What is his policy in respect of road surface renewal or repair contracts if highway authorities are empowered to include in such contracts provision in respect of minimum potential vehicle flow at given periods in the day and week. - Text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of Highways Agency.

What is his policy in respect of road surface renewal or repair contracts if highway authorities are empowered to include in such contracts provision in respect of minimum potential vehicle flow at given periods in the day and week. - Text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of Highways Agency.

If he will list those projects in the road programme in Greater London approved in principle, which add no route mileage to the road system but are designed principally to improve traffic flow or safety on existing routes, indicating for each its cost, current state of planning and statutory processes,...

If he will list those projects in the road programme in Greater London approved in principle, which add no route mileage to the road system but are designed principally to improve traffic flow or safety on existing routes, indicating for each its cost, current state of planning and statutory processes,...

If he will take steps to investigate the proportion of traffic congestion in London which could be reduced by (a) improved co-ordination of road works, (b) better supervision of construction sites, (c) more effective traffic signal operation and maintenance, (d) faster reaction to breakdowns and (e) other measures. - Includes...

If he will take steps to investigate the proportion of traffic congestion in London which could be reduced by (a) improved co-ordination of road works, (b) better supervision of construction sites, (c) more effective traffic signal operation and maintenance, (d) faster reaction to breakdowns and (e) other measures. - Includes...

If he will take action to ascertain the proportion of private cars moving on the M25, at (a) normal and (b) peak flows where overall costs are met, in whole or in part, by means other than the taxable income of their owners or drivers.

If he will take action to ascertain the proportion of private cars moving on the M25, at (a) normal and (b) peak flows where overall costs are met, in whole or in part, by means other than the taxable income of their owners or drivers.

What is his estimate of the number of (a) driven-miles and (b) passenger miles, respectively, travelled in motor cars in each year since 1983. - Table given.

What is his estimate of the number of (a) driven-miles and (b) passenger miles, respectively, travelled in motor cars in each year since 1983. - Table given.

What assessment he has made as to whether traffic flows by the alternate lower Lea Crossing would be adequate to deal with current and future demands on the Canning Town four lane fly-over and various other questions on Canning Town flyover. - Inc text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of...

What assessment he has made as to whether traffic flows by the alternate lower Lea Crossing would be adequate to deal with current and future demands on the Canning Town four lane fly-over and various other questions on Canning Town flyover. - Inc text of letter from Lawrie Haynes of...

If he will undertake a study of delays to traffic on the M25 motorway (a) distinguishing the causes of all delays over a period of at least three months and (b) indicating approximate vehicle or person-hours occasioned by each cause of delay.

If he will undertake a study of delays to traffic on the M25 motorway (a) distinguishing the causes of all delays over a period of at least three months and (b) indicating approximate vehicle or person-hours occasioned by each cause of delay.

What assessment he has made of the impact of the proposed London Crossrail link on the growth of road traffic in Greater London.

What assessment he has made of the impact of the proposed London Crossrail link on the growth of road traffic in Greater London.

What measurements have been made of delays to vehicles wishing to join the M25 motorway between its intersections with the M3 and M40, other than those occasioned by accidents, shed loads, roadworks or other non-demand factors. - No measurements have been made of delays to traffic wishing to join M25...

What measurements have been made of delays to vehicles wishing to join the M25 motorway between its intersections with the M3 and M40, other than those occasioned by accidents, shed loads, roadworks or other non-demand factors. - No measurements have been made of delays to traffic wishing to join M25...

If he has anything to add to his Answer of 19th July concerning the additional flows of vehicles on the M25 motorway expected from the construction of a single additional lane; and what approximate increase he expects in vehicle flows in vehicles per hour and in overall percentage terms. -...

If he has anything to add to his Answer of 19th July concerning the additional flows of vehicles on the M25 motorway expected from the construction of a single additional lane; and what approximate increase he expects in vehicle flows in vehicles per hour and in overall percentage terms. -...

What are the average traffic flows, in both crude vehicles per hour and passenger car units per hour, northbound and southbound on the M25 between its intersections with the M3 and M40 for the peak 12 and 18 hour weekday and weekend periods; and what measurements have been made of...

