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Traffic Signals in Greater Manchester

Urban Traffic Control provides high quality traffic signal control service to the ten district councils of Greater Manchester and the Highways Agency.

Traffic signalIt offers specialist experience on the design, installation, operation and control of signals, which includes both junctions and pedestrian crossings. It also provides a comprehensive maintenance function for the region's traffic signal network.

Made up of more than 2,160 installations - the largest number in the UK outside London - the existing traffic signal network is operated and controlled through the UTC Traffic Control Centre using a range of technologies.

The Unit also maintains and operates associated traffic control equipment for the Districts, including variable message signs (VMS), car park signs, rising bollards and automatic traffic count sites.

Urban Traffic Control manages

  • The Greater Manchester Traffic Control Centre
  • 2,160 sets of signals, which includes
  • 950 pedestrian crossings (Puffins, Pelicans, Toucans and Pegasus)
  • Junctions and crossings controlled by SCOOT and MOVA technology.

Urban Traffic Control undertakes

  • Traffic signal modelling and advice on junction layout design;
  • Scheme feasibility assessments;
  • Detailed signal design, installation and commissioning, including Metrolink junctions;
  • SCOOT and MOVA installation and commissioning;
  • Signal fault rectification and the management of the signal maintenance contract;
  • The management and maintenance of the GM Common Database;
  • Providing advice and information on signals for local authorities, the Highways Agency, the public and solicitors.

Urban Traffic Control is available to carry out all aspects of traffic signal and VMS work, both inside and outside Greater Manchester, including:

  • Traffic Signal Design
  • Traffic Signal modelling
  • Feasibility and advice relating to traffic control and junction layouts
  • 2D geometrical junction design
  • VMS and car parking guidance system design and implementation

Contact Details:
Urban Traffic Control, Transport for Greater Manchester, 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BG
Tel: 0161 244 1511
Email: gmutc@tfgm.com

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