Project Details
Project Description
The overall aim of the proposed research is to explore the impact of electric / hybrid vehicles
on pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. Further, the impact of bicycles will also be
considered.
on pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. Further, the impact of bicycles will also be
considered.
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 14/03/18 → 31/07/18 |
Research output
- 1 Commissioned Report
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The Impact of Electric / Hybrid Vehicles and Bicycles on Pedestrians Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Liu, S., Fitzharris, M., Oxley, J. & Edwards, C., Oct 2018, Melbourne Vic Australia: Vision Australia. 83 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Research
Open AccessFile
Activities
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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
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VicRoads Older Road User Stakeholder Reference Group
Liu, S. (Invited speaker) & Fitzharris, M. (Invited speaker)
23 May 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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AVAS fitted to electric buses in Canberra
Fitzharris, M., Liu, S. & Oxley, J.
3/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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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
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Safety of electric vehicles: Silent ‘life and death’ risk lurking in electric cars
18/02/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment