Bio

As a recognised Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) industry figure with 30 years in-depth experience, resulting in an extensive specialist knowledge of traffic systems which is used to devise and deliver practical and economic solutions with innovative designs to improve capability, safety and efficiency. In addition, as a technology specialist, I have particular experience in preliminary equipment assessments, due diligence reports, field trials and integration into traffic systems. With a detailed knowledge of specialist technologies and equipment, standards and statutory requirements, along with ancillary issues, such as passive safety and the implications these pose on the design and management of traffic system installations. Extensive experience of managing traffic systems infrastructure; with a great deal of expertise of liaison with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders and suppliers; working within collaborative project delivery teams which are typically both geographically and organisationally spread; along with oversight and engagement with installation/maintenance contractors; and direct management of staff. As well as the UK, I have worked in diverse locations across Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. The author of the well-respected books “Traffic Control: A traffic systems companion to the DfT Traffic Sign Manual - Chapter 6” and “Traffic Signals: An introduction to signalised junctions and crossing facilities in the UK”. I have also produced numerous articles both for publications and as papers written/presented at conferences, ''World Class Speaker'' - Highways UK; ''Featured Speaker'' - Traffex; ''Key Industry Figure'' - Highways Magazine. In addition, I also wrote the national guidance document “Passive Safety Electrical Guide” on behalf of the Institute of Highway Engineers along with a range of national and local standards, including a number of MCH and TR series process and equipment specification documents for National Highways. As Technical Principal, I am currently the Global Transport Technology Technical Lead for Highways and Intelligent Transport Systems at Mott MacDonald. I also sit on the council of the Institute of Highway Engineers and I am the Vice-Chair of the Professional Development Portfolio. I am the founder of the ITSNow.org website and the associated YouTube.com/@ITSNow channel, which provides ITS educational & professional development materials.