Dumfries and Galloway ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 Dumfries & Together is Better Galloway This document is available on-line at: www.dgrsp.co.uk
Contents Summary... 3 1 Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership... 5 2 Road Safety Plan 2005 2008, A Review... 7 3 Previous 2000 Government Casualty Reduction Targets... 9 4 Current Casualty Situation... 10 5 New 2009 Government Casualty Reduction Targets... 19 6 New Partnership Approach... 20 7 Action Plan... 21 8 Performance Monitoring and Evaluation... 26 Appendix 1: The Partners... 29 Appendix 2: Detailed Action Plan with Targets... 34 Appendix 3: Dumfries and Galloway Road Network... 42 If you would like some help understanding this or need it in another format please contact 030 33 33 3000 2
Summary This Road Safety Plan is the first to be produced by the Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership. It not only covers the local road network, the responsibility of Dumfries and Galloway Council, but also the trunk road network which is the responsibility of Transport Scotland. The Road Safety Partnership reports to the Dumfries and Galloway Community Safety Partnership. The Community Safety Partnership will contribute to the targets of the Single Outcome Agreement to maintain the safety and security of our region. The Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership comprises: Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary Dumfries and Galloway Safety Camera Partnership Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service Dumfries and Galloway Council Transport Scotland Dumfries and Galloway Group of Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Scottish Ambulance Service NHS Dumfries and Galloway Other organisations will be invited to become members to further the aims of the Partnership. The first task of the Partnership has been to produce this Road Safety Plan, with a review of the current crash situation and agree a number of actions and targets over the life of the plan. The Partnership also intends to meet on a regular basis to review crash trends and determine shared new areas of intervention to address current crash concerns. The Scottish Government published new road safety targets in June 2009. These have been adopted by the Partnership. ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 3
Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership Structure and Partners NHS Dumfries and Galloway Dumfries and Galloway Council Scottish Ambulance Service Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Road Safety: Everyone s Responsibility Dumfries and Galloway Safety Camera Partnership Dumfries and Galloway Group of AM&M Transport Scotland Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service 4
1. Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership The Road Safety Partnership comprises the following members, with an indication of their wider remit and road safety role, as appropriate. See Appendix 1 for more details. Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary Reporting and analysis of road crashes, determination of patrol strategies to assist enforcement, education and liaison with community groups to assist education. Dumfries and Galloway Safety Camera Partnership Promote and encourage speed limit compliance through targetted camera enforcement, thereby reducing the number of people killed or injured. Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service Emergency response actions, engagement and education activities to raise awareness of road safety issues throughout the community. Dumfries and Galloway Council - Planning and Environment Services Delivering the Council s road safety capital programme. Maintaining and managing local public roads. Dumfries and Galloway Council - Education Services Delivering road safety education through the schools curriculum. Transport Scotland Delivering a wide range of road safety education and engineering measures across the whole of the trunk road network. Dumfries and Galloway Group of Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists Improving driving standards through coaching improved driving skills and through education initiatives. Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Taking action against road traffic offenders where appropriate, investigating all deaths arising from road traffic accidents, supporting Road Safety Partnership strategies and actions and assisting with education initiatives. Scottish Ambulance Service Working closely with the police and fire services to deal with major crashes, by responding to 999 calls. NHS Dumfries and Galloway Assessing, planning and delivering care and treatment to the injured as a consequence of incidents on the roads. Work in partnership with all other agencies towards the safety of all those using the road network. ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 5
Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership Strategy and Outcomes Strategic Drivers Regional Economic Strategy, Single Outcome Agreement, Regional and Local Transport Strategies Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Vision A steady reduction in the numbers of those killed and those seriously injured, with the ultimate vision of a future where no-one is killed on Dumfries and Galloway s roads and the injury rate is much reduced Delivery by : Identify Issues Working Together Being Responsible Driving for Life Reducing Risk Designing for Human Error Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Targets Commitments Education/ Encouragement/ Engineering Enforcement Training Leadership Evaluation/Research Outcome Safer road travel in Dumfries and Galloway for everyone Scottish Government Road Safety Scotland Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership Private Sector Through: D&G Road Safety Plan Targets Single Outcome Agreement Police Targets Fire & Rescue Service Targets 6
