In 2012, NSW Centre for Road Safety (NSWCRS) established the Cooperative Intelligent Transport Initiative (CITI). The testbed focused on connected vehicles receiving safety related messages using dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) in the 5.9GHz band of the radio spectrum. Analysis of the data was unable to demonstrate a road safety benefit of the use cases tested. The Centre for Road Safety will now shift its focus to the development of cloud-based safety applications.

Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) has long been viewed as a key technology to achieve safety and emissions targets for governments in Australia and around the world. Challenges include equipping extensive road infrastructure and aging vehicle fleets. To address these challenges, Kapsch has worked globally with agencies to leverage a hybrid approach combining physical roadside and in-vehicle infrastructure with virtual environments to reduce the barrier for entry into the world of C-ITS.

The World Health Organization reports that around 1.3 million people die each year from road traffic crashes, predominantly affecting young adults and teenagers known for riskier driving behaviors. This study employs machine learning to analyze risky driving behaviours in Auckland, New Zealand. Utilizing Compass IoT Data, it aims to identify key factors like road geometry and community influence on risky driving, through data analysis, categorization of bike lanes and clustering of suburbs.

Connected technology plays a crucial role in enhancing road safety and improving efficiency by reducing the demands on the driver through real-time data monitoring, information, and intervention. Real-time traffic signal information (signal phase and timing) has largely been excluded from connected vehicle offerings. This presentation will examine some of the reasons and, more importantly, a path to widespread adoption. It will cover the role of government, vehicle manufacturers, and industry sectors.

The Austroads Vehicles and Technology program aims to harness the benefit of vehicles and technology and manage the risks. Key technologies: C-ITS, vehicle automation and low and zero emission vehicles are essential to achieving our targets for net zero, zero road deaths and a reduction in serious injuries and creating a productive and equitable transport network. The Vehicles and Technology program is delivering an exciting program to enable technology solutions on our roads.