Research and analysis

Sharing our roads safely

Research exploring behaviours and attitudes towards sharing the road with different road users, including views on some proposed changes to The Highway Code.

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Sharing our roads safely: report of qualitative and quantitative findings

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Research into sharing the road with different road users.

The report examines:

  • road user behaviours
  • road user attitudes

It also includes views on some proposed changes to The Highway Code.

Recommendations are made for future communications around sharing our roads with different users.

The research was commissioned to inform the review of The Highway Code and complete actions set out in the government response to the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) call for evidence.

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Published 30 July 2021

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