Moving Freight An update on road freight network access

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1 Moving Freight An update on road freight network access Roads Australia Network Reliability Workshop Russell Hoelzl Director (Freight) 23 June

2 Our values 2

3 Queensland freight movement General freight movement Bulk freight movement 3

4 Freight task creates challenges 4 Freight estimated to grow 88% by % of freight moves by road. Strategic policy issues addressed. Productivity is a challenge. Genuine transport system issues exist. Increasing number and complexity of Last Mile issues. Need One Transport System response.

5 What are the benefits of HPV Increased economic competitiveness Productivity Improved infrastructure management Reduced environmental impact Benefits Reduced: Number of vehicles for the freight task Fuel per tonne of freight moved Effects on infrastructure road wear Improved dynamic performance Safety Better and safer equipment Added safety technologies 5

6 Productivity benefits of HPV quantified Vehicle type B-double 53% increase in payload over semi-trailer 37% increase in length over semi-trailer 55% increase in volume over semi-trailer 6

7 Productivity in terms of vehicle numbers for a given task <12.5 m 2 axle rigid <12.5 m 3 axle rigid 19 m 6 axle artic 19 m 6 axle truck & dog 45t 19 m 7 axle truck & dog 45t 55 of these 29.6 of these 16 of these 13 of these 11.5 of these = 19 m B-double 26 m B-double 35 m B-triple 11 of these = 10 of these = 7.7 of these 42.5 m AB-triple 36.5 m Type 1 Road Train 6.2 of these 8 of these = 53.5 m Type 2 Road Train 51.5 m BAB-quad 5.7 of these 5 of these 7

8 HPV safety and environment Are big trucks bad? Not according to research: Austroads AP-R Quantifying the Benefits of High Productivity Vehicles: 63% reduction in major accidents on a weighted fleet basis CO2 emissions in the order of $142m, on a carbon price basis. HPVs are also expected to operationally save 5.9million tonnes of diesel by 2030 National Truck Accident Research Centre 2015 Major Accident Investigation Report: The Australian road freight task has maintained significant growth from 150 to 209 billion tonne kilometres. Since 2002 from a NTI perspective, we can report a 30% growth in the freight task but a 35% decline in the incidence of serious crashes Single vehicle accidents attributed to 71.8% of losses 8

9 9 Improved safety Trend Billion VKT vs. Fatality Stats Involving Articulated Trucks VKT data to Fatality data from Relative VKM Travelled (VKT base = 1) Fatalities where an articulated truck was involved Year Artic Truck Related Fatalities VKT Articulated Trucks VKT Passenger Cars VKT Light Commercial VKT Motorcycles VKT Buses Source: Australian infrastructure statistics Yearbook 2014 BITRE

10 The Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme Performance Based Standards (PBS) Scheme, established 2008 Innovative regulatory scheme for innovative vehicles Focuses on what the truck can do, not what it looks like Network access is based on vehicle performance Source: NTC 16 safety standards and 4 infrastructure standards 10

11 Why have the PBS Scheme? Freight demand is increasing Freight demand in 2050 will triple that of 2006 Source: Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Meeting the 2050 Freight Challenge. Freight volumes are estimated to increase from 871mt in to mt by 2026 Source: Moving Freight, Transport and Main Roads, December 2013 B-doubles Six axle semi-trailers Freight share % Five axle semi-trailers (or less) 10,000 First B-double on Hume Highway Sydney to Melbourne

12 Matching vehicles to roads Managing road characteristics in accordance with aspects of vehicle performance that relate to access Acceleration performance Turning performance Road space requirements Road and bridge widths Overtaking provision Entry length onto main roads and highways Approach visibility Vertical (overhead) clearance Off-road truck parking Roadside infrastructure 12

13 Steerable Steerable Matching vehicles to PBS road classifications Level 1 access (L1) Vehicle performance Level 2 access (L2) Level 3 access (L3) Level 4 access (L4) Road network access 13

14 Route assessment process A particular route or set of routes is defined Road/route data is collected or collated The classification guidelines are applied The access levels are determined Lane width Shoulder width Level 1 Grade Level 2 AADT volume Level 3 Intersections Level 4 14

15 Route assessment process Applying the NTC s route classification guidelines to strategic freight routes in Australia Completed by each State Road Authority in Achieved national consistency and improved uptake of PBS vehicles 15

16 Route assessment benefits Consistency in classification across jurisdictions Identifies the weak links and allows prioritised plans Can support access and compliance monitoring 16 Source: PBS Scheme The Standards and Vehicle Assessment Rules

