Our Vision

Our vision is for Devon & Cornwall’s road network to be free of death and serious injury.

We have set ourselves the ambitious target of cutting the number of people killed or serious injured (KSI) by 50% by 2030 – and eventually, to zero.

All members of our partnership – including the emergency services, NHS Trusts, councils, air ambulance charities and National Highways – have committed to this target.

Who we are

Vision Zero South West is led by a Partnership Board consisting of senior police and fire officers, leading clinicians, the Police & Crime Commissioner and councillors and specialist officers from each local authority in the region.

The board convenes four times a year, with each meeting starting with a roll call of names of those who have lost their lives on our roads since the last meeting, followed by a minute’s silence in their memory.

The board is supported by a Development Group, Delivery Group and specialist task groups for each of our vulnerable road users.

How Do We Get to Zero?

All Vision Zero South West work is informed by data, evidence-led and grounded in the world-renowned Safe System framework.

This recognises that humans will make mistakes on the road. It also recognises the importance of five key elements – safe roads, safe road users, safe speeds, safe vehicles and post-crash response. When these elements work together, it is possible to prevent collisions or, if a collision does occur, to prevent death or serious injury.

By working in partnership with a focus on our vulnerable road users – and by embracing innovation and the power of communication – we believe we can make a big difference and help save lives. You can find out more by reading our strategic documents.

Helping Vulnerable Road Users

Our journey started with a detailed study conducted by transport safety specialists Agilysis which identified several road users as particularly vulnerable.

Find out more about each of these vulnerable road user groups below – as well as what we are doing to help keep them safe.