Objective
Collaborative research that positively contributes to the design, construction and maintenance of safe, sustainable transport infrastructure for local government in Western Australia.
Local Government Transport and Roads Research and Innovation Program.
About
Turning research into real-world results for local roads.
LG TRRIP is a collaborative research program that helps Western Australian local governments deliver safer, more sustainable and more cost-effective road networks.
Through targeted projects and practical guidance, we lift the specialist capability of local government across WA, backed by WALGA, Main Roads Western Australia and NTRO.
Focus Areas
Focusing on roads and pavements, sustainability, road safety, asset management, transport and structures.
Principles
Practical, Economical, Safe, Sustainable, Building Capability. We champion projects that deliver real-world benefits to local governments.
COLLABORATION
Do you have a project idea that could improve local roads across Western Australia?
LG TRRIP is built on collaboration. Whether you’re looking to contribute a project idea or simply have questions about the program, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch using the form below.
Crumb Rubber Modified Binders in asphalt applications on Local Government roads in WA
Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen (CRMB) incorporates recycled tyre rubber into bitumen, delivering enhanced performance and sustainability benefits. CRMB has been successfully used in Australian road networks and globally, offering improved durability and resistance to cracking.
Catalogue of Standard Pavement Profiles for Local Government roads in WA
This project provides a catalogue of pavement profiles for asphalt and sprayed seal applications for a range of traffic volumes and subgrade CBR values. Local Governments practitioners will be able to use these to select profiles for design and construction, check designs provided by external parties and reference when investigating road failures.
Considerations for Sealing Local Government Roads in WA
LG TRRIP developed an asset management practitioners’ guideline for unsealed roads from a whole of life cost basis. It provides local government practitioners with guidance regarding when an unsealed road (or specific section of road) should be sealed due to several factors, including increased traffic.