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Updating Austroads Pedestrian Planning and Design Guidance in line with International Best Practice
AP-R639-20
2 Nov 2020
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This report details the results of a review of Austroads guidance to ensure that Australian and New Zealand state and local governments have access to up-to-date pedestrian planning and design information that reflects national and international…
Optimising Project Delivery Performance
AP-R630-20
26 Aug 2020
Project Delivery
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Austroads commissioned this study to investigate the current challenges and issues affecting the delivery of transport infrastructure projects and the consequential impacts on value for money, timeliness of delivery, agency and political reputation.…
Understanding and Improving Safe System Intersection Performance
AP-R556-17
13 Dec 2017
Road Safety
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Intersection crashes account for approximately 30% of severe injuries in Australia and New Zealand. This study sought to improve understanding of the key factors in intersection severe injury crashes, and to develop initiatives to improve the design…
Fundamental Objectives of Road Design
AP-R548-17
22 Aug 2017
Road Design
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This report identifies improvements to guidance, education and practice to ensure the fundamental objectives of road design are achieved in new and existing road projects.
Assessment of Key Road Operator Actions to Support Automated Vehicles
AP-R543-17
16 May 2017
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Australian and New Zealand road agencies and operators are preparing for the introduction of Automated Vehicles (AVs). This report investigates the potential changes needed to the way road networks are managed to consistently support and optimise…
Speed Reduction Treatments for High-speed Environments
AP-R508-16
17 Feb 2016
Road Design
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This report examines the performance of different types of speed-reducing treatments (or combinations of treatments) in high-speed environments. The project also considered how desired speed can be aligned with a safe, anticipated operating speed…
Guide Information for Pedestrian Facilities
AP-R423-13
5 Feb 2013
Active Travel
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This review of research, newly published material and emerging practice has identified areas where additional advice and guidance on pedestrian facilities can be incorporated into the Austroads Guides. Greater recognition of the importance of…
Environment and Design for Older Drivers: Stage II Volume 1 - Overview
AP-R261-05
1 Jan 2005
Road Safety
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Road design plays a major role in road safety, however, has generally not taken the older road user into consideration. There is therefore a need to take effective action to reduce risk levels to older drivers by designing roads that accommodate…
Environmental Considerations for Planning and Design of Roads + Reference CD ROM
AP-R217-03
24 Jul 2003
Road Design
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This publication provides a framework for planners and designers of roads to become informed on environmental impacts and current methods to minimise them. The information is divided into three sections: this printed report is Section A, which…
Road Runoff & Drainage: Environmental Impacts and Management
AP-R180-01
1 Jan 2001
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This manual explores the impact of road runoff and drainage on aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity. Road Runoff and Drainage aims to assist road infrastructure planners, designers, environmental officers and project managers in achieving…
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