CALL TO LOUTH ROAD USERS ON NEW STRATEGY

Louth road users are being urged to have their say on the new national road safety strategy.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) have launched a public consultation to inform the development of the fifth Government Road Safety Strategy which will run from 2021 to 2030. All road users, which include cyclists, motorists, passengers or pedestrians are encouraged to have their say on road safety policy for the next ten years.

The public consultation invites road users to share their ideas on what Ireland’s road safety priorities should be for the next ten years and how these should be addressed.

The RSA also wants to hear people’s views on how road safety policy and approaches in Ireland could learn from other countries and reflect what is happening elsewhere.

Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death among children and young people so the RSA would like to hear from organisations representing our young people to listen to their thoughts, ideas and views as to how they can be protected as road users.

They are also keen for individuals, voluntary groups, businesses and other public sector bodies to have their say in the development of the road safety blueprint and the potential of enabling solutions for the next ten years.

Adrian O’Sulivan, Road Safety Officer with

Louth County Council explained: ‘Since the first Government Road Safety Strategy was launched in 1988, we have seen road deaths in Ireland drop by almost 70%. I would encourage individuals, voluntary groups, businesses and other public sector bodies in County Louth to have their say in the development of the new road safety strategy which can help continue to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads.’ Further information on the Road Safety Strategy consultation process can be found on the Road Safety Authority website www.rsa.ie. The public consultation will remain open until Wednesday 18th November.