Today the Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh MP, set out the Government’s vision for an Integrated National Transport Strategy (ITNS) in Leeds.

Responding to the new vision, Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), said: “The Transport Secretary’s vision for an integrated transport network is much needed, if we are to provide better journeys for the travelling public, decarbonise our transport system and spur economic growth.

“Technology will be essential in acting as the ‘glue’ between rail, road, bus, active travel and other forms of transport, to create one, joined-up network for the public. There are huge benefits to be gained through improving traffic flows, creating platforms to allow easier bookings across public transport, the provision of more on-demand services or enabling data to be shared across transport authorities, to name but a few. 

“All of these will require Government and regional authorities to work with the transport technology sector to be delivered effectively. ITS UK, on behalf of the sector, looks forward to inputting into that Strategy as it is developed.”

Note to Editors

1. A Mobility as a Service (integrated transport) Strategy was one of the key recommendations in ITS UK’s Manifesto for the Future of Transport, which can be found here.
2. 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 175 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