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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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NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance opens the 4th International Driverless Vehicle Summit
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October 28, 2019
IDVS4 held in Sydney Olympic Park
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October 18, 2019
Roads that cars can read - are we CAV ready?
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ARRB gets grant from Sustainability Victoria
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October 2, 2019
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September 30, 2019
ARRB opens brand new office in Sydney
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NSW Dangerous Goods Movement Study
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10 years since ARRB was involved in helping Samoa switch its driving side of the road from right to left
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10 years since the Samoan road switch
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August 20, 2019
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Australia's Driver Frustration Index
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Merging binder grades offers benefits: report
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June 28, 2019
Another green light for WARRIP
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June 27, 2019
Driver distraction more serious than you think
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ARRB CEO Michael Caltabiano with Prime Minister Scott Morrison
News
April 4, 2019
ARRB granted $2.6m of 2019 Budget
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Research Institute of Highway (RIOH) delegation visiting Melbourne
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March 29, 2019
RIOH China agrees to work with ARRB
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March 28, 2019
Award recognition for National Transport Research Centre
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ARRB team working on MRPV project
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March 27, 2019
Major Road Projects Victoria works with ARRB on safety
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March 27, 2019
ARRB to help strengthen India's bridge inspection
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Laying EME2, a high modulus asphalt, on a road in Australia
Case Study
March 13, 2019
EME2 Asphalt technology transfer
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News
February 28, 2019
Robyn Seymour appointed new VicRoads CEO
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Transport Agencies
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Media conference at launch of traffic light technology trial to improve tram and traffic flow in Melbourne
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February 25, 2019
ARRB, VicRoads and Victorian Government team up on tram trial
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Media gains insight into road design
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