TTF Conference focusses on signals – live blog
The Transport Technology Forum is looking at the £70 million signals funding for English local authorities today (25 April). This includes the £50 million already allocated for the Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant and Green Light Fund, and the bidding process for the Intelligent Traffic Management Fund. Follow our updates here: 10.00 The four main traffic […]
Clearview Intelligence reflects on 50 years of transport technology at TTF Conference
The highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has used its slot at the Transport Technology Forum conference to discuss how transport technology over the last half-century has made the country’s roads safer, greener and smarter. Clearview is marking its 50th birthday year by sponsoring the TTF Conference at the Leonardo Hotel, Hinkley Island in […]
DfT updates industry on transport technology at TTF Conference – live blog
The Department for Transport has a morning of updates at the Transport Technology Forum in Leicestershire. Follow our live blog of key points here: 9.36 Darren Capes of the DfT thanks Clearview Intelligence for its sponsorship of the event. He gives a history of the TTF and its importance in the sector, and hints on […]
NPP passes 200 authority landmark, as technology is tried out by TTF delegates
The Transport Technology Forum’s Smarter Parking Working Group have announced that the number of local authorities who have signed up to the scheme has passed 200. The announcement was made at the group’s meeting at the TTF’s Annual Conference in Leicestershire, where delegates were able to try the solution for themselves, signing up for a […]
TTF launches new Suppliers’ Directory at biggest ever annual conference
The Transport Technology Forum is launching a new online directory for the intelligent transport systems industry supply chain to detail their products and services. The aim of the directory is to connect local authorities with technology suppliers who can support with the Green Light Funds, Traffic Signals Obsolescence Grant and Intelligent Traffic Management Fund project […]
National Parking Platform and in-vehicle signing demonstrated at TTF Conference
Delegates attending the Transport Technology Forum conference in Leicestershire later in the month will have a chance to try out the new National Parking Platform when they arrive at the venue on 23 April. They can also experience in vehicle signing on their own Android and Apple smartphones. When parking at the Leonardo Hinkley Island […]
£20m Intelligent Traffic Management Fund process opens
Local Authorities are being invited to form consortia to apply for a share of £20 million of funding to deploy advanced technology for traffic control, using emerging technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimise traffic flow and balance traffic across wider areas. The Intelligent Traffic Management Fund (ITMF) is part of £70 […]
Local Authority CEOs receive traffic signal funding details
The Department for Transport has completed the ‘write-around’ to the Chief Executives of 100 combined and local authorities across England confirming how much each will receive from the Traffic Signal Obsolescence Grant (TSOG) and Green Light Fund (GLF), as outlined in the Government’s Plan for Drivers. A total of £50 million is being distributed to […]
The background behind the £50m traffic signals funding allocation on this week’s Highways Voices
The Department for Transport’s Intelligent Transport Systems Policy Lead has praised local authorities and suppliers in their role in providing the evidence needed to justify the latest multi-million pound funding for traffic signals. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! Speaking on this week’s Highways Voices, Darren Capes […]
ITS UK and Portsmouth welcome traffic signals funding announcement
Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) has welcomed the announcement by the Department for Transport, through the Transport Technology Forum, of the local authorities who will receive funding from the £50 million for traffic signals set out in the Plan for Drivers. Said Sugarman: “Congratulations to the many local authorities who have […]
