Austroads: Transport Research and Trends
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Managing Over-height Vehicles in Tunnels
5 november 2026 · 57 min
Over-height vehicle incidents continue to present safety, operational and asset protection risks in tunnel environments across Australia and New Zealand. Even when a vehicle is stopped before entering a tunnel, its safe removal can cause significant network disruption. Lees meer
This webinar presented findings from the Austroads research report Managing Over-height Vehicles in Tunnels. It examined how vehicles already on the road network and at risk of entering managed tunnels are addressed across the prevention, mitigation, response and recovery stages. The research draws on literature, stakeholder engagement, a review of selected Australian and New Zealand tunnels, and Australian, New Zealand and international case studies.
The session highlighted opportunities to improve early detection, driver communication, time and distance for safe diversion, system integration and coordinated incident response. It also discussed improving incident data, assessing improvements to legacy tunnels and strengthening Austroads guidance.
The webinar recording is suited to road authorities, tunnel operators, transport practitioners, ITS specialists, freight representatives and incident response professionals.
This webinar was presented by Chris Adams, Shifani Sood and Tom Betts.
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Coordinated Use of Austroads Guides to Support Safe and Efficient Road Networks
21 oktober 2026 · 57 min
Design, traffic management and road safety are critical to achieving safe, efficient and context-responsive transport. Road design, traffic management and road safety practitioners often work towards the same outcomes, but they see things differently. This webinar helps these practitioners contribute to an integrated and unified approach to transport facility planning, design, implementation and operation. Lees meer
The webinar draws on the Austroads Guides to Road Design (AGRD), Traffic Management (AGTM) and Road Safety (AGRS), and a new publication from Austroads (Coordinated Use of Austroads Guides to Support Safe and Efficient Road Networks) to demonstrate their interconnectedness. Most users are familiar with only one or two of these Guides; however, all three are mutually supportive and interdependent. The complementary disciplines should be involved from strategic planning through to operation and renewal, as illustrated by a staged framework.
The webinar covers core concepts, including Movement and Place, Level of Service, the Safe System approach, safe mobility, Context-sensitive design and design domains. An understanding of these concepts among practitioners across the three disciplines will support integrated teams in using the 3 Austroads Guides (AGRD, AGTM, AGRS) together, rather than disciplines working in isolation and passing problems from one group to another. This will improve outcomes when designing, operating, and managing the transport system for the various user types and capabilities.
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Using and Understanding the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management for Traffic Controllers & Traffic Management Impleme
20 oktober 2026 · 55 min
The Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (https://austroads.gov.au/publications/temporary-traffic-management/agttm-set) (AGTTM) provides nationally consistent guidance for the planning, design, and implementation of safe and efficient temporary traffic management across Australia and New Zealand. Lees meer
Traffic Controllers (TCs) and Traffic Management Implementers (TMIs) play a vital role in the implementation of the temporary traffic management system. They are exposed to significant risks in their work to ensure the safety of road workers and the public.
This webinar recording is aimed at TCs, TMIs and those involved in the on-site delivery of temporary traffic management, including team leaders and supervisors who oversee field implementation. The webinar was designed to improve understanding of the principles and requirements of the AGTTM and to summarise relevant recent updates and their application to TC and TMI.
Rosie Toohey and Liam Dwyer from Point8 presented the session on behalf of Austroads.
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Measuring Climate and Natural Hazard Resilience Performance of Transport Assets and Services
12 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Transport networks across Australia and New Zealand are increasingly experiencing disruption and damage from extreme weather, natural hazards and long-term climate change. While the transport sector’s preparedness for and response to these impacts is improving, organisations continue to face challenges in demonstrating the value of proactive investment in resilience. Lees meer
This webinar presented findings from a new Austroads research report showcasing:
a structured 6-step process to support transport agencies in practically measuring resilience to climate- and natural-hazards
an accompanying register that provides a set of potential metrics, designed to help users prioritise those that best suit their objectives, context and capability.
These resources were developed through a targeted literature review, industry engagement, and pilot testing with selected Austroads members.
Attendees learnt how these resources can support consistent measurement of resilience performance. The webinar also outlined their potential applications for resilience planning, performance monitoring and investment prioritisation.
This webinar was presented by Kieran Power, Shannon Regan and Aidan McGann.
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Identifying and Prioritising Climate Adaption Actions for Transport Assets
7 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Climate change is placing increasing pressure on transport infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, creating growing challenges for asset owners and network managers. This webinar introduced the findings of an Austroads report, Identifying and Prioritising Climate Adaption Actions for Transport Assets, which addresses a key challenge for Austroads members: translating climate risk and resilience objectives into prioritised adaptation initiatives to support investment decision-making. Lees meer
The session showcased the new Adaptation Action Prioritisation Methodology (AAPM), developed to help Austroads member agencies:
identify suitable and effective adaptation actions for transport assets
assess and compare adaptation options
understand trade-offs between cost, risk reduction and broader outcomes
prioritise investments and adaptation planning
increase consistency in how adaptation measures are assessed and evaluated.
Attendees also gained insights into two integrated resources developed to support implementation of the AAPM:
the Library of Adaptation Actions, which includes over 60 good practice adaptation measures for road assets
a set of parameter values to quantify the impacts related to climate hazards and adaptation measures.
Watch the recording to learn how these new tools can help integrate climate resilience into transport planning and investment decisions, build stronger business cases for adaptation, and deliver better value-for-money outcomes in a changing climate.
This webinar was presented by Lorena Garcia, Aidan McGann, and Cameron Ades.
