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Laboratory Assessment of Wax Modified Asphalt
This report presents a laboratory assessment of a warm mix produced using an organic additive (Sasobit wax). Three different types of mixes (control, Sasobit dry and Sasobit pre-blend) were produced at various mixing and compaction temperatures…
Tools that Impact Network Performance: Measurement and Evaluation Tools
This report reviews the tools that monitor, measure and evaluate the performance of the road network, for both arterials and freeways. The interest in measurement and evaluation tools for the overall network is mainly driven by the need to operate…
Analysis of Current Practices for Improving the Level of Service of On-Road Public Transport, HOV and Emergency Vehicles
This report describes the concept and definition of level of services (LOS) for specific road users that include on-road public transport, high occupancy vehicles (HOV) and emergency vehicles. It reviews current practices to improve their LOS and…
National Performance Indicators for Network Operations
This report presents the definitions and calculations of five new network performance indicators. These indicators are measured on-line with the use of freeway and arterial traffic control systems. These systems provide 24-hour 7-day traffic data at…
The Durability of Australian Bitumens 1956-2004
Background information is given on the durability test procedure and the road trial program which validated the test. The durability test result gives an indication of the long term rate of hardening of a bitumen in field service. Durability results…
Tools that Impact Network Performance: Summary Report
This Austroads project was initiated to enable road authorities to develop a better understanding of how various traffic management tools and proposed operational changes to the road network affected the performance of the entire road network, with…
Tools that Impact Network Performance: Integrated Tools
Integrated tools can be a toolbox of technologies and procedures which combine both hard engineering methods such as the use of shoulders and lane access controls as well as dynamic traffic management tools such as ramp meters, incident detection,…
Tools that Impact Network Performance: Road Space Allocation Tools
The objective of this report is to identify and document the findings, experiences and issues associated with the application of various road space allocation tools available to road managers. These tools are used to maximise the effectiveness of…
Tools that Impact Network Performance: Dynamic Traffic Management Tools
The objective of this report was to identify and document the findings, experiences and issues associated with the application of various dynamic traffic control systems available to road managers. The tools are used to maximise the effectiveness of…
A Framework for Appraisal and Evaluation of Travel Demand Management Measures
An appraisal and evaluation framework has been developed which provides a nationally consistent approach to appraisal and evaluation of TDM measures. This framework will provide a basis for more informed choices between non-infrastructure and…