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Contents The current situation Reducing collisions in London [INSERT ORGANISATION NAME]’s policy How we’re helping cyclists to stay safe What should you do? Summary

The current situation More and more people are cycling in London A whole host of activity – aimed at cyclists and drivers – is helping to improve safety, including: –Training –Infrastructure improvements –Enforcement activity More still needs to be done, though – the majority of cyclist fatalities in London in recent years were the result of a collision with a goods vehicle

Vehicles involved in cycle fatalities cyclists were killed in a collision with a goods/other large commercial vehicle Construction vehicles were disproportionately involved in collisions

Common collision causes Collisions between cyclists and goods vehicles often occur when: –Drivers are turning left –Cyclists and drivers fail to allow enough space for each other According to the Metropolitan Police, there are also a number of factors which contribute to cyclist / goods vehicle collisions How many of these factors can you identify?

Common collision causes (cont.) Passing too close to cyclist Failure to look properly Poor turn or manoeuvre Being careless/ reckless/in a hurry Failure to judge other person’s path or speed According to the Metropolitan Police, the most common factors which contribute to cyclist/goods vehicle collisions include:

[ORGANISATION NAME]’s policy [Presenter to insert bullets about the organisation’s vulnerable road users policy (if one already exists) – see section 2 of toolkit brochure for policy advice and guidance - Discuss the policy and the rationale behind it - If your organisation doesn’t yet have such a policy in place, or it needs to be reviewed, this could be a good opportunity to involve your drivers in developing one – ask for their thoughts on what should be included]

How we’re helping cyclists to stay safe [Space for presenter to insert bullets about how your organisation is putting its policy into practice. For example, you could consider initiatives such as: Any safety technology fitted to your vehicles Cycle safety training for staff?]

Tips for drivers Follow the six tips for drivers to share the road safely: Before you travel: -Prepare yourself -Plan your journey -Check your vehicle While driving: -Look out for cyclists -Indicate clearly and in good time -Leave space

Before you travel: Prepare yourself Set your phone to voic Refresh your knowledge of the Highway Code If you need glasses or contact lenses to meet the Highway Code’s minimum vision standards, you must wear them at all times while driving

Before you travel: Plan your journey If you can’t avoid cyclist commuter routes, try to travel at less busy times Be particularly vigilant around schools

Before you travel: Check your vehicle (MIST) Complete a walk-round check of the vehicle before every journey to ensure that: –Mirrors are clean, correctly adjusted and set to minimise blind spots –Indicators are working, clean and can be seen –Signs for cyclists are clean and easily visible –Technology, including Fresnel lenses, side proximity sensors, blind spot cameras and sideguards, is fitted correctly, working and clean

While driving: Look out for cyclists Keep checking for cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists who may weave through stationary traffic Check your mirrors for cyclists before you indicate, vary your speed or change direction Keep scanning your mirrors when approaching junctions in case a cyclist enters your blind spot

While driving: Look out for cyclists (cont.) At junctions, try to make eye contact with any cyclists in front of the vehicle Check your nearside blind spot every time you turn left Check over your shoulder for cyclists before opening your door to ensure it doesn’t swing into their path

While driving: Indicate clearly and in good time Indicate your intentions clearly when turning or changing lanes, even if you don’t think anyone is near you Indicate in good time to allow others to react Make sure the indicator is switched off once you have completed your manoeuvre

While driving: Leave space Give cyclists plenty of space so they can manoeuvre to avoid potholes, drain covers or car doors When overtaking, give cyclists and motorcyclists at least as much space as you would a car Do not cross stop lines or encroach on Advanced Stop Lines Cycle lanes are for cyclists

Summary Cycling is becoming more and more popular in London [ORGANISATION NAME] has a vulnerable road user policy to help prevent any collisions and we’re all responsible for putting it into practice Remember your six tips for sharing the road safely

Any questions?