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In this inaugural episode of our ITS2 series of webinars—in collaboration with ITS United Kingdom—our experts share best practice in transport technology between the two nations. These webinars will look at technology advancements that are common to both countries and compare how they have been implemented.
This first webinar examines the rollout of smart motorways in the two countries, their similarities and differences, public perception and the future.
With all-lane running on smart motorways in the UK getting some negative press at the moment, leading personal injuries lawyer Steven Baylis of Lime Solicitors gives a legal view of the risks of the concept, while UK-Australian consultant Paul Glover, Technical Director ITS at GHD gives his view on implementation. The panel will be completed by Alex Torday from Aimsun explaining how transport modelling can help in traffic management and training on these highly signalised stretches of road.
Upcoming webinars:
Jennie Martin Secretary General / ITS United Kingdom Secretary General / ITS United Kingdom
Jennie Martin joined ITS United Kingdom, the Intelligent Transport Society for the UK, in 1998. Prior to that, she worked in the City Engineer’s Department at the Corporation of London, the local authority for the “Square Mile” financial district of London. Jennie began her working life with the then British Rail in 1986.
Jennie has a BA (Hons) from Kings College London, and an MA from the UK’s Open University. She wrote her MA thesis on the institutional framework of the introduction of camera technology for traffic applications in London. She started with ITS (UK) as Membership Secretary, and was promoted to Secretary General in 2004.
Jennie is a past Chair of the Network of National ITS Associations, an organisation of 28 European ITS associations. She is a member of the BSI ITS standards committee EPL/278 and of PIARC TC 2.4. , and chairs the Highways Industry Alliance.
Jennie is originally from Sweden, but is now a happily naturalised Londoner.
Susan Harris Chief Executive Officer / ITS Australia Chief Executive Officer / ITS Australia
As Chief Executive of ITS Australia, and with an extensive career in transport strategy, Susan is ideally placed at the intersection of technology and transport. Supported by strong connections to the international ITS community and the global network of ITS Associations, Susan works tirelessly advocating for the benefits of transport technologies for business and for the broader Australian community.
Susan is highly regarded for her roles supporting the growth and innovation of the nation’s transport technology industries. She works across a number of industry advisory groups and is a regular advisor to the State and Federal Governments, and their Ministers, on transport technology and mobility issues.
Paul Hutton Communications Manager / ITS United Kingdom / Founder, PH Initiatives Communications Manager / ITS United Kingdom / Founder, PH Initiatives
Paul is one of the world’s leading journalists in intelligent transport systems, not only having a background in writing and talking about the industry but also running businesses delivering ITS solutions.
A trained broadcast journalist who worked as a presenter, newsreader and sports reporter on local and national radio and TV, Paul has been in the ITS sector for 20 years having run the operations of two radio traffic news companies.
Paul worked on the Travel Information Highway and delivered the Traffic Radio service for government as well as providing traffic reports for the vast majority of BBC and commercial radio stations across the UK and also working in Canada, Australia and the US. During that time, he introduced technology solutions such as the use of Floating Vehicle Data and app-based services.
He has since edited a global ITS magazine and produced high quality ITS-related podcast news programmes from events around the world as well as providing consultancy, writing and moderating services and operational management for a range of companies. He regularly comments on transport technology solutions on mainstream media.
Steven Baylis Partner / Lime Solicitors (UK) Partner / Lime Solicitors (UK)
Steven Baylis is a Partner with Lime Solicitors specialising in serious and catastrophic injuries. He qualified at De Montfort University and is a Senior Litigator Member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. Steven was the first lawyer in the country to obtain Headway’s Certificate in Brain Injury Studies.
Dr Alexandre Torday Chief Executive Officer / Aimsun Group Chief Executive Officer / Aimsun Group
Alex is CEO of Aimsun and has been with the company since 2005. He holds a Master's and PhD in Civil Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and has led Aimsun global professional service activities for more than 15 years. After successfully launching and developing Aimsun business activities across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region, he took the role of CEO in early 2022 and is now based at the company headquarters in Barcelona.
Paul Glover Technical Director - Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) / GHD Technical Director - Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) / GHD
Paul brings to GHD more than 35 years' experience managing strategic partnerships, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) programmes and major transport technology projects across the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East and Australia.
Pauls experience in Smart Motorways/Freeways goes back to the UK in the mid 2000s, where he was involved as a consultant on the first operational smart motorways in the UK, firstly with the dynamic hard shoulder and then with all lane running (ALR) in the UK. He also oversaw the implementation of ramp metering on the M3/M27 corridors for the Highways Agency, when in the local authority.
On route to Australia, he oversaw the design of over 450km of new smart expressways in the State of Qatar, and delivery of an ITS Masterplan and their ITS Standards/Specifications and deployment manual.
More recently, he was the Technical design authority for Main Roads WA, of the latest Smart Freeway/Motorway in Australia, which is in Perth, WA (opened mid 2020), and currently leads GHD Smart Transport work focusing on the intelligent use of technology for Australia’s road networks. GHD are currently involved in the latest Smart Motorway and Freeway designs and implementation in NSW, SA, TAS and WA and assist from design through to operational readiness and Paul is the lead technical advisor on a recent award to GHD, by Austroads, for the NEG6270 Best practice in Smart Motorways Operations.
The ITS2 series is a partnership between ITS United Kingdom and ITS Australia as we share best practice in transport technology across the globe.
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