Publications

The National Walking and Cycling Participation Survey is a survey of the Australian community to understand their participation in walking 

The asphalt industry is rapidly evolving, and it is widely accepted that prescriptive specifications are not necessarily well suited to take full advantage of the benefits that new and innovative technologies can provide. There is therefore a desire…

This report documents the delivery of the first component of a new Austroads performance-related asphalt specification framework. This included the development of several new test methods and updating a number of existing test methods for use in…

This webinar, the second in a four-part series, provides an overview of a project, to update the Guide to Road Design (AGRD) Part 4 series. This session explains how to implement the changes in the AGRD parts 4 and 4A, including pedestrian and…

This webinar is beneficial to consultants who may be interested in tendering for Austroads projects. The session covers new Austroads projects lined up for the 2023-24 financial year, Austroads process around research data collection and what is…

Decisions on how transport agencies provide for people walking to safely cross the roads has been greatly influenced by historical research, that has in the past failed to examine the infrastructure design and lacked behavioural data. This webinar,…

This user guide describes the operation and outputs of the Australasian Pedestrian Crossing Facility Selection Web Tool This guide describes the user interface of the tool, including: how to access the tool the types of facilities that can and…

The Westgate footbridge provides a new pedestrian and cyclist connection across four carriageways of State Highway 16 near the Westgate Shopping Centre in Auckland, NZ. The bridge is 3 m wide and consists of three separate structures

AS 5100, the Australian Bridge Design Code, is currently under review. AS 5100.2, Design Loads, sets out the minimum design loads, forces and load effect for road, railway, pedestrian and bicycle bridges and other associated structures.The review of…

This elegant structure, opened in early 2014, is a key element of the revitalisation of Adelaide's Riverbank Precinct. The area is one of Adelaide's iconic public spaces, offering panoramic views across the River Torrens, Parklands and Adelaide Oval.…