News
2008
December 2008
Travel Planning
Making personal travel planning work: a practitioners guide.
www.paving.org.uk
www.paving.org.uk for a development guide on permeable paving and SUDS.
www.communityplanning.net
www.communityplanning.net spreads good practice on the best methods for involving communities.
Master Planning checklist
Master Planning checklist for sustainable transport in new developments. Published by Campaign for Better Transport (September 2008)
Road Safety
- Check out the 2008 Prince Michael winners: Headline Data, Young drivers Tele-traffic
- Read about commissioned research and new education website.
Simon Bennett IEng FIHE
Read Simon's profile: he represents you on the Engineering Council.
Highway Maintenance
- Sustainable choice materials for highway works: a TRL guide for local authority highway engineers.
- TRL Road Note 39: sixth edition now available.
- IAN 115/08 (November 2008) covering guidance for works on the Hard Shoulder and Roadside verges on highspeed roads.
Adrian Gray CEng FIHE
Adrian was presented with his CEng Certificate at the recent TCUG.
IHE Excellence Award in Employee Development
View the 2008 Highways Awards for Excellence supported by IHE.
IHE
Visit your local Branch website.
Visit the Members Area.
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November 2008
LTN 2/08
LTN 2/08 on cycling infrastructure design has just been published.
HSE health risks website
Managing health risks in construction: a New HSE website aims to help. www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/
Road Safety Week 2008
Road Safety Week is 10-16 November 2008.
DfT road safety partnership grants
30 November deadline.
Young engineers wanted
Tell Parliament what you think.
LTN 3/08
LTN 3/08 Mixed Priority Routes published.
Contact Tony Kirby FIHE, Local Transport Projects, for more on Newland Avenue, Hull.
Seeing is Believing
100 tickets reserved for IHE members everyday. Book now
Transport Select Committee
Read the Transport Select Committee's road safety report published 30 October 2008.
Southampton's shared space scheme
Read the press release; Watch the video.
TRL courses accredited by IHE
TRL gains IHE Short Courses Accreditation.
Adrian Gray CEng FIHE
Adrian is happy to advise other signals engineers.
Need Advice?
Look on the Members Area for advice on debt, whistleblowing etc
IHE Council
Who's who for 2008/9.
Become an IHE fan.
IHE Branches
New sub-sites loaded.
October 2008
Scotland MfS - Designing Streets
Designing Streets - A Policy for Scotland: can be accessed via the SCOTS website and following the links on the site - General Publications, Designing Streets Designing Streets Full Consult Draft (compressed)..
Rural roads sign
Rural roads sign for shared space to be tried in Devon (Surveyor, 11/09/2008).
Chapter 3 published
Traffic Signs Manual - revised Chapter 3 published 10 September 2008.
TEC September 2008
See the article on the IHE Signs Structures Guide
Traffic Signal Control
Siemens sponsors IHE Professional Certificate.
Local Branch activity
IHE South Western and IHE Mercia both have events in October.
DfT launches national signs review
Read DfT's press release here.
IHE hosts Traffic Signal Forum
IHE takes over hosting the traffic signal group forum with improved features. to sign up/on go to www.theihe.org/tsgforum/
New Faces
Sandy Lopes joins IHE staff and read IHE President, Tony Sharp's interview in October Highways.
DfT invites IHE to sit on national signs review
Tim Askew will represent the Institute on this root and branch review announced by Rosie Winterton MP, Transport Minister, on 13 September.
September 2008
Diesel Spill Survey
The UK Government's National Motorcycle Strategy has identified an "action" to investigate the reporting options for highway defects and develop best practice/supplementary information on clearing road contaminants (including diesel spills).
The National Motorcycle Council is undertaking a national review of how the road is rendered safe following a diesel spill. The Department for Transport, Institute of Highway Engineers and KillSpills are leading on the review.
Diesel deposited on the highway represents a serious danger to all road users but in particular cyclist and motorcyclists. During the period 2000-2005, there were 617 Killed and Seriously Injured casualties as a direct result of diesel spills.
Diesel spills also represent a considerable devaluing of "assets" to the highway authority (a study in Australia has shown that within a short period of time, diesel deposited on the road can reduce the structural rigidity of asphalt increasing road maintenance costs significantly).
This survey is the first stage in developing new national guidelines for the report of highway defects and developing best practice on the treatment of diesel spills. The findings will be presented to the Department for Transport in October 2008 with the aim of issuing national guidelines by 2010.
