Traffic management initiatives help keep our traffic moving at peak times, when road works are being undertaken or when over-dimension vehicles are using the road. On-site traffic management is arranged by trained staff in accordance with an approved Traffic management plan. In other wordsTraffic management is the term used to describe how councils and highway authorities control use of the road network in order to achieve improvements in road safety and efficiency.
The aim of traffic management is to:
# keep all road users safe
# keep traffic moving
# encourage people to use transport modes in a sustainable way
# improve quality of life for all road users and residents
# alleviate global environmental pressures
# enhance the local environment
# make cycling and walking more attractive options
Method of traffic management
At this article we explain about method how management of traffic manage the traffic in our places. road signs speed limits road safety schemes pedestrian crossings disabled parking and more
There is also information on Urban Traffic Management Control.
Road Signs
Road signs fall into certain groups:
Regulatory signs - signs with red circles.
Warning signs - mostly triangular.
Direction signs - mostly rectangular and show destinations and map type.
Information signs - mostly rectangular.
All signs on the highway must be authorised by the Borough Council. Special signs are allowed with prior approval of the Department for Transport, or if they are experimental and under trial.
Tourism Signing provides an important role and is intended to direct visitors to attractions. The Highway Authority needs to balance tourism development objectives with road safety, traffic management and environmental objectives. Roads should not become overloaded with competing signs that detract from local environmental objectives and become a hazard in road safety terms.
Speed Limits
Speed is a significant factor in about one third of road accidents