Rees Jeffreys Road Fund announces Transport MSc Bursary Scheme
Transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund has announced it will once again be running the Transport MSc Bursary programme, for the academic year 2026-27. The Trustees of the Fund are hoping to encourage more people to study for a transport related MSc – both those who are new to the transport sector and people who […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund celebrates founder on its 75th anniversary
Transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and using the occasion to recognise its visionary founder, William Rees Jeffreys. Rees Jeffreys set up the Fund in 1950, just before he died, having dedicated his life to campaigning for and delivering a modern, planned and efficient road network for the UK. Much […]
Highways Sector Council launches second phase of ‘Ways of Life’ campaign
The Highways Sector Council (HSC) today unveils the second phase of its ‘Ways of Life’ campaign – a cross-industry initiative designed to spotlight the diverse job opportunities within the highways sector and inspire the next generation to see it as a place to build careers of purpose, skill, and impact. Launched in partnership with the […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund celebrates 75th anniversary with new video
This year Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is celebrating 75 years since the creation of the charity and to mark this milestone, its created a new video to celebrate William Rees Jeffreys and the work of the charity. Click here to see the video. William Rees Jeffreys was a visionary whose life work was creating better, more attractive, safer and […]
If it looks like a duck… Celebrating 20 years of White Willow Consulting
Andy Graham is one of the most recognisable figures in the UK ITS sector. He’s also one of the most widely respected. And well-liked. Putting aside his reputation as one of the most knowledgeable consultants in the space, that one person could be so popular and yet renowned for his unfeasibly high standards is a […]
Here-and-now Connected Vehicle benefits highlighted in new TTF video
The Transport Technology Forum has released a video showcasing a wide range of existing connected vehicle solutions which are available to make our transport network greener, safer and more resilient. The footage was shot during the TTF’s demonstrator day for senior government officials at the UTAC Proving Ground at Millbrook in Bedfordshire last month, where […]
“We’re creating something special” – Birmingham 2027 advisory groups start planning
The committees working to deliver the best possible technical content and visitor experience at the 2027 ITS World Congress in Birmingham have begun their work, beginning to draw up their plans for the prestigious global event. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), the Department for Transport, Department of Business and Trade, ITS UK and Visit Britain […]
VESOS expands team to respond to greater need for industry eCall support
The specialist eCall consultancy and software company VESOS Solutions has recruited three international experts to help deliver growing demand for its services across Europe. Former TISA executive and ERTICO adviser Andras Csepinszky joins to oversee international and vehicle manufacturer (OEM) relations, former WSP consultant Rachael Quinn will work on business and traffic operations while business […]
Planning for Birmingham’s ITS World Congress 2027 Progresses with Appointment of Organisation Host Committee Chairs
The organisers and Host of the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress 2027, to be held at Birmingham’s NEC, have announced the Host Committee Chairs responsible for delivering this global prestigious event. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), the Department for Transport, Department of Business and Trade, ITS UK and Visit Britain, are collaborating with the organiser, […]
Coventry City Council, working with Skyfarer, VESOS and HAAS Alert demonstrates the benefits of drone-ready Cities and eCall alerts
Coventry City Council teamed up with Skyfarer, Midlands Aerospace Alliance, VESOS Solutions and HAAS Alert to demonstrate the benefits of drones, by demonstrating how a drone can deliver ‘first eyes’ on a vehicle collision. Delegates at the Local Council Road Infrastructure Group (LCRIG) Innovation & Learning Festival saw how a drone can accelerate and refine […]