Programs
To deliver outcomes, Austroads takes the program management approach, which allows us to identify, deliver and manage actions addressing Austroads strategic priorities. Each program undertakes a range of projects that will address these priorities.
Austroads utilises the expertise of its member organisations to deliver these programs. This encourages a collaborative approach and facilitates learning, development, sharing and a high level of consistency across jurisdictions.
Each program is headed by a program manager. Program managers are senior managers within Austroads member organisations who are responsible for one program for a proportion of their time in conjunction with their responsibilities within their own organisations. They develop and manage a work program of projects that align with the strategic priorities. Program managers report directly to the board.
The programs are supported by a group of representatives from member organisations to identify and develop project proposals related to the objectives of the strategic plan; oversee projects; promote the dissemination of results and provide a forum for the exchange of information between Austroads’ members and related organisations. Some groups also include representation from observers and other stakeholder organisations. They also oversee the updating of Austroads guides and provide a forum to develop consistent and improved practice.
Austroads Programs
Assets
Aims to develop and deliver a program of research that will assist road and transport agencies in their efforts to minimise the whole of life cost of road infrastructure assets.
Program Manager:
Kathy Martin
Acting Director Portfolio Investment Coordination
Department of Transport WA
Program Support:
Natalie Lockwood
Austroads Program Assistant
Main Roads Western Australia
PO Box 6202
East Perth WA 6892
Phone: +61 8 9323 4485
Fax: +61 8 9323 4547
Email:
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Guide Publications
Austroads Guide to Asset Management
- Part 1: Introduction to Asset Management
- Part 2: Community and Stakeholder Requirements
- Part 3: Asset Strategies
- Part 4: Program Development and Implementation
- Part 5: Pavement Performance
- Part 5A: Inventory
- Part 5B: Roughness
- Part 5C: Rutting
- Part 5D: Strength
- Part 5E: Cracking
- Part 5F: Skid Resistance
- Part 5G: Texture
- Part 5H: Performance Modelling
- Part 6: Bridge Performance
- Part 7: Road Related Assets Performance
- Part 8: Asset Valuation and Audit
Groups
Asset task force
Capability
Aims to provide road and transport authorities with national strategies and knowledge transfer to ensure sustainable levels of capability including skills attraction and development.
Program Manager:
Peter Mitchem
Executive Director Technical and Information Services
VicRoads
Program Support:
Julie Cooper
Austroads Program Assistant
VicRoads
3rd Floor, South Building
60 Denmark Street
Kew VIC 3101
Phone: +61 3 9854 2896
Fax: +61 3 9854 2668
Email:
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Groups
Capability task force
Freight
Assists road and transport agencies in their efforts to address the future freight task.
Program Manager:
Nial Finegan
Regional Director - Metropoliton Region
VicRoads
Program Support:
Julie Cooper
Austroads Program Assistant
VicRoads
3rd Floor, South Building
60 Denmark Street
Kew VIC 3101
Phone: +61 3 9854 2896
Fax: +61 3 9854 2668
Email:
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Groups
Freight task force
Network
Optimises utilisation of the road network.
Program Manager:Steve Brown
Executivel Director - Regional Services
VicRoads
Program Support:
Heather Bishop
Program Assistant
VicRoads
Metro South East Region
12 Lakeside Drive
Burwood East 3151 Vic
Phone: +61 3 9881 8734
Fax: +61 3 9887 7590
Email:
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Guide Publications
Austroads Guide to Traffic Management
- Part 1: Introduction to Traffic Management
- Part 2: Traffic Theory
- Part 3: Traffic Studies and Analysis
- Part 4: Network Management
- Part 5: Road Management
- Part 6: Intersections. Interchanges and Crossings
- Part 7: Traffic Management in Activity Centres
- Part 8: Local Area Traffic Management
- Part 9: Traffic Operations
- Part 10: Traffic Control and Communication Devices
- Part 11: Parking
- Part 12: Traffic Impacts of Developments
- Part 13: Road Environment Safety
Groups
Network task force
Traffic Management review panel
Australian Bicycle Council
Registration and Licensing
Assists road and transport agencies in their efforts to improve the security and integrity of vehicle registration and driver licensing systems and to promote national consistency.
Program Manager:
Julie Holmes
Director, Registration and Licensing
Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure South Australia
Program Support:
Jane Fitzgerald
Project Manager for Registration and Licensing
Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure South Australia
GPO Box 1533
Adelaide SA 5001
Phone: +61 8 8343 2542
Fax: +61 8 8343 2977
Email:
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Groups
Registration and Licensing task force
Safety
Aim of this program is to assist road and transport agencies in their efforts to improve road safety.
