TRL launches 2013 traffic signals tour

Following its successful launch last year, the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) Traffic Signals Tour 2013 tour will take place at six key locations across the UK during 1 to 16 October, calling at London, Cardiff, Leicester, Leeds and Glasgow as well as at TRL Crowthorne headquarters in Berkshire.
August 7, 2013 Read time: 1 min

The 2012 event provided access to some of TRL’s latest research and the latest product developments and releases.  2013 is planned to be even better, with new research projects and invited industry experts to present their work, thoughts and news. TRL will also be reporting on some of its latest work, including a new project that aims to integrate traffic control and air quality.

Registration will open in late August.  Contact TRL for more information.

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