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By Louisa Bloomer and Blake Feehely Originally published by Stantec: https://www.stantec.com/au/ideas/content/blog/2025/the-real-risk-of-using-ai-in-transportation-not-moving-fast-enough The cost of waiting on AI in transportation is too high. Here’s why it’s time to act—and how it can deliver better outcomes for our communities. We’ve spent years …
Three outstanding leaders have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to Australia’s transport network at the 2025 Roads Australia John Shaw Dinner. The highest honour of the evening, the John Shaw Medal, was bestowed upon its 30th recipient, David …
Published in Big Rigs Excerpt: In a post budget media release, Ehssan Veiszadeh, Chief Executive of Roads Australia, said investments such as $7.2 billion to upgrade the Bruce Highway, an additional $1 billion towards Victoria’s ‘Road Blitz’ and $1.8 billion …
Tom O’Keane Published in Roads & Infrastructure Magazine Excerpt: Ehssan Veiszadeh, Chief Executive of Roads Australia reiterated the organisation’s calls for nationwide reform to address rigid government procurement processes and design standards, which are hampering the adoption of innovation in …
Sean Mortell Published by Owner Driver Excerpt: In response, Roads Australia has welcomed the investment, saying continued investment and reform across road and rail will deliver significant community benefits. “Transport plays a vital role in improving living standards and enabling …
Daniel Woods Published by Fully Loaded Excerpt: Roads Australia Chief Executive Ehssan Veiszadeh believes the jump in investment will offer tangible community benefits. “Transport plays a vital role in improving living standards and enabling access to housing,” Veiszadeh says. “Even …
The $17.1 billion investment in transport infrastructure over 10 years announced in the 2025-26 Federal Budget has been welcomed by the sector as a critical investment to support economic growth and maintain living standards in our cities and regions. Ehssan …
Roads Australia has reiterated calls to address the culture of violence, intimidation and poor productivity on construction sites, following further allegations of criminal and abusive behaviour on public infrastructure projects in Victoria. Ehssan Veiszadeh, CEO of Roads Australia, said “We …
26 February 2025 by Jennifer Pittorino Transport is Australia’s social and economic engine, meaning collaboration and a total system view will be necessary to achieve a sustainable and efficient transport system under net zero conditions. In collaboration to accelerate Australia’s decarbonisation …
Roads Australia is calling for the Federal Government to bring transformational infrastructure investment back to the national agenda in its 2025–26 pre-budget submission.