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.

• Record URL:
  http://www.ntc.gov.au/Media/Reports/(DB87AB90-5422-E7F9-DC64-B003284D5BD2).pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  National Transport Commission (NTC)

  Level 15, 628 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
  Melbourne, Victoria   
• 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