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TII Publications: Standards for National Roads in Ireland TII Publications: Standards for National Roads in Ireland Albert Daly Head of Research and Standards, TII Presentation at North East Region of Engineers Ireland Edmonstown, 11 April 2019 Contents 1. Role of Transport Infrastructure Ireland in the management of the Irish road network 2. TII Publications 3. Development of standards and technical documents 4. Recent developments in TII Standards 5. Future direction STATEMENT OF STRATEGY 2018 – 2022 STATEMENT MISSION and VISION OF STRATEGY 2018 – 2022 To be leaders in the delivery and operation of transport infrastructure. To ensure that Ireland’s national To provide high quality road and light rail infrastructure is transport infrastructure and safe, sustainable and resilient, Vision Mission services, delivering a better delivering better accessibility and quality of life and mobility for people and goods. supporting economic growth To be recognised as an organisation that values its people, customers and partners. Remit relates to National Roads and Light Rail Infrastructure STATEMENT OF STRATEGY 2018 – 2022 STATEMENT OF STRATEGY 2018 – 2022 Transport Infrastructure Ireland: What we do Infrastructure & Maintenance Improvements Operations Operations Safety Tolling Winter Maintenance Motorway Service Areas Standards Strategic & Land Use Planning Environment/Archaeology Overview of responsibilities * All figures shown are provisional and subject to revisions National Roads Network Transport Infrastructure Ireland operates, maintains and improves the national primary and secondary road network in Ireland The primary and secondary road network in Ireland is some 5,306km long and is made up of motorways, dual carriageways and single lane roads. Approximately 916km is motorway network NPF and NDP: Implications of Project Ireland 2040 for TII National Planning Framework shapes future growth and development of Ireland to the year 2040, by guiding public and private investment, creating opportunities for people, and enhancing our environment An ambitious ten-year National Development Plan that underpins the National Planning Framework with €116 billion worth of investment TII Research and Standards Section Section Objectives: Establish specifications and procedures to ensure quality, safety and reliability Reflect TII policies and legislation Reflect international best practice Provide appropriate balance between safety and economy Provide consistent contract requirements Clear communications to supply chain Research to ensure our design construction and maintenance activities are fit for purpose Involvement in CEDR activities External support from TII Standards Commission (ongoing consultancy provided externally since 2001) Current Commission holders Arup Ireland TII Publications Life cycle activities: General Plan Design Build Operate Maintain Research 7 “Pillar” Activities General (GE) Planning & Evaluation (PE) Design (DN) Construction and Commissioning (CC) Operations (OP) Asset Management & Maintenance (AM) Research (RE) TII Publications Streams: Design (DN) Track Alignment and Archaeology (ARC) Lighting (LHT) Clearances (TAC) Buildings (BLD) Other Documents (OTH) Traffic (TRA) Drainage (DNG) Pavement (PAV) Trackworks (TWK) Design Management Road Equipment (REQ) Tunnels (TUN) (DNM) Urban Architecture and Environment (ENV) Rail Systems (RSY) Landscaping (UAL) Urban / Rural Interface Earthworks (ERW) Rolling Stock (RSS) (URI) Geometry (GEO) Structures (STR) Utilities (UTL) Intelligent Transport Safety (STY) Systems (ITS) Document Covers Document Covers Searching Documents Search options based on stored metadata • TII Publications number (DN-GEO-03031, CC-SPW-00500) • Historical Reference (i.e. NRA TD 9, Series 500, etc..) • Word in Document Title (Road, Link, etc…) • Activity (Design or DN etc…) • Stream (e.g. Geo or Geometry, DNG or Drainage) • Advanced search… TII Publications: Simple search Website – Search Lists Website – Document Page TII Publications – advanced search • TII Publications Standards and Technical Documents TII Specifications Retained the use of Series number Example Series 1500 - specification ==> CC-SPW-01500 CC: Construction and Commissioning SPW: Specification for Works 01500: Series 1500: Traffic Control and Communications Historical References TII Publication Numbers Series 1500 CC-SPW-01500 NG Series 1500 CC-GSW-01500 MM Series 1500 CC-RMP-01500 MMNG Series 1500 CC-GMP-01500 RCD/1500/20 CC-SCD-01520 Helpline Website – Full list of current documents Hyperlinked List of all Current Docs Website – Hyperlinked List of all Docs Link to Document Page Website – Additional download documents Downloads Section Website – Downloads Section Website – Link to Departures system Links Link to Departures