Oxbotica unveils new brand, as company scales globally
The autonomous vehicle software developer Oxbotica is changing its name to Oxa, effective immediately. The company says the rebranding marks the next stage in the company’s growth, as the business prepares to scale in North America and Europe, and that the new brand “reflects the company’s global vision and go-to-market strategy for its suite of […]
Hammond predicts a rise in car enthusiast numbers as restrictions on use increase
The TV presenter and motoring journalist Richard Hammond is predicting growing numbers of people will identify as car enthusiasts and fight to protect their right to drive as authorities place greater restrictions on driving. The Grand Tour host spoke with the Highways Voices podcast before the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund motoring debate on the role […]
Highway engineer praises Kiely’s surface dressing
The Senior Engineer in Highway Maintenance at Sandwell Council in the West Midlands has posted on LinkedIn praising the value of surface dressing in his borough. Mathew Burling FIHE says the 2023 Surface Dressing programme kicked off in Sandwell earlier this month and they’re already seeing “some fantastic results”. He writes “in just 4 days […]
Core Highways and Clearway Group join forces to help improve safety and sustainability for roadworks
Clearway Group and Core Highways have agreed terms for a joint Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two companies work together on the development of new and existing traffic related products to keep operatives and road users safer – not just on their own works, but for the wider industry good. This follows a […]
Active journeys to Scottish schools remain higher than pre-pandemic levels
New data from the 2022 Hands Up Scotland Survey, which looks at how young people travel to school across Scotland, shows that walking, wheeling and cycling journeys are higher than pre-pandemic levels The Survey was first established in 2008, and since then the survey has been providing insight into journeys to school, and is the […]
WATCH – The ITS European Congress in three minutes
The organisers of the successful ITS European Congress 2023 in Lisbon have posted a highlights video showcasing the buzz around the event. It features quotes from organisers along with images of the exhibition, sessions and social events and includes the moment the Transport Technology Forum and ERTICO signed its new cooperation agreement. Watch it here: […]
Sampson tells the ITS industry “don’t wait for the storm to pass – learn to work in the rain”
The Senior Adviser to the ERTICO-ITS Europe, Professor Eric Sampson has affirmed that the ITS European Congress 2023 in Lisbon has shown that European ITS can deliver mobility that is accessible, equitable, affordable, resilient, has zero fatalities and has zero emissions. As Chief Rapporteur, Prof Sampson was giving his final closing summary at a Congress […]
TTF signs partnership with ERTICO–ITS Europe
The Transport Technology Forum has boosted its knowledge sharing and collaboration by signing a letter of engagement with the European Intelligent Transport Systems Association, ERTICO–ITS Europe. The two organisations will work together on areas of mutual interest and needs. They will also promote each other to their own networks through communications and events. On the […]
The best of UK ITS innovation showcased in Lisbon and profiled on today’s Highways Voices
We have a record 13 guests on today’s Highways Voices as we hear from the delegation from who exhibited on the UK Pavilion, and also the views of the British Ambassador who visited the exhibition. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! The whistle-stop tour hears from the […]
Top decision-makers meet in Lisbon to improve city mobility
Senior representatives from over 30 cities and regions from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa met to discuss how intelligent and green mobility can contribute to sustainable growth and a better quality of life for all citizens. The Smart Mobility Summit of Cities and Regions is one of the key highlights of the 15th […]