Thank you to everyone who contributed to the consultation and shared their opinions on Road Safety in Surrey. You have helped us to shape the plan which will be keeping our roads safe for generations to come.&nbsp;We will be publishing a first draft of the results in June and the final draft will be submitted to Select Committee and available for public viewing in July.&nbsp;

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Road safety is important for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest person in your family. Everyone who lives in the county will use Surrey’s road networks at some point in their life.&nbsp;&nbsp;We want to make sure everyone has the chance to join the conversation about road safety. We invite you to follow this link to&nbsp;<a href="https://view.genial.ly/65b7ac59ddb0ca0014ebe1cd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Road safety quiz (click Here)</a> and take some time to complete a quick, fun quiz about road safety.&nbsp;

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Surrey County Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, National Highways, Surrey Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, have set out their plans to eliminate road collisions resulting in death or serious injury by 2050. In line with international and national best practice, a new, draft ‘Surrey RoadSafe Vision Zero’ strategy has been developed by the partners, which focusses on five areas to help minimise the risk on Surrey’s roads. These are: <li>Safe speeds – ensuring our roads have appropriate speed limits, people comply with speed limits, and they are safe for walkers and cyclists</li><li>Safe road users – encouraging competent, safe and respectful road users </li><li>Safe roads and streets – streets that are well-designed, well-maintained streets and support active travel</li><li>Safe vehicles – vehicles are well-maintained and designed</li><li>Post Collision Response – a fast and effective multi-agency response to collisions.</li> Surrey County Council is carrying out a public consultation on the strategy that runs until 24 March 2024. The strategy proposes a 50% reduction of fatal and serious injuries by 2035 and a target of zero by 2050. Cllr Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth, said, “In recent years the annual number of fatal casualties in Surrey has been roughly half the amount there used to be in the early 2000s. However between 20 and 30 people still tragically die on Surrey’s roads every year and many more are injured. I am acutely aware of the impact that road collisions have on individuals, their families and local communities and this is why we must set ourselves these ambitious targets. “Road safety is a top priority for Surrey County Council. We’re also investing in more cycle and walking routes throughout the county, introducing lower speed limits on rural roads in the south of Surrey, improving crossing points around schools and providing cycle training for both children and adults. “I would like to encourage all residents to have their say on our important proposals to help us drive down death and injuries in Surrey now and for our future generations.” Dan Quin, Chief Fire Officer for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service – who is also National Fire Chief Council’s (NFCC) Road Safety Lead – said, “In Surrey, our fire and rescue teams attend more road traffic collisions than we do house fires. We have witnessed firsthand the life-changing injuries and the devastating impact on families who have lost loved ones. This collaborative strategy is our commitment to protecting road users. It’s a significant step towards creating a safer road environment for everyone. So please provide your input into our consultation to help shape a safer future for Surrey’s road network and its users.“