Report on the Connected Transport Roundtable
Connected Transport Roundtable
This Connected Transport Roundtable was convened by ITS Australia to bring together leaders in transport technology in Australia and internationally. With representatives across international experts, Australian States, Federal Departments, FCAI, iMOVE, and OEM’s. - Brian Negus developed the report published below.
The possibility of connected and cooperative transport – enabled by digital connectivity – is expected to significantly improve road safety, traffic efficiency and comfort of driving, by helping the driver to take the right decisions and adapt to the traffic situation. The delivery of these benefits requires a cooperative environment amongst road users and infrastructure operators.
This roundtable reviewed the approach to transport connectivity that is being taken internationally, with an excellent presentation from Marie-Christine Esposito from C-Roads, and presentations from Mario Filipovic, from Toyota Australia regarding progress in Japan, Ashley Sanders on the FCAI position representing the OEM’s, QUT reporting on the Review of the CAVI Trial, and Mike Makin, from the Federal Department on current status of Ministerial considerations. Our aim was to review the current position in Australia, learn from international progress and explore the next steps for C-ITS, to bring forward the realisation of benefits in Australia.