My Role in The Safe System

In this episode of the Project EDWARD Podcast: My Role in the Safe System, James Luckhurst speaks with Seán O’Connor, founder of Ireland’s Drive Aware program, a unique initiative tackling road safety through education and rehabilitation rather than punishment. Drawing on a background in addiction, mental health, and justice, Seán discusses how Drive Aware works with offenders, particularly young...

In this compelling episode of the Project EDWARD podcast, James Luckhurst speaks with Paul Oxborough, founder of Mental Health Motorbike, the UK’s only dedicated mental health support charity for motorcyclists and their families. Paul shares the poignant story behind the organisation’s creation following the tragic loss of a friend, and how that moment sparked a national movement supporting bikers...

In this episode, we’re joined by Police and Crime Commissioners Joy Allen (Durham) and Philip Seccombe (Warwickshire), two passionate leaders at the forefront of road safety reform. Together, they unpack the evolving role of PCCs in shaping both local and national road policing strategies. From relaunching partnerships and rolling out tech like ANPR and Operation Snap, to pushing for bold policy c...

In this episode of My Role in the Safe System , host James Luckhurst speaks with Stewart Lochrie, Managing Director of Caledonian Driver Training and Chair of the ADI National Joint Council. Stewart shares candid insights into the challenges and opportunities within the driver training industry, particularly around instructor development, public expectations, and the crucial need for cultural chan...

In this episode of the Project EDWARD podcast, James Luckhurst speaks with Dr. Rob Torok, an emergency medicine consultant and air ambulance doctor with over 20 years of frontline experience. While much of his career has focused on post-crash response, Torok now pushes for a stronger focus on prevention. The constant stream of trauma victims has led him to question why road death and injury figure...

James Luckhurst is joined by James Evans as they dive into the history or First Car. Other topics include: Co-Pilot - The Vision Zero Community Annoying the DVSA The role of technology Join Co-Pilot here Find out more about Project EDWARD here. Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility. Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate e...

Kate Walker joins James Luckhurst to discuss the hidden epidemic that is diabetes and it's impact on road safety in a fascinating discussion that ventures into: Legal obligations The importance of braking down misconceptions What is diabetes Contact Kate here Find out more about Project EDWARD here. Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility. Join...

Behaviour change psychologist Professor Fiona Fylan discusses strategies for promoting safer behaviours with James Luckhurst. The conversation centres on the Safe System approach to road safety, which focuses on the psychological aspects of behaviour change. The two emphasize the importance of understanding human factors to effectively reduce road traffic incidents. Find Fiona Fylan here Find out...

'Mr Safe System' Dan Campsall joins Jame Luckhurst to discuss Agilysis' role in the safe system and report back from the Global Road Safety Conference in Marrakesh. Topics include: How the Safe System has been adopted in the UK How Amazon, Uber, and Honda are now becoming involved Future funding Find out more about Project EDWARD here. Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-d...

Said Dahdah discusses the World Bank's role in the Safe System, including: Key points from the Marrakesh declaration How the World Bank is supporting low and middle income countries The World Bank creating the Knowledge Bank and why road safety was included Said also provides an interesting take on the Safe System and how it is sometimes misunderstood. Find out more about Project EDWARD here. Welc...

Saul Jeavons joins us this week to take a look at fatal collision review boards, and discuss with the UK needs a road safety investigation branch. Find Saul on LinkedIn Find out more about Project EDWARD here. Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility. Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discus...

This episode is a recording of a recent Project EDWARD webinar. The topic is Road Death what is Justice? Which we hope offers an appropriate opportunity to navigate the complex intersection of law, safety and grief. In an era where mobility is so important, the tragic reality of road fatalities continues to challenge our society on multiple fronts. This webinar brings together a diverse audience o...

James Luckhurst interviews Sarah Vaughan from Angelica Solutions. They discuss the role of insurers in road safety, particularly focusing on how driving style and collision frequency are related. Sarah explains that insurers have a unique position to influence road safety due to their extensive data on crashes. However, she notes that insurers often prioritise profit over reducing collisions. They...

Rebecca Morris of Vision Zero Communications joins James to explore how we get the road safety message to more people, including: Aligning Vision Zero Strategies The Forget-me-not-families Graduated Driving Licences Find out more from Vision Zero Communications. Find out more about Project EDWARD here. Project EDWARD  (Every Day Without A Road Death) is the biggest platform for showcasin...

James Luckhurst and Terry Cook delve into the latest developments and future plans for Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death). They reflect on the previous series, highlighting the diverse range of guests and the valuable insights shared, particularly from unexpected contributors like coroners and surgeons. Key Points: Highlighting the Coroner's Role: James shares his experience meeting S...

Find out more about Project EDWARD here. Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme –  Data-driven actions for safe mobility . The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, podcast episodes and online...

Find out more about Project EDWARD here. Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned year-round programme of activity, guided by this year’s theme –  Data-driven actions for safe mobility . The programme will involve members of the EDWARD team working with key partners to facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, podcast episodes and online...

Johanna Foreske, Chief Business Officer, at Greater Than, joins James Luckhurst to discuss the AI that understands the likelihood of a driver being involved in a crash. Conversation topics include: How Greater Than generates your data The benefits to insurance What creates the data of a safe driver How drivers can use the data The Smart Driving Challenge Find out more about Greater Than here Find...

Mark Wilsmore owns the Ace Cafe in London, established in 1938, today the Ace has become “the home” for petrolheads and is known as the world´s most famous motor cafe. While Mark and Ace may have a real passion for riding, they also have a strong sense of duty to protect riders who may need persuading that things can and do go wrong. Check out Ace Cafe here. Find out more about Project EDWARD here...

Words matter. Today James Luckhurst is joined by Laura Laker who shares her 10 guidelines for reporting on RTCs, particularly focussing on why we use 'vehicle' rather than 'driver'. Whether you're reporting on RTCs, or simply discussing them, our language makes a difference. Find out more about Project EDWARD here. Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week of action with a strategically-planned...

In this thought-provoking episode,  Harrison Keasey  leads the discussion on the evolution of automotive technology and accessibility. As autonomous vehicles become a reality, they promise convenience, safety, and efficiency. But how do these advancements impact individuals facing challenges? Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of transportation, this epi...

Olly Tayler spent 30 years working in Devon and Cornwall police, half of which were focussed on road policing. Olly has since put his time into The Honest Truth; an app designed to help driving instructors provide road safety interventions with their students. This has resulted in over 6,500 interventions so far. Find out more about Project EDWARD here. Project EDWARD have replaced the annual week...

In this edition, we need to talk about hands-free, as new research emphasises the dangers of hands-free phone use while driving. Now, hands-free use by drivers is not against the law, but an extensive body of research has shown it's no safer than hand-held phone use and a project called ‘Are you a focused driver?’ has been encouraging police officers to avoid recommending hands-free to drivers as...

Welcome to the Project EDWARD podcast – My role in the safe system – with James Luckhurst.  The March 2024 episode introduces us to a surgeon, who explains how greater sharing of collision data - and medical information about crash victims - could lead to a better understanding of the causes and the costs – both human and financial – of death and injury on the country’s roads – and improve sa...

A very warm welcome to the latest edition of the podcast series from Project EDWARD - my role in the Safe System - that will be running through 2024. This time we welcome a great friend of Project EDWARD, Terry Cook: a driving instructor who runs the Instructor Podcast and the Five Minute Theory Test.