Strategic Theme 1 - Road Administration
Road administrators are responsible for ensuring that road and road related infrastructure is managed effectively and efficiently. This includes a wide range of tasks, from maintaining and improving road networks, to managing finance and procurement, to planning for the resilience of these networks in the face of climate change and other hazards.
Strategic Theme 1 "Roads Administration" responds to the key issues facing road administrators today and aims to provide information on how to address them.
Technical Committees
- TC 1.1 Performance of Transport Administrations
- TC 1.2 Contribution of Roads to Economic and Social Development
- TC 1.3 Finance and Procurement
- TC 1.4 Planning the Resilience of Road Networks - Climate Change and other Hazards
- TC 1.5 Disaster Management
Overview
Technical Committee 1.1 "Performance of transport administrations" focuses on issues related to Performance of Transport Administrations. One of the most critical issues facing road administrators is the performance of transport administrations. In order to ensure that the transportation infrastructure in your country is managed effectively and efficiently, it is essential to have robust systems in place to measure and monitor performance. This includes tracking metrics such as safety, reliability, and accessibility, as well as operational performance indicators such as travel times and congestion levels. By measuring and monitoring performance, road administrators can identify areas for improvement and take action to address them, ultimately improving the overall performance of the transportation system.
Technical Committee 1.2 "Contribution of roads to economic and social development" considers topics related to economic and social development. Roads play a critical role in connecting people to jobs, markets, and services, and are essential for economic growth and development. By investing in road infrastructure, road administrators can help to promote economic growth and social development, improving the lives of citizens across the country.
Technical Committee 1.3 "Finance and procurement for road agencies" is responsible for tasks related to road financing and procurement. Managing finance and procurement for road agencies can be a complex and challenging task. It is essential to ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently, and that procurement processes are transparent and fair. By ensuring that finance and procurement are managed effectively, road administrators can ensure that resources are used to maximum effect, ultimately delivering better outcomes for citizens.
Technical Committee 1.4 "Planning the resilience of road networks – climate change and other hazards" examines issues related to the resilience of the road network. As climate change continues to have an increasingly significant impact on our world, it is essential that road administrators take steps to ensure the resilience of their networks. This requires careful planning and investment in resilient infrastructure, as well as ongoing monitoring and adaptation to changing conditions. By planning for the resilience of their networks, road administrators can ensure that their infrastructure is able to withstand the impacts of climate change and other hazards, ultimately improving safety and reliability for citizens.
Technical Committee 1.5 "Disaster management" works on topics related to improving the way road agencies manage during natural disasters. Disaster management is a critical issue facing road administrators. Natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes can have a devastating impact on road networks, disrupting transportation and causing significant economic and social harm. By developing robust disaster management plans and investing in infrastructure designed to withstand these events, road administrators can help to mitigate the impact of disasters, ultimately improving the safety and resilience of their networks.
Task Force 1.1 "HDM–4" (postponed) will consider how PIARC manages the future of Highway Development and Management Model (4) in conjunction with our partners and users of HDM–4.