2. Road Safety Plan 2005 2008, A Review The Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Plan 2005-2008, produced by Dumfries and Galloway Council, was widely circulated. It contained ten main themes, as directed by the Government, to reduce casualties, and progress the implementation of these and the associated agreed actions. This is shown in summary form below. The plan contained many and varied actions and great progress has been made with the majority, and in particular those involving young people. A summary of the main points is: Safer for Children Action Plan Road safety included in school curriculum Junior Road Safety Officers scheme 20mph schemes and traffic calming at various schools Safer Drivers Training and Testing A number of young driver schemes Training for young traffic offenders Involvement with commercial transport companies Safer Drivers Drinks, Drugs and Drowsiness Good provision of rest areas on roads Regular drink/drug driving initiatives Education initiatives Safer Infrastructure Development of Green Travel Plans Better provision through development management Auditing of road improvement schemes Safer Speeds Promotion of 20mph zones Enforcement of speed violations Better design of new road layouts Safer Vehicles Vehicle checks Police education initiatives Extensive use of seat belts on school transport 6 ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 7
Safer Motorcycling Regular education initiatives Regular police contact Design of road layouts for motorcycles Pedestrians, Cyclists and Horse Riders More segregated pathways More education and training initiatives Encouragement of use of high visibility clothing and lights on bicycles and horses Better Enforcement More use of new technology Continuing road safety campaigns Presence of safety cameras at proven crash sites with a speeding history Promoting Safer Road Use Education campaigns and contact with road users 8
3 Previous 2000 Government Casualty Reduction Targets Targets for 2010 National targets were revised in March 2000, in Tomorrow s Roads - Safer for Everyone. Based on the average casualty figures for 1994-1998, it was proposed that by 2010 there should be a: 40% reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured in road crashes 50% reduction in the number of children killed or seriously injured in road crashes 10% reduction in the slight casualty rate expressed as the number of people slightly injured per 100 million vehicle kilometres For Dumfries and Galloway this equated to: Category 1994-1998 Average 1 2010 Targets People Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) 214 128 Children KSI 25 12 Slight Casualty Rate 2 24 22 Table 1: Previous Road Safety Targets for Dumfries and Galloway 1 Source: Table 42 of Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2008. 2 Number of people injured per 100 million vehicle kilometres. Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2009 Dumfries and Galloway ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2005-2008 A National Statistics Publication for Scotland ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 9
4 Current Casualty Situation Figures for 2010 indicate that the targets for 2010 (set in 2000) have been achieved. A summary of progression towards these targets is indicated in Table 2 below. More detailed figures for all injury severities are indicated in Table 6 on page 18. Target People Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) 1994-1998 2010 Average 1 Target 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2 214 128 107 144 171 170 115 130 72 Children KSI 25 12 14 12 13 13 8 10 4 Slight Casualty 24 22 24 28 24 23 22 20 20 Rate 2 Table 2: Progress Against Previous Road Safety Targets for Dumfries and Galloway 1. Source: Table 42 of Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2008. 2. Number of people injured per 100 million vehicle kilometres. The following pages and graphs analyse progress towards these targets in more detail. 10
Figure 1 below shows the number of killed or seriously injured casualties compared to the 2010 target. It indicates that the number killed or seriously injured has been significantly below the 1994-1998 average value and generally below the target reduction line. Published figures for 2010 indicate a number significantly below the 2010 target value. It should be noted that in the past there have been significant variations (up and down) year on year. Nevertheless the longer term trend since the target was adopted in 2000 is a steady reduction. 300 Number killed or seriously injured 250 200 150 100 50 0 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Number killed or seriously injured 1994-1998 average 2010 target Reduction to 2010 target Figure 1: Reported Killed and Seriously Injured ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 11
Figure 2 below indicates the number of children killed or seriously injured compared to the 2010 target. (Note that the end of the target line differs from the actual 2010 target because the latter number is rounded to a whole number). Whilst the numbers are small over the period they have consistently been below both the 1994 1998 average value and the target reduction value. As would be expected with the small values there has been a degree of year to year fluctuation but this has been around the 2010 target value and more recently generally below it. The figure for 2010 is the lowest recorded. 30 Children killed or seriously injured 25 20 15 10 5 0 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Children killed or seriously injured 1994-1998 average 2010 target Reduction to 2010 target Figure 2: Reported Children Killed or Seriously Injured Casualties 12
Figure 3 below indicates the slight casualty rate per 100 million vehicle kilometres compared to the 2010 target. (Note that the end of the target line differs from the actual 2010 target because the latter number is rounded to a whole number). Since the new targets were adopted in 2000 this value has, until recently, been at or above the 1994 1998 average, and always above the target reduction line. However, the rate has been decreasing since 2005 and for 2009 and 2010 is below the target value. It should be noted that this rate reflects both traffic volume and casualty numbers. Since traffic levels have been increasing the rate will be reducing, even if the slight casualty numbers are unchanged. Therefore the following page looks in more detail at Slight Casualty numbers. 30 28 26 24 Slight casualty rate 22 20 18 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Slight casualty rate 1994-1998 average 2010 target Reduction to 2010 target Figure 3: Slight Casualty Rate ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 13
