impacts of automated vehicles - guidance for australian and new zealand road authorities

Scott Benjamin

Stuart Ballingall

July 2016

Road Agency Assessment of Key Actions to Support Automated Vehicles

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OVERVIEW

Setting the contextKey considerations

about AVPhysical infrastructureDigital infrastructureRoad OperationsNext Steps

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SETTING THE CONTEXT

Australia's population is projected to double to 46 million by 2075 [ABS]

66% of Australians lived in cities in 2013 and this will increase to 72% in 2053 [ABS]

“World class congestion” Sydney 7th worst congestion in western world and on the rise (Tom Tom 2013)

Drive for sustainability – reflected in use of alternative fuels and changes in transport behaviors.

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SETTING THE CONTEXT

Disruptive technology is an opportunity !!

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SETTING THE CONTEXT

Disruptive technology is an opportunity !!

KEY TRENDS…..ELECTRICAUTOMATEDTHE SHARED ECONOMY

e.g. ON DEMAND SHAREDMOBILITY SERVICES Cees De Wijs, Chairman ERTICO

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SETTING CONTEXT – PREDICTING THE FUTURE

Making accurate predictions is difficult..

In terms of technology, cars and trucks of today are where most mobile phones were before the iPhone.

AUSTROADS PROJECT BRIEF

Review emerging AV requirements Provide guidance to facilitate an effective and

consistent approach to designing, maintaining and operating road networks for AV deployment

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AUSTROADS PROJECT BRIEF

Review emerging AV requirements Provide guidance to facilitate an effective and

consistent approach to designing, maintaining and operating road networks for AV deployment

Other key projects:Regulation and Licencing (Austroads - ARRB)Safety Benefits (Austroads – MUARC)NTC review of legislative issues State road and transport agencies

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT AV

Implications for mode share and VKT (Lauren)Consider AV needs as another road user

Eyes and ears?

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT AV

Sensing the immediate environment

Texas Instruments

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT AV

Intros & Implications for mode share and VKT (Lauren)Consider AV needs as another road user

Sensing the immediate environment Positioning (see later - SLAM) Biomimicry and ability to “think” and adapt Consider of user group

- where is the vehicle operating ? - what interactions does that involve?

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT AV

Frameworks to consider Level of vehicle automation (SAE) Complexity of environment / interaction Fit with NOP and Link (movement) and Place “Certification”

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AV NEEDS

Guidance and practices differ within a state…

Consistency / layout & signs, lines etcReadabilityAsset Management and Maintenance

Signs (S/L and VMS)

Lines

Pavements

Structures

Barriers

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AV NEEDS

Guidance and practices differ within a state…

Consistency / layout & signs, lines etcReadabilityAsset Management and Maintenance

We need to consider use cases: Impacts? Mitigation measures?

Signs (S/L and VMS)

Lines

Pavements

Structures

Barriers

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AV NEEDS

Guidance and practices differ within a state…

…. there is also opportunity ….

Consistency / layout & signs, lines etcReadabilityAsset Management and Maintenance

We need to consider use cases: Impacts? Mitigation measures?

Signs (S/L and VMS)

Lines

Pavements

Structures

Barriers

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DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AV NEEDS

Vehicle Location (SLAM)

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT AV

Vehicle location (SLAM) [Bosch]

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DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AV NEEDS

Vehicle Location (SLAM)Cellular coverage (more than AV!)Data Management Road Operator OEM / Service Provider: Some data is of great interest (road works) Robust, timely

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DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AV NEEDS

Vehicle Location (SLAM)Cellular coverage Data Management Road Operator OEM / Service Provider: Some data is of great interest (road works) Robust, timely

OEM / Service Provider Road Operator: Privacy and device surveillance

…. there is also opportunity ….

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ROAD OPERATIONS

Need for consistency again paramount NOP / Link and Place – Strategic consideration Route / Link conider “Certification” need Range of guidelines and treatments for road works eg

yellow line marking Consider whole of road reservation (pickup / drop off)

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ROAD OPERATIONS

Need for consistency again paramount NOP / Link and Place “Certification” Range of guidelines and treatments for road works eg

yellow line marking Consider whole of road reservation (pickup / drop off)

More efficient use of networkOptimising use of physical infrastructure (bridges and

pavements)

…. there is also opportunity ….

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NEXT STEPS

Report due to be published 4th quarter 2016Presentation at World Congress in October in Melbourne

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FINAL THOUGHTS (BEYOND THIS PROJECT)

Disruption crosscut requires very different knowledge, skills and collaboration to respond. AITPM has a role

Need for better communication across industry. Frameworks or “models” assist

Standards and policy development moves slowlyCommunity is keyLegislative response is vital Pricing.. Soft transport Paper: Wigan, Gaffney, Benjamin

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QUESTIONS?

Scott Benjamin

sbenjamin@pb.com.au