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Cyclists and your vehicle
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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)
Why should we concentrate on cycle safety?
The number cyclist casualties in the UK, Percentage change
between 2010 and 2011
Percentage change
20
15
10
5
0
Killed
-5
Seriously
injured
KSI
Slightly
injured
All casualties
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.
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 .....
The number of cyclist casualties by Tyne and Wear
Metropolitan Borough (2006-2010)
Number of casualties
100
80
Gateshead
60
Newcastle
North Tyneside
40
South Tyneside
Sunderland
20
0
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Why are we concentrating on cycle
safety? Tyne and Wear
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450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
The number of cyclist
casualties is the lowest in
the UK
Average cyclist KSI casualty rate by English
region
(2005-2010)
Rate per billion vehicle miles
Number of KSI casualties
Average number of Cyclist KSI casualties, English
regions (2005-2010)
However....
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
The casualty rate is fourth
highest in the UK
How will we inform our drivers?
1. A driver briefing - very similar to this
2. Top tips sheet for cycle safe driving
3. Posters will be distributed around the site
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
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/HGVCPC.htm#
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
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
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
Procuring HGV safety technology
FORS HGV Cycle Safety and technology
developments
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/microsites/freight/documents/publications/hgv-cyclesafety-procurement-guide.pdf
What is the cost of safety technology
External
Additional features
Cost
£200
A
Visual warning
B
Audible warning
Can be used in combinations
with type C and D equipment
(typically type D)
C
Camera system
– single or
multiple
Hard drive
recording is
downloadable
GPS –
speed /
location
£850-3000
D
Ultra Sonic
Sensor – buzzer
/ LED
Linked to
indicator
Linked to
speed
£200-400
£100-185
In-cab
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.
So, what are the options?
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
Any questions?