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As Manchester Airport transforms its Terminal 2 to welcome more passengers than ever before, we are proud to play a key role in keeping traffic moving smoothly and safely. Our team delivered a fully integrated traffic and parking guidance solution designed to handle increased vehicle flow, new multi-level forecourts, and expanded drop-off zones. At the heart of the project is the UK’s largest Variable Message Sign, powered by real-time data, ultra-bright LED technology, and intelligent control software, ensuring drivers always receive clear, dynamic guidance to the right parking and drop-off locations. From reducing congestion to enhancing the overall airport experience, this system showcases how smart mobility can make a meaningful impact. Discover how SWARCO helps create safer, more efficient journeys for everyone.

Is AI also improving safety for horses and other animals on the road? Yes, it is. At a rural crossroads near Darlington in northern England, AI detection and a SWARCO ITS Vehicle Activated Sign now warn drivers when a rider on horseback is waiting at the junction. Darlington Borough Council came to us after a serious crash at the crossroads in January 2023. The AI detection comes from our partner Teledyne FLIR and uses thermal imaging. The Vehicle Activated Sign lights up when a vehicle approaches. In this video, Paul Wright, Senior Technical Estimator at SWARCO ITS, explains how the horse detection works and what drivers approaching on the A167 see. With AI detection and our smart control systems, we can protect any road user. Even animals. And we know that in some areas, at some times of the year, that protection saves the lives of people and animals. Spot a crossroads like this near you? Send this video to your local council.

Design Services Part 1: Fireside Chat with SWARCO UK & Ireland Experts Derek McLean, Head of Products and Solutions, and Carl Bosworth, Director of Regional Operations at SWARCO UK & Ireland, are having a fireside chat about SWARCO ITS Design Services. Carl talks about why SWARCO built its own design capability rather than working from design decisions made elsewhere, and what local knowledge adds on the ground. The conversation covers the service from feasibility study through to signal design, what a one-stop-shop offer means in practice, and designing for a network where technology keeps changing. SWARCO UK & Ireland delivers traffic signal design, intelligent transportation systems and road safety technology for local authorities and contractors across the UK and Ireland. Learn more: www.swarco-its.com

Design Services Part 2: Fireside Chat with SWARCO UK & Ireland Experts Derek McLean, Head of Products and Solutions, and Sam Oldfield, Principal Design Engineer at SWARCO UK & Ireland, are having a fireside chat about SWARCO ITS Design Services. Sam talks about how he came into traffic signal design, and why the detail of a design matters as much as the equipment that goes with it. The conversation covers involving the customer early to set the scope and expectations, what happens when specialist design input arrives too late in a scheme, and the cost of redesigning something that could have been resolved on paper. SWARCO UK & Ireland delivers traffic signal design, intelligent transportation systems and road safety technology for local authorities and contractors across the UK and Ireland. Learn more: swarco-its.com

Flood Warning System Explained | The Technology Keeping Drivers Safe What happens when roads suddenly flood and drivers have no warning? In Warrington, UK, an intelligent Flood Warning System helps detect rising water levels in real time, automatically activates warning signs, and alerts road users before dangerous situations occur. In this video, SWARCO ITS expert Derek Williamson explains how the system works, how it was deployed by Warrington Borough Council, and why connected traffic technology is becoming increasingly important as extreme weather events become more frequent. You'll learn: ✔ How flood sensors detect rising water levels ✔ How Variable Message Signs (VMS) warn drivers in real time ✔ How traffic signals help prevent vehicles entering flooded areas ✔ How cloud-based monitoring improves response times ✔ Why this award-winning solution is improving road safety Watch the video and see how smart traffic technology helps authorities respond faster, improve safety, and keep road users informed during extreme weather events. Want to learn more about SWARCO UK & Ireland and the traffic management solutions behind projects like this? Visit our website 👉: https://www.swarco-its.com/swarco-uk-...