What are the average traffic flows, in both crude vehicles per hour and passenger car units per hour, northbound and southbound on the M25 between its intersections with the M3 and M40 for the peak 12 and 18 hour weekday and weekend periods; and what measurements have been made of...

What estimate he has made of the proportion of delays to free flow conditions on the M25 occasioned by (a) excess demand of traffic over saturated lane flows, (b) accidents, (c) road works and (d) shed loads or breakdowns or other causes. - No estimate of this type has been...

What estimate he has made of the proportion of delays to free flow conditions on the M25 occasioned by (a) excess demand of traffic over saturated lane flows, (b) accidents, (c) road works and (d) shed loads or breakdowns or other causes. - No estimate of this type has been...

What were the design free flows in passenger car units per hour for each section of the M25 motorway, other than the Dartford crossings and their approaches, and the related increase in design flow for those sections for which widening of that road has already been programmed, or placed in...

What were the design free flows in passenger car units per hour for each section of the M25 motorway, other than the Dartford crossings and their approaches, and the related increase in design flow for those sections for which widening of that road has already been programmed, or placed in...

What arrangements his Department has made to maintain traffic flow on the A13 at Canning Town during the period of road works; what assessment was made of the likely delays occasioned by the plans adopted; and what is the extent of maximum delays now being experienced.

What arrangements his Department has made to maintain traffic flow on the A13 at Canning Town during the period of road works; what assessment was made of the likely delays occasioned by the plans adopted; and what is the extent of maximum delays now being experienced.

What is his latest estimate of the proportion of cars in, entering or leaving central London in peak hours whose total running costs are not met wholly by the taxable income of their owners or drivers; and what are the comparable figures available since 1980. - Inc table.

What is his latest estimate of the proportion of cars in, entering or leaving central London in peak hours whose total running costs are not met wholly by the taxable income of their owners or drivers; and what are the comparable figures available since 1980. - Inc table.

By what means he plans to ensure that after the privatisation and de-regulation of bus services in London (a) standards of service for the public are maintained throughout the week, (b) conditions of employment facilities and health checks for the staff are of the same level and (c) that in...

By what means he plans to ensure that after the privatisation and de-regulation of bus services in London (a) standards of service for the public are maintained throughout the week, (b) conditions of employment facilities and health checks for the staff are of the same level and (c) that in...

If, as part of the improvements for traffic control and avoidance of delays and congestion in and around the Blackwall Tunnel, he will consider the merits of reverting to the practice of having a heavy duty breakdown vehicle permanently stationed at the North Exit of that tunnel. - Shall consider...

If, as part of the improvements for traffic control and avoidance of delays and congestion in and around the Blackwall Tunnel, he will consider the merits of reverting to the practice of having a heavy duty breakdown vehicle permanently stationed at the North Exit of that tunnel. - Shall consider...

What steps he has taken, subsequent on his official visit to the Blackwall Tunnel on 3rd September, to minimise preventable traffic congestion and delay in East London by improved traffic management, road signing and similar methods. - Inc ref to 196 c124-5W.

What steps he has taken, subsequent on his official visit to the Blackwall Tunnel on 3rd September, to minimise preventable traffic congestion and delay in East London by improved traffic management, road signing and similar methods. - Inc ref to 196 c124-5W.

If he will tabulate the maximum design flow in passenger car units per hour of four sections of the M25 motorway between named intersections; and for each sector indicate the measured or estimated recent use, in both volume and intensity, together with the increased additional design capacity he now proposes,...

If he will tabulate the maximum design flow in passenger car units per hour of four sections of the M25 motorway between named intersections; and for each sector indicate the measured or estimated recent use, in both volume and intensity, together with the increased additional design capacity he now proposes,...

If he will initiate feasibility studies concerning methods for routine maintenance and renewal of the south bound bore of the Blackwall Tunnel that can be used (a) maintaining a single line of traffic and (b) requiring a complete closure to traffic during the night hours at weekends, in a manner...

If he will initiate feasibility studies concerning methods for routine maintenance and renewal of the south bound bore of the Blackwall Tunnel that can be used (a) maintaining a single line of traffic and (b) requiring a complete closure to traffic during the night hours at weekends, in a manner...