Journal article
Using the abstraction hierarchy to identify how the purpose and structure of road transport systems contributes to road trauma
Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Vol.3, 100067
2019
Abstract
Research is beginning to demonstrate the merits of considering the broader road transport system when attempting to understand and prevent road trauma. This study involved the use of Work Domain Analysis, a systems analysis method, to develop a model of a road transport system based on Queensland, Australia. The model was subsequently used to identify the system wide contributory factors that play a role in road crashes, and to identify aspects of road transport systems that could be exploited when developing road safety interventions. The findings show that there are a set of crash contributory factors relating to the raison d'etre, values, and functions of road transport systems. This suggests that further significant reductions in road trauma will only be achieved through fundamental changes to the road transport system itself. Examples discussed include reducing the emphasis on the use of road transport for economic growth, reducing motor vehicle use and increasing active transport modes, and overhauling road safety strategies.
Details
- Title
- Using the abstraction hierarchy to identify how the purpose and structure of road transport systems contributes to road trauma
- Authors
- Paul M Salmon (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastGemma J M Read (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastNicholas J Stevens (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastGuy H Walker (Author) - Heriot-Watt University, United KingdomVanessa Beanland (Author) - University of Otago, New ZealandRoderick McClure (Author) - University of New EnglandBrett Hughes (Author) - Government of Western AustraliaIan R Johnston (Author) - Ian Johnston Transport Safety Pty LtdNeville A Stanton (Author) - University of Southampton, United Kingdom
- Publication details
- Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Vol.3, 100067
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.trip.2019.100067
- ISSN
- 2590-1982; 2590-1982
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
- Organisation Unit
- Bioclimatic and Sociotechnical Cities Lab; Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Psychology; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451446102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
- Research Statement
- false
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