"Since the initial emergence of ITS, Glasgow has recognised the potential contribution that the technology can make towards tackling the City's transport and environmental issues. In the belief that this potential would only be realised if ITS was nurtured and focused on a national basis across a wide range of public and private organisations Glasgow was pleased to participate in ITS United Kingdom as a Foundation Member from the start.

"ITS (UK) has proved to be an excellent promoter of ITS and as the industry has developed, it has provided a very effective and influential forum for informed discussion, dissemination and collaboration. Today, Glasgow is pleased to see that ITS is maturing and that ITS (UK) is recognised as a leading organisation in contributing to this process through its promotional initiatives and its valued contributions and informed feedback to national consultations on related issues.

"Through Foundation Membership of ITS (UK), Glasgow has benefited from being able to participate in the national development of ITS and from the strategic perspective gained, has been able to apply the technology in its local situation more effectively."

"As a founder member of ITS (UK), WSP is proud of the achievements the organisation has made since its formation in raising the profile of our industry, helping to provide the opportunities and networks for it to flourish and helping ensure that ITS provides an increasing role in delivering cost effective and robust transport systems.

"WSP has benefitted not only from the opportunities that ITS UK provides to meet, share and discuss contemporary thinking with industry colleagues but also in terms of raising our profile both at home and abroad.

"We encourage all companies in the ITS sector to consider joining ITS UK in order to help their own thinking, product development and market exposure.

"With ITS now at the forefront of all progressive thought in the transportation sector the role of ITS UK is even more important in maintaining this thinking."