Investigating new technology for cyclist safety

Overview

Action 3.3: Investigate technology solutions to reduce crash risk for vulnerable road users, including cyclists.

Lead agency: Department of Transport and Main Roads

Status: Complete

Achievements

We are delivering the Cooperative and Automated Vehicle Initiative to help prepare for the arrival of new vehicle technologies with safety, mobility and environmental benefits on Queensland roads. One component of the initiative is the vulnerable road user pilot which is looking at how new technology applications can benefit vulnerable road user safety including bicycle riders.

In conjunction with the iMove vulnerable road user working committee for Queensland, has conducted a series of workshops with stakeholders to explore technology solutions to reduce the risk of accidents for vulnerable road users, such as cyclists.

Nine projects were shortlisted during this process and they participated in a pitch day in April 2019. These solutions have been analysed further with consideration to the likelihood of commercial availability in the short to medium term. None of the projects have near term viability as they rely on technology not yet readily available.

Next steps

We are continuing to work with iMove on opportunities for future research and projects that will assist in improving safety of vulnerable road users.