The Road Safety Foundation (RSF) is a UK charity founded in 1986 which advocates for safe and healthy mobility through the adoption of a Safe System. Our recent work focuses on:

• Identifying investment packages likely to give high returns and analysing the safety performance of roads over time.
• Providing the approach, tools and training necessary to support road authorities in taking a proactive approach to road risk reduction.
• Undertaking research to progress knowledge and policy.

Over the last 20 years, the charity has maintained a particular focus on safer road infrastructure through the establishment of the European Road Assessment Programme and the development of the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) and its protocols for measuring infrastructure safety. The RSF is responsible for leading the Road Assessment Programme in the United Kingdom, and its work serves as a model of what can be achieved, with key research and innovation being replicated in RAP programmes across the world.

Recently, the charity has:

• Supported the business case for DfT’s Safer Roads Fund and then carrying out surveys, support and modelling underpinning the investment of £185 million on nearly 100 local A roads in England
• Provided support and technical insight to National Highways and Welsh Government in their strategic road iRAP initiatives
• Undertaken an independent review for the Office of Rail and Road into how National Highways prioritises investments to improve safety outcomes on the strategic road network
• Led the Older Drivers Task Force report with government support to develop the national Older Driver Strategy Supporting Safe Driving into Old Age

At the National Road Safety Conference RSF will be demonstrating the newly updated Route Review Tool which provides Safe System analytics and helps practitioners develop effective business cases.

Contact details: 

E: suzy.charman@roadsafetyfoundation.org
www.roadsafetyfoundation.org