A national framework for modular B-triple operations
In accordance with the 2006 Council Of Australian Governments (COAG) National Transport Reform Agenda, the framework proposed here is for a single national approach to B-triple operations that includes a B-triple road network and prescriptive modular B-triple vehicle specifications and operating conditions. The Commission anticipates that the framework will replace the inconsistent state-by-state approaches currently adopted for B-triples, which largely discourage the use of B-triples for interstate operation. The approach is based on B-triple operation under a Class 2 notice, which is reflective of current B-double and road train operation. This report presents a productivity analysis, a safety analysis and an infrastructure impact analysis (pavements and bridges). It also presents a cost-benefit analysis that includes the monetised safety and environmental benefits of national B-triple operation.
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National Transport Commission (NTC)
Level 15, 628 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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Authors:
- Di Cristoforo, R
- Bereni, M
- Publication Date: 2012-4
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: 64p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Freight transportation; Heavy duty vehicles; Heavy vehicles; Interstate transportation; Permits; Standardization; Traffic regulations; Trucks by number of axles; Types of roads by network
- Uncontrolled Terms: Articulated vehicles; Road networks
- Geographic Terms: Australia
- ATRI Terms: Articulated vehicle; Axle configuration; Freight transport; Heavy vehicle; Interstate; Permit; Road network
- ITRD Terms: 1236: Lorry
- Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Law; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01374130
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: ARRB
- ISBN: 9781921604256
- Files: ITRD, ATRI
- Created Date: Jun 27 2012 9:57AM