Swarco to deliver 100 VMS to SRL Traffic Systems

Swarco is to supply 100 mobile variable message signs (VMS) to SRL Traffic Systems in the UK as part of a £2.25 million deal. Alison Spooner, commercial director at SRL, a manufacturer of portable and temporary traffic equipment, says the company is aiming to establish a VMS division which comprises 500 signs. Swarco says its solar-powered VMS signs are equipped with energy-efficient LEDs capable of displaying full colour text and images. SRL will use Swarco’s Zephyr solution to set messages rem
March 22, 2019 Read time: 2 mins

129 Swarco is to supply 100 mobile variable message signs (VMS) to SRL Traffic Systems in the UK as part of a £2.25 million deal.
 
Alison Spooner, commercial director at SRL, a manufacturer of portable and temporary traffic equipment, says the company is aiming to establish a VMS division which comprises 500 signs.
 
Swarco says its solar-powered VMS signs are equipped with energy-efficient LEDs capable of displaying full colour text and images.
 
SRL will use Swarco’s Zephyr solution to set messages remotely and programme scheduled messages.
 
Zephyr is expected to allow users to locate and track mobile units via GPS as well as monitor power consumption and supply levels. The solution can also display information external data sources such as roadworks and flood warnings.
 
The VMS are assembled at Swarco Traffic’s production facility in North Yorkshire, UK, and delivered to SRL’s two dedicated VMS hub depots from where they are distributed to one of its 24 hire division depots.

UTC

Related Content

  • August 19, 2015
    First VMS installed on Gateway WA project
    Australian signs manufacturer, A.D. Engineering International was selected by DownerMouchel to provide overhead variable message signs for the Gateway WA project, which aims to improve the safety and efficiency of one of Western Australia’s most important transport hubs around Perth airport. Gateway WA was selected as the alliance partner by Main Roads Western Australia to deliver the $1 billion Gateway WA Perth Airport and Freight Access Project on behalf of the Australian and Western Australian Governm
    Read More
  • February 28, 2017
    Bartco UK and MVIS integrate ITS technology
    VMS manufacturer Bartco UK will use Traffex 2017 to showcase its integration of ITS products which aim to increase road safety. The company is working with SRL Traffic Systems on the integration of its HD Quattro portable variable message sign (VMS) with temporary traffic lights, designed to show basic safety information during temporary traffic light installation and road works.
    Read More
  • April 18, 2023
    Caltrans sets sights on Swarco McCain signage
    CMS 800 signs replace CMS 700 series, jointly developed with California agency
    Read More
  • October 11, 2016
    Swarco’s smart and safety messages for Melbourne
    For the first time at an ITS World Congress in Australia, Swarco is here presenting its capabilities in road safety and intelligent traffic management solutions. An obvious feature of the stand is the company’s brilliant energy-efficient LED-based variable message signs. Adaptive traffic control and smart mobility software platforms are also on display.
    Read More

Highlighted Content