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The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions.
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The Project Control Framework
On 1st April 2008 we launched the Project Control Framework. The Framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major improvement projects.
Free Traffic Information Seminars
Helping your business get its customers, drivers and goods where they should be, on time and stress-free.
Capability Assessment Toolkit 3
Introducing new and challenging indicators in the area of corporate social responsibility.
Efficiency Gains from Collaborative Roads Procurement
Delivering efficiency and best value is central
Step 1: Does my business qualify?
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As defined in TSRGD, a tourist destination is:
"A permanently established attraction or facility which attracts or is used by visitors to an area and which is open to the public without prior booking during its normal opening hours."
This covers a wide range of tourist attractions and other facilities, such as those listed below.
Tourist attractions:
These are places of interest, open to the public, offering recreation, education or historic interest. They include:
Visitor centres - Theme parks
- Historic buildings
- Museums
- Zoos
- Parks and gardens
- Natural attractions - nature reserves, beaches and viewpoints
- Areas of special interest
- Country tours and routes
- Sports centres
- Theatres
- Cinemas
- Concert venues
Tourist facilities:
These are places where travellers can rest, take refreshment or obtain information. They include:
- Hotels, guesthouses and other serviced accommodation
- Public houses
- Restaurants
- Holiday, touring and camping parks
- Picnic sites
- Tourist Information Centres
