ITS UK sets out five key priorities for transport technology in Autumn Budget Submission
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget on 30 October, ITS UK has published its submission, with five key priorities for the industry. The document, submitted to HM Treasury yesterday on 10 September calls for Government to: Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of ITS UK, said: “The upcoming Autumn Budget will be a critical moment for the UK’s […]
ITS World Congress unveils Premier Partner
The ITS World Congress organisation are proud to announce Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as the Premier Partner for the 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai, As a leader in sustainability and innovation, DEWA supports the UAE’s vision by providing cutting-edge services and innovative solutions in energy and potable water. DEWA’s vision is to […]
Durham Bus Station sets the standard for passenger experience
Durham’s new bus station is quickly becoming regarded as a ‘state-of-the-art’ facility for bus users in the North East, especially when it comes to travel information and positive passenger feedback. To create a welcoming and attractive space for visitors, the County Council has introduced the latest real time passenger information system, with transport technology company […]
VivaCity wins inaugural exhibitors’ award at JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
VivaCity’s smart signals control solution has won the first ITS UK-sponsored “Most Innovative product or Service at the Exhibition” award at the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham. The solution was chosen out of ten who were shortlisted for recognition at the popular event. “Congratulations to VivaCity on winning the inaugural ITS UK’s Most Innovative […]
Elland transformation marks next chapter for historic market town
The £6 million transformation of Elland town centre is now complete, ensuring it remains a thriving, safe and enjoyable place to spend time. The completion of work at Southgate was the final step in this ambitious project, which was made possible with over £6 million of funding from the UK Government’s Future High Streets Fund. Representatives […]
FLIR taking smart traffic control to a whole new level
FLIR will use the ITS World Congress 2024 next week to unveil a groundbreaking advance that has the capability to transform inter-urban traffic flow and road safety in smart cities. The ITS World Congress is a fitting launchpad for the company’s latest innovation, which is set to make automatic incident detection and traffic data collection […]
Essex: New bridge installed at Chelmer Waterside
GRAHAM have installed a new bridge across the River Chelmer for Chelmsford City Council in Essex, marking the first major milestone on the project. The two single-span bowstring arches weighing 110 tonnes were lifted into position by a 500-tonne crawler crane with the aid of a 280-tonne super lift for counterbalance. The arches had been […]
Q-Free releases new flexible, modular, and scalable tolling software solution
Q-Free has announced the release of its new software tolling solution: Intrada® Operational Back Office. Designed after years of experience with some of the world’s most respected and prominent tolling operations, Intrada Operational Back Office is a major new component within Q-Free’s Intrada suite of solutions which offers customers a comprehensive array of flexible tools […]
Winvic joins the Advisory Board of the Westminster Policy Liaison Group on ESG
Winvic Construction Ltd has been invited to join the Advisory Board of the Policy Liaison Group (PLG) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), as the sole main contractor representing the construction industry. This cross-party forum, based in Westminster, will benefit from Winvic’s industry expertise and leadership in advancing ESG initiatives. Arun Thaneja, Winvic’s Technical Services and Sustainability […]
For whom the toll tolls: Are motorists set to be charged for using the Rotherhithe tunnel?
Despite TfL commissioner Andy Lord insisting there were “no plans” to start charging drivers to use the Rotherhithe tunnel, concerns are mounting that road tolls could be imposed on a third river crossing in east London, According to the Evening Standard ‘critics’ suspect that many motorists will divert to the 116-year-old tunnel, which lies east of Tower Bridge […]
