Port Stephens Council is encouraging the community to participate in a survey about road safety as part of a unique research project.
The Community Action for Safe Speeds (CASS) study, led by researchers from The George Institute for Global Health, aims to find innovative ways to reduce speeding-related road trauma in NSW through increasing public demand for safer speeds.
The survey seeks to evaluate speed behaviour and community attitudes to speeding across seven Local Government Areas across NSW, including Port Stephens.
“The CASS study forms part of Council’s commitment to work with the community to prioritise road safety for everyone,” said Mayor, Leah Anderson.
As part of the first phase of the CASS study, local volunteers were invited to form a community jury, a four-part series of meetings.
Jury members listened to evidence for safe speeds from a range of road safety experts to help shape education and awareness strategies for our community. The survey forms part of the second phase of the study.
“If you live or work in Port Stephens and are over 18, I encourage you to participate in the survey and be a part of this important study that aims to find innovative ways to reduce speed-related road trauma,” said Mayor Anderson.
Participation involves completing a 20-minute online survey on two occasions, six months apart, that asks questions about demographics and attitudes to road safety issues, including speeds in the community. Participants who complete both surveys will be entered into a draw to win one of four $250 e-gift vouchers.
The Education and awareness of safe speeds in communities project is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
For more information about the Community Action for Safe Speeds (CASS) study, and to complete the survey, visit pscouncil.info/cass-survey.
