Intelligent transport systems integrating vehicles, roads, traffic management or transport services.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles awards Verra Mobility speed-camera contract
Los Angeles has awarded Verra Mobility a contract to design, build, operate and maintain speed safety systems at 125 sites, targeting high-injury corridors under AB 645; the programme has included data protections, equitable fines and community education measures.
Taiwanese mobility firms showcase ITS solutions in Detroit
Taiwan Excellence has brought 16 Taiwanese firms to ITS America 2026 in Detroit, presenting AI-enabled intelligent transportation solutions and engaging US mobility stakeholders on deployment, cybersecurity, infrastructure resilience and public-private partnership opportunities.
ITS World Congress 2027 to be held in Birmingham
Organisers have marked 500 days until the 33rd ITS World Congress, which has been scheduled for 25 to 29 October 2027 at Birmingham's NEC and has been expected to attract over 15,000 transport professionals, with regional live demonstrations planned.
KEYSTONE pilots validate real-time digital freight data sharing in Italy
KEYSTONE pilots at the Port of La Spezia and Novara intermodal terminal demonstrated real-time exchange of freight, vehicle and compliance data between logistics operators and authorities, enabling paperless transport, targeted controls and fewer disruptions.
Updated EU guidelines support sustainable urban mobility planning
The 2026 SUMP Guidelines provide updated support for cities planning sustainable urban transport. They reflect recent EU mobility frameworks, while TEN-T rules require 431 urban nodes to adopt a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan by the end of 2027.
Iteris BlueTOAD Spectra CV RSU Achieves OmniAir Certification
OmniAir has certified Iteris' BlueTOAD Spectra CV roadside unit following validation testing at DEKRA in Malaga, Spain, using qualified equipment and procedures, and has strengthened interoperable C-V2X infrastructure readiness for agencies and integrators.
Kapsch TrafficCom awarded three NZ tolling contracts
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded three video-based tolling projects by Waka Kotahi, worth more than NZD 8.5m, with delivery from late 2026 to early 2028; it has been contracted to deliver and maintain tolling systems on the North Island.
Commsignia introduces Emergency Safety Suite
Commsignia has presented the Emergency Safety Suite, a V2X‑enabled, cloud‑aware platform that has been claimed to reduce emergency response times by 10–15% and to improve intersection safety while integrating with existing signal and dispatch systems.
Commsignia launches Trust Engine at ITS America 2026
Commsignia has unveiled the Trust Engine, a digital twin platform that has fused sensor, vehicle and roadside data into a validated operational ground truth and has expanded its cloud suites to deliver roadway intelligence to cities and OEMs.
Kapsch TrafficCom to present connected mobility solutions
Kapsch TrafficCom has announced participation at the ITS America Conference & Expo (9–12 June 2026) in Detroit, and has outlined demonstrations of V2X tolling, ATMS and EcoTrafiX platforms, and has planned C‑V2X roadside-vehicle interoperability trials.
Mobility 2026: intelligent transport and accessibility
The Mobility 2026 conference has highlighted intelligent transport systems, data-driven tools and cross-sector collaboration as means to improve accessibility, safety and multimodal planning, with delegates having emphasised equity and industry-government-academic partnerships.
León modernises urban traffic with Kapsch contract
León has awarded a €2.975m, three‑year contract to Kapsch TrafficCom, has commenced work, and has commissioned an EcoTrafiX integration with control‑centre upgrades and five additional operational staff.
Replica and Arity launch live-data platform to identify road safety risks
Replica and Arity have launched Safety Hub, combining driving-behaviour, multimodal movement and crash data to help US public agencies identify emerging roadway risks, prioritise interventions and assess safety measures. Arity has also invested strategically in Replica.
ITS Australia’s Mobility 2026 conference highlights accessible transport
ITS Australia’s Mobility 2026 conference in Brisbane highlighted accessible transport, including an automated bus programme, real-time passenger communications and Bluetooth Auracast announcements. Sessions also addressed multimodal planning, ADAS and low-cost sensing.
GMV at ICEX Conference on Transport and Mobility
GMV has participated in the ICEX Conference in Montevideo, where it has presented digitalisation strategies and assessed Uruguay's planned transport upgrades, including urban transit, rail projects and highway modernisation, and has engaged with local stakeholders on potential collaborations.
KEYSTONE project reports digital freight enforcement results at TRA 2026
The EU-funded KEYSTONE project concluded with a TRA 2026 event highlighting interoperable APIs, real-time logistics data exchange and digital enforcement pilots. Trials cut gate check-in time by 40% and inspection time by 50%.