Considering large freight
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The broader economy, including the smaller local economies of successful places, relies on goods. Catering for the movement of large freight (including heavy vehicles and hazardous goods) to distribution centres and logistics hubs needs to be considered as part of the delivery chain. Projects need to identify freight corridors, networks and significant freight land uses and provide for these in the overall design.
Large freight travels on designated routes and is often restricted on other roads. These designated routes need to be protected, or alternatives identified if they are to be changed. Separating areas of place intensity and sensitive land uses from large freight routes is desirable. Truck lanes or restricted access roads could be considered in and around important freight and logistics precincts like ports and intermodal facilities to separate freight from general traffic and improve reliability. Large freight drivers often travel long distances and require places to stop and rest.
Key questions
- Has the project identified freight corridors, networks and significant freight land uses?
- Does the project affect a designated route? If so, are separate lanes or access roads required? Is the project on a long-distance freight route that requires a rest area?
