The Road Safety Foundation (RSF) has partnered with Compass IoT to enhance its International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) work using connected vehicle data – a move hailed as a major step forward in road safety analysis.
By integrating operational speed data gathered directly from connected vehicles, RSF is moving away from conventional tube count methods and enabling broader, more efficient assessments across road networks, including hard-to-access areas.
Suzy Charman, executive director at RSF and a judge for this year’s CiTTi Awards, led a recent deployment of the technology in Wales.
“I’ve been a big fan of telematics and connected vehicle speed data for years now,” she said. “But even I was astonished when we compared it with traditional tube survey data – it was so close.”
The success of the Wales project has prompted international interest, with an Australian road authority now adopting Compass’ data for its AusRAP ratings. According to Compass, the dataset covers more than 99% of the state’s network.
Looking ahead, RSF and Compass are exploring the inclusion of g-force data to capture events such as harsh swerving and braking, which could further refine iRAP’s quality metrics.
Compass IoT general manager Marinos Tsiplakis said: “This is just the beginning. G-force data has the potential to significantly improve road safety assessments worldwide.”
Achievements and innovations in road safety will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
