Older drivers: Advanced driving assistance technologies and AVs
This research will address key issues regarding perceptions of ADAS and AVs in older adults, the extent to which this tech can improve their safety and mobility.
Safely introducing CAVs into integrated transport networks
Research into customer-focused safe operation of CAVs in various urban environments to improve road user safety & inform NSW of road readiness for CAVs.
5G aid in automated mobility for elderly and people with disability
This research program will explore opportunities that 5G offers to improve performance of CAV shuttles and accessibility for elderly and people with disability.
Safer cycling and street design: A guide for policymakers
An investigation of integrating cycling facilities into urban/suburban environments, addressing the concerns of (potential) cyclists worried about safety.
Data analytics for development and testing of AVs on urban roads
This project will provide comprehensive driving data and analysis tools for the design and testing of an autonomous vehicles software stack.
Traffic lights: Collision avoidance strategies/damage mitigation
This project will investigate likely contributing factors for traffic crashes involving traffic signal posts in Queensland, and strategies to mitigate these collisions.
Accelerated and intelligent RAP data collection
Use of AI and machine learning techniques in collecting AusRAP data has potential to reduce costs and increase the frequency and accuracy of its information.
Incident response vehicles and truck-mounted attenuators
This project will provide guidance on best practice for the procurement and safe use of incident response vehicles and truck-mounted attenuators.
Light Insight Trial (LiT): Smart bike lights data and road safety
A project investigating whether smart bike lights will not only enhance visibility, but also provide new insight into road safety issues for cyclists.
Promoting community readiness and uptake of CAVs
This study will look at current Australian attitudes towards CAVs, and levers available for government to increase community acceptance and confidence.
Australian CAV readiness: Integrating a data probe vehicle
The objective of this project is to establish a vehicle as a test bed to enable applied research by the ARRB FTS team into deployment of CAVs in Australia.
Australia’s Public Transport Disability Standards and CAVs
This project will examine if and how CAV modes and services can be incorporated into the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002.
Connected Vehicle Pilot: Safety and user perceptions evaluation
The build of standardised analysis methodology to evaluate the safety benefits of C-ITS, guiding transport agencies in regard to supporting its development.
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.
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.