The RHA is calling on the government to do more to ensure that roads are fit for purpose to deliver economic growth.

It says Congestion costs the UK economy £30bn a year and is ready to work with local authorities and the Government.

It has published a blueprint for improvement with four main themes:

Mission 1: Kickstart economic growth.

Mission 2: Make Britain a clean energy superpower

Mission 3: Take back our streets

Mission 4: Break down barriers to opportunity

The RHA has also welcomed new rules to tackle lte payment.

“According to figures from the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) and research from the Federation of Small Businesses, delayed payment of invoices currently cost smaller firms £22,000 a year on average. 

“New rules are being introduced today by Government that will require companies to include payment reporting in their annual reports. This is intended to increase the transparency of the payment process, in particular payments to smaller firms.

The government is also consulting on new laws that will hold firms to account for late payments and ensure cash flows into businesses.
The consultation will consider policies aimed at addressing poor payment practices.”