Infrastructure Minister has welcomed a substantial
response to the Safer Journeys to School consultation which
closed yesterday.
Six hundred and one responses were received to the Safer Journeys
to School: Consultation on overtaking and passing buses which
explored whether clearer, more targeted rules on driver behaviour
around buses could help reduce risk, particularly when children
are getting on and off. The Department will now analyse the
responses and use this evidence to help develop the next steps.
said: “I want to thank
everyone who took the time to respond to this important
consultation. Tragic incidents involving children at bus stops
have highlighted the risks that can arise when passengers are
getting on or off buses. These moments present a period of
particular vulnerability, especially where children may need to
cross the road and where traffic speed, visibility or road layout
increase the potential for harm. The responses received will
play an important role in shaping the next steps, including the
progression of legislation and a wider package of measures across
education, engineering and enforcement. I am committed to
bringing forward measures that will make a meaningful difference
to the safety of children travelling to and from school.
"Road safety is of the utmost importance. I will continue to do
all that I can to keep children and everyone safe on our roads."
