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Researchers and driving assessors join forces to support drivers with dementia
The Road Safety Trust has awarded funding to a new project which sets out to improve driving assessments for people with dementia, in a bid to reduce the risk of road traffic collisions.
Enhanced junction designs “make it clear to drivers that they need to give way”
A recently completed research project has identified two side road crossing designs that encourage drivers to give way to people crossing and waiting to cross – as required by the Highway Code since January 2022.
20mph more effective when accompanied by traffic calming
New research confirms that 20mph limits backed by physical measures have substantially greater speed and casualty reduction benefits than those without.
Further funding provided to improve seatbelt use in the Midlands
The Road Safety Trust has provided funding to behavioural scientists So-Mo, in partnership with Transport for West Midlands, to evaluate the efficacy of a real-world pilot for their ‘Message Not Received’ project.
Bannerman Road Community Academy PTA wins grant to improve road safety for pupils and families around their school
The area around Bannerman Road Community Academy has been radically improved creating a safer environment for pupils and the community after receiving a grant from the Road Safety Trust.
Funding available for innovative local road safety projects
Road Safety Partnerships, charities, community groups and other organisations with a commitment to road safety are invited to apply for funding from The Road Safety Trust.
Road Safety Trust funded project wins international road safety award
Professor Tim Nutbeam, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, and Lead Consultant for the Devon Air Ambulance, along with colleagues within emergency care and the National Fire Chiefs Council have been presented with the Premier Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.
Road safety projects announced
The Road Safety Trust has awarded funding to four organisations across the UK through its small grants programme to help improve road safety.
Further funding provided to assess e-scooter safety
The Road Safety Trust has provided funding to The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) to assess private e-scooter safety and understand casualty data.
New CEO and Trustees welcomed to The Road Safety Trust
Sonya Hurt has joined The Road Safety Trust as CEO, replacing Sally Lines OBE. Sonya joins alongside four new Trustees.
School Streets success improving road safety around schools
New research from Sustrans reveals the impact of School Streets on road safety on streets surrounding schools.
Victims of road traffic collisions to be saved with new approach to extrication
A different approach to how emergency services respond to motor vehicle collisions could reduce both deaths and disabilities according to new research.
Lincolnshire Police trial electronic monitoring of disqualified drivers
Lincolnshire Police has received £80k funding from The Road Safety Trust to assess whether electronic monitoring technology can reduce the risk to road users caused by persistent disqualified drivers.
Projects dedicated to improving road safety announced
The Road Safety Trust has awarded approximately £120k funding from its Autumn 2021 Small Grants round to five organisations across the UK to help improve road safety.
Fitness to Drive launched as The Road Safety Trust 2022 Main Theme Grants Programme
Road safety funding for public and private organisations, registered charities, university departments and not for profits, has been announced and will open in September 2022.
Lincolnshire Police and Keele University to explore dash cam technology to improve road safety
Lincolnshire Police and Keele University have received £150k funding from The Road Safety Trust to explore how ‘Dash Cam’ technology can be used to reduce road offending and improve road safety.
University College London evaluates role of telematics to reduce speed violations and improve road safety
University College London (UCL) has received £140k funding from The Road Safety Trust to evaluate the role of telematics in reducing speed violations among drivers and riders in the delivery sector.
£180k funding announced to progress road safety projects to implementation
We are inviting applications to help progress four projects to their next stage of making a tangible difference to UK road safety. For the first time, the Small Grants Programme will provide funding that focuses on supporting previously funded and completed projects to implementation stage.
Universities of Sheffield and Greenwich investigating intelligent speed assistance to improve road safety
The University of Sheffield, in partnership with the University of Greenwich, has received £195k funding from The Road Safety Trust to promote Intelligent Speed Assistance as a technological solution that can reduce speed-related road traffic collisions.
Proposals sought for commissioned study on Fitness to Drive theme
The Trust wishes to commission a study that recommends where the focus should be within its 2022 Main Theme Programme of ‘Fitness to Drive’. Deadline for proposals to undertake this study is 5pm on 12 January and the study is needed by 28 February.