Machines may end one of highways’ most high-risk jobs, report says
A new report suggests that mechanisation, such as automated cone laying machines could create a step-change for the highways sector, with experts suggesting it could significantly reduce injury risk while improving operational efficiency. The Healthier Highways Musculoskeletal Risk Profiling (MRPro) study looked at musculoskeletal (MSk) disorders, which account for a substantial proportion of ill health […]
Tyres that talk back: Connected vehicles’ real-time network intelligence on Highways Voices
In this week’s Highways Voices podcast we discover how connected vehicle data is transforming the way we understand and manage our roads. Industry veteran Steve Isaacs is Paul Hutton’s guest to explore an innovative solution from Swedish firm Nira Dynamics, using data from hundreds of thousands of Volkswagen Group vehicles to deliver real-time insights into […]
Highways Voices from Istanbul: Industry insights build momentum for Birmingham 2027
Here’s our third episode of Highways Voices from the ITS European Congress in Istanbul, and today there’s a clear eye on the future, as anticipation builds for the ITS World Congress in Birmingham in 2027. Host Paul Hutton brings together a mix of expert insight, industry conversation and on-the-ground perspective from one of the sector’s […]
Google’s Sarah-Jayne Williams: “The biggest barrier to seamless mobility is fragmentation”
Google Maps’ Director of Global Product Partnerships has told delegates at the ITS European Congress athat despite years of progress in journey planning and digital tools, the reality of seamless mobility is still falling short. Sarah-Jayne Williams, who works across Google’s mapping and mobility ecosystem, was speaking at the event in Istanbul’s plenary session, and […]
The tech exists, so how do we make connected roads happen?
Connected vehicle technology is no longer a future concept, it’s already embedded in the cars people drive and the networks we operate. So why does deployment still feel slow and fragmented? Recorded at the ITS European Congress in Istanbul, this panel discussion focuses on the real challenge facing the sector: how to move from capability […]
Birmingham 2027 delegation agrees to close co-operation with Korea’s World Congress this year
A team from the planning committee of the 2027 ITS World Congress at Birmingham’s NEC have held a high-level meeting with people working to deliver this year’s Congress in the Korean city of Gangneung where everyone agreed to pursue closer co-operation. The meeting took place during the ITS European Congress in Istanbul, and discussed practical […]
ITS European Congress: Ten voices driving innovation on today’s UK Pavilion “pitwalk”
We’re in Istanbul for the 2026 ITS European Congress this week, and we kick off our series of podcasts with our “pitwalk”, where we chat to the exhibitors on the UK Pavilion. Subscribe to Highways Voices on your favourite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Paul Hutton talks to ten guests in 25 minutes […]
ITS European Congress underway with call for co-operation and faster technology implementation
The Chairman of ERTICO – ITS Europe has told the opening ceremony of the ITS European Congress 2026 in Istanbul that the industry needs co-operation more than ever. Dr Angelos Amditis (pictured) said the host city’s bridges defined the city, technology and innovation are the new bridges – the new pathways to efficiencies and opportunities. […]
JCT Traffic Signals Symposium builds momentum with new sponsors and speakers signed up
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium has announced TRL has joined the list of Sponsors for September’s event at the University of Lincoln, joining YUNEX Traffic, Telent, NAL, PTV Group and SWARCO as backers of the revamped two-day conference. Meanwhile the latest addition to the programme have been confirmed, with the papers committee choosing Reading […]
“Policy meets pavement”: Kerbside takes centre stage in transport strategy
Kerbside management software solutions company Grid Smarter Cities says it is helping local authorities understand how better use of data will be critical to delivering the Government’s newly published Better Connected transport strategy. The strategy, which sets out a long-term vision for a more integrated and user-focused transport system, places strong emphasis on coordination, digital […]