Safer Roads Ahead: Exploring the Latest Innovations and Advancements in Road Design and Safety Technology

Dear Colleagues,

Safe road design is fundamental to ensuring road safety, as it plays a crucial role in preventing road crashes and accommodating evolving transportation technologies. As urbanization increases and new mobility solutions emerge, it is essential to rethink traditional road designs to meet future demands. Incorporating innovative features such as smart infrastructure, adaptive road systems, and safety-focused design for vulnerable road users (VRUs) can significantly enhance the resilience of transportation networks. Furthermore, road design should also consider environmental factors, human behaviours, and the integration of advanced technologies to create safer and more efficient roads. With the rise of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), future road designs will need to adapt to new traffic patterns and technological advancements, ensuring that all road users are better protected and supported. This proactive approach to road design is essential not only for enhancing current road safety but also for preparing transportation systems to meet future challenges.

This Special Issue aims to present state-of-the-art research related to the latest innovations and advancements in road design and safety technology, with a focus on creating safer, more efficient, and resilient road systems for the future.

Potential topics for submissions include but are not limited to the following:

• Emerging road design approaches to enhance traffic safety;
• Smart roads and adaptive infrastructure;
• Advanced safety features for vulnerable road users (VRUs) (e.g., pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter riders);
• Data-driven approaches for identifying high-risk road segments;
• AI-enhanced traffic management and predictive analytics for crash prevention;
• The role of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in improving traffic flow, safety, and incident management;
• Systems and interventions relating to connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs);
• Human factors and behavioural insights in road safety design;
• Environmental and climate considerations in road design for resilient infrastructure.

Dr. Dimitrios Nikolaou
Dr. Panagiotis Papantoniou
Guest Editors

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• road/traffic safety
• road design
• smart infrastructure
• smart traffic
• transportation systems