Effective asset management and improvement of a highways and transportation network should be undertaken against a clear and comprehensive understanding of the associated risks and consequences. By ensuring proportionate, structured and auditable risk management systems are in place a highway authority can reduce its liability to criminal or civil legal action.

We are experienced in inspection and repair regimes which have enabled the majority of damage and injury claims made against a local authority to be successfully repudiated. We can therefore provide assistance to highway authorities wishing to reduce their costs in this area.

Should the worst happen, and a fatal collision occur where an aspect of the highway is believed to be a contributory factor, it is essential that a highway authority has the necessary processes and support mechanisms in place. We have extensive knowledge of the handling of fatal and life-threatening road traffic collisions from a highway authority perspective, and the implications for highway authorities of the Road Death Investigation Manual. We can therefore assist with ensuring that everything in place to cope with such an event.

Where highway authorities or developers are looking to utilise psychological traffic calming to manage safety, improve streetscapes, and create a balance between all road users, we can provide advice and guidance on assessing and managing the risks.