Prison vans and queue loops on JCT’s agenda
The first speakers at the revamped JCT Traffic Signals Symposium have been announced on subjects that help our cities run more efficiently, cleaner and safer. The popular Symposium returns to its roots in Lincoln in September and headlines with two keynote speeches, by the Department for Transport’s Head of Road Infrastructure Technology Darren Capes, and […]
JCT “brings Traffic Signals Symposium home” in 2026
The organisers of the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium have decided to change the emphasis of the 2026 Symposium and “take the event back to its roots” by concentrating more on its status as a learned meeting of traffic signals professionals, with less emphasis on the commercial aspects. Director John Nightingale (pictured) told Highways News: […]
Former DfT Director General predicts that the death of driving is “overstated”
Industry sage Steve Gooding has used his keynote address this year’s popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium to tell the audience that our transport networks will rely on people driving cars for the foreseeable future, while gantries might never disappear from our roadsides. Mr Gooding, the Director of the RAC Foundation and former Director General at […]
Compliance, Collaboration, and Control Rooms: The latest industry thinking from the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
Traffic signals remain the most effective way to manage transport networks in most urban centres, and they take centre stage this week in Leeds at the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium. Today’s Highways Voices looks into the latest thinking in the industry, as we learn about SCOOT 8 AI from TRL Software, and how it, and […]
TOPAS warns against using non-compliant technology
The administrator of TOPAS (Traffic Open Products & Specifications) is warning local authorities they could be breaking the law if they don’t use approved equipment on their roads. Kealie Franklin has told the latest Highways Voices podcast that contractors and suppliers should ensure products are compliant to standards and specifications, because using non-compliant equipment can […]
Last chance to book places for JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
The organisers of the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium are giving industry experts one last chance to book their place to be involved in the event in Leeds next week. This Symposium takes place at the Royal Armouries Conference Centre from 23-25 September, and includes two days of academic presentations and speeches, including a keynote […]
JCT “democratises” Symposium as delegates urged to ask their questions
Delegates attending the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Leeds this month are being urged to put in their contributions now for the new “Signallers’ Question Time” feature. The session invites leading experts to answer questions from the audience on signal-related issues, which can be asked anonymously if needed. Consultants Mark Pleydell (pictured), Peter Routledge […]
Bigger venue, bigger buzz: JCT Symposium draws new exhibitors to Leeds
The new location for the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium has led to a surge in new exhibitors in the larger exhibition hall at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Adey Electronics, Chris Kennett Consultancy, Kapsch, Local Transport Projects, Mobius Networks and Braums-ATC have signed up for the first time, joining established participants AGD Systems, […]
“Outstanding” JCT Traffic Signals Symposium programme published
Traffic signals remain the premier way for local authorities to manage traffic on their networks and are increasingly used to support public transport and active travel policies – therefore the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Leeds remains the premier event for highways professionals and suppliers in the UK. The learned programme for this September’s […]
New programme ideas and location means a surge in bookings for this year’s JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
The ever-popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium is proving more popular than ever this year, with bookings running at double the rate they were this time last year. The Symposium, at its new home of the Royal Armouries in Leeds this September, brings together the private and public sector for a series of learned presentations and […]