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Simulating the effects of optimal mobility
May 30, 2024
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
Sowing the seeds: venture capital and ITS
May 20, 2024
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
Picking it up as we go: how transportation agencies can learn from university research
May 17, 2024
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…
“Being a traffic nerd should be a badge of honour in our industry”
May 16, 2024
Traffic nerds assemble! Not just a rallying cry, more a complete way of life for ITS
Is it time for a harmonised international standard for Weigh in Motion?
May 15, 2024
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…
The real case for driverless mobility
May 13, 2024
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
Tattile has eyes on Buenos Aires
May 9, 2024
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
Tolling Matters: "We want people to share their experiences and not be judged or silenced"
May 7, 2024
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'
Highway 99 revisited
May 2, 2024
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
The path to safer roads: America can learn from Europe’s example, says Verra Mobility
May 1, 2024
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
Hard data supports traffic monitoring
April 30, 2024
A collaboration between AGD Systems and North Line Canada has demonstrated the value of traffic experts putting their heads together to improve pedestrian safety
Breathing life into the V2X ‘zombie’
April 15, 2024
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
How technology is propelling the development of urban shared transport
April 11, 2024
Over 18 million people use ride-hailing apps in the UK alone, says Mariusz Zabrocki of Freenow
Should it be end of the road for right-turns on red?
April 10, 2024
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
ITS America's Laura Chace: "We're on the precipice of potentially incredible change"
April 9, 2024
Laura Chace, president & CEO of ITS America, talks to Adam Hill about knowledge gaps, Phoenix, the pace of change, digitalisation, AI - and the importance of authenticity…