The Local Council Roads Innovation Group, LCRIG, is showcasing the team from the Department for Transport who will be participating in this week’s event.
Taking place on 2nd and 3rd July, the festival will feature a strong presence from the DfT across both the indoor exhibition hall and the Technical Learning Theatre. Attendees will hear the latest updates on the new road condition monitoring data standard ‘PAS 2161: Implementing the New Standard for Road Condition Monitoring’, as well as the DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet DfT representatives, gain valuable insights, and hear the latest updates.
Where to Find the DfT at the Festival
- Exhibition Stand 5 – Indoor Exhibition Hall
- Technical Learning Theatre – PAS 2161: Implementing the new standard for road condition monitoring’ – Wednesday 02 July, 16:00-16:30
- DfT Special Recognition Awards and Evening Networking – Wednesday, 02 July, from 16:30
DfT Teams You’ll Meet
You will have the chance to engage with several key DfT teams who will be on hand to provide support, answer questions, and share updates on their latest work:
Roads Infrastructure Technology
The Roads Infrastructure Technology team play a critical role in developing policy and practice around technology, data, and emerging technology policy. The team is responsible for the Transport Technology Forum, connected services architecture, connected data, and works closely with DfT’s Scientific services division. The team is also responsible for recent funds including the Traffic Signal Obsolescence Grant, Green Light Fund and is developing plans post spending review.
Road Condition Statistics
The Road Condition Statistics team are responsible for the annual collection and reporting of data on road condition and maintenance treatments carried out on local roads, as well as providing evidence for activities such as the spending review. In addition, the team are also responsible for the delivery and implementation of PAS 2161, the new standard for reporting of road condition monitoring data.
Local Highways Policy
The Local Highways team builds the case for, and administers, capital funding for local highways authorities to help them maintain the local road network. It also works to develop policy and guidance on new and emerging issues for the local roads sector.
Road Safety Statistics
The road safety statistics team manages the collation, publication and dissemination of road casualty statistics using data collected by the police and reported to the Department for Transport. These statistics are used to inform road safety policy and government communication campaigns such as THINK!.
Road Length Statistics
The Road Length Statistics team provide estimates of the length of all roads maintained at public expense in Great Britain, by road category, region and local authority. These accredited official statistics inform the allocations of the Department’s Highways Maintenance funding and are used as in the calculation of other statistical series including road traffic, road congestion and road safety statistics.
Road Congestion Statistics
Road congestion and travel time statistics estimate the average speed and delay on the Strategic Road Network and local ‘A’ roads. The GPS and Origin/Destination data used to calculate the local ‘A’ road data is shared freely with crown bodies, local authorities and transport executives quarterly. The team have also looked at accelerometer data and will start to be looking at the estimated levels of emissions and the level of EV battery usage/frequency of charging on a trip level basis.
Don’t Miss Out!
This is your chance to connect with key DfT teams and gain firsthand knowledge from the people shaping the future of our road networks.
Haven’t booked yet? Secure your place here.
(Picture – LCRIG)
