The research is being carried out by The Centre for Technology Infusion, La Trobe University It is conducted by the following researchers: - Project leader: Erik van Vulpen
- Research Officer: Thomas Sluiter
- R&D leader: Shuo Ding
Research funder:
This research is conducted in collaboration with iMOVE Australia Limited, and is sponsored by the Centre for Technology Infusion, La Trobe University. The entire research project has received 100,000 AUD in funding.
1. What is the study about? The purpose of the study is to learn how crossing safety can be improved for pedestrians living with a disability. This study focuses on delivering time to cross information, so that pedestrians can decide if they have enough time to cross the tracks safely. The researchers would like to: - Understand if there is a need for receiving time to cross information.
- Understand what should be communicated.
- Explore how this information could best be delivered.
The study is part of a larger feasibility study that explores if real-time train location data can be used to improve level crossing safety, see: https://imoveaustralia.com/project/using-real-time-train-data-to-improve-level-crossing-safety/.
Your contact details were obtained from the AFDO database. 2. Do I have to participate?
Being part of this study is voluntary. Please read the information below and decide at the end if you want to participate. Deciding not to participate won’t affect your relationship with La Trobe University or any other listed organisation.
3. Who is being asked to participate?
We are looking for people with a disability who experience slower crossing speeds at pedestrian railway crossings.
Inclusion Criteria: - Adults living with a disability who use level crossings at least once per month.
- People living with physical disabilities.
- People living with sensory disabilities.
- All to live in Victoria.
Exclusion Criteria: - Individuals under 18 years of age.
- Those who do not use level crossings regularly.
- People living with cognitive disabilities.
- People primarily using level crossings in rural areas (out of scope at this phase).
4. What will I be asked to do? We will ask you to fill out this online questionnaire in Question Pro, and answer questions about: - Your level crossing behaviour
- How safe you feel when crossing
- How you experience level crossings
- What technology you may use to assist you when navigating in public
- We will also ask some questions on the type of disability you live with and some demographic information.
The questionnaire will include an option to express interest in taking part in an interview at your local train station.
This questionnaire should take around 5 minutes.
5. What are the benefits?
Taking part in this study will help inform us if there is a need for receiving level crossing information and if so, how such information could be delivered. Your participation will help shape the future direction of this program. The key benefits to society are to lower the risk for pedestrians living with a disability at level crossings.
6. What are the risks?
We do not foresee any risks associated with this study. However, with any study there are (1) risks we know about, (2) risks we don’t know about, and (3) risks we don’t expect. If you experience something that you aren’t sure about, please contact us immediately so we can discuss the best way to manage your concerns. | Name | Position | Telephone | Email |
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| Thomas sluiter | Researcher
Centre for Technology Infusion | 0452147362 | t.sluiter@latrobe.edu.au |
We will delete any segments that contain personal identifiable information, should you include this by accident.
7. What will happen to information about me?
By clicking on the ‘I agree, start questionnaire’ button, this tells us you want to take part in the study.
We will not collect, store or publish information about you in ways that reveal who you are.
We will keep your information for 7 years after the project is completed. After this time we will destroy all of your data.
The storage, transfer and destruction of your data will be undertaken in accordance with the Research Data Management Policy https://policies.latrobe.edu.au/document/view.php?id=106/.
The personal information you provide will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, any health information collected will be handled in accordance with the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic). Subject to any exceptions in relevant laws, you have the right to access and correct your personal information by contacting the research team.
8. Will I hear about the results of the study?
You can learn about the results of the study if there are publications that are accessible to the public.
You can let AFDO know if you wish to learn about the results of the study.
AFDO can send you the link to the results if available.
9. What if I change my mind?
If you no longer want to complete the questionnaire, simply close the web browser. If you change your mind after clicking on the ‘Submit’ button, we cannot withdraw your responses because we cannot link who you are with your questionnaire responses.
Your decision to withdraw at any point will not affect your relationship with La Trobe University or any other organisation listed.
10. Who can I contact for questions or want more information?
If you would like to speak to us, please use the contact details below:
Name/Organisation: Thomas Sluiter
Position: Researcher, Centre for Technology Infusion
Telephone: 0452147362
Email: t.sluiter@latrobe.edu.au
Name/Organisation: Erik van Vulpen
Position: Project Leader, Centre for Technology Infusion
Telephone: 0420244488
Email: e.vanvulpen@latrobe.edu.au
11. What if I have a complaint?
If you have a complaint about any part of this study, please contact:
Ethics Reference Number: HEC24403
Position: Senior Research Ethics Officer
Telephone: +61 3 9479 1443
Email: humanethics@latrobe.edu.au
Consent Form - Declaration by Participant
I (the participant) have read and understood the Participant Information Statement, and any questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I agree to participate in the study. I agree information provided by me or with my permission during the project may be included in a thesis, presentation and published in journals on the condition that I cannot be identified.
My information collected for this research study can be used for this specific study and future related studies.
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