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Why we need media reporting guidelines for road safety

Language and accuracy matter, as they can contribute to making the roads less safe for non-motorists and how the law is applied

There’s a problem with how we talk about our roads. From news reports on “accidents” to who gets blamed for road danger in comment pieces, our media sources sometimes flip the sources of death and injury on their head.

Language and accuracy matter, and too often reporting contributes to making the roads less safe.

Road closed or open? The signs revamping low-traffic neighbourhoods

Fearing red signs sent the wrong message, one resident created an alternative – and councils are taking note

An alternative road sign is being adopted by communities around England to promote the benefits of low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTN).

Finding that the official signs on the temporary barriers installed in her own LTN in Brixton, London, conveyed the wrong message, Sarah Berry and other local residentsdesigned a green sign reading “road open to” with icons showing pedestrians, a scooter user, a wheelchair user and a bicycle.

Road closed or open? The signs revamping low-traffic neighbourhoods

Fearing red signs sent the wrong message, one resident created an alternative – and councils are taking note

An alternative road sign is being adopted by communities around England to promote the benefits of low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTN).

Finding that the official signs on the temporary barriers installed in her own LTN in Brixton, London, conveyed the wrong message, Sarah Berry and other local residentsdesigned a green sign reading “road open to” with icons showing pedestrians, a scooter user, a wheelchair user and a bicycle.

I never imagined when I whipped this together on illustrator a month or so ago that soon Councils would be installing them as official road signs. https://t.co/QPG9n4675R

How to take a cycling holiday this year despite the pandemic

From guided tours to maps and insurance, we have all the advice you need to have a successful cycling trip

Pandemic pedalling might have kept you fit and sane during lockdown, but if you’ve seen enough of your local lanes to last a lifetime, this summer could be the perfect time to spread your cycling wings. There’s a big wide world out there, but with travel bans likely to remain in place for many of the far-flung destinations that usually attract bicycling Brits, the safest and most accessible trips will be in the UK and mainland Europe.

How to take a cycling holiday this year despite the pandemic

From guided tours to maps and insurance, we have all the advice you need to have a successful cycling trip

Pandemic pedalling might have kept you fit and sane during lockdown, but if you’ve seen enough of your local lanes to last a lifetime, this summer could be the perfect time to spread your cycling wings. There’s a big wide world out there, but with travel bans likely to remain in place for many of the far-flung destinations that usually attract bicycling Brits, the safest and most accessible trips will be in the UK and mainland Europe.

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Why we need media reporting guidelines for road safety

Road closed or open? The signs revamping low-traffic neighbourhoods

Road closed or open? The signs revamping low-traffic neighbourhoods

How to take a cycling holiday this year despite the pandemic

How to take a cycling holiday this year despite the pandemic

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