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Evaluation of an HVO renewable diesel trial pilot

To evaluate the trial of the use of HVO100 in the construction of the Byford Rail Extension (Metronet) to provide a third-party review of the suitability of HVO as a fuel source to achieve low carbon outcomes in the construction stages of the asset lifecycle and create increased confidence in the market to use the renewable diesel:

• Review the international experience in the use of HVO and other biofuels
• Analyse environmental benefits and economic viability of biofuels
• Establish an evaluation framework to measure the trial outcomes
• Collect on-site telematics data to understand the benefits and provide confidence in the fuel

Sustainable last kilometre food and beverage delivery in Perth

Current planning frameworks and guidelines for Perth/Peel focus on freight movement between ports, primary industries and industrial areas, inadequately addressing last kilometre freight. The nature of last kilometre freight and the character of Perth/Peel is changing planning design guidance for last kilometre freight.

This project undertakes a robust and systematic approach to define the last kilometre freight challenges and opportunities in Perth/Peel, specifically focusing on the food and beverage (F&B) sector.

Last kilometre freight opportunities can offer more sustainable forms of freight than what is currently available. The challenges need to be well-defined to identify the most appropriate opportunity. It is also crucial to consider practical issues (e.g. parking issues), potential demand (e.g. locations and safety) and other wider street and land use issues (e.g. implications to land use, street environment and other street users).

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Roundabout safety review using drone video analytics

This project leverages drone video analytics data collected at over 50 roundabouts in Perth to conduct comprehensive safety analyses. Building on existing footage from the previous iMOVE project, the research will focus on analysing vehicle trajectories, speeds, and interactions with vulnerable road users.

It also aims to improve vehicle detection algorithms, implement safety surrogate measures, and develop evidence-based assessment tools for roundabout safety. By examining real-world driver behaviours and reactions to geometric design features, this work will help create more effective, proactive safety measures rather than relying solely on accident data.

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