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SUMMARY:Women in ITS Forum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:To mark the annual INWED day (23 June)\, our Women in ITS Forum is meeting at WSP in Birmingham on the 21 June. \n  \nAGENDA \n12.00 – Arrival with light lunch and networking \n12.30 – Introduction from ITS UK and Olivia Cairns\, WSP and Gemma Tredwell\, Arcadis (Chair of Women in ITS Forum) \n12.45 – Simon Sheldon – Wilson\, Head of Business – Operations and Safety\, WSP \nSimon will detail his experience of effective safety and wellbeing leadership. From leading roadside assistance operational teams and major change programmes at the RAC\, to overseeing that day-to-day operation of the strategic road network with the Highways Agency (and National Highways) Simon has put visible leadership at the heart of his approach by spending time with front-line operational teams in their working environment. \n13.15 – Shane Collins\, Smart Cities Sector Lead\, 4 Way Consulting \nShane will be covering the Edgbaston Terminus. The Edgbaston Terminus is a traffic signal site with LRT facilities. This project provided a sustainable transport solution and there were a number of safety issues that needed to be resolved during the design process. \n13.45 – Refreshment break with networking \n14.00 – Vivi Michalaki\, Head of ITS and Mobility\, National Highways \nVivi will be raising the topic of imposter syndrome\, how it may affect us all and especially women\, in the working environment. This is an opportunity to openly discuss and share personal challenges in this area\, where we might experience how our daily work life is affected by feelings of self-doubt\, and identify ways to overcome it. \n14.30 – Georgette Foster-Bell\, Technical Director\, Arcadis \nGeorgette will be providing an overview of decarbonisation at National Highways and how Arcadis has assisted on a Birmingham Highways contract to make our supply chain partners feel safer at work. \n15.00 – Closing Remarks \n15.15 – CLOSE \n  \n  \nRegister your place here
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/women-in-its-forum-meeting/
LOCATION:WSP Mailbox\, Wharfside St\, Birmingham\, B1 1RQ
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SUMMARY:ITS & Automotive: Clash of the Systems
DESCRIPTION:Following a recent MoU\, AESIN and ITS UK are proud to jointly host their first workshop addressing the challenges and opportunities of a future of greater system integration of vehicles and infrastructure. The event will take place ahead of the MOVE trade show in London (21 to 22 June 2023). \nAttendees will hear presentations of use cases with different viewpoints: \n\nNew ITS applications and the vehicle solutions to enable these.\nNew vehicle functionalities and the challenges placed on PDI.\n\nGrowing software and electronics content in vehicles and road infrastructure are leading to greater intelligence and capabilities of the systems. This trajectory will continue\, including rising infrastructure dependency of some autonomy. \nHowever\, much of the associated data resides at organisations with established business models and customers. Concerns exist about greater system integration of vehicles and infrastructure\, about sharing data and resolving privacy\, about who pays for it\, and uncertainty over valuing and monetising system aspects with new customer relationships. But if these concerns can be overcome\, there are functionality and commercial opportunities to be unlocked for both vehicle and infrastructure stakeholders. \nAs new commercial partnerships develop\, with varying services and customers\, the historically siloed communities from roads and vehicles need more collaboration.  \nBreakout sessions will explore technical challenges\, business incentives\, and emerging solutions\, with the aim of producing a short paper as an output from the session. \nThis event is organised jointly with AESIN:
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/its-automotive-clash-of-the-systems/
LOCATION:SMLL\, Unit 7\, 14 Victory Parade\, Plumstead Road\, London SE18 6FL\, Unit 7\, 14 Victory Parade\, Plumstead Road\, London\, SE18 6FL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Connected cars in London – the key to a smart city?
