Programme*
*Subject to change without prior notice. Click on the date or calendar icon to view the daily schedule.
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
| 8:00 - All day | Registration Conference Foyer |
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| 9:00 - 9:12 | Welcome to Day 1 Mihi Whakatau and Welcome Address Session Chair: Roselle Thoreau, MoT Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 9:12 - 9:20 | Opening remarks: Paul O' Connell, Ministry of Transport Deputy Chief Executive, Sector Strategy Group Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 9:20 - 9:50 | Keynote: Professor Kim Dirks, University of Auckland: Beyond the road: effects of road infrastructure on individuals and communities Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 9:50 - 10:30 | Keynote: Professor Nadia Gkritza, Purdue University: Powering the Future: Driving Sustainable Transportation Through Infrastructure Innovation and Public Adoption Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 10:30 - 11:00 | Morning Break |
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| 11:00 - 12:30 | Transport and emissions Carol Christie, NZTA Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Transport safety Jeremy O'Brien, NZTA Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Transport asset data Kane Swift, MoT Lecture Theatre Rm 405-439 | Agent-based Modelling Dan Jenkins, MoT Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Transport resilience Sandy Fong, NZTA Seminar Rm 405-422 | ATRF - Assessment and Appraisal Ian Melson, NZTA Seminar Rm 405-430 |
| Parallel Sessions 1 | Getting realistic fuel use and emission estimates in VEPM Jayne Louise Metcalfe Emission Impossible Insights of PHEV for Australia's net-zero transition Pradha Thiyaneswaran S P Jain School of Global Management | Low cost safety improvements for rural intersections Hamish Mackie Mackie Research Risk on our roads by mode: then and now Jennifer McSaveney Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka What's driving road-crash trauma? Kain Glensor Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka | Valuation of Local Roads in New Zealand Joe Corbett-Davies Abley Better Assets, Smarter Decisions: Consistent Data's Power Andrew Mckillop Road Efficiency Group Te Ringa Maimoa Value Capture: Real estate value changes and transport Colin McLeod Morrison New Zealand Transport Agency | An Overview of the National Transport Model (Monty) Jade Mackay Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka Congestion Confession Mac Townsend Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka Impact of Alcohol Interlock Program: Updated IDI analysis Joanne Leung Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka | Smart disruption minimisation - Te Ararata Walmsley Bridge Colin Shields Tonkin and Taylor Locked-in Transport Paths & Post-Disaster Recovery Effects Niloufar Dini University of Otago The transition of automated mobilities in New Zealand Imran Muhammad Massey University | Road traffic near misses: A cost-benefit analysis framework using IoT data Ivan Leung Rhelm A framework for New Zealand public transport performance measures Karl Baker & Doug Weir Stantec New Zealand Progressive subsidy allocations for transport equity and efficiency: policy insights from the ABM-ETOP framework Ruiyi Zhao University of New South Wales |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |||||
| 13:30 | Transport and emissions Jonathan Boow, NZTA Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Public transport fare and impacts Andrew Schoultz, MoT Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Transport demand management Lorelai Schmitt, NZTA Lecture Theatre Rm 405-439 | Vehicle fleet modelling Ainsley Smith, MoT Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Transport enablement and environment Roselle Thoreau, MoT Seminar Rm 405-422 | ATRF - ATRF - Urban Transport Collin Morrison, NZTA Seminar Rm 405-430 |
| Parallel Sessions 2 | Optimizing Staff Commute Emissions Data: Affordable Method Kathryn Ovenden Auckland Council Parking management - the holy grail of emissions reduction? Kylie Huard Stantec Knowing New Zealanders: E-bike & E-scooter Evolution Carol Christie New Zealand Transport Agency | Discounted Fares as Equity Tool for Transport Disadvantage Helen Fitt University of Otago, Christchurch Deep fare reductions – WLG and BNE: impacts on travel behaviour Ian P Wallis Ian Wallis Associates Ltd Queensland's $0.50 Fares: Public Transport & Cost Impacts Andrea Pellegrini ITLS, University of Sydney | Does road-space reallocation affect network VKT? Glen Koorey Viastrada Addressing Bridge Bottlenecks in Auckland Transport Network Gang Yu Auckland Transport Setting an Optimal Congestion Charge David Lupton David Lupton & Associates Ltd | Long-term light vehicle fleet projections Joanne Leung Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka Modelling uptake of electric vehicles Jayden Mudge Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka Modelling NZ motor vehicle VKT Kain Glensor Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka | Engaging younger adults on mobility experiences in NZ Leoni Mckelvey WSP NZ Bridging the Gap: Environmental and Policy Challenges in Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal in New Zealand Bevan Clement University of Auckland Exploring trade-offs between parking pricing and proximity for commuters in the context of private AVs & unbundled residential parking Graham Currie Monash University | Public transport in Wellington City: Insights from the Pōneke / Wellington Transport Survey Sandra Mandic Wellington City Council Strategic approach to advancing urban mobility data and insights Danial Jahanshahi Wellington City Council Modelling transport accessibility impacts on housing affordability and firm productivity using a quantitative spatial model and land use transport interaction Aliasgar Inayathusein Veitch Lister Consulting |
| 3:00 | Afternoon Break | |||||
