ITS Australia appoints first academic to board of directors

ITS Australia has appointed Professor Majid Sarvi from the University of Melbourne to its board of directors. Sarvi, the founder of transport technology programme AIMES, is the first academic to join the board. AIMES (Australian Integrated Multimodal EcoSystem) includes the university’s live test bed on Melbourne’s streets, and has close links with Michigan Department of Transportation. Sarvi described it as a “great honour to be elected by my peers in the ITS industry and to have the opportunity t
November 30, 2018 Read time: 2 mins

ITS Australia has appointed Professor Majid Sarvi from the University of Melbourne to its board of directors.

Sarvi, the founder of transport technology programme AIMES, is the first academic to join the board.

AIMES (Australian Integrated Multimodal EcoSystem) includes the university’s live test bed on Melbourne’s streets, and has close links with %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external Michigan Department of Transportation.<br /> false http://http//www.itsinternational.com/categories/utc/news/australia-and-michigan-to-develop-safer-roads-and-vehicle-technology/ false false%>
Sarvi described it as a “great honour to be elected by my peers in the ITS industry and to have the opportunity to contribute to the governance” of ITS Australia.

He is one of two new members to the 13-person board (pictured): the other is Silje Troseth of Q-Free Australia. A long-standing member of the organisation, she said: “I can contribute ideas that help improve member benefits, add relevance, and improve information sharing across the industry.”

President Dean Zabrieszach and Dennis Walsh, vice president, will continue to lead the board. Zabrieszach commented: “I strongly believe that the ongoing inclusion of diverse voices at the board level will enable ITS Australia to build…an ever-greater culture of innovation, excellence, and creativity.”

He also praised the contribution of outgoing board members Bill Advic, Chris Koniditsiotis and Bryce Prosser.

Brian Negus, who received the Max Lay Lifetime Achievement %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external Award false http://http//www.itsinternational.com/sections/associations/news/brian-negus-receives-its-australia-lifetime-achievement-gong/ false false%> last week, was formally appointed to the board to support his role as an ambassador for ITS Australia.

Related Content

  • Sensoris platform releases vehicle-to-cloud data standard
    July 12, 2018
    A new vehicle-to-cloud data standard has been released to cover connected and automated driving. Available on Sensoris' platform - co-ordinated by ERTICO – ITS Europe and initiated by Here Technologies - it aims to close the loop between the vehicle’s sensors, map and connected services. Sensoris represents a group of vehicle manufacturers, telecommunications, location, content and service providers and navigation systems suppliers whose new specification is intended to be used across the automotive indu
    Read More
  • Canadian gov invests in PEI’s EV charging infrastructure
    March 18, 2019
    The Canadian government has committed CAN$300,000 to develop six electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Prince Edward Island (PEI) province. The funding is part of the government’s CAN$182.5 million investment to develop a fast-charging network for EVs and establish natural gas stations along roads and hydrogen stations in metropolitan areas. It recently made a similar investment in Vancouver. The chargers, built by the Government of PEI, were funded through Natural Resource Canada’s Electric Vehicle and A
    Read More
  • ADN says Bled will improve public transit efficiency
    April 23, 2019
    ADN Mobile Solutions has developed Bled, a technical solution which – in conjunction with bespoke training and gamification tools – is designed to help bus drivers improve their driving efficiency. The goal is to reduce public transit emissions and provide cost savings, monitoring the way that vehicles are driven, and picking up on activities such as sharp braking or acceleration, giving personalised recommendations based on driving context. Electronic and mechanical data from buses is analysed and presente
    Read More
  • Uber’s Jump e-bikes upgraded to make charging easier
    January 4, 2019
    Jump, an Uber bike-rental company, has upgraded its electric bikes to include swappable batteries which it says can be changed within a few minutes. Riders can use a front dashboard underneath the handlebars to unlock the bike as well as a phone mount for easier navigation. The bikes now feature a retractable cable lock to offer riders more flexibility when locking a bike to a rack or structure, the company adds. Last year, Uber announced its plans to launch its Jump bikes in Seattle as part of a stra
    Read More

Highlighted Content