Registrations now open for the 16th ITS European Congress in Seville
Europe’s leading event for smart mobility and digital transport, the ITS European Congress, is now open for registrations. Taking place in the vibrant city of Seville from 19 to 21 May 2025, the 16th European Congress, organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe, will bring together more than 3,000 of industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, and innovators […]
SWARCO’s Richard Neumann celebrates 30 years with the company
Intelligent traffic solution and technology business SWARCO has held a party at its Austrian HQ to celebrate a milestone for its popular Senior Manager Richard Neumann. Mr Neumann, who heads up the company’s communications and events, is an iconic figure seen at intelligent transport systems and highways events around the world. The party at SWARCO’s […]
Acusensus boss “baffled” by the number of people not wearing seatbelts
The UK manager of road safety technology company Acusensus, Geoff Collins is admitting the number of drivers the AI-based camera system is detecting travelling without wearing a seatbelt is higher than he’d ever imagined possible. Acusensus invented its “Heads Up” technology which uses specially equipped cameras to see through the windscreen and into the vehicle, […]
On the right Lines: PTV enhances its Public Transport service planning tool
Modelling and simulation software company PTV Group has issued a major new feature to its web-based tool for local authorities and bus operators to better plan public transport routes and timetables. The software, which enables operators to deliver services to more passengers while maximising efficiency and minimising cost, now includes passenger demand assignment and ridership […]
ERTICO hosting Seville preview webinar
The organisers of this year’s ITS European Congress in Seville, ERTICO – ITS Europe, are hosting a webinar to give details of May’s event. Taking place on Monday 24 March at 10.30 UK time, will provide key insights into the Congress programme, including high-level sessions, technical programme highlights, and engagement opportunities across exhibitions, demonstrations, and […]
The critical issue of water run-off pollution explained by Keyline on this week’s Highways Voices
What is one of the highway industry’s toughest challenges that is very difficult to solve and hardly talked about? This week on Highways Voices we delve into the issue of road runoff pollution with Keyline. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! Did you know, road runoff is pollution […]
Government told to overcome delays in EV charging network rollout
The Department for Transport is being accused of being slow to ensure rapid charge points are available on motorways. The Commons Public Accounts Committee says that, to give drivers confidence to make the switch to electric vehicles, charge points need to be installed in advance of need. In a new report it says motorway service […]
New website for refreshed Leicestershire Highway Design Guide
Leicestershire’s Highways Design Guide (LHDG) has undergone a major overhaul and is now available to access via a new website. The County Council says it’s designed to be intuitive, interactive and easily searchable, and contains a wealth of information that can be used by practitioners including developers, transport consultants and planners. This includes details of […]
£45 million boost for Staffordshire Highways over the next three years
An extra £45 million will be invested in maintaining and improving Staffordshire’s highways over the next three years. The County Council says that, on top of this, a further up to £15 million will be ploughed into the county council’s Fixing More Roads scheme, which over the past year has seen more than 36,000 potholes […]
Bee Network trials free wayfinding technology
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is trialling wayfinding technology to help visually impaired passengers access and navigate public transport spaces more easily. The GoodMaps technology, which is accessed via a free app, is now available to use at several transport hubs in Greater Manchester as part of a three-month trial running from March to May. Using […]