| Active transport facilities |
Facilities such as on-road and off-road bike riding networks, dedicated pedestrian facilities, and
end-of-trip facilities to promote increased use of bike riding and walking through safe, direct, and connected
routs and increased transport choices. |
| App / Application |
An application (application software) is a set of computer programs designed to permit the user to perform a
group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities. |
| Automatic Train Operation |
a technology that automates the driving of trains, controlling functions like acceleration, braking, and
stopping to enhance efficiency, safety, and punctuality on the railway networks. |
| Black Spot Program |
Black spots are locations where high-severity crashes occur. The Australian Government-funded Black Spot
Program targets known crash sites through cost effective, high-benefit engineering works to reduce accidents
on Australian roads. |
| Busway |
A dedicated roadway that separates buses from general traffic. |
| Camera Detected Offence Program (CDOP) |
A joint partnership between the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Queensland Police Service, the Camera Detected Offence Program comprises
revenue collected from mobile speed cameras, fixed speed cameras, red light cameras, combined red light/speed
cameras and point-to-point speed camera systems, and trailer mounted speed cameras. CDOP revenue is used as a
partial source of funding for the Safer Roads Sooner Program and a number of other safety-related state-funded
special initiatives. |
| Cloud-based data |
Digital information that is stored and managed on remote servers in off-site data centres, rather than on a
local computer or private server.This data can be accessed, managed, and secured over the internet by
users and applications from virtually any internet-connected device, with the infrastructure and maintenance
typically handled by a third-party cloud provider. |
| Collector-distributor roads |
Roads built parallel and separate to a main carriageway that collect local traffic and distribute it on the
road network. Collector-distributor roads help vehicles enter and exit a highway without slowing main traffic.
|
| Community Consultation |
An aspect of responsible program design and implementation which involves engaging with community members to
listen to and understand their unique needs, challenges, and aspirations. |
| Cross River Rail Delivery Authority |
Established under the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Act 2016, the Cross River Rail
Delivery Authority lead the development, procurement, and delivery of the Cross River Rail project. |
| Disability Discrimination Act |
The federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) provides protection for everyone in
Australia against discrimination based on disability. It encourages everyone to be involved in implementing
the Act and to share in the overall benefits to the community and the economy that flow from participation by
the widest range of people. |
| Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) |
A joint Commonwealth/state government funding initiative providing financial assistance and infrastructure
restoration to help communities recover from the effects of disasters. The Disaster Recovery Funding
Arrangements apply to disaster events that occurred on or after 1 November 2018. |
| Engagement |
Measures the amount of interest in a social media post. It is determined by the number of people a post
reaches who then like, comment, share, or click on the post. |
| European Train Control System (ETCS) |
An advanced railway signalling system that uses continuous radio communication between trains and trackside
equipment to ensure safe and efficient train operation without relying on traditional trackside signals. |
| Flashing School Zone Signs |
Consists of a standard school zone sign that incorporates a flashing red circle and twin alternate flashing
yellow lights mounted above the 'school zone' plate. |
| Full-time equivalent (FTE) |
Calculated by the number of hours worked in a period divided by the full-time hours prescribed by the award
or industrial instrument for the person's position. |
| go card |
Translink's smartcard (a thin, compact card about the size of a credit card) which stores up to $250 of
electronic credit. |
| Intelligent Transport System (ITS) |
Intelligent Transport Systems describe technology applied to transport and infrastructure to transfer
information between systems for improved safety, productivity, and environmental performance. |
| Light-emitting diode (LED) |
A semiconductor device that produces light from electricity. LEDs last a long time and do not break easily
compared to incandescent lightbulbs. |
| LinkedIn |
LinkedIn is an online social networking service designed specifically for the business community and as a
online platform for connecting with other professionals. |
| Living document |
A document that is continually edited and updated. |
| Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) |
A branch of TMR responsible for: improving maritime safety for shipping and small craft through regulation
and education, minimising vessel-sourced waste and responding to marine pollution, providing essential
