SWARCO VMS used to inform drivers planning their route across new Renfrew Bridge
A series of highly versatile and reliable Variable Messaging Signs supplied and installed by SWARCO UK & Ireland is helping to advise drivers of the latest traffic information and better plan their route across the new Renfrew Bridge that connects Renfrew with Clydebank and Yoker. The new bridge, which officially opened Friday 9 May, is […]
SWARCO UK & Ireland installs UK’s largest VMS at Manchester Airport
SWARCO UK & Ireland has manufactured and installed a new digital gantry at Terminal 2, Manchester Airport to improve traffic flow and help guide drivers to the appropriate drop-off zones more efficiently across the terminal. The installation is part of phase two of the Manchester Airport Transformation Programme (MAN-TP) to improve the passenger and driver […]
The signs are all there: Messagemaker and Cubic solve a citywide problem
When some of the existing Variable Message Signs (VMS) began to fail across its network of London roads, TfL and Cubic Transportation Systems needed a solution that would help maintain road safety and efficient travel. After collaborating with the expert team at Messagemaker Displays, a new reliable VMS option was developed that crucially, makes installation […]
SWARCO provides solution to help keep London’s road users informed
SWARCO Traffic Ltd has completed work on a series of Variable Message Sign upgrades for Transport for London, as well as integrating its leading management and monitoring technologies. SWARCO has upgraded communications to all 134 TfL VMS across London to UTMC, as well as deployed its intelligent and modular MyCity platform, enabling TfL operators to update, manage […]
Pilot Group acquires urban driving environment division of VMS
The Manchester-based sustainable technology solutions firm Pilot Group has acquired the ‘urban driving environment’ division of Hill & Smith signage-systems firm Variable Message Signs. The Pilot Group says the deal sees it “further strengthen its traffic control systems portfolio and enhance its broad offering of industry-leading smart traffic control solutions.” VMS’s Urban division supplies a […]
Innovators deliver traffic information onto dashboard displays in real time
A new system that replicates the information shown on electronic road-side signs direct to drivers inside their vehicles is being trialled in the UK after being developed by innovator group Eloy. The system, which delivers the information onto dashboard screens or mobile devices next to drivers follows a collaboration between Eloy, Andy Graham, from White […]