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Webinar: Standards Australia – Bitumen and related materials for roads (2024-26)
24 september 2026 · 55 min
Bituminous binders that are used to construct roads are tested prior to use to ensure they will perform satisfactorily during a road’s lifecycle. Standards Australia Committee CH-025 ‘Bitumen and related products for roadmaking’ is responsible for the revision of 4 national specification documents and 26 test methods which are used to characterise bituminous materials used in road construction. Austroads has also published 14 test methods that are used to characterise bituminous materials. Lees meer
This webinar presents the outcomes of Austroads Project APT6256 which provided expert technical input into the revision of 3 national specification documents (AS 2008, AS 2157 and AS 1160) and 1 Austroads test method (ATM 101). The webinar includes a description of the process used to update an Australian Standard and outlines the main changes to the 4 revised documents.
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Managing Transport Management Centre Workplace Fatigue and Psychosocial Hazards
9 september 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Transport Management Centres operate at the heart of our transport networks, coordinating responses to incidents, managing disruptions and supporting the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Alongside these responsibilities come unique challenges, including shift work, high workloads, exposure to traumatic events and the need to make critical decisions under pressure. Lees meer
This webinar provided an overview of the key findings from the project, discussed practical approaches for managing fatigue and psychosocial hazards in TMC environments, and explored how agencies can better support the wellbeing, resilience and performance of their operational teams.
We encourage TMC leaders, operators, incident response personnel, workplace health and safety practitioners, HR professionals and others involved in safety-critical operations to watch this recording.
This webinar was presented by David Yee and Sarah Jones.
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Using and Understanding the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management for Road Infrastructure Managers
1 september 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
The Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM) provides nationally consistent guidance for the planning, design, and implementation of safe and efficient temporary traffic management across Australia and New Zealand. Lees meer
Road Infrastructure Managers (RIMs) play a critical role in setting standards, approving works, maintaining network performance and ensuring safe road user outcomes during construction and maintenance activities.
This webinar is designed for professionals working within or for RIMs, especially those responsible for managing TTM access to the road network for works, events, and emergencies. This webinar is suited to any RIM personnel involved in reviewing TTM documentation as part of managing road corridor access or the delivery of infrastructure, as well as persons inspecting/auditing temporary traffic management arrangements on behalf of RIM.
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Austroads Guide to Road Safety Part 7: Road Safety Management
31 augustus 2026 · 1 uur
The Austroads Guide to Road Safety Part 7: Road Safety Strategy and Management has been updated to Edition 3.0, published April 2026. Lees meer
AGRS Part 7 supports Australian and New Zealand jurisdictions to reach their national targets of zero road deaths and serious injuries by 2050 (and interim targets by 2030). The Guide outlines international best practice and research on road safety management, providing an integrated framework for coordinated strategic planning across all pillars of the Safe System.
Edition 3.0 includes minor editorial amendments throughout to align with national and international best practice. Most significantly, it introduces a new Section 2: Road Safety Management - the focus of this webinar.
Section 2 delivers targeted, actionable guidance for the people who most shape road safety outcomes at a systems level: senior government executives, senior road safety leaders, road safety delivery partners, and elected officials. It addresses the leadership, institutional, and management conditions that enable, or constrain, effective road safety performance, providing a practical resource for those responsible for driving change at the highest levels.
During this webinar, we explore the key elements of the new Section 2.
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Urban Freight Scoping Study
26 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Urban freight plays a critical role in supporting cities and regional centres across Australia and New Zealand; however, despite its importance, urban freight is not consistently defined, measured and planned for across jurisdictions. Lees meer
This webinar presents an overview of the Urban Freight Scoping Study. The purpose of the study is to provide a clear, evidence-based foundation to support future policy development and decision-making related to urban freight in Australia and New Zealand.
Participants gain an overview of the current state of the urban freight task and understand key challenges faced by industry. Drawing on findings from existing literature, stakeholder engagement with over 30 organisations, and international best practice, the session also discusses ways that governments across Australia and New Zealand can better support urban freight.
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Update to Austroads Guide to Road Design: Addressing Identified Gaps and Inconsistencies 2
24 augustus 2026 · 59 min
This webinar presents the outcomes of Austroads research into intersection sight distance, identifying key gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for harmonisation across Australian and New Zealand road design guidance. Drawing on an extensive literature review, international best practice, and stakeholder engagement with jurisdictional experts, the project examined the application of sight distance models at signalised and unsignalised intersections for all road users. The webinar will highlight key findings, including inconsistencies in current design approaches, consideration of different transport modes, and the treatment of signal failure scenarios. It will also outline recommendations for updating Austroads Guide to Road Design Part 4A to improve clarity, consistency, safety outcomes, and practitioner decision-making across the road network. Lees meer
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Update to Guide to Road Safety Part 3: Safe Speed Management
21 augustus 2026 · 59 min
This webinar provides an overview of the updated Austroads Guide to Road Safety Part 3: Safe Speed Management, with a focus on how the guidance can support safer speed limit setting in practice.Designed for road authorities, transport practitioners and others involved in speed management, the webinar will provide an overview of the Guide’s key concepts, evidence base and practical tools for applying safe speed principles across different road and street environments.Participants learn how the updated Guide supports a move from evidence to strategy, frameworks, implementation planning and delivery. Lees meer
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Update to the Austroads Guide to Road Design: Addressing Identified Gaps and Inconsistences 1
13 augustus 2026 · 59 min
This project delivered a range of important updates to the AGRD aimed at improving the clarity, consistency and contemporary relevance of road design guidance across Australia and New Zealand. It incorporated findings from the All User Groups and All Stereotypes and Safe System Median Treatments projects, while also addressing identified errors, inconsistencies and opportunities for harmonisation. Lees meer
In this session, we focus on updates to Workstream 1.3 Batter Slopes and Workstream 1.8 Consistent Speed Terminology. Attendees will gain an understanding of the key changes, the rationale behind them, and their practical implications for road design, standards development and project delivery.
