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Lifecycle Planning Toolkits launched

18 October 2019

Today (18/10/2019) UKRLG has published a range of HMEP Lifecycle Planning Toolkits. Good lifecycle planning supports strategic level planning and better decision making for future highway investment decisions. Planning and estimating expenditure requirements alongside long-term asset performance is essential to improve the management of roads and services. These estimates can be used to determine the likely performance of the asset so that future budget can be prioritised accordingly.
Placing a value on keeping road bridges in good order

18 October 2019

Finishing touches are being made to a new decision support tool for bridges to help asset managers assess risk and direct funds more effectively.
Stephen Fidler named as new roads group Chair

18 October 2019

Department for Transports director of local transport Stephen Fidler OBE has taken over from Graham Pendlebury as Chair of the UK Roads Liaison Group.
Minor structures guidance published by lighting group

27 August 2019

Highway managers responsible for the upkeep of street furniture including lamp posts, traffic signal poles and signs are urged to consult a new asset management toolkit produced by the Institution of Lighting Professionals. Its guidance note 22: Asset Management Toolkit: Minor Structures (ATOMS) was launched on 12 June and is available to download for free at the ILPs website.
Be willing to engage openly says UK roads ambassador - latest in Transportation Professional

15 July 2019

Graham Pendlebury the recently retired local transport director at the Department for Transport is focused on helping to strengthen the UKs ties with international partners.
Efforts made to strengthen asset management skills - latest in Transportation Professional

14 May 2019

Efforts made to strengthen asset management skills - competent professional play an essential part in managing the road network well, for the benefit of the economy and society
Better management promised for safety critical bridge fixings - latest in Transportation Professional

14 March 2019

Safety of structures is paramount to the UK Bridges Board and recent guidance supported by the Board should ensure that bridge engineers are doing all they can to manage safety critical fixings.
Future focus on vehicles helps shape current thinking - latest in Transportation Professional

3 January 2019

Efforts to improve air quality in cities must take account of emissions generated from real world driving and not just laboratory tests, finds a new report.