road safety

A young woman smiles as she drives with a young girl sitting in the back seat

An academic with expertise in flying and psychology wants to change the way young people learn to drive.

Empty bike lanes in a city, with cars and pedestrians in background

Early in the pandemic, when there was much less traffic on the roads, people took to their bikes. But since then, fewer people are cycling, with rates now lower than in 2011.

a highway extends away the horizon in the australian outback

The tiny radioactive source lost in Western Australia may never be found.

a woman in a city at night waves to her ride share vehicle

Uber’s downsides are well publicised, but it may have a big social benefit in helping to reduce the incidence of drunk driving.

a street with a 30kmh speed sign

The push for 30km/h speed limits is not about revenue-raising or anti-cars. Even a seemingly small decrease from 40km/h to 30km/h makes a huge difference to the safety and liveability of local streets.

a delivery rider his bike on the road at night

Delivery riders are paying the ultimate price for the fact that our cities, their infrastructure and the rules governing them make cycling much more dangerous than it should be.

Raphael Grzebieta

UNSW Professor Raphael Grzebieta receives Lifetime Research Award at the 2019 National Transport Research Awards.

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A 30-year career improving safety for road users has earned UNSW Professor Raphael Grzebieta a prestigious award. 

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The speed limit in areas with high pedestrian activity should be reduced to 30 to 40km/hr – rather than Australia’s current 50 km/h, a new study by UNSW scientists recommends.

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Truck drivers are still underpaid and overworked despite numerous surveys pointing to the risks associated with long-haul driving, writes Ann Williamson.

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