Intelligent Transport Systems news and articles

All the latest news, articles, and interviews, on intelligent transport systems, traffic management, traffic modelling, connected and automated vehicles, smart city building, roadside sensor systems, vehicle positioning, support for multi-modal transport services, and more.

Australian Govt response to automated vehicles and social issues report

Intelligent Transport Systems9 July, 2018

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?

Intelligent Transport Systems29 June, 2018

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.

e-ink bus signs displaying real-time information to Sydney Buses passengers

Sydney Buses trial e-paper signs with real-time info for passengers

Intelligent Transport Systems6 June, 2018

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

Intelligent Transport Systems5 June, 2018

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

Intelligent Transport Systems30 May, 2018

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

Intelligent Transport Systems30 April, 2018

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.

Seeing Machines Canberra automated vehicle trial

Canberra commences a driver-centric automated vehicle trial

Intelligent Transport Systems26 April, 2018

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?

Intelligent Transport Systems12 April, 2018

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

Intelligent Transport Systems27 March, 2018

Australia and New Zealand are currently testing SBAS and PPP technologies significantly improve the accuracy of location information services.

What is the future of road ownership?

Intelligent Transport Systems, Thoughtpiece14 March, 2018

The traditional model of road ownership will be under pressure over the next 15 years. How do we ensure that any changes are equitable and safe?

2018 Train Control Management Systems Conference report

Intelligent Transport Systems26 February, 2018

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

Intelligent Transport Systems25 February, 2018

The Victorian Government has made changes to its Road Safety Act that will make it easier to conduct on-road trials of automated vehicles.

Attacking road congestion on multiple fronts is a must

Intelligent Transport Systems, Thoughtpiece15 February, 2018

Professor David Hensher states the absolute need for a multi-pronged approach to minimising congestion, and that vehicle- and ride-sharing alone are not the silver bullet. He also outlines the personal economics of vehicle and ride sharing.

500-vehicle C-ITS trial our first research project

Intelligent Transport Systems14 February, 2018

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.

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Road pricing reform: a thorny issue

Intelligent Transport Systems, Thoughtpiece12 February, 2018

In the fifth of a series of six articles, Professor David Hensher of the University of Sydney outlines the case for building in an appropriate pricing mechanism for the use of the road network.