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Intelligent Transport Systems - Explained



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

Educational And Thought Leadership Articles Relating To ITS, a selection of these is given below, or click on the button to see the full collection.

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Safety and Resilience
Building Trustworthy Mobility for a Complex Future

This article explores how intelligent systems can strengthen safety and resilience across increasingly complex transport networks

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Multimodal Mobility
Building Trustworthy Mobility for a Complex Future

As cities and regions evolve, mobility systems are being reshaped by rapid technological change, shifting user expectations and the urgent need for more sustainable, inclusive transport.

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Smart Logistics
Logistics in the Digital Era

Every product we consume, every component that fuels industry and every parcel that arrives at our door relies on a complex web of supply chains that span cities, regions and continents.

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Beyond the Road
Enhancing Transport and Mobility

The question is no longer whether non road modes should evolve, but how innovation can accelerate sustainable, connected mobility across rail, air and water.

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Intelligent Transport Systems, Explained

Ever wondered what Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are, or how they work?

The ITS Now YouTube Channel covers a diverse range of topics relating to ITS, click on the video drop down for the full listing of videos which are already available. Make use of the colour coded tags to follow particular topic areas.

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ITS Edge Magazine



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In the current edition: Winter 2025/26

Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of ITS with our magazine ITS Edge .

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, and why addressing it is becoming mission-critical for the sector.

As we build momentum toward the 2026 ITS European Congress in Istanbul, where the event will be hosted in the city for the very first time, this issue marks the beginning of our enhanced Congress coverage as Official Media Partner. With the Congress set to be one of the most significant gatherings of the global ITS community in recent years, we take a closer look at the four principal themes shaping the programme and the wider mobility conversation across Europe: Safety and Resilience, Multimodal Mobility, Smart and Sustainable Logistics, and Enhancing Mobility Beyond the Road. These themes will define the dialogue in Istanbul, reflecting the sector’s ambition to deliver integrated, safe and seamless mobility at scale.

We also turn our attention to one of the most pressing challenges facing the ITS ecosystem: attracting and retaining the next generation of professionals. At a time when the Congress is highlighting unprecedented innovation, investment and opportunity across the mobility landscape, our article Shoot for the Moon! explores how the sector can inspire new entrants and support them in building meaningful, future-shaping careers.

We finish this edition with our Technology Insight item where we have worked with Messagemaker Displays to look at how MS1 signs have developed to being technology.

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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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