Roads and pavements
Performance reflections
The condition of principal (A) roads has improved due to investments in road treatments via extra budgets available from Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).
Condition of non-principal (B and C roads) has dipped by a small amount (1%), although performance remains above the national average.
Condition of unclassified roads has improved due to investments in road treatments via extra budgets available from TfWM / re-baseline and general increase in data availability.
This is the first year of improved/more accurate indicator on percentage of footway in good condition. Seventy-six percent of pavements were judged as being in good condition, better than the target set at 70%. No national comparator figures are available either, as this is not collected by the Department for Transport (DfT).
There has been a reduction in car occupant casualties of over 50 when compared with 2024, continuing a downward trend. The number of cyclist casualties has fallen by 9 since 2024, continuing a downward trend. The number of pedestrian casualties was the highest since 2018, with a notable increase in 2025. However, the longer-term trend since 2016 was downwards, so this year may be an anomaly.
The number of powered 2-wheeler casualties increased by 6. However, the longer-term trend remains downwards. Data on Road Casualties is provided by West Midlands Police. DfT validated data for 2025 is due to be published in October 2026, and may vary slightly to the data reported here.
Actions taken in year
Road safety interventions have been implemented at priority sites. These include road layout safety improvements and speed management measures such as Average Speed Enforcement and vehicle activated signs.
The expansion of the network of segregated cycleways has continued, supplemented by road safety and speed management measures on the rest of the highway network. Cycle training for adults and children has also been provided.
A programme of measures focused on improving the safety for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users is ongoing. This has included pedestrian improvements, new crossing facilities and school related initiatives such as 20mph speed limits. The programme has been supplemented by road safety interventions at priority sites, such as road layout safety improvements and speed management measures.