“A Little Intervention Can Save a Life”: Parking Safety in the Built Environment

Send us Fan MailShow Notes:In this episode of Parking Live, hosts Jade Neville and Matt Darst sit down with Russell Simmons—one of the most respected voices in car park/garage design and construction. As founder of Stripe Consulting and CEO of Ballast Nedam UK, Russell has spent his career improving safety and raising standards across the built environment.From mitigating fire risks in aging structures to designing around opportunities for self-harm, Russell shares how thoughtful engineering and operational measures can literally save lives. He also discusses the challenges of balancing cost, regulation, and innovation in a sector where safety is often underfunded and misunderstood.This episode offers practical insights for designers, operators, and policymakers alike—and highlights why car parks deserve the same attention to safety and design as other public infrastructure.⚠️ Content Warning:This episode includes discussions of suicide, self-harm, and references to tragic events such as Grenfell. Please listen with care.🔹 Credits Parking Live is a production of Modaxo, passionate about moving the world’s people.Hosts & Producers — Jade Neville and Matt DarstExecutive Producer — Julie GatesProducer & Editor — Chris O’KeeffeAssociate Producer — Cyndi RaskinRecording Engineer & Editor — Patrick EmileBrand Design — Tina Olagundoye🔹 Disclaimer (standard)The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent. This production belongs to Modaxo and may contain information subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual-property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.