Visit to the Transport for Greater Manchester Traffic Control Centre
(Organised by Manchester Retired Members Section)
About
TfGM’s Traffic Control Centre uses hundreds of CCTV cameras and other data sources. They continually monitor the transport network in real time, making changes to the signal timings, when necessary, to manage traffic flow.
The traffic control system is made up of more than 2,400 installations - the largest number in the UK, outside London.
TfGM’s Control Centre uses a range of technologies including optimised traffic signal control through SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimisation Technique) and MOVE (Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Actuation).
The control centre supports collaboration between event organisers, public transport controllers, local police and the media. The aim is optimise the transport network performance, manage incidents and keep people safe.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
29 Oct 2025
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Organiser
- Manchester Local Network
Speakers
Maggie Carter
Head Of Development and Implementation - Transport for Greater Manchester
Reasons to attend
To see how technology is being used to manage traffic in a major city.
Programme
This is a free event.
IMPORTANT – A list of attendees has to be sent to TfGM prior to the event. Only those who have registered to attend will be admitted.
Please arrive at the reception area at TfGM offices (they will be expecting us) at 13:50 for a 14:00 start. The visit will last approximately 90 minutes.
There will be an introduction, a guided tour of the control centre with opportunity to ask questions