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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 New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. 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 Transport Safety National Leader David McTiernan presenting in Melbourne
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April 8, 2025
NTRO forums herald welcome to Road Safety Revolution
NTRO's Road Safety Revolution forums have kicked off with events in Melbourne and Sydney to discuss road safety's wider impacts and find solutions to the burgeoning crisis on our roads.
Presentation at the 2023 NTRO International Technical Conference in Melbourne
News
March 17, 2025
2025 NTRO International Technical Conference program
The 2025 NTRO International Technical Conference will be held from May 7-9, 2025, in Port Melbourne, Australia. The truly multi-modal transport conference program features a range of international speakers and large organisations.
City of Salisbury's Community Hub in Adelaide's northern suburbs
News
March 3, 2025
Data, community and innovation creating safer streets in City of Salisbury
Can data, community and innovation create safer more vibrant streets? They have in the City of Salisbury in Adelaide's northern suburbs through NTRO's Safe Journeys Action Plan for the Council.
Aerial view of outer suburban Wellington street
News
February 24, 2025
IRF, NTRO Partner to Deliver Training and Accreditation for Road Safety Auditors in Australia and NZ
NTRO-trained road safety auditors will be able to gain international accreditation under a new training partnership between International Road Federation (IRF) and the National Transport Research Organisation.

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NTRO and IRANZ logos
News
July 22, 2024
NTRO NZ Joins Independent Research Association of New Zealand
NTRO NZ joins IRANZ, enhancing collaboration and influence in NZ's research sector. Membership reinforces commitment to independent transport research.
Skyline of Wellington, New Zealand
News
July 25, 2023
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and NTRO announce new partnership
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and NTRO have announced a partnership focusing on continuing to improve how the New Zealand state highway network is managed

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Australian Road Research Board
WARRIP
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October 2, 2018
WARRIP at forefront of road innovation
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RAVRAT to help local government
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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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Victoria's first Autonobus trial a huge success
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Australian Road Research Board
Transport Research
Roads
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How ARRB research is helping fix the M1
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VicRoads appoints new CEO
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Dr Richard Yeo named new Chief Operating Officer at ARRB
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Australian Road Research Board
Transport Research
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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Australian Road Research Board
Pavement
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Asset Management
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Monumental report nearing completion after 23 years of research
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Australian Road Research Board
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Switched On Driving - Understanding what your new car can do for you
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November 27, 2017
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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November 20, 2017
Updated Guidance on Traffic Studies & Analysis
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Austroads report on weighing oversize overmass vehicles
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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
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October 2, 2017
Introducing: Road Transport Management Framework and Principles
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Effective organisational approaches to the management of drugs and alcohol among truck drivers
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Australian Road Research Board
Driverless Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles
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August 23, 2017
Driverless vehicle trials on the Eastlink
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Australian Road Research Board
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Australian Road Research Board checks out of Melbourne's east & unlocks infill development opportunity
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Australian Road Research Board - a new future
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