TTF hears how transport technology industry looking to maximise the benefits of AI
The government is working hard to improve its understanding of Artificial Intelligence in transport, its potential and its dangers, as it looks to work out how to best use the technology. Giving the keynote address at the Transport Technology Forum Conference in Leeds, the Department for Transport’s Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser, Dr Annette Pass talked […]
Manual for Smart Streets launched at TTF Conference
A new guide to provide guidance to support local authorities in implementing technology that supports traffic management and the operation of streets has been launched at the Transport Technology Forum Conference in Leeds. The Manual for Smart Streets – produced by the TTF and Connected Places Catapult includes use cases on how traffic signals will […]
ITS UK launches study into export opportunities for the intelligent transport sector
The industry association for the transport technology sector, Intelligent Transport Systems UK has launched a study to identify the key overseas markets, opportunities and barriers to trade for the intelligent transport sector. The project, supported by the Transport Technology Forum and announced by ITS UK CEO Max Sugarman at the TTF Conference in Leeds, will […]
Revamped TTF Data Working Group details plans for the rest of 2023
The Transport Technology Forum Conference in Leeds has heard plans for the industry to be supported to make best use of data in its decision making. Darren Capes, ITS Police Lead at the Department for Transport, who is also Transport Technology Forum manager was joined by Eifion Jenkins from Systra (pictured) to set out objectives […]
Simplifai CEO calls for the North to lead the UK by embracing connected technology
AI-based Intelligent Transport Systems expert Keith McCabe has suggested turning the north as an “exemplar” to deliver connected technology on a large scale. The Simplifai Systems CEO told the Transport Technology Forum Conference in Leeds that transport involves working with huge generators of traffic such as the health service and local authorities along with car […]
Traffic Signal improvement funding proved to have benefitted traffic flows
The Transport Technology Forum Conference in Leeds has heard how analysis of movements of vehicles by traffic data company INRIX has proved that improvements to junctions made thanks to a Department for Transport grant has shown delays have been halved on a junction in Hertfordshire. In 2021, 39 transport authorities received a £250,000 or £500,000 […]
In-vehicle signage delivered direct to car’s head unit without mobile phone interface
A group of data experts have successfully delivered live, dynamic in-vehicle signage into a vehicle’s head unit using the car’s own connectivity rather than a tethered smartphone Transport for West Midlands and KL Systems transmitted real-time road signs into a Polestar vehicle during tests at Warwick University. The demonstration proves that connected cars can automatically […]
Clearview outlines the process “From Policy to Pavement” at TTF Conference
Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence will lead the discussion on how to deliver emerging technologies for the benefit of the travelling public as it delivers a key presentation at the Transport Technology Forum annual conference in Leeds next week. The company, which delivers sustainability solutions, connectivity, and smart and digital infrastructure technology to […]
TTF Conference “sells out” as record numbers sign up to attend
Nearly 250 participants, including representatives from more than 60 local councils and combined authorities, will be in Leeds next week for the 2023 Transport Technology Forum Annual Conference to discuss a range of ways technology can help them solve their road transport challenges. “The record attendance for the event reflects the quality of the conference […]
UK SMEs get cost-effective promotional opportunity at ITS European Congress
Small and medium enterprises can get a high-profile platform at Europe’s leading Intelligent Transport Systems Congress next month thanks to a unique partnership of leading supporters of UK transport technology. The British Pavilion at the ITS European Congress in Lisbon is being hosted by the Transport Technology Forum and Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), […]
