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RoadSafe News – June 2020 |
For the most up to date news visit www.roadsafe.com
In the June issue...
- Awards
- International news
- Driving at work
- Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)
- Road Safety Management
- Young drivers
- Safer vehicles
- Safer roads
- Safer drivers
- Community safety
- Forthcoming events
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Awards | ||
Nominations for Prince Michael International Road Safety AwardsEach year the most outstanding examples of international road safety initiatives are given public recognition through the scheme. Read more... |
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International news | ||
IRF & SATC WebinarThe Impact of Covid-19 on Sustainable Transport and Mobility: Lessons Learnt so Far Read more... |
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Road Safety Grants Programme: Call for Proposals – Safer Road Users and Safer Vehicles (Round 17)The Global Road Safety Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of the Round 17 Call for Proposals under the Road Safety Grants Programme. Read more... |
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New funding adapts malaria network for key role in Zambia's COVID-19 responseNew funding will allow some 200,000 rural Zambians to prepare for global pandemic COVID-19 Read more... |
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Driving at work | ||
How to improve the safety of goods vehicles in the EU?Since the last ETSC PIN report looking at the safety of goods and passenger transport was published in 2013, the transport sector has continued to evolve. Read more... |
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The Driving for Better Business essential ‘Transport Toolkit’ UpdatedThe Driving for Better Business essential ‘Transport Toolkit’ to help fleet operators and business owners navigate the unique challenges presented during the coronavirus pandemic is regularly updated. Read more... |
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New Government Guidance on Returning to WorkThe government has issued new guidance for those starting to return to work following partial lifting of the lockdown restrictions Read more... |
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Driver Competence during COVID-19Simon Turner, Campaign Manager of Driving for Better Business, and Peter Golding, Founder and MD of FleetCheck, talk to Carly Brookfield and Howard Redwood of the Driving Instructors Association. Read more... |
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Duty of care remains unchanged even during COVID-19A variety of organisations across the public and private sectors have come together due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more... |
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Coronavirus: Fleet adoption of mobility solutions threatenedA reliance on the multi-use of assets by mobility solutions threatens their adoption by fleets concerned about curtailing the spread of Covid-19, says FleetCheck. Read more... |
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Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) | ||
Volvo cars to be powered by Luminar Lidar technology.Volvo Cars, a global leader in automotive safety, is setting new safety and technology standards by partnering with tech firm Luminar to provide their industry-leading LiDAR and perception technology for Volvo’s next generation cars. Read more... |
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Road Safety Management | ||
New Streetspace plan will overhaul London’s streetsTransformation of London’s roads to be fast-tracked, giving space to new cycle lanes and wider pavements to enable social distancing Read more... |
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Young drivers | ||
Additional funding for pre-driver education researchA research project being led by the RAC Foundation, which sets out to establish the best way to use pre-driver theatre and workshop education to enhance young and novice driver safety, has secured additional funding. Read more... |
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Safer vehicles | ||
Saving lives through vehicle safety - new reportThe overall effect of improved vehicle design in the Latin American region could reduce deaths by 28·1% Read more... |
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Overhaul of Euro NCAP test protocolsNew tests are being introduced to address some longstanding needs in occupant protection, improve post-crash protection and promote the latest advanced driver assistance technology. Read more... |
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Volvo takes further steps to achieve its Vision 2020Volvo Cars to impose 180 kph speed limit on all cars to highlight dangers of speeding Read more... |
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Safer roads | ||
Cycling is changing the face of cities across the WorldAt a time when city leaders are rethinking many past assumptions, this trend is a unique opportunity to embrace cycling as an integral part of urban transport systems — not just as an accessory. Read more... |
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Safer drivers | ||
Bulletins help older drivers plan to get back on the roadThe Older Drivers Forum has produced a series of safety bulletins to provide advice for older drivers and their families during the lockdown period. Read more... |
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Community safety | ||
Ageing & Safe Mobility Knowledge Hub launchedAgeing & Safe Mobility Knowledge Hub to Launch as Webinar Series Read more... |
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Forthcoming events | ||
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NETS Annual STRENGTH IN NUMBERS® Benchmark Conference – 14 October 2020 National Transport Research Awards 2020 – 20 November 2020 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Conference 2020 – 2 December 2020
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