London Borough of Southwark
Gareth Tuffery
Principal Road Safety Officer

Transport Planning,
Regeneration & Neighbourhoods,
London Borough of Southwark Council,
PO Box 64529
London
SE1P 5LX
020 7525 5566
gareth.tuffery@southwark.gov.uk

www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200082/road_safety

The London Borough of Southwark understands that riding a motorcycle is enjoyable and fun. For many the motorcycle offers low running costs, quicker journeys and no congestion charges. Riding a motorcycle is not without risk, however this risk can be greatly reduced by wearing the Right Gear and undertaking further training. Southwark Council invites all road users to look out for each other.

London Borough of Merton
Keith Filby
Future Merton
London Borough of Merton
Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
Surrey
 
0208-545-3205
 
keith.filby@merton.gov.uk

road.safety@merton.gov.uk
 
http://www.merton.gov.uk/roadsafety/beabrighterbiker
Merton is committed to improving road safety through a programme of education, training, publicity, engineering, and enforcement, in conjunction with specialist external partners and agencies.

The Brighter Biker programme aims to provide quality training for pre learner riders, and those with a full car licence who want to become riders, with an insight into obtaining value for money when procuring bike related services and products.  The programme is informally titled: ‘Live Long and Prosper’.

London Borough of Hounslow
Elisabeth Knight
 
Environment Department
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow.  TW3 4DN

0208 583 5034
elisabeth.knight@hounslow.gov.uk
http://www.hounslow.gov.uk

Our aim in Hounslow is to make our roads safer for all who use them by reducing casualties and congestion.  We are particularly concerned with the most vulnerable road users, who include pedestrians, cyclist and motor- cyclists. We work directly with schools, colleges and local businesses to inform motorcyclists of the main causes of collisions and to highlight the importance of wearing safe clothing.  There is also an ongoing programme of advertising to drivers to raise their awareness of motorcyclists.

London Borough of Brent
Debbie Fowler

Brent House
2nd Floor West,
349-357 High Road,
Wembley
Middlesex HA9 6BZ

020 8937 5570
debbie.fowler@brent.gov.uk

http://www.brent.gov.uk/bsr    

“We will endeavour to provide a safe, sustainable and free flowing Transportation Service, and are continually working to make Brent’s roads a safer place for all residents, above all concentrating on vulnerable road users such as power two wheeler riders”

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Neil Simpson

Council Offices
37 Pembroke Road
London
W8 6PW

020 7361 3628
road.safety@rbkc.gov.uk

www.rbkc.gov.uk
www.roadhug.org

We are committed to encouraging safe use of motorcycles and scooters in the Borough. Studies show that motorcycle casualties in the borough are 84% male, the majority are aged between 20 and 45 and most collisions happen at peak commuting times.

BikeSafe and ScooterSafe courses are offered free to anyone who lives or works in the borough and would like to take part in this excellent one day course run by the metropolitan Police. See http://www.bikesafe-london.co.uk/ for more information, and for access to a free course please email road.safety@rbkc.gov.uk with your request.

We will also be running safety campaigns based around our www.roadhug.org website so check it out for the latest information.

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Lee Thornton
Principal Transport Officer-Transport Planning and Policy
Regeneration and Economic Development
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
3rd Floor | Maritime House |1 Linton Road
Barking IG11 8HG.

Telephone 020 8227 3352
Fax 020 8227 3490
E-mail lee.thornton@lbbd.gov.uk
Website www.lbbd.gov.uk

Delivering a safe, sustainable, accessible Transport system for Barking and Dagenham

Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames
Patrick Long
Smarter Travel Team
2nd Floor Far East,
Guildhall 2
High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU

Tel: 020 8547 4711
Email:patrick.long@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Website: www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/transport_and_streets/road_safety.htm

As part of the efforts to reduce the casualties on London’s roads, the Royal borough of Kingston upon Thames aims to reduce road casualties through a programme of training, education, and awareness initiatives. We work with road users of all ages, with particular emphasis on vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, school children and the elderly. As more people take to using powered two wheelers as a viable means of travel, we continue to work towards reducing casualties in this area.

