About this masterclass 

Local roads represent the UK’s most extensive, heavily used, and under maintained infrastructure asset, making up 99% of the total road network and carrying 66% of all motor traffic vehicle miles in England.

Despite their critical importance to individuals, communities, and businesses—and a notional asset value exceeding £400 billion local roads remain subject to short-term, fragmented funding from different sources and funding pots. Following CIHT's recent report calling for long-term funding for local roads, this CIHT masterclass on funding will discuss the topic of highways funding models. 

You will hear from speakers discussing the benefits of long-term funding and highlighting experiences and lessons learned from different funding models in the highways sector. 

Learn about:

• The latest on planning for RIS 3
• About the role of ORR in delivering roads reform for road users and the wider public 
• About the latest research evaluation from ORR on the benefits of the RIS.
• Exclusive insights into the recent CIHT report 'Unlocking the benefits for longer-term funding'

Why attend? 

• Free to CIHT Members 
• Excellent CPD opportunity 
• Learn about the latest challenges and learned lessons relating to the funding of local highways.  
• Interactive Q&A with industry experts 

Who is this event for?  

This masterclass is open to all CIHT members, CIHT partner employees and non-members. This masterclass is free for all CIHT Members to attend and is charged for CIHT Partner Employees and non-members. 

Speakers

• Rachel Gittens - Deputy Director, Strategic Road Network at the ORR.
• Katherine Beard - Director, Future Road Investment Strategy and Government Relations at National Highways.
• Jason Russell - Director, business transformation, AtkinsRéalis

Help & Support

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the CIHT Conferences & Events Team on +44 (0)20 7336 1555 or conferences@ciht.org.uk