Welsh Government Launches Pioneering Motorcycling Safety Initiative Across North, Mid Wales

Several road safety initiatives are underway aimed at reducing accidents and improving safety for vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians. In San Antonio, local business owners are calling for enhanced safety measures at a dangerous roundabout on Blanco Road, suggesting increased signage or replacing yield signs with stop signs due to frequent accidents and poor driver awareness. In North and Mid Wales, the Welsh Government has introduced PRIME (Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment) markings at key sites to help motorcyclists negotiate bends safely; this initiative follows a successful trial in Scotland and aims to improve road positioning and reduce serious injuries among riders. Similarly, in Edinburgh, Police Scotland, along with partners, is promoting awareness of blind spots for cyclists and pedestrians through demonstrations and campaigns to encourage all road users to be more visible and cautious. These efforts collectively highlight a growing focus on innovative and community-driven approaches to road safety, particularly for vulnerable groups prone to severe injuries in collisions. While some regions face infrastructural challenges, such as damaged highways in Nepal affecting travel and goods transport, the emphasis remains on proactive safety interventions in developed areas.