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Development of a New Austroads Fatigue Cracking Performance Test for Bitumen in Sprayed Seals
10 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
This webinar presents the outcomes of Austroads Project APT1975, which conducted research to develop a new Austroads test method for evaluating the fatigue cracking performance of aged bitumen. The test method was developed for road agencies to select durable binders for constructing sprayed seal surfacings. Lees meer
The development work included an extensive literature review of international fatigue cracking tests to identify suitable dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) tests. The most promising tests identified in the literature review were then conducted on a wide range of binders that were subjected to asphalt fatigue tests. This enabled selection of a reference binder test that showed the best correlation with asphalt fatigue life results.
The DSR time-sweep test was identified as a suitable reference binder test and was used to assess the fatigue cracking performance of bitumen samples after they were aged in a laboratory pressure ageing vessel (PAV) for up to 72 hours. The bitumen samples were then subjected to other DSR tests that could be performed in a shorter time than time-sweep tests, in order to identify a simple test that could be used instead of time-sweep tests which are time-consuming and complex.
The new Austroads test involves PAV ageing a 1 mm bitumen film for 72 hours and then measuring the complex modulus (G*) of the aged bitumen sample at 15°C using a test frequency of 10 Hz.
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Using and Understanding the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management for Traffic Management Designers
5 augustus 2026 · 53 min
The Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM) provides nationally consistent guidance for the planning, design and implementation of safe and efficient temporary traffic management across Australia and New Zealand. Lees meer
Traffic Management Designers (TMDs) play a critical role in the temporary traffic management process. The planning and design phase provides the greatest opportunity to identify hazards, manage risks and develop practical, safe and efficient TTM solutions. As a result, TMDs are central to achieving effective on-road outcomes.
This webinar recording is suited to both practising and aspiring TMDs, and professionals working within or alongside the TTM industry who are looking to strengthen their understanding of the AGTTM and apply it more effectively in their day-to-day work. The webinar provided an overview of key topics relating to best-practice TTM design and summarised recent updates to the AGTTM that are specifically relevant to designers.
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Implementation of Austroads Technical Specifications
20 juli 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
The Austroads Technical Specifications provide a comprehensive framework for the construction of roads and bridges, defining key requirements for materials, treatments and infrastructure across the industry. They establish a consistent, best-practice approach to the design, specification and delivery of road and bridge works. By standardising requirements across jurisdictions, they support greater efficiency, improved quality outcomes and more streamlined procurement and delivery processes for both industry and government. Lees meer
This webinar provides an overview of the Austroads Technical Specifications, including how they are being developed in collaboration with jurisdictions and industry. It will explore the principles guiding their creation and the role they play in supporting consistent, best-practice road and bridge construction outcomes.
Presentations from agencies also outline their approaches to implementation, covering key objectives, delivery strategies and lessons learned. Speakers will share insights into their implementation processes, along with current progress and timelines for adopting the specifications within their organisations.
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Determining the Minimum Data Requirements to Progress Pedestrian Safety
16 juli 2026 · 57 min
This webinar presents the development and application of the Minimum Data Requirements for Pedestrian Safety Guideline and its supporting research. Participants will gain an overview of the challenges associated with inconsistent and incomplete pedestrian safety data, and why a nationally consistent approach is critical for monitoring outcomes and targeting investment. Lees meer
The session will explain how the research identified and prioritised pedestrian safety data sets, distinguishing between “ideal” and “minimum” requirements based on cost, effort, and contribution to safety outcomes. It will highlight the recommended minimum data framework, covering exposure and demographics, crashes and injuries, and physical environment data across strategic, tactical and site levels.
Attendees also learn practical approaches to data collection, use of proxy measures, current gaps, and emerging opportunities to improve pedestrian safety monitoring and decision-making in transport agencies.
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Charting a Path to Eliminating Road Death and Serious Injury
8 juli 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
This webinar presents the completed Austroads Charting a Path to Eliminating Road Death and Serious Injury project, including all three streams and newly released knowledge transfer resources. It introduces the Planning for Zero Framework (PfZF)—a practical, system-based approach to achieving Vision Zero by 2050—and demonstrates how it translates into actionable Zero Pathways tailored to jurisdictions. Lees meer
Participants will explore key findings, practical road safety strategy development advice, and a comprehensive suite of artefacts now available through the Knowledge Hub, including briefings, fact sheets, infographics, engagement guidance, and messaging toolkits.
The session is designed for road safety leaders and practitioners, and general road and transport professionals, seeking clear, evidence-based guidance to move from road safety ambition to implementation—combining technical planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement to deliver sustained reductions in death and serious injury.
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Updates to Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management in Edition 1.2
6 juli 2026 · 47 min
The Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM) provides nationally consistent guidance for the planning, design, and implementation of safe and efficient temporary traffic management across Australia and New Zealand. Lees meer
Recent revisions to AGTTM Parts 1–7, 9 and 10 (Edition 1.2) focus on continuing to align the Guide with contemporary temporary traffic management best practice, improving clarity, and strengthening consistency of terminology. Approximately 30 per cent of content across these Parts has been updated, while deliberately retaining the existing structure of the Guide. These updates represent an incremental and continuous improvement approach, refining guidance where while maintaining consistency for ease of integration with existing TTM documentation.
This webinar provides a practical overview of the key changes, their intent, and what they mean for those involved in the planning, approval and delivery of temporary traffic management.
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Use Cases For Fibre Optics Technology
30 juni 2026 · 1 uur
This webinar presented the outcomes of Austroads Project NEG6439, which examined how fibre optic sensing technologies can be applied to support improved road agency services and functions. Lees meer
While fibre optic networks are widely deployed across Australian and New Zealand transport agencies for communications, their use as a sensing capability remains relatively underutilised. This project explored how technologies such as distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), distributed temperature sensing (DTS) and strain fibre sensing (SFS) can be leveraged across a broad range of operational use cases.
