Author: P. F. SweatmanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780642544506
Category : Freight and freightage
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
The limitations of traditional approaches to the regulation of heavy vehicles on the basis of length, height, width and axle mass are increasingly apparent; constraints on innovation in vehicle design, and risks to road safety, efficient traffic operations and infrastructure. The current incremental approach or "creep" is also a significant concern for the transport industry, as are the limitations to innovation and productivity of an overly prescriptive approach to regulation. As the first step in the establishment of performance standards, Roaduser International Pty Ltd and ARRB Transport Research Ltd were commissioned by the National Road Transport Commission (NRTC) and Austroads to investigate and document the field of performance standards which are considered relevant for heavy vehicles. The performance measures described represent a comprehensive list relating to the key outcomes of safety performance, traffic impacts, geometric effects, access and infrastructure effects. productivity and amenity measures are also identified. The report identifies, defines and explores a core group of performance measures for practical use in PBS and also considers the extent to which these measures are influenced by road and traffic conditions. Consideration is also given to the practical implications of the core performance measures for use in regulations and consequent issues for compliance and enforcement.
