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Welcome to the NTRO blog, your source for the latest updates, insights, and research in the world of transport infrastructure and technology. Here, we share news about our innovative projects, industry trends, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of transportation in Australia. Stay informed with expert commentary, case studies, and behind-the-scenes looks at how NTRO is driving advancements to create safer, more sustainable, and efficient transport systems.

Welcome to the NTRO blog, your source for the latest updates, insights, and research in the world of transport infrastructure and technology. Here, we share news about our innovative projects, industry trends, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of transportation in Australia. Stay informed with expert commentary, case studies, and behind-the-scenes looks at how NTRO is driving advancements to create safer, more sustainable, and efficient transport systems.

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NTRO's Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle (iPAVE) at Melbourne Airport for a trial on heavy duty airport pavements
News
July 8, 2025
NTRO iPAVE involved in trial on heavy duty airport pavements
NTRO’s Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle (iPAVE) recently visited Melbourne Airport’s main runway as we trial the use of the iPAVE on heavy duty airport pavements.
Dr Clarissa Han of NTRO presenting for PIARC - World Road Association
News
July 7, 2025
NTRO's Clarissa Han involved in high-level workshops overseas
NTRO's National Leader, Sustainability and Materials Performance, Dr Clarissa Han, has been involved with Technical Committees and presenting for both PIARC and the International Road Federation (IRF).
NTRO's Dr Clarissa Han receives the 2025 IRF Award for Emergency and Disaster Response Management
News
July 2, 2025
NTRO, TMR, MRWA win prestigious international IRF Award
NTRO, the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) have teamed up to win a prestigious international award.
Port at Sunset
PortTALK
June 12, 2025
PortTALK Episode 4: Dr Vinolia Salesi
The PortTALK podcast is about the Australian and New Zealand ports and airports industries, and the people who helped shape it into what it is today.

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Pavement Science and NTRO logo
News
July 1, 2025
NTRO acquires Pavement Science software suite - CIRCLY, APSDS and HIPAVE
CIRCLY, APSDS and HIPAVE pavement design software are now under the custodianship of NTRO - the National Transport Research Organisation - after NTRO acquired Pavement Science on July 1, 2025.
A guide to Network Safety Plans for Australian councils and local government
News
February 6, 2025
Network Safety Plans: Paving the Way to Safer Roads with NTRO
For Councils concerned about road safety on their community's roads, Network Safety Plans are a great solution to help understand road safety risk across a road network.
ARRB's Accelerated Loading Facility at the front of the Sydney Opera House
News
October 13, 2024
The ALF: 40th Anniversary Part 1
The first of three 40th anniversary articles on the Accelerated Loading Facility, it's history, legacy, and impact on Australian roads.

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Trial of connected and automated vehicles on EastLink freeway in Melbourne
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EastLink Connected and Automated Vehicles Trial
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November 23, 2018
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Australian Road Research Board
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ARRB welcomes China's Ministry of Transport
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Australian Road Research Board
Driverless Vehicles
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3rd International Driverless Vehicle Summit in Adelaide
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Driverless technology on show at IDVS3
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Deputy PM opens National Transport Research Centre
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The Autonobus being trialled at La Trobe University in Melbourne
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August 27, 2018
Victoria's first Autonobus trial a huge success
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Traffic jam on M1 motorway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast
News
August 20, 2018
How ARRB research is helping fix the M1
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VicRoads appoints new CEO
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Dr Richard Yeo, ARRB Chief Operating Officer
News
June 17, 2018
Dr Richard Yeo named new Chief Operating Officer at ARRB
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Dr Mike Shackleton, Chief Research Officer at ARRB
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Dr Mike Shackleton named new Chief Research Officer at ARRB
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Asset Management
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Insight
March 25, 2018
23 year research journey successfully completed through monumental report
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ARRB
Asset Management
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Asset Performance
Road Infrastructure
Sealed local government road in Australia
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December 19, 2017
Monumental report nearing completion after 23 years of research
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Switched On Driving - Understanding what your new car can do for you
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Humans and the Machine - Considerations for Operation of Current Market Automated Vehicles
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Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 3
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Updated Guidance on Traffic Studies & Analysis
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New national guidelines for weighing oversize overmass vehicles
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Austroads report on Road Transport Management (RTM) Framework and Principles
Insight
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Introducing: Road Transport Management Framework and Principles
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Truck driving down highway
News
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Effective organisational approaches to the management of drugs and alcohol among truck drivers
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ARRB
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A vehicle to be used in the trial of driverless vehicles on Melbourne's EastLikn toll road
News
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Driverless vehicle trials on the Eastlink
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Australian Road Research Board checks out of Melbourne's east & unlocks infill development opportunity
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