workshops
Predictive Approaches for Safer Urban Environment (PHOEBE Project Final Results)
June 23, 13:30 – 16:30
This event is the final workshop of the Horizon Europe Project PHOEBE. The aim of this workshop is to present the innovative PHOEBE framework, developed to help cities forecast and improve urban road safety through the integration of state-of-the-art safety tools. A holistic summary of the methodological pillars of the project will be provided, focusing on (i) microsimulation tools, (ii) road safety assessment, (iii) road user behavioral modelling and (iv) socioeconomic analyses, augmented by driver telematics and intelligent Machine Learning applications, with emphasis on their interconnections and integration.
The workshop will present key outcomes from pilot implementations and simulations in Athens, Valencia and the West Midlands. The presentations will also showcase the interactive tools developed within PHOEBE, demonstrating how the framework enhances microsimulation for predictive understanding of safety impacts for vulnerable road users and decision-making focused on safety outcomes, and how evidence-based recommendations and tools that other European cities can adopt for strategic planning and policymaking are obtained. The event will also celebrate collaborative achievements across consortium partners and promote exchange with stakeholders to maximize the scientific and societal impacts of the project outputs at its conclusion in July 2026.
The PIARC Safe System Approach New insights in the fourth edition of the Road Safety Manual
June 23, 13:30 – 16:30This workshop will focus on the latest updates to the PIARC Road Safety Manual (RSM), emphasizing its new features, technical depth, and practical applications aimed at advancing towards the worldwide adoption of the Safe System Approach.
Participants will be introduced to the evolution of the manual, which builds upon the foundations of the 1st edition of the RSM (2003) while integrating contemporary knowledge, advanced methodologies, and up-to-date guidelines on road safety. The 4th edition of the RSM (2025) includes more comprehensive technical content and supporting documents that reflect the latest international best practices.
Through presentations and discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the structure, content, and key innovations of the updated manual, and learn how it can be effectively applied to strengthen road safety management, guide infrastructure projects, and inform policy decisions across different contexts, ultimately contributing to safer and more sustainable roads.
Driving Simulation for Road Safety
June 23, 9:30 – 12:30This workshop aims to explore methods and tools for the effective use of driving simulators in road safety research. A particular focus will be placed on the analysis of interactions between road users, with an emphasis on vulnerable road users (VRUs). The workshop will provide insights into data-driven approaches, behavioral analysis, and technological advancements that support safer road environments. The workshops will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, enabling them to design experimental setups for defined case studies.
Literature Synthesis and Bibliometric Analysis: A Hands-On Workshop
June 23, 9:30 – 12:30The workshop has two main objectives: (1) to introduce participants to major sources of scientific metadata and their specific features, and (2) to demonstrate and apply bibliometric analysis techniques for research synthesis through the use of the Bibliometrix software and its web-based application, Biblioshiny. Participants will be guided through the complete process, from data collection and analysis to visualization, culminating in the creation of a bibliometric research report on a topic of their choice. The interactive and hands-on approach ensures that participants acquire the expertise to effectively implement bibliometric techniques in their research projects.
PROGRAM The growing volume of scientific publications is increasing at such a rapid pace that staying updated is becoming increasingly challenging. Moreover, the emphasis on empirical contributions often fragments knowledge production, hindering its accumulation and advancement. Stand-alone research reviews are therefore playing a critical role in synthesizing findings from prior studies, effectively leveraging the existing knowledge base, advancing the frontiers of research, and providing evidence-based recommendations for practice. Researchers use a variety of approaches for research synthesis, both qualitative and quantitative. Among these, bibliometric methods stand out as tools to conduct systematic, objective, reliable, transparent, and reproducible reviews. Bibliometric analyses are particularly suited for structured examinations of large datasets (big data). This workshop has two main objectives: (1) to introduce participants to major sources of scientific metadata and their specific features, and (2) to demonstrate and apply bibliometric analysis techniques for research synthesis through the use of the Bibliometrix software and its web-based application, Biblioshiny. Participants will be guided through the complete process, from data collection and analysis to visualization, culminating in the creation of a bibliometric research report on a topic of their choice.
Learning Objectives The workshop aims to equip researchers with practical skills in bibliometric analysis, covering the following key aspects: 1. Fundamentals of Informetrics and Bibliometrics. 2. Introduction to Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny as analytical tools. 3. Types of literature reviews and the SAAS workflow (Searching, Appraising, Analyzing, Synthesizing). 4. Three levels of bibliometric analysis: Journals, Authors, and Documents. 5. Understanding three knowledge structures: conceptual, intellectual, and social. 6. Practical applications using Biblioshiny. The interactive and hands-on approach ensures that participants acquire the expertise to effectively implement bibliometric techniques in their research projects.