Transport Safety
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Driving Safely
The University has a legal responsibility to it's staff, students and users of its facilities to ensure that driving, cycling and using transport on campus or on University business is as safe as reasonably possible. This includes:
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All road traffic on campus (bike, motorcycle, car, lorry, pedestrian)
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Driving a University owned vehicle on or off campus
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Driving a privately owned vehicle off campus on university business
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Use of privately owned vehicles to undertake work on campus by contractors
The speed limit on site is restricted to 20 miles per hour but there will inevitably be occasions when driving at this speed would be considered unsafe. Accidents incurred whilst driving on behalf of the University whether on campus or not must be reported using the incident report form. The University Health, Safety & Environment Service will investigate accidents and incidents where there is a need to prevent reocurrence and to determine cause.
The University actively encourages alternative means of transport to help reduce the number of private vehicles being used.
During periods of adverse weather conditions, the Department of Estates will work hard to clear key pathways and roads but additional care is required by all users. Guidance and useful links are available to help you plan your journey safely.
Cycling Safely
Facilities are available on campus to support and encourage cylists, details of which areavailable on the Transport webpage .
Some of the roads surrounding the site can however be quite steep and care should be taken in respect of speed especially during periods of wet or icy weather. According to RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) around 19,000 cyclists are killed or injured in reported road accidents every year. In 2011 it was found that 75% of these accidents took place near road junctions and 75% were in urban areas.
Pedestrian Safety
The Claverton Down site has clear pedestrian and vehicle routes with signage which should be adhered to. All car parks have pedestrian routes through them with a good source of lighting and CCTV. Pedestrians have a legal responsibility to take care of their own safety so should be mindful of any vehicle movements around them and not do anything which may put themselves or others at risk.