The webinar outlines approximately 20 prioritised use cases across four key domains: traffic monitoring, anomaly detection, security and asset management. These include applications such as travel speed and volume monitoring, linear heat detection in tunnels, perimeter security, and structural health monitoring of bridges and tunnels. The session also presented an assessment of technology maturity, highlighting that several use cases are already at established to advanced levels (TRL 5–9), while others remain emerging or nascent and suited to targeted trials.
Practical guidance was provided on how these technologies can be integrated into existing transport systems, including key considerations for deployment, operations, and data management, as well as insights into market trends and capability requirements.
This webinar recording will be of interest to transport agencies, infrastructure operators, and practitioners involved in intelligent transport systems, asset management and network operations.
This webinar was presented by Irene Horvat and Henry Wu with a live Q+A moderated by David Yee.
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Investigating New Performance Testing of Unbound Granular Materials
25 juni 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Unbound granular materials play a crucial role in providing cost-effective road transport infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. Compared to the thick asphalt and concrete pavements common in urban centres, thin bituminous surfaced unbound granular pavements offer a more economical solution for sealed road networks, albeit with lower load-bearing capacity and in some cases lower performance reliability. Lees meer
The performance of unbound granular materials is primarily influenced by their shear strength, modulus, and resistance to material breakdown under construction and traffic loads. Improved performance tests are required to provide practical pavement design methods and performance-based specifications for their use in construction.
This webinar presents research to identify new performance tests recommended for future Austroads research. Performance characterisation methods were reviewed, including repeated load triaxial (RLT) testing and wheel tracker testing. In identifying potential new improved laboratory test methods, particularly in relation to rut-resistance, cognisance was taken of the shear stress reversals due to rolling wheel loads that occur in service.
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Enabling Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging
23 juni 2026 · 59 min
This webinar highlights key themes from the Enabling Accessible EV Charging guidelines, which provide guidance on improving the usability of EV charging infrastructure for people with disability. Lees meer
The session touches on selected aspects of the EV charging experience, including site layout, charging equipment, wayfinding, and payment, focusing on issues that commonly arise in real-world deployments. Drawing on research, consultation, and international best practice, the webinar will share insights into accessibility challenges and examples of good practice emerging in Australia and overseas. The webinar aims to support awareness and informed decision-making among planners, infrastructure providers, and policymakers as EV charging networks continue to expand.
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Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4K: Selection and Design of Sprayed Seals
17 juni 2026 · 59 min
This webinar presents the outcomes from a series of workshops with industry and users aimed at identifying future research needs and required changes to the Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4K: Selection and Design of Sprayed Seals. The aim of this projects was to continue refining the Austroads sprayed seal design method and its related guidance to better suit evolving traffic loads, pavement structures, and material technologies. Lees meer
The Austroads sprayed seal design method, widely used in Australia, provides guidance on materials, treatment selection, and methods for calculating binder application rates and aggregate spread rates. In New Zealand, the chipsealing design method is detailed in Chipsealing in New Zealand.
Ongoing changes in traffic loadings, pavement structures and materials have prompted updates to the Guide that have been immediately implemented into a newly published version. To ensure the design methods remain reliable and that sprayed seals can perform under increased traffic volumes, updates were based on input from seal designers, transport agencies, consultants, and contractors as part of the workshops held in Australia and New Zealand. These changes, and the future research plan generated as part of this project will be described in this webinar.
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Design Principles for Adapting Roads and Infrastructure for Emerging Mobility Technologies
9 juni 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
As automated, connected and electric vehicle technologies continue to develop, road agencies across Australia and New Zealand need to prepare infrastructure for new operating conditions. Technologies such as Automated Vehicles (AVs), Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs), Electric Vehicles (EVs), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) place new demands on both physical and digital infrastructure. Many of these demands extend beyond the scope of current design standards. Lees meer
This webinar presents the findings of Austroads Project CAV6428, which defines a set of high-level design principles to support infrastructure readiness for future mobility. The project reviewed international and local research, analysed existing Austroads and jurisdictional guidance, and engaged with Austroads member agencies to understand current challenges and priorities. The project outputs provide a structured foundation to support agencies through this transition, identifying key gaps and mapping how infrastructure capability can evolve over time.
The project identified 24 topic areas - 11 physical and 13 digital - where agencies require clearer direction to support emerging vehicle technologies. Across these topics, the report identifies 135 design principles covering areas such as managing transitions of control between automated and manual driving, ensuring readability of lane markings and signage, managing mixed traffic interactions, kerbside management for automated vehicles and EVs, ensuring reliable CAV communications, protecting data from cybersecurity threats, and supporting digital resilience.
The principles give agencies practical direction for planning and adapting infrastructure in an evolving technology environment. They support informed decision-making that reflects local context, operational needs and technology readiness. The principles are a flexible toolkit that agencies can apply selectively to suit different pro…
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Implementation of the National Driver Distraction Roadmap: Incorporating Human Factors in Transport Systems
29 mei 2026 · 56 min
Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) is the discipline that focuses on understanding and optimising interactions between humans and system components to enhance performance, safety, health and wellbeing. Human Factors Integration (HFI) is the process by which HFE knowledge, principles and methods are utilised throughout the system lifecycle to support the design of safe, usable and effective components. Lees meer
In this presentation, we outline the new Austroads Guidelined for Human Factors Integration in Road Transport (HFI-RT). The HFI-RT guideline provides road transport system stakeholders with information to support the consideration and application of HFE knowledge, principles and methods during the design, implementation and operation of road transport system components (e.g. vehicles and in-vehicle technologies, traffic control devices, signage, roads and roadsides, advertising, training and education programs, policies and procedures). During the presentation, we will provide an overview of the HFI-RT guideline and demonstrate it via a case study focused on driver distraction.
