Session 1A: Innovation
Chair: Mark Owen
Development of a reference surface for the assessment of pavement skid resistance measurement devices, Peter Sanders, TRL – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Shared Space – Auckland – Operational Safety Study, Bruno Royce, Traffic Engineering Solutions – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Shiny Side Up Bike Fest – motorcyclist safety initiative, Steve James, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
The Desert Road Design Sprint, Peter Fisher, Metservice; Damien Le Breton, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Session 1B: Safety
Chair: Paul Hillier
New Zealand Control Stone for PSV Measurements, Phil Herrington, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Presentation
Creating a new path towards Safe System, Rojina Baisyet, Safe Roads – Abstract, Presentation
Introducing SCRIM Friction Testing in the US, Edgar de León Izeppi, Virginia Tech – Abstract, Presentation
The Influence of Roughness, Rutting and Changes in Crossfall on Crash Risk, Peter Cenek, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Presentation
Session 1C: Asset Management
Chair: John Donbavand
Better Roads without Endangering Lives: Using Road Safety Audits to Maximise Development Impacts, Oliver Whalley, The World Bank – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Managing the debris washing onto the road considering the length of seal up the access road, Tim Dreadon, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Implementing the New Zealand Skid Resistance Policy using dedicated “ring fenced” funding and targeted skid reviews, Dave Whitehead, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Hertfordshire Skid Resistance Strategy, Robert Swears, Renée Schicker, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Session 2A: Safety Delineation
Chair: Scott Thomson
Trialling best value delineation treatments for rural roads, Jared Thomas, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Presentation
Lines, signs and Retroreflectivity, Urban Camenzind, Roaddata – Abstract, Presentation
Improved road safety with rumble strips, Rob Dunne, Damar Industries – Abstract, Presentation
Wet Weather High Visibility Linemarking Trial, Paul Hillier, ARRB – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Session 2B: Innovation
Chair: Bryan Pidwerbesky
Road surface properties and high speed friction, Peter Sanders, TRL – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Safety in Winter Maintenance, Adam Humphries, Fulton Hogan – Abstract, Presentation
Implementing Over Height Safety on Auckland Southern Motorway, Dean Parker, Auckland Motorway Alliance – Abstract, Presentation
Improving Safety on our Roads through Innovation, Chloe Smith, Fulton Hogan – Abstract, Presentation
Session 2C: Technical/Technique
Chair: Kym Neaylon
In-Lane Sealing Differential Skid Assessment, Terry Boyle, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Accreditation and ongoing validation of SCRIM+, Darren Newland, W.D.M. Limited – Abstract, Presentation
Developing Cyclopath – a survey technique for cycle ways, Dr Chris Kennedy, W.D.M. Limited – Abstract, Presentation
Using a 3D system for measuring pavement macro-texture, Richard Wix, ARRB – Abstract, Presentation
Session 3A: Monitoring/Measuring
Chair: John Donbavand
The friction measuring tyre / road surface space interface, David Woodward, Ulster University – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Comparison of Friction Measurements in the US between SCRIM and Locked-wheel Skid Testers, Edgar de León Izeppi, Virginia Tech – Abstract, Presentation
Temperature Effects on SCRIM Skid Resistance Measurements, Peter Cenek, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Presentation
Session 3B: Safety
Chair: Fergus Tate
Improving the safety of rural roads, Dave Van Staden, Safe Roads – Abstract
An investigation into the safety benefits of Flag Lighting at New Zealand state highway intersections, Bill Frith, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Developing safer roads signs using behavioural science: A ‘slippery’ example, Margaret Trotter, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Presentation
Session 3C: Technical/Technique
Chair: Bruce Chappell
Longitudinal and Transverse Variable Application Seal Design for long life seals, Jeff. C. Waters, Fulton Hogan – Abstract, Presentation
Polished Stone Value (PSV) Extended Testing, Terry Boyle, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Role of Pavement Deflection on the Service Life of High Skid Surfacings, Michelle Cousins, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
5th International SaferRoads Conference – Tuesday 23 May 2017
Keynote Speaker:
Andrew Mergenmeier, Senior Pavement and Materials Engineer, FHWA
Session 4A: Technical
Chair: Doug Wilson
Aggregate particle wear and the tyre / surface interface, David Woodward, Ulster University – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Road Safety Study – Candia Road – ‘Before’ and ‘After’ Crash Study, Bruno Royce, Traffic Engineering Solutions – Abstract, Presentation
Evaluating the Laboratory based Polishing of New Zealand Greywackes in Comparison to Melter Slag, Ashkan Tatari, University of Auckland – Abstract, Presentation
Laser Texture Meter – A Safer Way, Kacha Vuletich, Fulton Hogan – Abstract, Presentation
Session 4B: Asset Management
Chair: Murray Clarke
Local Authority skid strategies – making them work, Mark Stephenson, W.D.M. Limited – Abstract, Presentation
Relationships between SCRIM Coefficient and Crash Numbers on Resealed Surfaces, David Whitehead, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Potential Savings Using a Risk Assessment Approach to Prioritise Treating Flushed Surfaces, Murray Clarke, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Incorporating Safety in Maintenance Need Forecasting, Peter Cenek, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Presentation
