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01:08:36

Policy and Other Non-Infrastructure Measures to...

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/07/24

This is the final webinar in the three-part webinar series to present the outcomes of the Austroads project “Prioritising Active Transport”.Presenters Dr Elliot Fishman and Andrew Somers focus on various policies and other non-infrastructure interventions that can be used to increase levels of active travel. These interventions include measures such as speed reduction, policies to integrate public transport with walking and cycling, pricing measures for motor vehicle use and parking and shared

01:10:53

Infrastructure Interventions to Increase Active...

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/07/23

This is the second session in a three-part webinar series to present the outcomes of the Austroads project “Prioritising Active Transport”. This webinar builds on the first webinar by focusing on the types of infrastructure interventions that can be used to increase active transport mode share. Participants will gain an understanding of the effectiveness of these interventions and their suitability, depending on the geographical context (e.g. inner city, suburban, regional). The webinar is presented

01:07:35

Increasing Active Travel Mode Share

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/07/23

This webinar was part one of a three-part webinar series to present the outcomes of the Austroads project 'Prioritising Active Transport'. A wide range of Australian government agencies have a goal to increase the mode share for walking and cycling. Yet much of the data shows that active transport levels have stagnated over the last 15 years. This webinar presented data on Australian and overseas best-practice measures that can be implemented to grow the contribution of walking and cycling to

01:01:15

Gender Sensitive Urban Design Guidelines

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/07/11

Cities throughout the world are recognising many public spaces are not welcoming or inclusive, particularly for women, girls, gender diverse groups and vulnerable people.This webinar, presented by Anna Chauvel and Richmond Henty, focuses on Canberra's first Gender Sensitive Urban Design Guidelines. The guidelines will help planners, engineers, architects, landscape designers and developers create urban spaces that reflect the needs, interests, and routines of the city’s diverse community, enriching

01:00:18

How to Design Better Cities for Women and Girls

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/07/09

Safety is often the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about transport and city planning from a gender perspective, but feeling safe should be the baseline, not the benchmark when it comes to inclusive cities. From Barcelona’s Superblocks to women’s cycling rates in Copenhagen, through to building women’s autonomy into the business case, this webinar’s presenter Estelle Grech shares key insights from her Churchill Fellowship where she travelled to 14 cities around the globe to research how

01:01:56

Updating Austroads Guide to Road Safety Parts 2 and 7

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/07/03

The Austroads Guide to Road Safety Part 2: Safe Roads (AGRS Part 2) and Guide to Road Safety Part 7: Road Safety Strategy and Management (AGRS Part 7) have recently been updated. AGRS Part 2 is designed to provide all levels of government across Australia and New Zealand with information on the role infrastructure plays in the Safe System. AGRS Part 2 presents guidance on the selection and implementation of infrastructure treatments to reduce road trauma and deliver a zero-harm future. These

01:02:08

Austroads Coober Pedy Sprayed Seal Trial – 11-Year...

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/06/24

A large proportion of the road networks in Australia and New Zealand consist of flexible granular pavements protected by sprayed sealing surfacings. An Austroads sprayed seal trial site was established in Coober Pedy in South Australia during 2011 to evaluate the relative performance of seals constructed with different grades of binders from their placement through to long‑term service. The site was constructed to predominantly compare the performance of different Austroads Technical Specification

01:05:16

Local Government Readiness for Connected and...

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/06/24

This webinar is aimed at helping local governments (LGs) across Australia and New Zealand navigate the evolving landscape of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). As managers of a large portion of the road network, LGs play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport.This webinar provides an overview of an Austroads project that developed guidance to enhance LGs’ preparedness for CAV integration. The webinar explores ten critical areas essential for LGs seeking to prepare effectively,

01:02:43

Strategic Review of Road Design Guidance

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/04/23

For decades, Austroads Guide to Road Design (AGRD) has served as a critical resource for practitioners involved in road planning, design and engineering. Austroads recently completed a strategic review of road design guidance, identifying strategies to sustainably maintain the AGRD as the pre-eminent road design guide in Australia and New Zealand.Through an online survey and face-to-face interviews, the project team identified opinions and possible strategic actions from users of the AGRD,

01:02:33

Safe Active Streets: An Overview of WA's Pilot Program

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/04/09

The Department of Transport Western Australia has been working with Western Australian local governments to develop, trial and evaluate ‘safe active streets’ to encourage more people to walk, wheel and ride in their communities.The pilot program trialled and adapted common local area traffic management treatments to create 30 km/h environments with unique designs created that reflect local community needs and context. This webinar explores the origins of the program, how and why it started, it will

01:02:35

Feasibility of Using Anti-stripping Additives as an...