London Borough of Croydon
Susan Martin
Highways Awareness Officer

020 8726 6000 ext 62512
susan.martin@croydon.gov.uk

www.croydon.gov.uk/transportandstreets/roadsafety/

Croydon Council is taking part in a new initiative from September 2011 working with employers in the borough who have staff who ride PTWs. We will be reminding employers about riding scooters safely, available training and the importance of correct safety equipment.

Croydon supports Bikesafe

Licensed motorcyclists, moped and scooter riders can participate in Rider Skills Days where they can get an assessment of their present driver's skills and advice to make riding in London safer and more enjoyable.

Topics cover professional riding techniques, the system of motorcycle control, common causes of accidents and first aid. Rider Skills Days are run during the week and at weekends by qualified police motorcyclists.

New Bikesafe/Scootersafe Competition 2011

TfL and the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI) are running a fantastic competition in London.

Take a BikeSafe London or ScooterSafe London riders skills day between 1 September and 30 November 2011 and you will have the chance to complete a competition entry form answering three questions and a tie breaker. You can book your place from 1 July to 30 November to be eligible for the competition.

The MCI has sponsored the following fabulous prizes:-

• A motorcycle of the riders choice – up to a value of £12,000
• A Scooter of the riders choice – up to the value of £2,000
• 3 sets of protective clothing up to the value of £1,000 each
• 6 crash helmets up to the value of £500 each

The closing date for the competition is 7 December and winners will be notified on the 15 December 2011. For more information go to www.bikesafe-london.co.uk

London Borough of Lewisham
Liz Brooker

Road Safety & Sustainable Transport
Wearside Service Centre, Wearside Road,
London, SE13 7EZ

0208 314 2254
liz.brooker@lewisham.gov.uk

Lewisham Website

Lewisham is committed to improving the safety of all road users.  In particular those most vulnerable including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.  In an effort to raise the awareness of safety issues to motorcyclists we work with businesses and schools, providing information on safe clothing, how to stay legal and the most common reasons motorcyclists get hurt.  As well as targeting motorcyclists we also work with new and young drivers to highlight the need to look and see and act.

For any road safety advice please contact the team.

London Borough of Lambeth

Norma Fender

2nd Floor, Blue Star House
234-244 Stockwell Road
London SW9 9SP

020 7926 0332
nfender@lambeth.gov.uk

Lambeth Website

Lambeth is committed to reducing the danger to motorcyclists and scooter riders on Lambeth's roads in partnership with the Met police and other boroughs through promoting better riding skills, the use of protective clothing and campaigns to raise the awareness of other road users to presence of motorbikes and scooters.

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Sam Merison

Safety Education Team
Civic Centre
44 York Street
TW1 3BZ

0208 487 5131
Safety-education@richmond.gov.uk

Richmond Website

Richmond Council is committed to reducing casualties and making roads safe for all road users.  In particular those most vulnerable including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.  We work with businesses, schools and directly with the public to raise the awareness of safety issues to motorcyclists including wearing the right clothing, staying legal and encouraging further training.  As well as targeting motorcyclists we also work with new and young drivers to highlight the need to look and see and act.

London Borough of Wandsworth

Isaac Kwakye
Road Safety Education Officer

Technical Services Department
Wandsworth Town Hall
Wandsworth High Street
Wandsworth
London
SW18 2PU

020 8871 6690
ikwakye@wandsworth.go.uk

http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk


Wandsworth Council is committed to reducing Road Traffic Accident Casualties involving Powered 2 Wheeler riders using education and training programmes and the implementation of appropriate highway and traffic measures.

