Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Repeal Bill 2009

www.aph.gov.au/Library/pubs/bd/2009-10/10bd001.pdf
Purpose: To repeal the Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Act 1995 so that the ACT government can implement the updated Australian Dangerous Goods Code to govern the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail in the ACT.

Source: Australian Parliamentary Library

WHO — Pedestrians, cyclists among main road traffic crash victims

The Global status report on road safety published today provides the first worldwide analysis of how well countries are implementing a number of effective road safety measures. While progress has been made towards protecting people in cars, the needs of pedestrians and cyclists are not being met.

Source: Docuticker

Motor Vehicle–Related Death Rates — United States, 1999–2005

Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (CDC)
During 1999–2005, the overall annual motor vehicle related death rate did not change substantially. From1969 to 1992, the overall annual rate of motor vehicle–related deaths in the United States decreased by 43%, to a rate only slightly higher than the rate observed during 1999–2005. Numerous factors have been credited for the decrease in the death rate during 1969–1992. The findings in this report revealed substantial variation in motor vehicle–related death rates among states during 1999–2005.

Source: Docuticker