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TfL data shows that HGV cab design can make roads safer

ROAD SAFETY

Rik Thomas
03 October 2014
Driver’s (no) view of cyclists 
from today’s lorry
Driver’s (no) view of cyclists from today’s lorry
Driver’s view of cyclists from
 ‘Direct Vision’ concept
Driver’s view of cyclists from ‘Direct Vision’ concept

 

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON, working with the University of Loughborough, has produced research indicating that changes to the design of HGV cabs could save the lives of significant numbers of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The Loughborough Design School, a school of the University of Loughborough, was commissioned by TfL to show that realistic and economical changes to HGV cab designs can lead to tangible increases in the road safety of the roads for all, TfL says. The project was joint funded...

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