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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.
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
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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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), Gao, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Gupta, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
30/09/24 → 30/11/26
Project: Research
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Baseline Road Safety Research Program: Effectiveness of Road Rule 79A
Muir, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Balakrishnan, S. P. (Project Manager)
1/02/24 → 2/12/26
Project: Research
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Analysis of Segmentation Data Risk Hierarchy Analysis for Upgrade of Prime 2.0 For Fire & Rescue NSW
Muir, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pooley, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Balakrishnan, S. P. (Project Manager)
1/06/26 → 27/07/26
Project: Research
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Commercial E-Bikes and the application of regulations
Delbosc, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Rose, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
13/03/25 → 18/07/25
Project: Research
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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) & Gao, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
21/02/25 → 11/06/25
Project: Research
Research output
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Analysis of Drink and Drug Driving in New South Wales
D'Elia, A., Proud, J., Lawrence, B. & Newstead, S., Sept 2025, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 42 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
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Commercial e-bikes and the application of regulations
Delbosc, A., Rose, G. & Lawrence, B., 1 Aug 2025, Victoria Australia: Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC). 18 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Research
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Interim Evaluation of The Queensland Mobile Phone and Seatbelt Camera Program
Allen, T., Lawrence, B., Budd, L., D'Elia, A. & Newstead, S., Jun 2025, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 129 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
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Baseline Research Program: Road Safety Evaluation of 40 Km/h Speed Zones In Victoria
Lawrence, B., Stephens, A., Newstead, S. & Rampollard, C., Mar 2024, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 57 p. (MUARC Report Series; no. 386)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Research
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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
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