The Joint Authorities Group (UK)

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The Joint Authorities Group (UK) represents the organisations responsible for the roads and streets of the United Kingdom. JAG(UK) focuses on the daily operation, the coordination of works for asset or utility network management and other temporary activities taking place on the highway.

Our key objectives :

• Safeguarding the quality and effectiveness of highways as the major transport network
• Developing a consistent and appropriate implementation of regulations, fairly balancing the legitimate needs of road users and works promoters of all types
• Identifying and promoting good practice in all aspects of traffic and works coordination
• Supporting the practitioners within its member organisations in their personal professional development through the provision of guidance and timely, appropriate communication on important issues
• Representing the interests and expert contributions of the membership in the wider public arena, including to government, the Highway Authorities and Utilities Committees, National Traffic Managers Forum and other related bodies
• Maintaining an attitude of willing cooperation and pursuit of efficiency of operation of works, while remaining mindful of regulatory responsibilities.