Motorcyclist Behaviour Assessment

The Challenge

Motorcycle crashes at curves represent a significant road safety challenge, but understanding the specific rider behaviours that contribute to risk has been difficult with traditional methods. A multi-state assessment was needed to evaluate the effectiveness of innovative line markings designed to improve motorcycle safety at curve locations.

Our Solution

Real Time Traffic deployed NearMiss technology across 16 sites in 3 states over 3 phases spanning 18 months to capture and analyse motorcycle-specific safety data. The Commonwealth-sponsored evaluation assessed rider behaviour including speeds, ride paths, and lean angles at curve locations with innovative line marking treatments.

Implementation Details:

• NearMiss deployment across 16 curve locations in Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania
• Motorcycle speed profiling on approach to and through curves
• Ride path and lane positioning analysis through bends
• Lean angle measurement and classification
• Before-and-after treatment effectiveness evaluation

Results

Long-term Impact

Ongoing evaluation informing policy decisions for motorcycle safety at State and National levels