| 3:30 | Smart transport Henry Pretorius, NZTA Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Transport safety Joanne Leung, MoT Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Transport data and analytics Karen McDonnell, NZTA Lecture Theatre Rm 405-439 | Transport appraisals and evaluation Mieke Welvart, MoT Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Inclusive transport Jennifer McSaveney, MoT Seminar Rm 405-422 | ATRF - Transport modelling & Analytics Sandy Fong, NZTA Seminar Rm 405-430 |
| Parallel Sessions 3 | Smart Transport Networks: Framework for better decisions Andrew Mckillop Road Efficiency Group Te Ringa Maimoa Planning E-Scooter Routes: Real Data for Smart Micromobility Wai Chi Goldie Leung University of Canterbury | Testing work-related road safety Harm Reduction Action Plan Clare George and Hamish Mackie Mackie Research Understanding Raised Safety Platforms in Multimodal Use Andy Irwin & Putri Kusumawardhani Auckland Transport | International meta-analysis of road pricing elasticities? Andrew Schoultz Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka Use of mobile phone data for transport demand estimation David Lupton David Lupton & Associates Ltd | Transport investment efficiency: Real opton analysis Wentao Yang New Zealand Transport Agency Evaluating Dynamic Wireless Charging for Electric Buses Harshana Senanayake University of Auckland | Innovative & affordable transport: lessons from overseas Simon Kingham University of Canterbury "I do my best without complaining": Accessibility & Housing Helen Fitt University of Otago, Christchurch | The impacts of connected vehicle data for local area traffic management Kasun Wijayaratna University of Technology Sydney The development of a nationwide demand forecasting model Dave Smith Abley Transportation Consultants |
| 4:30 - 6:00 | Welcome Reception Conference Foyer |
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| Day 1 Closing Remarks Conference Foyer |
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Wednesday, 19 November 2025
| 8:00 - All day | Registration | ||||
| 9:00 - 9:10 | Welcome to Day 2 Session Chair: Jeremy O'Brien, NZA Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 9:10 - 9:50 | Keynote: Professor Rico Merkert, University of Sydney: Air Travel and Supply Chains in Transition: Will Innovation Deliver Sustainability and Keep Aviation Affordable? Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 9:50 - 10:30 | Keynote: Stacey van der Putten, Auckland Transport: Affordable Public Transport for Government and Users Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 10:30 - 11:00 | Morning Break | ||||
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Active Travel Putri Kusumawardhani, AT Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Public Transport Alexa Delbosch, Monash University Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Travel Behaviour Surveys Sandy Fong, NZTA Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Transport Modelling Pedro Carmago, Outer Loop Consulting Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Assessment and Appraisal Stuart Donovan, Motu Seminar Rm 405-422 |
| Parallel Sessions 4 | Governance of walkability: Political and economic influences, limited evidence-base, and possible unintended outcomes Tamara Bozovic Stellar Projects Ltd Impacts of signalised crossings on pedestrian access to train stations Tim Zhang University of Sydney Motivations behind private e-rideable use in Perth, WA Tristan Reed University of Western Australia Modelling distance heterogeneity in active school travel: The latent influence of a permissive family lifestyle Laya Hossein Rashidi University of Sydney | High-speed rail and innovation: Unpacking the mechanisms Nicholas Hurley Monash University Measuring how harassment type and experiences impacts personal safety perceptions of women on urban rail Rumana Sarker Monash University Replacing fixed-schedule buses with demand-responsive transport: A modelling approach to equitable, affordable, and low-carbon mobility Sohani Liyanage Swinburne University of Technology Raising a kid is like sending a rocket ship to the moon”: Exploring parents' role in children’s independent use of public transport Maryam Jafari Monash University | Perceived benefit and willingness to use private autonomous cars for CBD commuting Graham Currie Monash University Do light rail systems support shared road infrastructure and place development? A case study of George Street, Sydney. Kanella Dimos SCT Consulting The role of infrastructure in shaping active travel behaviours: Experience in Sydney John NelsonUniversity of Sydney At what break-even distance do people shift to sustainable modes? Shamsunnahar Yasmin Queensland University of Technology | Validation of a new simulator at the Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research Muhammad Hussain University of Western Australia Driver speeding behaviour in shared zones: Case studies from Victoria Amrit Ghimire Deakin University Estimate pedestrian crash frequency from traffic conflicts using AI-based video analytics Shimul Haque Queensland University of Technology Understanding the impact of road network structure on traffic congestion Mehraab Nazir Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | What role do ‘Place’ benefits play in transport appraisal? Vartguess Markarian Markarian Economics Pty Ltd Capitalising Commutes: Estimating the Value of Travel Time in Residential Property Transactions Isaac Mann University of Sydney Developing a national variable pricing formula for community transport: An evidence-based approach Wei Sun University of South Australia A stratified decision making driven framework for transport policy evaluation Miguel Loyola University of Western Australia |
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch | ||||
