Transport Safety Policy - Worcestershire County Council

To optimise equality ofopportunity for all ofWorcestershire'scitizens with thedesired outcome ofcreating a fairersociety.StrongerCommunitiesMeeting theneeds ofchildren andyoung peopleWhen people feel that the road network is unsafeto walk or cycle a particular route, their journeychoices become limited. For those without accessto a car and where public transport is not a viableoption this leads to reduced opportunity foremployment, health care, education, shopping andrecreation and contributing to social exclusion.To enhance the qualityof life forWorcestershire'sresidents by promotinga healthy, naturalenvironment,conserving our historicbuilt environment andpreserving our heritageassetsImprovinghealth and wellbeing;Any prevalent or even perceived hazardsthroughout an area reduces the ability for the publicto be able to enjoy the area to it's full potential.Residential, shopping and recreation areas can beadversely affected by traffic dangers and have amajor detrimental impact on the vitality of the area,hindering people's enjoyment of the space andability to make good use of facilities.To enhance the qualityof Worcestershire'sTransport Asset,through sensitive andappropriate designwith the desiredoutcome of reducingthe costs andinconvenience ofmaintenance worksStrongerCommunitiesRoad traffic accidents often result in damage tohighway assets. Improved highway design for thereduction of traffic accidents will lead to reducedcosts of accident damage to highway assets.