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Join us in February 2026 for Program Zero, the in-person short course at Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC, and experience world leading Vision Zero thinking in action.   Learn how leading cities and agencies are translating data into effective,...

There is a common misconception that inappropriate overtaking (like this video) is the main cause of head-on crashes. It is not. Inappropriate overtaking accounts for only around 5% of head-on crashes. The majority occur because of unintended centreline crossings....

Industry debate about pedestrian crossings on side roads. My thoughts here... ————- Follow Kenn Beer on LinkedIn for more updates and road safety industry news.

People are quick to blame the driver. But when roads are designed like this, the focus needs to shift to the design and the absence of effective Road Safety Audits. The geometry makes this lane feel like a through movement, yet it ends as right turn only (trap lane)....

28% of police reported work zone crashes in Queensland involved a control/signal violation or the disobeying of a road rule. This finding comes from analysis of police reported crash data by Blackman et al (2020). While enforcement has been shown to be one of the most...

Don’t miss our Traffic Lead, Thuan Nguyen, as a keynote speaker at this year’s Municipal Works Conference and Exhibition. Ready to hear from the experts driving change in municipal works? Meet two of our keynote speakers at MWABendigo2026! 🚦Thuan Nguyen, Traffic Lead...

Here are my Top 10 points from the just-released Great Britain Road Safety Strategy: A clear statement that the Safe System sits at the heart of the strategy. “the Safe System lies at the heart of our strategy.” Recognition that human error must be expected and...

A signalised intersection that complies with standards reduces the likelihood of a crash. That part matters. But Safe System thinking does not stop there. We also have to ask: What happens when someone runs the red? How fast are they travelling? Who is exposed? What...

Over the past ten years, Safe System Solutions has developed 27 road safety strategies for local governments across Australia. That experience has helped us refine what works, understand what councils genuinely need, and tailor each strategy to the realities of local...

Exciting 2026 technical training program available from the team at Safe System Solutions. Check out our courses here

Speed cushions are an effective treatment because the wider wheelbase of larger vehicles such as trucks and buses means they straddle the vertical deflection, whereas the narrower wheelbase of passenger cars is directly affected by it. This is important because buses...

An excuse that has been used far too many times. "It’s only temporary, so we’re skipping the Road Safety Audit." An RSA should ALWAYS be undertaken during the temporarily works stage; regardless of the size of the project ————- Follow Kenn Beer on LinkedIn for more...

This free webinar looks at how 𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 can be applied in the real world, using data, Safe System thinking, and proven tools to reduce death and serious injury. The session focuses on moving beyond aspirational targets to develop defensible,...

Here’s a worrying trend that I hope doesn't carry into 2026. Welding stuff to end terminals. I completely understand the motivation. Road authorities want to reduce risk to people walking and riding along shared paths next to barriers. That is a good instinct. But...

Under the Japanese Road Traffic Act (Article 71), splashing water or mud onto pedestrians (or other path users) is considered a violation. Drivers can be fined for doing so. ————- Follow Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd on LinkedIn for more updates and road safety...

After all the 'safety first' statements, targets, visions and strategies, the hard part is what happens 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥. In my session I will talk about the reality of trying to deliver safer roads in practice. How we balance ambition with pragmatism. How we navigate...

DTP has just released Version 4.0 of Road Design Note 03-07 on Raised Safety Platforms. The updated note provides guidance on the design and application of Raised Safety Platforms at intersections and at low speed mid block locations. Importantly, it reflects the...

Warning signs should always be seen for what they are, a Supporting treatment rather than a Primary treatment on their own. This fact sheet clearly explains the escalation process for warning signs, as outlined by Thuan Nguyen, Traffic Lead at Safe System Solutions....

Well played Auckland Transport on the new Practice Note for sight distance at zebra crossings. Short, clear, and addresses some issues in how parts of the industry calculate sight distance at pedestrian priority crossings. Great to see the introduction of Priority...

Motorcycle Safety Audit - a thematic road safety audit for motorcyclists. Motorcyclists remain the highest risk road user group across the world. A standard road safety audit will often identify some motorcyclist risks, but a dedicated Motorcycle Safety Audit allows...