Andrew Minson RESPONSE TO VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

Tragically, between 2008 and % of cycling fatalities involved HGVs This includes a disproportionate number of construction vehicles HGVs represent 4% of London’s road miles driven

MPA and Vulnerable Road User Safety WHY ? Greater focus on improving industry health and safety Aggregates, minerals, construction industries have worked hard to improve site safety Reportable injuries for MPA employees down by 85% over 15 years Greater focus on contractor safety Greater focus on public safety Logical and reasonable to extend focus to road safety

MPA and Vulnerable Road User Safety WHY ? Factories and Construction Sites all “managed” locations where there can be significant control over H & S. In contrast, roads are: Less managed Fully accessible to the public

MPA and Vulnerable Road User safety In contrast, roads are: Less managed Fully accessible to the public All ages Drunks Footballers Politicians Celebrities Village idiots

MPA and Vulnerable Road User safety

MPA and Vulnerable Road User Safety 2012FatalitiesSeriously Injured All Casualties Cyclists1183,22219,091 Motorcyclists3285,00019,310 Pedestrians4205,55925,218 HGV Occupant291691,339

MPA and Vulnerable Road User Safety Comparisons (fatalities + serious injury) KSIs2005/9 av2012% change Cyclists2,5283, Motorcyclists6,3205, Pedestrians6,7585,979-11

MPA and Vulnerable Road User Safety What happens when 32 tonnes hits 0.1 tonnes? Don’t need to be a genius to work it out……………..

Potential conflicts between HGVs and vulnerable road users – likely to increase ? -General Economic Recovery -Population growth (+8 million by 2030) -Infrastructure (£375 billion pipeline) -Energy (nuclear, renewables, gas ) -Transport (roads, HS2, airport expansion ) -Road Traffic forecasts

GB Population Growth to rise by 12% between 2012 and 2031.

Road Spending Plans in England – Highway Agency Major Work

Long-term Total Aggregate Trend to 2025

England Traffic, % growth by vehicle type & scenario,

So why take action on reducing the chances of collisions between HGVs and vulnerable road users ? -HGV drivers are professionals -Road safety already a key issue -Construction markets increasing -Road traffic increasing -So growing potential for conflict between HGVs and vulnerable road users -Pressure from clients, customers -More legislation, regulation

MPA and Vulnerable Road User Safety Stage one: 2011 General Policy Promote driver and industry awareness Promote cyclist and public awareness Improve driver training Use appropriate vehicle safety equipment Liaise with schools Work in partnership

MPA and Vulnerable Road User Safety Stage two: Specific 2012 Policy on driver training, vehicle safety equipment, including: Driver training – specific industry course developed by MPQC Focus on tippers, truckmixers, tankers Sideguards on tippers Class VI mirrors Nearside sensors and/or cameras Audible warnings New vehicles and retro-fitting

MPA and Vulnerable Road User Safety Stage three: Specific 2014 Policy to move in line with, CLOCS Standard for construction logistics: Managing work related road risk CLOCS : ‘Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety'Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety' Over 60 different organisations are working together to deliver the CLOCS objectives

CLOCS Champions

MPA and Vulnerable Road User Safety Stage three: Specific 2014 Policy to move in line with the new CLOCS standard, including: Vehicle equipment as Stage two Fleet management assessment Recording road incidents Applies to vehicles 3.5 tonnes GVW + Driver training – specific industry course developed by MPQC

3.2.1 Warning Signage Fleet operators shall ensure that prominent signage is fitted to all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight that visually warns other road users not to get too close to the vehicle Side under-run protection Fleet operators shall ensure fitment of side-guards to all rigid mixer, tipper and waste type vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight that are currently exempt from fitment Blind-Spot Minimisation Fleet operators shall ensure all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight have front, side and rear blind-spots completely eliminated or minimised as far as it is practical and possible through a combination of fully operational direct and indirect vision aids and driver audible alerts Vehicle Manoeuvring Warnings Fleet operators shall ensure all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight are equipped with enhanced audible means to warn other road users of a vehicle’s left manoeuvre.

MPA and Vulnerable Road User Safety The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is an accreditation scheme that aims to improve fleet activity in London and throughout the UK and beyond. By Transport For London Bronze, Silver and Gold

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