SOUTH WEST TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS USER GROUP

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Next Meeting:  All meetings postponed due to Covid-19 precautions

The Southwest Traffic Controllers Users Group covers Local Authority traffic signals activities. The group reports to the national ADEPT Transport Committee . Through this national forum, the purpose of the group is to identify common local issues and:

• Receive requests for information and investigation from the  ADEPT Transport Committee   and initiate response. Advise the ADEPT Transport Committee on emerging issues affecting traffic systems.
• Represent UK local authorities in liaising with DfT on relevant legislation. Receive consultation documents from DfT to coordinate feedback.

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• Represent UK local authorities regarding standards, specifications and the statutory Type Approval of traffic control equipment.
• Provide a forum for engineers putting forward ideas for innovation, bringing together traffic systems users and manufacturers to encourage a coordinated approach to the development of new equipment and standards.
• Provide a forum for discussing emerging issues and sharing best practice, and connecting engineers with experts in all fields of traffic control.
• Champion professional development, working in collaboration with professional bodies to promote traffic control and develop the necessary skills in new recruits and facilitate continuing professional development in established practitioners.
• Represent UK local authorities on traffic control issues arising through related developments e.g., UTMC.
• Provide a mechanism for UK local authorities to share technical specifications and contracts, and to work with local authorities and industry to develop standard forms of contract and specifications.

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