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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
News
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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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
National Transport Research Organisation
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Pavement
Dr Negin Zhalehjoo and Dr James Grenfell, winners at the AustStab Awards of Excellence
News
November 10, 2021
ARRB recognised at AustStab Awards of Excellence
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Decarbonisation
Electric Vehicles
National Transport Research Organisation
Electric vehicle battery
Insight
November 10, 2021
What happens to EV batteries at end-of-life?
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Asphalt
Bitumen
Decarbonisation
Recycled crushed glass pouring into a large pile
Insight
October 27, 2021
Can recycled glass help boost skid resistance on roads?
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Autonomous Vehicles
Connected and Automated Vehicles
Driverless Vehicles
NTRO CEO Michael Caltabiano in front of an NTRO semi-autonomous electric vehicle
News
October 19, 2021
ADVI Summit 2021 goes virtual to worldwide audience
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Road Safety
Transport Safety
ARRB Transport Safety Leader David McTiernan gives evidence to the Federal Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Road Safety
News
October 7, 2021
ARRB gives evidence to Federal Government road safety inquiry
false
ARRB
Asset Management
Australian Road Research Board
Road Infrastructure
Road Surveys
Michael Caltabiano and Jeff Doyle with NTRO's new Network Survey Vehicle (NSV)
News
September 7, 2021
The changing face of infrastructure measurement
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
Transport Data
Statistics bar graph illustrating the National Interest Services (NIS)
News
September 6, 2021
Benchmarking ARRB's National Interest Services program internationally
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ARRB
Asphalt
Australian Road Research Board
Decarbonisation
Local Government
Recycled crushed glass and crushed concrete blend being tested for use in road construction
News
August 4, 2021
Recycled roads - a glass half full
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Bitumen
Decarbonisation
Local Government
Church Road, Keysborough in Melbourne which has been constructed in part using crumb rubber bitumen
News
July 16, 2021
Recycled tyres trialled in south-east Melbourne road
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
NTRO Certification
The Gibney Barrier - a device from Fulton Hogan that allows the traffic controller to stay outside the traffic lane, improving safety
News
July 7, 2021
Fulton Hogan's Gibney Barrier receives TIPES stamp of approval
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle
iPAVE
National Transport Research Organisation
ARRB Executive Director Roads, Jeff Doyle
News
July 5, 2021
Jeff Doyle joins ARRB to lead new business unit
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
NTRO
NACOE
National Transport Research Organisation
Neil Scales OBE accepts the 2021 John Shaw Medal at the Roads Australia awards in Sydney
News
June 18, 2021
Neil Scales OBE wins 2021 John Shaw Medal
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
NTRO
National Transport Research Organisation
Road Safety
Raphael Grzebieta, PhD, seated in a rolled SUV
News
May 24, 2021
Tiger Woods crash may have been deadly in Australia, says report
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Events
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
Group of people gathered around a crash scene investigation
News
May 20, 2021
CSI: The importance of crash scene investigations
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Autonomous Vehicles
Connected and Automated Vehicles
Driverless Vehicles
Driverless car interior with no hands on steering wheel
Insight
May 17, 2021
Young people reluctant to use driverless vehicles, says survey
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
NTRO
National Transport Research Organisation
Sustainability
Dr Clarissa Han, NTRO National Leader for Sustainability and Resilience
News
May 11, 2021
ARRB joins IRF Board of Directors
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Connected and Automated Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles
Driverless Vehicles
Cover of IRF Connected and Automated Mobility Manifesto
News
April 28, 2021
New Connected and Autonomous Mobility Manifesto launched
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ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
NTRO
National Transport Research Organisation
Bridges
IABMAS Bridge Conference graphic featuring ARRB's Nigel Powers
News
April 22, 2021
ARRB shares expertise at IABMAS 2020
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Road Safety
Red dirt highway in Australia with kangaroo road warning sign
News
April 11, 2021
ARRB features in Nine News report on regional road safety
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
NTRO
National Transport Research Organisation
Defence
ARRB CEO Michael Caltabiano and AOS Group's Dr Andrew Lucas with The Kelpie - an autonomous off-road ground vehicle for defence and agriculture
News
April 7, 2021
The Kelpie - an autonomous vehicle for defence and agriculture
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Heavy Vehicles
National Transport Research Organisation
NTRO
Heavy vehicle moving along highway
Insight
March 1, 2021
ARRB puts the spotlight on truck rollovers
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Connected and Automated Vehicles
Driverless Vehicles
Intelligent Transport Systems
Graphical representation of future pavement technology
Insight
February 10, 2021
Evolving Pavements
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Autonomous Vehicles
Connected and Automated Vehicles
Driverless Vehicles
Interior of a driverless car
News
February 8, 2021
Minimum physical infrastructure standard for operation of automated driving
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Autonomous Vehicles
Connected and Automated Vehicles
Driverless Vehicles
Graphical representation of a futuristic transport landscape
Insight
January 18, 2021
Future Transport and Mobility Environment
false
ARRB
Australian Road Research Board
Road Safety
ARRB's Tia Gaffney on ABC Radio graphic
News
December 7, 2020
COVID-19 and fatal crashes in regional Victoria
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