Transport for London (TfL) has announced a range of new programmes to improve road safety.
Included within this was the the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), a initiative which reduces lethal blind spots on lorries, is already helping to save lives and prevent life-changing injuries.
Last year, TfL enhanced DVS requirements, with all HGVs over 12 tonnes required to have a three-star rating or fit Progressive Safe System measures to operate in Greater London.
TfL also promoted the Safer Junctions programme that has delivered life-saving changes at 45 junctions across London, with work recently starting at Lambeth Bridge and Battersea Bridge.
The transport body announced that it had exceeded its target to lower speed limits on 140km of roads by March 2024, with 264km of TfL roads now subject to a 20mph limit.
To this end, TfL continues to work closely with the police to increase their capacity to take enforcement action against drivers and riders who speed, given the risk and harm it causes.
CEO of Brake, the road safety charity, Ross Moorlock, said: “We are delighted to continue this work, providing trauma-informed and individual-led support to road victims in London thanks to the pro-active support of TfL and MOPAC.
“Victim support is a key pillar of the safe systems approach to road safety and for as long as we are able, we will be there to help families in need.”
Achievements and innovations in road safety will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
