AIM: To determine whether local politicians influence the distribution of traffic calming measures. METHODS: Longitudinal ecological study in two UK cities. Local political constituencies were categorized by representation by members of the cabinet structure as a marker of influence. The density of traffic calming features per political area, adjusted for the historical pattern of road injuries, was compared between cabinet represented and non-represented areas. RESULTS: Traffic calming density was significantly associated with cabinet representation status, adjusted for historical collision risk (risk ratio 2.77, 95% confidence interval 1.37 to 5.61). CONCLUSION: These results support the hypothesis that senior local politicians are effective advocates for enhancing safety in their areas.
AIM: To determine whether local politicians influence the distribution of traffic calming measures. METHODS: Longitudinal ecological study in two UK cities. Local political constituencies were categorized by representation by members of the cabinet structure as a marker of influence. The density of traffic calming features per political area, adjusted for the historical pattern of road injuries, was compared between cabinet represented and non-represented areas. RESULTS: Traffic calming density was significantly associated with cabinet representation status, adjusted for historical collision risk (risk ratio 2.77, 95% confidence interval 1.37 to 5.61). CONCLUSION: These results support the hypothesis that senior local politicians are effective advocates for enhancing safety in their areas.
Authors: Ronan A Lyons; Denise Kendrick; Elizabeth M L Towner; Carol Coupland; Mike Hayes; Nicola Christie; Judith Sleney; Sarah Jones; Richard Kimberlee; Sarah E Rodgers; Samantha Turner; Mariana Brussoni; Yana Vinogradova; Tinnu Sarvotham; Steven Macey Journal: PLoS One Date: 2013-04-08 Impact factor: 3.240