MaaS business models: Lessons for operators and regulators
This project looks to consider current parking challenges, & work towards a solution that enables the wider availability & usability of car-share services.
Sydney public transport: it’s an Uber ‘appening
This week Sydney commuters can see public transport options for their journey shown in the Uber app.
Busbot driverless shuttle hits phase 2 in Toormina NSW
Phase 2 of the BusBot driverless shuttle trial is taking place in the Marian Grove Retirement Village in Toormina, on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Scott White: Transport manager
Scott White is the Executive Director of the Transport Management Centre, in Sydney. We uncover what he does, how he progressed his career, and more.
Smarter ways to pay fares on Sydney trains
Sydney train passengers can now pay for fares using credit cards, smartphones, smart watches, wearables, and other electronic devices.
Your digital challenge: Help NSW keep its clearways clear
Transport for NSW is holding a Clearways Innovation Challenge, an incubator for ideas for digital products to lessen obstructions in the state’s clearways.
Green wave for high capacity public transport services
Development of an algorithm to provide priority at traffic lights to public transport, also with potential to reduce stop time for private vehicles.
Mobility as a Service: Does Australia want it?
The report from IMOVE’s first completed project, the MaaS and On-Demand Transport Consumer Research & Report, has been published.
Driverless shuttle trials for Coffs Harbour and Armidale
Transport for NSW has expanded its testing of emerging connected and automated vehicles into regional NSW, with Coffs Harbour and Armidale first in line.
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.
Transport for NSW launches The Research Hub
The Research Hub is a platform for collaboration and information sharing between Transport for NSW and researchers interested in transportation research.
NSW Freight Signal Priority trial – trucks talking to traffic lights
In a 3-month trial more than 100 heavy vehicles in Sydney will communicate with traffic lights, with the aim of reducing traffic congestion.
NSW to clamp down on dumped share bikes
Dockless share bikes strewn around streets, shopping centres, major event venues and more are being looked at with an enforcement eye by the NSW Government.
Sydney Buses trial e-paper signs with real-time info for passengers
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.
MaaS and On-Demand Transport – Consumer Research and Report
This project will survey Australian transport users to better understand their appreciation of, and interest in, MaaS and on-demand transport services.
Sydney Open Payment Trial for public transport expanded
Sydney public transport customers can now use a selection of credit cards, in addition to their Opal card, to use the contactless fare payment system on the city’s ferry and light rail networks.