Australasian College of Road Safety

Early Bird Registration CLOSES TODAY! REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/gAQpephj If you haven't registered yet, today is the final day to take advantage of the Early Bird registration rate for the 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference (2024 ARSC). This year, the conference will be held in the beautiful city of Hobart, Tasmania, from Monday 30 September to Thursday 3 October 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to join leading experts and practitioners in road safety. By registering early, you'll not only save on your registration fee but also enter the draw for two fantastic prizes! To secure your spot and benefit from the Early Bird rate, visit the 2024 ARSC registration page (https://lnkd.in/gAQpephj) by end of today (Friday 19 July 2024). See you in Hobart! #RoadSafety #2024ARSC #ARSC2024 #Hobart #Tasmania #EarlyBird #Conference #RegisterNow Business Events Tasmania

Early Bird Registration closes this Friday! REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/gAQpephj If you haven't registered yet, there are only two days left to take advantage of the Early Bird registration rate for the 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference (2024 ARSC). This year, the conference will be held in the beautiful city of Hobart, Tasmania, from Monday 30 September to Thursday 3 October 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to join leading experts and practitioners in road safety. By registering early, you'll not only save on your registration fee but also enter the draw for two fantastic prizes! To secure your spot and benefit from the Early Bird rate, visit the 2024 ARSC registration page (https://lnkd.in/gAQpephj) by end of Friday 19 July 2024. See you in Hobart! #RoadSafety #2024ARSC #ARSC2024 #Hobart #Tasmania #EarlyBird #Conference #RegisterNow Business Events Tasmania 

The final podcast in our Road Safety Conversations series is now available! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g_mvK9F2 In this episode, Kenn Beer talks with Dr. Lars, Ekman and Stuart Baird. Dr. Lars Ekman, talks to us from Sweden to share his insights on the implementation of Vision Zero. Sweden is renowned for its leadership in road safety, and Dr. Ekman provides valuable learnings from their journey. Stuart Baird, a Senior Transport Engineer at the City of Hobart, discusses the revitalisation of the Hobart waterfront. He highlights the challenges and successes in creating safe and accessible spaces for everyone. This podcast series has provided a great opportunity to delve into road safety topics and hear from some of the speakers who will be presenting at the upcoming 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAQpephj Thank you for listening and your support. #RoadSafety #Podcast #VisionZero  #2024ARSC #ARSC2024 #Tasmania #SafetyFirst #UrbanPlanning #TransportEngineering   Business Events Tasmania

2024 ARSC EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – CLOSING IN ONE WEEK! If you haven't registered yet, there is only one week left to take advantage of the Early Bird registration rate for the 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference (2024 ARSC), being held in the beautiful city of Hobart, Tasmania, from Monday, 30 September to Thursday, 3 October 2024. To register and take advantage of the Early Bird rate (as well as going into the prize draw for two fantastic prizes), visit the 2024 ARSC registration page here: https://lnkd.in/gAQpephj ARSC 2024 promises to be a pivotal event, bringing together leading experts, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to reducing road fatalities and serious injuries. The conference will feature a diverse range of presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and equip attendees with the latest knowledge and tools in road safety. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a transformative event in the road safety community! #2024ARSC  #ARSC2024 #RoadSafety #Conference #EarlyBird #Hobart #Tasmania #RegisterNow  Business Events Tasmania

ACRS - QLD Sunshine Coast Sub-Chapter Seminar & Meeting In-person & Virtual event - Tuesday 30 July 2024 - 12:00pm. Join the ACRS Sunshine Coast Sub-Chapter to hear Susan Teerds, the Chief Executive Officer of Kidsafe Queensland provide insights on the safe transport of kids and adults with medical conditions. Kidsafe Queensland’s mission is to reduce childhood accident rates by raising awareness of injury trends and providing practical, evidence-based injury prevention strategies and services to keep kids safe at home, on the road and at play. Tragically, 75 Queensland children die annually from unintentional injury. Additionally, there are more than 16,000 hospitalisations and over 92,000 visits to the Emergency department. Susan will be focussing on the new and existing dangers, the latest research and prevention techniques to reduce injuries and death from the road perspective. She will present how the laws, standards, and misuse of child car restraints affect the safety of kids in child restraints and the safety of kids and adults with medical conditions. Full Details here: https://lnkd.in/gNsCk2mj #RoadSafety #KidSafe #VisionZero #ACRS

