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December 30, 2021
Climate crisis: reasons to be cheerful
Cop26 in Glasgow has been and gone. There was lots to criticise: the private jets, the greenwashing, the blah-blah-blah...
December 28, 2021
Artificial Intelligence applications for commercial vehicle operations
The combination of machine learning, deep neural networks and computer vision provides opportunities to address in new ways an increasing range of functions that are a part of commercial vehicle operations. Here, IRD’s Rish Malhotra details how.
December 23, 2021
Covid turns tolls cashless
When coronavirus hit, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission made its long-planned e-tolling system permanent; this made sense, but it was still a difficult decision, explains the organisation’s Carl DeFebo
December 21, 2021
Sharing data creates value - IRF Geneva
A report on the sharing of data to improve mobility has come up with a policy framework for the industry. Susanna Zammataro, director general of the International Road Federation in Geneva, explains to Adam Hill why this can empower companies and organisations
December 20, 2021
The scourge of poor air quality and rising pollution levels and how they can be tackled
Arguably, air pollution is one of the greatest challenges facing our world today. It impacts people, economies and the environment. It is clear that policymakers must act swiftly to improve air quality. ITS has a huge role to play in providing solutions. Here, Swarco, as a solution provider, shares inside tips on how to use modern ITS to save lives, economies and the environment.
December 17, 2021
Amazon keeps its head in the cloud
The days of Amazon just selling books may be long, long gone – but Randy Iwasaki of Amazon Web Services tells Adam Hill why the ability to tell stories still has an important place in a highly technical transport environment
December 16, 2021
Opinion: Infrastructure Act falls short
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act has been passed, garnering applause across the political spectrum – but not everyone is excited. Scott Shepard of Iomob explains his concerns, and points to some unwelcome parallels with the recent Cop26 climate conference
December 14, 2021
EVs: Time for a rethink
Given a growing body of evidence that EVs are not the clean, green machines they are made out to be, Andrew Bunn suggests they can only be part of the puzzle – not the answer to environmental problems
November 30, 2021
When traffic data can get it totally wrong
How can a highway devoid of traffic provide data suggesting it is filled with vehicles crawling along? Michael Vardi of Valerann provides an insight into how data can easily be skewed - and what can be done to prevent it
November 16, 2021
IRD's on-the-go tyre check adjusts for inflation
As many as 84 million vehicles worldwide may have tyres which are improperly inflated or in poor condition, which has a significant effect on road safety - and also on the environment
November 11, 2021
ITSA & IBTTA applaud Infrastructure Act
$1 trillion legislation is hailed as 'essential step' in modernising US roads and bridges
November 9, 2021
The rise of EVs: it’s electrifying!
The projected rise and rise of electric vehicle usage means that European road surfaces are taking on new appearances to get ready
November 5, 2021
The world was your Oyster
Embracing digital payments and transparent journey planning is key to changing traveller behaviour and accelerating integrated public transport, says Martin Howell of Worldline
November 3, 2021
NTTA: Diversity boosts access & opportunity
North Texas Tollway Authority has won IBTTA’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award. But what made the organisation’s focus on disadvantaged, minority and woman business enterprises stand out?
November 1, 2021
Don’t understand network infrastructure? Don’t worry
Rapid changes in technology mean ITS managers now need to understand network infrastructure as well as electrical engineering, says EtherWan’s Jim Toepper. But don’t worry, help is at hand…