Abstract
Improving road safety will always be a priority but building on the success of the past will be difficult because it means persuading road user to behave more safely. Local authorities need to work closely with the Highways Agency, police, NHS, and fire and rescue services to target at-risk users, as well as at-risk locations, and achieve value for money. Local public bodies should work together better, both informally and in established partnerships, based on the framework in this report and use the self-assessment tools provided by the Audit Commission on its website.