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May 31, 2024
How connectivity and intelligence are redefining the riding experience
Connected services and safety solutions for vulnerable road users (VRUs) riding two and three-wheelers
May 30, 2024
Simulating the effects of optimal mobility
Simulation-based optimisation is the foundation for real-time predictive analytics when it comes to optimal traffic signal programming, explain Sunny Chakravarty of Econolite and Lorenzo Meschini of PTV Group
May 20, 2024
Sowing the seeds: venture capital and ITS
Seed funding can help the budding creators of mobility solutions to realise their dreams and ambitions. Laura Fox of Streetlife Ventures tells Adam Hill what venture capital investors look for
May 17, 2024
Picking it up as we go: how transportation agencies can learn from university research
JTA Research Lab has been created to identify critical transportation policy questions, and get academics to help solve them. Pencils sharpened? Nathaniel P. Ford explains…
May 16, 2024
“Being a traffic nerd should be a badge of honour in our industry”
Traffic nerds assemble! Not just a rallying cry, more a complete way of life for ITS
May 15, 2024
Is it time for a harmonised international standard for Weigh in Motion?
Weigh in Motion vendors are frustrated that OIML accreditation is not proving to be enough to satisfy tenders in some countries. In this article, the board of the International Society for Weigh in Motion suggests a possible way forward…
May 13, 2024
The real case for driverless mobility
What will automated driving really be good for? Bern Grush of Urban Robotics Foundation offers his thoughts on the big issues around its implementation - and suggests a newly-published book might point the way forward
May 9, 2024
Tattile has eyes on Buenos Aires
Tattile has provided its high-performance free-flow ANPR system consisting of Vega Smart 2HD camera and Axle Counter cameras - powered by artificial intelligence - to the capital of Argentina. David Arminas reports
May 7, 2024
Tolling Matters: "We want people to share their experiences and not be judged or silenced"
Wayne Reed of AtkinsRéalis explains why IBTTA's Open Space sessions have the potential to generate great ideas through meaningful discussion - and to have an impact way beyond a 'talking shop'
May 2, 2024
Highway 99 revisited
The effects of Covid are still being felt. David Arminas considers how the pandemic has affected toll revenue on Seattle’s newish SR99 tunnel – and looks at the traffic management and emergency plans in place for drivers
May 1, 2024
The path to safer roads: America can learn from Europe’s example, says Verra Mobility
Many US states are establishing road safety programmes that will inspire others. TJ Tiedje, vice president commercial at Verra Mobility, explains why this is important
April 30, 2024
Hard data supports traffic monitoring
A collaboration between AGD Systems and North Line Canada has demonstrated the value of traffic experts putting their heads together to improve pedestrian safety
April 15, 2024
Breathing life into the V2X ‘zombie’
Interest in Vehicle to Everything technology is intensifying, says Przemysław Krokosz at Mobica, although it still requires a critical mass of users to make it work
April 11, 2024
How technology is propelling the development of urban shared transport
Over 18 million people use ride-hailing apps in the UK alone, says Mariusz Zabrocki of Freenow
April 10, 2024
Should it be end of the road for right-turns on red?
Banning right-hand turns after stopping for a red light is gaining momentum in the US. But the debate continues about whether it will result in fewer incidents between vehicles and alternative mobility users. David Arminas reports