Thomas Kusche: “We reached the ambitious goal of the TISA founders to bring TPEG to fruition”

Dear TISA members,
dear TISA partners,
dear friends of TISA,

Charles Dickens said:

“Christmas time! That man must be a misanthrope indeed, in whose breast something like a jovial feeling is not roused – in whose mind some pleasant associations are not awakened – by the recurrence of Christmas.”

Jacques Naves: “My involvement in shaping ITS technology and legislation was a wonderful journey”

Team picture with Jacques Naves on the right

As Jacques Naves, Michelin Travel Partner, will step down as Committee Chair at the end of 2015, he has prepared a moving Farewell message:

When I joined the TMC Forum in 2006, I was far to imagine the path I will follow: being involved in shaping ITS technology and legislation. It was a wonderful journey, full of ideas and projects. I better understand now what issues for traffic info, travel and mobility are. But so many things remain for me to learn.

ITS European Congress 2016: Call for papers open!

The submissions portal is officially open for the 11th ITS European Congress in Glasgow! The deadline for submissions for technical and scientific papers and Special Interest Session proposals is 13 January 2016.

Download the Call for Papers brochure for information on Congress Topics, this year’s new submission guidelines, important deadlines and general information about the Congress.

The 11th ITS European Congress will be held in Glasgow, Scotland , from 6th until 9th June 2016. This editions ´motto is: “Delivering smart cities now”.

TISA in 2015: Yearly recap

With the year about to end, it is time now to look backwards and take stock of twelve months of hard work within TISA.

We would like to invite you to stroll down the memory lane with these top three stories of TISA in 2015:

Quantum Inventions Launches First Fully-integrated Connected GPS Navigation for iOS with Galactio-SG

Singapore’s home-grown pioneer in real-time traffic and connected navigation, Quantum Inventions, has brought its award-winning navigation experience to iOS by launching Galactio SG GPS Navigation and Traffic. Available on the Google Play store since February 2014, the android version of Galactio has been well received by users, garnering an average rating of 4.0.

Galactio, the first of its kind app, fully integrates real-time information such as traffic incidents, traffic camera images, parking rates and availability and fuel prices. To provide further convenience, the app also allows offline navigation.