The Department for Transport’s (DfT) director of local transport, Stephen Fidler OBE, is the new chair of the UK Roads Liaison Group (UKRLG).
He takes over from his predecessor at the DfT, Graham Pendlebury, who retires from the department after the end of this month as part of a phased retirment.
Mr Fidler (pictured, left) has also been appointed by DfT ministers as the next UK first delegate to the World Road Association, another role he has taken over from Mr Pendlebury (pictured, below).
He said: ‘It’s a real privilege to return to work on local transport, with virtually every journey – for pedestrians, cyclists, cars and by bus – starting and ending on the local road network.
‘Given the challenges and opportunities we are facing – from climate change to autonomous vehicles – how DfT, the devolved administrations, local government and the supply chain work together has never been more important.
'UKRLG and its boards have a vital role to play in sharing innovations and good practice from across the country, and beyond.’
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