DESCRIPTION:As part of London Tech Week 2023\,  ITS UK and techUK will explore how London is making use of data from connected vehicles to become one of the world’s smartest cities. \nModern cars\, sometimes referred to as “data centres on wheels” are now capable of gathering and processing vast quantities of data. Meanwhile\, ever-advancing connectivity infrastructures are enabling vehicles to communicate with each other\, and their surrounding infrastructure. \nJoin us to uncover how London\, a city urgently tackling road safety\, congestion\, and air quality issues\, is making use of this technology. \nWe will examine the approach to key questions including: \n\nWhat use-cases is London developing through the proliferation of connected vehicle data?\nDo we have the capabilities to process data at the scale required?\nHow do we ensure adequate connectivity across the city?\nWhat risks does the increase in connected vehicles expose us to?\nAre connected cars really the key to London becoming a smart city?\nSpaces are limited so sign-up now to avoid disappointment.\n\nThis event is open to all. Please register via techUK’s website here. \nOrganised in partnership with techUK \n \nAbout London Tech Week: London Tech Week (12-16 June) is a global celebration of tech\, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow in a week-long festival. Showcasing how tech is transforming business and society\, London Tech Week drives thought provoking conversations around innovation\, diversity and transformation\, providing a platform for the tech ecosystem to come together to drive change.
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/connected-cars-in-london-the-key-to-a-smart-city/
LOCATION:techUK\, 10 St Bride Street\, London\, EC4A 4AD\, techUK\, 10 St Bride Street\, London\, EC4A 4AD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Parliamentary Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join Intelligent Transport Systems UK for our Parliamentary Reception taking place on 14 June in the Churchill Room of the House of Commons. \nStarting at 1pm\, the event will provide the opportunity for the intelligent transport sector to meet with Ministers\, MPs\, Peers\, councillors and stakeholders. \nWe’re delighted to confirm we’ll be joined by Transport Innovation Minister Jesse Norman with other speakers to be announced shortly. \nWith high demand expected\, please register soon to secure a place.
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/parliamentary-reception-event/
LOCATION:Parliament\, House of Commons\, Westminster\, London\, SW1A 0AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Enforcement Forum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Enforcement Forum meets in Camberley to host their first meeting of 2023. Many thanks to Executive Members Jenoptik for hosting this session. \nA complete line-up is confirmed as below featuring the following organisations;  \nScottish Safety Programme \nAgilysis \nGeneral Noise \nNational Highways \nSouth Wales Police  \nWe also plan to have a panel session at the end of the meeting featuring some of our main speakers.  \nAGENDA  \n12.00 – Doors open with lunch and networking  \n13.00 – Introductions from ITS UK\, Forum Officers and Jenoptik  \n13.20 – Safety Cameras: What value can they add? – Michelle Van der Stighelen\, Scottish Safety Programme   \n13.40 – Connected vehicle data for road safety – Richard Owen\, Agilysis  \n14.00 – Vehicle noise cameras: current successes\, future trends – Jason Dunne\, General Noise   \n14.20 – Refreshments and Networking  \n14.40 – Future compliance on the SRN -Matt Staton\, National Highways  \n15.00 – Op Snap and the use of digital evidence to capture traffic offence – Huw Thomas\, South Wales Police  \n15.20 – Panel Discussion  \n16.00 – Event Closes \n\nREGISTER NOW 
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/enforcement-forum-meeting/
LOCATION:Jenoptik\, Ten Watchmoor Park Riverside Way\, Camberley\, GU15 3YL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Advocacy & Public Affairs Group
DESCRIPTION:The ITS UK Advocacy & Public Affairs Group is our main forum for the discussion of policy\, comms and public affairs issues. The Group provides the opportunity for attendees to hear from a key speaker on a relevant policy topic\, followed by an update on ITS UK’s Advocacy & Public Affairs Plan. \nWe will be joined by Seb Gordon\, Director of Communications & Engagement at Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT). Seb will talk about the priorities for the creation of the new organisation that will run Britain’s railways. \nWe have also invited a representative from National Highways to discuss their comms activities. \nThe next meeting will take place at Atkins’ offices in Victoria\, London. \nThis event is open to all members – register to attend here. \nPlease note: This event was due to be held on 12 May but was moved due to train strikes. If you have already registered\, your registration will automatically be carried over to 12 June. Please let us know if you can no longer make it by emailing contact@its-uk.org.  \nAbout Seb Gordon \nSeb is leading GBRTT’s communications and engagement team to deliver a programme of activity to communicate clearly and engage effectively with key stakeholders about the organisation’s work to deliver a better\, simpler railway for everyone in Britain. \nSeb joined GBRTT having spent nine years at the Rail Delivery Group. During this time\, he developed an extensive understanding of the rail industry\, its stakeholder landscape and the sector’s reputational challenges. Most recently\, he has overseen cross-industry communications activity such as delivering a unified presence at the COP26 summit under the ‘We Mean Green’ banner and helping tell the story of rail’s importance to the nation’s recovery from Covid.
