How connected vehicle innovations are making traveller information more affordable discussed in ITS (UK) forum meeting
The value in delivering real time information to drivers using the latest connectivity techniques and existing technology has been highlighted in the latest ITS (UK) Forum meeting. The Connected Vehicles Forum, one of 15 run by the UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association, met to discuss how vehicle connectivity could replace fixed infrastructure providing more […]
ITS (UK) improves service for members with new Government Liaison Committee
Members of the UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems Industry Association will gain an extra benefit from being part of the Society with the foundation of a new Government Liaison Committee. The new Committee is designed to help all government agencies consult the Society and its members on all aspects of intelligent transport, provide government with unbiased […]
How technology has changed mobility for the better – Jennie Martin on this week’s Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! “20 years ago, the ITS sector itself wasn’t even 20 years old, so what we’ve achieved in less than 40 years, it’s really quite amazing,” explains ITS (UK) Secretary General Jennie Martin on this week’s Highways Voices podcast. “20 years ago, […]
Ordnance Survey announces ITS (UK) membership
Ordnance Survey has announced it has become a corporate member of the country’s Intelligent Transport Systems Industry Association, ITS (UK), saying joining builds on its ongoing work in supporting customers in the transport and future mobility industries. It says accurate location data has become a crucial asset for these sectors and supports many areas of […]
ITS (UK) restarts its annual review, bringing production in-house
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems Industry Association, ITS (UK) has announced it is reviving its Review magazine to give members even more value. The Review has been a key part of the Society’s communications strategy for many years, but was paused during the Pandemic because the small numbers of people in offices meant many would […]
ITS (UK) Forum meeting hears why private logistics firms benefit when sharing their data
Freight and logistics experts in the UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems Industry Association have been presented with a compelling case for haulage firms to share more data to make their industry more efficient. The ITS (UK) Freight Forum meeting heard from Connected Places Catapult Principal Engineer Shyful Choudhury who outlined a new project he’s running to […]
ITS (UK) Chair sets out vision for 2022
The Chair of the UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems Industry Association, ITS (UK) is committing the organisation to increased interaction with members this year and to do more to support decarbonisation through the application of technology. Ryan Hood of TRL has written to all members to set out his plans for 2022, building on a successful […]
ITS (UK) and its members attending Road Expo Scotland
The UK’s industry association for Intelligent Transport Systems is highlighting the role its members are playing in this Scotland’s leading exhibition and conference for the highways and transport industry, Road Expo Scotland. Along with ITS (UK) itself, a further 13 members are taking exhibition stands at the two-day event, while there are a dozen speakers […]
ITS (UK) honours Patey and Ali in annual awards, and acclaims environmental, digital and community innovations
The country’s Intelligent Transport industry association ITS (UK) has given its highest honour, the Rees Hills Award for Personal Contribution and Achievement to Ian Patey, WSP’s ITS Head of Profession, Intelligent Transport. Mr Patey has more than 37 years’ experience in transport design and consultancy, and has played a leading role in many of the […]
Technology’s here-and-now contribution to a better environment showcased at ITS (UK) Members’ Day
ITS (UK)’s first major in-person gathering since the start of the pandemic will feature a discussion about how technology is helping transport reduce emissions and tackle climate change. The industry association’s Members’ Day is hosted by Cubic Transportation Systems at their UK HQ in Surrey on Thursday 25 November. It is also sponsored by White […]