Road safety systems must be embedded in all council operations and processes, an Austroads guide says.
Category: Roads
Council trials recycled glass roads
A Sydney council hopes to collaborate in a group procurement of recycled glass to use in asphalt mix.
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.
Infrastructure, drought funds in MYEFO
The mid-year economic update has $4.2 billion in new and accelerated infrastructure spending.
NSW releases Sydney Gateway plan
The state government has moved to the next stage of planning for the proposed Sydney Gateway.
Heavy vehicle law ‘prioritises box ticking over safety’
National heavy vehicle laws are inconsistent and onerous, a Productivity Commission inquiry has heard.
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.
Tests demonstrate benefits of recycled roads
Using recycled materials in roads saves money and the environment, a report says.
Smart fleet brings down cost of construction for council
A NSW council is installing smart surveying technology in its construction fleet.
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.