The Gold Coast Cooperative Corridor (GC3) has been launched, a landmark collaboration set to advance connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies in Australia.
The initiative between Lexus Australia, the City of Gold Coast, and the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, was announced at the ITS Australia Summit opening celebrations.
GC3 is expected to accelerate the deployment and real-world testing of cooperative and intelligent transport systems (C-ITS), supporting safer, cleaner, and more efficient mobility networks in the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A cooperative corridor is a connected stretch of transport infrastructure equipped with smart technologies that enable real-time communication between vehicles, roadside systems, and traffic management networks. This digital connectivity underpins next-generation mobility, helping reduce congestion, prevent collisions, and optimise the performance of the entire road ecosystem.
Stage 1: Building the connected city
In its first phase, GC3 will establish a living testbed across key Gold Coast intersections, deploying C-ITS-enabled roadside units, smart signal controllers, and AI-driven analytics platforms.
These innovations will demonstrate how data integration, connectivity, and automation can deliver tangible safety and efficiency benefits. The outcomes will inform evidence-based policy, guide infrastructure investment, and provide best-practice frameworks for future CAV deployments across Australia.
A collaborative step forward for Australia’s ITS ecosystem
The launch of GC3 highlights how collaboration between industry, government, and research can accelerate the development of practical, scalable ITS solutions.
“ITS Australia is proud to see initiatives like the Gold Coast Cooperative Corridor bringing together public and private partners to deliver this life saving technology for Australians” said Susan Harris, CEO of ITS Australia.
“This is about all of us working together to deliver a much-needed transport revolution that will make us safer on the roads, keep the roads moving and keep emissions down. This is the future.”
The Gold Coast Cooperative Corridor marks a pivotal step toward a fully connected transport ecosystem – setting a new benchmark for smart-city innovation and reinforcing Australia’s role as a leader in intelligent transport systems.
