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VIC launches road safety technology trial

The Victorian Government is trailing Australia-first safety technology at one of Melbourne’s high-crash intersections.

Road Safety Minister Jaala Pulford said new connected and automated vehicle technology will be fitted at the intersection of Williamstown Road and Somerville Road in Yarraville.

The trial is being undertaken by Omni-Aware – a consortium of specialist technology companies including Intelligent Transport Services, Transoptim Consulting and IBIS Computer.

Ms. Pulford said specialist light detection and ranging LIDAR sensors will monitor the intersection and analyse all crashes and near misses.

“The cutting-edge technology will also provide real-time warnings of potential hazards to vehicles fitted with connected technology,” Ms. Pulford said.

“This is the first time LIDAR technology has been used in this way in Australia and will allow Road Safety Victoria to closely analyse crashes and near misses, and how they may have been caused, to make roads safer.”

The project is funded through the state government’s $9 million Connected and Automated Vehicle Trial Grants Program.

“A third of road fatalities in Victoria happen at intersections – this trial will give us important insights on how to boost safety at intersections and keep more Victorians safe,” Ms. Pulford said.

“Victoria has always led the way in connected and automated vehicle technology, this is another way we’re making our infrastructure and policies support the uptake of this life-saving technology.”


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