| 1:30 - 3:00 | Active Travel Roselle Thoreau, MoT Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Public Transport Andrea Pellegrini, Univrsity of Sydney Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Travel Behaviour Surveys Liz Ampt, Concepts of Change Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Transport Modelling David Levinson, University of Sydney Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Assessment and Appraisal Seosamh Costello, University of Auckland (TRC) Seminar Rm 405-422 |
| Parallel Sessions 5 | Assessing pedestrian and cyclist safety through exposure-adjusted crash risk in Greater Sydney Kasun Wijayaratna University of Technology Sydney Contextual factors for optimizing active transport infrastructure design Sara Haider University of Sydney Using e-scooter trips to illustrate spatial and temporal gaps in public transport service: A total generalized cost analysis Mahesha Jayawardhena Monash University A new measure of interaction quality between multimodal transit interchanges: A Melbourne case study Graham Currie Monash University | Trip chaining accessibility measurement by public transport in Melbourne Ulfah Aliifah Rahmah Monash University Detecting bus stop congestion and bus bunching using citywide bus GPS data: A Brisbane case study Dan He University of Queensland Exploring psychosocial factors influencing adolescent use of public transport Maryam Jafari Monash University An audit tool for rating station pedestrian access routes for crime prevention through environmental design principles Rumana Sarker Monash University | Designing accessible AVs: Insights from people with disabilities Alexander Paz Queensland University of Technology Achieving the desired sustainable travel behaviour change: Insights from practitioners John Nelson University of Sydney Aware of the sunshine? Investigating the alignment of EV charging and PV generation in Australian households Jinjing Ye University of Sydney How useful can travel time be? Modelling the relationships between travel-based and out-of-trip activities Ana Luiza S. de Sa University of Melbourne | Modelling the effects of travel time use on mode choice and the VOTS tackling self-selection and endogeneity bias Ana Luiza S. de Sa University of Melbourne Accommodating taste heterogeneity in a hybrid deep neural network discrete choice model Milad Ghasri UNSW Canberra Role of traffic stress and family influence in cycling mode choice Sapan Tiwari RMIT University Guiding critical discourse analysis in transport studies: The case of Wales’ 20mph speed limit Miguel Loyola University of Western Australia | Innovating affordably: A benefit-cost analysis framework for evaluating BEV policies Anilan V University of South Australia Valuing travel time and reliability from emerging connected vehicle data Isaac Mann University of Sydney Estimating net benefits of high speed rail: How fit for purpose is Australia's economic appraisal guidance? Phil Potterton Economic Connections Alternative transport appraisal methodology with a focus on land-use and transport integration Eilya Torshizian Principal Economics Ltd |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | Afternoon Break | ||||
| 3:30 - 5:00 | Active Travel Hamish Mackie, Mackie Research Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Public Transport Subeh Chowdhury, University of Auckland (TRC) Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Travel Behaviour Surveys John Rose, University of Sydney Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Transport Modelling Joanne Leung, MoT Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | |
| Parallel Sessions 6 | Expertise, or experience? A stakeholder based SWOT analysis of shared e-scooter systems in Australia Alexa Delbosc Monash University Developing a model parking strategy: The case of Sydney's Inner West Council Kendall Banfield University of Sydney Understanding the experience and priorities of passengers with accessibility needs during major unplanned rail disruptions Graham Currie Monash University | Mobility as a Service: Challenges and opportunities Corinne Mulley University of Sydney Is rail commuting more sensitive to weather now that work from home increases the choice to avoid travel? Rumana Sarker Monash University Exploring the safety impacts of bus lanes Lorelei Schmitt & James Wratt NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi | Social needs and gaps in transit service: New GTFS tools & updates to 2021 data Graham Currie Monash University Urban traffic patterns through the pandemic: Mobility disruptions and recovery in Western Australia (2019-2022) S Zaung Nau Curtin University Analysis of commuter mode choice with and without real-time Park-and-Ride information Andres Fielbaum University of Sydney | Quantifying uncertainty in travel demand forecasts Stuart Donovan Motu Research Efficient online origin-destination prediction: A knowledge-driven hierarchical deep learning approach Zeren Xing University of Tokyo A demand-centric multi-level framework for bus hailing in intelligent cities Shamsunnahar Yasmin Queensland University of Technology | |
| 4:35 | End of Day 2 | ||||
| 4:40 | Optional: Hiwa Tour Group 1 | ||||
| 5:10 | Optional: Hiwa Tour Group 2 | ||||
| 5:30 | Bus Coach from Grafton Road to Princes Wharf | ||||
| 6:00 | Arrival at Hilton Auckland | ||||
| 6:30 - 9:30 | Conference Dinner | ||||
Thursday, 20 November 2025
| 8:00 - All day | Registration | ||||
| 9:00 - 9:10 | Welcome to Day 3 Session Chair: Subeh Chowdhury, Univrsity of Auckland (TRC) Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 9:10 - 9:50 | Keynote: Professor Shimul Haque, Queensland University of Technology: Next-generation Transport Safety Using AI-based Video Analytics and Econometric Models Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 9:50 - 10:30 | Keynote: Michelle McCormick, Infrastructure New Zealand:Pathways to Sustainable Transport: Funding, Financing, and Affordability Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 10:30 - 11:00 | Morning Break | ||||
