ROADIS’ Post

Yesterday marked the end of Australia’s annual National Road Safety Week (5 - 12 May). Created to honour loved one’s who have lost their lives or been injured on Australia’s roads, this initiative highlights the pressing need for collective responsibility to make our roads safer. This is why we have made it our mission is to achieve zero transport fatalities. As we conclude this week, let us each pause and ask ourselves, are we doing everything we can to ensure the safety of those on the road? Let’s continue to work together, prioritise road safety and strive for a future where every journey is a safe one. #Optix #OptixAU #safelyhome #roadsafety #driversafety #trucking #truckdriver #fleetsafety #fatigue

I took part in an interesting discussion last night on TalkTV about the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, calling for a ‘new settlement on road safety’ built around ‘evidence-based policy’ that recognises the emergence of ‘new forms of mobility’. One of the areas that Petrie Hosken wanted to focus in on was the data that is informing our approach, frustrated by the lack of reporting from crashes that occur of the public highway (e.g. in parks and on towpaths). There is so much that we can do to learn from novel data, arising from technologies like See.Sense where we can now understand much more about risks to groups like cyclists and scooter riders wherever they are. This is the sort of exploration of evidence and risk that would sit really neatly within the Road Safety Investigation Branch that was promised by the last government, but has been quietly been dropped. This is one of the four actions demanded in #manifestoforroadsafety led by Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety and signed by over 30 leading organisations. Find out more about the call to action by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/e_3JAnPP

🚗 This National Road Safety Week (5-12 May), let’s honor those we’ve lost on the road and pledge to make our journeys safer. In 2023, Australia saw over 1,200 lives lost and 40,000 seriously injured in road crashes. 💔 As we remember, reflect, and act, discover how Fleet Complete can enhance road safety: ✅ Customisable safety reports ✅ Video recording of driving events and behaviours ✅ Real-time feedback on driver habits Together, we can drive change. #NationalRoadSafetyWeek2024 #DriveSafe #FleetComplete

“There is no such thing as safe speeding” ❗ As Rural Road Safety Month comes to an end, remember that safe driving isn’t just a monthly focus – it’s a daily commitment. It is vital that all point to point drivers maintain a safe speed and continue to remain vigilant on rural roads. ☑️ Let’s wrap up with some of our top tips from our educational ‘shorts’ for point to point transport services on regional, rural and remote roads: - Look out for animals and hazards, particularly at sunrise and sunset - Travel on the safest route - Conduct pre-departure checks to ensure your vehicle is safe to drive on rural roads – for example, check tyres, lights, windscreen wipers - Choose the right vehicle - Drive to the conditions 🎧 Our final educational ‘short’ features Andrea Hamilton-Vaughan with some important takeaways on how your speed will play a part in keeping yourself and others safe: #RuralRoadSafetyMonth #PointToPointTransport 

We get a lot of questions about safety. Not from our users, because they actually feel safe and have reported 0 uncomfortable, unsafe or illegial situations. But when you're not a carpooler, we get the worry: how can you trust someone you don't know? Obviously, a carpool facilitated by a digital platform is much safer than hitchhiking, as personal data is stored. But there's no need to stop at that point, so we're happy to announce the release of an integration with the Danish government id, MitID, and that similar features are on their way in Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden. So far, 3/4 of the new users verify as part of setting up their profile. Great work from nabogo's Product Team, Emil Klindt Sørensen Michael Harild Jensen Kasper Sørensen Jessie Holm Ostermann Octavia Sirbu Liv van Heusden & Henrik Prüß 🧑💻 #carpooling #community #safety #mobility

This type of research-to-practice is close to heart at SafeMobility: making a real difference for safety outcomes. Sponsored by my colleagues at Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and conducted by Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC). Look this up if you are thinking about buying a second-hand car.

📢 The Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom (DfT) is accepting expressions of interest from local authorities for brand new e-scooter trials 📢 It's open to local authorities that do not already have an e-scooter trial in their area, and is an exciting opportunity to join the 22 trials already underway across England! We've been running three e-scooter trials across the Solent area since 2020. These trials have captured invaluable data on e-scooter usage, mode shift, safety, equity and diversity and user perceptions. For example, within just over 1 year of launching, 283,000 car and taxi trips had been replaced by rental e-scooters. These data are shared regularly with the DfT to help inform future policy. Councils have until 15 November 2024 to submit an application for a new trial area. #SolentFTZ #escooters #EOI #expressionofinterest #sustainabletransport #sustainability

At Visen, safety isn’t just a priority - it’s a way of life🚦 This Road Safety Week, we’re committed to driving change, one safe decision at a time. Let’s make every road a safer place for everyone. #RoadSafetyWeek #DriveSafeLiveSafe #VisenValues #Safetyfirst #Visencares #Visen

🚦 It’s Road Safety Week 2024! 🚦 Let’s come together to make our roads safer for everyone. Whether you’re a driver, pedestrian, or cyclist, we all play a part in preventing accidents and saving lives. ❤️ 🛑 This year’s focus: Responsible driving, pedestrian safety, and advocating for safer roads. 🌟 What can you do? ✅ Follow speed limits. ✅ Avoid distractions. ✅ Look out for pedestrians. Together, we can create a safer future. 🌍💡 How will YOU prioritise road safety this week? Tell us below! 👇 #RoadSafetyWeek #DriveSafe #SaferRoads #RoadSafetyAwareness Absafe

🚦 🚘 Safety is Getting Home Tonight: Launching the SIGHT Campaign for Road Safety Week! 🚘 🚦  This Road Safety Week, I am incredibly proud to unveil SIGHT – Safety Is Getting Home Tonight. A collaborative campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safer roads for everyone.  In partnership with the Metropolitan Police, Woodfines Solicitors, National Highways Driving for Better Business and DEKRA Automotive Ltd, we’re shining a spotlight on the critical importance of road safety. Every journey matters, and our shared goal is to ensure every road user—whether driver, cyclist, or pedestrian—gets home safely.  💡 What to expect from SIGHT: ✅ Educational resource on the dangers of distracted or impaired driving.   ✅ Engaging campaign to empower safer choices for all road users.  🚘 Let’s work together to make safer roads a reality. Whether you're behind the wheel or crossing the street, remember: Safety Is Getting Home Tonight.  Together, we can make a difference! 🌟  🛑 Drive safe. Think smart. Get home tonight. Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Transport for London Mission Zero® FORS - Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme Fleet News Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) #RoadSafetyWeek #SIGHTCampaign #StaySafe #RoadSafetyMatters