Minister highlights role of ITS in delivering safer and more efficient journeys
The Minister for Local Transport Lilian Greenwood has highlighted the role intelligent transport technologies are playing in supporting the government’s wider transport objectives of delivering safer, easier and more efficient journeys. In a video message played at the ITS UK Parliamentary Reception, the Minister pointed to the government’s recently published road safety strategy, which includes […]
Rennicks at 50: Highways Voices learns about five decades of innovation and resilience
Road safety and intelligent transport solutions specialist Rennicks is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and this Highways Voices podcast marks the milestone, featuring Rennicks Chairman Michael Flanagan and Director Robert Tait. Mr Flanagan reflects on the company’s journey from its origins in Ireland in the mid-1970s to becoming a recognised name in traffic signs, vehicle registration […]
Mobius Networks’ Peter Simm uses “Bob” the roadside unit to highlight cyber security risks
Leading cyber security expert Peter Simm has delivered a memorable warning to the intelligent transport sector using a fictional roadside unit called “Bob” to underline the importance of cyber security. Speaking at the annual at ITS UK’s Parliamentary Reception, sponsored by IoT telecommunications company Mobius Networks, the company’s Strategic Business Manager abandoned the traditional policy […]
ITS UK chief Max Sugarman calls for investment, open data and future-ready transport technology
ITS UK Chief Executive Max Sugarman has used the organisation’s Parliamentary Reception to champion transport technology’s growing economic importance while setting out a series of policy priorities aimed at unlocking further innovation. Addressing industry leaders, MPs and officials in Westminster, Mr Sugarman (pictured) reiterated the organisation’s findings that transport technology now contributes £3.2 billion annually […]
First exhibitors confirmed for Birmingham ITS World Congress 2027 as exhibition space fills fast
The organisers of the 2027 ITS World Congress at Birmingham’s NEC have announced the first exhibitors confirmed for the event, with more than a quarter of the available exhibition space already secured 500 days ahead of the Congress. ERTICO – ITS Europe, which is organising the 33rd ITS World Congress alongside hosts Transport for West […]
Webinar explores PAS 2161 and the future of road condition monitoring
Tomorrow TRL are partnering with LCRIG and Highways News to run a dedicated webinar for technology providers interested in achieving PAS2161 approval. PAS 2161 approval refers to certification or accreditation that a road condition monitoring technology or survey method complies with the UK standard PAS 2161:2024, the new specification for collecting and reporting road condition […]
Final papers announced for JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium returns this September with a packed programme of presentations covering everything from artificial intelligence and connected roadworks through to prison transport, detector standards and the future of ageing traffic signal infrastructure. Taking place in Lincoln and organised by JCT Consultancy, the long-running event is the UK’s premier forums for […]
AA President calls for proper road maintenance, not reactive repairs
Britain’s roads have become the “number one issue” for drivers, businesses and the economy, the president of the AA, Edmund King OBE, has warned. Speaking on the AA Cars-sponsored YouTube channel, The Logbook, Mr King said that motorists are paying billions into the Treasury, while too many roads remain dangerous, badly repaired and roadworks poorly […]
Suzy Charman and Steve Elderkin get OBEs in King’s Birthday Honours
The Executive Director for the Road Safety Foundation Dr Suzy Charman and Director of Environmental Sustainability for National Highways, Steve Elderkin, have both been recognised with OBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Dr Charman was recognised for services to road safety, while Mr Elderkin was awarded his for services to the Environment and to […]
End of the road nears for Transport Scotland?
It’s being reported that the Scottish Government is going ahead with a manifesto commitment to bring Transport Scotland under direct ministerial control. The Herald Newspaper says: “Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government body responsible for overseeing Scotland’s roads, rail network and ferries, is set to lose its standalone status and be absorbed into the heart of […]