Transport predictive solution Stage 1: Aimsun WA Live pilot
R&D of new algorithms to process raw data generated by the current RT4 radar, assigning an Austroads classification to all detected vehicles.
Econometrics, land use inputs, and strategic transport models
This project’s aim is to improve the households & business land use activity inputs to transport modelling provided by a spatial econometric land use model.
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.
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.
Shared data: The key to securing our freight future
Nicole Lockwood’s plenary at the 2019 ATRF Conference, focused on challenges and opportunities for Australia’s freight industry, and the importance of data.
Action Plan for National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy released
The Action Plan for National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy is the roadmap for the next 5 years for improvements in the freight and logistics sector.
The short-haul urban intermodal freight landscape: Lessons for Perth
Overview of the Australian short-haul urban intermodal freight landscape, with a particular focus on Perth, and the work of PATREC.
Perth’s Optus Stadium: A model of public transport integration
What requirements and ideas drove the design and build of Perth’s newest, biggest sports venue, Optus Stadium? Main Roads WA’s Mark Beasley tells the story.
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.
Improved network performance prediction through data-driven analytics and simulation
This project aims to improve the ability of road authorities to predict network performance in the short-term using data-driven analytics and to estimate the impact of automated vehicles (AVs) in longer-term predictions.
Planning intermodal and general logistics infrastructure for the future needs of Perth
Related research streams to support the Westport Taskforce in planning for the Outer Harbour at Kwinana and the associated road and rail links as part of the long term integrated transport plan for Western Australia.
Western Australia starts strong with its first two iMOVE projects
Western Australia kicks off its iMOVE involvement with two projects, one looking at traffic prediction and preparation for connected vehicles, the other planning freight and trade logistics strategy for the next 50-100 years for Perth and its surrounds.