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The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), which is tasked with advising on, planning, developing and overseeing the construction and operation of a transformational network along Australia’s east coast, is on course to deliver the Sydney to Newcastle High Speed Rail Business Case with tenders awarded to leading experts.   We’re happy to announce that VLC will deliver demand modelling for the EY-led Economics, Funding and Financing, and Development Modelling work package. Our team will undertake modelling for the initial Sydney to Newcastle connection, as well as deliver a new east coast model and initial forecasts between Melbourne and Brisbane. #demandmodelling #HSRA #highspeedrail #australia

It's officially the Year of the Snake, which represents the chance for renewal and growth. With that in mind, we'd like to wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year and all the best in the year ahead 🐍

Ever feel like you’re missing something? In transport modelling, we can generally get reasonable answers and insights from our tools. But sometimes we get the feeling that something important is not being captured. Keep reading as our own Daniel Veryard walks us through an innovative and practical way to reflect customer valuations of bus priority within a standard transport model: #transportmodelling #strategicmodelling #publictransport #brisbane VLC co-authors include Cameron Reid, Nancye Ng, Haoang Li, Azim Bhutta, Stuart Donovan and Zachary-Jacques Gray

From all of our team, we just wanted to take the opportunity to say happy holidays. After today, our offices will be closed for the holidays until January 6, 2025, so we'll see you in the New Year!

Do you know a graduate or early career professional who wants to contribute new, innovative ideas and solutions to a wide range of transport infrastructure and planning projects nationally? If the answer is yes and you're based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, we have some exciting opportunities in our team that you may want to learn more about: #transportmodelling #hiringnow #recruitment

How much do you know about Activity Based Models? Many Australian state government transport authorities are currently developing ABMs, which differ from the strategic models that currently underpin infrastructure and policy planning across the country. Keep reading to learn more about the basics of ABMs and how they could be beneficial to Australia’s transport planning future: #activitybasedmodelling #transportmodelling #strategicmodelling

UPCOMING VIC EVENT: What is the path forward for sustainable transport systems in Australia? We'll be tackling this topic - in conjunction with WSP and the VIC/TAS branch of AITPM - Leadership in Traffic and Transport - next week at an in-person technical event in Melbourne. In addition to talks from Ross Savedge and Melissa Rachan, VLC's own Punthila Jayarathne will be presenting insights on the real accessibility challenges faced by economically disadvantaged groups. Learn more about the event and register now: https://lnkd.in/gJMp3nMX #accessibility #publictransport #transportplanning

We'd like to wish everyone a Diwali filled with peace, joy, and brightness! Diwali symbolises the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. With that in mind, we hope that this Diwali brings you happiness and prosperity.

Want to know more about the future of sustainable transport systems in Australia? We're cohosting a technical event with WSP for the AITPM - Leadership in Traffic and Transport Victoria/Tasmania branch of members - the focus of which is on fascinating and important topics like enhancing equity, modernising PT and bicycle network planning at a state-wide level. Our own Ross Savedge and Punthila Jayarathne will be presenting, alongside Melissa Rachan from WSP. Register now to book your place: #sustainabletransport #activetransport #transportplanning #cityshaping

Our own Stephen Pang and Marina Cato just held a guest lecture at Monash University on the nuances and challenges of making theoretical models and how they actually get applied in the real world. We loved being able to discuss the big questions with master's students who will soon be helping to shape the future of Australia (and the world). Special thanks to Wynita Griggs for coordinating this great event! #monash #transportmodelling #4stepmodelling #consulting