Leading the Delivery and Operation of Smarter Motorways

Louis Franks

Transurban

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ABSTRACT

Over more than two decades, Transurban has played a strong role in supporting the development and operation of up to 16 major motorways in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. This has included one of Australia’s first Smart Motorways – the City Link in Melbourne and the soon to be completed Sydney WestConnex which has fully provisioned for smart motorway facilities across sections of the M4, M8 and Saint Peter’s Interchange, including a set of “world first” underground motorway to motorway ramp meters.

This presentation intends to outline why and how Transurban believes road agencies should continue to work towards an integrated network strategy that expands smart motorway planning, delivery and operations across our cities.

Author

Louis Franks | Transurban

Louis Franks is the Lead Transport and Traffic Planner within the Network Optimisation Unit at Transurban. Over a 12 year career, Louis has supported the strategic and operational planning of transport networks as well as detailed traffic engineering advice on major projects with an aim to optimise both the initial design as well as the control of transport systems over their lifecycle. As part of the Network Optimisation Unit, this commitment to optimised design and operations continues on the management of Transurban’s interests in urban motorways across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.