Messagemaker Displays launches new high-speed sign range

Messagemaker Displays is launching a new range of high-speed LED signage including Advanced Motorway Indicator (AMI) Screens and MS1 and MS4 Variable Message Signs (VMS) for both gantry and central reservation applications. Along with the company’s lane control signage, the new range will be showcased and officially launched to the market at this year’s Highways […]

New government transport plans could see council miss out on income

A measure announced in the government’s ‘plan for drivers’ last week could see hundreds of thousands of pounds removed from Swindon Borough Council’s roads and transport budget. As part of a series of law changes that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would bring in, the government will look at preventing local authorities from making more […]

Flow Labs and TomTom announce major data partnership to bring agencies unprecedented traffic data accuracy 

Flow Labs, a transportation software technology leader specialising in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and transportation data integration, announced a new partnership with TomTom, the location technology specialist with over 30 years of leadership in global mapping, navigation and traffic data. The collaboration marks a significant leap forward in the quality, accuracy, and security of transportation data […]

Newcastle’s Fenham neighbourhood low traffic zone trial to end

A trial to reduce traffic cutting through local streets in Fenham, in Newcastle ends on 8 September and will not be made permanent. Fenham was the first area of the city to pilot a neighbourhood low traffic zone trial A trial to reduce traffic cutting through local streets in Fenham ends on 8 September and […]

New powers sought for traffic offences

New powers are being sought by North Somerset Council to improve safety on the roads. The council is one of the latest local authorities applying to the Government for authorisation to enforce moving traffic offences. These powers, will enable the council to target hot spot areas where drivers are frequently breaking the law and creating […]

Sopra Steria upgrades London’s incident management system

Consulting and IT services company Sopra Steria has announced it has developed new software to upgrade Transport for London’s incident management system. The new system developed with TfL is designed to help controllers quickly identify incidents and resolve them by providing a single, unified view of London’s roads for the first time. The software generates […]

Messagemaker delivers VMS to support Stena Line’s traffic control

LED signage company Messagemaker Displays Ltd has supplied two Mobile Variable Message Sign Trailers and two Mobile VMS Tower Units to international ferry company, Stena Line. The LED signage, which can be used to display clear messages with real time updates, were implemented to help organise on-site port traffic at two of Stena Line’s ports […]

TMP launch new tactile paving product range

TMP, a leading traffic management product manufacturer, as launched its latest tactile paving product range. The lightweight Tactile made from Flexible Polyurethane is a fraction of the cost of the traditional concrete tile, easier to install. The Tactile Glo lasts six times longer than the concrete equivalent.   This unique product is a must for those eco-conscious […]

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