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Freight James Smith, National Road Carriers Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Intelligent Transport Minh Kieu, University of Auckland Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Travel Behaviour Surveys Simon Kingham, University of Canterbury Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Transport Modelling Sandy Fong, NZTA Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Transport Safety Janette Ward, Abley Seminar Rm 405-422 |
| Parallel Session 7 | IT adoption and data-sharing in the meat cold supply chain logistics: Key drivers & barriers Sina Davoudi RMIT University Australia Analysis of the influential factors affecting rail freight demand: Evidence from Sri Lanka Chamila Tharangani Danthanarayana University of Sydney Transhipment connectivity: A new look at how distant geographies connect with trade partners Nadia M. Trent University of Waikato A normative approach to truck-tours formation for large-scale freight models Pedro Camargo Outer Loop Consulting Pty Australia | Electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion paradox: A critical policy review Niklas Tilly Queensland University of Technology Survey of sensing and perception systems in autonomous driving Muhammad Hussain University of Western Australia Prioritizing local temporal context in traffic data imputation by tensor decomposition Shubham Sharma Queensland University of Technology Integrating solar energy into electric vehicle charging: User preferences in Western Australia Miguel Loyola University of Western Australia | Modelling residents travel behaviour during a summer Olympics and Paralympics: Concepts, approaches and methods Muhammad Usman Haider Principal Economics Ltd The travel mode share changes of the ‘four types of commuters’ for Greater Brisbane between 2011-21 David Hayward Aptura Consulting The role of trust in route choice decisions using traffic information apps Milad Ghasri UNSW Canberra The demographics of private motor VKT, BEV uptake and vehicle ownership: Analytics and findings from NZ Eilya Torshizian Principal Economics Ltd | A maritime industry 4.0 approach to cybersecurity: Layered digital twin framework Monty Singh Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Understanding industry views on the facilitators and barriers of using portable traffic control devices at roadworks Ashim Debnath Deakin University Identifying visitor accommodation and event choice behaviour to develop a traffic simulation model for an inter-city Olympics & Paralympics Mohammad Rafayet Hossain Queensland University of Technology A risk-reduction approach to roadway infrastructure adaptation prioritization Elise Miller-Hooks George Mason University | What is an optimal speed limit? Glen Koorey ViaStrada Ltd Assessing rear-end crash risk of Light Mobility Vehicles (LMVs) at urban mid-block: A case study Aisyah Nur Jannah RMIT University Australia Relationships between drivers’ safety perception and merging behaviour in work zones Tharindu Ranawaka Deakin University The impact of school speed zones on driving behaviour Emily Moylan University of Sydney |
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch | ||||
| 1:30 - 2:35 | Transport Sustainability Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Intelligent transport Alexander Paz, Queensland University of Technology Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Health and environment Richard Westerman, AT Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Transport Modelling Daniel Jahanshahi, Wellington City Council Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Transport Safety Glen Koorey, ViaStrada Seminar Rm 405-422 |
| Parallel Sessions 8 | This stream is now closed. | The effectiveness of variable speed limit strategies to improve freeway performance Elliott Panos Main Roads Western Australia Split failure identification: Modified methods for loop detector &trajectory-based identification Shubham Sharma Queensland University of Technology PINN-KD: A physics-informed knowledge distillation framework for vehicle trajectory prediction Chunliang Wu University of Western Australia | Shared mobility in two contrasting Christchurch communities: Filling the gaps? Simon Kingham University of Canterbury Carbon accounting and economic modelling of Substainably sourced bio-binders in NZ transport infrastructure Hariskankar Menon University of Auckland Numbers in Safety: Pedestrian safety and activity in Melbourne Vidumini Pamuditha Daluwathu Mulle Gamage / David Levinson University of Sydney | Modeling coopetition relationships in aviation using Non-Atomic Game theory Iryna Heiets RMIT University Australia Optimising location assignment in a synthetic demand generation framework for a regional Australian city Sapan Tiwari RMIT University Australia Evacuation optimisation with Shared Autonomous Vehicles Yunlong Wang University of Auckland | Tram stop safety: Implications of Vision Zero and the Safe System framework Graham Currie Monash University Effects of visible police presence on speeding behaviour and end-of-queue crash risk at roadworks Ashim Debnath Deakin University The road safety and multi-modal impacts of on-street parking Jeanette Ward Abley Ltd |
| 2:35 - 3:00 | Afternoon Break | ||||
| Afternoon Keynote Session | Session Chair: Doug Wilson, Univrsity of Auckland (TRC) Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 3:00 - 3:40 | Keynote: Dr Richard Meade, Cognitus Economic Insight: Transport Regulation Strategy Project "Regulation 2025": A 10-Year Retrospective Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 3:40 - 4:20 | Keynote: Secretary General Young Tae Kim, OECD/International Transport Forum: The role of international collaboration in fostering best-practice transport policy Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 4:20 - 4:30 | Awarding Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 4:30 - 4:45 | Closing Remarks Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
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| 4:45 | End of Day 3 | ||||
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Programme*
*Subject to change without prior notice. Click on the date or calendar icon to view the daily schedule.
