Tools for Delivery and SuccessGuidance on Highways Asset Management Framework was published by CSS in 2004. For more information, please refer to www.cssnet.org.ukTraffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 specify statutory requirements for the design and use of signs and are supplemented by good practice guidance in the Traffic Signs Manual. Please see www.dft.gov.uk Designing Streets for People is a publication that suggests several tools such as public realm strategies, street management codes and the Street Excellence Framework. For further information, please see www.ice.org.uk Living Places: Caring for Quality is a good practice guide that includes a questioning tool for the management of streets and public spaces. It can be obtained from www.communities.gov.uk Codes of Practice The UK Roads Liaison Group has published three codes of practice on the maintenance of highway assets. 'Well-lit Highways', 'Well-managed roads', and 'Well-managed structures'. A summary booklet 'Maintaining a vital asset' is also available. For more information please see www.ukroadsliaisongroup.org Streetscape Decluttering Audits enable local authorities to improve their streets and save money on maintenance and liabilities by identifying and removing unnecessary clutter. Living Streets has experienced auditors who work with local authorities to use streetscape decluttering audits as a means of establishing best practice. Information on organising an audit is available at www.livingstreets.org.uk English Heritage has audit forms to assess the condition of street furniture. These are designed to be used by members of the public and could prove a useful tool in involving the community. They allow people to record and report to their local authority, via their ward councillor, areas of cluttered streets that require action. Copies of street audit forms are available to download at www.english-heritage.org.uk |