Figure 4 below indicates the number of slight casualties. The target reduction for slight casualties was a reduction in the accident rate, as discussed on the previous page. However this uses traffic flows which are very broad brush and therefore it is also considered appropriate to illustrate the actual slight casualty numbers. The green line is for a 10% reduction in actual numbers from the 1994-1998 average, but as discussed above an increasing traffic level means that the reduction in slight casualty numbers does not need to be 10% to allow the slight casualty rate target to be met. The number of slight casualties over this period has been consistently above the 1994 1998 average, although it has been dropping since 2005. The figure for 2010 illustrates that slight casualties are now below the 1994 1998 average value, although still significantly above the theoretical target. Figure 4: Number of Slight Casualties 600 550 Number of Slight casualties 500 450 400 350 300 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Slight casualties 1994-1998 average 2010 target Reduction to 2010 target The preceding pages illustrate that the three 2010 targets have been met in Dumfries and Galloway. However, the number of slight casualties is still high 14
and therefore further efforts are required to reduce the actual number of this type of casualty. Table 3 below illustrates that there has been almost no change in casualty numbers in Dumfries and Galloway between the periods 1994-1998 and 2004-2008, whereas across Scotland, as a whole, there has been a significant reduction of nearly a quarter. Network 1994-1998 average 2004-2008 average Change Number % Number % Number % D&G Trunk 234 37.6 232 37.4-2 -0.9 Local 389 62.4 389 62.6 0 0.0 Total 623 621-2 -0.3 Scotland Trunk 3,677 16.5 3,059 17.9 618-16.8 Local 18,639 83.5 14,035 82.1 4,604-24.7 Total 22,316 17,093 5,223-23.4 Table 3: All Casualties. Dumfries and Galloway compared to Scotland 1. Source: Table 36 of Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2008. The situation in Dumfries and Galloway is influenced by the trunk road network which carries a mixture of long distance and local traffic. Although the trunk road network forms some 8% of the public road network it carries approximately 65% of the traffic, as indicated in Table 4 below. Whilst the proportion of the road network length in Dumfries and Galloway which is trunk is broadly similar to that for all of Scotland, the traffic volumes, in terms of vehicle kilometres, is substantially different. Network Length¹ Traffic² km % mvk³ % D&G Trunk 361 8.0 1,289 64.5 Local 4,136 92.0 708 35.5 Total 4,497 1,997 Scotland Trunk 3,405 6.1 16,545 37.4 Local 52,015 93.9 27,673 62.6 Total 55,420 44,218 Table 4: Road Network Characteristics. Dumfries and Galloway compared to Scotland 1. Source: Table 4.2 of Scottish Transport Statistics No. 29 2010 Edition. 2. Source: Table 5.4 of Scottish Transport Statistics No. 29 2010 Edition. 3. million vehicle kilometres. This difference in traffic volumes on the trunk road network, compared to the ROAD national figure, SAFETY is also reflected in the PLAN proportion of 2011 crashes by road type. 2014 For 15
the average numbers for 2004 2008 in Dumfries and Galloway some 37% of casualties occurred on trunk roads, compared to approximately 18% nationally. Between 1998 and 2008 traffic in Scotland on all roads has increased by some 13.5%. In the same period the increase in Dumfries and Galloway has been 12.8%. (Source: Table 6.5, Scottish Transport Statistics No. 28, 2009 Edition). (In Dumfries and Galloway for the same period the increases are: trunk 12.0% and local roads 14.1%). A number of observations may be drawn about the situation in Dumfries and Galloway: Whilst more journeys are made on the region s trunk roads, they have a lower number of casualties than on our local roads. This probably reflects their higher standards of design and layout, together with higher levels of maintenance expenditure. There are generally more fatal crashes on trunk roads than on local roads. This probably reflects the higher speeds on the trunk road network. There is a much higher incidence of slight injury casualties on the local road network than on the trunk road network, which reflects both the size of the network and the generally lower speeds. Road traffic crashes are random by nature and, despite the best efforts of all of the agencies involved, there is no guarantee that the Government s targets will be met in Dumfries and Galloway. The downward trends in some years is encouraging. Additionally, a separate annual analysis of crash cluster sites is undertaken in connection with Accident Investigation and Prevention (AIP) for both the trunk road and local road networks. This is a useful mechanism to allow a focus on particular locations or short sections of road where further crashes may be prevented through the implementation of appropriate remedial measures. This has determined a small number of locations which require further more detailed investigation. In recognition of the need for more detailed analysis of crash data the Police have appointed an analyst to undertake this work. This will have major benefits in being able to prioritise actions through engineering, enforcement and education initiatives, by all partner agencies involved, to reduce casualty numbers on the roads in Dumfries and Galloway. As indicated earlier, a more detailed analysis of crash statistics was undertaken in 2008. This indicated the following main conclusions and associated further 16
remedial action: Trend More crashes at busy times More crashes Fridays - Sundays 33% of all crashes involve drivers in the 16-25 age group Proposed Action Deployment of resources/media messages Resources/media messages Target education and enforcement 65% of all crashes on rural roads Use of Police and Safety Camera Partnership resources 40% of all crashes on trunk roads Use of Police and Safety Camera Partnership resources Table 5: Further Conclusions and Remedial Actions ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 17
Network Category Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2004-08 average Killed 4 10 17 8 5 8 3 9 All Roads Local Roads Trunk Roads Seriously Injured 38 51 56 61 35 47 25 48 KSI Total 42 61 73 69 40 55 29 57 Children KSI 6 5 4 6 1 4 0 4 Slight 173 208 159 176 161 147 118 175 All Casualties 215 269 232 245 201 202 146 232 Killed 4 7 8 4 5 2 2 6 Seriously Injured 61 76 90 97 70 73 42 79 KSI Total 65 83 98 101 75 75 44 85 Children KSI 8 7 9 7 7 6 4 8 Slight 292 341 314 298 276 256 269 304 All Casualties 357 424 412 399 351 331 313 389 Killed 8 17 25 12 10 10 5 14 Seriously Injured 99 127 146 158 105 120 67 127 KSI Total 107 144 171 170 115 130 72 141 Children KSI 14 12 13 13 8 10 4 12 Slight 465 549 473 474 437 403 387 480 All Casualties 572 693 644 644 552 533 459 621 Table 6: Reported Casualties by Type, Road Type and Year Sources: All values from: Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2008, 2009 and 2010. Killed, seriously injured and all values from Table 36. (Slight values by calculation). All Child killed and seriously injured values from Table 40. 18
