Useful links
WORKING DRAWINGS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNS
http://www.dft.gov.uk/publications/traffic-sign-working-drawings
Detailed technical drawings of all standard traffic signs in use today.
TSRGD- Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions 2002
A full description of all standard signs, including information on the range of sizes, xhts and permitted variants. Essential reading for all people in the traffic sign industry
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/contents/made
TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/tss/tsmanual/
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Informatory Signs
Chapter 3: Regulatory Signs
Chapter 4: Warning Signs
Chapter 5: Road Markings
Chapter 7: The Design of Traffic Signs
Chapter 8: Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations
TRAFFIC ADVISORY LEAFLETS
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/tpm/tal/
1/11 Vehicle Security Barriers within the Streetscape
2/09 Integration of Pedestrian Traffic Signal Control within SCOOT-UTC Systems
1/09 Compact MOVA
1/08 Wig-wag Signals
2/07 The Use of Bus Lanes by Motorcycles
3/06 High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes
1/06 General Principles of Traffic Control by Light Signals
5/05 Pedestrian Facilities at Signal-Controlled Junctions
LOCAL TRANSPORT NOTES
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/tpm/ltnotes/
2/09 Pedestrian Guardrailing
1/09 Signal Controlled Roundabouts
3/08 Mixed Priority Routes: Practitioners' Guide
2/08 Cycle Infrastructure Design
1/08 Traffic Management and Streetscape
1/07 Traffic Calming
1/98 The Installation of Traffic Signals and Associated Equipment
1/97 Keeping Buses Moving
2/95 The Design of Pedestrian Crossings
1/95 The Assessment of Pedestrian Crossings
GENERAL AND GOOD PRACTICE GUIDANCE
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/tss/gpg/
An Introduction to the Use of Portable Vehicular Signals
Mini Roundabouts Good Practice Guidance
Puffin Crossing Toolkit
Bridge Strikes
TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/tss/
Working Drawings for Traffic Signs
Traffic Signs Image Database
TRANSPORT ADVICE PORTAL
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT
MANUAL FOR STREETS
MANUAL FOR STREETS 2
http://www.ciht.org.uk/en/publications/index.cfm
OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES: PARKING POLICY AND ENFORCEMENT
WORKING TOGETHER: A GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE TO MANAGING WORKS IN THE STREET
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/network/local/streetworks/managingworksonthestreet.pdf
SAFETY AT STREET WORKS AND ROAD WORKS - A CODE OF PRACTICE
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/network/local/streetworks/cop/safetyatstreetworksandroadworks
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 - PERMIT FEES GUIDANCE
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/network/local/streetworks/permitfeesguidance.pdf
THINK! ROAD SAFETY
http://think.direct.gov.uk/index.html
ROAD FACILITIES POLICIES (eg ROAD SERVICES)
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/network/policy/roadfacilitiespolicy.pdf
WELSH SIGNS
Welsh office - standard drawings & translations: A comprehensive list of standard bilingual signs, plus common phrases for use on advance direction signs.
Series 1200 - Sign manufacturing guidelines (pdf)
http://www.cbrd.co.uk A great site packed with general information on the UK road network. A useful resource for research projects, schools, or industry professionals.
Buchanan Computing A leading developer of software for traffic and highway applications in the British Isles.
www.one2seesigns.co.uk Innovators of electroluminescent & LED signs.
Links to 3M products:
- General traffic safety: general overview plus other links
- Sign facings: DG3, HIP & engineering grade
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IT support:
- www.stormit.net
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