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Joined: August 15, 2025
Articles: 15

Sustainable Urbanization

Where Is Vehicle-Road-Cloud Integration Headed in 2026?

This article explores how Vehicle-Road-Cloud Integration is evolving from pilot projects to large-scale urban systems, based on developments in China’s leading cities. It highlights key challenges, emerging business models, and what this shift could mean for the future of smart mobility and urban infrastructure.

7ITSNEWS
April 8, 2026

Sustainable Urbanization

China Transportation Digitalization: Where Will It Lead by 2036?

This article explores how China transportation digitalization could transform mobility into a “spatial intelligence layer” by 2036. It examines governance models, infrastructure logic, and new value ecosystems emerging from this shift. The analysis highlights how coordination, not speed, will define the future of transport systems.

7ITSNEWS
March 20, 2026

Sustainable Urbanization

Intelligent Transportation Systems in 2025: China’s Year of Acceleration and Global Signals for Smart Mobility

speed roads as a part of intelligent transportation systems

The 2025 ITS landscape was dominated by AI large models, embodied robots, and drones in China, alongside global advances in LiDAR and V2X. Key themes included the push for vehicle-road-cloud integration, a booming low-altitude economy, and an industry-wide focus on practical digital transformation.

7ITSNEWS
February 19, 2026

Sustainable Urbanization

Smart Expressways in 2025: Scaling Up Implementation

In 2025, China’s smart expressway construction has moved beyond the early stage of prioritizing “showy technology” and technological stacking, moving into a phase centered on pragmatic implementation, system integration, and operational value. Many industry observers see this as a major…

7ITSNEWS
February 11, 2026

Sustainable Urbanization

AI-Powered Intelligent Transportation: How Changzhou Is Building a “Smooth City” System

Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China leverages AI to advance its intelligent transportation system. Key initiatives include the AI-driven "Cloud Bus," which optimizes routes and reduces wait times, and smart toll stations that enable seamless, efficient vehicle passage. These efforts enhance public transport, cut costs, and improve urban mobility, supporting the city's sustainable development goals.

7ITSNEWS
January 15, 2026

From Our Partners, Sustainable Urbanization

SaaS Traffic Control in Xuchang: A New Model for Seamless Congestion Management

Xuchang (Henan province, China) tackled traffic congestion caused by surging tourism by implementing AI-powered SaaS traffic control system. This lightweight solution, deployed in two weeks at one-tenth the traditional cost, reduced intersection delays by 13.39% and improved rush hour speeds by 13-15%. Integrated smart parking further optimized mobility, demonstrating technology's role in building efficient cities.

7ITSNEWS
December 18, 2025

From Our Partners, Sustainable Urbanization

Human-Centric Smart Mobility: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions in the Age of Intelligent Connectivity

: Smart transportation's pursuit of efficiency raises ethical dilemmas: loss of driver control, data privacy concerns, and diminished social connectivity. Solutions include standardized human-machine interfaces, robust data governance, and technology-designed social interactions to preserve human-centric mobility.

7ITSNEWS
December 10, 2025

From Our Partners, Sustainable Urbanization

Pedestrian-Friendly Urban Design: Experience Sharing from Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s approach to pedestrian-friendly urban design showcases how dense cities can improve walkability through smart planning and people-centered infrastructure. In the article, we explore the city’s most effective strategies, from pedestrian zones to innovative crossing technologies, and examine what other cities can learn from this experience.

7ITSNEWS
November 27, 2025

From Our Partners, Sustainable Urbanization

Reverse Variable Left-Turn Lane: An Innovative Solution for Smart Urban Traffic Optimization

a road with cars and trafic light for reverse variable turn lane

The reverse variable left-turn lane is an innovative traffic design that dynamically reconfigures exit lanes for left-turn use during specific signal phases. This urban traffic optimization strategy enhances intersection capacity without major construction, offering a smart, cost-effective solution for left-turn congestion.

7ITSNEWS
November 19, 2025

From Our Partners, Innovative Projects, Sustainable Urbanization

Central Asia’s First Driverless Light Rail: The Future of Smart Urban Mobility in Kazakhstan

In the article, Huawei’s partnership with Kazakhstan is explored through the development of Central Asia’s first driverless light rail system. Using LTE-M technology, the project aims to enhance urban transit efficiency and passenger experience, with operations expected to begin in 2025.

7ITSNEWS
October 28, 2025