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Point8 Pty Ltd

Locality: Greenslopes, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3040 9998

Address: 433 Logan Road 4120 Greenslopes, QLD, Australia

Website: http://point8.com.au

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24.01.2022 This month, Austroads released an issues paper examining the contribution of both Australia and New Zealand’s road transport sector to their total greenhouse gas emissions. The paper outlines the need for the decarbonisation of the industry to work toward the 2050 net zero emissions target set across jurisdictions in both nations. Without action, meeting this target will be unattainable, as the road sector accounts for approximately 14% of Australian greenhouse gas emissions.... The transition to electric vehicles is at the forefront of the papers discussions as to how best to work towards this goal. Such initiatives will not only assist in reducing emissions, but are likely to bring about additional health benefits, create more active travel modes, and generate broader economic benefits for the community. For further details you can access the full issues paper via the link below. https://austroads.com.au//decarbonising-australian-and-new

23.01.2022 Tomorrow is ANZAC Day. While there won’t be any parades and marches this year, we’d like to acknowledge the brave men and women who fought for, and continue to serve the country by helping in the fight against challenges like bushfires and pandemics. Lest We Forget.

21.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted Australia’s ongoing reliance on road-based freight. One-third of Australia’s freight tonne-kilometres are carried by trucks - however for retail, grocery and dry goods this proportion is much higher. Freight companies are working overtime to meet the demand at supermarkets and retailers as shoppers flock to stock their pantries. Shortages are due to the systems inability to distribute goods fast enough, not a shortage in supply. Delivery ...curfews around the nation are being relaxed, but the freight-goods workforce is being tested by the sheer volume and distance over which goods must be transported. In the long term, new technology such as autonomous trucking and drone-based (direct from warehouse) delivery will improve the freight capacity and scalability within Australia. In the mean-time, we suggest people just buy less toilet paper!

20.01.2022 The City of Melbourne has announced a plan for hundreds of on-street car parking spaces to be removed over the next two years to accommodate 40km of new bicycle lanes being fast-tracked across the city. This decision comes following a significant increase of up to 300% more people cycling into the city during the COVID-19 pandemic. The upgrade will occur in two stages with the first 20km delivered in 2020-21 costing $16 million.

19.01.2022 The April edition of Communic8 is now available! Inside this edition, we touch on our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, how the virus is affecting traffic and transport and new additions to the Point8 team. Click the link below to read now and share with others.

18.01.2022 If there are any road authorities who are interested in implementing similar initiatives to the Mayor of Washington D.C., Point8 are happy to discuss providing pro-bono support in relation to advice on site selection, signage and line marking design and certification, safety, cost estimation, and traffic management planning. #BlackLivesMatter Contact us at [email protected] if your organisation is interested in this opportunity.

17.01.2022 The Queensland Government has released a preview of the next Bruce Highway upgrade in the Sunshine Coast region. The project is part of the $12.6 billion, 15-year Bruce Highway Upgrade Program and will improve road safety, efficiency and capacity at the Maroochydore Road and Mons Road interchanges. In addition to reducing congestion and queuing on the Bruce Highway, it will also provide more reliable and reduced travel times for freight transport and meet the demand for active transport access and infrastructure. Major construction is expected to be completed late 2022. Media Release: http://statements.qld.gov.au//motorists-get-sneak-preview-

17.01.2022 The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads Road Planning and Design Manual Volume 3, Part 6A: Paths for Walking and Cycling has recently been updated. The new edition of the publication now aligns with Austroads Guide to Road Design Part 6A and provides improved planning and design guidance for pedestrian and cycling facilities. Changes in the new update include: Requirement for fine weave mesh on fence infill panels to prevent bicycle wheels being trapped or ca...tching fence panels Removal of pedestrian symbols related to 'Intersection of Shared Paths' for bicycle paths diagram Inclusion of visibility splays at intersections See more

16.01.2022 A South African company hopes to help the country tackle its waste problem and improve road quality by using plastic bottles in asphalt. The company expects that these roads will be built to last longer than the South African average road lifespan of 20 years. However, emissions from the production process and release of micro-plastics into the roadside atmosphere are issues that may limit the use of this technology. To read the full article, visit https://edition.cnn.com//plastic-roads-in-south/index.html

14.01.2022 Beginning in August, the Department of Transport and Main Roads will start works on a 7.3 km section of the Bruce Highway at Bambaroo, 90km north of Townsville. The $29.3 million dollar safety package is part of approximately $140 million in investment towards major upgrades of the Bruce Highway between Townsville and Ingham. These works are targeted to improve highway safety concerns by providing wider lanes, improved visibility and access, better overtaking opportunities, and reduced risk of head-on collisions for motorists. http://statements.qld.gov.au//29-million-for-bruce-highway

14.01.2022 One of Point8's goals during this time is to keep staff engaged and improve team cohesion and productivity. Recently many of our staff participated in the webinar 10 Tips for Working From Home with Dr Tim Baker which focuses on working efficiently, being prepared and communicating effectively. The session engaged staff in targeted discussions to build awareness and gives practical tips to implement into their work days such as, Discovering your high productivity periods. Thanks to Tim for running such a well-organized session and taking the time to create a targeted webinar for the Point8 team! https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnersatwork/

