Metro Pro

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Metro Pro

At a Glance

Fully Wireless, Stage-based Signalling
Intergreen Matrix, Walk with Traffic and More
Advanced Scheme Design with Signal Studio
ACM Radio Technology
UTC and CLF Plan Support

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Features

Signal Studio
TMdesk
Endurance
AutoGreen
ACM
UTC

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Introducing Metro Pro, the only fully wireless, temporary traffic signal system to feature permanent signalling technology.

Metro Pro is yet another ground-breaking development from Traffic Group Signals, a fully cable-less temporary signalling system designed for use in complex and critical roadwork environments, featuring permanent signalling technology. It has been successfully deployed for haul route crossings, major motorway junction reinstatements and critical urban infrastructure projects, keeping traffic flowing on sites which handle tens of thousands of vehicles per day.

Metro makes a statement with its full height signal pole and conspicuous white bases with high visibility red band, that conform to regulatory requirements and improve public and driver perception. It is fully wireless, making it fast to deploy, easy to service and free of the costs and risks associated with overhead and underground cabled systems.

Metro Pro delivers a host of performance benefits, including seamless UTC integration and permanent signalling functions to include stage-based signalling, Walk with Traffic and CLF plan support.

Maximum Efficiency

Metro Pro enables stage-based operation, with full intergreen matrix, phase delays/cut-offs and configurable radar that reduces congestion and emissions.

High Comms Reliability

The ultimate in wireless comms reliability with Active Channel Management technology.

Rapid Deployment

Being fully wireless, Metro is fast to deploy and signals can be easily added or removed to accommodate phased works.

Stage-Based

Pair your Metro Signals with Metro Pro to unleash the power of permanent-style stage-based signalling.

Signal Studio Schemes

Design, simulate and implement schemes remotely using our industry-leading design software, Signal Studio.

Track Metro Online

Manage Metro online with GPS location, battery levels, signal faults and more via our online platform, TMdesk.

Visibly Safer

Metro is a full height signal with a hi-viz design for enhanced driver perception and to increase site safety.

Tried and Tested

Metro has been subject to a rigorous test regime, and every deployment is fully factory and site tested before going live.

Purpose-built Temporary Signal Controller

The purpose-built Metro Pro controller has been designed to provide maximum performance with full signal control. All roadside configuration has been removed, making it impossible to change signal timings on-site without the correct procedure being followed. Instead, signal schemes are designed in Signal Studio and approved by persons of authority, before being remotely transmitted to the Metro Pro controller. All the operative needs to do is load the scheme and initiate.

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Signal Studio

Deliver complex schemes with Signal Studio.

Our signal planning software can be used to design, simulate and send stage-based signal timing plans from the office directly to the master controller on-site.

With Metro Pro, you can deliver more efficient sites with permanent style signalling and prevent unwanted roadside configurations.

Making Streetworks and Roadworks Greener.

Metro Pro has been specifically designed to minimise congestion at roadworks through advanced signalling and detection methods.

By using our advanced systems, traffic managers can achieve a traffic flow enhancement of 18-30% leading to savings of approx. 3 tonnes of CO2 per day.

Endurance

Endurance Battery Management System.

Metro Pro features the Endurance onboard battery monitoring system (BMS) which optimises the power management of the signal and extends battery life.

The Endurance BMS ensures optimum signal run-time and provides users with feedback on battery health and remaining capacity for each battery.

"Metro allowed us to keep costs to a minimum and keep traffic flowing during peak times." Mark DixonHighways Operations Manager, Lancashire County Council

Learn how Metro Pro defied all odds in Northampton:

Fully wireless, permanent-style temporary signalling on a motorway junction that handles over 80,000 vehicles per day. Metro Pro made the impossible possible with a complex configuration that seamlessly linked over 40 signals. The project ran for 7 months across three works phases, with a new scheme design required to accommodate changes in the site layout. The site notably remained fully operational and withstood extreme conditions during the UK’s highest ever windspeed recorded during Storm Eunice.

