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ITS Australia Summit 2024

BreakOut Session 12: Safer Transport Through Advanced Technologies

Session

Session

9:00 am

14 August 2024

C2.4

Session Description

As governments grapple with the ambitious ‘Towards Zero’ targets by 2050, the industry continues to develop tech based solutions that will be critical to reaching this important national goal. This session presents a range of pilots, programs and policy solutions - from virtual hazard warning systems, to a real-time driver safety tool for buses using telematics data, automated video analytics to test the safety of school zones, and the NSW Government’s collaboration with 124 LGA’s to deliver the One Road program. 

Session Program

Honda Australia has partnered with Telstra to enable the next generation of data-driven telematics technology. At this session, we’ll touch on the connected transport ecosystem and the various safety, regulatory, security and compliance implications. We’ll then discuss the Telstra and Honda partnership which sets a new standard for connected car technology, starting with the newly launched Honda Accord, utilising Honda Connect (enabled by Telstra), whilst being the first Honda model to offer Google built-in. Join us as we take a drive into the future where mobility is smarter, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone.
In response to the increasing need for safer public transports systems, Lynxx has pioneered a transformative approach with its real-time Driver Safety Tool. Deployed for a prominent bus operator, this innovative solution integrates seamlessly with the fleet's telematics system to monitor driving behaviour in real-time. This discussion summarises the pilot of the tool that Lynxx has built and tested (a statistical model, some might call it "AI") to monitor the telematics feed from a bus in real time and alert the control room about when accidents are more likely to happen.
OneRoad is a collaborative effort between state and local governments, providing accurate and timely road information to enhance safety in NSW. With 124 LGAs actively using the system, road users benefit from unified and reliable real-time traffic information, reducing fragmented information sources, aiding efficient and safer journeys for NSW road-users. This customer-centric approach underscores the commitment of NSW authorities to enhancing road safety and user experience through innovative technology and collaborative partnerships.
This pilot study focused on assessing the safety of children in school zones through automated video analytics as an improvement over legacy exposure-based methods. Three school zones in Southeast Queensland were selected for analysis. This study champions AI-powered video analytics as a game-changer for vulnerable road user safety, particularly children in school zones. Unlike traditional crash and exposure-based methods relying on macroscopic metrics, advanced safety analytics pinpoints the critical conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, enabling targeted safety interventions.
As cities globally strive for sustainable mobility, cycling and micromobility stand out as key solutions to reduce congestion and promote environmental well-being. See.Sense connected sensor data insights are making sustainable travel safer and more  attractive.Global case studies are presented, and a successful iMOVE project conducted in Melbourne involving 800 cyclists will be highlighted. Real-time ITS applications, for cycling priority and Green Light Optimized Speed Advisory techniques will also be explored.