🚨 Speakers announced for the #ITSUK Digital Transport Forum in partnership with Salesforce. Hear from experts at DfT, Liverpool City Region, Innovate UK, and more, as we explore AI, data, cybersecurity, and digital twins. Register⬇️ www.its-uk.org/event/digita...

📖 Annual Review 2026 is out now! This year's edition, Transport 4.0: Integrated | Inclusive | Intelligent, explores how technology is reshaping transport in the fourth industrial revolution. www.its-uk.org/publications...

Birmingham 2027 is 500 days away! With the ITS World Congress coming to the UK next year, it’s great to see Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, promising a “show to remember”. Read more of the Mayor’s comments below ⬇️ www.its-uk.org/mayor-promis...

Entries are now open for the 2026 ITS UK Annual Awards! 🏆 It’s a special year as we celebrate 20 years of recognising the people, projects and organisations driving innovation across transport technology. 📅 Entry Deadline is 28 August 2026. www.its-uk.org/membership/a...

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Birmingham for our Smart Data in Transport Workshop with the Department of Business and Trade and the Department for Transport. The session brought together industry and Government to inform thinking into potential smart data schemes.

⏰ Last chance to apply for TRIG 2026! Applications for the Connected Places Catapult research programme close this Friday 5 June. With up to £45,000 available for 53 projects, TRIG supports early-stage, innovative research. Find out more and apply via⬇️ cp.catapult.org.uk/transport-re...

A fascinating day in Derby for the first ever Local Government Exchange. Throughout the day, we put members and Local Councillors together to discuss how tech could address local transport challenges.

#ITSUK Member news from Version 1 Version 1 Issues Guide to AI Powered Transformation in Transport www.its-uk.org/version-1-is...

📄 ITS UK is pleased to have collaborated with BSI UK on its latest Smart Transport Report. The report explores how standards can support smarter, more connected and interoperable transport systems. Download the report ➡️ www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insigh...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s #ITSUK SafetyTech Forum 🛡️ From Vision Zero and road safety to protecting vulnerable road users and safer public transport, it was a fantastic day of discussion and collaboration. Thanks to all our speakers, exhibitors and attendees 👏

A fantastic evening in Birmingham for our Executive Dinner with Transport for West Midland's Sandeep Shingadia. Discussions covered bus franchising, road safety, integrated mobility and the ITS World Congress 2027. Thanks to Arup, Atkinsrealis and Kainos for supporting!

We’re pleased to welcome LaserTech as a Bronze supporter of this Thursday’s ITSUK #SafetyTech Forum. Great to have their support as we bring the sector together to explore the latest in safety technology and innovation. Follow our socials for live updates from the event 👀

📊 How can Smart Data transform transport? Join ITS UK, DBT and DfT for a workshop on 9 June in Birmingham to inform how Smart Data can improve journeys, drive innovation and support better transport services. Register now! ⬇️ www.its-uk.org/event/dbt-df...

It was great to be at #Traffex this week!🚦 The ITS UK team took the opportunity to meet members, explore the latest in traffic management & road technology, and discuss key challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

One week to go until the #ITSUK SafetyTech Forum!🛡️ We’re bringing together leading voices from industry, Government and academia to discuss the future of road safety technology, innovation, HOTA and more. See the full speaker line-up and register ⬇️ www.its-uk.org/event/safety...

#ITSUK Member News from Via Via has released a new episode of its ModeShift podcast featuring Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, discussing the transformation of the city-region’s buses through the Bee Network. www.its-uk.org/via-intervie...

With eVED coming in 2028, now is the time to discuss how we deliver a fair system of road pricing. Thanks to Campaign for Better for inviting ITS UK to this week’s parliamentary roundtable on the future of pay per mile charging and EV taxation.

With eVED coming in 2028, now is the time to discuss how we deliver a fair system of road pricing. Thanks to @CBTransport for inviting ITS UK to this week’s parliamentary roundtable on the future of pay per mile charging and EV taxation.

🚦#StuckonRed: ITS UK’s new campaign for investment in traffic technology! Ageing traffic signals throughout the UK are holding back safer, greener and more efficient journeys, while slowing the deployment of new tech on our road network.

Applications are open for the latest Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) from Connected Places Catapult £2.3m is available across 53 projects! Members can find out more and apply ⬇️https://cp.catapult.org.uk/opportunity/trig-2026-competition-cohort-19/

Great to be at UK Rail getting involved in discussions around rail technology. Yesterday, we also had a brilliant conversation with West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker about bringing the ITS World Congress to Birmingham next year and showcasing UK transport tech on the world stage.

📃 ITS UK responds to the King’s Speech We welcome positive signals for the transport technology sector, including the Highways Finance Bill, backing for major infrastructure projects, and the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. Read our full reaction ⬇️ www.its-uk.org/association-...

Today, votes are counted across Scotland and Wales. 🗳️ Ahead of the elections, ITS UK published manifestos for both nations, setting out how tech can deliver better transport networks. Read more ⬇️ Wales: www.its-uk.org/publications... Scotland: www.its-uk.org/publications...

Great to attend the launch of GBRX’s AI Industry Action Plan this week. A fitting setting at the Science Museum as GBRX set out how it will deploy AI in rail, including through its new AI Incubator Accelerator.

We’re pleased to welcome Yunex Traffic as a Bronze sponsor for the #ITSUK SafetyTech Forum Great to have their support as we bring the sector together to explore the latest in road and transport safety technology. Find out more ⬇️ www.its-uk.org/event/safety...

