Industry-leading experts take turns to chair JCT Traffic Signals Symposium sessions

Some of the country’s leading transport technology experts will be leading the conversation at the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium next month as they chair the learned programme of papers during the event. The two-day symposium features 23 separate presentations covering a range of topics including road safety, traffic management research, asset management and on-street […]

Blue badge database use expanded to reduce abuse

Local Authorities are being urged to reduce fraud and the unfair use of disabled parking spaces by taking advantage of a database which contains the details of all Blue Badge users in the UK. The Transport Technology Forum’s Parking Working Group has heard how the system is available to all authorities with an Application Programming […]

TTF issues latest video showcasing connected vehicle solutions

The Transport Technology Forum has published the third in a series of videos explaining how connected vehicle technology is delivering safer and more efficient roads through technology such as in-vehicle signage. Following on from videos last year which explained how information can be shared “untouched by human hand” and showcasing a day of demonstrations at […]

Telecoms expert Jon Lyons joins TTF Management Committee

The communications and cyber security expert Jon Lyons has been appointed to the Management Committee of the Transport Technology Forum. The Senior Technical Manager at Mobius Networks will represent the Private Sector on the Committee, overseeing the TTF along with representatives from local authorities, the Department for Transport and Innovate UK. The Management Committee meets […]

Signal control best practice highlighted in Manual for Smart Streets

Local authorities are being given valuable advice on how to best design signal installations, with a detailed use case in the new Manual for Smart Streets. The Manual for Smart Streets or MfSS is an interactive web resource delivering guidance to ensure road authorities understand the issues around the development, specification, procurement, and use of […]

TTF oversees industry collaboration on in-vehicle signage

The Transport Technology Forum’s Connected Vehicle Working Group is taking on a new role leading knowledge-sharing among a range of different projects delivering the latest in in-vehicle signage. The Working Group’s new sub-group, led by connected vehicle expert Andy Graham of White Willow Consulting, is designed to ensure that those working on new solutions are […]

JCT Symposium to hear TTF update on signal identification standards

Delegates at the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in September will hear updates on an important project aimed at getting more value from the UK’s network of traffic signal controllers. The Manager of the Transport Technology Forum, Darren Capes (pictured, right), will give a speech outlining work on the Digital Controller Interface Specification at the […]

A tour around the LCRIG Innovation Festival on this week’s Highways Voices

“I can see this event can see this practically being the whole show ground at some point,,” comments new LCRIG CEO Paula Claytonsmith on today’s Highways Voices podcast, as she reflects on the success of the second Innovation Festival in Newark. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! […]

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