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Metro Pro

PHASE-BASED SIGNALLING i

A common, turn-based method of signalling.

STAGE-BASED SIGNALLING i

Stage Signalling consists of a series of non-conflicting phases which run together. This allows for greater movement of vehicles. (Evo1 Pro and Metro Pro only)

RED TIME METHOD

ACTIVE CHANNEL MANAGEMENT i

Active Channel Management improves the reliability of temporary traffic signal communications through dynamic channel hopping and automated recovery modes. ACM is becoming a must-have feature in urban locations where radio congestion is high.

WALK WITH TRAFFIC i

Traffic and Vehicle phases are able to run at the same time (Metro Pro only)

MAXIMUM TRAFFIC PHASES

MAXIMUM PEDESTRIAN PHASES

MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGNAL HEADS

MAXIMUM VEHICLE SIGNAL HEADS

MAXIMUM VEHICLE SIGNAL HEADS PER PHASE

MAXIMUM PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL HEADS

MAXIMUM PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL HEADS PER PHASE

Operating Modes

ALL-RED i

Allows the user to hold all signals at All-Red

MANUAL i

Allows the user to manually input demand.

FIXED TIME

LIGHTS-OFF i

System has the ability to run with lights off - allowing the user to test the configuration or conserve battery power during part-time operation.

VEHICLE ACTUATION (VA)

SMART VA (PHASE-BASED)

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

HAUL ROUTE CROSSING

ADVANCED CROSSING MODE i

Master controller has the capability to perform rule-based crossings, such as demand hold-off or early cut-off.

AUTOGREEN

UTC i

Enables the system to connect to the local UTC/UTMC system for Highways Authority Control.

CLF PLAN i

A set of signal timing plans which control the green splits and stage change points throughout a cycle (Evo1 Pro and Metro Pro only).

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Power
No of Batteries						Up to 3
Battery Technology						Deep Cycle AGM (12V 105Ah)
Integrated Charger						No, features on-board charging port
Runtime on Single Charge (Days)						3-4 weeks
Signal Dimming						n/a

Physical & Security
Signal Head Options						Mast only
Finish						White with Hi-Viz Red Band
Footprint						725mm x 625mm
Physical Security						Fully integrated design
Total Weight without Batteries (Kg)						95kg
Total Weight with 3 Batteries (Kg)						205kg

Radar & Radio
Detection Technology						n/a
Radar Power						n/a
Radar Frequency						n/a
System Range						5 to 500m subject to line of sight variations
Active Channel Management
Antenna						Virtual Quarter-wave

System Function
Compliance						TOPAS 2502, 2537, 2538
Auto-Recovery						Time-based Restart

Environmental
Dry Heat (BS EN 60068-2-2:2007)
Cold (BS EN 60068-2-1:2007)
Damp Cyclic (BS EN 60068-2-30:2005)
Drop (BS EN 60068-2-31:2008)
Impact (BS EN 62262:2002 & BS EN 60068-2-75:2014)
Random Vibration – Transportation (TR2130E Sect 5.1)
Random Vibration – Operational (TR2130E Sect 5.2)
Bump (BS EN 60068-2-64:2008)
Shock (BS EN 60068-2-27:2009)
Water Ingress (BS EN 60529:1992 + A2:2013)
Drop and Topple (TR2130E & BS EN 60068-2-31:2008)
Wind Tunnel Test

Metro Support Resources
Metro Product Leaflet						Download
Metro Haul Route Crossings Brochure						Download

Metro Preston Deployment

Case Study video – Metro deployed in Preston to support Lancashire County Council’s Transforming Cities initiative.

Metro M1 Deployment

Metro was deployed for a major scheme in Northampton at the M1 junction.

Metro Haul Route Crossings

Promotional video for Metro Haul Route Crossings.

Loading a Scheme

This video shows you how to load an approved scheme with Metro Pro.

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