5 New 2009 Government Casualty Reduction Targets Targets for 2020 New Scottish casualty reduction targets for 2015 and 2020, compared with the average Scottish figures for 2004-2008, are contained in the Scottish Government s publication Scotland s Road Safety Framework to 2020 which was published in June 2009. These targets are: Target 1 2015 Milestone 2020 Targets % Reduction % Reduction People Killed 30% 40% People Seriously Injured 43% 55% Children (Aged <16) Killed 35% 50% Children (Aged <16) Seriously Injured 50% 65% Slight Casualty Rate 2-10% Table 7: Road Safety Target Figures to 2020 with milestones at 2015 1. Source: Scotland s Road Safety Framework to 2020. 2. Number of people injured per 100 million vehicle kilometres. For Dumfries and Galloway the 2004-2008 averages and therefore the local target values are: Target 2004 2008 1 Average 2015 Milestone 2 2020 Targets 2 % Reduction Milestone % Reduction Target People Killed 14 30% 10 40% 8 People Seriously Injured 127 43% 72 55% 57 Children (Aged <16) Killed 0 4 35% 0 50% 0 Children (Aged <16) Seriously Injured 12 50% 6 65% 4 Slight Casualty Rate 3 24 - - 10% 22 Table 8: Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Targets to 2020, with milestones at 2015 1. Source: Table 42 of Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2008, except for children killed. 2. Source: Scotland s Road Safety Framework to 2020. 3. Number of people injured per 100 million vehicle kilometres. 4. This is the average. It does not mean zero killed in 2004-2008. ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 19
6 New Partnership Approach Responsibility for addressing road safety is a statutory function of Dumfries and Galloway Council, Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary and the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland, as appropriate. The Chief Constable is however the named Road Safety Officer with full responsibility for Dumfries and Galloway. Clearly many agencies have a role to play in addressing road safety in Dumfries and Galloway and this is reflected in the establishment of the new Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership. This Road Safety Plan has been produced by the Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership through widespread community consultations involving the public, all Dumfries and Galloway Councillors, Community Councils and certain representative groups, which took place in late summer 2009. It has been approved by the Community Safety Partnership and the Council s Corporate Policy Committee, in Autumn 2009. The plan focuses on three main themes: rural roads (R) trunk roads (T) young drivers (Y) These themes are indicated in the Action Plan by use of the relevant capital letters. All of the actions in the plan have been identified by Partnership members, who will retain ownership of them. It is the responsibility of the relevant partner to deliver the actions within agreed timescales. The actions will be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time based) where possible, and performance reports will be made back to the Tactical Group on a quarterly basis. All actions have been agreed by the group as a whole and are summarised in Appendix 2. This plan is dynamic and new actions will be introduced to deal with emerging crash trends and patterns. 20
7 Action Plan Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary 1 Identify problem crash locations and emerging trends and issues. (R, T, Y). Analyse road crash data to identify problem locations and emerging issues and target patrols to these at the times they can have the greatest effect in reducing crashes. 2 Provide and support road safety education. (R, T, Y). Road safety inputs to be provided to all school children in the region within a 2 year cycle. Education will be targeted towards those identified as being in a high risk group, in terms of crashes, including young drivers. The media will be used to raise awareness of both current and emerging issues. Partners will be supported in the delivery of their road safety education programmes. 3 Work with partners to improve our roads through engineering measures. (R, T). Road defects will be reported to the appropriate road authority for repair. Crash hot spots will be analysed and details passed to partners to address any problems with the road surface, road layout, markings or signage etc. We will participate in Road Safety Audits of changes to the road network. 4 Enforcement of road traffic legislation. (R, T, Y). Enforcement of road traffic legislation on a daily basis to reduce road crash numbers. Intelligence indicates that a large number of crashes are a result of contravention of legislation regarding drink driving, seat belts, use of mobile phones and traffic speeds and therefore these will be specifically targeted. 5 Increase Police presence on roads. (R, T, Y). The visible presence of Police road patrols will be maintained through efficient tasking of patrols, through participation in all national road safety campaigns and through local campaigns designed to address local issues and community concerns. Dumfries and Galloway Safety Camera Partnership 6 Enforce speed limits at safety camera sites. (R, T, Y). Safety camera vans will be deployed at the designated enforcement sites according to intelligence indicating crash and speed issues. 7 Promote road safety. (R, T, Y). A communication strategy will be determined to deliver the road safety message via the media and direct contact with members of the public. ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 21