London Borough of Camden
Smarter Travel Team
020 7974 2513
Steve.hands@camden.gov.uk

www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/transport-and-streets/road-safety/

Motorcycles, mopeds and scooters make up around 5 per cent of the traffic in Camden, but motorcycle casualties comprise almost 20 per cent of all people killed or seriously injured on Camden's roads. The highest contributory factors for motorcyclist collisions over the last three years were either a 'poor turn manoeuvre' or 'driver failed to look properly'. Camden Council is committed to reducing the number of riders involved in traffic collisions by:

• Motorcycle awareness campaigns to encourage other drivers to be more aware of motorcyclists and educate motorcyclists on good highway conduct;
• Enforcement of vehicle speeds and design of junctions to slow vehicle speeds;
• Improved training for motorcyclists;
• Improve carriageway surfaces through the maintenance programme;
• Keeping the highway environment free from unnecessary clutter which may obstruct sight lines around junctions;

London Borough of Greenwich

Khair-un-Nisa Simmonds
Road Safety Education
The Woolwich Centre
35 Wellington Street
Woolwich
London
SE18 6HQ
020 8921 8075
khairunnisa.simmonds@greenwich.gov.uk

http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/roadsafety

Other than getting the essential training necessary to ride safely, one of most important ways to protect yourself riding a motorbike or scooter is to make sure you wear the right gear. Protective clothing is designed to minimize injury in the event of a crash and should include helmet, jacket, gloves, trousers and boots that cover the ankles.  Thick leather and newer materials such as kevlar are sturdier than other types of materials and can protect you better.

You should also wear reflective and flourescent clothing when on your motorbike or scooter. Research shows that many motorists involved in collisions with motor-bikes and scooters will say they 'looked but didn't see' the rider. It's essential you make yourself as visible as possible when going out on your bike or scooter. Drivers should also 'take another look for bikes' when out on the road.

London Borough of Newham
Emma Norton
Newham Dockside
3rd Floor West Wing
1000 Dockside Road
London E16 2QU
020 3373 1294
Emma.Norton@newham.gov.uk

www.newham.gov.uk

The Newham Road Safety Education Unit aim to give advice to the public whilst using the road to walk, cycle, ride or drive.
The Right Gear London e-zine offers free information on how to be safe whilst using a powered two wheeler on the road.
This resource is one key way employers can educate riders on the dangers of road use and help contribute to keeping their employees safe as well as Newham’s roads.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Angela Smith
Road Safety Education Officer

020 7364 6883
Angela.Smith@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Towerhamlets.gov.uk
Dft.gov.uk
Direct.gov.uk
Mcia.co.uk
Rospa.com
Tfl.gov.uk
Bikesafe-london.co.uk
 
Mulberry Place(AH)
PO Box 55739
5 Clove Crescent
London E14 1BY

APPOINTMENTS & DELIVERIES ONLY
Anchorage House
2 clove Crescent
London E14 2BE

Motorcycling is an increasing popular choice of travel for many and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is committed to improving the safety of motorcyclists on our roads through education, training and publicity.

The borough has supported Transport for London’s bike Safe Scheme by offering staff and residents rider skills training days at a reduced cost.  We also work with the Metropolitan Police through their initiatives to ensure safer riding through the borough.

London Borough of Bexley

Mark Bunting
Road Safety Team Leader
Bexley Civic Offices
Broadway, Bexleyheath
Kent DA6 7LB

roadsafetyeducation@bexley.gov.uk

www.bexley.gov.uk

Motorcyclists make up 12% of Bexley’s road casualties and are the second biggest motor vehicle occupant or rider group.  Motorcyclist casualties in Bexley have decreased from 283 in 1980 to 58 in 2010.  We want to maintain this impressive decrease and see the uptake in riders using protective clothing as a key element in continuing this reduction.

London Borough of Redbridge

Jane Arthur
Road Safety Team Leader
Road Safety Section
Lynton House (9th Floor Front)
255/59 High Road
Ilford
Essex
1G1 1NY

0208 708 3577
Email: jane.arthur@redbridge.gov.uk
Website: www.redbridge.gov.uk