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South West RoadWise Report – October 2012
Gavan Hayllar Regional Road Safety Officer - South West Region Western Australian Local Government Association
City of Bunbury 4 Stephen Street, Bunbury WA 6231 | PO Box 21 Bunbury WA 6231
Tel: (08) 9792 7078 | Mob: 0438 982 563 | Fax: (08) 9792 7184 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.roadwise.asn.au
Fatalities year to date - as at 1st October
Year Metropolitan
WA Regional WA Total
2008 66 78 144
2009 50 70 120
2010 57 75 132
2011 60 71 131
2012 64 69 133
Annual Fatalities
2007 96 140 236
2008 91 116 207
2009 77 116 193
2010 79 114 193
2011 83 97 180
South West – Fatalities/Serious Injuries
2011 10 12
2012 11 18
WA ROAD DEATHS
Speeding Behaviour
Driving above the speed limit or driving too fast for the conditions which include road function, traffic composition, vulnerable road users, road design and roadside characteristics. Interventions include traffic calming, enforcement and education in the role of speed in crash occurrence and severity.
Heavy vehicles on Local Government roads workshops A free half day workshop will be held in Northam and Bunbury to provide Local Government decision-makers a practical understanding of:
cess to local roads.
Safe System Foundations
Northam Date: Tuesday, 23 October Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm Venue: Bridgeley Community Centre RSVP: Tuesday, 16 October Bunbury Date: Thursday, 8 November Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm Venue: Quality Hotel Lord Forrest RSVP: Thursday, 1 November
The program is designed for officers and Elected Members responsible for making recommendations in relation to access for heavy vehicles to local roads and will include three guest presenters as well as time to ask specific questions. For further information or to RSVP, please contact Infrastructure Administration Officer, Rhonda Chapman, on 9213 2059 or email [email protected]
Road Deaths and Critical Injuries
Adapted from http://www.police.wa.gov.au/ABOUTUS/Statistics/FatalCrashStatistics/tabid/1073/Default.aspx
The limits of human tolerance to violent forces
Collision speed (km/h) compared to fatality risk for different crash types (Towards Zero 2008)
Safe Road Use
Fatigue Fatigue is thought to be a contributing factor in 30% of fatal crashes and possibly more serious injury crashes. It is also a key run off road crash risk. A road safety project addressing fatigue should look at including promotional, educational and environmental activities. Below are some examples of what could be included in a fatigue road safety project. Promotional:
avoid fatigue – include any driver reviver sites (especially over the school holidays) and coffee stop locations.
sitors centres
Educational:
Environmental:
uch as audible edge lining
Safe Roads and Roadsides
Managing speed through engineering treatments:
Slow Points
Speed Humps
Roundabouts
Self-explaining roads Self-explaining roads refer to roads which have a look and feel that match their intended function. Five principles of self-explaining roads:
Functionality A road hierarchy with a very clear functional emphasis at each level
Homogeneity Equality in speed, mass and direction of road users (or separation when they are not equal)
Predictability A recognisable road environment that helps to reinforce road user expectations
Forgivingness Injury limitation through a forgiving road-user environment
State awareness Specific measures to deal with altered awareness states (drunk/drugged, fatigued, inexperienced, elderly)
Self-explaining road in New Zealand
Black Spot training featuring Crash Analysis Reporting System (CARS)
Main Roads are delivering training – for info http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/UnderstandingRoads/RoadSafety/BlackSpotProgram/Pages/BlackSpotProgramHome.aspx
Black Spot Program
Remember that the call for submissions for both Black Spot Programs is in April with submissions traditionally closing in July (metro) and August (regional).
October/November 2012 Prepare recommended programs. December 2012 Recommended program forwarded to State Road Funds to Local Government Advisory Committee for endorsement. December 2012 Program submitted for State Government approval. May/June 2013 Announcement of approved program. 30 June 2014 Final expenditure for 2013/2014
For more info on the State Black Spot Program: http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/UnderstandingRoads/RoadSafety/BlackSpotProgram/Pages/approved_state.aspx Important dates for the 2012/2013 Federal Black Spot Program 30 June 2013 Final expenditure for the 2012/13 program Timetable for the 2013/2014 Nation Building Black Spot Program September/October 2012 Prepare recommended program November 2012 State Panel meeting November 2012 Submit program for Federal Government Approval May 2013 Announcement of approval of the program 30 June 2014 Final expenditure for the 2013/14 program For info on the National Black Spot Program: http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/UnderstandingRoads/RoadSafety/BlackSpotProgram/Pages/national_approved.aspx
Safe Vehicles
Latest 5-star crash test results
Renault Megane (2011-on)
Holden Volt (2012-on)
Audi Q3 (2012-on)
Important safety features
Structural integrity: A sound structure is vital when it comes to saving lives. Vehicles with sound structures and the best safety systems regularly score higher in crash tests. A sound structural integrity with absorb and dissipate most of the crash energy whilst the passenger compartment will keep its shape. Steering column, dash and other structural components will not move excessively where they are likely to injure occupants. Doors will remain closed but will be able to be opened post-crash. Electronic stability control (ESC: Also electronic stability program (ESP), dynamic stability control (DSC), active stability control (ASC) or vehicle stability control (VSC). ESC helps avoid a vehicle sliding or skidding uncontrollably following a quick change of direction (e.g. with sudden appearance of an obstacle). Anti-lock braking systems (ABS):
ABS prevents the wheels of a vehicle locking as brake pedal pressure is applied in an emergency or short stopping distance. This allows the driver to have steering control and prevents skidding and loss of traction. Works in synchronisation with ESC.