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/apag/
LOCATION:AtkinsRealis\, Nova North\, 11 Bressenden Place\, London\, SW1E 5BY
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SUMMARY:Drinks Reception with Australian ITS Delegation
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 6 June\, ITS UK will be hosting a Reception in London for members to meet with delegates from Australia\, including representatives from the Australian Centre for Connected and Automated Transport (CCAT)\, chief executives of transport agencies\, private sector executives from manufacturing\, digital and physical infrastructure provision\, insurance and logistics. \nThe Drinks Reception will take place at the Homegrown Club in Marylebone from 6pm\, and will offer Members the opportunity to network and learn more about intelligent transport developments across the two nations.  There will also be attendees from the UK Department for Transport and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission. \nDue to numbers\, attendance is limited to one representative per Executive Member. To RSVP\, email Operations Manager Rukshan Soysa at rukshan.soysa@its-uk.org. Places are offered on a first come\, first served basis\, so please book speedily to avoid disappointment. \nWith thanks to event supporters CCAT and Arup. \n    \n  \n 
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/aus-reception/
LOCATION:Homegrown Club\, 44 Great Cumberland Place\, London\, W1H 7BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:ITS European Congress
DESCRIPTION:ERTICO – ITS Europe and Lisboa Câmara Municipal will host the 15th ITS European Congress in Lisbon\, Portugal\, from 22 May to 24 May 2023.  \nThe event will take place at the Lisbon Congress Centre. \nA key event in the international ITS calendar\,  it will showcase the latest technologies adopted by the Lisbon Region\, host of the event\, together with all the available ITS services and solutions in Europe. Find out more \nITS UK will be in attendance and supporting the UK pavilion\, which will be delivered by the Transport Technology Forum. \nSMEs wanting to be involved in showcasing their products in Lisbon need to contact LCRIG\, setting out why they want to be part of the UK Pavilion and how they think attending will be of benefit to them.  There will be a cost to participating\, and companies must commit to having someone on stand when the exhibition is open.  Expressing an interest in being on the stand does not necessarily guarantee a place. \nFind out more
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/its-congress-lisbon/
LOCATION:Lisbon Congress Centre (CCL) Praça das Indústrias 1300-307 Lisboa\, Portugal\, Lisbon\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:Transport2030 Webinar: Changing Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) has launched a new webinar series\, in partnership with the Transport Technology Forum\, exploring the changing trends in transport over the coming decade. \nThe series of four webinars will look at the upcoming opportunities and challenges facing the intelligent transport sector\, focusing on how the industry could look in the next decade or so.  The webinars will look respectively at the changing workforce\, technology\, global markets and procurement and funding. \nRunning over the course of the year\, the webinars will seek to give a glimpse of what lies ahead for the sector\, and for our wide transport network. \n\nThe first\, Changing Workforce\, will explore how the sector can attract new people into the industry. It will explore areas like diversity\, new disciplines\, changing workplace location and culture. \nSpeakers include: \n• Ghaith Al-Werikat\, Senior Supplier Development Manager\, Roads Academy \n“Roads Academy: Developing leadership capability to accelerate the pace of change” \n“Ghaith is a Senior Supplier Development Manager and Roads Academy Programme Lead at National Highways. He has over 10 years’ experience and a Ph.D. in Construction supply chain management. He is an accomplished problem-solver with a unique mix of technical and business expertise who is dedicated to achieving and sustaining high quality standards with focus on delivering better value in the form of improved behaviours\, performance and efficiency gains. Ghaith is passionate about exploiting transformational opportunities for the betterment of individuals\, customers’ experience and the sector”. \n  \n• Catherine Whitfield\, Associate Director\, WSP  \n• Dr Paul Firman\, Lecturer in Transport Planning\, Leeds College of Building  \n• James Hornsby\, Traffic Signal Enginner and ITS UK Early Careers Director\, Atkins
