Background

Introduction to UTMC

Launched in 1997, the UTMC programme was the UK Department for Transport (DfT) main initiative for the development of a more open approach to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in urban areas. During the first three years, a number of research projects were undertaken to establish and validate an approach based on modular systems and open standards. These have contributed to the UTMC Technical Specifications, which define UTMC standards.

In January 2001, the programme embarked on its demonstrator phase to consolidate the results of the earlier research. Preston, Reading, Stratford-upon-Avon and York have implemented, in a pragmatic way, full scale demonstrator projects based on the UTMC approach.

More information on the Research and Demonstrator phases of the UTMC Initiative can be found at: www.utmc.gov.uk.

Early in 2003, the UTMC Development Group (UDG) of stakeholders, consisting of local authorities and suppliers was set up, with the support of the DfT, to oversee the future development of UTMC.

FAQs A Beginner's Guide to UTMC

UTMC FAQs Beginner's Guide (Adobe Acrobat - 52kb)