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 In 2000, when Real Time Information (RTI) systems were beginning to be considered by UK local authorities, it was realised that cross-boundary services made it imperative to coordinate projects around the UK. Technical and operational standards would be required. A group of local authorities and bus operators began to meet regularly to discuss how to achieve this; and so RTIG was born.
Substantial Government funding for projects around the country, in particular from 2002-2004, provided an enormous boost to the development of RTI systems. The expanding and maturing market caused RTIG to reflect on its role, and in 2003 it determined to recreate itself as a subscription group - with the important step that the systems industry was to be a full and equal partner in its work. Equally importantly, we have maintained excellent links with central Government, from whom we continue to receive project funding for work of national importance.
Since then RTIG has continued to strengthen. The National Strategy, ratified in March 2007, clarifies how stakeholders need to work together to deliver benefit to passengers. RTIG's role how now expanded to cover all aspects of technology in public transport, from supporting disabled travellers through to safety and security systems.
RTIG works on behalf of its members as
a whole, and delivers benefit though a range of activities,
events and publications:
- Regular workshops
for members to discuss their concerns and to share
their experiences
- An extensive library
to assist those implementing RTI systems
- National buying power: we are currently
negotiating a communications framework arrangement
on behalf of members
- Development of standards at UK and
European levels
- Studies to assess enablers and blockers
to successful implementation
- A variety of good practice guidelines
for those implementing RTI
- Links with other organisations interested
in similar issues
- Working with Governments to present
the interests of members in the UK and in Europe
For details of how to join, please go
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