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 Senior Coroner Derek Winter and discusses the importance of coroners in the road safety system, including the prevention of future death messages.
• Focus on the Safe System: The podcast emphasizes the Safe System approach, which includes safe vehicles, safe infrastructure, safe speeds, safe road users, and post-crash care. These components work together to prevent road fatalities.
• Diverse Guest Contributions: The episode features stories from various professionals, including driving instructors, finance directors, and emergency responders, showcasing their roles in the Safe System.
• Project EDWARD's Evolution: James explains the transition of Project EDWARD to a year-round programme under the care of the Association for Road Risk Management, focusing on webinars, podcasts, and events to promote road safety.
• Upcoming Initiatives: James mentions upcoming activities, such as a horseback journey to raise awareness of vulnerable road users and the continuation of regular outputs and parliamentary receptions.

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 System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.

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