SRA’s work in the area of road safety is increasingly focusing on the broader links between road safety and other policy areas such as crime, health, cultural and faith beliefs. In this context the importance of public involvement in road safety planning is fundamental.

• SRA have carried out research studies into driver attitudes in relation to speeding and unlicensed driving. This research has involved survey and attitude studies, including frank discussions about illegal behaviour.

• Working with local authorities (e.g. Bristol, Oldham and Sheffield) and DfT; SRA have conducted survey and data analysis research to better understand how to reduce the high rates of child and motorcycle casualties which characterise deprived areas. Other research has monitored the effects of new types of road safety training on the crossing behaviour of young children.

• SRA have carried out extensive research on traffic calming, both on public perceptions and the impact on local business. is conducted with stakeholders and the public to develop civic decisions rather than verdicts based on individual self interest.

• SRA most recent project, funded by the Rees Jeffries Foundation and RBS is researching the reasons for the rise in drunken behaviour by women and the impact of this on road casualties.