New transport technologies such as cooperative ITS and connected-and-automated vehicles (CAV) serve to create “systems of systems”: vehicles, drivers, infrastructure and end users. System performance is dependent on effective connectivity, placing the spotlight on staff training and management - for procurement, deployment, operation and maintenance of complex new sub-systems and components.
In the case of sensors used in automated vehicles, frequent updates may be required and sensitivities to environment, and patterns of use and abuse, need to be understood. Vulnerabilities to intrusive or malicious attack need to be addressed, both in terms of implementation of adequate cybersecurity solutions, as well as awareness and behavior of staff at all levels.
Early adoption of CAV in fleets – including ride services, personal services, freight vehicles and last-mile delivery – will require middle skills in all of the above areas. At the same time, an increasing reliance on data systems and analytics requires upskilling in fleets for both light vehicles and heavy vehicles. This session will focus on understanding the new level of institutional capability required with new-technology vehicles that need to be aware of their surroundings and respond to external operational scenarios.
Recording
Panellists
Dr Peter F. Sweatman
Enterprise Professor in Transport Technologies / The University of Melbourne
Dr Sweatman has over 30 years of experience in transportation research and innovation, and the application of R&D. That experience encompasses vehicles, drivers, and infrastructure and impinges on technology, policy, and strategic planning. He is a trusted international voice on connected and automated vehicles, safety, ITS, transportation research and education, and freight technology and policy. He has worked extensively in Europe and Asia-Pacific as well as the United States.
Dr Sweatman is the recipient of the 2020 Max Lay Lifetime Achievement Award, read more here.
Trevor Pawl
Chief Mobility Officer / State of Michigan, Office of Future Mobility and Electrification USA
Trevor Pawl is the Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan, and leads the Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. In this position, Pawl is responsible for working across state government, academia and private industry to grow Michigan’s mobility ecosystem through strategic policy recommendations and new support services for companies focused on the future of transportation.
Prior to this position, Pawl served as the Senior Vice President of Business Innovation at the MEDC, where he led the official state programs for mobility (PlanetM), supply chain assistance (Pure Michigan Business Connect), export assistance (Michigan International Trade program) and entrepreneurial assistance (Michigan Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program).
Before joining the MEDC, Pawl brought with him experience in supply chain matchmaking, having led the creation of the economic development program, Connection Point, at the Detroit Regional Chamber, which later became Pure Michigan Business Connect.
Trevor has been named Crain’s Detroit Business’s “40 Under 40” and “50 Names to Know in Government”. He’s also been named Development Counsellors International’s “40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Economic Development” and the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s “Government Advocate of the Year”.
Nicholas Brook
Principal Engineer, Cooperative and Automated Vehicle Initiative (CAVI) / Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
Nicholas Brook is a Principal Engineer for the Cooperative and Automated Vehicle Initiative (CAVI) at the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. His is an RPEQ and Chartered Civil Engineer with a diverse working background including; road construction, design, contract management, traffic modelling, Managed Motorways, signal optimisations and network operations planning. He has a passion for improving road safety for all users.
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