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/transport-2030-webinar-series-launches-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online
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SUMMARY:Intelligent Transport Address & ITS UK AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join Intelligent Transport Systems UK on Wednesday 17 May for the Intelligent Transport Address\, a new event in the industry calendar.  \nWe are delighted to confirm that we’ll be joined by Transport Minister Jesse Norman MP who will be giving the inaugural Intelligent Transport Address\, presenting his vision for the future of the transport industry and how technology can support the sector going forward. \nFollowing the Address\, there will be a panel discussion on how technology can enable a better transport sector. We’ll be joined by: \n\nJoanna White\, National Highways \nPaul Campion\, TRL\nChacasta Pritlove\, Google\nThomas Ableman\, TfL\nRonnie Beggs\, Cubic\nStuart Scott\, Mott MacDonald (Chair)\n\nBefore the event\, we will hold our AGM\, exclusively for ITS UK Members.  \nThis event will take place at the Royal College of Arts’ Intelligent Mobility Design Centre in Battersea. \nWe hope you can join us for what will be an exciting evening! \nRegister to attend here \nPlease note\, this event was previously at the later time of 6pm but has been brought forward due to speaker availability. \nWith thanks to our sponsors: \n \n  \n\n\n\n  \n  \nSpeakers\nTransport Minister Jesse Norman MP \nJesse Norman was appointed Minister of State in the Department for Transport on 26 October 2022. He was previously Minister of State at the Foreign\, Commonwealth & Development Office from 7 September 2022 to 26 October 2022. Before that\, he was Financial Secretary to the Treasury from 2019 to 2021\, where he managed the COVID-19 furlough scheme and set up the UK Infrastructure Bank. \nJesse has been the MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire since 2010. Jesse was previously Paymaster General\, and held ministerial roles in the Department for Transport\, and the Department of Business\, Energy and Industrial Strategy. As a backbencher\, he was a member of the Treasury Select Committee 2010 to 2015\, and Chair of the Culture\, Media and Sport Committee in 2016 to 2017. Jesse was made a Privy Councillor in 2019. \nBefore entering politics Jesse was a Director at Barclays. He also researched and taught philosophy at University College London\, and ran a charitable project in Communist Eastern Europe. Jesse is the author of numerous books and pamphlets\, including ‘Compassionate Conservatism’\, ‘Edmund Burke: Politician\, Philosopher\, Prophet’ and ‘Adam Smith: What He Thought\, and Why It Matters’\, which won a Parliamentary Book Award in 2018. Jesse was Spectator Parliamentarian of the Year and The House Backbencher of the Year in 2012. \nJesse has degrees in Classics (Oxford University: MA) and philosophy (University College London: MPhil\, PhD). He has held various academic research fellowships\, and was elected as a Two-year Fellow at All Souls College\, Oxford in 2022. Jesse is an enthusiastic cyclist\, hill-walker and amateur jazz musician. \nPaul Campion\, CEO\, TRL \nPaul Campion has been the CEO of TRL since July 2019. TRL is a world-renowned research\, consultancy and software company which started life as the UK Government’s Transport Research Laboratory and has been working to make transport safer\, cleaner and better for over 85 years. Previously Paul was the CEO of the Transport Systems Catapult\, a not-for-profit organisation created by the government as part of the catapult network to grow the UK economy by supporting the growth of innovation in transport systems. Paul’s earlier career was spent in a wide variety of roles at IBM helping companies and industries to transform through the application of new technology. He has done professional\, management and executive jobs at UK\, European and Worldwide level in the UK\, USA\, France and Switzerland. \n  \nChacasta Pritlove\, UK Transport Lead\, Google Cloud \nAs the UK Transport Lead for Google Cloud\, Chacasta works across Rail\, Road\, Maritime and the wider transport industry to help them build