ALL ISLAND FREIGHT FORUM PRIORITY 5- NETWORK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SOURCES AND NEEDS Nicola Fisher Principal Statistician DRDNI

BACKGROUND TO THE AIFF Agreed at NSMC meeting April 2009 To provide a mechanism for consultation on freight transport matters involving- - moving goods in a more competitive and sustainable manner, and - improving connectivity

BACKGROUND TO THE AIFF Initial meeting AIFF January 2010 Priority issues identified: - being competitive in a sustainable manner - safer, compliant, eco-efficient road freight transport - Rail freight and other alternatives - International connectivity - Network management

BACKGROUND TO THE AIFF Lead organisation for each priority with TOR and work plan AIFF Steering Group co chaired by DTTAS and DRD NI set up to ensure business of AIFF is progressed DRD NI Central Statistics and Research Branch and Central Statistics Office leading on Network Management

Network Management Working Group Roles of group document existing freight movement data sources; assess North-South data comparability and highlight significant issues; produce a report on findings and include key comparable data; hold and facilitate a workshop(s) to capture data needs from AIFF stakeholders conduct a gap analysis between existing sources and user needs; and develop a prioritised action plan to meet needs and improve the freight movement evidence base in Ireland