News
2008
October 2008
DfT invites IHIE 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.
New Faces
Sandy Lopes joins IHIE staff and read IHIE President, Tony Sharp's interview in October Highways.
IHIE hosts Traffic Signal Forum
IHIE takes over hosting the traffic signal group forum with improved features. to sign up/on go to www.ihie.org.uk/tsgforum/
DfT launches national signs review
Read DfT's press release here.
Local Branch activity
IHIE South Western and IHIE Mercia both have events in October.
Traffic Signal Control
Siemens sponsors IHIE Professional Certificate.
TEC September 2008
See the article on the IHIE Signs Structures Guide
Chapter 3 published
Traffic Signs Manual - revised Chapter 3 published 10 September 2008.
Rural roads sign
Rural roads sign for shared space to be tried in Devon (Surveyor, 11/09/2008).
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).
September 2008
Ian Bradfield - IHIE's first CEng
Read Ian's profile and find out how you can go for Chartered Engineer.
South Western Branch
Read about IHIE South Western ;- 'the premier branch'
IHIE Recognition Awards
Stephen Chandler and Peter Dipper received institute recognition for their exceptional services to IHIE.
IHIE New Vice President
Richard Hayes is IHIE's newest Vice President.
"Seeing is Believing 2008"
IHIE priority booking now available 10-13 November in Nuneaton. A unique exhibition: see new technologies in real situations.
Anti skid access
Anti skid access covers designed to make roads safer for cyclists and motorcyclists launched by Saint Gobain.
Postgraduate Certificate in Street Design and Management
New in October from the University of Westminster.
Atlas Planning
Atlas good practice guide on Planning Performance Agreements for large scale applications with case studies.
SUSTRANS
SUSTRANS resource pages on workplace active travel, walkability and road safety.
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 Incorporated 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.
August 2008
First IHIE Professional Certificates
The First IHIE Professionals Certificates in Signals awarded to 15 TfL graduates. Plus John Stoker and Edward Boatman gained Practitioner level Certificates.
Stephen Hardy
Stephen Hardy's Award of Merit. IHIE's Award of Merit winner Stephen Hardy received his certificate at the IHIE South Western branch's Annual General Meeting.
IHIE backs Campaign for Safe Road Design
The Campaign aims to make safe road design a national transport priority.
TRL
TRL gains IHIE Short Courses Accreditation.
Government Motorcycling Strategy
Revised action plan published. IHIE Guidelines feature strongly.
Restricted Parking Zones
Advise from Glasgow and Bury St Edmunds on using restricted parking zones.
Street Design
English Heritage 10 best case studies on street design published.
Passive Safety
To share policies and experiences contact Donald Waller
PPS6
PPS6 on planning for town centres out for consultation.
Smarter Choices
E-community launched by DfT to promote modelling of smarter choices initiatives.
July 2008
New IHIE President elected
Tony Sharp IEng FIHIE is IHIE's 20th president. Read the press release.
Richard Hayes FIHIE is the new Junior Vice President.
Honorary Fellowship for Stephen Chandler
after 34 years on Council, 26 as Honorary Treasurer.
Wildlife Artist of the Year 2008
IHIE member Richard Childs won this prestigious award.
See his award winning entry on www.wildlifeartistoftheyear.org
Anti-skid manhole covers
New anti-skid manhole covers from Saint-Gobain.
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.
Branch contacts updates
Check out changes. Branch websites will be coming soon.
IHIE June 2008 meeting
Read a round up of IHIE's annual meeting in Bath and see who's new on council.
SORSA
Tony Sharp, IHIE President, opened the first annual meeting of the road safety auditors with the first presentation of the morning.
IHIE members include Alan Rookes, Secretary and David George, membership secretary.
Stephen Hardy
Stephen Hardy's Award of Merit. IHIE's Award of Merit winner Stephen Hardy received his certificate at the IHIE South Western branch's Annual General Meeting.
June 2008
IHIE Excellence Award for Employee Development
Entry deadline 30 June
Enterprise Mouchel is sponsoring the Award recognising excellent or innovative training and career development schemes.
Incorporated Engineer
IHIE 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.
What makes a branch successful?
Read about Scotland in this month's profile.
