Citation

Lyons RA, Jones SJ, Newcombe RG, Palmer SR. Inj. Prev. 2006; 12(5): 312-315.

Affiliation

The School of Medicine, University of Wales, Swansea, UK. (r.a.lyons@swansea.ac.uk)

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/ip.2006.011916

PMID

17018672

PMCID

PMC2563457

Abstract

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.

Language: en