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Road safety and travel awareness

Overall safety on roads is improving. However, we can all do more to make our roads safer for everyone

Speed limits

We promote initiatives and campaigns to help drivers understand the impact of speed

School crossing patrol service

The need to ensure the safety of children is vital to our aim of reducing road traffic casualties

Road safety education, training and publicity

We provide information and support for the residents of Dudley to improve their road safety awareness

Pedestrian crossings

Every year we receive requests for zebra or light controlled crossings from residents

Cycling

We provide training, advice and information to cyclists of all ages and types

Park safe

An initiative run by us in conjunction with West Midlands Police

Walk to school

Walking to school has environmental and health benefits

Cycle training

Free community based cycle training is now available

Bikeability plus - Learn to Ride

Is for anyone aged 4 and above who would like to ride a bike with pedals independently. The course is delivered in an off-road traffic free environment. At this level the training does not attempt to simulate on road cycling.
The main aim of the course is to teach the trainee the skills required to ride a bike with pedals independently.

The course will build confidence whilst developing motor skills and dynamic balance.

The Learn to Ride course comprises of the following:

• Mount / dismount the bike
• Balance
• Steer
• Brake
• Pedal

To discuss course availability or specific requirements and/or to book cycle training Email or Phone the Road Safety & Travel Awareness Team

Email: road.safety@dudley.gov.uk

Contact us

Email: road.safety@dudley.gov.uk
Telephone: 01384 815433

Road Safety and Travel Awareness
Traffic, Transportation & Engineering Services
Traffic Management & Road Safety
Environment
Dudley Council

4 Ednam Road
Dudley
DY1 1HL