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 […]
Solar Gates and Berlex partner to modernise UK traffic signals
Site and road safety specialists Solar Gates have secured an exclusive deal with intelligent traffic system experts Berlex, to become exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Berlex’s intelligent portable traffic signal system. The TOPAS-registered R6+ signals include the Swedish company’s cloud-based platform ‘BerlexConnect’ which allows users to easily monitor, track and control the portable traffic […]
Hull: Signals upgrade taking place at key junction
SWARCO is upgrading traffic signals at the Ferensway and Anlaby Road in Hull this week on behalf of Hull City Council. The Council says that as part of its ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions across the city, the existing traffic signals will be replaced with LED lamps, significantly improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. The scheme is expected to take […]
SWARCO UK & Ireland launches next generation traffic controller solution
Intelligent traffic solutions and technology business, SWARCO UK & Ireland, has launched its next generation traffic controller – the PTC3 Controller series – which it calls a future-ready platform designed to deliver smarter, safer and more efficient traffic network management. The company says: “Building on the trusted legacy of SWARCO’s PTC1 Controller, the new PTC3 series, which is fully TOPAS 2500B […]
Council reports 14% journey time improvement after MOVA installation
Highways managers in the city of Southend in Essex is reporting measurable improvements at a key junction in the city after the installation of MOVA technology at a set of traffic signals. The technology, which means traffic signals communicate with each other so flows are managed in response to demand as opposed to being based […]
TfL unveils five-year plan to cut congestion and transform London’s road network for the future
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a bold new plan to revolutionise how the capital’s streets operate over the next five years. The first-ever pan-city roadworks plan will focus on using innovation to deliver safer, healthier, and more efficient journeys for millions of Londoners. There will be a particular focus on improving the capital’s bus network – […]
Regent’s Park installs new traffic lights for cyclists after pedestrian crashes
Cyclists riding timed laps around Regent’s Park in London will encounter new traffic lights designed to boost pedestrian safety. The Royal Parks charity said work has started to add three new signalised crossings to the Outer Circle road, following several crashes, including one that was fatal, and near-misses involving cyclists and pedestrians, says ITV.com. The […]
West Sussex upgrade to LED traffic signals will save over £500,000
West Sussex County Council has upgraded the county’s traffic signals with the latest LED technology that will save over £500,000 in operating costs and nearly 600 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions. Across the county, 94 traffic signal sites now have new signal heads, push-button units, vehicle and pedestrian detectors, advanced controller systems, traffic signal poles and cabling […]
MOVA8 installation promises better journeys in Essex
Smart traffic technology that will reduce waiting times and queues will be installed at a busy A127 junction following success elsewhere in Southend, Essex. The traffic signals, where Progress Road in Eastwood meets the A127, will be fitted with high-tech MOVA8 software, says the Echo News. MOVA8 technology allows traffic signals to communicate with each […]
AGD Systems secures dual lot award with Newcastle City Council
AGD Systems, part of The Traffic Group (TTG), has announced its successful award in two lots under the Newcastle City Council framework for the Supply of Traffic Signal Equipment and Associated Products. AGD has been appointed supplier for Lot 3 (ELV Pedestrian Equipment) and Lot 6 (Above Ground Detection). The contract covers an initial 24-month […]