Most Effective Road Safety, Traffic Management & Enforcement Project
Most Effective Road Safety, Traffic Management & Enforcement Project
A submission in this category should demonstrate
A submission in this category should demonstrate
A submission in this category should demonstrate
This category encompasses all aspects of road safety, traffic management and enforcement. Examples of projects that would qualify are speed management, road space reallocation projects (for example bus lanes) and parking enforcement schemes. We will be looking for results such as casualty reductions, improved journey reliability, modal shift, or congestion reduction.
This category encompasses all aspects of road safety, traffic management and enforcement. Examples of projects that would qualify are speed management, road space reallocation projects (for example bus lanes) and parking enforcement schemes. We will be looking for results such as casualty reductions, improved journey reliability, modal shift, or congestion reduction.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
PREVIOUS WINNERS
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2024 South Lanarkshire Council Road Safety Programme
2023 Glasgow City Council: Ultra Smart Cycle System (USCS)
2022 South Lanarkshire Council: Casualty Reduction Programme
2020 City of Edinburgh Council: 20mph Programme
2019 Scotland TranServ, Strategic Road Safety Team: Saving Lives through Innovation
2024 South Lanarkshire Council Road Safety Programme
2023 Glasgow City Council: Ultra Smart Cycle System (USCS)
2022 South Lanarkshire Council: Casualty Reduction Programme
2020 City of Edinburgh Council: 20mph Programme
2019 Scotland TranServ, Strategic Road Safety Team: Saving Lives through Innovation
Angus Council
NCN1 Carnoustie Phase 2 project
Angus Council tackled longstanding safety concerns along a narrow 1.2km stretch of National Cycle Network Route 1 in Carnoustie. Flanked by a golf course and railway, the path had a deteriorated surface and no separation between vehicles and non-motorised users, leading to multiple pedestrian falls each year. A new Pedestrian and Cyclist Priority Scheme was developed at a key pinch point over Barry Burn. Using Clearview Connex technology, cyclists and pedestrians are detected in advance and granted safe passage via automated traffic signals. Since opening in July 2024, there have been no recorded accidents or conflicts. The route is now fully lit and made accessible to adaptive cycles and mobility aids, significantly improving safety and inclusivity.
Angus Council
NCN1 Carnoustie Phase 2 project
Angus Council tackled longstanding safety concerns along a narrow 1.2km stretch of National Cycle Network Route 1 in Carnoustie. Flanked by a golf course and railway, the path had a deteriorated surface and no separation between vehicles and non-motorised users, leading to multiple pedestrian falls each year. A new Pedestrian and Cyclist Priority Scheme was developed at a key pinch point over Barry Burn. Using Clearview Connex technology, cyclists and pedestrians are detected in advance and granted safe passage via automated traffic signals. Since opening in July 2024, there have been no recorded accidents or conflicts. The route is now fully lit and made accessible to adaptive cycles and mobility aids, significantly improving safety and inclusivity.
Angus Council
NCN1 Carnoustie Phase 2 project
Angus Council tackled longstanding safety concerns along a narrow 1.2km stretch of National Cycle Network Route 1 in Carnoustie. Flanked by a golf course and railway, the path had a deteriorated surface and no separation between vehicles and non-motorised users, leading to multiple pedestrian falls each year. A new Pedestrian and Cyclist Priority Scheme was developed at a key pinch point over Barry Burn. Using Clearview Connex technology, cyclists and pedestrians are detected in advance and granted safe passage via automated traffic signals. Since opening in July 2024, there have been no recorded accidents or conflicts. The route is now fully lit and made accessible to adaptive cycles and mobility aids, significantly improving safety and inclusivity.
Project Centre, NSL and City of Edinburgh Council
Tackling Pavement Parking
WINNER
Edinburgh led the way in enforcing Scotland’s first pavement parking ban in January 2024. Working with Project Centre and NSL, the Council created a pioneering enforcement strategy based on a Red/Amber/Green (RAG) system, which assessed over 5,000 roads and prioritised action where pavement parking was most severe. Enforcement officers were trained and public awareness campaigns launched to support compliance. Since implementation, daily parking contraventions have dropped from 17 to 12, and online complaints halved — reflecting a significant cultural shift. The model is now being adopted by other councils, setting a new standard for making streets safer and more accessible.
Project Centre, NSL and City of Edinburgh Council
Tackling Pavement Parking
WINNER
Edinburgh led the way in enforcing Scotland’s first pavement parking ban in January 2024. Working with Project Centre and NSL, the Council created a pioneering enforcement strategy based on a Red/Amber/Green (RAG) system, which assessed over 5,000 roads and prioritised action where pavement parking was most severe. Enforcement officers were trained and public awareness campaigns launched to support compliance. Since implementation, daily parking contraventions have dropped from 17 to 12, and online complaints halved — reflecting a significant cultural shift. The model is now being adopted by other councils, setting a new standard for making streets safer and more accessible.
Project Centre, NSL and City of Edinburgh Council
Tackling Pavement Parking
WINNER
Edinburgh led the way in enforcing Scotland’s first pavement parking ban in January 2024. Working with Project Centre and NSL, the Council created a pioneering enforcement strategy based on a Red/Amber/Green (RAG) system, which assessed over 5,000 roads and prioritised action where pavement parking was most severe. Enforcement officers were trained and public awareness campaigns launched to support compliance. Since implementation, daily parking contraventions have dropped from 17 to 12, and online complaints halved — reflecting a significant cultural shift. The model is now being adopted by other councils, setting a new standard for making streets safer and more accessible.
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Road Safety Programme
South Lanarkshire Council’s award-winning Road Safety Programme returns with continued focus on reducing casualties through a structured “Safe Systems” approach: Safe Roads, Speeds, Vehicles, and People. Using Route Action Plans, the Council identifies collision trends and applies targeted engineering interventions, supported by economic analysis and FYRR assessments. The results speak volumes: compared to the 2014–18 baseline, fatal casualties have dropped by 18%, serious injuries by 39%, and all-severity accidents by 51% — outperforming national averages. The programme integrates education, enforcement, and engagement, underpinning South Lanarkshire’s long-term commitment to improving safety for all road users.
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Road Safety Programme
South Lanarkshire Council’s award-winning Road Safety Programme returns with continued focus on reducing casualties through a structured “Safe Systems” approach: Safe Roads, Speeds, Vehicles, and People. Using Route Action Plans, the Council identifies collision trends and applies targeted engineering interventions, supported by economic analysis and FYRR assessments. The results speak volumes: compared to the 2014–18 baseline, fatal casualties have dropped by 18%, serious injuries by 39%, and all-severity accidents by 51% — outperforming national averages. The programme integrates education, enforcement, and engagement, underpinning South Lanarkshire’s long-term commitment to improving safety for all road users.
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Road Safety Programme
South Lanarkshire Council’s award-winning Road Safety Programme returns with continued focus on reducing casualties through a structured “Safe Systems” approach: Safe Roads, Speeds, Vehicles, and People. Using Route Action Plans, the Council identifies collision trends and applies targeted engineering interventions, supported by economic analysis and FYRR assessments. The results speak volumes: compared to the 2014–18 baseline, fatal casualties have dropped by 18%, serious injuries by 39%, and all-severity accidents by 51% — outperforming national averages. The programme integrates education, enforcement, and engagement, underpinning South Lanarkshire’s long-term commitment to improving safety for all road users.