Winners of ITS UK’s essay competion announced

Alison Gibson and Anesu Jahura have been announced as the winners of Intelligent Transport Systems UK’s (ITS UK) Early Careers Essay Competition.

Clearview Intelligence’s Gibson won the Best Early Careers Professional Essay while University of Cape Town’s Jahura won the Best Student/Apprentice Essay.

The Early Careers Essay Competition is the industry’s annual celebration of those starting out in the sector. This year, more than 20 essays were received, focusing on one of three topics around safety, data or integration.

The essays covered the respective topics of “Safety Assured – What role will technology play in delivering a safe transport network?” and “The Data Revolution – How will the better use of data transform transport and logistics?”

Both essays have been published on the ITS UK website. Alison and Anesu will also get a £500 prize, provided by ISR Recruitment, and will have the opportunity for a one-to-one mentoring session with either Glynn Barton, Chief Operating Officer at Transport for London, or Jo White, Roads Development Director at National Highways.