BWB’s Naomi Cook elected as an Ordinary Council Member for the CIHT
BWB’s Associate Director Naomi Cook has been elected as an Ordinary Council Member for the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT). The appointment highlights Naomi’s dedication and expertise in the field of transportation and infrastructure. CIHT is a prestigious institution committed to providing excellence in highways and transportation infrastructure. As an Ordinary Council Member, […]
Acusensus road safety award “proves distracted driving being taken seriously”
The head of the UK division of road safety technology company Acusensus is hailing winning a prestigious award as a sign people are looking at more than speed when it comes to reducing deaths and serious injuries on our roads. Geoff Collins, UK General Manager of the Australian-based company is celebrating Acusensus winning the Chartered […]
Women in Bus and Coach celebrates double victory at CIHT Awards
Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) achieved remarkable recognition at the prestigious Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation Awards last night (13 th June). In less than a year since its launch, the organisation was honoured with the coveted “Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award”,acknowledging its significant impact and contributions towards fostering a more inclusive industry. […]
East Leeds Orbital Route recognised with prestigious national construction award
The East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR) has won the Transport Project of the Year at the 2023 British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA). The winners of the 2023 British Construction Industry Awards, which is jointly organised by New Civil Engineer and the Institution of Civil Engineers, were crowned in front of the industry, on 11 October […]
CIHT urges UK Government to focus on data in AI regulation whitepaper
In response to a recent whitepaper consultation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has advised the UK Government that there needs to be a greater consideration of the role data, local authorities and national bodies have in supporting AI technologies. The CHIT has said there needs to be a […]
New CIHT President highlights the need to change how and why we travel
The industry needs to continue to embrace more sustainable transport in the future if it wants to have a positive impact on the nation’s health, according to Karen McShane, the new President of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) . It announced her appointment this week as President for 2023/24 At her Presidential […]
Industry calls for greater integration of spatial planning, transport and decarbonisation
Fix a failing planning system to decarbonise transport and improve health say leading transport professional and campaign bodies. In a rare collaboration, the Transport Planning Society, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, Transport for New Homes, Sustrans, Living Streets and CPRE the countryside charity have joined forces. Together they have submitted a joint response to […]
CIHT receives Engineering Council approval for a further five years
The Engineering Council recently conducted a review of CIHT’s professional registration procedures and confirmed that the Institution’s professional review licence will be extended for the full 5-year period to 2027. Richard Llewellyn, Chair of CIHT’s Education and Professional Development Strategy Board said ‘One of CIHT’s primary objectives is to support its members’ professional development and […]
Farrans wins Best Highways and Transportation project at regional CIHT event for A1M
Civil engineering and building contractor, Farrans Construction, has won the Best Highways and Transportation Project at a recent CIHT Yorkshire and Humber event for its delivery of Junction 47 A1M for client North Yorkshire County Council. The £10m project involved widening of three of the four slip roads onto and off the roundabout to increase […]
Agilysis Launches Safe System Capacity Survey to evaluate situation across Britain
In anticipation of the release of the Road Safety Framework from the Department for Transport, Agilysis is launching a new national survey to understand the existing capacity we have for implementing the Safe System in Britain. The survey is asking; how well equipped are local authorities, emergency services and partners to influence all aspects of […]
