DfT ITS Policy Lead issues challenge to the industry
Darren Capes, manager of the Transport Technology Forum and ITS Policy Lead at the Department for Transport has challenged the signals industry to consider how traffic signals can make a real difference to the way we travel. Speaking to the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham he set out three challenges to use traffic signals […]
Exhibitors praise JCT Traffic Signals Symposium for attracting the right people and not being commercialised
With the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham just a week away, companies exhibiting have described why it’s such an important event on the calendar, while praising the quality of programme and participation. Seven exhibitors; AGD Systems, INRIX, Messagemaker Displays, PTV Group, Simplifai Systems, smartmicro and TRL are ensuring the longevity of the knowledge sharing […]
Industry-leading experts take turns to chair JCT Traffic Signals Symposium sessions
Some of the country’s leading transport technology experts will be leading the conversation at the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium next month as they chair the learned programme of papers during the event. The two-day symposium features 23 separate presentations covering a range of topics including road safety, traffic management research, asset management and on-street […]
Derbyshire case study proves the value of integrated traffic management
The Intelligent traffic solution and technology business SWARCO will tell delegates at the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium next month how Intelligent Transport Systems are enhancing efficiencies and creating a more connected transport network throughout Derbyshire. The presentation will explain how Derbyshire recognised the link between reliable and dependable transport infrastructure and economic growth, and […]
JCT Traffic Signals Symposium to hear about AI solution making road safer
Delegates at the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham next month will hear about more than traffic signals and traffic management, as details are shared of a revolutionary new enforcement solution which automatically identifies distracted and unsafe drivers. Geoff Collins, General Manager of the UK division of Australian technology company Acusensus will share details […]
JCT Symposium keynote concentrates on delivering transport for real people
The keynote speakers at the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in September have detailed their session where they’ll explain their concept delivering transport based on real human wants and needs. Rory Sutherland and Pete Dyson will present the hour-long session at the event in Nottingham, basing their talk on their book Transport for Humans: Are […]
In-depth design knowledge sharing on the menu at this year’s JCT Traffic Signals Symposium
If you’re heading to the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in September, you may be forgiven for thinking that “half-hamburger and walnut whip” could be related to the welcome barbecue social evening or the gala dinner, but actually it’s the theme of one of the papers being presented. The Symposium is known across the industry […]
JCT Symposium to hear TTF update on signal identification standards
Delegates at the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in September will hear updates on an important project aimed at getting more value from the UK’s network of traffic signal controllers. The Manager of the Transport Technology Forum, Darren Capes (pictured, right), will give a speech outlining work on the Digital Controller Interface Specification at the […]
Looking ahead to Highways UK, the Innovation Festival and JCT Symposium on this week’s Highways Voices
Ten thousand visitors, around 300 speakers and nearly 250 exhibitors are expected at Highways UK in October, and with that many people involved, we need to know more about it. So this week on Highways Voices, we catch up with Highways UK’s Senior Conference Producer Claudia Davidson who tells us all about the ever-growing event […]
Record-breaking JCT Symposium fills exhibition and programme
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium has announced its programme has been filled at the earliest time of year ever, while the event’s exhibition space is almost sold out with only room to squeeze in two more stands. The event brings together traffic management and control professionals from the public and private sector for a […]