Funding road safety improvements
Under its framework for Road Safety more than 120 road safety improvement projects have received funding from the Scottish Government, supporting efforts to help save lives on our roads.
A total of £10m has been allocated to councils from the Road Safety Improvement Fund for initiatives that address safety concerns across Scotland’s local road network. These projects include:
- Junction improvements, including upgraded signals, road studs, improved signage and shared footways and cycleways to promote safer active travel.
- Carriageway improvements, include resurfacing and alignment adjustments to enhance road conditions.
- Vehicle restraint systems, with a specific focus on protecting vulnerable road users, such as motorcyclists.
- New Pedestrian crossings to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians
- Traffic calming measures implemented in urban areas to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety.
- Speed management measures, including a 50mph pilot on key motorcycle routes in the Scottish Borders.
- Upgraded signage, such as vehicle activated signs to enhance driver awareness.
The Scottish Government's Road Safety Framework to 2030 sets out a vision for Scotland to have the best road safety performance in the world by 2030 and a compelling long-term vision for road safety, Vision Zero, where there are zero fatalities and serious injuries on Scotland's roads by 2050.