 50% modal share by non-care trips. As a society we cannot achieve these goals until we put the lives & safety of those outside of vehicles above the convenience of drivers. "A driver might get mad" is not an acceptable reason to design infrastructure that endangers the lives of pedestrians, cyclists, or others. Join us is giving feedback to the project team on the Wîhkwêntôwin Neighbourhood Renewal project. The survey is available here: https://lnkd.in/ev4fbBYi and there will be in-person meetings on July 11 & 17 (details at the link above).

Non-urban innovation is a powerful driver of growth, contributing 25% of England’s economy. These areas are home to businesses with unique strengths that can fuel both economic growth and climate action.   Our latest report, Beyond City Limits: Realising the Opportunities of Non-Urban Innovation, highlights success stories and actionable strategies to unlock the untapped potential of the UK’s towns and rural communities.   Explore the opportunities and challenges that define innovation beyond urban areas.   👉 https://lnkd.in/d2JAeDKM   #BeyondCityLimits #Innovation #RuralGrowth #Sustainability BAE Systems, Shropshire Council, Herefordshire Council, Monmouthshire County Council, Powys County Council, Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, Skyports Drone Services, Royal Mail, B4RN - Broadband for the Rural North Ltd, Low Carbon Hub, The Scotland 5G Centre

8km of new highway is set to transform the New England town of Singleton as around 15,000 vehicles per day are removed from the town’s streets. The New England Highway Singleton Bypass will reduce the number of heavy and oversized vehicles within the town, bypass five sets of traffic lights, ease congestion and improve safety for all road users. With interactive mapping and detailed project information, our portal https://lnkd.in/gjvCm5mZ showcases the numerous benefits that the project will bring to the region and the state’s highway network. Recent portal updates for Transport for NSW have allowed the community to quickly understand the outcomes and project modifications from the Review of Environmental Factors (REF). New mapping layers and supporting documentation provide easy-to-understand and easy-to-use information to support community engagement. One of our favourite elements of this portal is the before-and-after sliders, which show exactly how key aspects of the proposed project will interface with existing assets. This enables users to understand exactly how the project will impact the local environment. Added to that is a spectacular fly-through video that takes users through the entirety of the Singleton Bypass.

🚨 E-BIKE BATTERY FIRES 🔋🚲 Coffey Modica partner Michael P. Mezzacappa tackles the burning issue of e-bike battery fires in his latest City Limits editorial. 𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗘-𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 “𝙀-𝙗𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙣𝙤 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙙.” 🔥 The problem: Spreading beyond NYC to cities nationwide  🏛️ The solution: Reforms needed at all government levels 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬: https://lnkd.in/gui2jUg3 #EBikeSafety #PublicPolicy #UrbanSafety #LegalExperts

I am big supporter of implementing multiple measures to reduce traffic accidents, especially for cyclists and pedestrians, who are too often victims of reckless and distracted drivers. The plan to lower the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph citywide could significantly help in reducing the over 115 traffic related deaths in 2023 across the city of Chicago. "Vision Zero" - the goal of eliminating pedestrian and cyclist fatalities on the road to zero - is an ambitious but important one that requires many different policy changes and infrastructure investments. This proposed speed limit reduction is an important element to achieve "Vision Zero".