Great to be a part of UK Rail 2026 on 13-14 May 🚆 We’re looking forward to connecting with the rail supply chain and discussing data and tech in the sector! Meet us at Stand A31.

Join us tomorrow for the next #ITSUK Bid Support Tuesday We’ll be diving into the Crown Commercial Service Transport Technology Framework, what it means for suppliers and how to navigate it. Register now ⬇️ www.its-uk.org/event/bid-su...

This #WorldPublicTransportDay, we’re celebrating the vital role of our public transport networks across all aspects of life. From buses and rail to emerging smart mobility solutions, public transport underpins many of our day to day lives.

We’re pleased to welcome Jenoptik and Rennicks as Bronze sponsors for the #ITSUK SafetyTech Forum, with PACTS joining as a supporter. A strong line-up as we bring the sector together to explore the latest in safety technology. Find out more ⬇️ www.its-uk.org/event/safety...

Join our upcoming webinar introducing Project ROUTE 💻 We’ll explore everything from Project ROUTE’s aims and goals, to how will support the next generation in transport tech! Find out more and register ⬇️🎟️ www.its-uk.org/event/projec...

💻📄 New blog: Creating a UK Smart Data scheme for transport What could ‘Open Banking for transport’ look like? The latest #ITSUK blog explores how we make smart data in transport happen. Read more ⬇️ www.its-uk.org/creating-a-u...

The ITS European Congress (27–29 April, Istanbul) is fast approaching. With a Knowledge Pass, access the full technical programme, exhibition, demos and site visits. Join #ITSUK and other ITS National Bodies ⬇️ 2026.itseuropeancongress.com/registration

Out now - the Intelligent Transport Playbook! 📄 This report on the state of the transport tech sector, gathers the themes and insights from discussions held at the ITS UK Annual Conference 2026. www.its-uk.org/publications...

We’re delighted to share our sponsors for the next #ITSUK SafetyTech Forum. Thanks to silver sponsors Intelligent Instruments and bronze sponsors @clearviewintel.bsky.social & @Westcotec_ltd. A full day on safety innovation, policy and technology. Find out more ⬇️ www.its-uk.org/event/safety...

#ITSUK member news from Netcompany! Netcompany will hold a virtual demo showing how AI tool, PULSE, connects information, decisions, and actions across systems, so that teams can respond faster, act consistently, and operate as one. Register ➡️https://netcompany.com/embedding-ai-in-your-operations/

📄 ITS UK Manifestos for Scotland & Wales out now! Ahead of elections, our manifestos set out how technology can support more integrated, efficient and sustainable transport networks. Welsh Manifesto ➡️ www.its-uk.org/publications... Scottish Manifesto ➡️ www.its-uk.org/publications...

Lovely to host Smart Applications Management in the #ITSUK offices last week as they held their AGM. Members can book discounted meetings rooms and event spaces through #ITSUK! To find out more reach out to [email protected]

We welcome the Government’s ‘Better Connected’ strategy for more integrated transport. With backing for data, smart ticketing and innovation, plus funding for digital twins and new trials, the strategy reflects our calls for technology to be at the heart of integrated transport.

ITS UK welcomes #DfT's new Transport Data Action Plan. The plan recognises data as a strategic asset and commits to tackling silos, promoting standards and increasing skills. It was great to support the development of the Plan through workshops and being part of the Critical Friends Panel.

Just 10 tickets left for #ITSUK’s Local Government Exchange in Derby 🎟️ Join East Midlands councillors after the 7 May elections to discuss how tech can tackle regional transport challenges. Thanks to Clearview Intelligence and Unity5 for supporting! www.its-uk.org/event/local-...

Today #ITSUK had the opportunity to engage with John Glen MP of the Treasury Select Committee on the economic outlook and the Committee’s work. Thanks to the Enterprise Forum for organising another insightful session!

🛣️ Pay per mile road pricing is coming to the UK in 2028 in the shape of #eVED… We’ve submitted our response to the Government consultation, highlighting that using technology can make the scheme fairer and more resilient. Read our response below ⬇️ www.its-uk.org/publications...

ITS UK and the Automotive Electronic Systems Innovation Network (AESIN) have published a joint response to the Government’s call for evidence on the future regulatory framework for automated vehicles. Read the response below⬇️ www.its-uk.org/wp-content/u...

We closed the conference with a powerful keynote from Helen Dolphin MBE, Network Rail. “What does inclusivity really mean?” A reminder that safety and accessibility must be built in. #ITSUK26

Tim Morris of @Arup opens Session 4 of the Annual Conference with a keynote on the future of freight and maritime. Followed by a panel with representatives from across the maritime, logistics and freight sectors. #ITSUK26

A huge moment this afternoon as we launch Project ROUTE 🚀 Introduced by Rachel Keane, DigData and Max Sugarman, it’s a new skills programme designed specifically for the transport tech sector. Backed by Arup Amey and endorsed by the Department for Transport #ITSUK26

To start day two, connected and automated mobility takes centre stage. Speakers from Department for Transport, Syselek, Wayve and 4way Consulting discuss the future of roads in a connected and automated age.

Day Two of the #ITSUK Annual Conference is underway. Today’s agenda focuses on roads, connected mobility, skills, freight and safety. #ITSUK26

Thank you to Darren Capes, Head of Road Infrastructure Technology at DfT, for joining Executive Members for an open and thoughtful discussion on the proposed Connected Vehicle Services Framework. A really great Exec Dinner - thanks to Arup and Atkins Realis #ITSUK26

To finish session 2, we held a brilliant workshop on #DfT's Data Action Plan. That’s all for day one. We’ll be back tomorrow – keep an eye out!