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
| 8:00 - All day | Registration (Conference Foyer) |
| 9:00 - 9:10 | Welcome to Day 1 Mihi Whakatau and Welcome Address Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 9:10 - 9:20 | Opening Remarks: Paul O' Connell, Ministry of Transport Deputy Chief Executive, Sector Strategy Group Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 9:20 - 9:50 | Keynote: Professor Kim Dirks, University of Auckland: Beyond the road: effects of road infrastructure on individuals and communities Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 9:50 - 10:30 | Keynote: Professor Nadia Gkritza, Purdue University: Powering the Future: Driving Sustainable Transportation Through Infrastructure Innovation and Public Adoption Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Morning Break |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Parallel Sessions 1 |
| Transport and emissions Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Getting realistic fuel use and emission estimates in VEPM Jayne Louise Metcalfe Emission Impossible Insights of PHEV for Australia's net-zero transition Pradha Thiyaneswaran S P Jain School of Global Management |
| Transport safety Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Low cost safety improvements for rural intersections Hamish Mackie Mackie Research Risk on our roads by mode: then and now Jennifer McSaveney Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka What's driving road-crash trauma? Kain Glensor Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka |
| Transport asset data Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Valuation of Local Roads in New Zealand Joe Corbett-Davies Abley Better Assets, Smarter Decisions: Consistent Data's Power Andrew Mckillop Road Efficiency Group Te Ringa Maimoa Value Capture: Real estate value changes and transport Colin McLeod Morrison New Zealand Transport Agency |
| Agent-based Modelling Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | An Overview of the National Transport Model (Monty) Jade Mackay Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka Congestion Confession Mac Townsend Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka Impact of Alcohol Interlock Program: Updated IDI analysis Joanne Leung Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka |
| Transport resilience Seminar Rm 405-422 | Smart disruption minimisation - Te Ararata Walmsley Bridge Colin Shields Tonkin and Taylor Locked-in Transport Paths & Post-Disaster Recovery Effects Niloufar Dini University of Otago The transition of automated mobilities in New Zealand Imran Muhammad Massey University |
| ATRF - Assessment and Appraisal Seminar Rm 405-430 | Road traffic near misses: A cost-benefit analysis framework using IoT data Ivan Leung Rhelm A framework for New Zealand public transport performance measures Karl Baker Stantec New Zealand Progressive subsidy allocations for transport equity and efficiency: policy insights from the ABM-ETOP framework Ruiyi Zhao University of New South Wales |
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 - 3:00 | Parallel Sessions 2 |
| Transport and emissions Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Optimizing Staff Commute Emissions Data: Affordable Method Kathryn Ovenden Auckland Council Parking management - the holy grail of emissions reduction? Kylie Huard Stantec Knowing New Zealanders: E-bike & E-scooter Evolution Carol Christie New Zealand Transport Agency |
| Public transport fare and impacts Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Discounted Fares as Equity Tool for Transport Disadvantage Helen Fitt University of Otago, Christchurch Deep fare reductions – WLG and BNE: impacts on travel behaviour Ian P Wallis Ian Wallis Associates Ltd Queensland's $0.50 Fares: Public Transport & Cost Impacts Andrea Pellegrini ITLS, University of Sydney |
| Transport demand management Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Does road-space reallocation affect network VKT? Glen Koorey Viastrada Addressing Bridge Bottlenecks in Auckland Transport Network Gang Yu Auckland Transport Setting an Optimal Congestion Charge David Lupton David Lupton & Associates Ltd |
| Vehicle fleet modelling Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Long-term light vehicle fleet projections) Joanne Leung Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka Modelling uptake of electric vehicles Jayden Mudge Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka Modelling NZ motor vehicle VKT Kain Glensor Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka |
| Transport enablement and environment Seminar Rm 405-422 | Engaging younger adults on mobility experiences in NZ Leoni Mckelvey WSP NZ Bridging the Gap: Environmental and Policy Challenges in Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal in New Zealand Bevan Clement University of Auckland Exploring trade-offs between parking pricing and proximity for commuters in the context of private AVs & unbundled residential parking Graham Currie Monash University |
| ATRF - Urban Transport Seminar Rm 405-430 | Public transport in Wellington City: Insights from the Pōneke / Wellington Transport Survey Sandra Mandic Wellington City Council Strategic approach to advancing urban mobility data and insights Danial Jahanshahi Wellington City Council Modelling transport accessibility impacts on housing affordability and firm productivity using a quantitative spatial model and land use transport interaction Aliasgar Inayathusein Veitch Lister Consulting |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | Afternoon Break |
