Publications

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Freeway Design Parameters for Fully Managed Operations
Austroads Project NS1375 provides a guide that can be used by road authorities to develop their own set of detailed design guidelines. A guide of this nature is required as current freeway design guidelines are based on design principles established…
Traffic Signal Controller - Future Directions: Functional Requirements
This report includes the examination and recommendation of a five-layer framework to implement controller functions. The key benefit of this concept is the clear demarcation of functions. The proposed concept allows functions to be built logically…
Traffic Signal Controller - Future Directions: Consultations and Literature Review
Computer processing power and memory availability have significantly advanced in the last few decades. New concepts in controller architecture and new vehicle detection technologies are now also available. Project NS1377 (Traffic Signal Controllers…
Intelligent Transport Systems and Variable Message Signs for Road Safety Applications: Current Status and Future Prospects

This report reviews current developments in infrastructure-based safety-related ITS, documents their status in Australia and New Zealand, and makes recommendations for future developments in this area. A literature review is presented in which…

National Approach to Traffic Control at Work Sites
The adoption of a consistent approach to traffic control at work sites potentially has significant benefits to road users, road authorities and road contractors. A review of the legislation and traffic control at work sites documentation for each…
Impact of LATM Treatments on Speed and Safety
The aim of this project was to establish the effectiveness of key Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) treatment types in reducing traffic speeds and in reducing the risk of crashes on local roads in Australia. A review of recent literature (post-…