Birmingham ITS World Congress gains momentum as exhibitors and partners sign-up
The organisers and hosts of next year’s major Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress at Birmingham’s NEC say they’re about to announce their first exhibitors and partners after what’s been described as a very successful week at the ITS European Congress in Istanbul. More than 15,000 people are expected at the World Congress from 25-29 October […]
Kapsch EVP calls for simpler European regulation to unlock transport tech growth
Kapsch’s Executive Vice President Europe, the Middle East and Africa has called for a rethink of regulation across Europe to help the continent realise its potential in transport technology. Carolin Treichl (pictured) was speaking at the Austria Connect UK 2026 meeting in Central London and told the audience: “Whenever you need a traffic light controller […]
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. […]