VESOS looking out for X_HeERO
The specialist eCall consultancy and software company VESOS Solutions is leading the British contribution to Europe’s review of the emergency alerting system’s services across the continent. eCall automatically raises the alarm in the event of a crash when the airbags are deployed, and it can also be manually activated by the driver or passenger by […]
ERTICO launches second Market Radar Report
The European organisation ERTICO-ITS Europe has released the second edition of the ‘ITS Market Radar Report 2025’, created in cooperation with EY. It provides an in-depth analysis of advancements in Intelligent Transport Systems and their impact on organisations that are ERTICO Partners in the following three ERTICO sectors: Public Authorities, Research and Users. Exploring trends, […]
Local Authorities’ data use cases called for in Transport Data Strategy research
The Department for Transport’s Transport Technology Forum (TTF) is looking for local authorities and their suppliers or consultants to share examples of use cases which have used data to improve transport. Through its support agreement with the TTF, the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is working on gathering these into a live repository, to […]
Local authorities and the private sector working together to solve our transport challenges on Highways Voices
How can the highways industry overcome challenges like resource shortages, outdated infrastructure, and fragmented data systems to create a smarter, more efficient future of mobility? This week’s Highways Voices discusses these issues in a special panel discussion from the SWARCO User Group. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an […]
ITS World Congress 2027 focuses on Connecting Ideas and Transforming Transport
The organisers of the 33rd ITS World Congress at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre in October 2027 have announced the theme for the event: Connect Ideas. Transform Transport. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), the Department for Transport, Department of Business and Trade, ITS UK and Visit Britain, are collaborating with the organiser, ERTICO – ITS Europe […]
Planning kerbside EV charging networks and implementing bookable solutions discussed at TTF Working Group meeting
The Transport Technology Forum’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Working Group is hosting a day of expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and real-world case study presentations at an in-person meeting in Stafford on 18 March. The event is designed specifically for local authorities to explore innovative approaches and share best practices in the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) […]
Designing Transport for Humans with Rory Sutherland and Pete Dyson on this week’s Highways Voices
Are we designing transport systems that truly serve human needs, or are we stuck in outdated metrics of speed and efficiency? Two leading behavioural scientists, Rory Sutherland and Pete Dyson discuss their book Transport for Humans: Are We Nearly There Yet on this week’s Highways Voices. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never […]
Seatbelt detection tech vital to “save people from themselves” says Acusensus boss
The UK manager of road safety technology company Acusensus, Geoff Collins, has described as “alarming” new research which found 43% of young car occupants who die in road crashes aren’t wearing a seatbelt, arguing this justifies authorities’ use of technology to police the problem. The AA Charitable Trust discovered three-in-ten young drivers aged 29 or […]
Grid Smarter Cities founder hails “landmark year” for the company
The founder of kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities has hailed 2024 as the year the company went from “lots of pilot projects” to “actually making a difference at the kerbside”. Neil Herron (pictured) has pointed to a number of schemes delivered through the year, with six Local Authorities in London. Its Kerb® product allows […]
Questioning the safety and transport value of escooters on this week’s Highways Voices
As decision-makers in the highway and travel technology sectors face mounting pressure to innovate sustainable transport options, this week’s episode of Highways Voices dives into the rise of electric scooters, exploring whether they truly align with safety, environmental, and efficiency goals—or if they’re adding to the chaos. Mail on Sunday newspaper columnist Peter Hitchens really […]