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Urban design plan approved for Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway upgrades
Victoria has approved the urban design plan for Eastern Freeway upgrades between Hoddle Street and Burke Road in Melbourne. The project will add freeway capacity, bus lanes, traffic-management technology and walking and cycling connections.
Axis launches three on-camera licence-plate recognition kits
Axis Communications has launched three all-in-one licence-plate recognition camera kits for slow-speed and free-flow traffic. The 2MP and 3MP systems run License Plate Verifier on-camera and support access control and integration with third-party video-management systems.
OmniAir confirms six demonstrators for ITSMW26 mobility technology pavilion
OmniAir has confirmed six live demonstrators for its ITSMW26 Outdoor Demonstration Pavilion in Dublin, Ohio. The public showcase will feature V2X communications, security infrastructure, sensing and roadway-safety technologies alongside the ITS Midwest Conference & Expo.
GMV to add 258 validators across Granada’s urban bus fleet
GMV will add 258 TV100 validators to Granada’s urban bus fleet, enabling boarding through middle and rear doors with card, QR and mobile payment. Deployment has begun on Line 4, with the full rollout due by mid-2027.
Arcadis delivers integrated tolling and ITS for Gordie Howe Bridge
Arcadis has delivered the tolling system and integrated ITS platform for the newly opened Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor and Detroit. The deployment supports electronic, automated and attended toll collection, transaction processing, traffic monitoring and dynamic lane control.
ITS Australia and iMove to mark decade of transport R&D collaboration
ITS Australia and iMove will mark ten years of transport R&D collaboration at the ITS Australia Global Summit 2026 in Melbourne. The event will showcase iMove projects and its decade-long contribution to Australian transport research, with more than $100 million invested.
National Highways and Compass IoT develop fluid model for congestion diagnosis
National Highways and Compass IoT will present a fluid-mechanics model using floating vehicle data to diagnose congestion and identify junction pinch points. The method could support digital twins and predictive traffic management.
Nominations open for ITS Australia’s 2027 awards
Nominations are open for ITS Australia’s 17th annual awards, recognising innovation in connected, electric and automated vehicles, transport data and R&D. The Brisbane ceremony will take place on 18 February 2027, with entries closing on 28 August 2026.
Curvidia finds limited convergence between enforcement and ITS platforms
Curvidia’s study of 152 enforcement programmes found only 3.3% had converged with broader ITS platforms. Integrated programmes were strongly associated with outsourced or managed services, while the research identified procurement mandates—not technology—as the main barrier.
EU plan promotes V2G and transport electrification for energy security
The European Commission’s Electrification Action Plan targets 46% electrification by 2040 and promotes vehicle-to-grid technology to make EVs a source of grid storage. It also highlights charging infrastructure for battery-electric ferries and transport’s role in reducing fossil-fuel dependence.
TfL expands Lane Rental to Camden and Merton, funds AI, smart barriers and drones
TfL has extended its Lane Rental scheme to Camden and Merton and approved eight more boroughs for rollout from autumn 2026. Revenue funds trials of smart barriers, camera-based AI on buses, drone inspections and coordination programmes (Dig Once, BusSense) to reduce streetworks disruption and improve bus journey reliability.
Here and Esri partner to add AI-ready geospatial analytics to ArcGIS
Here Technologies and Esri agreed a three-year partnership to integrate HERE map, traffic and mobility data with Esri’s ArcGIS, creating AI-ready visualisation and analytics tools for live and historical location data. Target sectors include transport, logistics, automotive and public-sector planning.
Applied Information launches wrong-way driver alert platform in Massachusetts
Applied Information has launched Glance Wrong-Way Driver Manager, an ITS platform that combines cameras, radar, connected-vehicle and third-party data to detect, verify and distribute real-time alerts about wrong-way drivers. The system is deployed in Massachusetts.
Queensland Rail trials over-height vehicle warning technology
Queensland Rail is trialling a trailer-mounted sensor system that detects over-height vehicles and warns drivers via variable message signs near two frequently struck rail bridges in Ipswich. The system will collect data at sites across South East Queensland.
EU regulation establishes common urban mobility indicators
The European Commission has adopted an Implementing Regulation requiring Member States to collect harmonised urban mobility indicators on sustainability, safety and accessibility, and has set initial data submission by end 2027 with four-yearly updates.
Kapsch TrafficCom expands tolling systems in Serbia
Kapsch TrafficCom has deployed an Operian multilane free‑flow tolling system on the Belgrade ring road, has begun testing a DSRC and video‑based classification roadside concept, and has reported monthly processing of over one million toll transactions.
Kapsch to implement traffic management for Kuwait University
Kapsch TrafficCom has been selected to implement an EcoTrafiX system at Kuwait University's Sabah Al‑Salem campus and has been contracted to integrate controllers, sensors and ANPR to reduce congestion and support event management over a 20‑month programme.
National Forum Examines Korea's V2X and Connected Mobility
OmniAir members have contributed to a National Assembly forum in Korea that has examined V2X communications, AI-enabled digital infrastructure and national deployment challenges, and has highlighted collaboration needs among government, industry and academia for safer connected mobility.
Nissan leads UK project to integrate solar and AI into EVs
Nissan has secured funding for a three-year, £10m UK project that has combined power electronics, AI and perovskite tandem solar integration to develop vehicle-integrated charging, bidirectional V2G and intelligent energy management for electric vehicles.
GMV appoints Freightquip as exclusive ANZ ITS distributor
GMV has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Freightquip for Australia and New Zealand, and Freightquip has been appointed to manage sales, installation and regional support for GMV’s certified onboard intelligent transportation systems across metro, tram and rail networks.
