Whole-system approach to ITS is needed to help drive decarbonisation, says WSP white paper

A whole-system approach to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is needed to achieve net zero ambitions. That is according to a new white paper released by consultants WSP. Its whitepaper proposes a holistic perspective—one that considers people, processes, places, infrastructure, vehicles, technology and associated data—to advance comprehensive change as societies set targets and form pathways to […]

Swarco acquires Dynniq Mobility

In a major industry move one of Europe’s biggest companies in the ITS and infrastructure sector Swarco has acquired 100% of the shares of Dynniq Mobility. The company, headquartered in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, has a total of 39 locations in the Netherlands, the UK, Ireland, Finland, Belgium, Poland, Croatia, Denmark, Sweden and Lithuania, with a strong […]

American webinar explains AI for Intelligent Transport Systems

The US Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Programs Office Free Public Webinar Series has announced a session on Wednesday regarding the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for ITS Programme that is available to UK viewers. The JPO says its AI for ITS Program’s vision is to advance next generation transportation systems and services by leveraging “trustworthy, […]

Data shows digitising Europe’s roads has saved lives and cut congestion

A leading transport official in the European Union has hailed the contribution intelligent transport systems has made to making the continent’s roads safer, cleaner and more efficient. Kristian Hedberg, an official at the European Commission’s transport directorate, told a conference that ITS on European highways have led to at least 75 fewer fatalities and prevented […]