Impacts of Autonomous and Connected Vehicles on congestion: Closed networks controlled by adaptive traffic signals

Campus Plus is pleased to announce the commencement of an Australian Government Department of Education National Industry PhD Industry Researcher Award in South Australia.

Campus Plus is pleased to announce another project funded through the Australian Government Department of Education's National Industry PhD Program focusing on the future of traffic management.

Mathew Brooks is commencing his PhD with the University of Technology Sydney's Kasun Wijayaratna and Cecilia Gravina de Rocha, with support from Rebekah Ramm from pitt&sherry. Together, they will explore how Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) can communicate with traffic signals (V2I) to improve traffic flow in closed network systems. By adjusting vehicle speeds and green light timing, this project aims to reduce congestion, travel times, delays and emissions all while enhancing road safety and reliability.

Building on Australia’s SCATS™ adaptive traffic system, the project team will integrate real-time vehicle data to make our roads smarter and more sustainable. This work supports the National Reconstruction Fund’s priorities in transport and enabling technologies. Backed by advanced simulation and with real-world applicability, this is a step toward a cleaner, more connected future.