MS, Cabinet Secretary for North Wales & Transport:
I am proud to launch today the partnership plan for road
safety in Wales. This plan sets out a robust governance
structure, clear aims and priorities for reducing road-related
harm, and a headline target to significantly lower the number of
people killed or seriously injured on our roads. The Welsh
Government together with its partners should follow up with a
detailed delivery plan, outlining concrete actions and safety
performance indicators to guide our progress.
Road safety is a cross-cutting priority at the heart of our
transport strategy. It is essential for building an efficient,
effective, fair and inclusive transport system, one that enables
everyone in Wales to access employment, services, and education,
supports thriving communities, and drives economic growth.
Our approach to road safety is based on the principle that our
life and health should not be compromised by our need to travel.
To achieve this, we will use the Safe System approach to minimise
risk and work towards Vision Zero, where there is no loss of life
or serious injury on our roads.
I am committed to aligning and integrating road safety with
broader transport Policy, and to working collaboratively across
health and public health, occupational health and safety,
environment and decarbonisation, education, and social justice.
By maximising the benefits of partnership, we can truly deliver
safer roads for everyone in Wales.
I also welcome the recent publication of the Department for
Transport's Road Safety Strategy. The alignment between this UK
strategy and our own Partnership Plan—both grounded in the Safe
System approach and a commitment to Vision Zero—creates a strong
foundation for collaboration.
Together, we invite all partners, stakeholders, and communities
to join us in this vital mission.
