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April 2, 2024
No city is a traffic island
Beate Kubitz reflects on the rising tide of suburban drivers - and how cities across Europe are dealing with them as worries over air quality multiply
March 13, 2024
Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024: From innovation to implementation
Since 1972, Intertraffic has been focused on innovation and implementation in ITS: and in this year’s packed programme the emphasis is on smart, safe and sustainable mobility for all
March 12, 2024
Lidar: the consolidation conundrum
There has been a great deal of flux and restructuring over the last few years in the Lidar market – what drives this and where will it end? Only one way to find out: Adam Hill asks the experts
March 8, 2024
Annika Lundkvist of Pedestrianspace.org: "How are you moving today?"
It’s easy to say that people should embrace active travel – but it’s often not as simple as that. Advocates must beware of a disconnect with people’s lives and options on the ground, says Annika Lundkvist
March 4, 2024
Let’s explore Phoenix: Getting transit right in the hottest city in the US
Ahead of ITS America's Conference & Expo in Phoenix, ITS International asked Transit Unplugged's Paul Comfort (with Tris Hussey) to offer some thoughts on urban mobility in this part of Arizona
February 23, 2024
Mohamed Mezghani, UITP: “Neither cars nor public transport can satisfy mobility needs separately"
Mohamed Mezghani of UITP tells Adam Hill how you can create your own bubble on public transport, why riding a tram gives you a new perspective – and how regulation is like a French pastry
February 19, 2024
Don’t look at the jigsaw pieces – see the whole puzzle, says CCTA
There are three main barriers to taking transport ideas from the pilot stage to real-life usage: incompatible technology, local control and limited funding. Tim Haile of California’s Contra Costa Transportation Authority has some thoughts on how to overcome them
February 16, 2024
'Significant and universal decline' in walking in the US: StreetLight Data
Walking has declined over the last three years in the US – yet pedestrian fatalities have been rising. Adam Hill looks at new research from StreetLight Data to find out why this is happening
February 15, 2024
Prowag signals change to vision statement
New pedestrian signal requirements designed to make crossings safer for the visually impaired mean that accessible signals are no longer just an option for US cities and municipalities. They now have the backing of the law, explains Andrew Stone
February 14, 2024
All-electronic toll collection: the promise - and the reality
Hal Worrall and Mike Carneiro look at the history of AETC - and offer some thoughts on why it cannot just be seen as an expansion of existing ETC technology
February 13, 2024
Connected vehicles take modern spin on an old classic
How do we transition the millions of vehicles on the world’s road to a connected and - one day - automated future? Andy Graham of White Willow Consulting highlights an intriguing pilot which sought to make some of the UK’s oldest vehicles connected – using just a phone
February 12, 2024
WiM eases structural health worries
Concerns about infrastructure are leading road authorities to consider the importance of Weigh in Motion solutions to monitor the wellbeing of their roads – and particularly bridges – finds Adam Hill
January 24, 2024
TRB 2024 challenge spurs smart transportation innovation
The Center for Urban Informatics and Progress at UTC, Amazon Web Services, the National Science Foundation, the City of Chattanooga and ITS America sponsored the Transportation Forecasting Competition at TRB 2024: and the challenge threw up some fascinating projects
January 18, 2024
What can we do as transport professionals to help save the world?! (Or at least try)
Does ChatGPT have an answer to this question? Yes. Is it the right one? Well, not exactly. What we really need is for transport to support the type of society we want, says Glenn Lyons. And you, as an individual, can make a difference...
January 16, 2024
"AI can help fast-track Net Zero and Vision Zero," says VivaCity
Artificial intelligence isn't just about self-driving cars - and ‘smart’ doesn't always have to be shiny, new and innovative. Mark Nicholson, CEO at VivaCity, offers a few predictions for 2024...