M62 - Your Local History
A lot of finds were uncovered during the archaeological evaluation carried out for the M62 Junction 6 Improvement scheme so we thought it would be nice to provide an interactive website so you can see what we found.
Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions
Lane Hog!
John Stapleton looks into why people Lane Hog and what effects it has on the driver hogging the lane and other road users.
Educating tomorrow's drivers
See how we are driving through key messages about safety on our network for the drivers of tomorrow.
Meet the Ancestors
Find out about the history of roads and the work the Agency does to preserve archaeological remains.
See when traffic will be lightest
Our traffic forecaster can help get you there quicker
Disabled People
Disabled People
Issue
Over six million people in Britain are disabled. Nearly three-quarters of these have difficulty walking. Furthermore, around two-thirds of disabled people are elderly. In the next 40 years the population aged over 65 will expand by 40%. This means that the number of people who experience mobility problems is likely to grow in years to come.
The need to cater for the transport requirements of disabled and elderly people will therefore become increasingly important.
Many disabled people rely on the private car for most of their journeys, and their needs will be addressed in the Agency’s other strategies. For many others, however, public transport can be a viable alternative provided they are able to access it easily and conveniently. Similarly, the ability to move around their own, local community with ease is also essential.
The majority of disabled people experience difficulties in getting to and waiting at bus stops, and also in getting on the bus and to a seat. People with mobility problems are also very susceptible to poorly maintained footpaths. Similarly, access to many areas is denied to wheelchair users where footways are too narrow.
Access to public transport vehicles is being pursued under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Recognising the DDA, the Agency will play its part in improving access to its network for all. This will include recognition of the different facilities that may be required by people with different disabilities. Conditions for other groups, such as elderly people and those with baby-buggies or prams, will also be improved.
Objective
To provide equality in access to and across thetrunk road network for disabled people, andimprove linkages to key destinations.
Actions will include:
- Considering the needs of disabled people at all stages in the planning process, in consultation and collaboration with other parties.
- Ensuring good access arrangements for disabled people in and around developments near trunk roads.
- Raising awareness of disability issues amongst all Highways Agency staff.
- Upgrading existing facilities as new ideas are introduced.
- Working with public transport operators and local authorities to ensure that infrastructure improvements are implemented in tandem with service fleet changes (such as low-floor buses).
