A long road to fewer deaths

Article Abstract:

Deaths from road accidents went down by 6% in 1992, but the Department of Transport could improve the situation by providing facilities for non-motorists. As there are less pedestrians and cyclists than there were in 1971, statistics of pedestrian deaths will be lower, although the risk has increased. Road safety information is useless for pedestrians and cyclists if motorists ignore it. Road safety could be improved by reducing the speed and acceleration of high-performance cars, restricting new drivers, and creation of a less car-orientated environment.

Planning, Statistics, Accidents, Transportation, Automobile driving, Motor vehicle driving, Traffic accidents, Traffic safety

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Deliver us from motor hell, Dr Mawhinney

Article Abstract:

Transport secretary Brian Mawhinney has already taken steps to move the UK's transport policy away from its traditional focus on road building. Some road schemes have been dropped, investment in bus lanes is being increased and a 1,200-mile cycle network is planned for London. However, he is still restricted by the Conservative party's obsession with the car, and is finding it very difficult to balance the demands of environmentalists with those of groups which support roads.

Analysis, Transportation policy

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The railway children of Bucharest

Article Abstract:

There is a great deal of poverty in Romania, where inflation is extremely high and there is a lack of even the most basic infrastructure. The most difficult conditions are endured by the around 50 children who live on the streets in the area surrounding Bucharest station. Many have been thrown out of home by their parents, while others have run away following abuse. Efforts are now being made to help them by local charity Asis.

Social aspects, Romania, Homeless children, Bucharest, Romania

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