Guidance

Critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling

Illustrated guidance on the 16 critical safety issues identified in Active Travel England's route check tool.

• From: Active Travel England
• Published: 6 November 2025

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Critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling

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Active Travel England’s route check tool identifies 16 critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling.

A critical safety issue is defined as a street layout or condition that is associated with an increased risk of collisions for people walking, wheeling or cycling.

This guidance explains each of the issues with illustrations and provides links to relevant guidance and key evidence.

Read about and use the ATE route check tool.

Published 6 November 2025