World Congress promises to showcase West Midlands’ integrated transport future
The Executive Director of Transport for West Midlands is promising the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Birmingham will provide a “global platform” to demonstrate how intelligent transport systems can transform mobility, safety and connectivity across the region. Sandeep Shingadia told an ITS UK Executive Dinner the Congress will be far more than a […]
Stuck on Red: ITS UK launches new campaign to tackle decline in traffic signal infrastructure
ITS UK has aunched a new campaign, Stuck on Red, highlighting the urgent need to address the decline in the UK’s traffic signal infrastructure. With a significant proportion of traffic signals reaching the end of their operational life, ITS UK warns that the current state of roadside infrastructure is holding back progress on road safety, congestion […]
Highways sector reacts to King’s Speech
King Charles has laid out the government’s law-making plans for the coming year in a speech to the House of Lords, with particular relevance to the transport sector. The speech gave an outline of 37 bills ministers want to pass in the next parliamentary session, including eight previously introduced to Parliament. “The United Kingdom’s economic […]
ITS UK publishes manifestos for Scotland and Wales ahead of devolved elections
ITS UK has published two new manifestos for Scotland and Wales, setting out how the transport technology sector can support smarter, greener, more integrated transport networks across both nations. The manifestos, published ahead of upcoming elections in the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments on 7 May, outline a series of practical recommendations to maximise the role […]
ITS UK welcomes DfT’s new Transport Data Action Plan
ITS UK has welcomed the publication of the new Transport Data Action Plan today. Max Sugarman, the organisation’s Chief Executive, said: “As our transport system becomes increasingly reliant on technology, and the use of digital tools and AI within the sector increases, it is vital that industry and Government are aligned on how to make […]
We’re coming to Birmingham! Industry signals excitement for ITS World Congress 2027
The people behind the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress at Birmingham’s NEC say they have had an “overwhelmingly positive” response from the highways and transport technology industries during the Intertraffic Amsterdam show last week. Representatives from organisers ERTICO – ITS Europe, hosts Transport for West Midlands plus Intelligent Transport Systems UK hosted a joint […]
New initiative launched to promote data skills in transport
A major new national skills initiative designed to inspire the next generation into data and digital careers in the transport sector has launched today. Project ROUTE is a new collaboration between ITS UK and DigData, an organisation dedicated to guiding young people towards rewarding careers in data. The initiative aims to reach 10,000 students across […]
Survey suggests transport technology sector is double the size of previous estimates
A new economic study has suggested that the transport technology sector is delivering £3.2 billion in economic value, more than double the size of previous estimates. The report, commissioned by ITS UK and authored by leading consultancy Capital Economics, paints the picture of a highly productive and growing sector of strategic value to the UK. […]
ITS UK and CiviPlus partnership recognised at Trade Association Awards
ITS UK has won the Best Association/Supplier Partnership award alongside CiviPlus at the 2026 Trade Association Forum Awards. The award recognises the strategic partnership between ITS UK and CiviPlus, which has transformed the way the association manages its membership, events and communications through the development and implementation of a new customer relationship manager system – […]
John Wootton remembered: “a mentor, champion, teacher and friend”
More than a hundred highways and transport industry professionals, from their early 20s to their 80s, have met in London to remember the life of industry great, Professor John Wootton CBE, who died last July, aged 88. The memorial lecture – called “Back to the Future” – remembered the founder of Wootton Jeffreys Consultants, first […]