Improving safety on local roads
More than 170 road safety improvement projects on the local road network are being delivered, thanks to Scottish Government funding.
The Road Safety Improvement Fund saw over £14m allocated to councils this financial year to help fund projects to make their roads safer.
Examples of the schemes being delivered by the end of March 2026 include:
- junction improvements
- bend treatments – with a particular focus on motorcycle safety by installing motorcycle friendly crash barriers and PRIME road markings
- priority route treatment strategies
- innovative engineering solutions such as intelligent solar road studs
- vehicle activated signage
- pedestrian crossings
- traffic calming measures
Each scheme will be evaluated one and three years after they’ve been implemented to assess their impact on casualty and risk reduction.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said:
Road safety remains one of the Scottish Government’s top priorities and we are committed to working with our key partners to save lives across the country.
The Road Safety Improvement Fund supports councils to help them fund projects that will make a real difference on local roads – from new pedestrian crossings and traffic calming measures to infrastructure improvements and innovative engineering. Part of this fund is also specifically aimed at measures that promote active travel, ensuring safer journeys for those opting for sustainable modes of transport.
I’m really pleased to see local authorities delivering these schemes as we continue to work towards our goal of making Scotland’s roads the safest in the world by 2030.
The Scottish Government remains determined to save lives and ensure a safer Scotland for all.”