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Workshops & Events

Our calendar of events is included in each RTIG Newsletter, which is circulated monthly, You do not have to be a member to receive this: if you would like to be added to the list, please subscribe.

Forthcoming events (RTIG's own, or others with whom we have links) are listed in the events pages of this webpage. Please let us know if there is an event you think we should be involved in.

Following an event we make the slides, and for new events any recordings made, available for members who were unable to attend to be able to find out what was presented. If you are already a member please login and see the page Workshop Presentations in the members area. If you would like to be a member then you can find out more on the Become a Member page.
 

Some recent webinars are available to non-members, these are available from our  channel.

Franchising – The different approaches and how data is the key to success

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Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham, B4 7XG

Many transport authorities are now in the process of consulting on and or introducing franchising in their areas. With Manchester having recently introduced franchising, and London having long term experience already operating franchising models, and it being a prevalent approach across Europe and further afield, what should we be learning to ensure successful outcomes?

The sourcing, management and analysis of data is critical to being able to manage bus operations both on the day and for contract management.

Accessible Information Regulations & Grant

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Online

In March 2023 the Department for Transport published a new statutory instrument before Parliament to introduce rules that will require almost every local bus or coach service to provide audible announcements and visual displays identifying the route and direction, each upcoming stop, and the beginning of any diversions.

New vehicles need to comply already, but the first tranche of existing vehicles need to comply from October 2024.

Bus Priority at Traffic Lights

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Online

The English bus strategy, Bus Back Better, and Bus Service Improvement Plans puts significant focus on authorities to provide bus priority along congested roads and at signalised junctions.

RTIG has produced guidance on techniques and standards for bus priority at signalised junctions, with many more people becoming interested in bus priority it has become clear that there is a requirement for improved understanding of how traffic lights work and how they are managed.