Infrastructure Victoria: automated vehicles and the year 2046
Infrastructure Victoria has looked into the future and the possible impacts highly automated and zero emissions vehicles will have on road infrastructure.
News, articles, and R&D reports, on transport infrastructure, Connected and Automated Vehicles, smart cities, multi-modal transport services, & more.
Cubic’s Matt Cole: MaaS Influencer of the Year
Cubic Transportation Systems had successes at the Business Mobility as a Service Awards, including Matt Cole named as Business MaaS influencer of the year.
Australian transport open data sources
A list of transport open data sources for data scientists, developers, and interested parties. Datasets are available at state, territory, and city level.
Reshaping Boston for autonomous vehicles
The World Economic Forum has published a report on how cities (in this case a Boston focus) can best introduce, and take advantage of, autonomous vehicles.
Australian Govt response to automated vehicles and social issues report
The Australian Government has responded to the 10 recommendations from the ‘Social issues relating to land-based automated vehicles in Australia’ report.
Is autonomous a dangerous word?
A new report from Thatcham Research puts the spotlight on how to ensure that drivers of vehicles with some automation technology stay safe, and know their responsibilities.
Sydney Buses trial e-paper signs with real-time info for passengers
Sydney Buses have concluded a 2-month trial of solar-powered e-paper signs that will display bus arrival times, network interruption information, and bus capacity to its customers.
Deputy PM raises the issue of road user charging
Road user charging is a challenging issue the world over. But it’s one that Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack weighed in on at this week’s AFR Infrastructure Summit.
Tube Heartbeat: a data visualisation bonanza
Tube Heartbeat is a fascinating visual display of data, depicting the daily commutes of more than 2 million passengers on the London Underground.
Transurban’s Victorian CAV trials: Phase 1 report
Transurban’s Connected and Automated Vehicle trials took place on closed and open roads in late 2017, and it has just published its report on the trial, as well as beginning to make changes to roads and signs based on the report’s recommendations.
Canberra commences a driver-centric automated vehicle trial
The CAN Drive – Automated Vehicle Trial is a 2-year trial that is focusing on the reactions of the driver as they re-assume control from a vehicle in automated mode… and it is looking to recruit ACT drivers to help with the research.
How ready is Australia for autonomous vehicles?
KPMG has issued a new report, ‘Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index: Assessing countries’ openness and preparedness’. Where did Australia rank, what is it doing well, and where is more work needed?
SBAS test bed trial provides location on land, sea, and air to within 10cm
Australia and New Zealand are currently testing SBAS and PPP technologies significantly improve the accuracy of location information services.
2018 Train Control Management Systems Conference report
iMOVE Managing Director, Ian Christensen attended the 2018 Train Control Management Systems conference, and made a few notes on the proceedings.
Victoria accelerates its road to connected vehicles
The Victorian Government has made changes to its Road Safety Act that will make it easier to conduct on-road trials of automated vehicles.
500-vehicle C-ITS trial our first research project
iMOVE, QUT and Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads have signed a $2.58 million, 3.5 year research partnership to help prepare for and accelerate the emergence of cooperative technologies onto Australian roads.