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ITS Now exists to provide informative and educational resources about Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and should be of interest to technology practitioners in highways and mobility, along with people working in other engineering disciplines and for anyone who has an interest in transport generally. As well as the ITSNow.org website, resources include ITS Edge Magazine and our YouTube channel @ITSNow, along with original books and articles on a broad range of related topics.

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Articles

Industry Insight, Events, Thought Leadership and Educational Articles relating To ITS, see the latest items below, or click on the button to see the full collection.

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Intertraffic 2026 - Key Themes
The Era of Operational Intelligence

As the doors begin to close on the RAI Amsterdam for another two years, the 2026 edition of Intertraffic has cemented its status not just as the premier trade show, but as the primary pulse-check for the global transport industry.

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Intertraffic 2026 - Day 3
Data, Drones, and Developments

As we cross the halfway mark of the world's leading mobility event, it has been all about moving from "vision" to "operational reality".

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Intertraffic 2026 - Day 2
British ITS Innovation Takes Centre Stage

The UK’s transport technology community is making a serious impact in Amsterdam this week, with a stronger and more coordinated presence than ever before.

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Intertraffic 2026 - Day 1
The Future is Smart, Safe, and Sustainable

The energy at The RAI Amsterdam is electric. Today’s kickoff made one thing clear: the digital transformation of our roads isn't just coming, it’s already here!

ITS Edge Magazine

Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of ITS with our magazine ITS Edge, read the latest issue and our back-catalogue for free.

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No.5 - Winter 2025/26
Feature: The Trust Deficit

In the Winter edition of ITS Edge, our feature article welcomes Paula Claytonsmith, who examines the growing Trust Deficit the public is demonstrating toward Intelligent Transport Systems. As we build momentum toward the 2026 ITS European Congress in Istanbul, this issue marks the beginning of our enhanced Congress coverage as Official Media Partner. We also turn our attention to one of the most pressing challenges facing the ITS ecosystem: attracting and retaining the next generation of professionals in our article Shoot for the Moon! We finish this edition with our Technology Insight item where we have worked with Messagemaker Displays to look at MS1 signs.

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Safety and Resilience
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As our transport networks become more connected, automated and data-driven, one question sits at the heart of the mobility transition: How can digital innovation deliver safer, more resilient and more inclusive systems for everyone?

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Multimodal Mobility
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As cities and regions evolve, so do the expectations of the people moving through them. The challenge is clear: How can data driven systems deliver reliable, equitable and truly integrated travel across every mode of transport?

@ITSNow YouTube Channel

The ITS Now YouTube Channel covers a diverse range of topics relating to technologies used to manage and operate highways and emerging mobility solutions. Well over 100 videos!

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What is ITS?

We look at what Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are and the types of applications these are typically used for in a highway context.

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How do you measure pedestrian and cycle flow, city wide?

A solution which is poised to revolutionise how we understand and plan for the reapportioning of street capacity to promote active transport modes in response to growing urban populations, congestion and climate change.

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When Critical Controls Fail

For Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), a sector that increasingly relies on interconnected, automated and safety-critical technologies, the lessons from Ahmedabad are not just relevant, they are absolutely imperative.

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Part 1 - Phases and Stages

In the first of our Traffic Signals principles series, we look at the basic elements associated with 'phases' and 'stages' in traffic signal control.

Publications

If you have ever thought that it might be good to learn more about an ITS related subject, or you would like a resource you can give to a colleague, you may find our books of interest.

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Innovation Awards

Find out who won the @ITSNow Innovation Awards, these recognise organisations that undertake developments which push the capabilities of Intelligent Transport Infrastructure in the operation and management of the road network.

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Media

Information and news about ITS Now for the press and our media partners across the World.

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About Us

Find out about our industry partnerships and supporters, who we are and why we are committed to promote best practice and professional development within the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) sector.

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Event Calendar

Major ITS events happening around the world. In addition to being Official Media Partner for some of these, we will also be involved in the conference programme for some of the others, so look out for us!



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