Tackling congestion through technology

From changing modes of transport to live traffic data and new work patterns, there are plenty of ways we can better plan the volume of traffic on our roads.

9 March, 2020

Why roads are more than infrastructure

Road safety systems must be embedded in all council operations and processes, an Austroads guide says.

5 March, 2020

Council trials recycled glass roads

A Sydney council hopes to collaborate in a group procurement of recycled glass to use in asphalt mix.

3 February, 2020

Up to 15,000 km of council roads to be returned to state

Thousands of kilometres of council-managed rural roads will be returned to the NSW government.

30 January, 2020

Infrastructure, drought funds in MYEFO

The mid-year economic update has $4.2 billion in new and accelerated infrastructure spending.

16 December, 2019

NSW releases Sydney Gateway plan

The state government has moved to the next stage of planning for the proposed Sydney Gateway.

25 November, 2019

Heavy vehicle law ‘prioritises box ticking over safety’

National heavy vehicle laws are inconsistent and onerous, a Productivity Commission inquiry has heard.

11 November, 2019

Rubbish in roads to tackle waste crisis

Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will trial using recyclables in asphalt to improve road quality and reduce landfill.

4 November, 2019

Tests demonstrate benefits of recycled roads

Using recycled materials in roads saves money and the environment, a report says.

24 October, 2019

Smart fleet brings down cost of construction for council

A NSW council is installing smart surveying technology in its construction fleet.

11 October, 2019

NSW Transport uses AI to detect illegal phone use

Transport for NSW is using AI technology to catch motorists who text or talk on their phones.

23 September, 2019

Construction declares government ‘hero’ of recovery

Infrastructure projects are set to lead a revival for engineering and civil construction.

26 August, 2019

Sydney city to trial industrial waste in roads

Council is trialling the use of recycled industrial materials in its roads.

17 June, 2019

Smart parking technology shows spots in real-time

New cloud technology that shows vacant parking spots could take smart parking to the next level, its developers say.

6 May, 2019