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Speed kills But automated enforcement can save lives

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Indra wins £524m TfL ticketing contract Indra Group has won a mammoth contract to operate the ticketing and access control system of the entire public transportation network of London and its metro area. The deal, which includes maintenance and development, runs until 2034, and is valued at £524 million ( 605m). This could rise to £845m ( 975m), Indra says, with possible extensions and options until 2039. TfL's system sees 8.6 million daily journeys and more than 3.6 billion each year. Indra will manage turnstiles, validators, ticket vending machines, retail sales terminals and portable inspection equipment.

Ertico and ITF-OECD aim for closer ties Ertico ITS Europe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Transport Forum. The MoU establishes a framework for closer collaboration between ITF-OECD - a global, intergovernmental platform concerned primarily with transport policy - and Ertico, whose public-private role is to drive deployment of ITS. Among the advantages of the

are mutual contributions to research, exchange of insights on emerging transport and ITS trends. Shared platforms at events such as ITS Congresses and the ITF Summit will also be part of the arrangement.

Parking frustrates drivers to 'choose rideshare or transit' Two-thirds of drivers in US

replace and modernise existing average speed (point-to-point) system covers a 9km section of highway where there is "a high incidence of speeding

Blyncsy uses crowdsourced dash-camera imagery from vehicles and applies AI to analyse the footage. The idea is to ascertain the state of roadway assets such as barriers and signage on the US state's 11,000 miles of roads. We

cities frequently spend a quarter of an hour searching for parking, according to a new survey. The research by parking provider T2 Systems, part of Verra Mobility, also suggests this is leading many drivers "to choose rideshare or public transit to avoid parking challenges". One

66% of drivers overall spend up to 15 minutes searching for a space in cities. More than half of drivers surveyed (54%) say they have used rideshare or public transportation "to avoid hassles".

Blyncsy helps Alabama DoT asset management Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDoT) is using Bentley Systems' Blyncsy solution to evaluate the condition of roadway assets.

data to produce condition assessments across all districts, said Morgan Musick, ALDoT assistant maintenance management engineer. Bentley says that a previous pilot project demonstrated that Blyncsy s AI models achieved 97% accuracy.

existing gantries, with a singlecamera system covering two lanes. Dutch authorities are seeking to reduce enforcementdriven court cases by ensuring clear, reliable imagery in a fully-automated process.

Lyft AVs aim to boost Hamburg connectivity Hamburg and Freenow by Lyft have agreed to advance the integration of Level 4 AVs into the northern German city's taxi sector. They will set clear guidelines on how to integrate AVs into transport options, such as mass transit, scaling from pilot testing to regular, citywide services. The partnership will pilot AVs in Altona-West, Hamburg North and Bergedorf. Tests will begin in areas where Freenow has approval from Hamburg s Authority for Transport and Mobility Transition to establish a service to improve access to public transport hubs.

Sensys Gatso chosen for Dutch speed enforcement Sensys Gatso Group is to introduce an average speed enforcement system in the Netherlands. It is one of four vendors to be selected in a nationwide initiative from the Dutch Ministry of Justice to

UK lawmakers want 65% road deaths cut by 2035 By 2035, the UK government plans to cut the number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) on UK roads by 65% - and child KSIs by 70%.

The ambitious targets are behind a new in over a decade. It is based on the Safe System approach, which acknowledges that while human error is inevitable, deaths and serious injuries are

to calculate the best route for each journey with multimodal options including buses, touristline ferries and other transit connections. Features include real-time arrival information; live directions with deboarding alerts, providing step-by-step guidance; and service alerts, allowing riders to stay informed of disruptions.

ITS Korea - host of the ITS World Congress 2026 in Gangneung in October - has formed a new partnership with Florida Polytechnic University in the US. They will collaborate on advanced academic programmes, joint research initiatives and cross-border internship and training opportunities. We can accelerate the global exchange of ideas that will shape smarter, safer, and

Moovit plans for Hiroshima multimodal options

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not. Road design, vehicle safety, enforcement and education are all important - in addition to the individual responsibility of drivers.

Users of Hiroshima Bus services are now able to access the Moovit journey-planning app, which was launched in Japan in September last year.

The app has integrated more than 372 Hiroshima Bus stops

systems, says Cheong-Hoe Heo, chairman and president of ITS Korea. Together, we will cultivate talent, advance ITS research and contribute to sustainable mobility that

Young people 'at the heart' of ITS European Congress Ertico ITS Europe and Young Mobility Network (YMN) are "placing young professionals at the heart" of the 17th ITS European Congress, to be held 27-29 April in Istanbul, Türkiye.

