Publications

ABC-LCM301-14
22 Oct 2014
Bridges

The paper focuses on the urban design aspects of bridge infrastructure, recognising the importance bridges have in our communities and the often overlooked social responsibility bridge builders have when undertaking such projects.Using examples from…

The Application of Network Operations Planning Framework to assist with Congestion Management and integrated land use and transport

AP-R426-13
11 Mar 2013
Planning

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The Austroads Network Operation Planning Framework (the Framework) was developed in 2009 however it is not widely used by road agencies. This research aimed to understand each road agency’s approach and consider how the Framework could be improved…

Evaluation of the Potential Safety Benefits of Collision Avoidance Technologies Through Vehicle to Vehicle Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) in Australia

AP-R375-11
18 Mar 2011
Connected and Automated Vehicles

For years, improvements in driver behaviour, vehicle safety and road infrastructure have made the road network much safer. As roads become safer, many economic benefits are achieved for society, both direct and indirect. In the past, the primary…

Estimating Road Network Congestion and Associated Costs

AP-R345-09
15 Dec 2009
Economics and Financing

The objective of Austroads Project NS1203 (Estimating Road Network Congestion and Associated Costs) is to develop a procedure to calculate delay and associated congestion costs by making use of directly measurable traffic data. Network performance…

Non-Wearing of Adult Seatbelts in Australia: Where to Next?

AP-R346-09
9 Dec 2009
Road Safety

Seat belts are one of the most effective passive safety features in vehicles and there is a host of research literature attesting to the effectiveness of seat belts in protecting against death and injury. Even when use rates are high the potential…