Road Safety
Sessions at Road Expo Scotland
Thursday 28 November 2024
10:00
Panel: Embedding the Safe System Approach at an Individual, Local and National Level
10:00 - 10:40
Safety
- Exploring strategies for enhancing road safety in Scotland, we'll delve into the five pillars of the safe system and the strategic outcomes of Scotland's Road Safety Framework to 2030.
- Bringing together the private sector, local authorities, and national government, we aim to identify targeted improvements and collaborative initiatives that will contribute to a safer road environment for all.
Speakers
Moderator
10:45
Safety at Streetworks – Compliance with the Code of Practice
10:45 - 11:15
Safety
- The Scottish Road Works Commissioner gained powers to inspect road works sites in April 2024 and for the first year, has prioritised the monitoring of local authority traffic management practices.
- The presentation will cover the methodology employed, and the key findings from the first 6 months of operation.
11:20
Reducing Utility Strikes through Data
11:20 - 11:40
Safety
- Looking at how the process of breaking ground can be improved using QuikSTATS, via case studies with councils, utilities, and highway authorities across the UK.
11:45
Making Zebra Crossings Work for Most At-Risk Road Users: A Research Study on Views, Experiences and Potential Improvements
11:45 - 12:10
Safety
- Since 2020, Jacobs, with partners University of Edinburgh (UoE) has been supporting Transport Scotland with research into Zebra crossings.
- Zebra crossings are an alternative to uncontrolled crossings and a more economical alternative to signal-controlled crossings. However, they are often perceived to not provide any additional benefit to some road user groups, particularly blind and visually impaired people.
- The research has sought to understand if and how reasonable adjustments could be made to Zebra crossings to make them more accessible; to identify improvements to enhance perceived safety for most at-risk groups.
