NTC seeks feedback on IAP

The National Transport Commission is asking for feedback following the release of its draft review of the Intelligent Access Program

The National Transport Commission has released a draft review of the Intelligent Access Program, and is seeking public feedback on the paper during a period of public consultation that ends on Friday, July 25.

The Intelligent Access Program has been rolled out in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria, and uses satellite technology to monitor heavy vehicles to ensure they're travelling on approved routes. In return, operators and drivers are given access to a wider choice of potential routes.

The CEO of the NTC, Paul Retter, says the on-going refinement of the IAP will be crucial to its long-term success.

"It is important to regularly review the operation of programs like the IAP to fine-tune it for the future," he said.

"This draft review finds that there are productivity benefits available to the transport industry by using IAP. Many transport operators are tapping into these benefits, with more than 2600 vehicles using IAP on Australian roads so far."

The review makes five draft recommendations for further refinements to the IAP, namely: the greater reporting of IAP usage statistics; releasing a version of the IAP specification to the public; publishing information pertaining to the data operators can obtain from service providers; and a review of the re-certification process.

Feedback on the draft review is being sought until the close of business on Friday, July 25. Click here to view the paper for yourself or visit www.ntc.gov.au for more information.

NTC seeks feedback on IAP

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