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My Role in The Safe System

We’re pleased to announce that the Project EDWARD podcast has returned with the new title: My role in The Safe System. For the forthcoming season, we are planning monthly episodes starting Friday 27th October and leading us up to the Project EDWARD Parliamentary Reception. We will be working hard on presenting content that’s sparkling and compelling – as well as on growing the audience, which we believe should primarily be those with a professional interest in road safety, transport planning,

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Project EDWARD goes Global: New Zealand with...

My Role in The Safe System ·

2025/10/31

In this fifth edition of Project EDWARD Goes Global, we travel to New Zealand to explore how evidence-based policy and political decision-making can collide when it comes to road safety. Professor Simon Kingham, former Chief Science Advisor to the Ministry of Transport, shares his experience of helping shape the country’s “Road to Zero” strategy, and his frustration as a new government moves to reverse key safety measures, including lower speed limits.Simon discusses the real-world consequences of

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Project EDWARD goes Global: Vietnam with Trang Truong

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2025/10/24

In this edition of Project EDWARD Goes Global, the spotlight turns to Vietnam, where innovation and youth empowerment are driving safer roads. James Luckhurst speaks with Trang Truong from the AIP Foundation, whose AI and Me project recently won a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award. By combining artificial intelligence with youth engagement, the initiative empowers students to identify and map high-risk areas around their schools. Their insights have already led to tangible improvements,

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16:51

Project EDWARD goes Global: UAE with Thomas Edelmann

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2025/10/17

In the third edition of Project EDWARD Goes Global, host Harrison Keasey speaks with Thomas Edelmann, founder of Road Safety UAE, a platform dedicated to raising awareness and accountability on the nation’s roads. With over a decade of impact, Thomas shares how evidence-based research, media collaboration, and partnerships with government and industry have helped drive major progress, including the introduction of the UAE’s holistic seatbelt law. The discussion explores the power of data, corporate

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18:44

Project EDWARD goes Global: Finland with Dr. Igor...

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2025/10/10

In this episode of Project EDWARD Goes Global, host Harrison Keasey visits Helsinki, a city long celebrated as a model for Vision Zero success. Joined by Dr. Igor Radun, a traffic psychology researcher, and Roni Utriainen, a traffic engineer for the City of Helsinki, the discussion explores how Finland’s capital achieved a full year without a single road fatality, and what lessons can be learned from that achievement.The guests reflect on the many factors behind safer roads, from lower speed limits

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17:28

Project EDWARD goes Global: South Africa with Alida...

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2025/10/03

Project EDWARD goes global starting with South Africa. Harrison Keasey takes the reigns as he's joined by Alida Venter, founder of Drive More Safely, who shares her personal journey into road safety activism after the tragic loss of her son in a road crash. Alida explains how that moment led to the creation of her non-profit organisation, which has worked tirelessly for nearly two decades to reduce fatalities, support bereaved families, and advocate for safer driving.The discussion explores the

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16:02

How Families Can Reduce Road Harm with Kate Monk

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2025/09/26

James Luckhurst talks with Kate Monk, a driving instructor and trainer from Devon, about her work on My Learner Driver - a resource designed to support safer journeys for young drivers and their families. Drawing on a decade of experience, Kate explains how recent tragedies in her community have shaped her approach to road safety and inspired a programme that goes beyond teaching test skills. Central to her work is engaging parents, whose driving habits and attitudes strongly influence new drivers

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40:24

The Campaign That Saved Lives with Barry Sheerman

My Role in The Safe System ·

2025/09/12

We revisit one of the most significant milestones in UK road safety: the introduction of compulsory seat belt wearing in the front seats of cars. Host James Luckhurst is joined by former MP Barry Sheerman, broadcaster Nick Ross, safety advocate Jean Gaffin, and barrister Glynn Maddocks, who together reflect on the years of campaigning, setbacks, and breakthroughs that led to the 1983 legislation. They share personal stories, political challenges, and the role of evidence-based advocacy in saving

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19:14

Transforming Cycling Data, with Charlie Wilson

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2025/08/29

James Luckhurst takes a cycling tour around Regent’s Park with Charlie Wilson from See.Sense, a company pioneering micromobility and cycling safety technology. Charlie shares how See.Sense began with intelligent bike lights that respond to rider behaviour and has since evolved into advanced sensor systems capturing over 800 data points per second. These insights are helping local authorities, transport bodies, and organisations improve infrastructure, reduce risk, and encourage more people to choose

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22:51

Hiding in Plain Sight and the Risks We’re Overlooking...

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2025/08/08

In this episode of the Project EDWARD Podcast, we explore a critical yet often overlooked element of road safety... nutrition. James Luckhurst is joined by nutritional therapist Anna Earl (Nutrivival) and Kate Walker (Diabetes Safety) to examine the powerful links between diet, energy levels, and safe driving performance.From understanding how poor nutrition can lead to fatigue and reduced concentration, to uncovering the hidden risks posed by undiagnosed or poorly managed diabetes, the conversation

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23:38

Rehabilitation Over Reprimand: A New Approach to Road...

My Role in The Safe System ·

2025/07/11

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 drivers, to explore the causes behind dangerous and careless driving. From self-referrals to

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23:43

Mental Health Motorbike: Support on Two Wheels with...

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2025/06/27

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' mental wellbeing. The discussion explores the crucial intersection between mental health and road

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30:55

PCCs on the Frontline of Road Safety with Joy Allen,...

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2025/04/25

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 changes like lower drink-driving limits and graduated driver licensing, they aren’t holding back. Both

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28:07

Overhauling the system with Stewart Lochrie

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2025/04/18

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 change. He emphasises the importance of coaching over instruction, the shortcomings of current training

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20:21

Inside the Safe System: A Doctor’s Call for Change...

My Role in The Safe System ·

2025/04/11

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 figures in the UK—around 1,700 deaths and 23,000 serious injuries annually—have barely changed in over a

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19:42

The Evolution of First Car with James Evans

My Role in The Safe System ·

2025/04/04

James Luckhurst is joined by James Evans as they dive into the history or First Car. Other topics include:Co-Pilot - The Vision Zero CommunityAnnoying the DVSAThe role of technologyJoin Co-Pilot hereFind 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, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good

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23:10

The Hidden Epidemic with Kate Walker

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2025/03/28

Kate Walker joins James Luckhurst to discuss the hidden epidemic that is diabetes, in a fascinating discussion that ventures into:Legal obligationsThe importance of braking down misconceptionsWhat is diabetesContact Kate hereFind 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, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to

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20:25

The importance of behaviour change with Professor...

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2025/03/21

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 hereFind out more about Project EDWARD here.Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions

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18:25

Implementation of Safe System Strategies with Dan...

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2025/03/14

'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 UKHow Amazon, Uber, and Honda are now becoming involvedFuture funding 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,

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24:39

Said Dahdah from the World Bank addresses the...

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2025/03/07

Said Dahdah discusses the World Bank's role in the Safe System, including:Key points from the Marrakesh declarationHow the World Bank is supporting low and middle income countriesThe World Bank creating the Knowledge Bank and why road safety was includedSaid also provides an interesting take on the Safe System and how it is sometimes misunderstood. 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

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23:29

Fatal Collision Review Boards

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2025/02/28

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 LinkedInFind 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, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe

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