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A Proposed Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Needs and Prioritisation Methodology
  • Publication no: AP-R417-12
  • ISBN: 978-1-921991-50-9
  • Published: 17 October 2012

This report presents a proposed methodology to guide the development of new rest areas and upgrading of existing rest areas. It aims to assist road authorities identify needs for rest areas for heavy vehicles focusing on capacity and spacing requirements. Prioritisation of establishment and/or upgrading of rest areas is based on maximising safety outcomes (in terms of fatigue management) while managing available funding and resources.

This report has been superseded by Guidelines for the Provision of Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Facilities published in January 2019.

  • 1. INTRODUCTION
    • 1.1. Background
    • 1.2. Project Aim
    • 1.3. Project Approach
    • 1.4. Use of this Methodology
    • 1.5. Types of Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas
  • 2. PROPOSED METHODOLOGY TO GUIDE THE CAPACITY, PLACEMENT AND PRIORITISATION OF HEAVY VEHICLE REST AREAS
    • 2.1. Select Freight Routes
    • 2.2. Collect Data
    • 2.3. Evaluate Capacity Requirements
    • 2.4. Determine Preferred Spacing
      • 2.4.1. NTC Recommended Rest Area Spacing
      • 2.4.2. Rest Area Spacing for Fatigue Regulations
    • 2.5. Identify Needs for Expansions or New Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas
    • 2.6. Consider Placement and Design Issues
      • 2.6.1. Placement Considerations
      • 2.6.2. Design Considerations
    • 2.7. Prioritise
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