Knowledge Network
Resources
ADEPT Traffic Signal Forum
To sign on for the ADEPT Traffic Signal Control Group freelist go to www.theihe.org/tsgforum/.
Your access request will go to Peter Bull. The forum is a great improvement. It is much more adaptable and allows files and photos to be uploaded.
Existing members will need to sign up again. Group Agendas and minutes will continue to be on the ADEPT site.
Key Documents
Download a list of key signals documents - web enabled.
Click here for a fuller list of links to legislation, guidance and research publications.
Management of Electronic Traffic Equipment: Code of Practice:- Read Lila Tachtsi's summary presentation (November 2010) of this Code of Practice.
LTNs and TALs
LTN 1/09: Signalised roundabouts
LTN 2/09: Pedestrian guardrailing (assessment of need guidance)
TAL 1/09: Compact MOVA
TAL 2/09: Integration of pedestrian TSC within SCOOT - UTC systems.
Useful Links
- UKRoadSignals, a website for Traffic Signal Practitioners in the UK, to access information in order to promote best practice and continued professional development.
- Visit the world database of roundabouts.
pixplot.com/?Album=Roundabouts
- Guide to benefits of ITS - persuade your members.
Other documents
- TRL: Invest to save - sustainable street lighting (SL2)
- TRL: The use of passively safe signposts (PPR342)
- TRL/Savoy: new software combines Autotrack and ARCADY.
News
In June 2010, TfL rolled out Pedestrian Countdown trials at eight junctions in London to road test the technology and assess whether it could be approved for use at more locations in the capital.
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Switching off Signals
- Colin Buchanan's report recommends pilots for low traffic flows in London?.
- RAC Foundation's report Every Second Counts challenges authorities and signals engineers to cut delays (March 2011).




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