Government releases extra £220 million for pothole repairs
Nearly 7,000 miles of road resurfacing will be completed this year, according to new figures, as the government looks to give drivers more breathing space and help with the cost of living. Figures from local councils shows over 10% more resurfacing than took place last year as data also shows that councils are starting to properly […]
ITS UK and ITS Korea renew partnership to strengthen technology and business links
The UK’ s Intelligent Transport Systems society and its Korean equivalent ITS Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation between their transport technology industries, support business connections and share expertise on improving journeys. Signed at the ITS World Congress in the Korean city of Gangneung, the agreement renews a partnership first established […]
2027 ITS World Congress opens call for contributions
ERTICO – ITS Europe has announced the opening of submissions for the Technical Programme at the 33rd ITS World Congress in Birmingham, UK, inviting researchers, academics, transport professionals, policymakers, and industry experts from around the world to share their expertise, research findings and experience. Taking place from 25-29 October 2027, the Congress marks the perfect […]
Put your technology in front of your next global customer: ITS World Congress 2027 opens Call for Demonstrations
Companies developing the next generation of transport technology are now being invited to put their new technologies, processes, services and more to work in front of the people who could buy, deploy and champion them worldwide, as the ITS World Congress 2027 opens its Call for Demonstrations. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 25–29 October […]
West Midlands Mayor backs smaller bus companies in latest step to bring network under public control
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has invited small and local bus operators to bid for individual bus routes as the region takes its next step towards bringing the network back under public control. To enable smaller bus companies to compete alongside big providers, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has designed a series of […]
BMW to combine navigation and driver assistance in new 3D display
BMW is to introduce a new navigation feature combining route guidance, vehicle surroundings and driver assistance information in a single 3D display from November 2026. BMW Maps with Driver Assistance will be available on vehicles equipped with BMW Operating System X, giving drivers a clearer view of their position on the road and how assistance […]
UK delegation sees how Gangneung uses AI to cut delays and speed emergency responses
Members of the UK delegation to the 2026 ITS World Congress have seen for themselves how the host city Gangneung is using artificial intelligence to connect its transport systems, improve traffic flow and help emergency vehicles reach incidents eight minutes faster. During a VIP visit to the Korean city’s Urban Information Centre, they heard how […]
Transport Scotland and Amey to conduct essential Erskine Bridge investigations
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential investigations on the A82 southbound, between the Erskine Bridge and Dunglass Roundabout, from Friday 23 October until Sunday 15 November 2026. To facilitate these works, single lane closures will be in place on weekend nights only (Friday and Saturday nights), between 8pm and 10am the following morning. Access for emergency service vehicles will be […]
TfL and Santander to launch new Santander Cycles app
TfL and Santander have announced the forthcoming launch of a new Santander Cycles app on 17 November, featuring a range of major improvements that will make hiring a bike even easier for Londoners and visitors. From 17 November, customers will be able to buy passes before travelling, and find available bikes and docking stations more […]
Grantham Southern Relief Road reaches major milestone
The new Grantham Southern Relief Road bridge over the River Witham and East Coast Main Line is now fully in place after months of work. The operation to move the 2,500 tonne bridge into place started in March and required careful precision to ensure it stayed on the correct trajectory and was perfectly aligned. Works […]