Cohda MK6 Achieves CPOC Level 1 Approval in Europe
Cohda Wireless has passed CPOC Level 1 evaluation for its MK6 platform by TÜViT, confirming compliance with the EU security and trust framework for C-ITS and strengthening credentials for cross-border deployment.
National Highways alliance unveils AI tools and digital twins for roads
National Highways, Cambridge University and industry partners have developed AI pavement assessment, digital-twin and flood-resilience tools for England’s road network, aiming to identify defects earlier, improve maintenance planning and support lower-carbon construction.
Ouster Rev8 lidar approved for BABA funding
Ouster has confirmed that its Rev8 lidar family has complied with the Build America, Buy America Act, enabling federal funding eligibility for deployments of its BlueCity traffic management platform and sensors in United States infrastructure projects.
5GAA study examines dynamic V2X road-safety use cases
5GAA has released a technical report examining dynamic C-V2X road-safety applications, including intersection safety, vulnerable road users and high-speed rear-end collisions, using analytical models, simulations and real-world data.
TransCore Enables Open-Road Tolling at New Hope-Lambertville
TransCore has enabled the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to convert the New Hope–Lambertville bridge to open-road all-electronic tolling, establishing a scalable tolling infrastructure and supporting the authority's broader modernisation programme.
Australia’s EVs forecast to become a major grid-storage resource
Australia’s 2026 Integrated System Plan forecasts EVs could comprise up to 80% of vehicles by 2050, consuming more than 60 TWh annually. It says vehicle-to-grid systems could add 4.3 GW of storage, but adoption depends on consumer trust and wider charging infrastructure.
Survey finds growing industry support for Australia road-user charging
An ITS Australia survey finds strong transport-sector support for a phased national road-user charging model, starting with distance-based charging. Respondents also call for interoperable systems, consistent standards and privacy protections.
ITS Australia survey backs measured transition to road-user charging
A survey of Australia’s transport-technology industry finds broad support for road-user charging, with respondents favouring a simple odometer-based scheme initially, strong privacy protections and national interoperability.
Vizzion imagery integrated into RITIS traffic data platform
Vizzion’s connected-vehicle dashcam imagery has been integrated into the RITIS platform, giving transport agencies real-time and historical views of road conditions alongside congestion and weather data. MATOC is using it for incident validation and operational coordination in the Washington, DC region.
Trucker Path integrates CargoNet theft intelligence into truck navigation
Trucker Path has integrated Verisk CargoNet’s cargo-theft intelligence into its commercial navigation platform. The US service overlays county-level risk ratings, stolen-commodity trends and theft methods to help truck drivers and fleets make safer routing decisions.
HS Connect integrates Flow Labs API for real-time work-zone safety
National Signal has integrated Flow Labs’ API into its HS Connect Smart Work Zone platform, providing real-time travel-time and speed data for queue detection, travel messaging and performance monitoring across US work zones.
ITS UK names winners of 2026 Allan Prize essay competition
Charlotte Parrish and Esther Fobi have won ITS UK’s 2026 Allan Prize essay competition. Their essays examine digitalisation, AI and inclusive intelligent transport, with both receiving £750, mentoring and publication opportunities.
Renault refreshes Megane E-Tech with larger battery and V2G
Renault’s refreshed Megane E-Tech gains a larger LFP battery, 500km WLTP range, faster charging, V2L and market-dependent V2G. Renault Australia expects the updated electric car to arrive in the first half of 2027.
Five gantries installed for A40 free-flow tolling
Emovis and ATMB have installed five free-flow tolling gantries on the A40, have completed corridor infrastructure and have projected annual CO₂ savings of about 2,500 tonnes ahead of 2027 deployment.
Hyundai completes Australia’s first V2G discharge with Ioniq 9
Hyundai has completed Australia’s first vehicle-to-grid discharge using an Ioniq 9, a bidirectional charger and the ISO 15118-20 communication protocol. The test marks progress towards manufacturer-approved V2G services for Australian EVs.
GMV to upgrade Barcelona Metro passenger information
GMV has been awarded a contract to develop a consolidated, scalable passenger-information system for Barcelona Metro, and has developed a centralised management platform for phased deployment, remote monitoring and compatibility with existing onboard IT infrastructure.
ANTT projects expansion of electronic tolling
The ANTT has projected expansion of barrier-free electronic tolling, citing regulatory milestones, contract provisions and pilot tests, and stakeholders have identified user experience, payment communication and transition arrangements as principal challenges to broader adoption.
ITS America Conference & Expo 2026 in Detroit
The ITS America Conference & Expo 2026 has brought more than 3,000 professionals to Detroit, has featured sessions, live demonstrations and exhibitor zones on startups and cybersecurity, and has showcased deployed connected and automated mobility technologies.
ITS Australia opens nominations for 2027 awards
ITS Australia has opened nominations for the 2027 ITS Australia Awards, which have been scheduled for 18 February 2027 in Brisbane, and has invited organisations and individuals to submit entries demonstrating innovation, leadership and measurable impact in intelligent transport systems.
GMV showcases smart mobility at Global Mobility Call
GMV has presented smart mobility and transportation solutions at Global Mobility Call in Madrid, showcasing its ITS Suite, the GMV Hub (EP200) onboard computer and electronic fare collection with EMV, QR and ABT payment technologies.
University of Windsor Wins OmniAir V2X Hackathon
The University of Windsor team has won the inaugural OmniAir V2X Hackathon, which has convened student teams from multiple universities to develop and demonstrate detection and mitigation approaches for V2X misbehaviour affecting connected-vehicle systems.