8 Review existing and potential new camera sites by analysis of crash patterns (R, T). The Safety Camera Partnership analyst will review casualty trends on a regular basis in order to ensure that existing camera sites are still appropriate. Potential new enforcement sites will also be identified according to Scottish Safety Camera Programme Office criteria. Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service 9 Education of road traffic offenders. (Y). The Service will work with the Police and Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service to educate and encourage offenders as part of an alternative to prosecution, by providing resources to deliver a road safety message from a Fire and Rescue perspective. 10 Education of young and inexperienced drivers. (Y). The Service will work with partners to develop existing, and establish new, initiatives aimed at reducing casualty figures in young and inexperienced drivers. This is currently delivered via Hit and Run theatre presentations. Dumfries and Galloway Council Planning and Environment Services 11 Implement 20mph speed limits at schools. (Y). 20mph speed limits at schools will be implemented to improve road safety at locations with the greatest risk to children, in accordance with an annual programme agreed by the Council s Planning, Housing and Environment Services Committee. 12 Undertake an annual Accident Investigation and Prevention (AIP) programme. (R). An annual programme of AIP measures at identified injury crash locations on regional roads will be developed and implemented after agreement by the Council s Planning, Housing and Environment Services Committee. 13 Undertake a one off review of speed limits on local A and B class roads. (R). A review of speed limits on all A and B class regional roads will be undertaken by December 2011, with a possible use of lower speed limits at locations with high crash rates which do not respond to AIP treatment and where speeds are presently close to the proposed lower limit. Any proposed changes will be reported to the Council s relevant Area Committees and the Planning, Housing and Environment Services Committee and implemented as required. 14 Undertake road safety audits on changes to the local road network. (R). Road safety audits will be undertaken at locations on the local road network where changes are planned or made that may have an effect on all road users, in accordance with national guidelines. 22
15 Undertake a programme of rural bus pick up and drop off assessments. (R). These will be undertaken within annual programmes, with initial concentration on those particularly used by school children, to identify and address any road safety issues. 16 Implement Strategic Roads Programme. (R). A Roads Asset Management Plan was agreed by the Planning, Housing and Environment Services Committee at its May 2010 meeting. A draft strategic Roads Programme 2010-13 was agreed by the same Committee at its June 2010 meeting. This prioritises work with regard to surveyed road structural condition. 17 Prepare annual monitoring report on actions. (R,T,Y). An annual report on progress with this Plan will be prepared, in conjunction with all partners, for consideration by Dumfries and Galloway Community Safety Partnership. Dumfries and Galloway Council Education Services 18 Include road safety within the curriculum. (Y). The Service will work closely with the Police to develop planned inserts on road safety which take account of previous learning and experiences and which will be in line with the Curriculum for Excellence. 19 Work with associated partners on road safety provision. (Y). Identify opportunities to work with partners. Publicise contributions which they could make to increasing road safety for young people. Supporting materials for schools in Session 2011/12 is available on GLOW (Scotland s online education community). 20 Raise awareness of targeted programmes relating specifically to young drivers. (Y). The opportunities for heightening awareness amongst potential young drivers of specific road safety programmes e.g. Crash Magnets and Safe Drive, Stay Alive will be drawn to the attention of schools. The need to promote these initiatives is reinforced by concerns relating to crashes involving young people in our region. Transport Scotland 21 Identify problem locations and trends by analysis of crash data. (R, T). Crash data will be analysed on a monthly basis in order to identify emerging locations and trends. 22 Implementation of works programmes. (R, T). Annual works programmes will be undertaken to address route deficiencies, crash locations and locations showing risk of crashes. ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 23
23 Support continuous development and training. (R, T). The Agency will carry out training covering new legislation and work practices which are designed to promote safer roads. 24 Increase use of intelligent transport systems. (R, T). Such systems will be utilised where research has shown there to be a likely positive effect on driver/rider safety. 25 Implement changes in legislation and standards. (R, T, Y). These will be introduced as and when approved by Government in order to reduce the incidence of road crashes. Dumfries and Galloway Group of Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists (Affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists) 26 Undertake the Dumfries and Galloway Young Drivers Scheme Initiative. (Y). Subject to availability of funding, the Dumfries and Galloway Young Drivers Initiative will be undertaken to reduce crashes involving young people. 27 Promote training courses. (R, T, Y). The Group will promote various courses including the Skills for Life programme and the Bike Safe initiative. 28 Make presentations and attend local events. (R, T, Y). The Group will make presentations to local groups and make contact with the public at local events. Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service 29 Take court action against offenders. (R, T, Y). Court action will be taken against offenders as appropriate. 30 Investigate all road traffic deaths. (R, T, Y). Seek to reduce future fatal casualties by investigating all road traffic deaths. 31 Participate in road safety education. (R, T, Y). The Service will work with partners on national and local campaigns. Scottish Ambulance Service 32 Attend road crashes within target times. (R, T, Y). By providing an emergency response to road traffic crashes by highly trained paramedics and technicians and delivering the high quality pre-hospital care to casualties of road traffic crashes, it is intended to improve the casualty outcome following involvement in a road traffic crash. 24 33 High profile emergency vehicle deployment. (R, T, Y). The Service will deploy the highly visible Paramedic Response Units on assigned patrol routes, in order to influence the behaviour of other road users and reduce the incidence of poor driving and resultant crashes.
