New transport technologies and business models versus traffic congestion
Professor David Hensher looks at how new technologies and business models might be best-used to achieve the aim(s) of reducing traffic congestion.
News, articles, interviews and more, in the areas of intelligent transport systems, freight and logistics, and mobility.
Cohda Wireless’ smart streetlights concept
Cohda Wireless has presented a smart streetlight system concept, and its C-V2X software development kit, at the ITS World Congress 2018.
RAC takes delivery of its first Intellicar – driverless and on-demand
The RAC Intellicar is a level 4 autonomous vehicle that Western Australia have a vision of deploying in an on-demand, shared mobility service capacity.
Cubic advances Sydney’s transport management
Cubic and Transport for NSW have signed a contract that will enhance Sydney’s ability to monitor & manage its roads & public transport.
LaTrobe University’s autonobus trial — how did it go?
After 12 months total testing, including 6 weeks of trials involving the general public, the autonobus driverless shuttle pilot project has been completed.
ALC puts its considerable clout behind adoption of global data standards
After a successful 2016 trial of the GS1 data standards system, the Australian Logistics is now backing its adoption by the Australian logistics industry.
iMOVE announces commencement of Industry PhD Program
iMOVE’s Industry PhD Program sees companies work with students on a transport-related R&D project, via a three-year scholarship.
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.
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.
RAC Intellibus wins another award
The RAC’s Automated Vehicle Program – Intellibus Trial has picked up it second award in recent times, this time at the 2018 AITPM Excellence Awards.
Driverless shuttle trials for Coffs Harbour and Armidale
Transport for NSW has expanded its testing of emerging connected and automated vehicles into regional NSW, with Coffs Harbour and Armidale first in line.
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.
19 years of London versus traffic congestion
Traffic in the City 2018 offers both a current snapshot and historical perspective on the mix of vehicles and pedestrians using London’s streets.
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.