The Director-General of Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads in Australia has stressed how a successful delivery of the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane can only happen by embracing the latest in transport technology. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the ITS Australia Summit 2025…, Sally Stannard emphasised the importance of innovation, technology, and collaboration in building safer and sustainable communities.
Looking towards 2032, Ms Stannard talked about the importance of adapting to changes in transport modelling… explaining: “I’m desperately seeking a technology based way that doesn’t involve traffic cones on the road to provide a priority lane for VIPs.” …The Director General also urged suppliers to push their technology solutions… “I need your technology-based assistance to make that also aesthetically pleasing for our customers,” she said. …HMI Technologies and Ohmio CEO Dean Zabrieszach… told the hundreds of delegates: “…we have a once-in-a-generation chance to showcase how intelligent transport can deliver smarter, cleaner, and more connected cities.”