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Guidelines for Planning and Assessment of Road Freight Access in Industrial Areas
AP-R470-14
10 Dec 2014
Freight
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These guidelines have been developed to help councils plan and assess road freight access to industrial areas, including ensuring that infrastructure provided by developers is adequate to meet access needs for many years.
Evaluation and Strengthening of Existing Bridges to Carry Increased Vehicle Weights
ABC-AAI405-14
22 Oct 2014
Bridges
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Detailed investigation and live-load evaluation was undertaken for several 1930s reinforced concrete bridges followed by strengthening where required.
A New Vehicle Loading Standard for Road Bridges in New Zealand
ABC-SAS104-14
22 Oct 2014
Bridges
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With the progressive increase in heavy vehicle loadings associated with improved transport vehicle technology, the current vehicle loading standard for the design of bridges in New Zealand, first introduced in 1972, may not be appropriate for use in…
Upgrading NZ Bridges for High Productivity Motor Vehicles
ABC-AAI404-14
22 Oct 2014
Bridges
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New Zealand (NZ) has introduced High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMVs) to improve freight efficiency on its road network. The significant increase in vehicle mass limits has required a national bridge load capacity evaluation and strengthening…
Potential Framework for the Nationwide Assessment of Heavy Vehicle Access to Bridges
ABC-AAI205-14
22 Oct 2014
Bridges
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A key component to improving freight productivity in Australia is to improve access to the network for heavy vehicle operators. The assessment of bridge capacity is perceived to be critical to this aim. Currently a significant number of bridge…
Review of Axle Spacing Mass Schedules and Future Framework for Assessment of Heavy Vehicle Access Applications
AP-R466-14
10 Sep 2014
Bridges
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A key component to improving freight productivity in Australia is to improve access to the network for heavy vehicle operators. Assessment of bridge capacity is perceived to be critical to this aim.
Investigation of Internal Bus Safety Measures
AP-R213-02
11 Nov 2002
Road Safety
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The recent report Review of the School Bus Safety Action Plan (AP-R207, 2002) detailed the implementation of a range of school bus safety measures by jurisdictions and also provided a methodology for refining and prioritising measures contained in…
Geometric Design for Trucks: When, Where and How?
AP-R211-02
7 Nov 2002
Road Design
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While truck tracking characteristics are a primary consideration for intersection geometry and curve widening practices, most road geometric design standards, particularly alignment design standards, are based on the performance characteristics of…
Evaluation of the Proposed Actions Emanating from Road Safety Audits
AP-R209-02
27 Sep 2002
Road Safety
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A Road Safety Audit (RSA) is a formal, independent review of new and existing road and traffic operation plans. In recent years, road authorities in Australia and New Zealand have recognised the potential of RSAs to prevent crashes or reduce their…
Review of the School Bus Safety Action Plan: Final Report
AP-R207-02
30 Aug 2002
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At the request of the Australian Transport Council, ARRB Transport Research was commissioned by Austroads in 1999 to undertake a review of school bus safety in Australia. This study reviewed current practice and research in relation to school bus…
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