Monmouthshire Council Launches Road Safety Strategy Consultation With 40 Per Cent Casualty Reduction Target
Monmouthshire County Council invites residents to comment on its 2026-2040 Road Safety Strategy, aiming to cut vulnerable user injuries by 40 per cent.
Monmouthshire County Council has launched a public consultation titled Let’s Talk Road Safety regarding its draft Road Safety Strategy 2026-2040. The initiative invites residents, workers, students, and travellers to share their views on measures designed to make journeys safer for everyone within the county.
The long-term, evidence-led strategy focuses on reducing road casualties and improving safety for all users. It specifically targets groups most at risk of serious injury, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and young people aged 16 to 25.
Key priorities outlined in the draft include safer speeds, improved road infrastructure, positive road user behaviour, and enhanced vehicle safety. The council aims to reduce the number of vulnerable road users killed or seriously injured by at least 40 per cent by 2040.
Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment, Councillor Catrin Maby, emphasised the personal impact of road accidents. She stated: “Road safety affects every one of us, whether we travel by car, motorcycle, bicycle, public or on foot.” Behind every statistic is a person, a family and a community, which is why this work is so important.
The council noted that while casualties have reduced in recent years, every collision still has a lasting impact on individuals and communities. The online survey allows people to share their travel experiences and comment on the proposed actions.
The consultation remains open until Sunday, 3 January 2027. Residents can review the draft strategy and submit their responses via the official council website.
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