website Website – Link to TII eLibrary Standards Related Material Standards – Queries General TII Publications queries: Specific queries in relation to Departures • To be sent to [email protected] from standards: • Query assessed by TII Standards Section • To be sent to [email protected] • TQ raised if technical response required • Assessed by TII Departures Team • Feedback to TII Standards as required ….. may lead to a more comprehensive review and possible standards update Development of TII Standards “…promote quality and consistency of approach in relation to the design and construction of road and bridge projects” …to achieve an appropriate balance of economy, safety, sustainability and durability on road schemes” Standards – Drivers for Change Sustainability Ongoing developments in international standards Compliance with the EU regulations Technical developments (materials, products, systems) Research - both internal and external Feedback from National Roads Projects e.g. MMARC Contracts TII Policy Development Input from industry Development of TII Standards Current work areas: Road Infrastructure Safety Management (RISM) Road geometry Route lighting Pavement specifications Road drainage design Traffic signs and lines Traffic controls and communications Pilots and trials Environmental guidelines Waste management Project Management Guidelines Project Appraisal Guidelines Development of TII Standards Key Stakeholders: Other Stakeholders All TII Divisions Universities DTTaS, DoE Industry bodies All Local Authorities . Engineers Ireland National Parks and Wildlife . Asphalt institute of Technology (AIT) Services (NPWS) . National Hauliers Association Inland Fisheries Ireland . Association of Consulting Engineers of Environmental Protection Ireland (ACEI) Agency (EPA) . Geological Association of Ireland (GSI) Road Safety Authority (RSA) Public County and City Management Association (CCMA) National Standards Association of Ireland (NSAI) Collaboration Revise standards in response to: • Experience on the ground • Departures • International practice • Stakeholders • Changing policy/legislation Engage with stakeholders Organise training • Internal/external presentations • Training for Las, industry • National Roads Conference Manage research projects TII Research Programme Use research to: Formulate policy Up-to-date standards Procedures for efficient, cost-effective management . Faster . Cheaper . Greener State-of-the-art materials and methods Professional development of staff National Road Design Standards DN-GEO-03031: Rural Road Link Design (June 2017) • References to geometric design of roads and streets in urban settings removed (DMURS) • Design requirements for Type 2 and Type 3 Dual Carriageways incorporated • Design requirements for cycle/pedestrian facilities incorporated into the road cross section added to Standard • Geometric design to enhance surface water drainage incorporated One all encompassing Rural Road Link Design Standard National Road Design Standards DN-GEO-03060: Geometric Design of Junctions (June 2017) New combined junction standard for: Priority junctions • Junction arrangements for Type 2 and Type 3 Dual Carriageways Direct accesses incorporated Roundabouts • References to junction arrangements for urban roads and streets have been removed Grade separated junctions Compact grade separated • Details of facilities for non-motorised users (NMUs) at junctions have junctions been added One all encompassing Junction Design Standard (excluding major interchanges) National Road Design Standards DN-GEO-03036: Cross Sections and Headroom (June 2017) • Design details for cycle facilities within the road cross section included • Options for provision of cycle facilities clarified • Rural Cycle Scheme standard renamed to Rural Cycleway Design (Offline) • Forgiving roadsides concept introduced at early stage design National Road Design Standards DN-GEO-03028: Location and Layout of Service Areas (April 2017) • New Type 1 (Terminal) Service Area to serve port related traffic added. • Level of facilities based on assessment of demand and subject to TII approval (parking, toilets, shower, fuel, food). • Express Roads now a road category where provision of service areas shall be considered. • TII’s policy on service areas referenced for level of provision. • Reference made to EU Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure. National Road Design Standards CC-SPW-00900: Specification for Road Works Series 900 – Road Pavements - Bituminous Materials (September 2017) Clear distinction between products and the works Testing information gathered from the works ensure: • As “laid” performance testing needed to confirm that the products supplied are consistent with the declared performance • Also to ensure
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