Residents in Hertfordshire are being asked to share their personal experiences with local roads to help shape a new safety strategy for the county. The Hertfordshire County Council has launched a public consultation that runs until 22 June 2026, seeking feedback on how streets feel for everyone, including those who walk, cycle, drive, or use public transport.
The consultation is led by the Hertfordshire Road Safety Partnership, a group that includes the police, fire services, and local authorities. Cllr Paul Zukowskyj, the cabinet member for Environment, Transport and Growth, stated that road safety goes beyond just looking at crash statistics. He emphasised that the council wants to hear directly from residents about where they feel confident, where they do not, and what changes would improve their daily journeys.
The partnership, which also includes National Highways and the Road Victims Trust Charity, is particularly focused on tackling what it calls the “Fatal Five.” These behaviours, which are identified as the primary causes of harm on the road, are speeding, drink and drug driving, using a mobile phone, not wearing a seatbelt, and careless driving.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, Jonathan Ash-Edwards, noted that while the county’s roads are generally safe, there are still too many serious injuries and deaths every year. He intends to prioritise his Road Safety Fund to address these specific risks. The council has already been working to improve local conditions through an expanded 20mph programme and recent speed limit reductions on roads such as the A1000 and B197.
Residents can participate in the Road Safety Strategy consultation online until 22 June 2026.
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