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Quantifying the Benefits of High Productivity Vehicles
AP-R465-14
4 Jul 2014
Freight
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This report outlines the direct and indirect benefits of High Productivity Vehicles (HPV) in Australia. Direct benefits examined include safety, productivity, fuel and environmental savings. An attempt has also been made to estimate indirect…
Use of Auxiliary Brakes in Heavy Vehicles
AP-R456-14
25 Mar 2014
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This report reviews the use of auxiliary brakes by drivers of heavy vehicles on long and steep descents. The research was in response to a number of serious incidents involving runaway trucks on long, steep grades and continued noise complaints from…
Nationally Consistent Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Data Definition Framework
AP-R443-13
26 Jun 2013
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This report proposes a data definition framework to describe Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas (HVRAs). HVRAs are generally provided by state road agencies (SRAs), but others are provided by the private sector, local governments and the community. Having a…
Harmonisation of Pilot and Escort Vehicle Driver Requirements
AP-R439-13
18 Jun 2013
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This report presents the current situation for pilot and escort vehicle drivers in Australian jurisdictions, and proposes a nationally harmonised approach. This approach was developed in consultation with jurisdictional stakeholders through…
Heavy Vehicle Safety Data
AP-R441-13
17 Jun 2013
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This report presents recommendations for the creation of a database to support heavy vehicle road safety performance indicators. It aims to assist state road agencies, police and other stakeholders identify and collect the minimum datasets required…
Improving the Safety of Heavy Vehicles in Urban Areas: A Crash Analysis and Review of Potential Infrastructure and ITS Countermeasures
AP-R425-13
11 Mar 2013
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Heavy vehicle freight transport in Australia is expected to double by 2020, as compared to 2000 levels. In New Zealand, similar growth in heavy vehicle transport is anticipated. The greatest impact from this growth will occur around urban areas…
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