Last week, Austroads released an economic analysis for their national initiative to harmonise temporary traffic management practices. The analysis estimated that roadside worksite crashes cost $3.2 billion over a 10-year period. However, the cost is not solely economic. The study …
The Live Traffic NSW platform has marked 12 years of operation this week, and the NSW Government has confirmed plans to expand the system to cover every road across the state by 2024. Live Traffic NSW plays a critical role …
Hugely positive news from Queensland this week, as Minister for Transport and Main Roads Hon. Mark Bailey MP announces that speed camera technology will target speeding drivers in school zones and roadworks across Queensland in a world-first road safety initiative. …
Construction work has begun on Sydney’s M12 motorway, with RA members central to delivering the $2 billion project. The new motorway will provide users with direct access to the Western Sydney International Airport now under construction, and connect that facility …
RA member Ventia built on its commitment to sustainability recently when it took delivery of a second-generation model Toyota Mirai (one of only 20 in Australia) for its Western Roads Upgrade project team in Victoria. The Mirai (which means ‘future’) …
The Armadale Access Alliance (AAA) comprising RA members Laing O’Rourke, Main Roads Western Australia and BG&E has been awarded with prizes in two categories at the Master Builders-Bankwest Excellence in Construction Awards. The Armadale Road to North Lake Road Bridge …
The WA State Government has announced that automated traffic control devices will now be used on all highways, main roads and high volume, high speed local roads as part of measures aimed at protecting road workers. The measure is consistent …
Austroads has this week published a new edition of Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4: Recycled Materials. The publication presents updated information on the use of waste material in roads and provides a high-level approach to determine the suitability of …
RA has worked with Road Trauma Support Services Victoria (RTSSV) for many years now, supporting this specialist organisation’s activities including the annual Shine a Light Walk for Road Safety. This week, RTSSV has launched its new name and brand – …
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is leading a $2.9m to a trial of AI technology that will help to track and prioritise the maintenance of road infrastructure. The trial includes using sensors installed on 32 public transport buses across Greater Sydney …