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Cyclists and your vehicle

Company name. Cyclists and your vehicle. July 5 th. January 24 th. April 6 th. July 4 th. ???. June 25 th. July 19 th. April 6 th. ???. August 13 th. January 23 rd. March 18 th. May 17 th. June 9 th. May 23 rd. ???. Why should we concentrate on cycle safety?.

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Cyclists and your vehicle

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  1. Company name Cyclists and your vehicle

  2. July 5th January24th April 6th July 4th ??? June 25th July 19th April 6th ??? August 13th January 23rd March 18th May 17th June 9th May 23rd ???

  3. Why should we concentrate on cycle safety? • Cycling is becoming more and more popular because of the benefits it provides to society and to the individual. (28% increase in Cycling in Newcastle alone) • Over 43% of the UK population own or have access to a bicycle. • 19,215 cyclists were killed or injured in the UK in 2011 (up 19% from 2007) • Despite making up just 5% of total UK traffic, HGV’s are involved in 19% of cyclist deaths each year. • In a collision between a lorry and a cyclist, it is the cyclist who usually gets injured or killed and it could result in losing your job and imprisonment • It is also a requirement for progression through the Freight Operator Recognition Scheme – (www.fors-online.org.uk)

  4. Why should we concentrate on cycle safety?

  5. Causes of collisions between cyclists and HGV’s Most collisions between cyclists and goods vehicles occur during lorry manoeuvres and/or at junctions. Roundabouts and left turns are a particular problem. This is because cyclists are not always visible to HGV drivers as there are many blind spots Other main causes include: • Cyclists overtaking vehicles. • Cyclists entering main roads from minor roads or pavements. • Roundabouts and crossroads are also particularly dangerous.

  6. Why should we concentrating on cycle safety? Tyne and Wear • Pedal cycle accidents account for 5% of the North East Region road accident casualties • Tyne and Wear safety cyclists causalities .....

  7. Why are we concentrating on cycle safety? Tyne and Wear The number of cyclist casualties is the lowest in the UK However.... The casualty rate is fourth highest in the UK

  8. How will we inform our drivers? • A driver briefing - very similar to this • Top tips sheet for cycle safe driving • Posters will be distributed around the site

  9. How can cycle safety be addressed? • Cycle safety training DCPC accredited / Non DCPC accredited • Cycle safety awareness Blindspot awareness Exchanging places • HGV cycle safety technology Trial / Full roll-out

  10. Cycle Safety Training Cycle Training UK run training courses on behalf of councils across the UK • DCPC cycle safety courses Hackney Council • Non DCPC cycle safety courses Lambeth Council http://www.hackney.gov.uk/HGV-CPC.htm#

  11. Cycle safety awareness Exchanging places Middlesbrough Council - HGV drivers and cyclist swap places to gain a better understanding of each perspective Exchanging places – Middlesbrough Council. http://www.roadsafetygb.org.uk/regions/4.html

  12. Cycle safety awareness Blindspot awareness To help better understand an HGVs blind spot, Transport for London (TfL) has produced a video that is available online http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPkbNFt5NuY&feature=player_embedded http://www.christenandbertie.com/#Transport-for-London-Blind-Spots

  13. HGV cycle safety technology • It is clear that HGV operators need to adopt solutions that help prevent cycling incidents occurring. • Fitting cycle safety technological to vehicle to improve the likelihood of cyclist being seen is one way of doing this.. • These may include on vehicle systems such as: • Mirrors • Signs • Sensors • Cameras • Announcements

  14. Procuring HGV safety technology

  15. FORS HGV Cycle Safety and technology developments http://www.tfl.gov.uk/microsites/freight/documents/publications/hgv-cycle-safety-procurement-guide.pdf

  16. What is the cost of safety technology

  17. What is the cost of safety technology • HGV cycle safety technology does not have to be expensive • Prices range from as little as £100 to £3000 • A phased roll-out of technology is an effective way of spreading the cost of procurement over time • The cost of safety technology is worth it! • Incidents with cyclist not only have negative impacts on the vulnerable road users, but also your company’s reputation, insurance premiums and the wellbeing of the drivers.

  18. Option 1 – cycle safety technology trial Option 2 – Permanently roll out cycle safety technology to entire fleet Option 3 – No cycle safety technology. Instead improve the awareness and education of the drivers in relation to cycle safety Option 4 – Both cycle safety technology and driver training So, what are the options?

  19. Any questions?

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