Session 4C: Safety
Chair: Alister Harlow
Visiting Drivers Project – Safe & Enjoyable Journeys, Holly Attwell, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
The East West Link – A New Type of State Highway, Noel Nancekivell, Beca – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Protecting Motorists and Road Workers against Wrong Way Drivers, Andrew Stevens, Auckland Motorway Alliance – Abstract, Presentation
Collecting road users’ experiences of safety using geospatial survey methods, Dr Vivienne Ivory, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Presentation
Session 5A: Cycling
Chair: Scott Thomson
Bike to the Future: Moving beyond safety to comfort, Claire Pascoe, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Connecting NZ by Bike: enabling safer rural cycling through a national network, Gerry Dance, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Reducing driveway conflict on cycleways, Jared Thomas, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Presentation
Is safety a cause of cycling in numbers or an effect of increased cycle use?, Richard Owen, Road Safety Analysis – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Session 5B: Safety Performance
Chair: Dave Whitehead
Towards Safer Sprayed Sealing Operations, John Esnouf, Vicroads – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Developing a Pavement Skid Resistance Strategy for Auckland Transport, Gerri Waterkamp, Auckland Transport – Abstract, Presentation
It’s their road, not ours, Catherine Morrison, Shelley Crestani, Safe Roads – Abstract, Presentation
Assessing the performance of surface treatments, Mark Stephenson, W.D.M. Limited – Abstract
Session 5C: Materials
Chair: Mike Chilton
Optimising Line removal, Alister Harlow, NZ Roadmarkers Federation – Abstract, Presentation
New Zealand Aggregate Extraction and Processing Practice, Stacy Goldsworthy, Green Vision Recycling – Abstract, Presentation
Assessment of different road markings performance under different operating conditions and surfacing types, Lindelani Tsanwani, Sanral – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Emulsion Chipsealing: Generating Conscious Capital, Sean Bearsley, Higgins – Abstract, Paper Presentation
5th International SaferRoads Conference – Wednesday 24 May 2017
Keynote Speaker:
Kaye Clark, Road Safety Programme Manager, NZ Transport Agency
Session 6A: People
Chair: Chris Kennedy
Providing Professional Development opportunities at national and organisational levels – an NGO response to road safety capacity building, Jeremy Phillips, Road Safety Great Britain – Abstract, Presentation
Reflecting on Roadmarking in New Zealand, Robert Busuttil, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Introducing safer motorcycling through standards-based education – roadcraft as the new normal, Phil McDaid, Institute of Advanced Motorists – Abstract, Presentation
Altering pre-drivers’ social norms, perceived risk and willingness for mobile phone usage whilst driving. Pilot evaluation. Dan Campsall, Road Safety Analysis – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Session 6B: Asset Management
Chair: Tim Crow
Assessing the impacts of a skid resistance policy in Scotland, Mark Stephenson, W.D.M. Limited – Abstract
Reducing Speed Limits to Support Lower Skid Resistance Investigatory Levels, Fergus Tate, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Maintaining the effectiveness of audio tactile profiled roadmarkings, Kym Neaylon, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Presentation
Highways England investigations into the effectiveness of their skid policy, Peter Sanders, TRL –Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Session 6C: Innovation
Chair: Kaye Clark
Effective management of aggregate sources to provide good skid resistance, Michelle Cousins, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Update on use of Glenbrook Melter aggregate to improve skid resistance and seal lives in Hawkes Bay: A route case study, Laurence Harrow, Opus International Consultants; Ken Holst, Dave Whitehead, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Developing & implementing a Pedestrian Slip Resistance Strategy for Auckland Transport, Gerri Waterkamp, Auckland Transport – Abstract, Presentation
Innovation to stretch the safety dollar on the Wellington NOC, Daren Courtnage, Fulton Hogan – Abstract, Presentation
Session 7A: Sustainability
Chair: Bryan Pidwerbesky
Re-use of High Skid Resistance Aggregates in Porous Asphalt, Irina Holleran, University of Auckland – Abstract, Presentation
Ultra-thin Asphalt; a Safer Sustainable Surfacing Treatment, Jeff. C. Waters, Grant Bosma, Fulton Hogan – Abstract, Presentation
The Search for Polish Resistant Aggregates, Clare Dring, Fulton Hogan – Abstract, Presentation
A Safe, Sustainable, Long Life, Low Noise Surface, David Alabaster, NZ Transport Agency – Abstract, Presentation
Session 7B: Safety
Chair: David Dunlop
Delivering a risk-based road safety strategy to deliver cost-effective solutions, Simon Hunt, Chris Pacey, Fulton Hogan – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Non-motor vehicle related pedestrian injury on and near the road – Implications for the Safe System approach to road safety, Bill Frith, Opus International Consultants – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
Temporary Traffic Management for Pedestrians and Cyclists around Worksites, Thomas Kiddle, Auckland Transport – Abstract, Presentation
Motorcycle-friendly Roads – applying a customer lens to a motorcycle safety programme, Robyn Gardener, ACC – Abstract, Paper, Presentation
