In today’s spending review, the Chancellor allocated Government spending and investment for the coming years.

Responding to the Chancellor’s spending plans, Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of ITS UK, said: “ITS UK welcomes today’s investment in the UK’s transport infrastructure, including funding for new and upgraded rail projects, £24 billion for motorways and roads, £750 billion for bus services, £2.3 billion for the Local Transport Grant and £616 million to maintain and improve active travel infrastructure. These are all valuable investments, which will support the backbone of our transport network.

“ITS UK will be looking over the coming weeks to further understand the role of technology, data and digital services within these funding settlements. Crucially, this will require not just capital investment, but also the ability of transport authorities to procure ‘software as a service’ tools, using operational expenditure to enable the use of new technology to the fullest. 

“Through technology, we can ensure this investment is maximised, and that the intelligent transport sector plays its part in delivering a connected, seamless, safe, green and efficient network.”

Note to Editors:

1. About ITS UK: Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) is the voice of the transport technology industry. ITS UK provides a national platform to support the roll out of technology for a cleaner, safer and more effective transport network, both at home and abroad. We support our 180+ members – from both the private and public sector, and covering all sizes and disciplines – through advocacy to policy makers, connecting people and organisations, promoting the industry overseas and supporting innovation across the intelligent transport ecosystem. www.its-uk.org