New Podcast Episode Alert! The fourth episode of our five-part series in the Road Safety Conversations podcast is now available! LISTEN HERE: https://lnkd.in/g_mvK9F2 In this episode, host Kenn Beer chats with Dr. Helen Wells, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Keele University and Director of the Roads Policing Academic Network. Helen and Kenn delve into several critical topics: •      Speed enforcement and the use of dash cams •      Public attitudes towards road policing •      Distracted driving •      The role of enforcement in road safety and addressing our tolerance to risk Helen explains the efficacy and limitations of technology in enforcement and the necessity for laws that genuinely reflect safety concerns. She highlights the crucial combination of education, enforcement, and engineering to create safer road environments. The episode wraps up with a preview of the upcoming Australasian Road Safety Conference, where Helen will present as a keynote speaker. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation on how we can make our roads safer for everyone. #RoadSafety #Podcast #TrafficSafety #Enforcement #Education #Engineering #DashCams #SpeedEnforcement #DistractedDriving #RoadPolicing #2024ARSC #ARSC2024 #AustralasianRoadSafetyConference

Join us for the ACRS VIC Chapter Speed Management Forum You are invited to join us for the ACRS Victorian Chapter Speed Management Forum, taking place both in-person in Ballarat and online via a webinar. This forum will feature insightful discussions on speed management in regional areas from three esteemed experts: ➡ Kenn Beer, Principal Engineer at Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd ➡ Ben Anderson, Manager of Movement & Place at the Department of Transport and Planning ➡ Matt McNamara, Traffic Engineer at the City of Ballarat - Council This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage with professionals dedicated to improving road safety in regional areas. DETAILS 📅 Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2024 🕘 Time: 9:00am to 10:30am (AEST) 🏛️ In-person Location: Details provided upon registration 💻 Virtual: Via Zoom (Link provided upon registration) 🔗 Register via this link: https://lnkd.in/gj92z_sX 💲 Cost: Free for ACRS members, $20 for non-members. Learn more about ACRS Membership here: https://lnkd.in/gWNfsXT2 Don’t miss this chance to be part of an engaging and informative event. Whether you choose to join us in-person or participate virtually, we look forward to your presence and contributions to the conversation on speed management. #RoadSafety   #SpeedManagement   #ACRS   #TransportPlanning #CommunityEngagement  #RegionalDevelopment  #TrafficEngineering  #VirtualEvent #InPersonEvent  #ProfessionalDevelopment

LAST CHANCE: NOMINATIONS CLOSING TODAY! ➡ Do you know someone that is bringing positive change to road safety? ➡ Have you delivered a road safety project that has improved road safety outcomes? Nominate them now for an ACRS Award! The ACRS Awards are about supporting people and projects that help in our goal of saving lives and reducing trauma on our roads. The four awards categories are: 🏆 Fellowship Award 🏆 Young Leaders Oration Award - sponsored by Transurban 🏆 Women in Road Safety Award - sponsored by Austroads 🏆 Excellence in Road Safety Award All winners will be announced at the 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference being held in Hobart, Tasmania from 30 September to 3 October. Check the award criteria now and nominate at: https://lnkd.in/eH4ANH-x NOMINATIONS CLOSE: TODAY - Sunday 7 July 2024. #Awards #ACRS #RoadSafety #VisionZero #RoadSafetyChampions

With young drivers around the world overrepresented in vehicle crashes we look to the systems that play a role in keeping them safe. Andy Marks Steering Clear multimedia installation artwork explores driving as a rite of passage and a gateway to perceived freedom, which is often intertwined with high-risk behaviours in young drivers. We are excited about the possibility of having this new and unique artwork premiering at the Australasian Road Safety Conference this year in Hobart, Tasmania. #2024ARSC #ARSC2024 #YoungDrivers #VisionZero #RoadSafety #SponsorshipOpportunity #ArtInstallation

NOMINATIONS CLOSING IN TWO DAYS! ➡ Do you know someone that is bringing positive change to road safety? ➡ Have you delivered a road safety project that has improved road safety outcomes? Nominate them now for an ACRS Award! The ACRS Awards are about supporting people and projects that help in our goal of saving lives and reducing trauma on our roads. The four awards categories are: 🏆 Fellowship Award 🏆 Young Leaders Oration Award - sponsored by Transurban 🏆 Women in Road Safety Award - sponsored by Austroads 🏆 Excellence in Road Safety Award All winners will be announced at the 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference being held in Hobart, Tasmania from 30 September to 3 October. Check the award criteria and nominate now at: https://lnkd.in/eH4ANH-x NOMINATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 7 July 2024. #Awards #ACRS #RoadSafety #VisionZero #RoadSafetyChampions