WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has partnered with key industries to deliver the World’s 1st living transport lab
17 January 2017
WSP | PB: The fringe of
Melbourne’s CBD will
become a connected transport living lab from next year, in an ambitious
project that will connect data from vehicles, bicycles, transport
infrastructure and more, to prevent traffic jams and crashes, and cut
travel times and carbon emissions.
The world’s first multimodal connected transport laboratory is now a
step closer with a new partnership between WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff,
the University of Melbourne, government and leading industry partners
from around the globe. The laboratory is capable of testing and
implementing emerging
technologies at a large scale in complex urban
environments.
The partnership will focus on the development of a National Connected
Multimodal Transport (NCMT) test bed. This will focus on multimodal
transportation systems consisting of connected vehicles, connected
roadways, connected city logistics, connected public transportation and
connected pedestrians and cyclists.
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff’s
Victorian Client Director for Transport,
Tim Gosbell said “Our Integrated Transport Systems (ITS) team is working
closely with our partners to develop the test bed, to integrate emerging
technologies that will that will help to reduce congestion, improve
livability and deliver more sustainable transport outcomes for the local
community".
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff's Technical Executive, Scott Benjamin noted
that the test bed technology would serve as a foundation for innovation
for ITS and smart cities. "The collaboration across the government and a
range of private organisations has been a very positive experience, we
look forward to delivering more meaningful user centric outcomes for
communities" he said.
According to Project Leader Majid Sarvi, Professor in Transport for
Smart Cities, "Connecting smart sensors with smart devices opens up a
whole world of connectivity. The research tells us that connected
transport could in time reduce the economic impact of road crashes, not
to mention the devastating human impact.”
The test area includes 7km of roadways and is bounded by Alexandra
Parade to the north, Victoria Street to the south, Hoddle Street to the
east and Lygon Street to the west.
The Victorian government’s commitment to open data and leveraging this
to benefit the community ensures the central role of VicRoads and Public
Transport Victoria in bringing about tangible improvements to the
quality of life in Melbourne for many decades to come.
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Source: WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff - www.wsp-pb.com
Contact: Richard Palmer - Director Sustainability, NSW WSP | PB +61 2 8907 0991
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