Live coverage from Global Road Safety Week and the first day of the Project EDWARD 2023 week of action.
Summary:
- Project EDWARD week of action (15-19 May)
- UN Global Road Safety Week
- Road Safety News to provide daily coverage
- Click here to visit the Project EDWARD website
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16:34
Parliamentary support for Project EDWARD
We are delighted to have received this supportive comment from @griffitha for #ProjectEDWARD MP for #Arundel #SouthDowns #Sussex pic.twitter.com/CUPcyJh5Ok
— ProjectEDWARD (@ProjectEdward) May 15, 2023
That feels like a good place to close today’s feed – see you in the morning!
16:15
Some Monday afternoon reading for you
🚦It is road safety week! To celebrate, we are launching our latest publication: ‘Improving Road Safety for Urban Children’🚗🚶🚲
Thank you @FIAFdn and @save_children for the collaboration on this brief!
🔗Read it here: https://t.co/UZlDK2C346#UNGRSW #RethinkMobility pic.twitter.com/PzTg1y5IRQ
— Cities4Children – The Global Alliance (@Cities4Children) May 15, 2023
15:30
Grab your popcorn!
Every day of the week of action we will be producing a short video update on the days events. This will be published the following morning. pic.twitter.com/TerjHShC4W
— ProjectEDWARD (@ProjectEdward) May 15, 2023
15:00
A message from the North East region
In spring and summer children are more likely to be playing outside.
Don’t presume it won’t happen to you.
Parents, talk to your children about road safety and the need to stop, look and listen.
Drivers, slow down. Be prepared for people stepping out. #GlobalRoadSafetyWeek pic.twitter.com/biLJsraDyZ
— Road Safety GB NE (@RSGB_NE) May 15, 2023
14:00
Increased operations in Greater Manchester
#OpBoules | There will be an increase in activity this week as we join forces with our partners to target road safety concerns across Greater Manchester. Chief Inspector Ronnie Neilson from our Safer Transport Team explains more. #RoadPeaceChallenge | #ProjectEDWARD | #UNGRSW pic.twitter.com/ThEyUEToyo
— GMP Traffic (@gmptraffic) May 15, 2023
13:10
More from the RoadPeace Challenge
It’s here – Day 1 of the #RoadPeaceChallenge 2023. Thank you to @SurreyFRS Chief Fire Officer @DanQuin3204 for kickstarting our campaign – which brings together #bereavedfamilies and #emergencyservices to make a stand against #roadharm. Please support us: https://t.co/yTsAJALWlI pic.twitter.com/FdNaSTM918
— RoadPeace (@RoadPeace) May 15, 2023
13:00
Take extra care
🚒 Cleveland Fire Brigade is encouraging people to take extra care on the roads as part of a national drive to reduce the number of UK road deaths to zero. #ProjectEDWARD
Continue reading: https://t.co/uBZmsOKcwg pic.twitter.com/KwfpLn39h2
— ClevelandFB (@ClevelandFB) May 15, 2023
We’ve heard that tagline before…
12:45
Keep up to date with the Highway Code
With Global #RoadSafetyWeek underway, we’re asking all road users to think about the impact they have on others. Are you a considerate road user?
Keep up to date with the latest Highway Code changes: https://t.co/dcz0qiBlwT @WestMerciaPCC@WMerciaPolice
— Road Safety West Mercia (@WMerciaRoads) May 15, 2023
12:30
Safe roads
The theme for the first day of the Project EDWARD Week of Action is safe roads.
‘Roads & roadsides are designed to reduce the risk of crashes and minimise their severity but it’s still everyone’s responsibility to use our roads safely.’
12:00
The RoadPeace Challenge
This week is also the RoadPeace Challenge.
The event brings together police, fire and rescue services, the NHS and other professionals who witness the ‘daily devastation’ caused by road crashes, alongside crash victims and bereaved families, to make a united stand against road harm.
Det chief supt Andy Cox, of the Metropolitan Police, who founded the RoadPeace Challenge in 2021, said: “There is a significant lack of understanding about the tragically high amount of death and life-changing injuries that occur on UK roads each and every day.
“This leads to a level of complacency, with far too many people believing it won’t happen to them. I have met so many bereaved families who live with the lifelong impact of losing a loved one – it’s heart-breaking and devastating.
“Road death is sudden, violent and affects young, old and all demographics. We all have a responsibility to drive safely, and road safety stakeholders have a duty to reduce road danger.”
Click here to read the full story
11:30
Road Safety GB backing for Project EDWARD
Project EDWARD has proven extremely popular among the road safety community – and has support from a number of stakeholders, including Road Safety GB.
James Gibson, executive director of Road Safety GB, said: “Road Safety GB is pleased to support the 2023 Project EDWARD week of action.
“The event has developed substantially since its inception back in 2016, becoming a real opportunity for road safety teams across the country to showcase the great work they do all year round to reduce casualties.
“It has also been very fruitful in helping to raise awareness of key road safety issues. This year the key message is that safer mobility is everyone’s responsibility – something we can all get behind.”
11:00
Video from the FIA Foundation for GRSW
This week is the 7th UN Global Road Safety Week
Leaders worldwide need to #rethinkmobility to deliver #Streetsforlife for people 🚸and planet🌍– with @UNGRSW @WHO pic.twitter.com/gGRYN59kFR
— FIA Foundation (@FIAFdn) May 15, 2023
09:50
Date for your diary
To mark #UNRSW, join @WHO_Europe & our expert panel to discuss priorities, progress & opportunities for road safety to be achieved under the umbrella of the UN DOA for Road Safety 2021-2023. Where are we at in road safety, where do we need to go & how will we get there! pic.twitter.com/H3C6rfw3se
— Jonathon Passmore (@JWPassmore) May 15, 2023
09:40
UN Global Road Safety Week
The 7th UN Global Road Safety Week gets underway today, drawing attention to the ‘desperate need’ for governments and their partners to rethink – and redo – mobility.
Organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the event aims to highlight ‘concrete and specific actions’ that can be taken by different stakeholders to promote and facilitate a shift to green and sustainable modes of transport.
This includes increasing investment in walking, cycling and public transport.
Click here to read the full story.
09:20
Get set for Project EDWARD with latest RSGB Talk podcast
The latest episode of the RSGB Talk podcast previews this year’s Project EDWARD week of action.
The 2023 week of action has been moved from its traditional September slot to May – running from 15-19 May.
In the podcast, which is now available to listen to and download, Darren Lindsey explains the change was made in order to coincide with UN Global Road Safety Week.
Darren also talks through the theme, ‘Safer Mobility, Everyone’s Responsibility’, as well as what’s going throughout the week.
09:00
Welcome!
Strap yourself in – it’s going to get busy. This year’s Project EDWARD week of action gets underway today, and we’ll be striving to keep abreast of everything taking place across the country.
That of course includes the three Project EDWARD road trips, which set off this morning.
Click here to view the full itinerary.
Today also marks the start of the 7th UN Global Road Safety Week. Find out more about that initiative here.
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