The mayor of London is considering ways to publicly remember those who have lost their lives on the capital's roads.
The move aims to support the Mayor’s Vision Zero target to reach zero road deaths and injuries in London by 2041 and was suggested by Green Party AM Caroline Russell
She said an act of remembrance will highlight the importance of reducing danger on London's roads and will push Transport for London to continue its work towards zero road deaths.
Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed this week that 39 people have died on London's road so far this year.
He was supportive of Ms Russell's call and has agreed to organise a roundtable meeting with Heidi Alexander, deputy mayor for transport, and Will Norman, walking and cycling commissioner, alongside charities who work on reducing road danger and represent crash victims.
Ms Russell said: 'Every death on our streets is devastating and we must learn from each one of them. Remembering the people who sadly die on our roads is important for the families and friends who have lost their loved ones and it underlines to all of us that every death is preventable and not just a figure on a spreadsheet.
'I’m glad that the Mayor today suggested a roundtable meeting to discuss how a more formal approach can acknowledge the names of those who die on London’s roads.
'It’s essential that their families and friends are shown that they will be remembered by our city and serves as a reminder to keep working hard to make our roads safer for all.'
Nick Simmons, RoadPeace CEO said: 'An act of remembrance means that not only is the death of a loved one marked publicly but also that the key bodies in London who have responsibility for reducing road danger – the Mayor, the Assembly, TfL and the police - also pay their respects and acknowledge the need to make London’s streets safer.
'It is vitally important that the impact of death and injury is humanised, and the devastation caused brought to the forefront if Vision Zero is going to be achieved.'
