1. The Highways Agency Nick Whitford Toni Rios Network Operations Directorate

2. Responsible for the operation and stewardship of the Strategic Road Network in England on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport. The Strategic Road Network consists of motorways and major trunk roads; other roads in England are managed by local authorities. ROLE OF THE HA…..

3. AIMS & OBJECTIVES The Principle Aim of the Agency is Safe Roads and Reliable Journeys. Our prime Objectives as an Agency are to: Reduce Congestion and Improve reliability Improve Road Safety Respect the Environment

4. PLANNING OBJCETIVES To ensure more effective delivery through better working relationships. Engage in the Spatial Planning System as:  A Statutory Consultee  A Stakeholder/Partner

5. HA AND THE PLANNING SYSTEM Spatial Planning causes movement on the Network. Much of the Network is congested. Planning Team balances demands against constraints on the Network.

6. HOW THE AGENCY ENGAGES Aims to work as a Partner or Stakeholder. Use our knowledge & resource to provide information and evidence. So that strategies and decisions can be made objectively and with awareness of our needs and concerns.

7. THE AGENCY APPROACH Current baseline Future Situation Possible Solutions Possible Deliverables

8. NAT TOOL Balance Constraints & demands Constraints - Limited Road Build Program Demands - Growth within the Region

9. NAT TOOL Provides the evidence in a consistent way that is of use to both Transport Professionals and None Transport professionals who need to understand the issues. Tool Shows a Base Year. The Impact of Development at 2016. The Impact of Development at 2026.

10. NAT TOOL Yorkshire and Humber Baseline Results

11. NAT TOOL Yorkshire and Humber 2016 Results

12. NAT TOOL Yorkshire and Humber 2026 Results

13. FROM THIS… Outputs are schematic & a simple colour code showing stress on the Network. Partners are aware of the impact of development on the Network. Can consider ways and means of mitigating the impact. Enables all parties to strategically manage the delivering solutions for the future.

14. DOES IT WORK? Its not perfect….. sometimes it brings forward the Elephant in the Corner. Puts the needs of the Agency in context. Allows for consideration of solutions and deliverability.