Motorways go local

In 2003, plans were announced to widen the remaining dual three-lane sections of the M25 to four lanes. At the same time the UK Transport Secretary ordered a feasibility study on road pricing and launched a discussion paper on demand management. The Highways Agency introduced the idea of integrated demand management for the M25 and the local trunk roads managed by local authorities. This approach is illustrated with respect to motorway access management (ramp metering). High occupancy vehicle lanes may also be part of the eventual solution if trials on the M62/M606 are successful. The introduction of tolled lanes would be a government policy decision, requiring a change in the law. The Highways Agency stress that each junction is different and would require a site-specific solution. Optimising the solutions for both the agency and the local authorities is expected to require lengthy discussion. (A)

• Authors:
  • Martin, J
• Publication Date: 2006-9-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 21-22
• Serial:
  • TRANSPORT TIMES
  • Issue Number: 25

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arterial highways; Federal government; Freeways; Local government agencies; Planning; Policy; Traffic control
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 183: Government (national); 192: Local authority; 2748: Main road; 2752: Motorway; 143: Planning; 173: Policy; 654: Traffic control; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; I10: Economics and Administration; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01043745
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Mar 9 2007 8:15AM