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Personal profile
Biography
Brendan is a Research Fellow at the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) at Monash University, Clayton. Brendan is in the Injury Analysis and Data team, the Traffic Engineering and Vehicle Safety group, and is a qualified Civil Engineer. His research is focused on understanding the relationship between different elements of the transport system and road safety, in particular road design, speed-limits, and select enforcement strategies.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Road safety, PhD, Urban road conditions and cyclist injury: A study in Melbourne, Australia
Award Date: 31 Mar 2023
Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons)
Award Date: 31 Dec 2002
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CB2174 Outcome Evaluation of Safer Roads Program
Proud, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Oxley, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bailey, S. (Project Manager)
21/02/25 → 11/06/25
Project: Research
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Evaluation of NSW Automated Enforcement Programs
Newstead, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), D'Elia, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rampollard, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Allen, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Gamage, S. (Project Manager)
30/09/24 → 30/11/26
Project: Research
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Baseline Road Trauma Trends Model – Scenarios
D'Elia, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Budd, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Proud, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
24/04/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Real Time Count of Serious Injuries – Application
D'Elia, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Budd, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Proud, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
24/04/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Baseline Road Safety Research Program: Effectiveness of Road Rule 79A
Muir, C., Kearney, J., Lawrence, B., Newstead, S., McDonald, H. & Stephens, A.
1/02/24 → 2/02/26
Project: Research
Research output
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Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Emergency Vehicle Safety Study: Summary Report
Muir, C., Allen, T., Lawrence, B., Kearney, J., Newstead, S. & Logan, D., Jul 2024, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 41 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
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Baseline Urban Intersections Work Package 1: Practitioner Perspectives
McDonald, H., Lawrence, B., Koppel, S. & Logan, D., Nov 2023, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 22 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Other
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NSW Rural Fire Service: Vehicle Safety: Technical Report
Muir, C., Lawrence, B., Allen, T., Newstead, S., Logan, D., Richardson, S., Mulvihill, C. & Kearney, J., 2023, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 240 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
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Speed-limits in local streets: lessons from a 30 km/h trial in Victoria, Australia
Fildes, B. N., Lawrence, B., Thompson, L. & Oxley, J., 2023, The Vision Zero Handbook: Theory, Technology and Management for a Zero Casualty Policy. Edvardsson Björnberg, K., Hansson, S. O., Belin, M.-Å. & Tingvall, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Cham Switzerland: Springer, p. 881-901 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Trial of Road Rule 79A and Alternative Flashing Lights for Vicroads Incident Response Vehicles: Technical Report
Muir, C., Lawrence, B., Kearney, J., Allen, T. & Newstead, S., Oct 2023, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 88 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
Activities
- 1 Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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MUARC Submission in response to the Consultation Impact Analysis for Improving Pedestrian Safety—Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems for Electric Vehicles
Fitzharris, M. (Fellow), Liu, S. (Fellow), Newstead, S. (Fellow) & Lawrence, B. (Fellow)
2023Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
Press/Media
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Potential regulation of acoustic vehicle alerting systems for electric vehicles
Fitzharris, M., Liu, S., Lawrence, B. & Newstead, S.
28/03/23 → 26/04/23
11 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature