The Norwegian Public Roads Administration held the Roads Day focusing on projects, safety, sustainability, and work environment.
Key topics included preparedness, national tourist routes, new technology on ferries, environmental measures, and digital solutions.
Several employees and leaders contributed with presentations, project updates, tips, and personal stories.
The meeting emphasized interaction, development, good workplaces â and a summer greeting to all employees.
Action Points
No specific action points or deadlines were provided in the meeting transcript.
Status and Direction for the Norwegian Public Roads Administration
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has worked to be visible and relevant in summer traffic, with a particular focus on road safety campaigns related to motorcyclists.
Strengthened focus on conveying good stories, highlighting sustainability and professionalism, as well as measuring the effects of initiatives.
The road director motivated for a new term and emphasized job satisfaction and achieving results in collaboration with the entire organization.
Projects and Technology
Rogfast â The world's longest and deepest underwater road tunnel: High complexity, significant for mainland connection, safety, and construction time.
Preparedness and Defense: Investigation of the Roads Administration's role in total defense, with E14 as a training case for military mobility and civilian traffic.
National Tourist Routes: 18 national stretches to be completed by 2029, great attraction for tourists and increased value creation locally/nationally.
Bicycle Highway in Stavanger: First bike highway in Norway, completed in 2026, facilitates safe and fast cycling between Stavanger and Sandnes.
Zero-Emission Ferries: Development and operation of electric and hydrogen-powered ferries, through development contracts and cross-sector collaboration.
Preparedness, Cooperation, and Operations
Traffic Management Centers and the Meteorological Institute: Close cooperation on weather forecasting and handling of unwanted events, especially during extreme weather and floods.
Forecast Service in the Roads Administration Traffic App: Provides predictability for commercial transport over mountain passes, reduces the risk of lost value.
Road Control Activities: Traffic controls are conducted for increased safety on Norwegian roads.
Environment and Sustainability
Recycling of Workwear: Introduced a collection system for used clothes, aiming to extend lifespan and inspire other businesses.
Digitization and Archives: Comprehensive scanning of historical documents to reduce paper use and preserve cultural heritage, with reuse of shredded paper.
Cultural Heritage Management: Preservation and restoration of bridges and roads of historical significance, such as StrĂžmmen Bridge.
Work Environment and Well-being
Many employees are moving into new offices by 2027; new workplace concepts are being tested.
Focus on well-being and flexibility, HR follows up on concerns related to workplace changes.
Internal pride over the customer service award 2024 and self-service solutions; the use of new technology such as chatbots and voice services to be further developed.
Statistics and facts about employees: A wide range of talents, lower car usage than the national average, high well-being, and focus on physical activity.
Special Features and Culture
The Roads Administration's contribution to society and tourism is highlighted through events, musical performances, and personal stories from employees.
Encouragement to take a holiday, disconnect, and drive safely during the summer season.
Decisions
No explicit decisions were made during the meeting. Choices of direction and ongoing initiatives were emphasized but without formal resolutions.
Open Questions / Follow-up Points
How to ensure continued good facilitation when moving into new office premises?
Further development and implementation of voice services and chatbots in customer service.
Ongoing evaluation of environmental initiatives and the effects of recycling projects and digitization.