The future of mobility needs diversity, connection, and action," says Anna Filby, YMN founder & CEO. "Expect real interaction, fresh connections, and new perspectives. The organisations are jointly hosting a Talent Matchmaking Session

- which they say is "designed to go beyond a traditional career event" - during the Congress on 28 April. .

Inrix and Automotus make space for kerb info Inrix has extended what it calls its ground truth parking and loading zone availability coverage in the US. It is partnering with automated kerb management company Automotus to provide new data on high-density urban centres such as Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Philadelphia.

Ground truth is information that is known to be real or true and which is provided by direct observation and measurement as opposed to that which comes from inference. Inrix said the deal adds nearly 400 city blocks of real-time data to its parking engine.

'Gobsmacking' rise of ANPR invisibility Sarah Coombes, MP for the UK's governing Labour Party, who is campaigning for law changes to outlaw ghost plates , says: "I was absolutely gobsmacked by the amount of videos on social media explaining exactly what a ghost plate did, which makes you invisible to ANPR, how easy they are to buy not only is this a huge road safety problem, it's clearly a criminal problem as well." Chris Shepherd, head of products and services at MAV Systems, says: "We've now got to try and identify those plates . We're dealing with a problem that's already epidemic."

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enforcement to proactive risk reduction, using intelligent technology to improve safety outcomes rather than simply registration, inspection or insurance contribute to increased collision risk, and are often associated with criminal

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extra layer of protection, helping ensure everyone gets home safely at the end active recovery vehicles. The alerts are received via navigation apps and for drivers to slow down and move over to avoid the breakdown scene.

KAPSCH V2X RSU CERTIFIED BY FCC

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to communicate directly with other vehicles, infrastructure and other road users. This new regulation says agencies no longer need to apply for experimental licences, although

cases such as roadworks warnings, and alerts for bad weather, congestion and the approach of emergency vehicles. The regulator s Report and technical guidelines for the use of connected vehicle technology, including operational standards that establish radio spectrum usage and interference protection measures to ensure reliable system performance. FCC approval provides the legal framework for operation of

says. The product also delivers data such as behaviour analysis, movement patterns and compliance trends which help authorities understand the risks on their roads, allowing them to allocate resources appropriately.

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NEW DATA REVEALS BETTER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR MEGA-EVENTS For cities hosting the World Cup in 2026, the Olympics in 2028, or other mega-events and major construction projects that disrupt travel, forecasting

locals is critical to ensure area transportation networks are ready to handle potentially unprecedented travel demand. A new eBook from StreetLight explores how transportation planning and operations professionals can analyse previous events to shed light needed to keep eventgoers, residents, and goods moving during mega-events.

When a city hosts a mega-event like the Fifa World Cup, they re often in fact hosting multiple interconnected events around the same timeframe," says StreetLight. "In the case of the Fifa World Cup, each host city will manage match events and Fan Festivals on multiple dates. That s why a network-

ripples throughout the network. The eBook investigates one particularly event-rich weekend in Kansas City one of the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup host cities to reveal potential upcoming mega-event, such as roads or corridors that may require additional transit capacity. This analysis offers a framework other jurisdictions can use to generate actionable insights for their own planned special events. The eBook also highlights how transit systems are key to a positive fan and resident experience during mega-events and explores what cities can do to expand transit service to avoid crush loads and travel delays on key routes.

SERNIS ENGINEERS PARKING AS A SAFE, GROUND-VALIDATED PROCESS "Cruising for parking" is a critical blind spot in road safety strategy. This daily ritual transforms drivers into distracted hunters, forcing them to scan kerbs rather than crosswalks, while clogging arteries needed by emergency services. The solution to this hidden danger lies in the SR-GROUNDSENSE sensor. SR-GROUND-SENSE introduces a dual-technology approach, integrating microwave detection technology with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This dual-technology architecture creates a rigorous validation process. By utilising physical presence, the sensor effectively This precision is vital for safety: if a system produces false positives, drivers lose trust and revert to "hunting", immediately

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eliminate the erratic circling that endangers pedestrians. This reduction in loitering

battery, the sensor ensures long-term autonomy. When maintenance is eventually required, the unit s silicone-free junction sealing ensures the process is fast, clean, and uncomplicated. This design minimises technical downtime, ensuring that the safety infrastructure remains active and reliable year-round. The safety gains are measurable: industry studies indicate that smart parking systems can slash search

proving that the most effective road safety innovations are often found beneath our wheels.

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