34 Participate in road safety education of secondary school pupils. (Y). The Service will continue to be a key member of Operation Safety and Safe Drive, Stay Alive, with the aim of influencing the attitude and behaviour of the next generation of young drivers. NHS Dumfries and Galloway 35 Undertake emergency assessment, treatment and care. (R, T, Y). Improve road traffic casualties morbidity and mortality rate by providing emergency assessment, treatment and care of those who have sustained any injury as a result of a road crash and by maintaining a highly trained medical, nursing and paramedical workforce who can deliver holistic care and refer patients to tertiary services for specialist interventions as required. 36 Improve assistance at crashes. (R, T, Y). Through the British Association of Immediate Care scheme (BASICs), General Practitioners will provide enhanced medical interventions to multi-casualty road traffic incident victims. The NHS will provide Major Incident Medical Management System (MIMMS) response to support the emergency services response in the event of a major road incident. In addition a mobile surgical team may be deployed as requested to support roadside medical interventions. 37 Provide injury data and surveillance. (R, T, Y). The NHS will provide injury surveillance data and statistics which may be used in research to improve and develop trauma management, injury reduction initiatives and safe vehicle and infrastructure design. It will also provide information to Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary to support the investigation of road related incidents and crime. 38 Participate in road safety education. (R, T, Y). NHS staff will contribute to the delivery of health and safety education programmes. ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 25
8 Performance Monitoring and Evaluation The incidence of casualties arising from road traffic crashes is continuously monitored by Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary, with regular updates to the Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership members. The actions listed in the Road Safety Plan will be monitored regularly with update reports from the Chief Constable at least every 3 months to the Tactical Group of Dumfries and Galloway Road Safety Partnership. There will be an annual review and report to the Community Safety Partnership on the overall casualty situation on Dumfries and Galloway s roads to assess progress against national and local targets. The casualty reduction targets for 2015 and 2020 are illustrated on Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8 on the following pages. 26
30 25 Number Killed 20 15 10 5 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Number killed 2004-2008 average 2015 milestone 2020 target Reduction to 2010 target Figure 5: Casualty Reduction Target: Number of People Killed 160 140 Number Seriously Injured 120 100 80 60 40 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Number seriously injured 2004-2008 average 2015 milestone 2020 target Reduction to 2010 target Figure 6: Casualty Reduction Target: Number of People Seriously Injured ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 27
30 28 Slight Casualty Rate 26 24 22 20 18 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Number slightly injured 2004-2008 average 2020 target Reduction to 2020 target Figure 7: Casualty Reduction Target: Slight Casualty Rate 600 550 Number of Slight Casualties 500 450 400 350 300 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Number slightly injured rate 2004-2008 average 2020 target Reduction to 2020 target Figure 8: Casualty Reduction Target: Number of Slight Casualties 28
Appendix 1: The Partners Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary Remit of Organisation: Yearly reduction of road crashes and casualties Support and provide road safety education Work with partners to improve road design and address community concerns Identify and target the causes of road traffic crashes through the road policing analyst Identify and target crash hot spots throughout the region Maintain police presence on our roads Other Information: General road safety advice can be obtained by visiting the Partnership s website. Contact Details: Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary Police HQ, Cornwall Mount, Dumfries, DG1 1PZ Tel: 0845 600 5701. email: fcc@dg.pnn.police.uk Website address: www.dg.police.uk Dumfries and Galloway Safety Camera Partnership Remit of Organisation: The two main objectives of the Safety Camera Programme are: to reduce the number of people killed or injured on Scottish roads through targeted camera enforcement at sites that meet criteria in force at the time they are established to engender a culture of speed limit compliance by providing a visible and effective deterrent Other Information: The Safety Camera Partnership has an exhibition trailer which is available for use at various events if deemed appropriate. Contact Details: Project Manager Safety Camera Partnership Police HQ, Cornwall Mount, Dumfries, DG1 1PZ Tel: 0845 600 5701. email: fcc@dg.pnn.police.uk Website address: www.dgcommunity.net/safetycameras ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 29
Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service Remit of Organisation: To ensure that, through partnership working, DGFRS efforts support the Road Safety Partnership objectives and are in synergy with other key agencies involved in road traffic crash prevention and safety promotion. This will be achieved through engagement, education, and emergency response Contact Details: Group Commander - West Fire and Rescue Service Brigade HQ, Brooms Road, Dumfries, DG1 2DZ Tel: 01387 252222. email: fireadmin2@dumgal.gov.uk Website address: www.dgcommunity.net/dgcommunity/partner_fire.aspx Dumfries and Galloway Council Planning and Environment Services Remit of Organisation: Operational Aim To maintain and improve the safety and well-being of our communities through the services we provide. (From Operational Plan 2008-2011) Other Information: Agreement required on monitoring/reporting of crash situation. (Currently duplicated with Police). Contact Details: Service Manager Network Strategy Infrastructure and Commissioning Planning and Environment Services Dumfries and Galloway Council Militia House, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2HR Tel: 030 33 33 3000. email: pe.networkstrategy.rsp@dumgal.gov.uk Website address: www.dumgal.gov.uk 30
