ITS Monday: Edition 20, 2024
ITS Monday is a small, weekly collection of curated content from the worlds of intelligent transport systems, smart mobility, and associated areas.
Included this week,brand new National Strategies x 2, free Queensland public transport, Australia and EVs x 2, and more.
The article headlines below are:
- Electric vehicles alone won’t be enough to hit climate goals, research shows
- Funnelling congestion: How Sydney exacerbated congestion after spending tens of billions on transport
- Integrating perceived safety and socio-demographic factors in UTAUT model to explore Australians’ intention to use fully automated vehicles
- A Manifesto for the Future of Transport
- Tasmania announces half price public transport
- New York Governor shocks Manhattan with halt to congestion pricing
- A simple guide to Scotland’s Low Emission Zones
And just in case you hadn’t caught it yet, we have a recent series of interviews with transport professionals – Effects of COVID on the transport sector – what they see now, what they would like to happen post-pandemic, and what they think will happen. If you’d like to be join this conversation, drop us a line!
This week’s articles
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Electric vehicles alone won’t be enough to hit climate goals, research shows
“An electric vehicle revolution is unlikely to be enough to cut Australia’s emissions in line with its climate change goals, according to new research that suggests more public transport travel and rail freight are needed to rein in pollution.” That study is from Monash University’s Climateworks Centre.
Related iMOVE articles:
- Electric Vehicles: Info, Projects & Resources
- FACTS: A Framework for an Australian Clean Transport Strategy
Related iMOVE projects:
- Prospects for decarbonising freight transport in Australia
- Environmental impacts of Connected and Automated Vehicles
- EV batteries: Repair, refurbish, repurpose, recycle
Another in the Institute of Transport and Logistics‘ Thinking outside the box series. In this piece “Dr Christopher Day and Dick Day point to a need for more integrated, thoughtful planning, guided by independent research and a more accountable and transparent evaluation process.”
Related iMOVE articles:
- Traffic Congestion: Info, Projects & Resources
- Prospects for Working from Home: Assessing the evidence
A new academic paper, co-authored by Yilun Chenb, Shah Khalid Khan, Nirajan Shiwakoti, Peter Stasinopoulosq, and Kayvan Aghabayk.
“As we witness the accelerated integration of AVs in the coming decades, both governmental entities and private enterprises must proactively engage with this disruptive technology, leveraging its potential to enhance societal well-being. Thus, it becomes imperative to comprehend individuals’ perceptions of autonomous vehicles and the subsequent ripple effects on societal sentiment. Nevertheless, a conspicuous research gap exists regarding the multifaceted factors influencing the adoption of AVs, encompassing demographic considerations, tangible experiences with AVs, safety awareness, technical proficiency, risk assessment, and driving conditions. This gap is particularly noticeable within the Australian context. Furthermore, our understanding of the psychological dimensions governing individuals’ sentiments towards AVs and their potential impact on broader public opinion and behavioural intentions remains limited.
Related iMOVE articles:
- Autonomous Driving Info, Projects & Resources
- Autonomous Driving Technology
- Connected Vehicles: Info, Projects & Resources
Related iMOVE project:
- C-ITS national harmonisation and pre-deployment research
- Environmental impacts of Connected and Automated Vehicles
- Safely deploying automated vehicles on Australian roads
A Manifesto for the Future of Transport
The Manifesto for the Future of Transport has been released by ITS UK, and sets out ten recommendations for a future UK Government ahead of the Summer 2024 General Election. The manifesto is downloadable at the link.
Related iMOVE article:
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Tasmania announces half price public transport
“As part of the state government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, transport minister Eric Abetz says Tasmanians will benefit from the half price fares from 1 June 2024 to help handle cost of living pressures.”
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New York Governor shocks Manhattan with halt to congestion pricing
Manhattan’s congestion pricing was set to begin in two weeks, but New York Governor Kathy Hochul has cancelled the initiative. “The governor cited inflation and financial pressures on working-class New Yorkers as reasons to not implement congestion pricing, but the initiative was shaping up to be a political albatross ahead of this year’s congressional elections.”
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A simple guide to Scotland’s Low Emission Zones
Dundee, Edinburgh and Aberdee are set to join Glasgow with a scheme aim to cut emissions and pollution in the city centres by stopping some vehicles from entering. “All three zones officially started two years ago, but a “grace period” was enacted to give people time to prepare for full enforcement in 2024.”
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