Transform - Tomorrow's thinking, today: Episode 14
At a glance
Transform is a podcast where we explore the ideas and developments shaping how communities grow.
In the first episode of our third season, we take a closer look at road safety, moving beyond traditional crash data to understand how real driver behaviour can inform better transport network design. Examining how people respond to speed changes and emerging hazards, this episode sets the tone for a season that will continue to explore transport, before expanding into water, energy and communities.
About this episode
Building on a previous discussion about the role of real-time data in improving transport safety and inclusivity, this episode shifts the focus to driver behaviour and why understanding it is critical to reducing risk on our roads.
In this episode of Transform, GHD’s Frank Penry, Senior Traffic Manager and Sarah Dodds, Technical Director – Advanced Analytics share insights from their work across Australia and the United States. Drawing on observations from both regions, they explore how driving culture influences road policy and design, and why approaches that work in one country may not translate directly to another.
Frank and Sarah challenge the current reliance on crash data alone, highlighting how behavioural signals like near-misses and braking events can reveal patterns of risk earlier and help test whether safety interventions are actually working.
The conversation covers:
- The role of driver behaviour in accident prevention
- How to identify risk patterns earlier and test the effectiveness of interventions
- The influence of culture in transport decision-making
Episodes are released monthly. Stay tuned as we continue to explore how innovation and digital tools can help shape safer, more resilient communities.
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