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Promoting communication, advocacy, networking and professionalism in road safety.

25/10/2026

Pre-conference workshops start tomorrow! There’s still time to add more to your 2026 ARSC experience, but places are limited.

The below workshops have limited places remaining:

• Truck driver fatigue – a S.W.O.T. analysis | 12:30–2:30pm:
https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/workshop/truck-driver-fatigue-a-s-w-o-t-analysis/

• Evidence to Action: Crowdsolving your local government problem | 3:00–5:00pm:
https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/workshop/lgn/

• Evidence in Motion: Early Career Professionals Workshop | 3:00–5:00pm:
https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/workshop/evidence-in-motion-early-career-professionals-workshop/

Don’t miss the opportunity to get involved before the main conference gets underway. Secure your workshop spot and come ready for 2026 ARSC: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/workshops/

There’s still time to join us, but don’t leave it too late. Register now: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/registration/

19/10/2026

Just one week until 2026 ARSC!

Before you join us next week, take a moment to check your travel plans, conference details and everything you need for a smooth arrival.

Late registration is open, but spots are limited. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to secure your place.

Register: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/registration/

We can’t wait to welcome you to Hyatt Regency Sydney!

13/10/2026

In just 2 weeks, the road safety community will come together in Sydney for 2026 ARSC.

Over four inspiring days, you'll gain fresh insights, make valuable connections and take part in important conversations shaping the future of road safety. You can also enhance your conference experience with the available workshops designed to build skills, share knowledge and spark new ideas.

Start finalising your plans for your 2026 ARSC experience: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/

Not registered yet? Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the conversations shaping the future of road safety.
Register: https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/registration/

25/09/2026

❓Can machine learning help predict which bus crashes are most likely to be fatal?

New research in the Australasian College of Road Safety's Journal of Road Safety suggests it can.

Key findings:
✅ An optimised machine learning model accurately predicted bus crash injury severity.
✅ Factors such as driver age, seatbelt use, vehicle fitness, road geometry and pedestrian involvement were key predictors.
✅ Data-driven insights can help guide targeted actions to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads.

Discover how predictive modelling could support safer urban transport.

👉 Article Title: Predicting urban bus crash injury severity in imbalanced datasets using optimised machine learning.

🔗Read the full article in the Journal of Road Safety here: https://journalofroadsafety.org/

24/09/2026

Start with the essentials.

Want to better understand road safety and the thinking behind safer roads and communities?

The ACRS course What is Road Safety? The Essentials gives you the opportunity to build your foundational knowledge online.

Take the next step and start learning today.

Find out more and register: https://acrs.org.au/elearning/

23/09/2026

Ready to build your road safety knowledge?

Whether road safety is your career, part of your work or a field you want to understand better, getting the fundamentals right is a great place to start.

Learn online with the ACRS self-paced course What is Road Safety? The Essentials.

Explore the course and register:
https://acrs.org.au/elearning/

18/09/2026

❓When do road traffic rule violations become part of the culture?

New research published in the Australasian College of Road Safety - Journal of Road Safety (Volume 37, Issue 3) examines how everyday driving behaviours can become normalised and increase road safety risks.

Key findings:
✅ Risky behaviours such as driving the wrong way and ignoring traffic signals were described as routine by some participants.
✅ Thrill-seeking, limited road rule knowledge and weak enforcement all contributed to these behaviours.
✅ Stronger enforcement, driver education and public awareness are needed to help change road user behaviour.

Read more about this important research into road safety culture.
👉 Article Title: Normalisation of risk within road traffic culture in Islamabad, Pakistan

🔗 Read the research in the latest issue of the Journal of Road Safety here: https://journalofroadsafety.org/

17/09/2026

What makes good road safety practice?

Evidence. Knowledge. Understanding.

The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) online course What is Road Safety? The Essentials can help you build your understanding of the principles and approaches behind road safety.

Whether you’re working in the field or simply want to know more, start with the essentials.

Find out more and register: https://acrs.org.au/elearning/

16/09/2026

Road safety is everyone’s business.

You don’t need “road safety” in your job title to play a part in making our roads and communities safer.

If your work connects with how people move, The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) online, self-paced course What is Road Safety? The Essentials can help you understand the fundamentals.

Learn more and register: https://acrs.org.au/elearning/

11/09/2026

❓Can we predict dangerous rural curves before crashes happen? 🤔

New research suggests we can.

Key findings:
✅ Crash risk can be estimated using road geometry and speed data - before crashes occur.
✅ Poorly matched curve speeds are a strong indicator of higher crash risk.
✅ An interactive mapping tool can help road agencies prioritise the most effective safety improvements.

A proactive approach like this could help reduce crashes on rural roads before they happen.

👉 Article Title: Prioritising safety treatment of rural corridors using curve context

🔗Read the research in the latest issue of the ACRS Journal of Road Safety (Volume 37, Issue 3) here: https://journalofroadsafety.org/

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Canberra, ACT
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Website

http://www.acrs.org.au/

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