Motorcycles and congestion - the effect of modal split

This paper studies the effect on traffic congestion of a mode share transfer from car or public transport to motorcycle use in the UK, building on earlier research. The objective was to develop models to estimate the effect of modal transfer, concentrating on motorcycle usage in morning peak time, by analysing existing data sets. These models were used to test the effect of policy changes on motorcycle use at this time and the resulting impact of mode shift on congestion. Test applications of the improved models covered the city of London and town of Cambridge, and a range of policy tests was carried out. The study was undertaken by a team of consultants.

• Corporate Authors:

  Department for Transport, England

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  London,   England  SW1P 4DR

  WSP Civils

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• Publication Date: 2004-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 137p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Mathematical models; Motorcycles; Peak periods; Policy; Research projects; Tests; Traffic congestion; Transportation modes; Urban areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Modifications; Selections
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Policy; I71: Traffic Theory; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01117108
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 22 2008 9:31AM