No to e-scooter legislation
The pressure is on, an election is due, and we have been informed that the decision has been made: there…
Vacancy – Senior Research & Policy Officer (CLOSED)
Applications closed on 12 April 2021. The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) wishes to appoint a Senior Research…
What kills most on the roads?
Covid-19 has had terrible consequences. It has also turned the transport agenda upside-down, showing that major change is possible, necessary…
Drug Driving – PACTS Research Project
PACTS is conducting a research project to investigate drug driving in the UK. The project is funded by the Department…
Lower Urban Speed Limits in Europe – PACTS research
PACTS is leading a research project ‘Lower urban speed limits in Europe – what does the evidence show?’ (LUSTRE). The…
PACTS Research Project ‘Drink driving – taking stock and moving forward’
PACTS is currently undertaking a research project ‘Drink driving – taking stock and moving forward’ following the award of a…
PACTS launches new report: 'Seat Belts: The Forgotten Road Safety Priority'
A report published by PACTS, in association with Direct Line Group, on the 30th of April 2019 reveals the problem…
The Road Safety Management Capacity Review (RSMCR) is expected to be published late spring 2018
In 2017 the Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned a road safety management capacity review (RSMCR). This was a recommendation by PACTS in 2015[1] and PACTS was pleased that it was accepted by DfT and included in its 2015 British Road Safety Statement. The DfT is expected to publish the report in full in late spring 2018.
50 years of transport safety research – Professor Allsop
The Universities’ Transport Studies Group (UTSG) held their 50th Anniversary Event on the 19th December 2017 at UCL.
PACTS has submitted written evidence to the Select Committee Inquiry into ‘Improving Air Quality’
In November, PACTS submitted written evidence to the ‘Improving Air Quality’ inquiry that focuses on the interplay between the Government’s air quality policies and road safety.