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/04/08

Moisture damage in asphalt (also known as stripping) can significantly reduce the durability and strength of asphalt pavements, often resulting in expensive repairs. Hydrated lime is widely used in Australia to reduce the moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixes in service; however, potentially more sustainable additives (such as liquid anti-stripping agents) are also widely used internationally to reduce the risk of moisture damage in asphalt pavements. Austroads has completed a project that

01:05:41

2023 National Walking and Cycling Participation Survey

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/04/05

The National Walking and Cycling Participation Survey is a survey of the Australian community to understand their participation in walking and cycling. The survey has been run every two years since 2011.Until 2019 the survey was managed by Austroads. In 2021, Cycling and Walking Australia and New Zealand (CWANZ) took over the coordination of the survey, adding walking to get a baseline on the level of participation for walking across Australia. In this webinar, CWANZ presented the 2023 National

01:00:35

Validation of Superpave™ Method of Asphalt Compaction...

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/04/04

Austroads has completed a project to replace the obsolete gyratory compactors used in design and quality control testing of asphalt mixes and update its Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4B: Asphalt. Austroads asphalt mix design procedure currently relies on Gyropac compaction for volumetric mix design. The discontinuation of the Gyropac compactor has resulted in a significant gap in the Austroads asphalt mix design procedure and created a need for a replacement. The Austroads Asphalt Research

52:59

Update to the Guide to Bridge Technology Part 7

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/03/28

Austroads has completed its update of Section 3: Inspection, Testing, Monitoring and Reporting of the Guide to Bridge Technology Part 7: Maintenance and Management of Existing Bridges.The project involved taking a fresh look at the inspection process to provide a flexible framework from which users of the Guide can develop and improve their own inspection processes. The project team undertook an assessment of Australian and New Zealand jurisdictions, as well as some international organisations. The

59:31

Methodology for Comparing Dangerous Goods Risk in...

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/03/26

This webinar presents the work involved in developing a standardised comparative risk assessment method for assessing life safety risk of dangerous goods being routed through the tunnel or via an alternative surface route. The project was conceived to focus on new road tunnel projects, but the methodology developed could also be used for comparative assessment of alternative surface routes. Dangerous goods are a wide variety of substances and objects that pose acute risks to people, property, and

39:57

Driving Data Potential: Exploring the Country's Road...

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/03/05

This webinar is hosted with the Digital Atlas of Australia Team and Geoscience Australia. In this session we explore how the Digital Atlas is transforming the way we access and use location data. The team discusses the National Roads dataset – a comprehensive dataset on Australia’s roads, now freely accessible to the public.The team also talks about the value and insights driven by integrating a national, reliable view of Australia's road networks with other trusted location data.

58:28

Optimising Project Delivery Performance (Accelerated...

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/03/05

Over the last decade there has been a trend by a number of governments to invest more heavily in transport infrastructure and systems, and to accelerate programs of work. This has been a response to various ‘burning platforms’ including transport congestion in our major urban areas, fast growing populations, extreme events like flooding, bushfires and earthquakes, and job creation to support economic growth. While there is an extensive range of advice on project management, there is little written

01:01:40

Guidelines for Incident Response Vehicles and...

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/03/05

This webinar presents the results of the Austroads project that developed guidelines for incident response vehicles and truck-mounted attenuators. The project was a collaboration between Austroads, iMOVE, Queensland University of Technology and Deakin University. Two sets of guidelines have been developed as part of the project. The first set provides information on models/types and design specifications of incident response vehicles. The guidance focuses on three vehicle types: tow trucks,

01:01:54

Is Zero Road Trauma Possible?

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/02/08

The United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 has set the ambitious global target to halve road traffic fatalities and injuries by 2030. Some jurisdictions have set even more ambitious targets by setting a date for achieving zero road trauma, such as by 2050.While there is a growing body of evidence around what initiatives are effective in reducing road crashes and injuries, what is missing is how to prioritise these measures and a lack of tangible planning frameworks to assist

26:29

Driver Licensing Directions

Austroads: Transport Research and Trends ·

2024/02/06

Driver licensing legislation and regulation is the responsibility of each of Australia’s 8 states and territories. However, there is a commitment by all jurisdictional regulators to harmonised practices with minimum licensing standards. Under the Austroads registration and licensing taskforce, states and territories agree periodic programs of work to improve licensing practice which recognises emerging research and trends and supports movement towards increasing road safety. To guide the development

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