Lauren SeBlonka

Lauren SeBlonka is the innovation business partner within Amey highways. With two degrees in Sociology and previous experience in social value innovation in the non-profit and academic sectors, Lauren brings a cross-sector view to innovation in highways. Lauren leads the North Campus of the Live Labs 2 Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads as project manager in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council.

My Sessions at Traffex

Wednesday 21 May 2025

11:15

PIARC: How Road Investment Can Better Support Economic and Social Development

11:15 - 11:35 Investment & Procurement
  • A summary of the PIARC World Road Association and role of Technical Committee 1.2: the Contribution of Roads to Economic and Social Development.
  • Recent research undertaken by Technical Committee 1.2 to assess how road investment in national infrastructure investment policies translate into regional and local delivery plans for economic, social and environmental benefit.
  • Key insights and themes from case studies of road investment and impact evaluation in low, middle and high-income countries across the world.
  • Next steps for the Technical Committee and for road investment.