SUSTRANS
SUSTRANS resource pages on workplace active travel, walkability and road safety.
Atlas Planning
Atlas good practice guide on Planning Performance Agreements for large scale applications with case studies.
Postgraduate Certificate in Street Design and Management
New in October from the University of Westminster.
Anti skid access
Anti skid access covers designed to make roads safer for cyclists and motorcyclists launched by Saint Gobain.
"Seeing is Believing 2008"
IHE priority booking now available 10-13 November in Nuneaton. A unique exhibition: see new technologies in real situations.
IHE New Vice President
Richard Hayes is IHE's newest Vice President.
IHE Recognition Awards
Stephen Chandler and Peter Dipper received institute recognition for their exceptional services to IHE.
South Western Branch
Read about IHE South Western ;- 'the premier branch'
Ian Bradfield - IHE's first CEng
Read Ian's profile and find out how you can go for Chartered Engineer.
August 2008
Smarter Choices
E-community launched by DfT to promote modelling of smarter choices initiatives.
PPS6
PPS6 on planning for town centres out for consultation.
Passive Safety
To share policies and experiences contact Donald Waller
Street Design
English Heritage 10 best case studies on street design published.
Restricted Parking Zones
Advise from Glasgow and Bury St Edmunds on using restricted parking zones.
Government Motorcycling Strategy
Revised action plan published. IHE Guidelines feature strongly.
TRL
TRL gains IHE Short Courses Accreditation.
IHE backs Campaign for Safe Road Design
The Campaign aims to make safe road design a national transport priority.
Stephen Hardy
Stephen Hardy's Award of Merit. IHE's Award of Merit winner Stephen Hardy received his certificate at the IHE South Western branch's Annual General Meeting.
First IHE Professional Certificates
The First IHE Professionals Certificates in Signals awarded to 15 TfL graduates. Plus John Stoker and Edward Boatman gained Practitioner level Certificates.
July 2008
Stephen Hardy
Stephen Hardy's Award of Merit. IHE's Award of Merit winner Stephen Hardy received his certificate at the IHE South Western branch's Annual General Meeting.
SORSA
Tony Sharp, IHE President, opened the first annual meeting of the road safety auditors with the first presentation of the morning.
IHE members include Alan Rookes, Secretary and David George, membership secretary.
IHE June 2008 meeting
Read a round up of IHE's annual meeting in Bath and see who's new on council.
Branch contacts updates
Check out changes. Branch websites will be coming soon.
Awards of Merit for Peter Dipper and Stephen Hardy
Peter has just stepped down after 12 years on the Engineering Council Board. Stephen's award recognises his institute and industry contributions.
Anti-skid manhole covers
New anti-skid manhole covers from Saint-Gobain.
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2008
IHE member Richard Childs won this prestigious award.
See his award winning entry on www.wildlifeartistoftheyear.org
Honorary Fellowship for Stephen Chandler
after 34 years on Council, 26 as Honorary Treasurer.
New IHE President elected
Tony Sharp IEng FIHE is IHE's 20th president. Read the press release.
Richard Hayes FIHE is the new Junior Vice President.
June 2008
Anti-skid Manhole covers
New anti-skid manhole covers from Saint-Gobain.
Protect your lungs when using cut-off saws
Checkout the project to reduce respiratory disease in kerb, paving and block cutting. Includes a New leaflet for operatives and supervisors.
Manual for Historic Streets - EHTF publication
Extend the MfS approach into historic towns and tackles the risk debate.
Out now www.ehtf.org.uk
Sheffield City Home Zones
Read the City's new guidance.
Member profiles
We've added profiles on Debbie Swatman, Billy Gooch and Adrian Gray.
Norfolk Holiday Cottages
Check out Mary Keasley's country cottages.
Email if you would like us to include yours.
What makes a branch successful?
Read about Scotland in this month's profile.
Incorporated Engineer
IHE poll results. Nearly half of voters wanted IEng to remain. Associated Chartered Engineer drew support from a third us first and then second choice. See June "Highways" for a longer report.
IHE Excellence Award for Employee Development
Entry deadline 30 June
Enterprise Mouchel is sponsoring the Award recognising excellent or innovative training and career development schemes.
May 2008
New name for 'IEngs'
The Engineering Council is actively considering a new title.
Vote for your choice.
IHE Excellence Award for Employee Development
This new award rewards companies and authorities who show commitment to training and development.
