Monmouthshire County Council is developing a new Road Safety Strategy aimed at making journeys safer for everyone who lives, works in or visits the county.

The strategy, which will cover the period from 2026 to 2040, will build on recent progress and set out how the council and its partners will work together to reduce road danger through safer speeds, roads and streets, vehicles, road users and effective partnership working.

The number of people killed or seriously injured on Monmouthshire’s roads fell from 63 in 2021 to 42 in 2024. However, the council recognises that every collision can have a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities.

The strategy will build on a broad programme of road safety education and engagement already being delivered across the county. Over the past year, around 800 children have taken part in Child Pedestrian Training, while approximately 650 Year 6 pupils attended transition workshops focused on road safety awareness and safe journeys to secondary school.

In addition, 300 pupils completed cycle training, around 100 sixth form and college students attended DOMINO pre-driver presentations, and the council has completed 25 Active Travel School Plans over the past three years. Around 85 school route assessments have also been undertaken since the start of 2025 to help ensure safe routes between home and school.

Particular attention will be given to vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and young people aged 16 to 25. The strategy proposes measures aimed at reducing the number of vulnerable road users killed or seriously injured by at least 40% by 2040.

Cllr Catrin Maby, Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment, said: “Everyone should be able to travel around Monmouthshire safely and confidently. While the figures show progress, we know there is more to do to prevent serious injuries and protect people using our roads.

“Our new strategy will provide a clear, evidence-led approach, helping us focus investment, education and practical improvements where they are most needed. Residents’ experiences and local knowledge will be an important part of shaping this work.”

Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the draft strategy through a public consultation on Let’s Talk Monmouthshire. Further details will be announced shortly.

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