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Background to the Extended Austroads Vehicle Classification Scheme for Traffic and Transport Surveys
Safe, efficient and sustainable road transport relies on the accurate classification and identification of vehicles operating on our road networks. Accurate vehicle surveys support the planning and management of road assets and the regulation of…
Investment Prioritisation Templates and User Guide
This user guide provides guidance on the Investment Prioritisation Templates. The templates are designed to help road authorities consider an investment opportunity through multiple dimensions, such as the benefits of the project, and risk with and…
Prolonging the Life of Road Assets Under Increasing Demand: A Framework and Tools for Informing the Development and Justification of Asset Preservation and Renewal
This report provides an evaluation framework, practices and supporting tools for evaluating road preservation and renewal treatment options for predominantly sprayed seal flexible pavements. It includes a compilation of case studies based on a…
Management of Traffic Modelling Processes and Applications
This report provides advice to project managers who may not have specific technical experience in the modelling field to assist in commissioning and managing services in Simulation (Mesoscopic and Microscopic) and Intersection modelling services. It…
Opportunities to Build Capacity in Traffic Management
This report documents a project addressing a recognised lack of traffic management knowledge and skills in young practitioners through the development of a series of online learning modules in traffic management. This report brings together the…
Improved Traffic Management Guidance: Freeway Capacity Analysis
This report documents the extensive reviews and evaluations of established and emerging methodologies in Freeway Capacity Analysis. It also documents the extensive consultations with Australian and New Zealand practitioners to capture their current…
A Holistic Investment Prioritisation Framework for Road Assets
This report proposes a holistic and risk based prioritisation framework to support investment decisions across road asset classes and expenditure categories. Transport agencies currently rely on different decision making frameworks to help identify…
Improving the Reliability of Heavy Vehicle Parameters to Support More Accurate Traffic Modelling in Australia and New Zealand
This report explores heavy vehicle parameters which can be used to improve the accuracy of traffic modelling in Australia and New Zealand. The focus was on relevant parameters used in SIDRA, LINSIG, AIMSUN and VISSIM to model heavy vehicle movements…
Measuring and Reporting the Value of Road Maintenance and Renewal Works
There is an increasing need to demonstrate the value for money for all types of expenditure as governments are facing growing budgetary pressure. While there are established economic evaluation frameworks for evaluating transport capital projects, a…
Minimum Levels of Componentisation for Road Infrastructure Assets: Guideline
The purpose of this guideline is to assist organisations determine the appropriate minimum level of componentisation for road infrastructure assets. This guideline is designed to facilitate improved integration and alignment of asset management,…