ITS World Congress 2021

Imagine this: traffic lights that automatically adapt traffic flow to reduce emissions, operators who keep a watchful eye on traffic forecasts to proactively resolve congestion before it actually happens, and smart solutions for orchestrating all modes of mobility so that road users and passengers alike reach their destination safer, faster, and more sustainably. Sound like a fantasy? Far from it

Wejo, a global leader in connected vehicle data, is here in Hamburg to launch Wejo Studio and to allow attendees to discover the mobility revolution and how connected vehicle data is transforming how we live, work, and travel

Some of the most significant issues facing cities include declining budgets, the increasing financial and environmental costs of congestion, and the challenges of managing disparate systems. Agencies must act quickly to both keep pace with new demands and prepare for new challenges and solutions. By taking a more ambitious, proactive, and data-driven approach to transportation management, the world’s cities and regions will improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and create a more sustainable system for all stakeholders

Some people will do anything to get to ITS World Congress! Zeljko Jeftic (pictured right) of Congress organiser Ertico – ITS Europe cycled 600km from his home in Brussels, taking several days, to arrive in Hamburg on Saturday night

Swarco is presenting the full spectrum of its capabilities in sustainable urban mobility management. This ranges from smart traffic lights and controllers via parking solutions to the new Swarco MyCity software suite to manage urban traffic and environment with a single, device-independent control platform. The Green Wave for micromobility is on display, as well as the new Combia LED traffic signal generation with smart add-on features

Heavy traffic can seriously strain infrastructure and compromise road safety, but measurement technology expert Kistler has created a comprehensive solution. The company is showcasing its modular KiTraffic Plus system that reliably detects overloaded trucks, flat tyres and registers vehicle dimensions - all without hindering traffic flow. Appropriate measures can then be enforced to safeguard roads

Hamburg is open for mobility business, according to Peter Tschentscher, mayor of the city. “Since 2019, Hamburg has ranked as the smartest city in a nationwide digitalisation ranking,” he said. “I am proud to pronounce you are in the smartest city in Germany.”

Parifex, a leading solution provider in project management for speed enforcement and smart cities, is focusing on the company’s Nano-Cam, a multifunctional traffic management tool for all needs. The Nano-Cam sensor is an innovative detection tool designed to improve road safety and traffic counting. It can collect data and detect speed infringement in multiple situations

For more than 20 years Mobileye, an Intel company, has been producing camera-based advanced driver-assistance systems that help avoid collisions. Its technology, which works by using a camera to scan the road ahead, can be found on more 80 million vehicles and has been adopted by 27 leading vehicle manufacturers

It's finally time to welcome everyone to the 27th ITS World Congress in Hamburg!