Airbags:
When deployed in a crash, airbags significantly reduce the chance of death or serious injury. Consumers should look for front, side, curtain and knee airbags for maximum safety.
Seat belts, seat belt reminders:
Three-point sash style seat belts with pre-tensioner technology help prevent or deal with the forces of impact during a crash. Audible seat belt reminders are valuable devices encouraging all occupants to wear their seat belts and alerting the driver if someone is not.
http://www.ancap.com.au/safetyfeatures
Safe Speeds
Support for targeted speed limit reductions
Having community leaders and celebrities to support speed campaigns, such as targeted speed limit reductions, can be very useful in getting public support for targeted speed limit reductions. Who are your local leaders? Mayors, Shire Presidents, local MPs, business leaders are a good example of this. Who are your local role models or local celebrities?
Considerations about selected speed limits
Type of Limit Considerations
Default Limits The legislated speed limits that apply in built-up areas and on open roads in rural areas.
Should reflect safe system principles.
Specific Limits Signed limits on a section or sections of roads.
Safe system principles should underpin limit selection.
Young/Inexperienced Drivers
Licence condition – i.e. learner driver, provisional driver.
Young or novice drivers have a much higher crash risk than older more experienced drivers. Limiting their speed gives them more practice at lower speeds until they have gained more experience.
Heavy Vehicle Vehicle registration condition or lower posted speed in certain road and traffic conditions.
Trucks and buses exceeding certain weight or mass dimensions can be assigned lower speed limits as a condition of their use on public roads. There may be conditions on road sections, e.g. steep grades, which would favour lower travel speed in the interests of safety. Sometimes speeds are limited for these vehicles to reduce noise and preserve assets.
Vehicles towing other vehicles or trailers
Vehicle/trailer registration or licence condition.
Vehicles towing other vehicles or objects may not have the stability required to travel at the general speed limit set for a road section.
School and other urban zones
Site specific limit that may also be applied within specific time periods.
Child pedestrians around schools may require reduced speed limits especially at start and finish times. Other high pedestrian areas such as shopping strips should also be considered for reductions.
Road work zones Site and time specific limits can be applied when road work is being undertaken.
To reduce the risk of injury to people working on roads a lower speed limit complemented by additional traffic management devices.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Calendar of events In Australia AITPM National Conference – 9-11 October 2012 in Sydney www.aitpm.com Planning for industrial areas – 18 October 2012 (12-2pm) in Perth www.aitpm.com Bus priority – 15 November 2012 (12-2pm) at Public Transport Centre in Perth www.aitpm.com Transport Policy Development Seminar – 20 November 2012 in Perth www.arrb.com.au
IPWEA 2013 State Conference - 13 - 15 March 2013 at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle. http://www.ipwea.asn.au/
IPWEA 2013 National Conference - 11 - 15 June 2013. In Darwin http://www.ipwea.asn.au/
International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADTS) – 25-28 August 2013 in Brisbane www.t2013.com
Australasian Road Safety Research, Policing and Education Conference – 28-30 August 2013 in Brisbane www.rsrpe2013.com.au
International events
11th International Conference of Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion – 2-5 October 2012 In Wellington New Zealand www.conference.co.nz/worldsafety2012 Australasian road safety research, policing and education conference – 4-7 October 2012 in New Zealand www.safety2012.org.au Asphalt Rubber 2012 (AR2012): Roads of the Future – 23-26 October 2012 in Munich Germany [email protected] FISITA 2012: 34th World Automotive Congress – 27-30 November 2012 in Bejing China [email protected] Annual Polis Conference 2012 – 29-30 November 2012 in Perugia, Italy http://www.polisnetwork.eu/publicevents/107/61/Annual-Polis-Conference-2012/
