Agreement on Pedestrian Friendly Design

Publication date: 22 September 2003

The Council reached a political agreement on the proposal for a Directive on the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users which aims at reducing deaths and injuries of pedestrians involved in collision with cars and light vehicles. The Directive will be formally adopted at a forthcoming Council meeting after finalisation of the text.

Related News Items:
- Pedestrian Friendly Design: amended proposal published (12 September 2003)
- Pedestrian Safety: Commission presents draft Directive (19 February 2003)