Austroads has recognised the importance of maintaining a minimum level of technical research capacity within Australia, across key research areas, so it can be available to meet future requirements of road agencies.
Program Manager:
David Reed
Director, Road Safety Policy
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
Program Support:
Deborah Evans
Principal Advisor (Austroads)
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
GPO Box 673
FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4001
Phone: +61 7 3253 4317
Fax: +61 7 3253 4410
Email:
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Guide Publications
Austroads Guide to Road Safety
- Part 1: Road Safety Overview
- Part 2: Road Safety Strategy and Evaluation
- Part 3: Speed Limits and Speed Management
- Part 4: Local Government and Community Road Safety
- Part 5: Road Safety for Rural and Remote Areas
- Part 6: Road Safety Audit
- Part 7: Road Network Crash Risk Assessment and Management
- Part 8: Treatment of Crash Locations
- Part 9: Roadside Hazard Management
Groups
Safety task force
Technology
The technology program has been designed is to promote best practice in technology through the development and maintenance of the Austroads Guides. In developing each guide, consideration was given to Austroads' Strategic Plan objectives including integrated transport planning and operations, improving environmental sustainability, and management of data and information.
Program Manager:
Chris Harrison
General Manager Engineering Technology
Roads and Maritime Services New South Wales
Program Support:
Tye Anthonisz
Technology Program Assistant
Roads and Maritime Services
PO Box 3035
Parramatta NSW 2124
Phone: +61 2 8837 0413
Email:
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Guide Publications
Austroads Guide to Bridge Technology
- Part 1: Introduction and Bridge Performance
- Part 2: Materials
- Part 3: Typical Superstructures, Substructures and Components
- Part 4: Design Procurement and Concept Design
- Part 5: Structural Drafting
- Part 6: Bridge Construction
- Part 7: Maintenance and Management of Existing Bridges
Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology
- Part 1: Introduction to Pavement Technology
- Part 2: Pavement Structural Design
- Part 3: Pavement Surfacings
- Part 4: Pavement Materials
- Part 4A: Granular Base and Sub Base Materials
- Part 4B: Asphalt
- Part 4C: Materials for Concrete Road Pavements
- Part 4D: Stabilised Materials
- Part 4E: Recycled Materials
- Part 4F: Bituminous Binders
- Part 4G: Geotextiles and Geogrids
- Part 4H: Test Methods
- Part 4I: Earthworks Materials
- Part 4J: Aggregate and Source Rock
- Part 4K: Seals
- Part 4L: Stabilising Binders
- Part 5: Pavement Evaluation and Treatment Design
- Part 6: Unsealed Pavements
- Part 7: Pavement Maintenance
- Part 8: Pavement Construction
- Part 9: Pavement Work Practices
- Part 10: Sub-Surface Drainage
Austroads Guide to Project Delivery
- Part 1: Overview
- Part 2: Project Delivery Planning and Control
- Part 3: Contract Management
- Part 4: Direct Management and Construction
Austroads Guide to Project Evaluation
- Part 1: Introduction to Project Evaluation
- Part 2: Project Evaluation Methodology
- Part 3: Models and Procedures
- Part 4: Project Evaluation Data
- Part 5: Impact on National and Regional Economies
- Part 6: Distributional (Equity) Effects
- Part 7: Post-completion Evaluation
- Part 8: Examples
Austroads Guide to Road Design
- Part 1: Introduction to Road Design
- Part 2: Design Considerations
- Part 3: Geometric Design
- Part 4: Intersections and Crossings - General
- Part 4A: Unsignalised and Signalised Intersections
- Part 4B: Roundabouts
- Part 4C: Interchanges
- Part 5: Drainage Design
- Part 6: Roadside Design, Safety and Barriers
- Part 6A: Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths
- Part 6B: Roadside Environment
- Part 7: Geotechnical Investigation and Design
- Part 8: Process and Documentation
Austroads Guide to Road Transport Planning
Austroads Guide to Road Tunnels
- Part 1: Introduction to Road Tunnels
- Part 2: Planning, Design and Commissioning
- Part 3: Operation and Maintenance
Groups
Bridge Technology review panel
Pavement Technology review panel
Project Delivery review panel
Road Design review panel
Evaluation and Planning review panel
Road Tunnels review panel