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Keeping People Safe When Walking Stream 2 – Economic Assessment of Safer Speeds
14 mei 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
This webinar provided an overview of the Austroads’ report, Keeping People Safe When Walking – Stream 2: Economic Assessment of Safer Speeds, completed as part of the Keeping People Safe When Walking program. The assessment applies a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) approach, which estimates and compares the costs and benefits for society from 12 different hypothetical speed limit reductions in a variety of (mostly urban) contexts. Emerging economic techniques were applied to value, in dollar terms, the benefits of reduced speed limits for society from reduced road trauma and improved pedestrian mobility. This was weighed against productivity-related costs from increased travel time. The assessment builds a framework and evidence to support road managers looking to assess speed limit changes. Lees meer
In this webinar, attendees heard about:
how speed limit reductions can be assessed using a cost-benefit analysis framework
why it appears there is a strong case for safer speed limits as a key pedestrian safety intervention
the key drivers of this result and areas where further evidence would add value for future policy reform assessments.
This webinar was presented by Anna Wilson. The Q+A was moderated by Phil Harbutt.
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Travel to School Guidelines
1 mei 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
This webinar introduces the Travel to School Guideline, developed to support the planning and delivery
of safe, active travel for students. Lees meerThe guideline promotes integrated, evidence-based approaches that prioritise children’s mobility, health,
and safety within transport and land-use planning.It provides a practical framework for planning both new and existing schools, drawing on best-practice principles, policy guidance, and implementation tools suitable for a range of school environments.
During the webinar, we explore key elements of the guideline, including:
* Integrated planning – coordinating land use, school siting, and transport infrastructure to reduce reliance on car travel.
* Collaboration – working across government, schools, and communities to achieve successful outcomes.
* Integrated solutions – combining infrastructure improvements with travel behaviour change initiatives.
* Community-informed planning– a model to ensure local knowledge shapes context-appropriate solutions.
* Case studies, tools, and resources to support implementation and evaluation.
The guideline is supported by two research reports covering the principles and best-practice evidence behind the guidance
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Carbon Reduction and the Use of Low-Carbon Concrete
23 april 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Concrete is the most widely used material in transport infrastructure, and one of the largest sources of embodied carbon in road and rail projects. Because these emissions are locked in at the point of construction, reducing emissions from concrete represents one of the most immediate and significant opportunities for transport agencies working toward net zero across Australia and New Zealand. Lees meer
In this webinar, presenters discussed the new national guidance from Austroads, outlining practical, evidence-based pathways to lower embodied carbon while maintaining safety, durability and long-term performance. Drawing on case studies from across both countries, the session demonstrated how lower-carbon concrete is already being delivered, often in the industry.
The webinar also explored the staged roadmap for action, opportunities within existing standards and the proposed coordinated national approach to support consistent adoption and innovation across the transport sector.
The webinar was presented by Philip Vimpani, Sachinthani Karunarathna and Miles Dacre, with the Q+A moderated by Ben van Zanten.
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Environment and Sustainability Initiatives Stocktake 2025-27: Year 1
1 april 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
The Austroads 2025 Environment and Sustainability Initiatives Stocktake examines how member agencies are developing and embedding sustainable practices across their organisations. The Stocktake included reviews of environment and sustainability strategies, policies, and practices related to transport assets, systems, and services, focusing on three key themes: overarching sustainability, biodiversity, and heritage. Lees meer
Building on the 2023 and 2024 Stocktakes, the 2025 analysis offers deeper insights into the progress member organisations are making in integrating sustainability into their operations. Data was collected through a comprehensive survey and validated through focus group sessions. Agencies also completed a maturity self-assessment to reflect on their sustainability integration journey, helping inform the development of case studies showcasing best practice across Australia and New Zealand. Maturity indicators were created for each theme to support organisations in evaluating their current position and identifying opportunities for improvement.
The Stocktake also includes an international scan, reviewing policies and strategies from global counterparts, along with a detailed assessment of the policy, regulatory, and procedural landscape in Australia and New Zealand. This provides a clearer understanding of the complex environment influencing agencies’ ability to shape and implement sustainable outcomes.
During the webinar, we share the key findings from the 2025 Stocktake, highlight major trends and challenges, and explore the initiatives member organisations are undertaking to advance sustainability across the transport sector.
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Incident Response for Low and Zero Emission Vehicles
6 maart 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
As electric vehicle (EV) uptake increases across Australia and New Zealand, there are new risks and operational impacts of EV incidents, and amended incident response practices are needed. Lees meer
This webinar presents the Austroads framework from the project NEG6523 on EV incident response.
Watch to gain the evidence, tools and coordination insights to support forward planning and implementation for EV incident response, to reduce risk and improve safety and network resilience, including:
A clear view of how EV fires differ from combustion engine vehicle fires, including thermal runaway and hazards, including off-gassing and secondary ignition.
Practical steps in a 5-stage incident response process, from planning to recovery, aligned with Austroads’ traffic incident management guidance.
Lessons from international case studies showing effective on-road responses and their local relevance.
17 practical recommendations to reduce risk and improve safety and network resilience from consistent EV incident management across jurisdictions.
This webinar is presented by Dr Eleanor Short, Emma Sutcliffe and Will Fooks.
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Designing Roads for Large Freight Vehicles
6 maart 2026 · 59 min
Road agencies on behalf of governments in Australia and New Zealand are increasingly supporting the use of Large Freight Vehicles (LFVs) to deliver the growing freight task more productively, sustainably and safely. Lees meer
The Austroads project Design for Large Freight Vehicles (NEF6394) aims to develop harmonised, best-practice road design requirements for modern and emerging LFVs for all new road and road upgrade projects along heavy vehicle routes.
This webinar discusses the first component required for this project: helping develop support for updating the guidelines and providing recommendations on where the Austroads Guidelines may need updating. It also details the potential next steps required in this process.
This webinar is presented by Sam Potts, Steve McKenna and Ryan Miller.
