ITS UK Annual Awards Shortlist Announced

by Paul Hutton

Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the industry association for transport technology, has announced the shortlist for its annual Awards, the leading celebration of the sector.

Each year, the ITS UK Annual Awards showcase the best of the industry, highlighting the projects, organisations and individuals that demonstrated excellence in the intelligent transport sector. Awards cover everything from data services, digitalisation, sustainability, accessibility and mobility and safety, amongst others. This year, the awards saw a record-breaking 56 entries across the different categories, showing the vibrancy and innovation across ITS UK members.

Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK, said: “The ITS UK Annual Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the sector’s great work, so we’ve been delighted to see more entries this year than ever before. What is clear from the nominations is just the incredible breadth and quality of work our members do, supporting a more integrated, safer, greener and more effective transport network through technology.

“We look forward to seeing everyone for the Awards ceremony at our 18^th President’s Dinner on 7 November!”

ITS UK 2024 Awards Shortlist

Project Awards

Digitalisation and Digital Services Award

BT – The use of geo-located mobile network data for measuring link-based road usage data
StarTraq DOME from Polaris Software transforms camera enforcement at the MPS.
Theoremus – Sofia Parking Platform
Yunex Traffic’s hosted UTC solution for National Highways
Connect Plus Services – Extending working windows on the M25
Lanternn by Valerann

Connected and Automated Mobility Award

Arup – Commercialising Automated Public Transport
WMG – Safety Pool™ Studio

A Sustainable Environment through Technology Award

Jenoptik – Black Mountain Off-Grid Speed Enforcement
Clearview Intelligence – Dynamic Dimming Lighting Scheme on the M4, South Wales
EMSOL – Real-time Targeted Action on Air Quality Emissions
WSP – Parcels as Passengers
Yunex Traffic – Yutraffic Actis setting new sustainability standards for traffic signals

Changing Behaviour through Technology Award

Westcotec – Air quality monitoring sign, Next HQ, Leicestershire
Swarco UK&I – Wolverhampton ANPR
Intelligent Instruments – Noise Camera Project – Kensington and Chelsea, London
Westcotec – Heathrow Airport Perimeter Road casualty reduction scheme
Sopra Steria – FORS
Westcotec – Trouts Lane Durham active traffic sign, casualty reduction initiative

Better Safety through Technology Award

4way Consulting – Birmingham Edgbaston Extension Hagley Road Terminus
Westcotec – Collision Avoidance System
Valerann – Costa Arauco
Westcotec – Heathrow Airport
Valerann – Lima Expressa
StarTraq DOME from Polaris Software – Transforms camera enforcement at the MPS
SEA – Project Notts Bus Service Improvements
VivaCity – TfWM boosts road safety using VivaCity’s Near Miss data as a UK-first AI project
Swarco UK&I – Wolverhampton ANPR
WSP – Cyber Futures

Public Transport Award

Arup – Commercialising Automated Public Transport
Solent Transport – Breeze Mobility-as-a-Service app and Mobility Credits
Transport for Greater Manchester – ITS Supporting the Bee Network

Better Mobility or Accessibility through Technology

Imperial – Blue Badge Exemption Scheme for Low Emission Zones Across Scotland
AGD Systems – Cone
VivaCity – Liverpool City Region The best place to walk and cycle in the UK, powered by AI technology
Westcotec – Air Quality Monitoring Sign