News
RTA and SCATS at the 17th ITS World Congress in Korea
The Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW and research partners will be presenting five technical papers at the ITS World Congress 2010 to be held in Busan, Korea from 25 to 29 October 2010.
RTA research partners include representatives from Azalient (Australia) Pty Ltd, Centre for Excellence for Mathematics and Statistics of Complex Systems (MASCOS) and NICTA.
The RTA and research partners - together as an expert panel - will be holding a special session at the conference titled “Evaluating Policy that affects Automated Traffic Control using Simulation”.
Congress papers and the special session are focussed on the topics of innovative traffic management technology and the advanced use of traffic microsimulation, and include:
- • Introduction to modeling experimental design when operating SCATS within simulation
(Chong-White, Millar and Johnson 2010) - • Towards a statistical framework to guide traffic simulation studies
(Chong-White, Shteinman, Millar and Johnson 2010) - • Roundabout metering: simulation and reality
(Geers, Tyler, Chong-White and Johnson 2010) - • RTA and NICTA: innovating on successful traffic management
(Kilby and Johnson 2010) - • Evaluating policy that affects automated traffic control using simulation
(Chong-White, Duncan, Geers, Johnson, Shaw and Shteinman 2010)
Amman SCATS project scoops Gulf Traffic Innovation award
The Traffic Tech Group has scooped the Innovation in Transport – Traffic Management Award at the Gulf Traffic 2009 Conference in Dubai for its Central Traffic Management System Project.
"the Project's excellent demonstration of innovation along with benefits it has delivered in keeping traffic moving, saving lives and cutting emissions were the judges' consideration in giving the award"
SCATS version 6.7.1 released
SCATS latest release by the RTA is version 6.7.1. Next release 6.8.1 is due in June 2010.
Traffic Systems team changes
The Traffic Systems team has recently undergone large staffing changes with the retirement of some of the "old guard" for SCATS. The contribution made to the RTA and its clients by these dedicated professionals cannot be exaggerated as they developed SCATS into the world-renowned product it is today.
The new names and role changes for Traffic Systems include:
Steven Shaw - Manager, Client Liaison
Steven has been actively involved in SCATS installations internationally for the last 20 plus years and brings a thorough understanding of the client perspective to the role of Client Liaison Manager.
Fraser Johnson - Manager, Network Performance Development
As Team Leader, Network Operations for the Roads and Traffic Authority's Transport Management Centre, Fraser comes to the team with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of traffic and transport management.
Beth Thompson - Manager, Business Strategy and Requirements
Beth has worked with the Roads and Traffic Authority in various capacities for several years and is the driving force behind the management of knowledge transfer from the old guard to the new. Current priorities include coordinating the strategic direction for the SCATS portfolio of products.
Brian Smith - SCATS Project Manager
Brian is successfully leading the PAPL replacement program for NSW, and now manages the delivery of the SCATS portfolio of products.
Nick Rubbi - Principal Systems Analyst (Traffic)
With over 28 years experience in Traffic Systems, Nick's new responsibilities encompass the delivery of traffic signal controller software for the RTA and its clients. Nick's long list of capabilities includes intersection design, controller configuration, traffic signal installation and maintenance, SCATS intersection setup, software development and adaptive engineering training.
Kamil Bagde - Principal Systems Analyst (SCATS)
Kamil is a real-time systems guru with many years' experience in the Defence sector. His knowledge and commitment to the SCATS portfolio will continue to provide the innovation, maintenance and support that is the benchmark for Traffic Systems development.
