Minister’s globe handover reinforces Government’s commitment to ITS World Congress 2027
The Roads Minister Justin Madders has received the ceremonial ITS World Congress globe at the ITS UK President’s Dinner in London, reinforcing the UK Government’s commitment to Birmingham 2027. The globe has been passed to each Host Nation at the closing ceremony of the previous Congress, with it travelling from Korea at last month’s international […]
Chris Lane wins ITS UK’s top award while Ian Patey is honoured again at ceremony in London
Chris Lane, Ian Patey, Andrea Reacroft and Oscar Law have won the four personal honours at the ITS UK Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to transport technology, international achievement, female leadership and emerging talent. Former Transport for West Midlands innovation chief Mr Lane (pictured, centre) received the Rees Hills Award for Outstanding Personal Contribution, while WSP’s […]
Highways Voices: ‘Pothole Hunter’ explains how AI could help authorities get ahead of road defects
Road authorities need information they can act on to prevent defects becoming costly maintenance problems, according to the former Formula 1 engineer known as the “Pothole Hunter”. Speaking on this week’s Highways Voices, Jonathan Selbie of Swedish technology company Univrses explains how artificial intelligence and cameras fitted to everyday vehicles can help identify deteriorating road […]