ITS Australia Mobility 2026 Wraps with Accessibility at Its Core
The ITS Australia Mobility 2026 conference in Brisbane highlighted accessibility and inclusion as central themes for intelligent transport systems. Over 50 speakers from government, industry and academia showcased how ADAS, automated vehicles and low‑cost sensing can improve safety and equity. Real‑time apps like Hailo and projects such as an accessible automated bus demonstrated technology driving inclusive mobility. ITS Australia will continue the momentum with a Global Summit later in 2026.
TECH PROFILE: How Simulation Helps Cities Deliver Safe and Seamless Mega Events
PTV Group’s Umovity Software is promoting multimodal simulation and real‑time mobility intelligence to help host cities manage the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s massive crowds and transport demands. By modeling vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and transit as individual agents, planners can visualize...
West Midlands Gears up to Host Global ITS Showcase in 2027
The West Midlands will host the 33rd ITS World Congress in Birmingham’s NEC in October 2027, drawing more than 15,000 global delegates. The region plans to use the event to demonstrate how intelligent transport systems can deliver tangible outcomes, from...
Pennsylvania Turnpike Opens $88m Hawk Falls Bridge on Northeast Extension
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opened an $88 million steel‑deck arch bridge at Hawk Falls on the Northeast Extension, replacing an 85‑year‑old crossing. The 720‑foot span sits 200 feet above Mud Run Gorge and carries two lanes each way, handling over 24,000 vehicles...
Kapsch TrafficCom Deploys India’s First C-ITS Project on Delhi Highway
Vienna‑based Kapsch TrafficCom, together with Superwave Communication and Infrasolution Limited, has begun deploying India’s first cooperative intelligent transport systems (C‑ITS) pilot on a key expressway near New Delhi, with a six‑month completion target. The system uses AI‑enabled roadside video sensors...
FEATURE: How AI Cameras Are Changing Traffic Enforcement
Artificial intelligence is transforming traffic enforcement beyond simple license‑plate reads, enabling cameras to detect multiple violations—speeding, distracted driving, lane deviation, and more—from a single roadside unit. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has installed over 10,000 multi‑sensor AI cameras that fuse...
BUILD AMERICA 250 ACT: US Congress Bill Aims to Secure Long-Term Transport Funding
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduced the Build America 250 Act, a five‑year reauthorisation bill that would lock in federal funding for highways, bridges, transit and rail as the current surface‑transportation authorization expires on September 30. The legislation maintains...
MAV Systems Launches AiQ Lite ANPR Camera, Expanding Deployment Options
MAV Systems has introduced the AiQ Lite, a compact ANPR camera designed for cost‑sensitive parking, enforcement and traffic‑management projects. The UK‑made unit delivers two‑lane coverage from a single lens, is IP68 sealed for harsh environments, and consumes minimal power, making...
ITS UK Calls for Urgent Action on Failing Road Traffic Signals
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) has launched the "Stuck on Red" campaign to highlight the deteriorating state of the UK’s traffic‑signal network. A heat‑map shows 51% of England’s signals are past their operational life, a figure projected to rise to...
US Transportation Construction Industry Urges Congress to Pass Surface Transport Bill
More than 400 construction leaders, labor groups and engineers convened in Washington to press Congress for a new surface‑transportation reauthorization bill before the September 30 2026 deadline. The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) highlighted the need for inflation‑adjusted funding, safety investments and modernized...
King’s Speech Sets Out UK Transport Legislation Agenda for New Parliamentary Session
The King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 set out a 37‑bill transport agenda, targeting Northern Powerhouse Rail, Great British Railways and a new financing model for major road projects. A Highways (Financing) Bill will fund the £10 billion (≈$12.5 billion) Lower Thames Crossing using...
UK Government Signs Self-Driving Partnership with Wayve
The UK Department for Business and Trade has signed a memorandum of understanding with London‑based autonomous‑vehicle firm Wayve to co‑develop safety‑critical self‑driving technology. The agreement, announced on 12 May 2026, focuses on large‑scale simulation, safety assurance and embedding Wayve’s AI software into...
SAM Act Aims to Clear Path for Autonomous Public Transit in the US
Representative Kevin Kiley introduced the Shared Autonomous Mobility (SAM) Act (H.R. 8692) to modernize federal regulations and funding for autonomous buses. The bill amends five grant programs to allow software licensing costs, permits early grant funding during testing, mandates DOT...
ITS ISTANBUL: Swedish C-ITS Safety Paper Takes Top Technical Award
At the 17th Intelligent Transport Systems European Congress in Istanbul, three awards recognized excellence in connected‑vehicle research and deployment. A Swedish team won the Technical Paper Award for their study on robust and safe C‑ITS deployment in Sweden. The IET‑sponsored...
ITS ISTANBUL: Chief Rapporteur Eric Sampson Delivers Congress Report Remotely
The 17th Intelligent Transport Systems European Congress in Istanbul underscored a decisive shift from siloed ITS solutions to fully integrated, data‑driven mobility ecosystems. Professor Eric Sampson delivered the post‑congress report remotely, while ERTICO CEO Joost Vantomme presented findings on resilience,...