1. The ITS Action Plan
October 2016

2. Overview
Introduction and background
Government’s current approach to ITS
Our work programme and key focus areas
Some key themes and opportunities

3. The New Zealand Government’s overall transport objective3

4. Government's approach to ITS: the ITS Action Plan
In 2013, the Ministry of Transport decided it should develop an ITS strategy, or as it became, an Action Plan
Aim is to ensure we are ready to take advantage of ITS technologies that would benefit New Zealand
Final Action Plan was based on several rounds of consultation over 18 months
Released in June 2014 4

5. The building blocks 5

6. Our regulatory framework shouldn't be an unnecessary barrier6

7. Trials and demonstrations will help us transition7

8. Data creates opportunities for intelligent mobility
Data also creates economic benefits through its re-use to develop new products and services. For example, in the United Kingdom, the opening up of Transport for London data has been valued at £15–58 million and resulted in the development of around 500 apps by private companies 8

9. Technology will continue to reduce harms

10. We will have to consider future skills and training

11. New concepts are emerging

12. For further details see www.transport.govt.nz