Manchester City Council

Roads and transport Road Safety week - Let's talk about speed

Highlights from Road Safety week 2023

Ringway Primary School Day of Action 

MCC Neighbourhood team, the school, GMP and Cllr Weist spoke to drivers to try and understand why they drive on the school run and understand what prevents them actively travelling on the school run. NSL parking also supported the event.

Photo of council officers promoting Day of Action outside of Ringway Primary School.

Dr Bike Cycle Maintenance Sessions

Maintenance sessions were held at schools across the city where children could get their bikes inspected and repaired, ready for the winter season.

We caught up with the GM Cycling Mayor Belinda Everrett at St Mary’s Primary to talk about the sessions, and why the checks are important

Photo of a bike being repaired at the Dr Bike session.

Park View Primary School

Neighbourhood Officers attended with the student council promoting speed awareness at passing traffic and commending children for walking to school.

Photo of a group of pupils wearing high visual vests outside of Park View Primary school.

Manley Park Primary School Streets

This was just one of many school streets activities held during RSW, and we spoke to Emma from WalkRideGM to discuss what they are, and how they help keep us safe

Photo of a woman wearing a high visual vest, outside Manley Park School.

St Mary’s Primary School

Along with the Dr Bike Sessions, St Mary’s Primary also received Speed Awareness Toolkits, Don’t Park Here signs for everyday use, and children participated in NSL parking patrols.

Photo of pupils outside of St Mary's Primary school holding signs that say - Limits Save Lives 20 miles per hour.

Road safety matters to everyone every day of the year. The annual Road Safety Week campaign is an important reminder and opportunity to focus on this issue and work with schools, partners and the public to raise awareness and influence positive behaviour change in the way we travel.

Manchester continues to support the campaign and again has gone the extra mile to provide more activities and resources. Our involvement in Road Safety Week campaign 2023 has provided a great opportunity to strengthen working together with our local communities across the city.

We thank everyone involved for supporting and participation in this year’s campaign and we’re already looking forward to next year!

 

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