for a digital future. She’s taking transport somewhere new\, focusing on digital transformation; delivering digital public services\, focusing on data\, security\, innovation and sustainable value. \nGoogle builds technologies that change the world. Chacasta’s focus is to collaborate with transport leaders to do the same\, creating a future that is sustainable\, built responsibly and accessible to all. \nChacasta joined Google Cloud in November\, 2020\, with 25 years’ experience in enterprise technology\, and a focus on the public sector for the past 15. She has earned the role of trusted partner to several large organisations across the public sector which focus on integrated\, seamless and sustainable transportation. \nHere’s a bit about Chacasta in her own words: I love solving problems\, whether that’s completing a Wordle daily\, helping to address challenges in the transport industry or encouraging more girls to consider a career in technology and transport. I’m always curious and always eager to learn and understand the challenges so that I can identify and advise where data and technology can make a difference. \n  \nDr Joanna White (Jo)\, Roads Development Director\, National Highways \nJo has been breaking down barriers in the world of STEM since she was at school. After being the only girl in her school to take Further Mathematics at A-level\, she secured a place at the University of Oxford. Following a degree in Applied Mathematics\, Jo completed a PhD in Mathematics; which involved developing mathematical models for traffic networks. \nJo started her career working for TRL working as a researcher. She was one of the first people to demonstrate how mobile phone data could be used to produce information about movements on transport networks. \nSince 2005\, Jo has applied her expert skills to many roles across National Highways and its predecessor organisations. \nShe has led projects including the M42 Active Traffic Management Monitoring programme and research projects to consider how controlled motorways and ramp metering could operate together. Jo established the ITS Radar service\, a digest of all ITS related news worldwide to share internally. \nFollowing promotion\, between 2007 and 2014\, Jo led the development of the business’ Traffic Technology Strategy and programme\, and the National Operational Systems team\, who look after all the systems that the traffic officers use to manage traffic and incidents. \nIn 2014\, again after promotion\, she led the Intelligent Transport Systems Group including teams who develop and maintain standards for operational technology. She developed the Innovation Designated Fund proposal and programme for the first roads period\, which included delivering successful connected and automated vehicle trials in collaboration with industry partners. \nOutside of her work at National Highways\, Jo is Chair of Bristol University’s Department of Engineering Mathematics Industrial Advisory Group and a Trustee of the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund. She is a member of the RoadSafe Traffic Technology Think Tank and the Expert Advisory Panel for the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV). \nJo is a huge advocate of STEM activities with schools\, and is passionate about inspiring people to get into the transport industry. She’s also keen supporter of apprentice and graduate placements\, of which National Highways offers around 100 every year. \nIn February 2020\, Jo became a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Engineering and Technology. This has been an excellent foundation for her to step up\, in February 2021\, to lead the company’s Roads Development Division on an interim basis\, made permanent following recruitment in October 2022. She heads up a division focussed on research\, innovation\, intelligent transport systems\, energy and road design. \nJo has two boys who are both into computer games like Minecraft\, Sims and Roblox. Her eldest also loves Lego (like his Mum!) Jo enjoys walking\, reading\, Sudoko\, logic problems and music\, including watching her favourite bands at gigs – one of the many benefits of living in Bristol! \n  \nThomas Ableman\, Director of Strategy & Innovation \nTransport for London  \nThomas Ableman is Director of Strategy & Innovation at Transport for London\, one of the world’s largest city-wide transport authorities. Thomas is responsible for getting TfL ready for the