Safe System Network
Road Safety GB and PACTS have worked together on a project to explore ways to encourage collaboration between local authorities and other stakeholders to apply a Safe System and grow a network of local road safety partnerships.
The presentation will cover what has been undertaken, what links and resources are available, it will also encourage others to join the growing network.
James Gibson, Executive Director, Road Safety GB
James Gibson took up the post of Executive Director of Road Safety GB in March 2022.
James has worked in the road safety profession for more than 20 years, in both local government and the police.
He joined Road Safety GB from Leicestershire County Council where he most recently held a management role overseeing road safety, sustainable travel, public rights of way and passenger transport information and provision.
James previously held the post of director of communications for Road Safety GB, on a voluntary basis, between 2009 and 2015. As a national spokesperson he undertook many media interviews on a wide range of road safety topics.
In his current role, James manages the charitable side of Road Safety GB’s work, reporting to the charity’s board of trustees, and the business/trading side which is conducted through RSGB International.
Margaret Winchcomb, Deputy Executive Director, PACTS
Margaret Winchcomb is a Chartered Civil Engineer with a passion for transport, focused on people. Since joining PACTS in 2021, Margaret has led the charity’s research and policy work.
She is established as an expert on the safety of e-scooters and has published three reports, one of which won a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in 2022.
Within her role as Deputy Executive Director, Margaret leads the charity’s engagement with its over 115 member organisations and delivers on wider aims set out in PACTS 2022 strategy, which she was involved in drawing up.