News
2005
December 2005
IHIE feted at the Savoy
Prince Michael presided at his 2005 International Road Safety Award luncheon on 6 December. He spoke to Gerry Harvey and Tony Sharp and congratulated IHIE on its award for the Motorcycling Guidelines.
The Institute was extremely pleased to be able to thank the Guidelines editorial team by inviting them to the lunch. Significant sponsorship was given by DfT, CSS, TfL, BMF, MCIA, and HA.
Home Zones
IHIE has been invited to
- support a research proposal to investigate the needs of older people
- join the steering group for the DPTAC project researching whether home zones reflect the needs of disabled people.
www.homezones.org.uk visit to see the latest Topic Papers from Ireland and on waste management.
November 2005
IHIE meets the Minister
View the paper IHIE presented to the Minister and the Press Release.
Branch Representatives Meeting
Branch representatives gathered at HQ on 13 October for their annual meeting. Susan Broadaway, Senior Vice-President, cut a birthday cake in celebration of the 40th anniversary as glasses were raised to the Institute. Everyone went away with a presentation mug, a gift from the South Western Branch.
Speed cameras to fund Road Safety Schemes
IHIE welcomed news that money from cameras will be made available to fund road safety schemes.
The Institute's policy on safety cameras issued in 2004 called for the change.
October 2005
IHIE's 1000th Professional Review celebrated
Ellie Baker, a highways officer for Lincolnshire County Council, today received a commemorative plate celebrating her being the Institute's 1000th review candidate.
IHIE started interviewing applicants for IEng and EngTech independently in 1986. Previously reviews had been conducted through a partnership with SCET. The timing of the 1000th milestone is particularly felicitous, it being the Institute's 40th anniversary year.
IHIE joint paper at TRICS 2005
Steve Proctor of TMS and Carol Craven, Essex County Council will present details of the Development Control training programme which leads into the IHIE Professional Certificate on 2 November at TRICS 2005.
DfT Consultations
To contribute to IHIE's response to the Department's consultations on Chapter 8 and Traffic Calming go to Consultations.
Highways Magazine Excellence Awards 2005
IHIE's Deputy Secretary chaired the judges for this year's award for Innovative Road Safety Product.
The Awards will be announced at an industry dinner on 20 October.
September 2005
Freaky Foto Winner
Stuart Penberthy from WS Atkins has won £100 in IHIE's 40th Anniversary Competition.
He receives his reward at the Loughborough traffic signs conference.
Look at the winning photo.
JCT Symposium
Look out for IHIE at the annual traffic signals gathering on 14/15 September.
Gafoor Din is presenting a paper on behalf of the IHIE Traffic Signal Control Group initiating the IHIE Professional Certificate in traffic siganl control.
Gerry Harvey presenting Richard Sheldon
Gerry Harvey presenting Richard Sheldon with a gift to mark his service on Council over 12 years.
August 2005
Highlights of 2004/2005
Take a look at IHIE's annual review of activities over the year.
The review is published in the 40th Anniversary Members' Directory. Copies go to all members in September.
New Honorary Fellows Phil Jones and Nich Brown
IHIE has recognised the significant contribution of two non members by awarding them Honorary Fellowship.
Phil Jones was editor of the IHIE Home Zone Design Guidelines.
Nich Brown was a major contributor to the IHIE Engineering Guidelines for Motorcycling.
July 2005
IHIE Professional Certificate
At last a proper qualification for development control officers.
The Institute has launched its first Professional Certificate in Development Control. The IHIE Certificate which is at technical level, sets the standard for a competent highway development control officer.
Contact secretary@ihie.org.uk for more information.
Freaky Foto Competition
Last chance to enter.
Win £100 for a funny foto.
Join Transport and Urban Design networks
At a meeting with IHIE, RTPI has said it welcomes other professionals to join its networks. Go to www.rtpi.org.uk/resources/networks and sign up for regular bulletins, and to share information
IHIE Award of Merit
Phil Joel, Yorkshire Branch Secretary, received the 2004 Award from President, Gerry Harvey at the branch AGM.
Phil has been instrumental in rejuvinating the branch and in promoting the Institute to local employers.
June 2005
RTPI
RTPI networks welcome non-members. The online interactive networks generate regular news updates, events and discussions.
- transport@rtpi.org.uk
- urbandesign@rtpi.org.uk
Manual for Streets
Stephen Hardy IEng will represent IHIE on MfS sounding board.
E-Bulletin
Hope you like the new style Bulletin out from 1 June. Let us have comments. The source email will be more recognisable by July. To sign up - just tell us your email.
40th Anniversary Member Directory
Members will receive their souvenir edition by July.
May 2005
AGM
The 2005 Annual General Meeting is at 4.45pm, Friday 17 June at De Montfort Hotel, Kenilworth: everyone is welcome.
At 5.15pm, Garrett Emmerson, Bucks CC, leads a discussion on "What would it take to get you out of your car?".
Buses leave at 7.15pm for Anniversary Dinner.
Routes to Membership
Each month in celebrating our 40th we are featuring a member in Transportation Professional illustrating the diversity of the IHIE. Click here for the profiles to date.
Transportation Planning
The Transport Planning Society (TPS) supported by Go Skills, the Sector Skills Council for Passenger Transport, is leading a national Steering Group to establish a formal qualification for transport planners.
IHIE is part of the group with IHT, CILT, TRPI and ICE. Members involved include Tim Edmunds, Norfolk County Council and John Taylor, Atkins backed up by the Institute Secretary.
The first activity of the Steering Group will be identifying the skills sets that will need to be demonstrated by the transport professionals at all three levels. The intention is to establish core competences recognised across all the institutions allowing mutual recognition for transportation professionals at all levels.
April 2005
IHIE Anniversary dinner: 17 June
Ticket prices now £40 each for IHIE members and a guest, all inclusive. Celebrate in style at Warwick Castle.
The Highwayman's Supper includes a tour of the State Rooms, a five course meal, unlimited wine and beer, music, singing and plentry of laughter.
IHIE's 21st centry highwaymen meet the 18th century highwaymen: yellow jackets and hard hats welcome.
Latest conferences
Reducing congestion: alternatives to the car, 16 June.
3rd annual development control conference: new policy, new practice, 23 June.
Latest courses
Introduction to development control, 24 May (Bristol) and 27 October (Sheffield).
January 2005
Celebrating Excellence
- 14 April - Conference launching the IHIE Guidelines for Motorcycling.
- 1000th Professional Review.
- First institution visit to the new national Traffic Control Centre with SERCO.
- An anniversary publication and gift for all members.
- First Engineering Technician elected a Fellow.
- IHIE at Traffex 19-21 April with Surveyor.
- 15 September - 'Traffic Signs 2005' celebrates forty years of the Traffic Sign Regulations.
- IHIE anniversary 'highwaymans' dinner at Warwick Castle in June.
Nominations for Council 05/06
There are formal vacancies for 4 Ordinary Members and 2 Graduate or Student Members.
Ring Cheryl Brown for a Nominations Form to be returned by 21 March 2005.
Change to IHIE Membership Grades
Technicians and professionals with experience but no academic qualifications can go all the way to FIHIE.
Members passing their incorporated IPD will now be awarded Member, instead of Associate Member.
New Council Members
December saw two Graduate Members welcomed onto Council
Rachael Beverley, trainee technician with Leicesteshire County Council
Richard Hayes highway services manager, Northumberland County Council.