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A new study by TRL on behalf of the The Bikeability Trust has found that local authorities with higher levels of Bikeability training, are experiencing lower rates of serious road injuries and fatalities. Key Findings include: ??♀? Higher levels of Bikeability training are statistically associated with?fewer people being killed or seriously injured (KSI)?on our roads. ??♂? Total KSIs and cyclist KSIs were lower in local authorities with higher Bikeability delivery levels. ??♀? 74% of people recognise the importance of professional cycle training for children, underscoring the programme’s value in building safer, more active communities. To find out more and to read the report click ?? https://lnkd.in/eJmzxsuk #SaferRoadsForAll #Bikeability #CyclingSafety #ActiveTravel

???? Exciting news! TRL, in partnership with RiDC (Research Institute for Disabled Consumers), has won the Design Award at the Self-Driving Industry Awards 2024—hosted by Cars Of The Future. This award celebrates our ground-breaking research into how to make automated transport more accessible for disabled people. ? A huge thank you to the Motability Foundation for funding this important project, and heartfelt gratitude to our incredible team members at TRL and RiDC for their fantastic work.? ? And a special shout-out to all the participants and stakeholders who contributed their invaluable insights and challenges for the AV sector to address. Your voices are shaping the future of accessible transport. To read the award winning report click ?? https://lnkd.in/ebYRbhzk #Accessibility #Innovation #CAV #TransportResearch #FutureMobility #SelfDrivingCars

As the UK inches closer to formal legislation for #escooters and other #micromobility devices, the European Union grapples with a different challenge: varying regulatory approaches across its member states. A groundbreaking study by TRL and fka GmbH, commissioned by the European Commission, underscores the need for harmonised regulations for Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) across Europe. The report highlights both the benefits and the feasibility of a unified regulatory framework to support the growth of micromobility while enhancing road safety. Explore the full report, 'Study on the Need for Harmonised Rules to Support the Rise of Micromobility and Increased Road Safety for Personal Mobility Devices', to learn about the proposed roadmap authors Ianto Guy and George Beard recommend for achieving a cohesive approach, click the link in the comments. #regulations #personalmobilitydevices #PMDs #escooters #newmobility #EuropeanUnion

In our latest blog, Raman Kumar discusses how TRL Software’s iMAAP Cloud Based Accident Analysis Software, a system that has to date saved over 25,000 lives around the world, is now fully compatible with the latest STATS19 specification (STATS19 is the primary dataset used for road casualty statistics in the UK). To read this insightful #blog click ?? https://lnkd.in/eifFcQx4 #RoadSafety #SaferRoadsForEveryone #Innovation

As the UK moves closer towards #escooter and other #micromobility devices legislation, the European Union faces a different challenge: inconsistent regulatory approaches across member states. A comprehensive study, conducted by TRL in collaboration with fka GmbH for the European Commission, has highlighted the benefits and feasibility of harmonised regulations for Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) across Europe. To read this vital report, titled 'Study on the Need for Harmonised Rules to Support the Rise of Micromobility and Increased Road Safety for Personal Mobility Devices', which lays out a clear roadmap for achieving a unified approach to micromobility legislation click ?? https://lnkd.in/eKxXqpRu #regulations #personalmobilitydevices #PMDs #escooters #newmobility

Motorcycle helmets are PPE - personal protective equipment. They are a legal requirement in the UK because they save lives and reduce injuries. Riders can pay more for fancy finishes or funky features. But they never need to pay more for safety. Recently, the helmet test technicians at TRL tested two popular brands of helmet for SHARP, the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme, a scheme to help motorcyclists make an informed choice when buying a helmet. One helmet was "top of the range", a high end name, retailing at approx ￡800. Designed in accordance with the new ECE 22-06 standards, it comfortably scored 5 stars. The other helmet, also a very well known brand, is designed to sell in volume at a price point of around ￡150. To no one's surprise in the lab, it also comfortably scored 5 stars. This is the enduring appeal of the SHARP rating system. It is the evidence that the price of a motorcycle helmet is not an indicator of its ability to protect the wearer from a serious head injury in a crash. Compare all the 2024 helmet ratings online at?at?https://sharp.dft.gov.uk The TRL test crew are looking forward representing SHARP at the Motorcycle Live Show at the NEC 16 - 24 November. The show is a great day out for all the family.?https://bit.ly/2qn78tM If you love riding motorbikes, or ride for work, and are thinking of buying a new helmet, please do come and say hello on stand 4C04. There is so much more information we can share about how to choose a helmet to help save your life. Our advice is free, and it takes but a moment to check the SHARP rating of the helmet you are considering buying. #motorcycle #motorbike #helmet #roadsafety ??

In our latest blog, TRL Software's Tony Mathew provides an insight into his recent trip to the Mongolian capital city of Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia is taking a critical step forward in improving road safety, and Tony met with local authorities and key stakeholders as TRL works towards establishing a fully functional and effective road crash data management system in Ulaanbaatar. To find out how TRL’s cutting-edge road crash data management system iMAAP is at the heart of this project, click ?? https://lnkd.in/eTgfV-Nc #RoadSafety #SaferRoadsForAll #Innovation #Blog

Members of the TRL Software team are looking forward to attending the Transport Technology Forum Autumn update next week in Birmingham. At the conference? Then pop by the TRL stand in the exhibition zone to hear how TRL's traffic software solutions are powering over 400 cities globally; keeping roads flowing, making them safer, reducing congestion and helping to deliver on clean air targets, and also hear exciting updates on the soon to launch SCOOT? 8 enhanced by AI. For more information on the event and for tickets visit ?? https://lnkd.in/gez-f2SP See you in Birmingham! #Innovation #AI #FutureMobility #LocalAuthorities Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG)

In our latest blog, TRL Software's Tony Mathew provides an insight into his recent trip to Bangladesh, where he spent a productive few days with the engineers of the?Roads and Highways Department, Bangladesh, delivering crucial training on using TRL’s?iMAAP?cloud-based accident analysis software. To find out how these training sessions provided an overview of how the iMAAP system works and equipped engineers with the skills to manage road safety data effectively click ?? https://lnkd.in/e_S4KSeB #RoadSafety #SaferRoadsForAll #Innovation

Over the past few months TRL Researchers have visited 8 bus garages across the country; 4 in London, 2 in Scotland and 2 in the North West, as part of the Women in Bus and Coach and Transport for London Inclusive Bus Cab Design National Roadshow, with more planned for the coming months. The TRL team have interviewed over 75 professional women bus drivers at these garages, to gather feedback to improve the comfort and functionality of cab designs, with the view to make future bus cabs more inclusive. Grab a coffee and watch first-hand the views of professional bus drivers from Transport UK London Bus Camberwell Garage, McGill's Bus Group Johnstone Garage, Lothian Buses Edinburgh Garage, First Bus Rochdale Garage and Stagecoach Bus Manchester Garage on how current bus cabs could be improved ?? https://lnkd.in/e7nbYaUh Thank you to everyone that has supported this important project. For more details on the Inclusive Bus Cab Design national roadshow visit ?? https://lnkd.in/e97vdSAU