Connected Vehicle data transforms communities across Australia

Sydney, Australia - 4th June 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Australian councils are revolutionising their infrastructure management by using cutting-edge Connected Vehicle technology. Data insights from Compass IoT are leading to safer roads, improved traffic flow, and better resource allocation. 

Connected Vehicle data comes directly from vehicles, providing granular information such as speeds, g-forces, near-misses, and travel times. The dataset, representative of all traffic on local roads, is a game-changer for council traffic projects.

In a groundbreaking project, Sidelines Traffic helped the Sunshine Coast Council understand if retrofitted speed cushions improved safety for vulnerable road users. The crossing en route to a local primary school presented safety concerns before the intervention, with 85th percentile speeds reaching 46.70km/h. At these speeds, there was a 95% likelihood that a child would be fatally injured if struck by a vehicle.

"Compass IoT data is a game changer for active transport. Why? I can look up any site to understand existing speeds around crossings," shared Prue Oswin from Sidelines Traffic.

Following the installation of the speed cushions, speeds dropped by 14km/h, significantly reducing the risk of fatal injury to a child to less than 25%. This remarkable change informed the implementation at two additional sites. 

But the innovation doesn’t stop there.

The City of Onkaparinga in South Australia also used Compass data to investigate speeding complaints along Rockbourne Grove and Sunderland Crescent in Seaford. Within minutes, data revealed average and 85th percentile speeds were well below the posted 50km/h limit. With this evidence, the council could confidently provide feedback to residents and ensure resources were allocated efficiently. 

Similarly, Ku-ring-gai Council used origin-destination data to understand driver shortcuts through residential areas. The council found that 48.9% of drivers were taking shortcuts in the morning peak, primarily on weekdays. This valuable insight informed traffic changes to the area, optimising traffic flow.

These projects illustrate how Connected Vehicle data is a powerful tool for transport initiatives, empowering councils to solve local network problems within budget. 

“This data isn’t just about numbers; it’s about creating safer communities. We’re empowering councils to make data-driven decisions for the benefit of residents,” said Michael Kwok, Key Accounts Manager at Compass IoT.

To explore these innovations, Compass is hosting the Greater Sydney Transport Leaders Forum on 19th June. In collaboration with ASON Group and IPWEA, this exclusive event will connect transport leaders in local government, sharing insights and previewing the new tools driving community transformation. Register your interest here.

For further information

David Lillo-Trynes

Head of Partners and Community

david.lt@compassiot.com.au 

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Teagan McKay

Communications & Media Strategist

teagan@compassiot.com.au 

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About Compass IoT

Founded in 2018, Compass IoT is a multi-award-winning connected vehicle data aggregator that uses vehicle-generated insights to help transport professionals build better, safer, and more resilient cities. Compass provides granular insights to clients across Australia, New Zealand, North America, the United Kingdom, and Asia. Learn more at www.compassiot.com.au.