Technical gateway

Traffic Signal Control

1. CSS Traffic Signal Forum (TBA)

2. IHIE Professional Certificate

The IHIE Professional Certificate in Traffic Signal Control is endorsed by the CSS Traffic Signal Group, and is being used by TfL to independently certify the competence of its staff.

The Certificate is open to all - there are no academic entry pre-requisites - you don't need to be an IHIE member.

Candidates submit a report of their experience and a portfolio of supporting documents in a choice drawn from a list of 40 competences.

The award is at 3 levels: Foundation, Practitioner and Expert.

The IHIE Certificate Steering Committee includes representatives from local authorities, consultants, signals companies and the CSS TSG

To find out more or become an Assessor, click here.

3. Training Courses

Directory of Training

Download TSC 2 which lists TSC courses and providers alongside each of the Certificate Statements of Competences.

See also IHIE Accredited Courses and IHIE's annual signals course Implementing the Design.

For a training framework, see www.tflstar.org.uk

4. Useful Links

  • UKRoadSignals, a website for Traffic Signal Practitioners in the UK, to access information in order to promote best practice and continued professional development.
  • Signal Muppets, a website where traffic signal designers can find out the latest information on equipment. includes a forum, and links.
  • Mini roundabouts: www.mini-roundabout.com is Clive Sawers' website; Read tributes to Frank Blackmore, maverick TRL inventor of the mini-roundabouts.

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