Some competitors may profess to use "mathematical models" (such as 'Furness' etc.) to "count" a roundabout - whilst others will not declare this fact, but use the method [..]

This is the speed up to which 85% of the traffic is measured as travelling on a particular road in a particular direction using a speed gun or pneumatic tubes. It is a parameter used to consider the g [..]

These can be conducted by placing hydraulic tubes across the road, often for periods of one week or more, to record the number of vehicles travelling in each direction. The ATC can record vehicles in [..]

A CPZ is an area where parking is controlled. Some limited parking may be allowed for short time periods. In general the parking is restricted to local residents with permits. Times of the zone will b [..]

At a signalised junction the cycle time is the period required for all approaches at the signals to run. This is measured as the time which elapses between the start of an approach and the point at wh [..]

This is the ratio of the actual traffic flow to the maximum flow, and indicates how much demand a lane or lanes can take or approach is experiencing compared to its total capacity. A Dos of 90% on an [..]

Some competitors may profess to use "mathematical models" (such as 'Furness' etc.) to "count" a roundabout - whilst others will not declare this fact, but use the method [..]

The HA is responsible for the Strategic Road Network [SRN] and has the power to direct a refusal of planning application which it believes would adversely affect the operation or safety of an SRN.

An LTP is a plan produced by strategic transport authorities i.e. County and Local Councils, Transport authorities. It should provide advice to the local planning authority on highway and transport ma [..]

The mean maximum queue measured in PCU [Passenger Car Unit] is an approximate average of the maximum queues likely to be encountered at junction in a modelled network.