Shaping the Future of Transport at ITS Australia 2025
By Oliver Looker, Head of Transport & Mobility, NGIS
The recent ITS Australia Summit on the Gold Coast brought together the country’s leading transport innovators, and NGIS was proud to be part of the conversation. Over several days of keynotes, panels and demos, it was clear that Australia’s transport future is increasingly defined by real-time data, digital insights and collaborative innovation across the industry.
I was proud to represent NGIS at this year’s summit, joining hundreds of mobility experts to explore how cities can improve the movement of people, goods and services.
Data at the Centre of Transport Transformation
The summit highlighted a shift happening across the sector: the move from traditional roadside infrastructure toward scalable, digital decision-support tools.
From connected vehicle infrastructure to harmonised datasets and safety analytics, speakers shared a message: transport agencies cannot solve tomorrow’s congestion, event planning or safety challenges with yesterday’s tools.
A standout moment for me was the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi showcasing their work with our TraceMark™ Flow solution and Google’s newly launched RMI (Roads Management Insights), demonstrating how high-quality data enables agencies to spot unusual congestion patterns, understand network performance and make informed decisions faster.
Showcasing TraceMark™ Flow
We were proud to demonstrate TraceMark™ Flow, our actionable traffic intelligence platform built on Google’s comprehensive global traffic data.
TraceMark™ Flow gives agencies the ability to:
Analyse city-wide travel times with precision
Monitor priority corridors for safety and reliability
Identify unusual congestion in real time
Plan for both everyday movement and major events
Improve network performance without expensive roadside infrastructure
A Spotlight on Queensland Ahead of the Olympics
With Queensland planning for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, digital tools like TraceMark™ Flow are becoming essential.
I joined Paul Hutton on the Highways Voices podcast interview, to discuss how cities such as Thessaloniki have already scaled traffic monitoring coverage 10x using our data-driven approach, providing a blueprint for how Australian cities can boost resilience and safety while avoiding costly upgrades.
As Queensland prepares for a once-in-a-generation event, the ability to anticipate congestion, manage peaks and maintain reliable transport will be critical.
Industry Connections and Collaboration
Events like the ITS Australia Summit also serve as an invaluable opportunity to connect with peers, agencies and innovators. I had the pleasure of networking with industry colleagues, including Ian McPherson from Google, and welcomed new faces such as Rakalene Condon at Transmax into the transport technology community.
I also congratulate Susan Harris and the entire ITS Australia team for delivering a high-calibre program on the Gold Coast, one that clearly reflected the momentum building in the sector.
Looking Ahead
NGIS remains committed to supporting transport agencies across Australia and globally as they shift toward smarter, data-driven management of networks.
Whether preparing for the Olympics, improving daily commuter reliability, or scaling network monitoring without new roadside hardware, TraceMark™ Flow and RMI are shaping how cities approach mobility in the years ahead.
The NGIS team and I are already looking forward to attending ITS World Congress in Korea next year, in the meantime if you’d like to explore how NGIS can support your transport challenges, get in touch or watch our on-demand webinar to dive deeper into TraceMark™ Flow and Google’s Roads Management Insights.