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.
News, articles, interviews and more, in the areas of intelligent transport systems, freight and logistics, and mobility.
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.
Transport for NSW launches The Research Hub
The Research Hub is a platform for collaboration and information sharing between Transport for NSW and researchers interested in transportation research.
Cubic Transportation is go on Queensland public transport ticketing
Cubic Transportation Systems has been awarded the contract to design, build, and operate a new ticketing system for Queensland’s public transport system.
NSW Freight Signal Priority trial – trucks talking to traffic lights
In a 3-month trial more than 100 heavy vehicles in Sydney will communicate with traffic lights, with the aim of reducing traffic congestion.
Flinders University driverless shuttle ready for the public to try
Flinders University’s FLEX is a 5-year, $4 million electric driverless shuttle project, initially around Adelaide’s Tonsley Innovation Precinct.
NSW to clamp down on dumped share bikes
Dockless share bikes strewn around streets, shopping centres, major event venues and more are being looked at with an enforcement eye by the NSW Government.
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.
Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities – final report
The Inquiry into National Freight and Supply Chain Priorities final report contains recommended priorities and critical action areas ahead of the Federal Government’s National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy release in late 2018.
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.