Nottinghamshire’s largest traffic signal upgrade goes live
Cllr Bert Bingham, Cabinet Member for Transport and the Environment for Nottinghamshire County Council, has described the county’s £500,000 traffic signal upgrade as a “very worthwhile investment.” The upgrade at the A38/King’s Mill Road East junction in Ashfield – one of the busiest in Nottinghamshire- has been successfully completed by Via East Midlands, working on […]
“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 […]
SRL’S emissions-reduction target gains validation from science-based targets initiative
SRL Traffic Systems has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first mobile intelligent transport system (ITS) manufacturer to have its greenhouse gas emissions-reduction target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a leading global corporate climate action organisation. The SBTi has validated SRL’s near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions […]
Pilot Group to close the doors at TWM Traffic, Highways News understands
One of the traffic technology sector’s most well-known brands, TWM Traffic, is set to close. Highways News understands that its parent company Pilot Group has decided to close the doors of its traffic technology division TWM Traffic in a sudden move that was not expected. Established in 2002 and based in the Northwest of England, […]
JCT launches new Traffic Signal Design course
The traffic signals consultancy JCT is adding a new Traffic Signal Design course to its package of professional training. The Company is best known across the wider industry for its Traffic Signals Symposium each September, but does much more within signals, delivering the LinSig software package and providing training and specialist traffic signal related consultancy […]
Telent retains contract to maintain Oxfordshire County Council’s traffic signals network
Critical infrastructure technology provider Telent has been reappointed to maintain Oxfordshire County Council’s traffic signals and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) estate, after its contract to carry out traffic signal maintenance was renewed. First awarded in 2017, Telent has secured a new contract that will run until 2028, reinforcing Telent’s long-standing partnership with the council to […]
West Sussex begins final stage of Traffic Signal Halogen Replacement Programme
West Sussex County Council is entering the third and final stage of its three-year programme to change all traffic signals in the county from halogen to LED technology. The programme, which has already successfully converted 70% of the planned sites, will now focus on key areas in Chichester. As part of the upgrades, the council […]
JCT Traffic Signals Symposium introduces new session specifically aimed at supporting local authorities
The popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium is introducing a new panel session to support local authorities looking for help in managing their road networks amid changing requirements. Nicknamed “Signallers’ Question Time” the session will invite leading experts to answer questions from the audience on signal-related issues. Emily Madsen from Staffordshire County Council (pictured) and consultants […]
Warwickshire leads the way with new eco-friendly traffic lights in Warwick town centre
Warwickshire County Council is celebrating the installation of cutting-edge, environmentally friendly traffic signals at the junction of High Street and Swan Street in Warwick Town Centre. These state-of-the-art signals, close to the Warwick Arms Hotel, are among the first of their kind in the UK, represent an important step toward the Council’s ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. […]
Yunex Traffic Modernises more than 200 traffic signal systems in Zurich
After five years, the project to modernize over 200 traffic signal systems in Zurich has been successfully completed. Yunex Traffic equipped the systems with Yutraffic sX controllers and 40V LED technology, providing increased reliability and ensuring the smooth operation of traffic lights across the city. With this upgrade, Zurich has set a critical foundation for […]