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9.3.26 Strategy Element
A12 and A120 Route Management Strategy
| 9.3.26 | Strategy Element | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Action: | Improve Signing to Facilities and Other Modes | ||
| Priority: | Medium | Ref: | 12D |
| Initiation: | Direction signing to bus and train stations inthe towns adjacent to the A12 and A120 is very limited which does not encouragedrivers to leave the road or consider using an alternative mode of travel. Facilities directly on the A12 and A120 are limited which has led to abuse oflay-bys and the like, as non-local drivers are unaware of locally providedfacilities. Signing will need to be carried out in association with the local highwayauthorities to ensure that destinations are signed along the county roadsin a consistent manner from the A12 and A120. | ||
| Action description: | Signing will be improved to bus and train stations,and park and ride sites in order to improve integration and encourage a shift fromcar use. Signing of facilities both along the route and adjacent to the route at interchangeswill be improved, especially to toilet, food and service station facilities. | ||
| Objective(s) met: | Environment OE9, safety OS6 and 7, economy OC2 and 6,accessibility OA1 and 2, and integration OI1 to 5 and 7 objectives will all gainto varying degrees by improved signing | ||
| Benefits: | Drivers will be encouraged to use alternativetransport, particularly during periods of congestion caused by roadworks, whichmay result in a permanent change. Abuse of lay-bys on the A12 and A120 will reduce when signed facilities areused either on or off the route and drivers will be more likely to take abreak when tired. | ||
| Timescale: | These improvements will be included within majormaintenance and other schemes and in conjunction with local authorities wherenecessary. | ||