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Fatigue Performance Evaluation and Design of Thin Asphalt Surfaced Granular Pavement
6 maart 2026 · 57 min
A recent Austroads research project has examined opportunities to improve the design guidelines for thin asphalt–surfaced unbound granular pavements, with a focus on their susceptibility to asphalt fatigue distress. Lees meer
This webinar presents the key outcomes of the project, including insights drawn from the analysis of road network data to assess the relative performance of thin asphalt surfacing treatments. It will also discuss the methodology and findings of a shift‑factor calibration approach developed, highlighting its implications for pavement design and the prediction of thin asphalt surfacing performance.
In addition, the session introduces a practical framework for establishing project-level curvature limits to mitigate the risk of premature fatigue cracking.
Overall, the project findings provide improved guidance for material selection, design, and construction of thin asphalt-surfaced granular pavements. This webinar will be of particular interest to pavement engineers, asset managers, designers, and professionals involved in planning and delivering road rehabilitation programs.
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The Importance of Connection in Road Safety and Singing our Success from the Rooftops
4 maart 2026 · 59 min
Road safety is a team sport – a marathon, not a sprint. The greatest gains occur when many elements synthesise and successes are shared. This webinar draws on experience across more than 140 countries, working alongside partners from every road safety ‘walk of life’ – including governments, development banks, industry, mobility clubs, and NGOs – united by an ambitious goal: a world free of high-risk roads, despite a crisis that claims more than 3,000 lives each day. Lees meer
From advocacy at the United Nations, to aligning diverse stakeholders around common objectives, to collaborating with communities at the roadside in low- and middle-income countries, the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) and its partners are helping make safer journeys a reality.
In this session, Judy Williams, winner of the ACRS Women in Road Safety Award presented by Austroads at the 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference, examined how a clear vision, strategic partnerships, and active community engagement create the conditions for meaningful and lasting road safety progress, and why communicating success matters as much as delivering it. It explored how connection brings clarity and impact: bringing the right people together at the right time with leadership and evidence; building capacity to deliver strategic implementation plans; unlocking investment and partnership opportunities; and learning through evaluation.
Using practical tools such as the Elements Wheel and SWOT thinking, Judy showed how progress doesn’t require doing everything at once, but through understanding which levers to pull and when, harnessing the power of many through community-building, mentoring, and partnerships.
Finally, the webinar highlighted the importance of making success visible. By sharing outcomes through human stories, compelling narratives, data, imagery, and effective communication, we can inform, persuade, inspire, and accelerate change. Progress comes from showing up, staying connected, learni…
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Austroads’ Strategic Review of Pedestrian Planning Guidance
4 maart 2026 · 1 uur
Discover the latest findings from the Austroads Review of Pedestrian Planning Guidance. Join moderator Mary Haverland (Avandra) and presenters Tim Judd (PJA) and Prue Oswin (Sidelines Traffic) as they share practical strategies for safer, more inclusive pedestrian infrastructure. Learn about a Universal Design and the Safe System approach to ensuring a safe pedestrian environment that accommodates all ages and abilities, with real-world case studies and actionable recommendations. We’ll foreshadow updates to the Austroads Guides and provide clear steps you can apply now. You’ll see how Safe System–aligned crossing treatments and Universal Design translate into practical decisions across suburban and regional contexts. The session includes a live Q&A and links to take-away resources you can use on your next project. Lees meer
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Review of Speed Management Evidence and Guidance
11 februari 2026 · 1 uur
Speed is a significant contributor to road trauma, influencing both the likelihood of a crash, and also the severity of crash outcomes, regardless of the cause. Austroads is updating the Guide to Road Safety Part 3: Safe Speeds (AGRS Part 3) with the latest evidence and best practice in speed management. This webinar provides an overview of the new content in this interim Guide update. Lees meer
Speed management is a rapidly evolving policy area, and Austroads continues to conduct research and assess the latest approaches to the topic. Work has already commenced to identify gaps in knowledge for the next update of the Guide, expected for release in 2026. This includes the recent publication of a new report titled ‘Review of Speed Management Evidence and Guidance’ (AP-T385-25). This report presents the findings of a literature review and engagement with stakeholders to identify and address key gaps in current guidance. The findings from this review are discussed in this webinar, including how these will inform the updated structure and content of AGRS Part 3.
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Guidance on Flood Recovery, Assessment and Risk Management for Bridges
8 december 2025 · 57 min
This project involved the development of a guideline for bridge owners on managing the risk of bridge flooding, scour and resilience due to floods and an update to the Austroads Guide to Bridge Technology Part 8: Hydraulic Design of Waterway Structures (AGBT08) . Lees meer
The guideline provides a framework for managing risks to bridge infrastructure caused by floods, focusing on improving resilience, operational performance safety. It aims to equip engineers, asset managers, and decision-makers with strategies to address flood-related challenges, particularly those associated with scour and structural vulnerability. The guideline highlights proactive measures such as pre-flood inspections, prioritising critical bridges, and real-time monitoring during floods. Post-flood recovery focuses on condition assessments, load testing, and criteria for safe reopening.
AGBT08 was updated to incorporate updated design related knowledge and guidance on hydrology and hydraulics in alignment with Australian Rainfall and Runoff 2019.
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Research Climate Change and Natural Hazards Resilience Needs and Guidance Approaches
26 november 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
Extreme weather events including torrential rain, flooding, landslides, heat waves and bushfires, as well as longer term changes such as increasing temperatures and sea level rise, take a dramatic toll on our transport infrastructure and the functioning of our road infrastructure networks. Lees meer
This webinar introduced the findings of the Austroads research project ESC6516 Research Climate Change and Natural Hazards Resilience Needs and Guidance Approaches. The project considered resilience across the full transport system lifecycle – Policy, Strategy and Planning, Business Case & Investment, Design and Construction, Network Operations, Maintenance and Renewals, and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Through stakeholder consultation and a global literature review, the report sets out a series of recommendations for the strategic development of Austroads guidance to holistically improve the resilience of the land transport system to climate change and natural hazards (CCNH).
