Making road worksites safer with evidence-based traffic control measures Date & Time

Crashes at road worksites pose a significant danger to workers and motorists like. Existing research from Australia and international jurisdictions shows that rear end crashes in an end of queue scenario is one of the most common types of crash. This webinar will present the outcomes of a Transport for NSW and Deakin University project that aims to increase overall safety for both workers and the public within road worksites. It provides a solid evidence base through testing of different traffic control measures for end of queue scenarios. The objectives of the study are to:

• Reduce the frequency of end of queue crashes at road worksites.

• Reduce the severity of the injuries in the less likely event that a crash does occur

The project included a comprehensive on road trial of 33 combinations of treatments across 13 worksites in conjunction with road maintenance activities and supported by Transport’s Road Maintenance Team. The findings of this project will provide valuable insights for making roadwork sites safer for motorists and road workers alike. You can find more information about the project objectives here. The final report from the project will be made available post webinar. You can submit questions about the project with your registration.

Can’t make it on the day? Please register for the webinar to receive a recording after the event.