future: from setting and leading TfL’s strategy through to the testing and adoption of new mobility solutions in London and developing and harnessing innovation to solve TfL’s problems. \nPreviously he founded and scaled venture-backed startup Snap Travel Technology. He started his career at National Express and Chiltern Railways. \n  \n  \nRonnie Beggs\, Director of Global ITS Solutions\, Cubic  \nRonnie Beggs is Director of ITS Solutions at Cubic Transportation Systems\, a global provider of intelligent transportation and fare payment systems. Ronnie is responsible for Cubic’s strategy and roadmap for ITS and integrated mobility services. \nThe mobility sector is evolving\, driven by the desire for net zero and better air quality\, safer roads\, and reliable journey times. Ronnie believes that the foundation of good solutions to these industry needs is good research. He leads Cubic’s global network for academic research collaboration\, assessing for example\, the potential of new technologies such as computer vision and artificial intelligence\, improving accessibility to transportation services through better design\, understanding traveller behaviour\, and governance for new data-oriented services. \nPrior to Cubic\, Ronnie worked for several startups in the telecommunications sector\, from early stage through to acquisition\, and believes the transportation industry is experiencing a similar digital transformation\, requiring the adoption of standards to ensure interoperability between systems\, countries and regulatory frameworks\, understanding the customer experience\, and the relentless advance of technology. \nRonnie is a keen cyclist\, and a season ticket holder for Bath Rugby. \n 
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/intelligent-transport-address-its-uk-agm/
LOCATION:Royal College of Art\, 1 Hester Road\, London\, SW11 4AY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:User Behaviour Forum
DESCRIPTION:Our User Behaviour Forum will next meet in person on 16 May in Coventry. \n  \nAGENDA \n10.30 Arrival with tea/coffee and networking time \n11.20 Introduction and Update from ITS UK Chief Executive\, Max Sugarman \n11:25 Urban Airport & Coventry Transport Modes (Bus/VLR/Scooters/Bikes) – Sunil Budhdeo\, Transport Innovation Manager\, Coventry City Council \n12:00 Latest key updates – Kevin Vincent\, Director\, Coventry University \n12.30 Break for Lunch \n13:30 Re-imagining Transport in the West Midlands – Chris Lane\, Head of Transport Innovation\, Transport for West Midlands \n14:00 Positive implementation of drone technology to unlock new industry targets – Peter Bull\, Visual Observer\, SkyFarer \n14:30 Ashley Harvey\, Regulation\, Airspace and Airports Specialist\, Altitude Angels \n15:00 Drone Technology – A Reality Check – Robert Garbett\, Chief Executive\, Drone Delivery Group \n15:30 Panel Session – Questions from the audience/set questions (chaired by Max Sugarman) \n16:30 – Close event \nMore details and information to follow. \nRegister to attend here
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/user-behaviour-forum/
LOCATION:Coventry City Council\, Coventry City Council One Friargate Coventry\, Coventry\, CV1 2GN
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SUMMARY:Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will be holding the second ITS UK Council meeting for 2023 on 20 April. \nThe meeting will take place at the SRL Traffic Systems Technology and Innovation Centre in Nottingham and is open to Executive Members only. \nWe will be joined by Maria Machancoses\, Chief Executive Officer of Midlands Connect\, the region’s sub-national transport body. \nMaria has been instrumental in the success and development of Midlands Connect since helping to set up the partnership in 2014. Maria has also worked as Director of the Midlands Engine and managed the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority’s input into the HS2 Hybrid Bill. \nIf you would like to attend please email Programme Manager Rukshan Soysa at rsoysa@its-uk.org.uk \nMaria Machancoses Biography \n \nMaria Machancoses is the Chief Executive of Midlands Connect – the sub-national Transport Body (STB) for the Midlands. The umbrella group brings together political\, civic and business leaders to secure major investment into the region’s transport network. \nUnder her leadership\, Midlands Connect has published its first landmark 25-year regional transport strategy