In our ITS2 series of webinars—a collaboration between ITS United Kingdom and ITS Australia—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.
Increasing penetration of electric mobility, connectivity and shared transport have all impacts on mobility. Increasing active transport remains a clear objective of many jurisdictions and they strive to support the health and wellbeing of the community through encouraging active transport modes. COVID has added a new dimension with active travel being taken up enthusiastically in response to social distancing requirements. This panel session explores the recent developments in active travel, some of the challenges being faced and how they are being overcome.
Upcoming webinar:
- Episode #3: Automated Vehicles - Wednesday 7 April
Recording
Panellists
Susan Harris
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.
Marcus Jones
Principal Consultant Sustainable Transport / TRL
Principal Consultant in TRL's Transportation Division, specialising in integrated transport, sustainable travel behaviour and policy. Responsibilities include acting as a technical specialist and technical reviewer on projects, leading business development and bids, line management, representing TRL at conferences and in the media.
Alastair King
Product Manager / Clearview Intelligence
Alastair, a Product Manager at Clearview Intelligence, manages the active travel technology portfolio supplied by Clearview Intelligence. In addition he manages wireless vehicle detection solutions, active route delineation, route safety schemes and more recently weather monitoring stations.
Richard Smithers
Team Leader Transport Planning / City of Melbourne
Richard Smithers is the Team Leader Transport Planning at the City of Melbourne. Projects he has been involved in include Council’s Transport Strategy 2030, the Walking Plan, Last Kilometre Freight Plan, transport planning for urban renewal areas, the Council’s planning response to the East West Link and the West Gate Tunnel and Melbourne Metro. Prior to that, Richard was Transport Coordinator at City of Yarra, and Campaigns coordinator at Bicycle Network.
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