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Nationally Consistent Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Data Definition Framework
  • Publication no: AP-R443-13
  • ISBN: 978-1-925037-11-1
  • Published: 26 June 2013

This report proposes a data definition framework to describe Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas (HVRAs). HVRAs are generally provided by state road agencies (SRAs), but others are provided by the private sector, local governments and the community. Having a consistent data definition framework for HVRA characteristics will allow, over time, for SRAs to provide information that can be used to help drivers and road transport companies meet fatigue management regulations.

The HVRA data definition framework has been developed within the context of all rest areas and other SRA roadside facilities. The framework is intended to be used by third parties to develop Intelligent Transport System (ITS) software for trucking companies or by drivers using mobile applications. A common data definition for HVRAs may lead to greater consistency in navigation system design and truck journey planning systems. It is intended to allow development by third parties of selected real-time HVRA performance and feedback systems. In turn it will provide a potential means of feedback.

The use of HVRA data by trucking companies will allow jurisdictions to more effectively inform industry of the HVRA network that is available to drivers, leading to improved fatigue management. When this occurs, full value will be gained from government investment in HVRAs.

  • 1. HVRA Attributes
    • 1.1. Long Distance Truck Travel and Fatigue
    • 1.2. Planning Long Distance Heavy Vehicle Journeys
    • 1.3. Outline of Heavy Vehicle Usage
    • 1.4. Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Descriptions
      • 1.4.1. Commercial Sites
      • 1.4.2. Company Depots
      • 1.4.3. State Road Agency Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Attributes
  • 2. Heavy vehicle and other rest area Types
    • 2.1. Light Vehicle Facilities
    • 2.2. School Bus Bays and Coach Facilities
    • 2.3. NTC Guidelines for Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas
    • 2.4. Dual or Joint Light and Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas
    • 2.5. Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas
      • 2.5.1. HVRAs Servicing High Volume Freight Roads
      • 2.5.2. Remote Area Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas
      • 2.5.3. RAV and OSOM HVRA Facilities
      • 2.5.4. Other HVRA facilities
  • 3. State Road Authority HVRA Information
    • 3.1. SRA Information and Disclaimers
    • 3.2. HVRA Information supplied by State Road Agencies
      • 3.2.1. National Transport Commission
      • 3.2.2. South Australia
      • 3.2.3. Western Australia
      • 3.2.4. New South Wales
      • 3.2.5. Victoria
      • 3.2.6. Queensland
      • 3.2.7. Tasmania
      • 3.2.8. Discussion
    • 3.3. Integration with SRA Asset Management Systems
    • 3.4. Updating HVRA information
    • 3.5. HVRA Information, Portable Navigation Devices and other sites
  • 4. Heavy Vehicle Operator Perspectives
    • 4.1. Entities Consulted
    • 4.2. Operator Responses
  • 5. Data Definition Elements
    • 5.1. Context and Principles for the Data Definition Framework
    • 5.2. HVRA Data Definition Elements
    • 5.3. HVRA Data Framework and Descriptors
      • 5.3.1. Creative Commons Legal Framework
      • 5.3.2. NTC Guideline Alignment
      • 5.3.3. Local Government Roads
      • 5.3.4. Local Government Roads and Rest Areas, and Other Rest Areas
      • 5.3.5. Rest Area Type
      • 5.3.6. Rest Area Vehicle Type Descriptor
    • 5.4. Data Development Comments
      • 5.4.1. Location of Facility
      • 5.4.2. Business Rule Development
      • 5.4.3. Seal Status
      • 5.4.4. Turnback Status
      • 5.4.5. Tables and Chairs/Seats
      • 5.4.6. Litter Bins
      • 5.4.7. Toilets
      • 5.4.8. Disability access
      • 5.4.9. Emergency phones
      • 5.4.10. Comment and Feedback
      • 5.4.11. Next Rest Area Information
      • 5.4.12. Town and Community Data
    • 5.5. OSOM HVRA Management
  • 6. Data Definition Output Tables
    • 6.1. Unique Site Identifier
    • 6.2. Navigation Devices
    • 6.3. Other file types and availability
  • References
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