The webinar shared the projects recommendations on:
the definition of a resilient transport system
foundational gaps to achieving transport system resilience
the model and roadmap for Austroads’ guidance development to address these gaps.
Whether you’re new to CCNH resilience or working to embed it within any part of the transport system lifecycle, this webinar will help you understand how Austroads approach to guidance development will support the development of a resilient transport system.
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Update to the Guide to Pavement Technology Part 2: Pavement Structural Design
21 november 2025 · 54 min
Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology Part 2: Pavement Structural Design is the primary reference for designing new sealed road pavements in Australia and New Zealand and has recently been updated. Since its last major update in 2017, Austroads has completed several research projects. The latest edition of Part 2 incorporates new research findings and provides a general update. Lees meer
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An Evaluation of Methods for Estimating Remaining Asphalt Fatigue Life
14 november 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
This Austroads project has investigated methods for engineers to design more efficient and cost-effective road rehabilitation treatments by estimating the remaining fatigue life of existing asphalt. Lees meer
Current design practice assumes existing asphalt layers have no remaining life, even when uncracked. Lower rehabilitation costs will result if design methods are improved to utilise the remaining life of existing uncracked asphalt.
In this webinar, the presenters:
outline the outcomes of the project, including field and laboratory investigations on the Western Freeway in Victoria
discuss the methods tested to estimate the remaining fatigue life of asphalt
present the new framework for rehabilitation design to validate with future research.
This approach supports more targeted treatments, improved road performance, and long-term savings. The session is relevant for pavement engineers, asset managers, designers, and those involved in planning and delivering road rehabilitation programs.
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Update to the Guide to Pavement Technology Parts 1, 3 and 4
11 november 2025 · 45 min
The Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology provides informative guidance on different pavement types and the optimal conditions they are suited to throughout Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Guide provides in-depth analysis and technical advice on the construction, maintenance, and performance of road pavement surfaces. Lees meer
A project has been conducted to update the following Guides to achieve consistency with the various other parts of the Guide and other Austroads publications, such as Austroads Test Methods and Work Tips, that have been subject to changes in their most recent editions. These parts provide informative guidance regarding pavement technology, selection of pavement surfacing and an overview of the criteria by which pavement materials are used:
Guide to Pavement Technology Part 1: Introduction to Pavement Technology
Guide to Pavement Technology Part 3: Pavement Surfacings
Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4: Pavement Materials
This webinar described the review process and stakeholder consultations undertaken to update the Guides, and discussed the major changes that have been made to the Guides. This update process ensures the Guides are maintained as a relevant and contemporary source of knowledge, which provide quality information and guidance to all those working with pavements across Australia and New Zealand.
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Updates to the Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4B: Asphalt
6 november 2025 · 58 min
The Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4B: Asphalt provides comprehensive guidance for the selection of constituent materials, mix design, testing, manufacture and placement of commonly used asphalt mix types in Australia and New Zealand. The Guide was first published by Austroads in 2007, followed by a major revision in 2014. The most recent edition presented in this webinar captures the major advancements in asphalt technology over the past decade. Lees meer
This webinar goes through the major changes to the Guide, including any new content not previously included in Part 4B: Asphalt. It will be especially relevant to anyone involved in the asphalt industry, including designers, road managers, asphalt suppliers and contractors.
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CWANZ National Walking and Cycling Participation Survey 2025
29 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
How are Australians walking and cycling in 2025? The National Walking and Cycling Participation Survey is Australia’s most comprehensive source of data on how people move through their communities. Conducted every two years since 2011 and commissioned by Cycling and Walking Australia and New Zealand (CWANZ), the 2025 survey was delivered by Painted Dog Research and captures a nationally representative view of walking, cycling, and emerging micromobility behaviours. Lees meer
This year’s study engaged over 12,000 Australians through a dual-mode approach (online and phone) and included several methodological enhancements. It sheds light on how often people walk or cycle, for what purposes, and how this is evolving - including increased use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other rideables.
In this webinar, the Painted Dog team walks through the key findings from the 2025 survey across Australia and each state/territory.
Calvin Lim from Painted Dog Research presents the results from the research, alongside representatives from CWANZ. The session also includes a Q&A Panel discussion featuring Michelle Prior, Chair of CWANZ, Kirsty Kelly, CEO of Transport Professionals Association and Dr Ingrid Johnston, CEO of Australasian College of Road Safety.
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Managing the Unexpected: A Framework for TMC Response to ITS Outages
28 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
As transport systems grow more complex and interconnected, the ability to manage both planned and unplanned Intelligent Transport System (ITS) outages is essential to keeping people and goods moving safely. This webinar presents findings from an Austroads project focused on strengthening the resilience of Transport Management Centres (TMCs) in the face of ITS disruptions. Lees meer
The research involved consultation with transport agencies across Australia and New Zealand, and a review of local and international practices. Drawing on operational insights, shared challenges, and real-world examples, the project developed the TMC Response to ITS Outages Framework, which is a practical tool to support structured planning, response, and recovery for ITS disruptions.
This session covers:
key themes from agency consultation and operational research
real-world case studies highlighting how agencies have responded to ITS outages
the Framework and its components, from business continuity to recovery
how it supports readiness for both planned (e.g. maintenance) and unplanned (e.g. system failure, cyberattack) outages
tools including risk matrices, training approaches, and standards alignment.
This webinar is relevant for a range of road/transport agency staff, including TMC managers and operators, ITS and IT managers, along with resilience planners and those involved in responding to ITS outages.
