Transport for NSW this month has unveiled a new program looking at the trends and technologies that will revolutionise the way the government and customers plan, build and use transport in the state.
The program, called ‘Future Transport’, will begin with a two-day summit on April 18-19, which aims to bring together thought leaders, intelligent transport specialists, innovators, entrepreneurs, futurists, transport leaders and academics.
The summit includes an ‘Industry Ideas and Innovations Lab’ where companies can register to pitch products and ideas that could improved transport as well as the customer experience.
NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said in a statement that the summit will be the perfect platform to ignite innovative, creative and out of the box ideas that will transform transport for the better.
“While we’ve made good progress with open data, collaboration with developers, apps and better regulation, it’s no secret NSW has lagged behind the rest of the world and I am determined to turn that around,” he said.
“The state’s population is going to increase by about two million people by 2031. As well as building new infrastructure, we need to look at smarter systems and technology driven solutions to cope with demand.
“We need to stay ahead of the game so it’s time we ask, what are the next big ideas? What are the next systems and technologies that are going to challenge us and shape the transport system in NSW?”
Mr. Constance has issued invitations to more than 150 leading thinkers and practitioners to join the summit. The final summit program, website and speakers will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
The 12-month program will also include opportunities for the community to get involved through online forums, a youth summit, and new partnerships with incubators to stay across emerging ideas and products.
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