§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to publish the Transport and Road Research Laboratory report on the A1 experimental red route; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeThe findings from the preliminary monitoring done by the Transport and Road Research Laboratory on the operation of the red route were published on 28 May. A copy of the press notice was sent to all Members with a constituency interest and copies has been placed in the Library. In summary, the findings were as follows.
Journey times have reduced, up to 30 per cent. between the peaks, and are now 40 per cent. more reliable. Bus journeys are significantly more reliable. The number of vehicles using the route have gone up slightly. Callers had increased at some 60 per cent. of businesses monitored, although at 20 per cent. the number of callers had gone down by more than 10 per cent.
Further monitoring will take place throughout 1991.