13.01.2022 As COVID-19 restrictions ease and people begin commuting to work again, the next big challenge for governments is how to manage concerns and regulations on social distancing for commuters returning to workplaces who need public transport. Applying the four-square-metres per person rule that has been applied to workplaces would make public transport unviable for most services. Scaling up the transport network fleet to meet demand while maintaining social distancing is also unl...ikely to be a practical option. Presently, state governments are encouraging businesses to continue working from home where possible, bring back employees in stages, and stagger start times to spread the load across peak times to minimize patronage on buses, trains and ferries. Due to the reduced public transport capacity and reluctance many people are likely to have about being exposed to large groups, a spike in demand for passenger car trips is likely to accompany the widescale return to work, which could mean that in the near future many cities will experience even longer peak hour periods than before the pandemic. https://www.abc.net.au//public-transport-usage-du/12246518

08.01.2022 Despite all Point8 staff currently working from home, we are striving to ensure that all staff continue to be provided with professional development opportunities. Recently we engaged in an online webinar with guest speaker Aubrey Warren (hyperlink) on 'Managing Conflict at Work'. In this session, Aubrey explained how conflict can be productive, the challenges of workplace conflict and different approaches to choose when handling conflict. Thanks to Aubrey for running a comprehensive session that all staff will be sure to benefit from!

08.01.2022 As transport professionals, Point8 deal with complex issues of TIME and SPACE. Fortunately, these are exactly the two most important factors required to respond to #COVID-19 sensibly and safely. Our priorities during this very difficult time are: the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff, families and clients minimise any disruption to business continue to exceed our clients expectations... In response, Point8 has implemented the following strategies: All staff have commenced working remotely All meetings with external clients and stakeholders will be conducted virtually Any site or field work will only be conducted where exposure to the public is minimal We thank our staff and clients for the great response so far to help us implement these changes and addressing the challenges that are likely to be faced in the coming months.

08.01.2022 Point8 is a proud sponsor of the Queensland branch of AITPM. This month the AITPM newsletter features a profile of one of our Directors.

07.01.2022 Myth Busted: A common argument is that electric vehicles will not significantly reduce carbon emissions until their electricity source is produced from a renewable source. A recent study has considered the whole-of-life emissions from electric vehicles (EVs), from the extraction of fossil fuels, manufacturing, operations and end of life emissions. It found that on average, for 95% of the road transport demand, current EVs have lower life-cycle emission intensities in comparison to a comparable new petrol vehicle. It is encouraging to know that future improvements to EV efficiency and conversion to renewable energy sources will only improve on what is already a generally lower carbon alternative to travel. To read more, please visit https://www.theguardian.com//electric-cars-produce-less-co

06.01.2022 This week we are celebrating 9 years providing transport solutions! Thank you to all of our clients, stakeholders and supporters for your continued support over this time. We look forward to what the upcoming years hold for transport infrastructure and the transport future.

05.01.2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, traffic and transport have been required to adapt to the unique situation. Although many jobs allow employees to work from home, there is still essential service personnel that require travel to and from work. Ridesharing companies in cities such as Berlin, Malta and New Zealand have taken on the challenge and are helping to optimize transportation and resources. With sound traffic management and strategic planning, ridesharing companies will play a significant role in helping the world return to a state of normality following COVID-19. https://www.forbes.com//how-one-mobility-innovator-is-su/

03.01.2022 Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the 2020 AITPM National Conference will be held as an Online Conference Series beginning this week and running through until the end of August. There will be a release of pre-recorded presentations available online over the next two weeks. In Week 4 of the Conference Series, two of our own Point8 staff, Mark Plattz and Alex Zelenko, will present on recent Point8 projects which involved the development of new and revised Austroads guidelines. Mark and Alex will be available for a live Q&A Zoom session on Wednesday 26th August from 3.45-5.00pm.

02.01.2022 As we move towards a greener future and electric vehicle (EV) technology advances, the demand for EVs is beginning to out-pace the production rate of batteries that power them. While manufacturing capacity can be easily solved, the scarcity of cobalt (a key component of EV battery technology) will affect production rates. Due to this reason and the fact that it is one of the most expensive metals in EV batteries, Tesla previously pledged to remove cobalt from its batteries. However, the problem of battery capacity and EV travel distance will be an issue that needs to be addressed, which is particularly important in Australia where reliability to travel over long distances will be vital in encouraging uptake of EVs. To read more, visit https://www.wired.co.uk/article/cobalt-battery-evs-shortage

01.01.2022 Point8 is pleased to welcome Rosie Toohey to the team as a Traffic Engineer. With 4 years’ experience in civil construction, Rosie joins with considerable civil infrastructure and traffic management experience. She has a particular interest in using her knowledge and experience to develop complex traffic management strategies and in expanding her skills in the traffic engineering and transport planning fields. We’re very excited to expand the Point8 team with her additional expertise and knowledge. Welcome to the team Rosie!