~Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council~ has become the first authority in Britain to install an emergency alert system on lighting columns.
Working with Amey, as part of its private-finance initiative contract for streetlighting, the council is piloting the amberwatch initiative in three test locations. The two-line LED messaging system could let emergency planners pass vital information to members of the public in real-time situations.
Installations were supplied free of charge to the council by 247outdoor, and generate funding through advertising revenue from six-sheet posters sited underneath the emergency messaging display. Walsall council will be the first advertiser, encouraging recycling and warnings over dropping chewing gum.
Register now for full access
Register just once to get unrestricted, real-time coverage of the issues and challenges facing UK transport and highways engineers.
Full website content includes the latest news, exclusive commentary from leading industry figures and detailed topical analysis of the highways, transportation, environment and place-shaping sectors.
Use the link below to register your details for full, free access.
Already a registered? Login
