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ITS Australia-led research suggests curve warnings on roads would help drivers

According to a new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets, Australia’s intelligent transportation systems is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.41 per cent between 2015 and 2020, and reach US$1,130.2 million by 2020. The report is combined with an in-depth analysis of the various market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities. Along with the market dynamics, the report also gives an insight about various market parameters, such as market share analysis, value chain analysis,

A US$6 million rollout of new traffic signal technology is to be rolled out across Queensland, Australia, over the next four years to improve travel times for emergency services vehicles, allowing quicker response times to priority incidents across the state. Emergency vehicle priority (EVP) technology automatically interrupts traffic signal operations to provide a green light signal to emergency response vehicles when safe to do so.

Intelligent Transport Systems organisations and professionals representing industry, government and the research/academic community were recognised by their peers in Australia’s 2014 National Awards. Winners included: Intelematics Australia, which won the Industry Award for the Toyota Connected Vehicle Programs, a world market leading approach to in-vehicle connected technology.

Australia’s 2014 National Electronic Tolling Conference (NeTC) inspired lively debate among the 130 delegates about tackling the need to replace seven-plus million tolling tags that are reaching the end of their life. In his opening address, Australian Toll Road Users’ Group Chair Rex Wright said the industry was potentially facing a US$94 million bill over the next five years to replace old tags. As Australian tolling authorities operate a harmonious national tag system, all toll operators are committed

A sophisticated system giving emergency vehicles priority at signalised junctions has been developed by specialist Australian ITS provider Transmax. The firm’s innovative Emergency Vehicle Priority (EVP) package switches traffic signals to green ahead of an emergency response vehicle, improving safety.

ITS Australia has elected its board of directors for 2014, from a strong list of nominees. ITS Australia chief executive officer Susan Harris said the Australian ITS industry was stepping forward to help produce a rewarding and successful ITS World Congress in 2016. “We had more nominations than Board vacancies, which is a sign that the industry is healthy,” said Susan Harris. “A field of enthusiastic industry leaders were nominated and they contested the election in good spirit. We congratulate the s

The emergency vehicle priority (EVP) technology developed by Australian intelligent transportation systems (ITS) provider Transmax has been awarded both the Queensland and national 2013 iAwards, Australia's leading technology awards program. Transmax, along with Queensland Government project partners, were announced the 2013 national winners of the Government Category. According to Transmax, its emergency vehicle priority technology is an intuitive and dynamic ITS solution that automatically interrupts norm