Dumfries and Galloway Council Education Services Remit of Organisation: Education of children and Young People (3-18) including education for personal and social development Other Information: Education Services and the Police intend to work together to develop a coherent package of materials on a range of issues relating to Personal and Community Safety. As part of this initiative there will be included lessons relating to Road Safety. Contact Details: Kay Gibson, Education Officer Health, Wellbeing and Commissioning Education and Social Work Services Dumfries and Galloway Council Brewery House, 23 King Street, Newton Stewart DG8 6DQ Tel: 01671 403455. email: Kay.Gibson@dumgal.gov.uk Website address: www.dumgal.gov.uk Transport Scotland, Strategic Road Safety Unit Remit of Organisation: To reduce crashes/ casualties on the trunk road network through the following range or initiatives and actions: monitor the road safety performance of the trunk road network manage the annual road safety programme for the trunk road network promote professionalism and high standards amongst road safety engineers work in partnership with enforcement and education stakeholders liaise with road safety forums partner with Scottish Safety Camera Partnerships instigate debate on best practice and improved standards harness developments in Intelligent Transport Systems for road safety solutions publish results of pilot studies and disseminate experience commission road safety research and publish findings answer Parliamentary queries on safety matters Other Information: The unit also provides support to Scottish Ministers and MSPs. Contact Details: Transport Scotland Buchanan House, 58 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow, G4 0HF Tel: 0141 272 7100. email: info@transportscotland.gsi.gov.uk Website address: www.transportscotland.gov.uk ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 31
Dumfries and Galloway Group of Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists Remit of Organisation: The Institute of Advanced Motorists and its associated local groups are a charitable organisation, dedicated to raising driving standards through their Advanced Driving Test and engaging with the road using public (via news releases and driving tips). It is run entirely by volunteers and funded through subscription and donation. Other Information: Motorcycle section of the group helps to organise and run, in co-operation with the Police, a Christmas toy run and an Easter egg run when motorcyclists collect toys or Easter eggs which are donated to local underprivileged children. Contact Details: Secretary Dumfries and Galloway Group of Advanced Motorists and Motorcyclists Tel: 07707 035518. email: dumfries@groups.iam.org.uk Website address: www.iamdumfries.org.uk/ Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Remit of Organisation: To take action against road traffic offenders where appropriate, investigate all deaths arising from road traffic accidents, support Road Safety Partnership strategies and actions and assist with education initiatives. Contact Details: District Procurator Fiscal for Dumfries and Kirkcudbright 44 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries, DG1 2AP Tel: 0844 561 3620. email: PFODumfries@copfs.gsi.gov.uk Website address: www.copfs.gov.uk/ 32
Scottish Ambulance Service Remit of Organisation: Our main role is to respond to 999 calls. We also provide a patient transport service to hospital for qualifying patients. We work closely with the police and fire services to deal with major incidents. Other Information: For general information go to our web site: www.scottishambulance.com Contact Details: Operations Support Manager (Dumfries and Galloway) Divisional Headquarters, Maryfield House, Maryfield Road, Ayr, KA8 9DF Tel: 07825 117543. e-mail: seanrobertsaunders@nhs.net Website address: www.scottishambulance.com NHS Dumfries and Galloway Remit of Organisation: To assess, plan and deliver care and treatment of those injured as a consequence of incidents on the roads in Dumfries and Galloway. Contact Details: Chief Operating Officer NHS Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4AP Tel: 01387 246246. e-mail: dg.feedback@nhs.net Website address: www.nhsdg.scot.nhs.uk ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 33
Appendix 2: Detailed Action Plan With Targets No. Action Objective Timescale/Target Measure RTY Lead Partner Other Partners 1 Identify problem crash locations and emerging trends and issues. Reduce crash numbers at identified locations. Weekly analysis of data with monthly reports to other RSP partners and quarterly reports to RSP Tactical group. Number of weekly analysis undertaken. Number of monthly reports and quarterly reports per year. R,T,Y Police Planning and Environment, Transport Scotland, Safety Camera Partnership 2 Provide and support road safety education. To increase road safety awareness amongst those in education. Visit each school every two years. Number of schools visited per year. R,T,Y Police Education Services, Fire and Rescue, NHS D&G, Scottish Ambulance Service 3 Work with partners to improve our roads through engineering measures. Reduce likelihood of crashes occurring. As required. Overall casualty numbers. R,T Police Planning and Environment, Transport Scotland 4 Enforcement of road traffic legislation. Reduce crash numbers through targeting known offences. Daily basis. Number of: Drink driving offences, Seat belt offences, R,T,Y Police COPFS Mobile phone offences, Speeding offences, Dangerous/careless driving offences. 5 Increase Police presence on roads. Reduce likelihood of crashes occurring by increase in visibility. Daily basis. Hours patrol cars spend in the community per year. R,T,Y Police COPFS 34