maritime services such as aids to navigation and Vessel Traffic Services, and encouraging and supporting
innovation in the Queensland maritime industry. |
| National Land Transport Network |
The National Land Transport Network is a network of nationally important road and rail infrastructure links
and their intermodal connections as identified by the Australian Government. |
| OneTMR |
A Department of Transport and Main Roads-wide culture and way of operating. |
| Park 'n' ride |
A dedicated car park located at bus and train stations for customers to park their car and then catch public
transport to their destination. |
| QLDTraffic |
QLDTraffic is the official source of traffic and travel information from the Queensland
Government. It includes a website, 13 19 40 phone service, social media, and the QLDTraffic
smartphone app, enabling motorists and commuters to check traffic conditions and plan their journeys before
they go. |
| Queensland Government Open Data |
A Queensland Government searchable portal that allows visitors to view datasets on a range of government
activities and responsibilities. |
| Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) |
An annually published program of works TMR plans to deliver over the next four year period. |
| Rail infrastructure |
All physical rail-related assets, including tracks, trains (often referred to as rollingstock), stations,
and
associated infrastructure. |
| Regional Roads and Transport Group (RRTG) |
The primary decision-making bodies of the Roads and Transport Alliance. RRTGs regionally prioritise
investments in their communities' transport infrastructure. Each RRTG comprises representatives from TMR and
local governments. |
| Roads and Transport Alliance |
A cooperative governance arrangement between TMR and local governments to invest in and regionally manage
the
Queensland transport network. |
| Roads Australia |
A not-for-profit, non-political industry association with membership drawn from the Australian road sector.
|
| Road corridor |
The road corridor comprises the space alongside, under, and over the travelled way. |
| Road infrastructure |
All physical road-related assets, including roads and pavements, bus and cycling facilities, tunnels,
complex
bridges, rest areas, signage, landscaping, animal crossings under and over roads, noise barriers, traffic
signals, and lighting. |
| RoadTek |
A commercial business within TMR, RoadTek is a major provider of transport infrastructure solutions
throughout Queensland. |
| Rollingstock |
Rail locomotives and wagons. |
| Safer Roads Sooner |
The Queensland Government's targeted program to improve the road safety performance of state-controlled and
national road networks. It is funded by revenue from camera-detected offences, and delivers projects to
address the road toll and reduce the number of people who sustain serious injuries in road crashes. |
| Service Delivery Statements (SDS) |
Budgeted financial and non-financial information for the Budget year. In addition to financial statements,
the SDS includes TMR's achievements, highlights for the forthcoming year, and performance statements. |
| Social media |
Forms of media that allow people to communicate and share information using the internet or mobile phones.
|
| Stakeholder |
Anyone or any group who either influences or is affected by TMR business. |
| State-controlled roads |
Roads controlled and managed by the Queensland Government. They include the AusLink national road network,
state strategic roads, regional roads, and district roads (but not local roads). |
| Strategic plan |
A high level document used to communicate departmental vision, purpose, and objectives to provide a
foundation for operational delivery. |
| Translink |
Translink is the brand name for passenger transport services in Queensland, including Translink buses,
trains, ferries, and trams. |
| Transport Data Exchange (TDx) |
A strategic framework designed to give TMR a high-level view of how modern, cloud enabled technologies can
be
leveraged to transform data insights. |
| Transport System Planning Program |
Aimed at funding transport planning, modelling, and investment proposal activities for all modes of
transport
across all regions of Queensland. The program plans an integrated transport system that promotes the right
investment at the right time and drives better transport outcomes for Queensland. |
| Universal design |
The design of products, built environments, and services to make them accessible to all people, regardless
of
age, disability or other factors, without the need for adaption or specialisation. |
| Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) |
A service that monitors and manages vessel traffic in specific areas, using sensors, radar, and
communication
systems to ensure safe and efficient navigation and protect the marine environment |
| Virtual navigation aids |
Navigation aids shown via a vessel's Automatic Identification System. |
| Viva Engage |
A private social network used within organisations for internal communication and collaboration. |
| Wide centre line treatments |
Painting two white lines one metre apart in the centre of the road to provide greater separation for
opposing
traffic. |
| X |
X (formerly Twitter) is an online social networking service that enables users to send and read short
280-character messages. |
