Alistair Gollop | Founder
ITS Now

I am a recognised Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) industry figure with over 30 years in-depth experience, resulting in an extensive specialist knowledge of traffic systems which is used to devise and deliver practical and economic solutions with innovative designs to improve capability, safety and efficiency. In addition, as a technology specialist, I have particular experience in preliminary equipment assessments, due diligence reports, field trials and integration into traffic systems. With a detailed knowledge of specialist technologies and equipment, standards and statutory requirements, along with ancillary issues, such as passive safety and the implications these pose on the design and management of traffic system installations.

I have extensive experience of managing traffic systems infrastructure; with a great deal of expertise of liaison with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders and suppliers; often working within collaborative project delivery teams which are typically both geographically and organisationally spread; along with oversight and engagement with installation/maintenance contractors; and direct management of staff.

As well as the UK, I have worked in diverse locations across Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.

The author of the well-respected books “Traffic Control” and “Traffic Signals”, available from Amazon at  www.amazom.com/author/alistairgollop. I have also produced numerous articles both for publications and as papers written/presented at conferences.

"World Class Speaker" - Highways UK; "Featured Speaker" - Traffex; "Key Industry Figure" - Highways Magazine, "a Leading Intelligent Transport Systems Expert" - The i Newspaper.

In addition, I also wrote the national guidance document “Passive Safety Electrical Guide” on behalf of the Institute of Highway Engineers along with a range of national and local standards, including a number of MCH and TR series process and equipment specification documents for National Highways.

My current roles are:
- A freelance ITS Consultant at The Alistair Gollop ITS & Traffic Signal Consultancy, see https://www.alistairgollop.com for more information.
- The founder of ITS Now, which exists to promote best practice and professional development within the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) sector. ITS Now originates resources ranging from videos, reference books and guidance documents through to informative references and educational content. See https://www.itsnow.org or www.YouTube.com/@ITSNow for more information.
- As the Chair of the IHE's Professional Development Portfolio, I am a member of the Executive Board of the Institute of Highway Engineers.