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Oversize and Overmass transports in Victoria is significantly more streamlined and predictable with the publication of platform trailer networks up to 176-tonne Gross Combination Mass. With an unprecedented level of road, rail and energy projects planned and underway in Victoria, in late 2018 Advantia was engaged by VicRoads (now Department of Transport) to develop a… Read more »
In early 2020, Advantia was engaged by Transport for New South Wales to examine the current requirements around deck heights in the Multi-State Class 1 Load Carrying Vehicle Dimension Exemption Notice. At the time, the notice included a NSW-specific clause that when loads exceeded 4.6 metres, a maximum deck height of 1.0 was required. In… Read more »
Advantia recently completed PBS Masterclass courses in Melbourne and Brisbane. The one-day course was packed with content and lively discussion with the attendees. We had three presenters in total: Daniel Nolan and Saizo Takeuchi, two of Advantia’s PBS assessors, covered off the overview of the scheme and technical aspects of PBS. Victor Trumper, Advantia’s General… Read more »
Three-axle buses have recently been approved for operation at increased axle mass limits following a decision made in November 2018 by Transport Ministers. The announcement came following the National Transport Commission’s (NTC) three-axle bus mass limits review, which included research completed by Advantia into the pavement wear effects. The decision will allow the gross limits… Read more »
Advantia proudly delivered this important research for Austroads, which includes a comprehensive discussion of the main impediments to road access, numerous case studies, and a series of recommendations. It is a unique challenge for road managers to approve road access for High Productivity Freight Vehicles. Typically a product of the Performance Based Standards Scheme, the… Read more »
Dairy Australia, the national body representing Australia’s dairy industry and farmers, commissioned Advantia to identify and prioritise road transport infrastructure needs to increase productivity growth for the sector, with a focus on getting the most out of high-productivity PBS heavy vehicles. Project summary by Rob Di Cristoforo. In order to determine these needs, Advantia subcontracted… Read more »
Throughout 2015, Advantia assisted road authorities to manage the safety and infrastructure risks posed by the operation of agricultural vehicles on public roads. These studies and Advantia’s wealth of heavy vehicle expertise led to the award of Austroads research project FS2033: Future Challenges of Changing Agricultural Equipment. Project summary by Adam Ritzinger. The agricultural equipment… Read more »
‘Bike & Ride’ is an innovative way of combining cycling with bus travel. It is being trialled in several jurisdictions. Buses are fitted with specially-designed, front-mounted bus bicycle racks, allowing two bicycles to be carried. These racks may increase the road space requirements of buses when manoeuvring at low speed, so BusVIC engaged Advantia to… Read more »
The local agricultural fleet is constantly evolving, driven by economic forces and developments in technology. The mass, dimensions, and capacities of equipment gradually increase over time, and road owners must ensure that their policies remain relevant. Throughout 2015, VicRoads engaged Advantia to undertake research and provide technical advice on their agricultural vehicle policies. Project summary… Read more »
Assessing overtaking provision is an important aspect in understanding the suitability of existing roads to accommodate high-productivity heavy vehicle combinations. Project summary by Adam Ritzinger. Current methods of evaluating overtaking provision are based on old empirical data, which combined with the complexity of the assessment method itself often results in sub-standard outcomes. Advantia investigated possible… Read more »
