Welcome to the Road Safety section. In this section you will find information on:

Road safety for children and young people: Find out about the Safety Squirrel and School Crossing Patrols. You will also find useful information on Pedestrian and Cycling Training. Pedestrian crossings: This section deals with all kinds of pedestrians crossings (Zebra, Pelican, Puffin etc.)  Road safety engineering: Visit this section if you want information on Road Safety Schemes and Accidents Investigation.

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The Road Safety & Traffic Management Group's missions

Middlesbrough Council’s Road Safety and Traffic Management Group manage transport in the borough in its role as the Highway Authority. The group provides a range of services including implementation of the Council's transport policies and investment programs set out in the Local Transport Plan (LTP). This includes:

• Traffic management of the Council’s roads, including the design and implementation of improvements 
• Reducing the number and severity of injury accidents and casualties from road traffic accidents
• Education, training and publicity for road safety and the provision of school crossing patrols 
• Promotion of and support for all types of public transport services 
• Partnership working with other organisations to address transport integration with land use, and with policies for health, education, and wealth creation 
• Policy delivery and advice, in representing the Council on transportation matters at national, regional and local levels