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I am a freelance consultant carrying out a wide range of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Traffic Signal related consultancy and advisory services for clients, including highway authorities, consultancies and commercial entities.

To find out more, please see the typical services which I provide on this website and feel free to get in contact if you have any queries.

Email or call +44 (0)7717 224 366.

Your Fractional Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Technical Advisor

Welcome! In today's world, our transport networks are complex ecosystems, undergoing a profound transformation driven by technology. Creating infrastructure that is safer, more efficient and sustainable requires more than just new hardware or software. It demands deep expertise, strategic foresight and a clear understanding of how technology translates into real-world value. As a highly experienced and respected freelance consultant, I provide a comprehensive range of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Traffic Signal consultancy services to navigate this complex landscape. My mission is to be the critical link between technological potential and practical implementation, ensuring innovation delivers meaningful outcomes.

I work with a diverse client base, including highway authorities, engineering and management consultancies and commercial technology firms to deliver expert guidance, innovative solutions and tangible results for transport infrastructure projects. The common thread in my work is bridging the critical gap that often exists between different stakeholders. Public authorities need to procure effective, future-proof solutions; technology companies need to align their products with genuine market needs; and engineering consultancies require specialist knowledge to deliver robust project designs. I operate at the nexus of these requirements, speaking the language of public policy, commercial strategy and technical engineering with equal fluency.

For my public sector clients, I provide independent, expert advice on everything from strategy development and systems specification to procurement support and project assurance. My guidance ensures that investments in new technology are sound, deliver maximum public benefit and avoid costly pitfalls. When partnering with other consultancies, I act as a specialist extension of their team, bringing niche expertise in advanced traffic signal control, ITS architecture and emerging mobility trends to enhance their project delivery capabilities.

For commercial technology firms, both established players and market entrants, I provide the strategic insight needed to succeed. This includes critical guidance on product localisation for the UK market, identifying the most appropriate applications for new solutions, facilitating strategic introductions to key industry players and providing technical business development support. By aligning your innovative technology with the specific challenges and procurement frameworks of the transport sector, I help accelerate your path to commercial success and impactful deployment.

Ultimately, my work as a technologist, author and speaker is driven by a passion for creating better transport systems. Whether I'm designing an advanced traffic signal strategy, advising a company on market entry or speaking at an industry conference, my goal remains the same: "to apply deep technical knowledge and strategic thinking to solve real-world problems". I invite you to explore my services and learn how we can work together to shape the future of mobility.

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Not sure what Intelligent Transport Systems are?

If you have ever wondered what Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are, or how this invisible network of sensors, data and communications technologies work to keep our towns and cities moving, then visit our sister site ITSNow.org to find out more.

ITS Now is your definitive guide to the technology that shapes every journey you make. I founded the initiative because of my personal commitment to promote best practice and professional development within the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) sector.

From the smart traffic signals that reduce your commuting time to the systems paving the way for connected and autonomous vehicles, ITS is the critical intelligence behind modern mobility. Our mission is to demystify this exciting and rapidly evolving field, making it accessible to everyone.

The reach and scope of ITS Now has expanded significantly thanks to increasing involvement from key industry organisations. They recognise the value we bring to the sector, leading to exciting collaborations such as Professional Development Partnerships (PDP) with The Institute of Highway Engineers and Intelligent Transport Systems UK. We are also proud to be Official Media Partner for ERTICO (ITS Europe) and The ITS European Congress in Istanbul 2026 (as well as in Seville 2025, and The ITS World Congress in Dubai 2024).

The @ITSNow YouTube.com/@ITSNow channel is a core part of the wider ITS Now initiative (ITSNow.org) and works in tandem with our industry publication, ITS Edge Magazine (ITSEdge.org), to bring you clear, concise and engaging explanations. We cover a diverse range of topics, breaking down complex subjects into easy-to-understand videos.

You can explore our full library of YouTube content and use the colour-coded tags to follow specific areas of interest, whether it's Educational, History, Thought Leadership, Technology Insights, Traffic Signals Principles, ITS Events or Congresses.

We're passionate about sharing knowledge and sparking curiosity about the future of transport. If you find our content valuable, please don't forget to click the Subscribe button and turn on notifications. It costs nothing, but it makes a huge difference to us and helps our community grow. Thanks for watching, and enjoy the journey into the world of Intelligent Transport Systems!

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I am committed to transparency and professional standards. For your assurance, copies of: contractual terms; professional indemnity insurance; public liability insurance; quality, management and environmental policies and statements, are available upon request.



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Please feel free to get in contact to discuss how we might work together, Email or call +44 (0)7717 224 366.