FTA and Highways Agency on road to working closer together
Thursday 12 January 2012
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Chief Executives of the Freight Transport Association and the Highways Agency to establish a platform for effective co-operation and understanding between the parties.
The MoU puts an emphasis on both parties working more closely together to promote and develop relevant transport initiatives, for example by developing clearer travel warnings in instances of severe weather such as snow and ice warnings for HGVs.
Theo de Pencier, CEO of FTA, said:
"Both organisations share mutual aims in terms of better serving road freight operators, whether that is about access to up-to-date information or, in the longer term, secure lorry parking provision. With closer collaboration and a sharing of intelligence we look forward to effecting real change for the better."
Graham Dalton, Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, said:
"We are delighted to renew and formalise our strong working relationship with the Freight Transport Association, reflecting our aim to work more closely together to help all road users experience safer and more reliable journeys.
"We'll be working with FTA to keep freight operators informed, both on immediate issues on the network and on longer-term developments and improvements, and to investigate ways to improve the way we operate for the benefit of the transport sector and wider UK economy."
Notes for editors
The MoU was signed on 10 January at the Highways Agency’s corporate office in London. For photos please contact FTA’s media team on 01892 552255/01892 552253 or lnorthfield@fta.co.uk
The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. It manages, maintains and improves England’s motorways and other strategic roads on behalf of the Secretary of State. For further information on the Highways Agency, please contact the National Press Office on 020 7081 7443 or pressoffice@highways.gsi.gov.uk
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