The Network & Infrastructure Management Board has been established to build on the former Highways and Infrastructure Board, and Network Management Board to strengthen the Institution's focus on the enhancement, operation and management of transport networks and assets. In the context of the New Approach to Appraisal (NATA), attention should be focused on all modes of transport including freight, vulnerable users, rail, passenger transport, air, water and multi-modal methods.

The primary objectives of the Network & Infrastructure Management Board are set out below:

•  To strengthen the Institution's focus on the enhancement, operation, management, maintenance and safety of transport networks and assets.

•  To seek, promote and support innovation in the enhancement, operation, management, maintenance and safety of transport networks and assets.

•  To stimulate research and studies, and facilitate the dissemination of information and results into the enhancement, operation, management, maintenance, and safety of transport networks and assets.

•  To encourage the implementation of best practice, and to help practitioners provide high quality services and outcomes.

•  To work across the range of transport industry sectors.

•  To take opportunities to raise the profile of the Institution.

Board Members
David Gillham - (Chair)
Kate Carpenter - (Vice Chair)
Ian Beattie - Cumbria Traffic Management Group
Steve Biczysko - Atkins

Roger Elphick - Durham county Council

Spencer Palmer - Department for Transport

Eric Tutin

Rob McCartney

Co-opted Members
Tim Andrews - TRL
Paul Forman - Independent Consultant
Elizabeth Kirkham - Gloucestershire County Council (CSS Bridge Rep)
Ken Laughlin - Hampshire County Council
Phil Mason - Klaruw

Steve Pate

Panels/Task Groups

Asset Management & Sustainable Construction Panel
Steve Biczysko - Atkins - (Chair)

View "Thoughts of Sustainable"  Powerpoint Presentation Oct 2005

Network Management & Operations Panel
Ken Laughlin - Hampshire County Council (Chair)

Road Safety Panel
Paul Forman - Independent Consultant (Chair)

Network & Infrastructure Management Board News
The Board are currently developing a programme of conferences and discussing subjects for publication. At the next meeting the Board will consider submissions for the IHT Awards 2008 and will also be responding to consultations and discussing Policy Statement topics.
More details on the work of the NIM Board can be requested by contacting the Board Secretary via Amy.Napthine@iht.org