SAFETY, WELLBEING
AND LIVEABILITY
Innovative transport solutions that prioritise people’s needs are pivotal for creating vibrant, safe, and thriving cities. By focusing on safety, accessibility, sustainability, and efficiency, these solutions aim to enhance urban livability. We analyse the integration of multimodal transportation systems with smart technologies to optimise traffic flow, reducing congestion, and improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. By placing whānau at the centre, these innovative transport solutions contribute to the creation of inclusive urban environments where mobility is convenient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable.
In particular, we focus on:
- Road and traffic safety (vision Zero)
- Pedestrian accessibility
- Crash Reduction and Prevention (analysis methods and models)
- Health, access and transport as an enabler of wellbeing
- Equity in mobility, gender
- Te Ao Māori and indigenous perspectives on transport
- Transport effects (+ve / -ve)
- Modal shifts and ravel behavioral studies
Gabriela Baron
Theme Leader
Senior Lecturer
Environmental Engineering and design
Evaluation of the behavior of the interface zone between an asphalt mixture and an inductive power transfer pad
A new study from Central Auckland shows pedestrian assertiveness and specific vehicle characteristics significantly influence driver-yielding behavior at mid-block sections, highlighting the importance of reducing speeds and enhancing gesture communication for...
Effect of reactive ethylene terpolymer modification on bitumen’s microstructure, rheology, and porous asphalt mix properties
A new research demonstrates how reactive ethylene terpolymer (RET) modification enhances bitumen properties, improving high-temperature performance and fatigue resistance in porous asphalt, offering significant insights into road material advancements. Holleran,E....
Effects of Pedestrians’ Assertiveness on Drivers’ Yielding Behavior at Mid-Block Sections: An Application of Bayesian Structural Equation Modeling
A study from Central Auckland reveals assertive pedestrian behaviors and reduced vehicle speeds can significantly enhance safety at mid-block crossings, emphasizing the critical role of clear communication and traffic calming measures.. Ajjima Soathong, Douglas...
Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland
New Market Campus
314 Khyber Pass Road, Building 903, Level 2
