Publications

The purpose of this report is to provide clarity around the design and operation of raised safety platforms and deepen understanding of leading international practice across a range of applications and performance dimensions. A review of literature…

This user guide provides guidance to road managers, planners and designers on achieving improved safety outcomes by applying consistent standards along a road corridor. Thirteen road stereotype tables were identified covering the road network from…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5310 sets out the requirements for the supply, fabrication, handling and placement of steel used for the reinforcement of concrete (&lsquo

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5350 sets out the requirements for the supply of materials and application of waterproofing membrane systems on new or existing concrete bridge decks. It does not cover waterproofing membrane systems for use on…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5390 sets out the requirements for the cathodic protection (CP) of steel in atmospherically exposed, buried and submerged concrete. It covers both new and existing structures and includes: assessment of existing…

This Austroads Technical Specification ATS 2230 sets out the requirements for the supply of small precast reinforced concrete rectangular box culverts, up to 1200 mm wide and 1200 mm high, and associated link slabs. It excludes box culverts: which…

This report summarises activities undertaken to produce guidance on road cross-section design for road stereotypes during stage 1 and 2 of this project. The guidance enables road managers, planners and designers to achieve improved safety outcomes…

Guide to Traffic Management Part 13: Safe System Approach to Transport Management is concerned with traffic management practice under the Safe System philosophy. The Guide emphasises the need for the road system to provide an environment which…

This webinar, delivered on 9 April 2020, examines alcohol related road trauma and reports on the differing legislation, penalty and enforcement policies and practices in place across Australian jurisdictions. It recommends improvements in policy and…

This webinar, presented by Dr Bruce Corben on 26 March 2020, demonstrates ways to integrate Safe System design and operation with Movement and Place for vulnerable road users, in particular pedestrians and cyclists. The Movement and Place Framework…