TTF Autumn Update discusses connected services, data and standards, DfT policies and organisation’s future direction
The themes for the Transport Technology Forum’s Autumn Update on 6 November have been set, focussed on updating local authorities and suppliers with the latest on the emerging Connected Vehicle Services framework and wider government policy. The one-day event in Birmingham will hear from senior members of the Department for Transport, looking at Connected Services, […]
LCRIG’s Transport Technology Forum contract renewed
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has had its contract to support the Transport Technology Forum (TTF) renewed for a further three years. LCRIG has delivered the TTF for the Department for Transport since the summer of 2021. The contract renewal will see the not-for-profit Community Interest Company continue to deliver the Forum until […]
DfT starts conversation on connected data services to shape UK’s digital roads future
The Department for Transport’s Head of Road Infrastructure Technology has used his address at the LCRIG Strictly Highways event in Blackpool to start a conversation about the future connected data services that will bring together vehicles, road users and road operators. Darren Capes says starting the development of a Digital Vehicle Services Framework gives the […]
Bookings open for TTF’s Autumn Update 2025
The Transport Technology Forum has opened bookings for its annual Autumn Update conference, taking place on Thursday 6 November in Birmingham. The one-day meeting returns to the IET at Austin Court for the third year running. It gives local authorities and the supply chain the chance to spend the day in the same room as […]
DfT hails Rotherham signal upgrades as model scheme for national upgrades
The Department for Transport’s Head of Roads Infrastructure Technology has praised the value of DfT funding to upgrade and improve traffic signals across the country, as a new portal is launched for authorities to report information about work they have undertaken. Darren Capes saw for himself the value of upgrading traffic signals along the A631 […]
ERTICO and TfWM unite in Atlanta to launch ITS World Congress 2027
The Chief Executive of ERTICO – ITS Europe has described his enthusiasm for working with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to deliver the flagship Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress in Birmingham in 2027. ERTICO delivers the global event every three years and, with preparations already underway for the 2027 event, ERTICO will be actively promoting […]
The key things you need to know about procuring EV charging infrastructure – in one short webinar
The Transport Technology Forum is offering local authorities further support and expertise to help them develop high-quality bid documents for delivering electric vehicle charging infrastructure in their areas. A 75-minute online session on Tuesday 8 July will bring together experts from across the EV industry to share practical advice on bid writing and explore innovative […]
“The sky’s the limit” for apprentices recognised at DfT Special Recognition Awards
The Department for Transport’s Head of Road Infrastructure Technology will praise the next generation of highways professionals when he addresses the winners of the inaugural DfT Special Recognition Inspirational Apprentice Awards. Darren Capes, who is also Senior Vice President of the Institute of Highway Engineers will introduce the awards ceremony held during the 2025 LCRIG […]
Intelligent Transport Systems “fundamental” to DfT – Minister
The Future of Roads Minister has confirmed support for digital Traffic Regulation Orders and Digital Controller Interface Specification as she hailed the Birmingham’s hosting of the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress and praised the industry as a whole in a speech in Parliament today, as she pointed to the contribution her department makes through […]
TTF Conference sessions now available via YouTube
Recordings of all the papers, speeches and panel sessions from last month’s Transport Technology Forum Conference are now available on the organisation’s YouTube channel. Watch all the recordings here. The event in Leicestershire, sponsored by Clearview Intelligence, brought together local authorities, central government and the supply chain for two days of industry updates and informed […]