Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Australia’s Transport for NSW join hands to advance adaptive traffic management in India

VADODARA: In a significant step toward advancing intelligent mobility solutions in India, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Transport for New South Wales (NSW), Government of Australia, to collaborate on the research, adaptation, and deployment of Adaptive Traffic Management Systems suited to India’s complex road conditions.

The collaboration will leverage NSW’s globally recognized Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS) — a technology currently operating at over 65,000 intersections across 200 cities in 32 countries.

Under the MoU, GSV will conduct a pilot project deploying SCATS through joint research, while co-developing a version that addresses India’s heterogeneous, dynamic, and unstructured traffic environments. In line with the government’s vision for self-reliance, the initiative aims to source hardware locally under the “Make in India” program wherever feasible.

The partnership will also pave the way for executive training programs using SCATS software. These will be jointly designed modules to ensure smooth integration and contextual application within Indian urban settings. Furthermore, the collaboration includes joint research projects and the translation of SCATS learning materials into Indian languages, widening accessibility and knowledge sharing.

Speaking about the collaboration, Adele Beachley, Executive Director, SCATS / Transport for NSW, said,

“This partnership marks an exciting opportunity to tailor SCATS’ globally proven adaptive traffic system to India’s dynamic and complex traffic conditions.”

The partnership underscores GSV’s growing role as a hub for transport innovation and global collaboration, aligned with India’s mission to modernize its infrastructure through technology-driven solutions under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.