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
Project Implementation
Transport Direct
The Government proposes to develop an integrated national transport system that delivers a high quality, effective service to the public. Transport Direct is a key part of this strategy whereby transport operators, local authorities and technology providers will be brought together to provide a comprehensive national public transport service. Transport Direct will help people to plan their journeys and to compare journey routes and prices. By 2003 it is expected to include:
- Up-to-the-minute information on train and many local bus services
- Multi-modal travel information on the internet covering road journeys and public transport
- Booking of long-distance multi-modal journeys on the internet
The TCC Project will integrate closely with those services developed under Transport Direct by providing up-to-the-minute information about the strategic road network, thereby allowing travellers a wider choice of journey options and the opportunity to make more informed decisions about all aspects of their journeys.
Project Implementation
Considerable activity will take place to prepare for delivery of the TCC service. The key activities will include:
- Construction of a new national Traffic Control Centre building
- Implementation of a national up-to-the-minute traffic monitoring network, supported by a computer system and communications to link to a wide range of existing traffic monitoring and information systems
Development of national and local agreements with organisations such as the Police Service and local highway authorities to establish operating procedures The Traffic Control Centre will utilise a range of existing and new technologies to obtain a clear picture of traffic conditions and supply accurate, timely travel information. This includes:
- In-road loop sensors across the road network.
- Cameras at strategic locations
- A network of roadside detectors to collect information with which to calculate reliable and up-to-date journey times over selected sections of the strategic road network
- Variable message signs located at key decision points along the network to inform motorists and, where possible, allow them to alter their journey plans
The Acency operates a dedicated telecommunications system known as the National Motorway Communications System (NMCS). The TCC will include a computer system linked to the NMCS.
