Institute of Transport Administration

The Institute of Transport Administration was founded in 1944 as The Institute of Traffic Administration . It was registered as a Friendly Society on 25 July 1944 ^[1] under society number 53SA with the objectives of broadening and improving the knowledge, skills and experience of its members in the practice of efficient and effective transport management, relating to all spheres of transportation including road, rail, sea and air and maintaining and enhancing the professional standing and knowledge of transport management through its training programmes and meetings, providing considered professional opinion on current and proposed transport legislation and policies and protecting its integrity as a professional body recognised within the Road Traffic Act.^[2]

By special resolution passed on 29 January 1981 the Institute’s membership resolved to change its name to The Institute of Transport Administration.^[3] Following approval from The Registrar of Friendly Societies the Institute began using the new name with effect from 1 May 1981.^[4]

The Institute is already listed at List of professional associations in the United Kingdom but without any link to a page describing the Institute, its aims and objectives.

References

1. "Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority". Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority. 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
2. "The Institute of Transport Administration". The Institute of Transport Administration. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
3. Institute of Transport Administration Rules. Southampton: Institute of Transport Administration. 1992. pp. Inside front cover.
4. Coaching Journal & Bus Review Vol 49 No 5, March 1981 (p 5)