This Information Sheet presents estimates of kilometres and lane-kilometres of road length for AustralianStates and Territories back to 1910. It allows a clearer picture of the growth in the value of Australian road infrastructure over time - which is substantial.

As part of recent research activities, BITRE has had occasion to compile a list of transport- and infrastructure-related privatisation and public–private procurement projects over the last 30–40 years. BITRE has identified 197 economic infrastructure and transport privatisations and PPPs completed by Australian, state and territory, and some local governments since 1980.

This audit assesses whether V/Line regional passenger services are efficient and meet the needs of public transport users, and whether it is adequately prepared to sustain and improve performance in the future.

Some state governments are now investigating more integrated sectoral and spatial planning strategies, initially through shifting public sector jobs to regional centres.

This report takes a detailed look at the social and economic costs of congestion to Auckland’s lifestyle and economy.