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Developing Braking Standards for Heavy Vehicles to Brake Effectively and Safely on Steep Declines
AP-R539-17
10 Mar 2017
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This report proposes a new rule for inclusion in the Performance Based Standards scheme, adding a requirement for applicant vehicles to meet a minimum level of auxiliary braking performance. The purpose of the new rule is to ensure that PBS vehicles…
Expansion of the Performance Based Standards Route Assessment Tool (PBS RAT)
AP-R503-16
6 Jan 2016
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This report summarises the outcomes of an Austroads project which investigated expansion options and priorities for the Performance Based Standards Route Assessment Tool (PBS RAT). The PBS RAT is an online tool designed to help local government road…
PBS Level 3 and 4 Standards Review
AP-R483-15
30 Mar 2015
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This report details a review undertaken to identify potential issues that are limiting the uptake of the PBS (Performance Based Standards) Level 3 and 4 vehicles and provide recommendations for improving the standards to increase the use of safer…
Review of Axle Spacing Mass Schedules and Future Framework for Assessment of Heavy Vehicle Access Applications
AP-R466-14
10 Sep 2014
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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.
Performance Based Standards Level 1 Length Limit Review
AP-R411-12
12 Sep 2012
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This report outlines the application of a methodology developed for assessing the impact of a potential length increase for PBS Level 1 vehicles, based on the assessment criteria identified and discussed in workshops conducted in 2011. Fifty-five…
Pavement Wear Assessment Method for PBS Vehicles
AP-R372-11
24 Mar 2011
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The National Transport Commission (NTC) and Austroads are developing Performance Based Standards (PBS) which will augment prescriptive regulations for heavy vehicle mass, dimensions and configuration.
Capturing the Benefits of Performance Based Standards
AP-R231-03
21 Jul 2003
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This study has examined consequences of the introduction of performance based standards as a means of maintaining road safety and protecting road infrastructure, while offering opportunities to increase productivity and flexibility, in both vehicle…
Intelligent Access Program: Feasibility Project
AP-R223-03
1 Jun 2003
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Vehicle telematics enables the provision of services to transport operators that can monitor the compliance of vehicles with respect to access conditions set by jurisdictions. Austroads initiated a feasibility project to investigate this capability.…
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