Road Safety Unit
About the Road Safety Team
Our team of officers are committed to making Neath Port Talbot's
road users as informed about road safety as possible. We promote
road safety through education, training and publicity for all ages
and types of road user, from pre-school children to the
elderly.
Working with engineers in Engineering and Programme Management,
we publicise changes in the road environment aimed at improving
safety. These include traffic calming measures and the introduction
of new crossing places around schools. We also work in partnership
with the Police, the Health Authority and other agencies to raise
awareness of road safety issues and to promote positive attitudes
to safe road use.
Education
Reducing the number of accidents on the road involves changing
attitudes through a planned and structured programme for children
and adults. Road awareness needs to be developed from an early age
and continued throughout life. The road safety team offers a
service to childminders, playgroups, nurseries and schools in Neath
Port Talbot which includes:
- Road safety projects tailored to the national curriculum
- Educational Resources
- Guidance on school road safety policies
We aim to educate adults too. Our variety of resources includes
information to parents, teachers, drivers and older
pedestrians.
Training
The team provides training for:-
- Child pedestrians
- Cyclists
- Pre-Drivers
- Driver Improvement
Publicity
Road safety is promoted through high profile campaigns that
address national and local issues.
The Road Safety team are involved in national campaigns such as
drinking and driving and kill your speed and we are also involved
in local campaigns that help to encourage children to walk to
school.
Contact Details
For further information please ring the Road Safety Unit on
01639 686582/6584 or e-mail roadsafety@npt.gov.uk
Transport Policy Statements
Our Policy for Road Safety Education,
Training and Publicity will help you identify the guidelines in
which we operate and our aims within the resources available.
If you have any comments or require further information please
e-mail
Environment Department
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Last Updated: 03.11.2008 at 09:44