The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practise in safety, efficiency and environmental protection. Traffix were the first Midlands traffic Management company to achieve FORS Bronze…
The Word On The Street with PC Stewart Bladen Can you describe the scale of operations for policing football matches? Aston Villa’s quite a challenging football venue really, with a stadium that holds 42,000 people in one place. What we generally have is any number of officers ranging from 50 up to round about 400…
The Word On The Street with Nick Coley Can you describe the scale of your business? Founded in 1948, Fitzgerald works across a broad spectrum of industry sectors, offering a wide range of specialisms from project development of highways construction through to high-specification public realm, we have the capability to deliver schemes across the UK…
We were delighted to welcome Mark Pearson, Contract Operations Manager at Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP) to our Birmingham Head Office on Friday 6th December. Mark officially opened our designated BBLP operations hub, which we have specifically created to plan and monitor all dual carriageway, motorway, rural and urban road maintenance projects carried out by…
The Word On The Street with Andrew Dunham Can you describe the scale of your business? Last year turnover was in excess of 60 million. We directly employ in excess of 300 personnel, and operate predominantly in the Midlands and North West regions. What’s the most challenging aspect of running your projects? Efficient management of…
The Word On The Street with Richard Lees Can you describe the scale of your event? The events involving road closures can be as short as 4 hours or up to 2 and a half days and rely on closing some of the roads around the town centre of Stratford upon Avon. They are high…
The Word On The Street with Steve Pain Can you describe the scale of your event? St. Andrew’s Stadium hosts home fixtures for both Birmingham City FC and from the start of this season Coventry City FC. Birmingham City attendances are usually in excess of 20,000 and we have a capacity of just under 30,000.…
The Word On The Street with Keith Wiseman We’ve had a long-standing relationship with Aston Villa Football Club, helping maintain safe transit of supporters and vehicles on matchdays. We also assist with associated events that take place at Villa Park throughout the year, working close with Keith Wiseman. Can you describe the scale of your…
The Word On The Street with Tracey Spare We’ve been handling the street closures and traffic management for The Great Midlands Fun Run since 2018. Tracey Spare is the Event Director, here he talks about his challenges in running an major event and what he expects from his strategic partners… Can you describe the scale…