Webinar recording is available in the ITS Australia Portal.
ITS Australia's ITS Tech Talk series is transport technology 101. Each episode will serve as an introduction to one key part of the ITS industry.
Our first Tech Talk will explore the day-to-day role of an operator in a Traffic Management Centre. Register for this, and all of our upcoming ITS Tech Talks, through the ITS Australia Portal.
Key topics
- Start of day hand over
- Responding to congestion reports
- Coordinating Incident Response Service (IRS) in the field
- A major incident and the software used to manage traffic
- And more
What you will learn
- General overview on how the DoT Traffic Management Centre operates.
- Different approaches on managing traffic congestion
- What happens during major emergencies in the Traffic Management Centre
Who should attend
- Early career transport professionals
- Industry professionals who do not hold technical roles, but wish to gain a more detailed understanding of transport technology
- Industry professionals who wish to learn about a different part of their industry
Cost
- Free for ITS Australia members
- $20/session for non-members
Presenter
Nerryl Kingston
Traffic Control Operator / Department of Transport Victoria
Nerryl has over 30 years of experience in the Traffic Management Centre, traffic signals and airport electrical assets. That experience is hands-on involving traffic centre operations, freeway management systems, traffic signal contract management, traffic signal maintenance and repairs, airport electrical assets airside and landside and Electrical Trade qualifications. Whilst performing the crucial duties TMC officers perform daily, Nerryl also specialises in training the newer officers to the team and continues mentoring them well into their careers, passing on the wealth of knowledge he has accumulated in his time with Victoria's Department of Transport.
Your questions answered by our presenter
Upcoming ITS Tech Talks
- Episode 2 - What is Required to Manage and Operate a Roadway?
Thurs. 8 October 2020, 3:00-3:30pm AEDT - Episode 3 - How do Electronic Road Signs Work?
Thurs. 5 November 2020, 3:00-3:30pm AEDT - Episode 4 - What is AI and Where Do We See it on Roads Now?
Thurs. 3 December 2020, 3:00-3:30pm AEDT
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