RoadSafe News – August 2020

Awards

Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards' submissions deadline 31st August.

Recognising outstanding achievement and innovation since 1987 Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards have given public recognition to those who have improved road safety world-wide.  Read more...

Awards recognition for RideFree scheme

A scheme which aims to improve the safety of young motorcyclists – by improving CBT training – has been named the winner of the 2020 CIHT Kier Road Safety Award.  Read more...

International news

Invitation to the UNRSC Webinar: The Ten-Step Plan for Safer Road Infrastructure

A September UNRSC Webinar: The Ten-Step Plan for Safer Road Infrastructure.   Read more...

The Impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on road deaths in April 2020 in Europe

Preliminary data from 25 EU Member States show an average 36% drop in road deaths in April 2020 compared to the average of the same month in the previous three years, according to a new report by the European Transport Safety Council.   Read more...

Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety launches.

The Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety has been launched.  Read more...

New performance and appraisal tool

World Bank launches road safety performance and appraisal tool  Read more...

UK news

Great Britain casualties remain level for a further year

In Great Britain there were 1,748 reported road deaths in 2019, similar to the level seen since 2012,   Read more...

Open consultation: a review of The Highway Code.

A consultation has been launched seeking yours views on proposed changes to the Highway Code.  Read more...

Active Streets Assessment Tool

The Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund is providing a response to the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting temporary and permanent projects aimed at boosting cycling and walking with new infrastructure.  Read more...

Driving at work

Driving for Better Business: free resources available.

There are plenty of free resources on the Driving for Better Business website, including a free employer portal and driver app, to help with managing drivers and their return to work safely.  Read more...

New on-line Occupational Road Risk Toolkit

Supported by the European Bank of Reconstruction & Development (EBRD), an international team have created a toolkit of training materials and resources  Read more...

Driving in the New Normal: A Guide to Employee Safety and Well-being

One key area where we can expect to see a sustained shift in behaviours post- COVID 19 relates to travelling to, from and for work. .  Read more...

Fleet risks as lockdown ends.

The impact on the fleet industry during Covid-19 lockdown has been two extremes. Some have seen operations stop completely due to government measures, while others have seen surges in demand.  Read more...

Stress and Fatigue

Practical guidance available on managing stress and fatigus  Read more...

Is your grey fleet about to explode?

COVID-19 will have many long-lasting effects on how we manage those who drive for work – and not least on those who have to travel on business but don’t have a company car.  Read more...

Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)

UK CAM Roadmap updated.

The UK Connected and Automated Mobility Roadmap to 2030 is being updated.  Read more...

Young drivers

YDF 2020 delivered as virtual conference

Organisers of the postponed Young Driver Focus have teamed up with some of the event’s speakers to highlight the latest developments in the young driver road safety sector.  Read more...

Cycle safety

Bike Lane Network in Tiblisi

Tbilisi, is developing its bike lane network to encourage a modal shift to non-motorised transport,  Read more...

Safer vehicles

#StopThe Crash: promoting the use of crash avoidance technologies

#StopTheCrash is a multi-stake partnership that promotes the use of crash avoidance technologies.  Read more...

Safer roads

ViDA The iRAP online software to help create a world free of high risk roads

All the iRAP road survey data which is gathered around the world, is processed through ViDA, its central data base. Professionals and planners can use it to create life-saving Star Ratings and Safer Road Investment Plans.  Read more...

High priority roads identified for safety investment

A number of road sections that are high priority for immediate investment to save lives have been identified as government is expected to announce a spend of £900m for “shovel ready” local projects in England this year and in 2021.  Read more...

Rural roads – what are the dangers, and how can we make them safer?

The Road Safety GB Conference Rural Roads: what are the dangers and how can we make them safer? will take place on Wednesday 10th February 2021.  Read more...

Speed management

Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Vehicle Flow and Speeds in the UK

Analysing the Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Vehicle Flow and Speeds in the UK  Read more...

Child safety

Tales of the Road

Appealing to parents and teachers, Think has introduced the newly updated Tales of the Road education resource.  Read more...

Enforcement

Roads Policing: Not optional - An inspection of roads policing in England and Wales

Better roads policing needed to prevent increase in deaths  Read more...

UK Roads Policing Review Call for Evidence

Road Safety minister says: 'I encourage everyone to respond so that we can build the fairest and most operationally effective enforcement capability in police and other agencies to deliver the best outcome for the safety of all road users.'  Read more...

Forthcoming events

UNRSC Webinar: The Ten-Step Plan for Safer Road Infrastructure – 9 September 2020

NETS Annual STRENGTH IN NUMBERS® Benchmark Conference – 12 October 2020

National Transport Research Awards 2020 – 20 November 2020

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Conference 2020 – 2 December 2020

Young Driver Focus Conference. – 14 April 2021

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