No. Action Objective Timescale/Target Measure RTY Lead Partner Other Partners 6 Enforce speed limits at Deployment for a Deployment hours per R,T,Y Safety Camera Police, safety camera sites. minimum of 110 hours month. Partnership COPFS, per month. Transport Scotland, Reduction in number of crashes at safety camera sites by deploying safety cameras. Crash numbers at safety camera sites. Planning and Environment 7 Promote road safety. Increase driver awareness in relation to the dangers and issues surrounding excessive speed by media campaigns and attending local events. Annual programme of campaigns. Attend 10 events per year. Number of campaigns per year. Number of events attended per year. R,T,Y Safety Camera Partnership Police, Transport Scotland, Planning and Environment, NHS D&G 8 Review existing and potential new camera sites by analysis of crash patterns. Ensure existing sites are still appropriate. Identify potential new sites. Annual. Number of operational sites. Number of potential new sites presented to Safety Camera Programme Office per year. R,T Safety Camera Partnership Police, Transport Scotland, Planning and Environment 9 Education of road traffic offenders. Reduce likelihood of crashes occurring by assisting in education of offenders. 12 per year. Number of offenders per year through restorative justice programme. Y Fire and Rescue Police, COPFS, D&G Group of AM&M 10 Education of young and inexperienced drivers. Reduce likelihood of crashes occurring by education of young and inexperienced drivers e.g. Hit and Run theatre presentations. 100 per year. Number of people per year. Y Fire and Rescue Police, Scottish Ambulance Service, NHS D&G, Education Services ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 35
No. Action Objective Timescale/Target Measure RTY Lead Partner Other Partners Police 11 Implement 20mph speed limits at schools. Increase number of schools with 20mph speed limit. Long term objective is a 20mph limit at all schools (which wish one) on restricted roads. Annual programme. Number of schools with 20mph limits. Number of pupils at schools with 20mph limits. R,Y Planning and Environment 12 Undertake an annual Accident Investigation and Prevention (AIP) programme. Reduce crash numbers at identified locations. Annual programme. Crash numbers at AIP sites. R Planning and Environment Police 13 Undertake a one off review of speed limits on local A and B class roads. Reduce crash numbers at rural locations with high accident rates. Have a consistent approach to speed limits and extent of limits across region to increase compliance. Complete review by Dec 2011. Identify and implement measures by 2013. Crash numbers at rural locations with high accident rates. Speeds at community locations. R Planning and Environment Police 14 Undertake road safety audits on changes to the local road network. Reduce likelihood of crashes occurring when the network is altered. As required. Number of audits undertaken/number considered necessary per year. R Planning and Environment Police Crash numbers at locations where changes made. 36
No. Action Objective Timescale/Target Measure RTY Lead Partner Other Partners Police 15 Undertake a programme of rural bus pick up and drop off assessments. Reduce likelihood of crashes occurring at rural bus pick up/drop off locations. Review 10 bus routes per year. (Approximately 150 bus routes in region). Number of routes reviewed per year. Number of locations reviewed per year. R Planning and Environment Number of locations where improvements made/need for improvement identified. 16 Implement Strategic Roads Programme. Reduce likelihood of crashes through planned maintenance. Annual programme. Road condition index. R Planning and Environment Police 17 Prepare annual monitoring report on actions. Inform partners and public. Annual. Report presented to Dumfries and Galloway Community Safety Partnership. R,T,Y Planning and Environment All Partners 18 Include road safety within the curriculum. Reduce likelihood of crashes by including road safety in development of a 3-18 year old Authority wide programme of inputs by community Police officers. Each school visited every two years. Number of schools visited per year. Y Education Services Police, Fire and Rescue, NHS D&G, Scottish Ambulance Service 19 Work with associated partners on road safety provision. Reduce likelihood of crashes by highlighting to schools opportunities to include road safety education in curriculum. Annual. Overall casualty numbers. Y Education Services Police, Fire and Rescue, NHS D&G, Scottish Ambulance Service ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2011 2014 37
No. Action Objective Timescale/Target Measure RTY Lead Partner Other Partners 20 Raise awareness of Reduce crashes by Minimum of four Number of events Y Education Services Police, targeted programmes promoting specific events per year. promoted per year. Fire and Rescue, relating specifically to road safety events. NHS D&G, young drivers. Scottish Ambulance Service 21 Identify problem locations and trends by analysis of crash data. Reduce crash numbers at identified locations and generally. Monthly analysis. Crash numbers at identified locations. Overall casualty numbers on trunk roads. R,T Transport Scotland Police 22 Implementation of works programmes. Reduce crash numbers at identified locations and generally. Annual programme. Crash numbers at specific work locations. Overall casualty numabers on trunk roads. R,T Transport Scotland Police 23 Support continuous development and training. Reduce crash numbers by dissemination of information when changes agreed by Government. On-going basis. Overall casualty numbers. R,T Transport Scotland Police, Planning and Environment 24 Increase use of intelligent transport systems. Reduce crash numbers by utilising intelligent transport systems and new technology. On-going basis. Overall casualty numbers. R,T Transport Scotland - 25 Implement changes in legislation and standards. Reduce crash numbers by implementing national changes in legislation and standards. On-going basis. Overall casualty numbers. R,T,Y Transport Scotland Police, Planning and Environment 38