17 Heavy Vehicle National Law (NHVL) Introduced in February 2014 First time local councils are required by law to provide consent for access to their road network The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator coordinates access consents for freight vehicles TMR coordinates access consents for oversize and over dimensional vehicles ARRB Group developed PBS Route Assessment Tool to assist road managers to assess roads for freight vehicles 17

18 ARRB PBS Route Assessment Tool (RAT) Why PBS RAT? Increasing freight demand resulting in a push for HPV access to local roads HVNL means a change in responsibilities for local government Local government will benefit from the cost effective and structured route assessment process facilitated by the tool 18

19 PBS RAT rollout program Tool rolled-out to local governments in Victoria and New South Wales Program underway to rollout tool to local governments in Queensland in liaison with LGAQ Goal is to empower all local governments to: achieve consistency in route assessment and therefore vehicle access decision making provide a transparent, consistent and traceable workflow and recording of vehicle access decisions better identify infrastructure investment requirements to treat route constraints make life easier for, and to support local road managers 19

20 PBS RAT attributes Internet accessible, web-based tool no software installation required System supports, educates and simplifies local government heavy vehicle decision making Provides both route classification and an indication of the classification reliability 20

21 QLD freight access The road network is diverse, servicing urban, rural and remote freight generators. High productivity freight movement has specific access requirements. Queensland has arguably the most generous access arrangements. 21

22 Identifying access needs Developed Heavy Vehicle Action Plan based on industry demand. 12 Key routes identified: Coastal Freight Corridor Inland Freight Corridor Western Freight Corridor Northern Qld East-West Freight Corridor Central Qld East-West Freight Corridor Southern Qld East-West Freight Corridor North East Agricultural Routes North West Remote Freight Routes Central Qld Mining Corridor Central Qld Agriculture and Construction Connectors South East Qld North Agricultural Connectors South East Qld Freight Connector Routes 22

23 Identifying access needs Long term desired access levels for High Productivity Vehicles were identified. Performance Based Standards levels used. Defining routes and assessing them allows for route capability deficiency analysis. Achievability dependent on availability of funding and TMR prioritisation. 23

24 National connectivity Working with commonwealth and jurisdictions to define nationally significant freight routes. Focus on High Productivity Vehicle Access. Examining Road Freight Pricing to connect usage profiles to investment. 24

25 Connecting first and last mile Need One Network approach. Aligning with Local Government. Developing regional freight plans that align with state networks. Pilot project in the Downs South West region completed. Aim is to provide unbroken route access. 25

26 Addressing emerging issues Establishment of the Heavy Vehicle Steering Committee. Issues are classified by: Stakeholder Issue type TMR Lead Status. Focus on addressing: Infrastructure pinch points Right of access Permit and operations Heavy Vehicle Strategy and Policy. 26

27 Addressing policy issues Working with NHVR. Address underlying policy gaps. Develop new/updated policy where required. Instigate stakeholder consultation. Coordinate consistent response. Close the loop. 27

28 Transport trends vehicle automation Today (3-5 years): Growth of big data, Smarter vehicles Recent 2015 reports 28

29 Potential safety benefits - Australia Technology Lives saved/yr $ mil/yr Autonomous Emergency Braking System Lane Departure Warning System 67 $ m 16 $45 M Electronic Stability Control 11 $31 M Fatigue Warning System 10 $28 M Total 104 $ M Potential Safety Benefits of Emerging Crash Avoidance Technologies in Australasian Heavy Vehicles, Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) Report No. 324, September 2014, commissioned by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) TfNSW press release 20 April

30 Connected / Autonomous / Driverless 30 Source: Dr Charles Karl ARRB Group

31 First applications of automated vehicle technologies Parking Stop-start driving in traffic Highway driving Truck platooning Driverless in designated precincts - shuttles 31 Source: Dr Charles Karl ARRB Group

32 Some challenges for the future of AV Unique infrastructure demands and readiness strategy Standards and regulations for Autonomous Vehicle technologies Future implications for standards and regulations for Autonomous Vehicle technologies Standards and regulations to facilitate humanmachine interaction Autonomous Vehicle technologies, liability of drivers, and insurance Liability of manufacturers and maintainers 32

33 Future state 33 Program approach to Heavy Vehicle Access National, State, Local. Deliver for freight needs. Normalise investment in heavy vehicles: Identify freight projects. Part of TMR Business: Integrate with national, state and local investment programs. Benefit all road users: Better roads and bridges. Fewer trucks for the same freight task. Improved safety.

34 Thank you Russell Hoelzl Director (Road Freight) 34