Safe Roads
SAFE ROAD USERS
PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS AND OTHERS WHO ARE MORE VULNERABLE ON OUR ROADS. 34% of people killed and seriously injured in crashes between 20152019 were pedestrians, cyclists and other more vulnerable road users. That figure represents 249 killed and 2,581 seriously injured. Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and other more vulnerable road users are disproportionately affected by road trauma. Children, older people and those with mobility restrictions are particularly at risk of injury in the event of a collision.
Safe Speeds
Lower speeds and other countermeasures reduce deaths and serious injuries for pedestrians and cyclists. Even at low speeds, vulnerable road users are at risk and there is a large increase in deaths as impact speeds rise above 30km/h. Countermeasures include improved vehicle design and technology and metropolitan intersection sensors.4
Crashes involving vehicles account for approximately 86% of Australian cyclist deaths and 75% of cyclist serious injuries.
Research Evidence
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Safe Vehicles
Post-Crash Response
Community feedback shows widespread support for traffic calming measures in busy areas that will prevent collisions with pedestrians and cyclists and make local communities more people-friendly. The feedback also highlighted a need for a greater shared understanding and tolerance between all road users.
