Major review of TOPAS2500 UK traffic signal controller standard initiated
The TOPAS Management Board has initiated a major review of the UK standard for traffic signal controllers. They Board has commissioned a development team from ARTSM to review the scope and coverage of 2500 adding new content for LRT, reviewing pedestrian facilities, and considering requirements for CAV to align it with current and future traffic control needs. In order […]
TOPAS sets standards for multi-zone detectors
Detectors are the eyes and ears of traffic control systems. Without the information that they provide optimising the movements of pedestrians and vehicles through our road networks would be well-nigh impossible. Their importance is recognised by the recent TTF GLF awards, one objective of which was to ensure that detection is working effectively at crossings […]
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 […]
Cargo bikes: TfL publishes new safety standard
TfL has published the new London Safety Standard for Cargo Bikes, developed through engagement with industry stakeholders, to encourage good conduct and set out safety expectations for the growing cargo bike industry in London. Cargo bike use continues to grow in London, as a quicker, cheaper and greener alternative to vans. While product safety standards for […]
BSI issues road condition monitoring data specification
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has issued the PAS 2161:2024 , an all new specification for the collection and reporting of road condition data. It says PAS 2161 marks a pivotal change in measuring local road network conditions, introducing updated data protocols that will be used by Local Authorities to report data to central government […]
Government urged to mandate accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Calls for all public EV charging sites to have accessible charging mandated are growing with Baroness Jenny Randerson backing the likes of ChargeSafe, Motability Foundation and RECHARGE UK in calling for Government action. Baroness Randerson has highlighted the importance of providing accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure after attending a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary […]
ITS (UK) continues standards commitment by providing new BSI standards development chair
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association, ITS (UK) is continuing to support the setting of the right standards in the transport technology industry, as its member Ian Pengelly of WSP takes over as chair of the British Standards Institution’s Standards Development committee. Mr Pengelly (pictured) replaces independent consultant Dr Jon Harrod-Booth, who has served […]
ARTSM issues position statement on standard
The Association of Road Traffic Safety and Management have issued a statement regarding BS 8442:2022. Read it in full here: Following concerns received by our members in respect of BS 8442:2022 at the start of May, ARTSM requested for an urgent meeting of B509/3 at BSI to address the identified errors. The BSI B509/3 committee […]
Police and enforcement operators get extra security reassurance thanks to Jenoptik UK’s ISO 27001 certification
ANPR, automated enforcement and data management specialists Jenoptik have proved their information security management credentials to customers by receiving new, high-level international standards certification. The company, which has delivered thousands of Average Speed, Spot Speed and Police ANPR cameras throughout the UK, has been awarded ISO/IEC 27001:2013, complementing their existing ISO9001 and ISO14001 accreditations. This […]
ISO publishes first international safety standard for fully automated driving systems
ISO, the international organisation for standardisation has published its first set of standards for the safe operation of low-speed automated driving systems for operation on predefined routes. It says the document applies to automated driving system-dedicated vehicles nd can also be utilised by dual-mode vehicles where a human can drive some of the time. ISO […]