INTEGRATED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN HISTORIC TOWNS: THE CITY OF YORK

An account is given of the successful strategies adopted to maintain the historic character of the centre of York. The plan involved 4 key elements. Environmental improvements included pedestrianisation, space sharing, reducing the traffic capacity of streets, repaving and the appointment of a town centre manager. The promotion of environmentally sound modes of transport included the establishment of park-and-ride schemes, priority for buses and improved bus stop information, a wide range of cycling measures and improvements to walking conditions. The restraint of parking supply has meant 1 space per 2200 square m floor space. The management of traffic pressure has included the installation of an urban traffic signal control system.

• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • OUTTERSIDE, W E
• Conference:
  • PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: MUNICIPAL ENGINEER
• Publication Date: 1995-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 271-7
• Serial:
  • Volume: 109
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus priority; Buses; Cyclists; Park and ride; Parking; Pedestrian areas; Public transit; Traffic restraint; Traffic signal preemption; Walking
• ITRD Terms: 1272: Bus; 1742: Cyclist; 958: Park and ride; 955: Parking; 341: Pedestrian precinct; 648: Priority (traffic); 744: Public transport; 633: Traffic restraint; 758: Walking
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Policy; Public Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00724267
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Aug 19 1996 12:00AM