Report proposes ‘Five Cs’ to reduce UK’s road mortality rate
A new report by road marking and highway safety specialists, WJ Group, has highlighted the challenges and potential opportunities for improving road safety and reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on the UK’s road network. Released to coincide with Brake’s Road Safety Week, WJ Group’s new report, ‘Making Vision Zero a Reality‘, […]
Yunex Traffic design competition raises awareness of road safety among school children
For the second year running, Yunex Traffic is working closely with its supply chain partners to get primary school children thinking about safety. Through a design competition, the company aims to highlight the importance of road safety, and raise awareness of BRAKE’s national road safety campaign. The team at Yunex Traffic developed the competition for […]
Camera trial reveals thousands of drivers still using their mobile phone or not wearing a seat belt
Thousands of people were found to be using their phone behind the wheel, or not wearing seat belts, over a five-week period in Greater Manchester. The trial using Acusensus technology has helped gather data to understand the scale of the issue in Greater Manchester to inform future education campaigns and enforcement. Images processed using a […]
West Midlands mayor to announce two new transport roles
The mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, has announced he is launching the recruitment of two roles to join the region’s Transport Taskforce to improve safety for road users, foster a culture of active travel, and reduce car dependency. “There is a road safety emergency in our region,” he tweeted, “As Mayor, I’m committed […]
Valerann wins prestigious Prince Michael Award for AI prediction tool
The advanced road traffic management solutions company Valerann has received the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award 2024 for the effective use of AI and advanced data analytics in road safety. Valerann has received this prestigious award for its flagship data analytics platform, Lanternn by Valerann™, which provides road traffic authorities with insights to […]
Honda adds to road safety strategy with “crash course” for drivers
Vehicle maker Honda is expanding its focus beyond advanced safety and driver assistive technologies to include efforts to augment driver awareness and modify driver behaviour. The company says that, on top of its development of crashworthiness and crash prevention technologies it believes that technology alone cannot fully prevent future traffic fatalities in older models that […]
Streets flourish in Wandsworth
Following the most recent installation of new School Streets in Tooting and Earlsfield, the Council has now surpassed its target, with over 50% of primary schools in the borough now participating in the scheme. The School Streets programme reflects our commitment to making the borough a safer, healthier, and more sustainable place for all residents, […]
WJ Group employees restore Stoke-on-Trent spitfire memorial
Employees of the highway safety and road marking specialist, WJ Group, have volunteered their time and expertise to help clean and refurbish the Reginald Mitchell Way Spitfire and Walrus Seaplane displays in Stoke-on-Trent. The two planes were designed by artist Magnus Irvin for Reginald Mitchell, the British aircraft designer, to celebrate his contribution in designing […]
Terminally ill mum demands action to protect vulnerable mobility scooter users
A terminally ill mum is calling on road users to be more considerate of mobility scooters, highlighting the growing daily difficulties she faces while trying to get around. Dawn West, who has stage four breast cancer, describes her mobility scooter as her “lifeline,” relying on it to attend medical appointments, shop and meet friends. However, […]
Road safety improvements begin on busy commuter route in Derby
Work to deliver a package of upgrades to Ashbourne Road in Derby is under way. Last year the council was awarded £475,000 from the Government’s Safer Roads Fund (SRF) to improve safety on Ashbourne Road between Markeaton Island and Friar Gate. This section has been identified as high-risk and requiring improvement by the Road Safety Foundation. Following […]