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The consultation period for this is October to Spring 2019. https://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/node/7619
Latest from HE The following VMS documents have been reviewed as part of the DMRB work: TD33/05 Use of variable message signs TD46/05 Motorway signalling TD18/85 Criteria for the use of gantries for traffic signs and matrix traffic signals TA60/90 Use of variable message signs TA83/05 Guide to the use of variable message signs […]
New Traffic Signs Manual Chapters 1 & 4 have now been published and it is anticipated that Chapters 3, 5, & 7 will appear in the next few weeks. Printed copies of Chapter 1 can be ordered from TSO at this link:- https://www.tsoshop.co.uk/Building-Design-And-Infrastructure/Infrastructure/Department-for-Transport/?DI=649952&CLICKID=002289 Printed copies of Chapter 4 can be ordered from […]
BSI secures membership of CEN and CENELEC On 23 November, the General Assemblies of the European Standards Organizations CEN and CENELEC approved a plan that secures BSI’s full membership post-Brexit. BSI welcomes the outcome as a pragmatic solution that provides stability for the European standards system while meeting the needs of our stakeholders. The decisions, […]
Why do ARTSM insist on certification to ISO 9001 for its Class A Membership: The Objects for which the Association is established are to:- (a) Improve road safety by promoting compliant quality products supplied by ARTSM members. (b) Be the informed envoy of members to Government and Standards Bodies and to ensure that the standards […]
Our new membership fees for 2019 are as follows: Turnover £0 – £500,000 – £600 per annum Turnover over £500k to £1.5M – £1100 per annum Turnover over £1.5M to £3M – £1400 per annum Turnover over £3M – £1650 per annum Turnover figures will be based on accounts as at 2017. Members will be […]
Safety at Street Works and Road Works This Code of Practice came into effect on 1 October 2014; non-compliance is a criminal offence. The Code is directed at operatives, supervisors, managers, planners and designers who are responsible for making sure that all street and road works are safe for both operatives and the public […]
We are very pleased to announce that following approval from members at the AGM on 15th November, ARTSM has now extended its membership to include two new classes “service providers” and “Associate businesses”. Class B: “Service Providers” We welcome applications from those in industry who solely provide design, consultancy, or advice and guidance to the traffic industry” […]
Following the AGM on 15th November I am pleased to confirm the Executive Committee for 2019 as follows: Graham Muspratt – Chair ([email protected]) Keith Manston – Vice Chair ([email protected]) Jodie McLean, Sean Coffey, Dave Gwyther & Mark Pleydell – elected members WGChairs – co-opted Ian Thomas – WG1 Chair (Deputy Andy Fish) TBC – WG2 […]
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