As Intelligent Transport Systems become more complex and inter-linked and come to rely more on wide-scale, public and corporate networks, so the impacts of cyber security threats become more real and pressing. We are also seeing cyber threats of increased complexity and so the need to ensure ITS solutions are specified and built in a secure and robust manner grows. A huge amount of guidance is available, from a number of sources, both UK and international and it can be difficult for scheme designers and providers to fully understand what guidance is available and appropriate. The TTF, working with DfT have produced simple and easy to use signposting resource to help ITS practitioners navigate this complicated but essential area of scheme development and operation;

TTF Cyber Sign-Posting Guidance 2021 (PDF)

This resource is also available as a searchable Excel spreadsheet, which will be updated regularly as guidance develops and changes;

TTF cyber Sign-Posting Guidance Repository 2021 (XLSX)

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Procuring Intelligent Transport Systems and Technologies 2020

Now, more than ever, the development of innovative traffic technology and services is critical. Procuring innovative traffic technology enables Local Authorities to modernise their road networks faster and deliver positive outcomes such as improving road safety, reducing congestion and pollution and supporting the local economy. Local Authorities can drive change and innovation within the traffic technology industry by acting as technologically demanding customers that buy the development and testing of new products, services and solutions. This approach also creates opportunities for companies to take the lead in new markets for innovative products, creating growth and jobs.

Delivering the future of mobility

From a procurement perspective, the challenge for Local Authorities is to adapt to the changing nature of the goods and services it procures such as next generation traffic models, smart city data platforms or new sensor technologies.

The procurement of these good or services requires proactive engagement with the supply chain, the ability to develop outcome-based specifications and an equitable sharing of risk. It may also require buyers and project management professionals to utilise new routes to market such as Innovation Partnerships and purpose developed Dynamic Purchasing Systems. This guidance document provides the knowledge and insights to improve the procurement of intelligent transport systems and traffic technologies. The guidance draws on best practice developed by leading experts in procurement and supply chain management and is illustrated throughout with case studies gathered from across the TTF community.

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