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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.
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Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions
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Don't Cross or Walk Along Motorways
The Highways Agency aims to make more people aware of the dangers of walking or crossing our motorway. We have launched a poster and radio campaign aimed at 16-25yr olds. Hopefully with our hard hitting posters, our message will come across.
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
What is a Travel Plan?
A travel plan is a package of measures promoting greener, cleaner travel choices and reducing reliance on the car, and is tailored to the needs of individual sites.
Each plan is made up of mechanisms, initiatives and targets that together reduce the impact that transport has on the environment. As well as this the plan can bring added benefits such as cheaper travel options for employers and their staff.
Travel plans are dynamic and evolve over time, adapting to the changing circumstances of the organisation and the environment in which it works. The travel plan is not a one-off document to be produced and put on a shelf. Rather it is the start of a new and better way of living and working, an organic process changing with peoples' needs.
By developing travel plans, organisations will encourage staff and visitors to consider environmentally-friendly alternatives to driving alone.
To ensure success, travel plans should contain a mix of incentives and controls e.g. car-sharing, promoting the use of public transport, encouraging walking and cycling, restricting on-site car parking spaces and supporting alternative work practices which reduce the need to travel1.
If you want to find out more about Travel Plans, please view the document published by the DfT entitled "The Essential Guide to Travel Planning ".
1. Sourced from the link below. This manual is a 'one-stop' resource for organisations looking to develop their own travel plan. It provides information needed to help them through the process, contact details and sources for areas where you might require further information. It focuses on commuting and business travel elements of an organisation's travel, with other elements such as visitors, deliveries and fleet management referred to, but addressed in less detail. A Travel Plan Resources Pack for Employers .
