ITS Global Innovation Competition - first stop, Brisbane
An international awards scheme for start-ups in the ITS industry has been launched.
California tolls again for Vinci in $73m deal
France-based tolling specialist Vinci has won a seven-year tolling contract renewal in California.
Itron creates North America ‘smart community’ challenge
Technology company Itron is accepting submissions from hardware and software vendors in North America for a ‘smart community’ challenge.
Volvo and ABB supply e-buses to Gothenburg
Volvo Buses and ABB are supplying 157 electric buses and supporting charging infrastructure to the Swedish city of Gothenburg and surrounding communities of Mölndal and Partille.
Q&A: Samuel Johnson, IBTTA
Samuel Johnson, chief operations officer for the Transportation Corridor Agencies in Orange County, California - and 2020 IBTTA president - talks about his background and career...
Coronavirus: Castex 2020 smart transport show ‘postponed’
The coronavirus outbreak has led to the postponement of a mobility show which was due to go ahead in China this June.
E-con launches 5MP monochrome camera
E-con Systems has launched a 5MP monochrome USB 3.1 Gen 1 SuperSpeed Camera which it says captures images in visible and near-infrared regions.
Luna unveils ‘cm-level’ positioning for e-scooters
Dublin-based start-up Luna has released a telematic device which it says uses 10cm-level positioning accuracy to help scooter companies ensure their scooters are ridden and parked correctly.
AAA report: caught red-handed
Using published crash statistics, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s report found that 939 people were killed in red-light running crashes in 2017 – a rise of 28% since 2012. Moreover, more than a quarter (28%) of crash deaths at signalised intersections “are the result of a driver running through a red light”.
SmogStop aims to clear the air
Air quality is an increasing issue for the ITS industry - but Envision SQ has something which can work alongside traffic calming measures to cut emissions
Bird: e-scooters will ‘replace short car trips in London’
More than half of car trips in the city of London are less than three miles with an average occupancy of just over one person, says Bird.
Joby raises $590m to develop eVTOL aircraft
Joby Aviation has raised $590 million in a funding round led by Toyota Motor to further develop urban air mobility.
Tapco launches pedestrian crossing illuminator
Tapco (Traffic and Parking Control Co) has launched the SafeWalk Crosswalk Illuminator in a bid to increase nighttime visibility at pedestrian crossings.
IFSEC International: Europe's leading integrated security event
IFSEC International, Europe's leading integrated security event, is getting ready to welcome security professionals back to ExCeL London on 12-14 July 2021.
Lyft boss: ‘There has to be another way of doing things’
Adding roads and vehicles is not enough to improve mobility, according to Raj Kapoor, chief strategy officer and head of business at Lyft.
Lippo views AI and IoT solutions in Indonesia
Real estate company Lippo Karawaci is working with SoftBank to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to improve mobility in Indonesia.
Winsted releases Paramount control room credenza
Winsted Control Room Solutions has unveiled the Paramount technology credenza.
Nuro’s R2 AV receives USDoT green light
Nuro’s R2 driverless goods carrier has received the green light to operate from the US Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.