TRL Software connected vehicle trial minimises wait times at Manchester’s signals

An innovative trial of connected vehicle technology in Manchester is using open data provided by TRL Software’s SCOOT 7® traffic management software to create a demonstration app that helps drivers minimise wait times at traffic lights. Teeside-based traffic data analyst company KL Systems is using this data to generate in-vehicle alerts to inform drivers how […]

Traffic Signal Optimisation and Virtual Infrastructure – a case study

In this case study as part of the Traffic Signals and Management Theme Week, Bradley Taylor, UK Sales Director at INRIX explains what his company’s recent success with SBRI means for current and future transport agency operations The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) has helped drive innovation for public benefit. A recent SBRI-backed competition asked […]

Bringing GLOSA to a vibrant city – a case study in York

As part of the Highways News Theme Week on Traffic Management, James Guilliatt of the City of York Council and Nancy Bunyan from Dynniq UK and Ireland give a background into the implementation of a Green Light Optimised Speed Advisory system in York. More details about this project will be given at the JCT Traffic […]

Yunex Traffic completes connected mobility trials for Project Synergy

Yunex Traffic has successfully completed a traffic signals connected mobility trial to demonstrate the integration of V2X infrastructure and the communication of road signs via In-Vehicle Information messages. Working with project partner Transport for Greater Manchester on the Innovate UK-funded Project Synergy, Yunex, which is the new name for Siemens Mobility’s ITS business, worked on […]

GLOSA trial shows dramatic environmental benefits

A system which recommends the speed drivers should approach a set of traffic signals to ensure they arrive when lights are green has been shown to significantly reduce vehicle emissions. The Transport Technology Forum’s SPATULA (Signal Phase and timing for uses; local authorities and automotive) group has analysis which shows GLOSA – Green Light Optimised […]

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