Transport for London’s Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety (CLOCS) programme has been recognised for its rapid success in improving HGV road safety with a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.
And its Work Related Road Risk programme has also received an award for its success in emphasising ‘safe and sustainable mobility’ to its own employees, through a focus on driver risk assessment, coaching and vehicle safety. The awards recognise achievements in road safety and are presented to the most outstanding examples across the world.
The Prince Michael International Road Safety Award was awarded to CLOCS after judges voted it was “innovative, well researched and well managed”. CLOCS has also been celebrated as an example of how public sector leadership can catalyse the private sector. More than 15 safer HGV designs with low-entry cabs and larger windows have been created by vehicle manufactures through CLOCS’ stimulus.
TfL’s Work Related Road Risk programme has also received the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for promoting best practice with its own employees, notably through its Approved Driver scheme, operated in collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Motorists. This ensures staff undertake the Institute of Advanced Motorists online RoadRISK assessment Pledge, and work to improve their knowledge of road safety.
Leon Daniels, managing director of surface transport at TfL, said: “Further improving the safety of our roads is one of our key priorities, and we have clear commitments and an ambitious target to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on London’s roads by 50% by 2020.
“Receiving international awards recognises the results of our efforts and is clearly a huge honour for our staff. This recognition is important. It shows we practice what we preach with our own road safety and will encourage more companies to get on-board the collaborative CLOCS programme to improve road safety at a faster rate.”
