Busy start for UK SMEs at ITS World Congress in Dubai
Companies supporting the UK Pavilion at the 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai have reported a high level of interest on the first day of the event. Eleven small and medium enterprises are promoting British transport technology excellence, thanks to the support of the Transport Technology Forum, Department for Transport, Innovate UK and the Department […]
Road safety experts put case for Graduated Driving Licence
Three road safety experts have used a TRL-organised webinar to put their case to the Government to introduce a Graduated Driving Licence in the UK. A Graduated Driving License would mean that young, novice drivers are restricted in what they can do, giving them time to get the experience they need to become safe and […]
WATCH – the ITS 30th anniversary song
This song was played at the opening ceremony of the ITS World Congress in Dubai, marking the 30th time the Congress has been held by going through the themes of each event. We think it needs a wider audience: Courtesy of ERTICO – ITS Europe
Jennie Martin inducted into ITS Hall of Fame
The former ITS (UK) Secretary General, Jennie Martin MBE has been inducted into the ITS Hall of Fame during the 2024 World Congress in Dubai. Mrs Martin joins Prof Eric Sampson CBE, Prof Phil Blythe and the late Richard Harris as UK recipients of the honour. She was honoured for her work on women in […]
Taiwan chosen to host 2029 ITS World Congress
Taiwan has beaten Brisbane in Australia to be the host of the 2029 ITS World Congress when it is Asia Pacific’s turn to host the global event. Taiwan has failed in bids to host several times, but was chosen in a vote of ITS Asia Pacific members on Sunday 15 September ahead of this year’s […]
ITS World Congress 2024 opening ceremony – follow main points live
The 30th Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress is getting underway in Dubai. The Opening Ceremony will feature the emirate’s leader, His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, underscoring the importance of the Congress to Dubai’s vision of becoming a global hub for smart and sustainable mobility. The organisers ERTICO say his attendance reflects […]
UK Pavilion built and ready to promote the country’s transport tech in Dubai
Eleven Small and medium enterprises are ready to begin promoting British transport technology excellence at the ITS World Congress in Dubai, thanks to the support of the Transport Technology Forum, Department for Transport, Innovate UK and the Department Business and Trade. The UK Pavilion is being hosted by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group and […]
ITS pioneer Richard Harris remembered at ITS World Congress event
A gathering has taken place at the ITS World Congress in Dubai to remember the long-serving Intelligent Transport Systems expert Richard Harris, who died of cancer in June. The ITS Hall of Famer was internationally recognised as a leading authority on ITS and a respected thought leader on transport and mobility policies and trends. He […]
VivaCity wins inaugural exhibitors’ award at JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
VivaCity’s smart signals control solution has won the first ITS UK-sponsored “Most Innovative product or Service at the Exhibition” award at the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham. The solution was chosen out of ten who were shortlisted for recognition at the popular event. “Congratulations to VivaCity on winning the inaugural ITS UK’s Most Innovative […]
DfT reminds authorities of the need to confirm TSOG and GLF spending plans
The Department for Transport has written to all local authorities who received a share of £50 million of Department for Transport grants to fix traffic signals, reminding them to provide written declarations indicating the intention to use their grant allocations in accordance with the terms set out in award letters. In April, all eligible English […]