The latest two confirmed sessions for NRSC 2026 home in on cyclists and powered two-wheeler riders.
The National Road Safety Conference (NRSC) 2026 is being held at The Queens Hotel in Leeds on 24-25 November. The event is co-sponsored by GEM Motoring Assist, Jenoptik, Smart Start, Waymo and Westcotec.
For the past two years more than 400 road safety professionals have attended NRSC.
In addition, 24 organisations have signed up to exhibit alongside the conference.
A call for papers, issued earlier this year, produced over 100 submissions from road safety professionals and academics wishing to present at the conference.
The cycling session explores the challenges, opportunities and interventions to support safer cycling. The three presentations selected to feature in this session are:
Changing driver attitudes to make cycling safer
Will Cubbin, Research Director, Road Safety GB
This presentation examines the relationship between driver knowledge of recommended cycling practice, how drivers interpret cyclist behaviour and their intended driving behaviour around cyclists
Wheels of Welcome: Promoting Safe Cycling and Inclusive Mobility
Namrine Robert and Steve Proctor, Wheels of Welcome
Wheels of Welcome is a cycling project funded by Sport England that supports refugees and asylum seekers in Coventry. The initiative promotes safe and accessible active travel, addressing mobility barriers while enhancing road safety awareness among newly arrived communities.
How London successfully used lorry safety standards to reduce road danger and the learnings for the UK
Tom Bogdanowicz, Senior Policy Officer, London Cycling Campaign
This presentation will illustrate how new lorry safety standards in London are contributing to reducing road danger and how they are gaining acceptance among leading firms working in the capital. The presentation will also discuss how the standards and the associated training and construction site procedures are now being incorporated in procurement terms by some highway authorities.
The powered two wheeler riders session comprises the following four presentations looking at practical solutions to educate riders and contribute toward road danger reduction and Vision Zero targets:
Improving motorcycle safety: Behavioural insights, intervention design and evaluation
Tanya Fosdick, Agilysis
This presentation shares findings from a programme of research commissioned by National Highways to review, refine and evaluate post-licence motorcycle safety interventions in Great Britain.
From observed ride to safer riding: Lessons from the national BikeSafe evaluationDr Elizabeth Box, ECM Research Solutions
BikeSafe is a long-established rider engagement programme combining facilitated discussion with an observed ride delivered by police motorcyclists. This evaluation indicates that BikeSafe is delivered with strong consistency and credibility across police forces. Participants place particular value on the observed ride and personalised feedback from police motorcyclists, which supports reflection on riding behaviours and roadcraft.
NYRF – From Research to Young Rider Resource
Heidi Duffy MBE, National Young Rider Forum
This presentation will discuss using the outcomes of projects to produce deliverables to reach young riders, road safety professionals, key stakeholders and other road users to effect change
Ready Rider: Preparing Young Riders for Safer Journeys
Janis James MBE, Good Egg Safety
Ready Rider is a targeted, preventative intervention designed to influence safe riding behaviours at the exact moment young people commence independent riding. Fully aligned with Safe System and Vision Zero principles, the programme recognises the importance of early intervention to mitigate serious harm.
For more information about NRSC 2026 please contact either Nick Rawlings (the agenda and exhibition) or Sally Bartrum (delegate registration). Both are available on 01379 650112.
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