Innovation driven

NTRO

National Transport Research Organisation

A global leader in providing innovative transport insights, driven by over 60 years of transport research expertise, we empower safer, more resilient, and prosperous communities across Australia and New Zealand.

Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle

Meet NTRO's engineering masterpiece, the iPAVE 4

This world-first technology is part of the newest member of NTRO's infrastructure measurement fleet. iPAVE 4 - the future of pavement assessment - is now measuring your roads.
Affordable, achievable solutions

NTRO Local

NTRO Local is our offering specifically tailored to local government needs. We provide affordable, achievable solutions for your Council to have better maintained, safer, sustainable and resilient roads. Underpinned by our 60+ years’ experience and expertise in providing transportation solutions, NTRO Local offers cost-effective, sustainable, data-driven road solutions directly to local government.
Partnering to develop resilient, robust and sustainable infrastructure in the Pacific

NTRO Pacific

NTRO offers tailored infrastructure measurement and advisory services to asset owners, infrastructure operators, and governments across the Pacific Islands. Our 60 years of organisational history spans roads, aviation, maritime, and rail, and we are committed to transferring these skills to local communities.

Our mission is to lead the world in transport innovation.

We are addressing complex challenges through cutting-edge research, advanced data collection and analytics, and collaborative partnerships. From road and rail safety to asset management and infrastructure performance, NTRO combines technical excellence with a commitment to sustainability, shaping the future of transport systems at every level of government.

Innovation, influence, and capability are at the heart of everything we do, making NTRO a trusted partner and global leader to meet the challenges of our transport future together.

Roads

NTRO delivers innovative road solutions using advanced technologies like the Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle (iPAVE) to enhance safety, sustainability, and performance. From smart road designs to cost-effective asset management, we future-proof Australia’s road networks.

Rail

NTRO drives rail innovation, improving safety and efficiency across freight, passenger, and heavy-haul networks. Using smart technologies and data-driven insights, we optimise rail systems to meet the challenges of a sustainable transport future.

Ports

NTRO provides sustainable solutions for ports, enhancing resilience, scalability, and efficiency. Our expertise supports smarter port infrastructure that streamlines freight movement and strengthens global trade connections.

Airports

NTRO delivers transformative airport solutions, from advanced pavement assessments to sustainable design. We optimise airport performance for safer, efficient operations across regional and metropolitan aviation hubs.

We stand at the brink of unprecedented technological and societal change.

With AI, autonomous vehicles, machine learning, demographic change and urban expansion reshaping our world, impacting the very foundations of our businesses, our communities, and our government institutions. Incrementalism in transport is inadequate; an innovation-led revolution is needed.

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Why companies choose NTRO.

Major Road Projects Victoria
Western Roads Upgrade 2022 PCS data collection and ad-hoc advice
“Richard Wix is very knowledgeable and always reliable. ARRB worked collaboratively with us to undertake a network pavement condition survey within our required timeframes. This was supplemented with GIS presentation and associated ad-hoc technical advice. All tasks were undertaken within required timeframes and to a high level of quality.”
Northern Territory Government, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
AusRAP Road Safety Assessment - Sandover Highway
"This was a very sudden request with a strict timeline, that ARRB dealt with with professionalism. Understanding the client's requirements, ARRB delivered this project on time, with excellent line of communication."
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Smart City and Smart Parking Evaluation
"The ARRB project team showed agility and flexibility to meet the Shire's changing requirements due to unforeseen challenges during the project, with the ARRB team going beyond original requirements to deliver additional high quality outputs on top of an excellent final evaluation report."
Infrastructure Australia
Replacement Materials in Road Infrastructure
"Clarissa and the team were fantastic to work with. The value and contribution by each individual team member was clear. From the outside looking in, the roles and responsibilities of the team members were unambiguous, with each able to lean on their strengths."
Alex Fraser Asphalt
Lab Testing
"AFA have had a major project on for the past year which has required ongoing RAP viscosity testing … the testing turnaround time, reporting and especially the feedback on any sample issues such as incorrect numbering and communication has been outstanding from the ARRB laboratory, and in particular from Elizabeth Woodall."
TfNSW
Hydrogen Vehicles Study
“Thanks for being so agile to our needs! You have been so responsive and willing to engage with us and other working groups, including joint consultation. Really appreciate your flexibility in this regard.”
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)
Brisbane Valley Highway Overtaking Lanes
“ARRB were thorough with their analysis and provided a fit for purpose deliverable for TMR's needs.”
John Holland
Plastics into circular economy initiative
"Dr James Grenfell and Dr Richard Yeo have been among the most efficient, patient and knowledgeable people that we have dealt with in our industry. They make our life easy and add value to what we are trying to achieve. Their communication is second to none and gives us the confidence when putting forward value-adding solutions within our business."
Victorian Department of Transport and Planning
Pavement Data Survey Service
“It's a very pleasant experience to work with both Chris and Richard and their team. Both are quick to respond, address any issues/questions I have and are patient too. They are fair and nice to work with.”
Major Road Projects Victoria
Western Roads Upgrade 2022
“ARRB worked collaboratively with us to undertake a network pavement condition survey within our required timeframes. This was supplemented with GIS presentation and associated ad-hoc technical advice. All tasks were undertaken within required timeframes and to a high level of quality.”
TfNSW
Hydrogen Vehicles Study
“Thanks for being so agile to our needs! You have been so responsive and willing to engage with us and other working groups, including joint consultation. Really appreciate your flexibility in this regard.”