Norfolk Holiday Cottages
Check out Mary Keasley's country cottages.
Email if you would like us to include yours.
Member profiles
We've added profiles on Debbie Swatman, Billy Gooch and Adrian Gray.
Sheffield City Home Zones
Read the City's new guidance.
Manual for Historic Streets - EHTF publication
Extend the MfS approach into historic towns and tackles the risk debate.
Out now www.ehtf.org.uk
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.
Anti-skid Manhole covers
New anti-skid manhole covers from Saint-Gobain.
May 2008
Moving vehicles on site
Read a straight forward guide to improving safety.
EcoTowns
Read TCPA government-backed guidance on 'Water' (SUDS) and 'Transport'.
Wales: Planning Obligations
Research report based on 2006 survey.
CABE think piece: 'Civilised Streets'
Advocates danger reduction not casualty reduction.
www.cabe.org.uk
University Certificate in Street Design
New University of Westminster Postgraduate Certificate launches in September.
DfT Streetscape guidance
LTN 1/08 'Traffic Management and Streetscape' published.
Active Travel
IHIE 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.
Reviewers wanted!
For an application form e-mail Information and invest in the future.
What makes a branch successful?
Read profile of the Southern Branch.
IHIE East Midlands
Contact Geoff Whittaker if you want to help get local activities going.
IHIE North Wales Briefing
IHIE North Wales will be holding a briefing on Friday 16th May 2008. Contact us if you want to attend.
IHIE Excellence Award for Employee Development
This new award rewards companies and authorities who show commitment to training and development.
Closing date: 30th June 2008
New name for 'IEngs'
The Engineering Council is actively considering a new title.
Vote for your choice.
April 2008
Puffin Crossing Tool Kit
Education and engineering guidance from the THINK! team.
SUDS Strategy
Consultation from Defra includes adoption and rights to connect.
Design and Access Statements
Report from 16 pilot authorities using D&A statements concludes there are few good examples.
Streetworks Qualifications
DfT consultation to strenghten NRSWA registration standards. (15 May)
New Pink Book published
For site opreatives setting up VA portable traffic signals.
www.dft.gov.uk
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 Council Member
Debbie Swatman from Jacobs, North Yorkshire has joined Council.
IHIE Membership Cards
2008 cards will be issued to paid up members at the end of April.
IHIE New Website
Comments please.
You can also add comments to most pages.
March 2008
Introduction
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/
New sign approved
For car club parking bays using the new general
Click on www.carplus.org.uk and go to News
www.thepassiverevolution.co.uk
www.thepassiverevolution.co.uk for comprehensive information and events.
IHIE Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition
IHIE Traffic Signs Conference & Exhibition
10th September 2008, Loughborough University
IHIE 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.
February 2008
Motorcycling Guidelines
www.motorcyclingguidelines.org.uk
Now live for all you need to improve the road environment for motorcycles and drive up safety.
Join IHIE 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.
Chinese Guests
IHIE played host to a delegation from Hebei province, led by Kang Yanmin, Director of the Hebei Province Highway Management Bureau.
Passive Safety
12 March 2008, ICE London SW1
Introducing the new EN12767
January 2008
Chartered Engineers
IHIE'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
Incorporated Engineers
29 Incorporated Reviews were held in 2007 with only one failure. A welcome continuation of an upward trend thanks in part to IHIE's streamlined routes.
Click here for December results
Technical Report Route
New guidance will be available in the spring to help candidates better understand what is required - for CEng and IEng
IHIE President
Susan Broadaway, chaired the judges panel for the presigious 2007" Highways Excellence Awards":http://www.highwaysmagazine.co.uk
IHIE Professional Certificates
17 Transport for London graduates and practitioners have applied for the Traffic Sign Design Certificates.
Manual for Streets
DfT/DCLG's summary of MfS for clients, members and professionals.
Streetworks
View the DfT seminar presentations - NJUG guidelines for digging up and reinstatement re-issued.
People skills for sustainable communities
10 & 11 January, London - £195
nicole@greengageconsulting.co.uk
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.
Civil Parking Enforcement
View the DfT regulations and guidance for April 2008 implementation.
Check out the FAQs on BPA's website.