| 3:30 - 5:00 | Parallel Sessions 3 |
| Smart Transport Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Smart Transport Networks: Framework for better decisions Andrew Mckillop Road Efficiency Group Te Ringa Maimoa Planning E-Scooter Routes: Real Data for Smart Micromobility Wai Chi Goldie Leung University of Canterbury |
| Transport safety Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Testing work-related road safety Harm Reduction Action Plan Clare George and Hamish Mackie Mackie Research Understanding Raised Safety Platforms in Multimodal Use Andy Irwin & Putri Kusumawardhani Auckland Transport |
| Transport data and analytics Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | International meta-analysis of road pricing elasticities? Andrew Schoultz Ministry of Transport | Te Manatū Waka Use of mobile phone data for transport demand estimation David Lupton David Lupton & Associates Ltd |
| Transport appraisals and evaluation Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Transport investment efficiency: Real opton analysis Wentao Yang New Zealand Transport Agency Evaluating Dynamic Wireless Charging for Electric Buses Harshana Senanayake University of Auckland |
| Inclusive transport Seminar Rm 405-422 | Innovative & affordable transport: lessons from overseas Simon Kingham University of Canterbury "I do my best without complaining": Accessibility & Housing Helen Fitt University of Otago, Christchurch |
| ATRF - Transport modelling & Analytics Seminar Rm 405-430 | The impacts of connected vehicle data for local area traffic management Kasun Wijayaratna University of Technology Sydney The development of a nationwide demand forecasting model Dave Smith Abley Transportation Consultants |
| 4:45 - 6:00 | Welcome Reception (Conference Foyer) |
| 4:45 | Day 1 Closing Remarks |
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
| 8:00 - All day | Registration |
| 9:00 am - 9:10am | Welcome to Day 2 Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 9:10 - 9:50 | Keynote: Professor Rico Merkert, University of Sydney: Air Travel and Supply Chains in Transition: Will Innovation Deliver Sustainability and Keep Aviation Affordable? Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 9:50 - 10:30 | Keynote: Stacey van der Putten, Auckland Transport: Affordable Public Transport for Government and Users Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Morning Break |
| 11:00 - 12:15 | Parallel Sessions 4 |
| Active Travel Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Governance of walkability: Political and economic influences, limited evidence-base, and possible unintended outcomes Tamara Bozovic Stellar Projects Ltd Impacts of signalised crossings on pedestrian access to train stations Tim Zhang University of Sydney Motivations behind private e-rideable use in Perth, WA Tristan Reed University of Western Australia Modelling distance heterogeneity in active school travel: The latent influence of a permissive family lifestyle Laya Hossein Rashidi University of Sydney |
| Public Transport Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | High-speed rail and innovation: Unpacking the mechanisms Nicholas Hurley Monash University Measuring how harassment type and experiences impacts personal safety perceptions of women on urban rail Rumana Sarker Monash University Replacing fixed-schedule buses with demand-responsive transport: A modelling approach to equitable, affordable, and low-carbon mobility Sohani Liyanage Swinburne University of Technology Raising a kid is like sending a rocket ship to the moon”: Exploring parents' role in children’s independent use of public transport Maryam Jafari Monash University |
| Travel Behaviour Surveys Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Perceived benefit and willingness to use private autonomous cars for CBD commuting Graham Currie Monash University Do light rail systems support shared road infrastructure and place development? A case study of George Street, Sydney. Kanella Dimos SCT Consulting The role of infrastructure in shaping active travel behaviours: Experience in Sydney John Nelson University of Sydney At what break-even distance do people shift to sustainable modes? Shamsunnahar Yasmin Queensland University of Technology |
| Transport Modelling Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Validation of a new simulator at the Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research Muhammad Hussain University of Western Australia Driver speeding behaviour in shared zones: Case studies from Victoria Amrit Ghimire Deakin University Estimate pedestrian crash frequency from traffic conflicts using AI-based video analytics Shimul Haque Queensland University of Technology Understanding the impact of road network structure on traffic congestion Mehraab Nazir Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
| Assessment and Appraisal Seminar Rm 405-422 | What role do ‘Place’ benefits play in transport appraisal? Vartguess Markarian Markarian Economics Pty Ltd Capitalising Commutes: Estimating the Value of Travel Time in Residential Property Transactions Isaac Mann University of Sydney Developing a national variable pricing formula for community transport: An evidence-based approach Wei Sun University of South Australia A stratified decision making driven framework for transport policy evaluation Miguel Loyola University of Western Australia |
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 - 3:00 | Parallel Sessions 5 |