for the Midlands and has progressed a number of critical projects including the £3.7bn Midlands Engine Rail. \nMaria\, with over 20-years of transport experience\, has held a number of senior positions across a broad range of areas including strategy\, planning\, environmental and infrastructure. Maria was recently recognised for her “Outstanding Contribution to Transport” by the Transport Times. Prior to Midlands Connect\, Maria worked on major projects including strategic master-planning activities around the Midlands\, integration plans with HS2 and has also served on many international platforms including EMTA (European Metropolitan Transport Association) and UITP (International Association of Public Transport) providing expertise on the role of transport in contributing to economic growth and social inclusion. \nMaria is currently Board member of the Midlands Engine Partnership\, the HS2 East Midlands Development Corporation\, the University of Birmingham City Region Economic and Development Institute (City REDI) and the Telford Town Deal Board. Maria holds a Degree in Law from the University of Valencia (Spain)\, as well as a Masters Degree in International Transport (University of Cardiff\, Wales).
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/council-meeting/
LOCATION:SRL Traffic Systems\, Technology and Innovation CentreTechnology Drive\, Beeston\, Nottingham\, NG9 1LA\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rukshan Soysa":MAILTO:rukshan.soysa@its-uk.org
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SUMMARY:Road User Charging Forum
DESCRIPTION:Our first Road User Charging Forum meeting of 2023 takes place on the 19 April 2023\, online. \nThe one hour webinar will explore: \n\nRoad Pricing & Sustainability: Possibilities beyond fixing the funding shortfall – Nina Elter\, CEO and Founder of NEWROAD Consulting\nThe Latest Research from the Campaign for Better Transport – Silviya Barrett\, Director of Policy and Research at Campaign for Better Transport.
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/road-user-charging-forum/
LOCATION:Online\, Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rukshan Soysa":MAILTO:rukshan.soysa@its-uk.org
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230404T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T175726
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SUMMARY:The Big ITS Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Big ITS Conversation\, the major virtual networking event for the intelligent transport industry! \nThe Big ITS Conversation taking place on Tuesday 4 April\, 10:30am to 12:30pm\, provides an innovative way to meet with local and national transport authorities for two hours of short\, informal conversations. \nThe event is about networking and networking only\, with no powerpoint presentations or appointments needed! \nSign up via technology platform Remo and on the day you will be able to join a number of virtual ‘tables’ hosted by local authorities\, sub national transport bodies and national transport authorities. \nEach public sector table host will provide a short ‘challenge statement’\, listing in broad terms the challenges they are facing that intelligent transport could help resolve. This will help support an informed and focused discussion between the companies who join and those looking for ITS solutions. \nParticipating organisations include: \n\nGlasgow City Council\nHertfordshire County Council\nOxfordshire County Council\nTransport for the West Midlands\nEssex County Council\nTransport Scotland\nBournemouth\, Christchurch and Poole Council\nDorset Council\nAnd more to be announced soon!\n\nRegister to attend here \n  \nRequirements \nThis is an online event. \nWe advise delegates try the test prior to registering by following this link: Remo Geartest to check your system is suitable for the platform. \nWe also advise use of Chrome\, Safari or Firefox browser. \nWe will also hold a test event ahead of the day to ensure your IT systems work. \nJoining Instructions including delegate list\, will be issued ahead of the event. \n  \nContact \nIf you have any queries\, please email Rukshan Soysa\, Operations Manager\, at rsoysa@its-uk.org.uk
URL:https://www.its-uk.org/event/the-big-its-conversation/
LOCATION:Online\, Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rukshan Soysa":MAILTO:rukshan.soysa@its-uk.org
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