Closing date: 30th June 2008
IHE North Wales Briefing
IHE North Wales will be holding a briefing on Friday 16th May 2008. Contact us if you want to attend.
IHE East Midlands
Contact Geoff Whittaker if you want to help get local activities going.
What makes a branch successful?
Read profile of the Southern Branch.
Reviewers wanted!
For an application form e-mail Information and invest in the future.
Active Travel
IHE joined with 57 leading public health, transport and planning bodies calling for investment in cycling and walking to tackle obesity. Click here to read more.
DfT Streetscape guidance
LTN 1/08 'Traffic Management and Streetscape' published.
University Certificate in Street Design
New University of Westminster Postgraduate Certificate launches in September.
CABE think piece: 'Civilised Streets'
Advocates danger reduction not casualty reduction.
www.cabe.org.uk
Wales: Planning Obligations
Research report based on 2006 survey.
EcoTowns
Read TCPA government-backed guidance on 'Water' (SUDS) and 'Transport'.
Moving vehicles on site
Read a straight forward guide to improving safety.
April 2008
IHE New Website
Comments please.
You can also add comments to most pages.
IHE Membership Cards
2008 cards will be issued to paid up members at the end of April.
New Council Member
Debbie Swatman from Jacobs, North Yorkshire has joined Council.
Annual Meeting: 13 June 2008
This year's annual dinner (tickets £25) and AGM are at Bath on Friday, 13 June 2008. Join in the fun!
New Pink Book published
For site opreatives setting up VA portable traffic signals.
www.dft.gov.uk
Streetworks Qualifications
DfT consultation to strenghten NRSWA registration standards. (15 May)
Design and Access Statements
Report from 16 pilot authorities using D&A statements concludes there are few good examples.
SUDS Strategy
Consultation from Defra includes adoption and rights to connect.
Puffin Crossing Tool Kit
Education and engineering guidance from the THINK! team.
March 2008
IHE Traffic Signs Course
22nd April 2008, London WC1
9th September 2008, Loughborough University
Topics include implementing a signing strategy, direction and warning signing and guidance on using TSRGD and TSM from DfT.
IHE Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition
IHE Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition
10th September 2008, Loughborough University
www.thepassiverevolution.co.uk
www.thepassiverevolution.co.uk for comprehensive information and events.
New sign approved
For car club parking bays using the new general
Click on www.carplus.org.uk and go to News
CDM 2007 Regulations
CDM 2007 Regulations
The best link is www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk/healthsafety/cdmregulations/.
You can download the ACoP or order a hard copy from the H & S Executive website.
The industry-developed guidance is at www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk/healthsafety/cdmregulations/guidance/
Introduction
February 2008
Passive Safety
12 March 2008, ICE London SW1
Introducing the new EN12767
Chinese Guests
IHE played host to a delegation from Hebei province, led by Kang Yanmin, Director of the Hebei Province Highway Management Bureau.
Join IHE Council
If you want to make a difference or join Council, send in a nomination by 18 March 2008. There's one Graduate vacancy and up to five vacancies open to Fellows, Members and Associates.
Motorcycling Guidelines
www.motorcyclingguidelines.org.uk
Now live for all you need to improve the road environment for motorcycles and drive up safety.
January 2008
Civil Parking Enforcement
View the DfT regulations and guidance for April 2008 implementation.
Check out the FAQs on BPA's website.
Hemel Hempstead's magic roundabout
The Magic Roundabout in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire is the familiar name given to a complex road junction.
Click here to find out more.
People skills for sustainable communities
10 & 11 January, London - £195
nicole@greengageconsulting.co.uk
Streetworks
View the DfT seminar presentations - NJUG guidelines for digging up and reinstatement re-issued.
Manual for Streets
DfT/DCLG's summary of MfS for clients, members and professionals.
IHE Professional Certificates
17 Transport for London graduates and practitioners have applied for the Traffic Sign Design Certificates.
IHE President
Susan Broadaway, chaired the judges panel for the presigious 2007" Highways Excellence Awards":http://www.highwaysmagazine.co.uk
Technical Report Route
New guidance will be available in the spring to help candidates better understand what is required - for CEng and IEng
Incorporated Engineers
29 Incorporated Reviews were held in 2007 with only one failure. A welcome continuation of an upward trend thanks in part to IHE's streamlined routes.
Click here for December results
Chartered Engineers
IHE's next two candiudtes are in train. Watch out for results in March. Over 30 members have received formal advice on their best routes forward