| Active Travel Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Assessing pedestrian and cyclist safety through exposure-adjusted crash risk in Greater Sydney Kasun Wijayaratna University of Technology Sydney Contextual factors for optimizing active transport infrastructure design Sara Haider University of Sydney Using e-scooter trips to illustrate spatial and temporal gaps in public transport service: A total generalized cost analysis Mahesha Jayawardhena Monash University A new measure of interaction quality between multimodal transit interchanges: A Melbourne case study Graham Currie Monash University |
| Public Transport Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Trip chaining accessibility measurement by public transport in Melbourne Ulfah Aliifah Rahmah Monash University Detecting bus stop congestion and bus bunching using citywide bus GPS data: A Brisbane case study Dan He University of Queensland Exploring psychosocial factors influencing adolescent use of public transport Maryam Jafari Monash University An audit tool for rating station pedestrian access routes for crime prevention through environmental design principles Rumana Sarker Monash University |
| Travel Behaviour Surveys Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Designing accessible AVs: Insights from people with disabilities Alexander Paz Queensland University of Technology Achieving the desired sustainable travel behaviour change: Insights from practitioners John Neslon University of Sydney Aware of the sunshine? Investigating the alignment of EV charging and PV generation in Australian households Jinjing Ye University of Sydney How useful can travel time be? Modelling the relationships between travel-based and out-of-trip activities Ana Luiza S. de Sa University of Melbourne |
| Transport Modelling Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Modelling the effects of travel time use on mode choice and the VOTS tackling self-selection and endogeneity bias Ana Luiza S. de Sa University of Melbourne Accommodating taste heterogeneity in a hybrid deep neural network discrete choice model Milad Ghasri UNSW Canberra Role of traffic stress and family influence in cycling mode choice Sapan Tiwari RMIT University Guiding critical discourse analysis in transport studies: The case of Wales’ 20mph speed limit Miguel Loyola University of Western Australia |
| Assessment and Appraisal Seminar Rm 405-422 | Innovating affordably: A benefit-cost analysis framework for evaluating BEV policies Anilan V University of South Australia Valuing travel time and reliability from emerging connected vehicle data Isaac Mann University of Sydney Estimating net benefits of high speed rail: How fit for purpose is Australia's economic appraisal guidance? Phil Potterton Economic Connections Alternative transport appraisal methodology with a focus on land-use and transport integration Eilya Torshizian Principal Economics Ltd |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | Afternoon Break |
| 3:30 - 5:00 | Parallel Sessions 6 |
| Active Travel Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | Expertise, or experience? A stakeholder based SWOT analysis of shared e-scooter systems in Australia Alexa Delbosc Monash University Developing a model parking strategy: The case of Sydney's Inner West Council Kendall Banfield University of Sydney Understanding the experience and priorities of passengers with accessibility needs during major unplanned rail disruptions Graham Currie Monash University |
| Public Transport Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Mobility as a Service: Challenges and opportunities Corinne Mulley University of Sydney Is rail commuting more sensitive to weather now that work from home increases the choice to avoid travel? Rumana Sarker Monash University Exploring the safety impacts of bus lanes Lorelei Schmitt & James Wratt NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi |
| Travel Behaviour Surveys Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Social needs and gaps in transit service: New GTFS tools & updates to 2021 data James Reynolds and Graham Currie Monash University Urban traffic patterns through the pandemic: Mobility disruptions and recovery in Western Australia (2019-2022) S Zaung Nau Curtin University Analysis of commuter mode choice with and without real-time Park-and-Ride information Andres Fielbaum University of Sydney |
| Transport Modelling Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Quantifying uncertainty in travel demand forecasts Stuart Donovan Motu Research Efficient online origin-destination prediction: A knowledge-driven hierarchical deep learning approach Zeren Xing University of Tokyo A demand-centric multi-level framework for bus hailing in intelligent cities Shamsunnahar Yasmin Queensland University of Technology |
| 4:35 | End of Day 2 |
| Bus Coach from Grafton Road to Princes Wharf | |
| 6:00 | Arrival at Hilton Auckland |
| 6:30 - 9:30 | Conference Dinner |
Thursday, 20 November 2025
| 8:00 - All day | Registration |
| 9:00 - 9:10 | Welcome to Day 3 Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 9:10 - 9:50 | Keynote: Professor Shimul Haque, Queensland University of Technology: Next-generation Transport Safety Using AI-based Video Analytics and Econometric Models Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 9:50 - 10:30 | Keynote: Michelle McCormick, Infrastructure New Zealand: Pathways to Sustainable Transport: Funding, Financing, and Affordability Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Morning Break |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | Parallel Session 7 |
