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 on the state’s Gold Coast, 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 as the games approach and asked the industry to come up with ideas, 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.”
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The Director General also urged suppliers to push their technology solutions to deliver the best games for visitors, competitors and organisers. “I need your technology-based assistance to make that also aesthetically pleasing for our customers,” she said. “We’re preparing a transport and mobility strategy in collaboration with our transport partners.”
HMI Technologies and Ohmio CEO Dean Zabrieszach, a former President of ITS Australia, expanded on the theme telling the hundreds of delegates: “With the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, we have a once-in-a-generation chance to showcase how intelligent transport can deliver smarter, cleaner, and more connected cities.
“Imagine it: Millions of journeys across venues and regions, each one powered by sustainable mobility solutions, zero-emission fleets, autonomous shuttles, and real-time digital traffic management ensuring seamless experiences and the legacy of 2032 – not just stadiums and medals, but a model for how technology helps communities move, live, and connect better.
“As our ITS Australia network continues to grow, we have a unique opportunity to show the world that intelligent transport isn’t about moving vehicles faster – it’s about moving people. Smarter, faster and safer.”
(Picture – Queensland Government)
