Green Party Mayoral candidate Siobhan Harper-Nunes has backed calls for a transformation of the region’s roads.

Siobhan said: “Firstly, my thoughts are with the families and friends of all the victims of these preventable tragedies.”

“So that we needn’t fear that one of our loved ones could be the next victim of this reckless driving on the roads, we need action now.”

“This region needs to seriously step up to achieve its ambition to have zero deaths and serious accidents on the roads per year, and so I support the challenge set by Better Streets for Birmingham.”

“Safer roads have multiple benefits, including for mental and physical health, cleaner air and less noise pollution. The people of the West Midlands deserve this and we must get on with delivering it.”

“Some of our poorest communities have the lowest rates of car ownership, yet also have some of the worst roads in terms of safety, noise and air pollution, and have seen the least action to tackle dangerous driving. This must change.”

“Drivers in this region must know that there are consequences if they endanger the lives of others by breaking the law. Currently, there is a common perception that this isn’t the case.”

“We need a Mayor and Combined Authority that works with communities to tackle the blight of dangerous driving.”