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If you’ve ever wondered why traffic lights change the way they do - or why freeway speeds suddenly drop - this episode breaks down what’s really happening on our WA roads.
Ruth Callaghan speaks with Scott Fennelly from Main Roads WA about the intelligent transport systems (ITS) working behind the scenes 24/7 to keep people and freight moving safely and efficiently across the network.
From Smart Freeways and ramp signals to real-time traffic management, data, AI, and emerging connected vehicle technology, Scott explains how Main Roads WA monitors the road network, responds to incidents as they happen, and works continuously to reduce congestion across Perth and beyond.
Chapters:
(0:00) What intelligent transport systems really are
(1:47) Scott Fennelly, Main Roads WA
(2:46) Inside the Road Network Operations Centre
(5:38) How ITS tackles congestion. Smart freeways and ramp metering explained
(7:00) Beyond traffic control
(9:29) Why drivers feel frustrated and how in-car connected alerts will change that
(12:02) How signal priority cuts fuel use and emissions
(14:10) AI and machine learning. Predicting incidents before they happen
(17:08) How Main Roads built its own real-time platform
(21:13) What a smart freeway actually does
(24:29) The ITS Master Plan
(27:53) Real-world impact
(29:42) Managing a road network the size of a third of Europe
(31:24) 100 years of Main Roads
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Legal disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and may not be shared by the Royal Automobile Club of WA (Inc) or its related bodies corporate (together “RAC”) or any of its or their councillors, directors or employees. This podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely on the content as a substitute for independent advice. References to a product should not be construed as an endorsement by RAC. RAC accepts no liability for any reliance placed on the content.
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By RAC WAIf you’ve ever wondered why traffic lights change the way they do - or why freeway speeds suddenly drop - this episode breaks down what’s really happening on our WA roads.
Ruth Callaghan speaks with Scott Fennelly from Main Roads WA about the intelligent transport systems (ITS) working behind the scenes 24/7 to keep people and freight moving safely and efficiently across the network.
From Smart Freeways and ramp signals to real-time traffic management, data, AI, and emerging connected vehicle technology, Scott explains how Main Roads WA monitors the road network, responds to incidents as they happen, and works continuously to reduce congestion across Perth and beyond.
Chapters:
(0:00) What intelligent transport systems really are
(1:47) Scott Fennelly, Main Roads WA
(2:46) Inside the Road Network Operations Centre
(5:38) How ITS tackles congestion. Smart freeways and ramp metering explained
(7:00) Beyond traffic control
(9:29) Why drivers feel frustrated and how in-car connected alerts will change that
(12:02) How signal priority cuts fuel use and emissions
(14:10) AI and machine learning. Predicting incidents before they happen
(17:08) How Main Roads built its own real-time platform
(21:13) What a smart freeway actually does
(24:29) The ITS Master Plan
(27:53) Real-world impact
(29:42) Managing a road network the size of a third of Europe
(31:24) 100 years of Main Roads
Subscribe and share: If you liked this episode, subscribe to RAC’s Horizons podcast and share it with your friends and family.
Find us online:
Website: https://rac.com.au/horizons
YouTube: /@horizonsrac
Instagram: www.instagram.com/racwa
Facebook: www.facebook.com/racwa
Legal disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and may not be shared by the Royal Automobile Club of WA (Inc) or its related bodies corporate (together “RAC”) or any of its or their councillors, directors or employees. This podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should not rely on the content as a substitute for independent advice. References to a product should not be construed as an endorsement by RAC. RAC accepts no liability for any reliance placed on the content.