TfWM upgrades lifeline transport services for disabled and elderly passengers
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has upgraded its long-standing demand-responsive transport service – offering thousands of residents a more convenient and flexible way to travel. The changes bring Ring & Ride and On Demand services together under a unified operation – West Midlands Bus On Demand – designed to make the network simpler and easier to navigate, […]
2027 ITS World Congress organisers report “exceptional” response to NEC Open Day
Members of the highways and transport technology industry have voiced their enthusiasm and excitement for the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress when it comes to Birmingham’s NEC two years’ time, as organisers sign up their first corporate supporters. Transport for West Midlands, which is hosting the event welcomed industry representatives to the venue during Highways […]
Blueprint for automated buses unveiled by Transport for West Midlands and Solihull Council
Public transport that drives itself is a step closer to becoming a reality on the country’s roads thanks to a major piece of work carried out in the West Midlands. The Automated Public Transport Service (APTS) Specification, written by experts at Transport for West Midlands and Solihull Council, details how to commission automated technology to […]
West Midlands transport innovation recognised with leading ITS award nominations
The man leading leading the West Midlands’ work in hosting the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress says nominations for two major ITS award reflects the region’s leading role in advancing transport technology. Transport for West Midlands’ Strategic Head of Transport Innovation Chris Lane is celebrating nominations in ITS UK’s Connected and Automated Mobility and […]
TfWM officer sets out devolved transport strategy ahead of World Congress 2027
Transport for West Midlands’ Principal Policy and Strategy Officer has set out ideas for a range of improvements to the region’s transport infrastructure that could be showcased in 2027 when the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress comes to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. Adam Harrison, speaking at a recent ITS UK – Urban Mobility Partnership event […]
UK Consul General urges British firms to seize transport opportunities in the US
The United Kingdom’s Consul General for six states in Southeastern USA has told British businesses at the ITS World Congress in Atlanta that there’s a real opportunity for them to work with firms based in the region, especially in transport. Rachel Galloway was speaking at a reception at her residence in Atlanta for UK delegates […]
The Highways Voices Pitwalk: Smarter roads, safer cities, and the UK’s global ITS impact
What happens when innovative British ITS companies bring their latest breakthroughs to the global stage in Atlanta, revealing how traffic management, enforcement, simulation, and even noise control are being redefined for the next decade? You’ll find out on today’s Highways Voices from the ITS World Congress, where we have our popular “pitwalk” podcast, chatting to […]
Highways Voices Live from Atlanta – Big ideas, bold leaders and smarter roads
Today on Highways Voices we’re in the USA for the ITS World Congress in Atlanta talking emerging technologies in transport technology, a new faster modelling solution and what it’s like to be a CEO of a multinational company. Our guests are from Clearview Intelligence and WSP, and we bring you two CEOs – Christian U […]
West Midlands delegation begins Birmingham 2027 promotion
The Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress 2027’s exhibition and partnership sales have been launched during the 2025 running of the event in Atlanta. A team from Transport for West Midlands have been meeting congress visitors from around the world, explaining why they should attend Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre in October ’27. “Talking to people, I […]
UK SMEs launching new products and promoting key transport concepts at ITS World Congress in Atlanta
Staff from some of the brightest and best British Intelligent Transport Systems SMEs are on their way to the US city of Atlanta to showcase their innovations at the ITS World Congress 2027. Seven companies are exhibiting on the UK & ERTICO ITS-Europe Pavilion, including Navtech Radar who’ll be launching “ClearWay Lite” – a version […]