IHE's Traffic Signs 2024: Big speakers, big news

08/10/2024 |

IHE's Traffic Signs 2024: Big speakers, big news

The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) has released the programme for its upcoming 2024 Traffic Signs Conference and Exhibition, with strong support from the Department for Transport, National Highways and industry body ARTSM.

Taking place on Wednesday 6 November at the Park Regis in Birmingham, the event is the key forum for the Department for Transport (DfT) and the signage industry to come together, and this year features talks on new guidance and standards.

Speakers include John Bennett of the DfT, Matthew Youell and Michael Lewis of National Highways, Will Credicott of Traffic Group Signals and ARTSM, as well as industry stalwart Keith Smith of Chevron Traffic Management.

Programme highlights will include:

  • Know your Traffic Signs – the journey to the revised edition
  • Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 – new guidance for temporary situations
  • Portable Traffic Signs – It’s all in the GUPS!
  • Scheme Boards at Roadworks – the New Guidance
  • Put it in a Socket – A New Standard for Sign Supports
  • Civil Moving Traffic Enforcement – Good Signing Matters
  • Carbon Saving for Road Markings
  • The Strange Case of Light Green
  • The Benefits of Sign Making as a Social Enterprise
  • This Colour is making me Cross! – A look at the inclusiveness of colourful crossings
  • IHE Professional Certificate & Diploma

For more information on the event and to book a place visit: theihe.org/events/traffic-signs-2024

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