Volvo Trucks has launched a new service which enables the activation of automatic speed limitation in predefined geographical areas. The main objective is increased safety. Safer truck traffic in busy city areas, less damage within the truck depot and less stress for drivers who will know they will not accidentally exceed the speed limit. These [...]
Transport Certification Australia (TCA), a business unit of Austroads, is making steady progress to enhance the Telematics Analytics Program (TAP) to support the National Telematics Framework (NTF). These improvements – which will reduce data latency, strengthen validation, and support future needs – will go live on 1 July 2025. TAP processes de-identified data from [...]
A University of Queensland study has examined the behaviour of e-scooter riders in Brisbane before and after the introduction of tighter regulations. A team led by Dr Richard Buning from the UQ Business School’s Micromobility Research Cluster was commissioned by the Queensland Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to look at speed, helmet [...]
CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors and UGL, as part of the ActivUs Alliance, have been awarded the design and pre-construction contract for the main works package on the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. CPB Contractors and UGL alongside ACCIONA, SMEC and WSP will work in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and [...]
When seawater penetrates concrete in road tunnels, a biofilm is formed that breaks down the concrete. This can lead to high costs and the risk of damage if stone and concrete drop from the tunnel roof. In a new study, led by a team of researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, research [...]
The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) is calling on the Australian Government to urgently implement measures to address persistently high road trauma rates nationwide. In 2024, 1,300 people were killed on Australian roads - the highest number since 2012 - and thousands of people seriously injured. A bold and evidence-based approach must be implemented [...]
The arched roads on both sides of Oxford Street at Taylor Square are now painted with pride, right in time for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The City of Sydney has completed work on a new colourful Progress Pride flag and raised intersection at Taylor Square where Forbes and Bourke streets meet outside [...]
The ITF 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks will take place from 21 to 23 May in Leipzig, Germany, under the Presidency of Chile, with Azerbaijan and Czechia as first and second Vice Presidents, respectively. The ITF Summit is the world’s largest gathering of transport ministers and the premier global transport policy [...]
The rise of AI is transforming the engineering profession. Advancements in generative AI (GenAI) now enables creative design, idea generation, and optimization. Engineers are using these systems to develop and test solutions faster than ever. As this landscape evolves, engineers must gain the skills and awareness to harness AI’s benefits while managing its risks. To [...]
As we step into 2025, the engineering profession is poised for transformation. Renowned futurist Bernard Marr’s trend forecast highlights global changes and points to the critical role engineers will play in shaping the future. From advanced digital tools to decarbonisation initiatives, these trends are set to redefine how engineers work, think, and innovate: The digital [...]
