ITS UK strengthens board with three new appointments
ITS UK has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board: Jo Field of JFG Communications, Chacasta Pritlove of Google Cloud and Claire Spooner of Innovate UK. The three industry leaders bring extensive experience across transport, digital transformation, public affairs and innovation, strengthening ITS UK’s leadership as the organisation continues its work to […]
ITS UK welcomes Transport Select Committee’s DRT recommendations
The Transport Select Committee has published its latest report, Buses Connecting Communities, outlining a number of recommendations, including for greater regulatory support for Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services. The report calls for the Government, within 18 months, to develop “a dedicated policy and regulatory framework” for DRT, “growing and expanding their role in service poorly […]
ITS UK responds after Government confirms it will no longer produce guidance for noise cameras
In response to a Written Parliamentary Question, the Government has confirmed it will not produce guidance for local authorities on the implementation of noise cameras, stating that it “does not currently have plans to produce further guidance on noise cameras”. ITS UK Chief Executive Max Sugarman, said: “It’s disappointing to see Government no longer has […]
ITS UK welcomes Transport Committee’s Joined-Up Journeys inquiry
ITS has welcomed the Transport Select Committee’s latest inquiry into integrated transport, highlighting the vital role that technology plays in creating seamless journeys across the UK. The ‘Joined-up Journeys’ inquiry will explore how Government can better coordinate transport across modes and regions while improving accessibility, user experience, and supporting key national goals such as economic […]
ITS UK to offer new ‘partner’ lite membership for local authorities from September
ITS UK will be launching a new ‘partner’ membership tier in September to allow local authorities to join the organisation without paying a membership fee. This new ‘lite’ membership will give some, but not all, of the benefits of ITS UK membership in return for the organisation’s participation with the sector. Partner members will be […]
ITS UK calls on sector to support landmark economic study
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) is calling on the transport technology industry to support a landmark economic study to quantify the economic contribution of the UK sector, by filling in a survey. Conducted in partnership with Capital Economics, the study will determine the economic value (GVA), jobs, and tax revenue from the sector, supporting ITS UK’s advocacy work by […]
Industry discusses integration and innovation with policy makers at ITS UK reception
ITS UK welcomed its members, Parliamentarians and key stakeholders to the House of Commons on Tuesday 17 June for its annual Parliamentary Reception. The event, held in the Terrace Pavilion overlooking the Thames, brought together MPs, Peers, civil servants, and members from across the intelligent transport sector to highlight the role of transport technology in […]
ITS UK responds to Chancellor’s Transport for City Regions announcement
Following the announcement of the £15.6 billion of funding for transport across the UK’s City Regions by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, ITS UK Chief Executive Max Sugarman, has issued a response. “It’s great to see City Regions – including a number of ITS UK members – receive funding today for transport projects ahead of […]
ITS UK calls for open by default approach to data for Great British Railways
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) has published its response to the Government consultation on the creation of Great British Railways (GBR), the new independent body being set up to run the UK’s rail network. In its response, submitted last week, ITS UK has called for this new body to: Commenting on the submission, Max Sugarman, […]
ITS UK tells Parliament’s Transport Committee: Sustainable funding and changes to regulations needed for DRT
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of ITS UK, has appeared before Parliament’s Transport Select Committee to give evidence for their Buses Connecting Communities inquiry. Speaking on the use of demand responsive transport (DRT) systems, Sugarman urged the Committee to consider: The session also covered a variety of topics around buses, with ITS UK urging a more […]