A key objective of Our Council Plan is to keep people safe from vulnerable situations, including whilst using the public highway network. KPI41 of Our Council Plan relates to a reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured whilst using the public highway.
A new West Sussex Road Safety Strategy sets out the vision of the County Council to reduce the number of road traffic collision casualties through integration of the Safe System, a widely adopted best practice approach to road safety and traffic management.
Safe System relies on five key elements working together to reduce physical harm in road traffic collisions: Safe Road Use, Safe Speeds, Safe Roads and Roadsides, Safe Vehicles, and Post Crash Response. Applying the Safe System is proactive, identifying and mitigating latent risks in the transportation system.
Following public consultation, the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport will be asked to approve the West Sussex Road Safety Strategy.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 division;
Decision status: For Determination
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/01/2025
Decision due: April 2025 by Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport (Cllr Joy Dennis)
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport (Cllr Joy Dennis)
Contact: Chris Stark, Road Safety Manager Email: chris.stark@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 26362.
Consultation process
Communities, Highways and Environment Scrutiny Committee – 25 November 2024 and public consultation from 9 December 2024 – 2 February 2025
Consultees
Democratic Services Contact: Judith Shore Tel: 033 022 26052