Smarter Highway Asset Management for Safer Journeys
Safe Roads is map16’s all-in-one digital platform for managing roadside safety infrastructure - bringing together Traffic Sign Management, Grit Bin Oversight, and Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) Maintenance into one powerful highway asset management software solution.
Designed for local authorities, contractors, and highway agencies, Safe Roads empowers your teams to track, inspect, and maintain critical roadside assets with precision, efficiency, and full compliance.
Why choose ?
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One centralised platform for key road safety infrastructure
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Real-time visibility across your entire network
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Mobile data collection for efficient fieldwork - even offline
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Customisable dashboards with live reporting and performance tracking
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Designed to meet industry standards and reduce operational risk
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Fully scalable for rural roads, urban streets, or county-wide networks
Safe Roads. Simple Oversight. Safer Outcomes.
What's Included in Safe Roads?
Traffic Sign Maintenance
Maintain a compliant, well-documented, and fully mapped sign network.
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Advanced mapping & inspections of all sign types
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Collect and view structural, conditional & visibility data
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Real-time dashboards to monitor inspections, defects & repairs
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Mobile tools allow teams to work offline and sync seamlessly
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Stay compliant with DfT and local authority standards
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Reduce admin time with automated workflows and smart filtering
"From inventory to inspections, Safe Roads streamlines your traffic sign management with live progress tracking and zero paperwork."
Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) Management
Ensure your barriers and guardrails are performing at peak safety levels.
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Precise VRS mapping with start/stop coordinates
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Conduct inspections, log defects, and
re-tension as needed
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Maintain full compliance with BSEN1317 and industry specs
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Real-time dashboards track completions, damage reports, and repairs
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Capture images/video evidence from the field for audits
"Protect road users and streamline compliance with fully digital VRS maintenance - mapped, monitored, and maintained through one platform."
Grit Bin Oversight
Get winter-ready with real-time grit bin tracking and smart replenishment planning.
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Digitally record locations, condition, and fill levels
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Automated alerts and historical tracking to guide refill scheduling
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Risk dashboard ranks bins by priority using road speed, usage, and grit history
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Live map visualisation of all bins and current status
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Tailored setup with no extra cost for customisation
"Manage thousands of grit bins with ease using Safe Roads’ intelligent fill forecasting and live field updates."
Unified Dashboards & Mobile Integration
Every aspect of Safe Roads is accessible via custom web dashboards and user-friendly mobile apps.
Whether you're in the field or the office, you’ll have:
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Interactive maps & filters
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KPI reporting & asset overviews
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Progress tracking per road, crew, or asset type
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Seamless integration with your existing workflows
Tailored for
the Highway Industry
Scalable, Custom-Built, and Ready for Action
Safe Roads is purpose-built for highway authorities, maintenance contractors, and local councils. Our system is currently used to manage:
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Over 600,000m of safety barriers
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More than 68,000 miles of road networks
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Thousands of grit bins and traffic signs, nationwide
Compliance, Control & Confidence
With Safe Roads, your team can reduce risk, lower costs, and deliver safer roads - all while staying fully compliant with highway safety regulations. Our asset management software simplifies your processes and gives you total visibility across your network.
