§ Mr. Greg KnightTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what assessment he has made of the effect on congestion of the operation of the bus lane on the M4 motorway since its introduction. [45971]
§ Mr. SpellarThe Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) monitored use of the bus lane during its first year of operation. A copy of their report was placed in the House of Commons Library in January 2001.
§ Mr. Greg KnightTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what plans he has to change the bus lane on the M4 motorway to a carriageway for general use. [45970]
§ Mr. SpellarThe Highways Agency has recently consulted interested parties on a proposal to increase the speed limit between Junction 4 and the elevated section of the M4 from 50 to 60 mph and to allow motorcycles to use the M4 bus lane.