Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram: Measuring flow and density
Research into a network-wide approach to identify critical links and estimate the Macroscopic Fundamental Diagram using flow and density measurements.
Overviews, progress reports, and general info for research and development projects carried out by iMOVE and its partners, in the areas of: Intelligent Transport Systems, Freight and Logistics, and Personal and Public Mobility.
Demand management/estimation in large-scale traffic networks
Development of demand management & estimation tools for large-scale traffic networks, incorporating macroscopic fundamental diagram-based traffic dynamics.
Multimodal operation of smart intersections
A PhD research project aiming to build a model/platform using real-time feeds of all mode movements from smart intersections to optimise signal control.
Evaluating loading dock capacity in new developments
Development of an improved and reliable methodology for forecasting demand to establishing loading dock requirements in new developments.
The business of Mobility as a Service: A project update
An update on our project, ‘MaaS business models: Lessons for operators and regulators’, along with a downloadable report.
Optimising signal control in CAV and VRU mixed environments
A research project exploring how traffic controls can be optimised to accommodate both legacy and autonomous vehicles, plus vulnerable road users.
Sydney MaaS trial is midway through
iMOVE’s Sydney MaaS trial has been running for some months, and today an interim report on the project has been released.
Enhanced vehicle detection at traffic signals and on smart freeways
A project looking at vehicle detection technologies for traffic signal control and smart freeway operations, using comparative analysis and field trials.
Accelerating the uptake of C-ITS technologies in Australia
Safety and congestion are two of the key challenges on our networks and there is strong potential for connectivity and C-ITS to help.
Vehicle to bicycle (V2B) safety interactions using 4G mobile devices
This proof-of-concept project aims to develop a Vehicle to Bicycle (V2B) communication system to reduce collisions and enhance driver awareness of cyclists.
VRU and CAV interactions
A PhD research program investigating physical interactions between Connected and Automated Vehicles and Vulnerable Road Users in order to assess safety.
Freight consignment data aggregation pilot
The Data Aggregation Pilot Project is an investigation of how industry freight data can be harnessed to inform infrastructure planning & policy priorities.
Co-modality: Making use of public transport to carry freight
A feasibility study looking at the possibility of diverting some freight tasks from the road network to utilising spare capacity on public transport.
Conceptual architecture for future transport and mobility environment
The object of this project is to define conceptually the elements of the future transport and mobility environment in the form of a discussion paper.
Managing transport system investment risk
A project to adapt key existing planning tools, guidelines and frameworks to account for the uncertainty of changing trends and emerging technologies.
Mapping passive railway crossings to inform freight potential
This project will result in the building of a storymap to prepare for the safe navigation of passive level crossings by autonomous freight vehicles.