2011
- Transport Certification Australia (TCA) and Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) jointly win the ITS Australia, 2011 National ITS Excellence Award
- Swedish delegation visits TCA to learn more about IAP, November/December 2011
- TCA releases updated Strategic Plan 2011/2012 - 2013/2014
- TCA announces Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) Pty Ltd has been certified as an IAP Service Provider
- Release of new strategic focus and branding
- NSW Government announces expansion of Higher Mass Limits (HML) network
- Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads introduces new program utilising IAP for heavy mobile cranes and other specialised vehicles
- OmniSTAR Pty Ltd ceased being an IAP Service Provider
- RTA (NSW) Electronic Work Diary (EWD) and Heavy Vehicle Speed Monitoring Pilot commences with TCA engaged to implement the Pilot
2010
- IAP Regulations commenced in South Australia on 1st May 2010
- IAP-SP Forum established
- Black Box Control Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider
- Trials of Heavy Vehicle On-Board Mass Monitoring commenced
- OmniSTAR Pty Ltd decide to withdraw from the IAP. Transtech Driven Partnership, an IAP Service Provider, acquires and transfers OmniSTAR's IAP business
- TCA awarded certificates of achievement by ITS Australia in both the National and Victorian categories for the successful deployment of the IAP
- Austroads release the Draft Specification for Electronic Work Diary (EWD) and Heavy Vehicle Speed Monitoring (developed by TCA)
- IAP Applications commence in South Australia
- Pinpoint Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider
- PBS 2B vehicles commence running from Toowoomba to the Port of Brisbane, under the IAP
2009
- Sigtec Pty Ltd decide to withdraw from the IAP, certification cancelled
- Strategic Plan for TCA 2009-2014 released
- OmniStar Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider
- Further IAP Applications commence (NSW - HML, PBS. QLD - HML, Quad Axle, PBS and VIC - Mobile Cranes, Concrete Pump Trucks and High Productivity Freight Vehicles)
- Draft Specification for Heavy Vehicle On-Board Mass Monitoring released
- Transport Compliance Services Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider
- TCA wins the Freight Industry Innovation/Technology Award at the 2009 Australian Freight Industry Awards
- TCA's General Manager of Development Services is appointed to the International Standards Organisation's (ISO) Intelligent Transport Systems Technical Committee (ISO-TC204) and is chosen to convene Sub Working Group 7.4, which is leading the development of a new international standard, ISO 15638 - "Framework for Collaborative ITS Applications for Regulated Commercial Freight Vehicles."
- IAP Regulation making power added to principal Act (Road Traffic Act) in South Australia
2008
- Independent review of TCA conducted, concludes with finding of positive performance of TCA
- Sigtec Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider
- Regulations made in Queensland
- IAP Applications commence (NSW - Road Train Modernisation Program, Quad Axle Port Access)
- The Transtech Driven Partnership announced as an IAP Service Provider
- Minorplanet Pty Ltd announced as an IAP Service Provider
2007
- Applications for certification as IAP Service Providers received
- TCA commences processing applications from companies seeking to become IAP Service Providers
- IAP evidentiary provision entered in principal transport Act in Queensland
2006
- Official launch commemorating the opening of TCA in early 2006
- IAP brand developed to make it distinguishable
- IAP updated to include the ability for transport operators and/or their drivers to self-declare information
- Full IAP legislation enacted in Victoria and New South Wales
- TCA takes the IAP to market by opening its doors to receive applications from companies seeking certification as IAP Service Providers
2005
- Standing Committee of Transport (SCOT) endorse Austroads Council decision and agrees to IAP Stage 1 and the establishment of the IAP Certification and Audit Group (later named Transport Certification Australia Limited)
- IAP participating jurisdictions form Committee of Members to oversee establishment of new organisation
- Appointment of Acting CEO to establish new organisation
- Governance of IAP transferred to new organisation and Committee of Management
- Members formally established Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA) on 15 August 2005
- Confirmation of Acting CEO as inaugural CEO
- TCA's role is to administer and implement all aspects of the IAP including policy and legislation, and to certify IAP Service Providers
- ATC approved the Model IAP Legislation 2005
2004
- IAP Stage 1 Implementation Project completed
- Austroads Council endorse outputs of IAP Stage 1 Implementation Project
2003
- Austroads IAP Feasibility Project findings conclude IAP is feasible
- Austroads Council endorse IAP Feasibility Project findings
- Australian Transport Council (ATC) endorse IAP Feasibility Project findings and request Stage 1 of the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) to be implemented
- Austroads IAP Stage 1 Implementation Project commences under direction of same IAP Steering Committee and National Project Manager
2002
- 'Action Plan for the Austroads IAP Feasibility Project' released
- National Project Manager appointed to oversight and deliver Austroads IAP Feasibility Project
2001
- For the project to progress further, it was brought under the auspices of Austroads
- Austroads initiates feasibility assessment for the IAP (that is, the Austroads IAP Feasibility Project)
- Austroads IAP Steering Committee (with representation from all jurisdictions, Austroads Council Member as Chair and NRTC/NTC as observer) formed to oversee project direction
1999
- Tasmania completed the Intelligent Vehicle Trial, which demonstrated the basic feasibility of monitoring the movements of freight vehicles – in particular log trucks in that State
- Intelligent Access Project (IAP) commenced when the Tasmanian Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources approached other jurisdictions to initiate a national project
- A number of jurisdictions joined Tasmania in this project, contributing in-kind and direct funds
- Project explored the technical, regulatory, functional, privacy and implementation requirements as well as the policy and administrative framework to enable the IAP to work
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