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Bridge Assessment Guideline: Heavy Vehicles
24 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
Austroads' Bridge Assessment Guideline: Heavy Vehicles emphasises risk-informed decision-making for the asset management of road bridges and the management of heavy vehicle access. The emphasis on decision-making, rather than focussing only on the calculation of rating factors or assessment ratios, reflects the multitude of considerations faced by road agencies when making decisions concerning bridges. Lees meer
The Guideline provides assessors and road agencies with a framework to reduce conservatism in the assessment of road bridges for heavy vehicle access, particularly for bridges that do not meet the requirements of AS 5100:2017 or the NZ bridge manual. Where assessments indicate unsatisfactory performance despite in-field evidence to the contrary, the Guideline offers bridge-specific advice for explaining the plausibility check prescribed in ISO 13822:2010 consistent with fundamental engineering principles.
In line with its focus on heavy vehicles, the Guideline provides advice and techniques for managing access by these vehicles over bridges. It distinguishes between bridge assessment, which is focused on structural performance, and heavy vehicle access management as related but distinct activities.
The webinar outlined the decision making framework as well as provided an overview of the Guideline’s contents.
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2025 Winners of the Austroads Bridge Awards: Part 1
24 september 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
The Austroads Bridge Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in bridge design, management and delivery across Australia and New Zealand. Recognising innovation, technical excellence and collaboration, the Awards highlight projects that address complex engineering challenges while contributing to safer, stronger and more connected communities. Lees meer
This was the first of two webinars showcasing the 2025 Award winners. Presenters shared insights into the design, delivery and outcomes of their projects and answered audience questions.
This session covered:
Excellence in Sustainability – Victoria Bridge Refurbishment QLD, submitted by Arup, Brisbane City Council, Nick Stevens Consulting, ACCIONA and Freyssinet Australia
Excellence in Innovation – Kangaroo Point Bridge, submitted by BESIX Watpac and Brisbane City Council
Excellence in Asset Management and Maintenance – Manganuku Bridge Strengthening, submitted by Beca, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Contech, Optimech International Ltd and Eastbridge Ltd.
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Austroads Cycling and Micromobility Planning Tool
16 september 2025 · 1 uur
This practical webinar unpacks the new cycling and micromobility planning tools from Austroads' recent report ‘Improving Austroads Guidance for Cycling and Micromobility Planning’ (AP-R724-25). This session is designed for transport practitioners looking to apply best practice principles in real-world projects. Lees meer
Presenters explore the updated Cycling Level of Service (CLoS) tool, the All Ages and Abilities Facility Selection tool, and discuss practical approaches to road space reallocation, intersection design, and micromobility integration. Whether you're working in planning, design, or delivery, this webinar will help you navigate the tools and apply them confidently to uplift cycling outcomes across your network.
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Sustainability Review of Austroads Technical Specifications and Test Methods
3 september 2025 · 56 min
Governments around the world have set sustainability targets in areas such as greenhouse gas emissions , climate resilience and the circular economy. Meeting these sustainability targets will challenge Austroads member agencies and the infrastructure sector to identify and adopt new and changed approaches. Lees meer
This webinar presented the findings of the Austroads research report, Sustainability Review of Austroads Technical Specifications and Test Methods. Drawing from lessons learned from preparing the report, presenters explored the research that examined Austroads Technical Specifications to identify specific opportunities for improvement and how to addresses barriers that hinder progress.
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Austroads' Review of Movement and Place Guidance
21 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Movement and Place is a cross-cutting planning principle that that recognises streets and roads as both transport corridors and public spaces; supporting the flow of people and goods while also shaping the activity, built form and identity of places. Lees meer
This webinar introduces the findings of the Austroads research project NEG6384 Movement and Place Guidance, which provides the foundation for updated and more unified Movement and Place content across the Austroads Guide to Traffic Management and related resources.
Through extensive stakeholder consultation and a review of leading national and international frameworks, the project identified gaps in current Austroads guidance. It also revealed the varied maturity levels of implementation across transport agencies in Australia and New Zealand, highlighting a critical opportunity to strengthen consistency, collaboration and innovation.
The report sets out a series of recommendations designed to update and streamline Movement and Place guidance, focusing on:
Consistency: A shared language and core concepts across Austroads publications.
Best Practice: Identification of proven tools and frameworks already in use.
Clarity: Practical direction through case studies and real-world examples.
Whether you’re new to Movement and Place or working to embed it within policy, planning or project delivery, this webinar will help you understand how updated guidance can support more balanced, people-focused transport networks across the region.
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Driving Safety for Two: Study on Correct Seatbelt Use During Pregnancy
8 augustus 2025 · 52 min
In this webinar, Sjaan Koppel, winner of the Austroads-sponsored Women in Road Safety Award 2024, presents findings from an Australian study on the importance of correct seatbelt use during pregnancy for maternal and fetal safety in car crashes. Lees meer
Sjaan discusses practical strategies to improve public health messaging, healthcare guidance, and vehicle design, providing valuable insights for road safety stakeholders and healthcare providers.
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Updating the Standardised Bridge Barrier Design Guidelines
8 augustus 2025 · 1 uur
Inconsistency in the design of traffic barriers for bridges has been identified as a major issue in current practice throughout Australia and New Zealand. The need for standardised solutions has been recognised by road jurisdictions, consultants, and contractors. Key concerns include the determination of appropriate barrier performance levels, structural design criteria, the lack of standard barrier design details, guidance on retrofitting existing bridge barriers, bridge approach barriers and overpass bridge support protection. Lees meer
To address this, Austroads commissioned a review of the Austroads Standardised Bridge Barrier Design Report AP-R445-13 1 based on current research, guidance, and standards. The project also aimed to verify compliance of bridge barrier designs and guidelines against the relevant Australian Standards that have been recently updated, and the American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). To achieve this a comprehensive literature review was undertaken, full scale crash testing was conducted and Finite Element Modelling created and calibrated.
This webinar covered:
The project and updated Austroads Standardised Bridge Barrier Design Guideline
The crash testing including Finite Element Modelling and full-scale crash test.