The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation’s (CIHT) has launched its manifesto outlining the Institution’s proposals and views on key issues affecting the industry today.
 
CIHT is the leading institution in highways and transportation and ‘Making the Journey – A Manifesto for Transport’ highlights the benefits of this sector to the UK’s economy and society.
 
Sue Percy, CIHT Chief Executive said:
 
“The UK relies on an effective integrated transport network to support economic growth and social development. The performance of this network, including its reliability and resilience, is fundamental to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the UK.”

“Our manifesto calls for a National Transport Strategy to provide clear direction and certainty for UK transport policy. This manifesto focuses on the action needed to ensure that the UK is able to compete globally and support social inclusion and reduce the UK’s carbon emissions now and in the future.”

The manifesto covers:
•    A National Transport Strategy – CIHT believe that a National Transport Strategy should be developed to provide clear direction and certainty for UK transport policy.
•    Economy and Funding – CIHT call for a longer-term view and commitment to future funding for the UK’s transport infrastructure.
•    Network Resilience – adequate maintenance and funding of transport networks must be a central part of UK policy.
•    Transport’s wider benefits – transport has a role to play tackling some of our big societal challenges including the rise in obesity (through active travel), the ageing population and social exclusion (through connecting people and places).
•    Transport and Planning – an improved planning system must include transport networks and acknowledge the important role they play in economic and social development.
•    Skills – the recruitment, careful development and retention of the next generation is central to a vibrant, internationally competitive, diverse and inclusive industry.

A full copy of the manifesto is available below: Making the Journey - A Manifesto for Transport

If you would like to comment on any of the issues raised in this document or discuss any relevant highways and transportation subjects, please do not hesitate to contact CIHT via our Director of Communications, Daniel Isichei on:

t: +44 (0)20 7336 1566
e: Daniel.Isichei@ciht.org.uk