| Freight Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | IT adoption and data-sharing in the meat cold supply chain logistics: Key drivers & barriers Sina Davoudi RMIT University Australia Analysis of the influential factors affecting rail freight demand: Evidence from Sri Lanka Chamila Tharangani Danthanarayana University of Sydney Transhipment connectivity: A new look at how distant geographies connect with trade partners Nadia M. Trent University of Waikato A normative approach to truck-tours formation for large-scale freight models Pedro Camargo Outer Loop Consulting Pty Australia |
| Intelligent Transport Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | Electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion paradox: A critical policy review Niklas Tilly Queensland University of Technology Survey of sensing and perception systems in autonomous driving Muhammad Hussain University of Western Australia Prioritizing local temporal context in traffic data imputation by tensor decomposition Shubham Sharma Queensland University of Technology Integrating solar energy into electric vehicle charging: User preferences in Western Australia Miguel Loyola University of Western Australia |
| Travel Behaviour Surveys Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Modelling residents travel behaviour during a summer Olympics and Paralympics: Concepts, approaches and methods Muhammad Usman Haider Principal Economics Ltd The travel mode share changes of the ‘four types of commuters’ for Greater Brisbane between 2011-21 David Hayward Aptura Consulting The role of trust in route choice decisions using traffic information apps Milad Ghasri UNSW Canberra The demographics of private motor VKT, BEV uptake and vehicle ownership: Analytics and findings from NZ Eilya Torshizian Principal Economics Ltd |
| Transport Modelling Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | A maritime industry 4.0 approach to cybersecurity: Layered digital twin framework Monty Singh Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Understanding industry views on the facilitators and barriers of using portable traffic control devices at roadworks Ashim Debnath Deakin University Identifying visitor accommodation and event choice behaviour to develop a traffic simulation model for an inter-city Olympics & Paralympics Mohammad Rafayet Hossain Queensland University of Technology A risk-reduction approach to roadway infrastructure adaptation prioritization Elise Miller-Hooks George Mason University |
| Transport Safety Seminar Room 405-422 | What is an optimal speed limit? Glen Koorey ViaStrada Ltd Assessing rear-end crash risk of Light Mobility Vehicles (LMVs) at urban mid-block: A case study Aisyah Nur Jannah RMIT University Australia Relationships between drivers’ safety perception and merging behaviour in work zones Tharindu Ranawaka Deakin University The impact of school speed zones on driving behaviour Emily Moylan University of Sydney |
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:35 | Parallel Sessions 8 |
| Transport Sustainability Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 | This stream is now cancelled. |
| Intelligent transport Lecture Theatre Rm 405-460 | The effectiveness of variable speed limit strategies to improve freeway performance Elliott Panos Main Roads Western Australia Split failure identification: Modified methods for loop detector &trajectory-based identification Shubham Sharma Queensland University of Technology PINN-KD: A physics-informed knowledge distillation framework for vehicle trajectory prediction Chunliang Wu University of Western Australia |
| Health and environment Lecture Theatre Rm 401-439 | Shared mobility in two contrasting Christchurch communities: Filling the gaps? Simon Kingham University of Canterbury Carbon accounting and economic modelling of Substainably sourced bio-binders in NZ transport infrastructure Hariskankar Menon University of Auckland Numbers in Safety: Pedestrian safety and activity in Melbourne Vidumini Pamuditha Daluwathu Mulle Gamage / David Levinson University of Sydney |
| Transport Modelling Lecture Theatre Rm 401-401 | Modeling coopetition relationships in aviation using Non-Atomic Game theory Dr Iryna Heiets RMIT University Australia Optimising location assignment in a synthetic demand generation framework for a regional Australian city Sapan Tiwari RMIT University Australia Evacuation optimisation with Shared Autonomous Vehicles Yunlong Wang University of Auckland |
| Transport Safety Seminar Rm 405-422 | Tram stop safety: Implications of Vision Zero and the Safe System framework James Reynolds and Graham Currie Monash University Effects of visible police presence on speeding behaviour and end-of-queue crash risk at roadworks Ashim Debnath Deakin University The road safety and multi-modal impacts of on-street parking Jeanette Ward Abley Ltd |
| 2:35 - 3:00 | Afternoon Break |
| 3:00 - 3:40 | Keynote: Dr Richard Meade, Cognitus Economic Insight: Transport Regulation Strategy Project "Regulation 2025": A 10-Year Retrospective Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 3:40 - 4:20 | Keynote: Secretary General Young Tae Kim, OECD/International Transport Forum: The role of international collaboration in fostering best-practice transport policy Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 4:20 - 4:30 | Awarding Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 4:30 - 4:45 | Day 3 Closing Remarks Lecture Theatre Rm 405-470 |
| 4:45 | End of Day 3 |
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