Consultation ending on Surrey road safety plan
The strategy aims to reduce fatal and serious injuries in Surrey by 50% by 2035
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A public consultation aimed at helping improve road safety in Surrey is in its last week.
The local authority's Vision Zero strategy aims to reduce fatal and serious injuries by 50% by 2035, with a target of zero by 2050.
Between 20 and 30 people die on the county's roads every year, with many more injured, according to Surrey County Council (SCC).
A spokesperson said the council wanted residents to have their say on the "important proposals" to "drive down death and injuries".
The proposals are the work of SCC, Surrey Fire & Rescue Service, National Highways, Surrey Police and the county's police and crime commissioner.
Key elements in the strategy include:
ensuring roads have appropriate speed limits
encouraging competent, safe and respectful drivers
streets that are well-designed and well-maintained
well-maintained and designed vehicles
a fast and effective multi-agency response to collisions
Councillor Matt Furniss, from SCC, said: "We鈥檙e investing in more cycle and walking routes throughout the county, introducing lower speed limits on rural roads in the south of Surrey, improving crossing points around schools and providing cycle training for both children and adults."
The , which began on 12 January, closes on 24 March.
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