Research into Signalling and VMS Positioning Requirements for Highways England
Highways England · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch into Signalling and VMS Positioning Requirements for Highways England
Awarded 06 Aug 2019
Awarded06 Aug 2019
Value£124,999.68
SupplierArup
AgencyHighways England
RegionNorth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 7mo ago1y 8mo term
Awarded 6 Aug 2019Expired 30 Mar 2021
About
Highways England awarded a contract to Arup for research into signalling and variable message sign (VMS) positioning requirements.
The research focused on differences in existing signalling and VMS positioning requirements for motorways and smart motorways (Task 2), positioning requirements for all-purpose trunk roads (Task 3), and determining whether existing and proposed positioning requirements are robust based on drivers' ability to retain information presented via signals and VMS (Task 4).
The contract value was AUD 124,999.68.
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