What is the One Network Road Classification (ONRC)?
The ONRC was developed by local government and the Transport Agency as a joint initiative in 2013. It divides roads into six categories, based on how busy they are, whether they connect to important destinations, and whether there are other routes available. Once a road has been classified under the ONRC, it should be maintained to the agreed ‘level of service’ for roads of its type.
The One Network Road Classification supports a major shift in the road management framework at national and regional levels. Successful implementation required not just a change in reporting, but also in our thinking about road infrastructure and its purpose. It is a minimum requirement that the ONRC is embedded in investment decision making for the 2018-21 NLTP.
Why is it important?
The draft GPS 2018/19 - 2027/28 is seeking improved returns on investment through road maintenance activities. As we invest about 35% of the National Land Transport Fund (around $1 billion every three-year NLTP period) in the maintenance of the network for both State Highways and local roads, it is important that we invest in a way which supports the GPS aspirations.
The work undertaken by the Road Efficiency Group, a partnership between local government and ourselves, will help ensure value for money from this investment. This work includes developing the One Network Road Classification (ONRC) framework, building sector capability, and sharing good practice case studies on activity management.
What’s next?
We are seeking feedback on the recently released draft Investment Assessment Framework (IAF)IAF by 7 April 2017 . This feedback is important as we prepare our preferred option for a final IAF. The IAF is required to give effect to the GPS and hence will not be finalised until after the Minister of Transport releases the final GPS later this year.GPS.
Further detail on application of the draft IAF can be found on our Investment Decision Making page, andnew policy will be set out in updates to the Planning and Investment Knowledge Base for the 2018-21 NLTP, with release expected in May 2017.
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Links and resources
Support for the 2015-18 NLTP can be found at the following links:
- Business Case Approach:
- Guidance
- Capability Learning Module (for registered users)
- Planning and Investment Knowledge Base
- Highways Information Portal