New Limerick Road Safety Plan launched to try and enhance road safety

A NEW Limerick Road Safety Plan has been launched in an attempt to enhance road safety throughout the region.

Limerick City and County Council, in partnership with An Garda Síochána, have announced details of the plan, which was developed in collaboration with the Limerick Road Safety Working Together Group.

The plan outlines strategic actions to reduce collisions and fatalities on Limerick's roads.

The Limerick Road Safety Plan, spanning the period to 2030, is aligned with the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, with a commitment to ‘Vision Zero’, ultimately striving for zero deaths and serious injuries on our roads by 2050.

The strategy is led by a Safe System approach, which is viewed as best practice globally in the delivery of road safety strategies.

Limerick Garda Chief Superintendent, Derek Smart said community engagement is key: “The Road Safety Plan is aimed at enhancing road safety initiatives whilst also educating road users in all aspects of road safety and ultimately reducing fatalities and serious injury collisions on our Roads.

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“This joint approach between Limerick City and County Council and An Garda Siochana will greatly assist in our stated aim to make our roads safer for everyone to enjoy.”

Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Gerald Mitchell, expressed enthusiasm for the plan, stating, “The launch of the Limerick Road Safety Plan marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to prioritise road safety.

"This collaborative initiative underscores our commitment to creating safer road environments for all residents and visitors to our city and county.”