This paper discusses the concept of planning all roads in an urban network, including local roads, to meet agreed standards of traffic flow and vehicle type composition, so that not only are capacity and safety objectives sought, but also minimum environmental conditions in the properties alongside are achieved. Present policies and methods are described. Three matrices are included: one representing the policy choices for traffic calming; one being derived in discussions between officers, elected representatives and the public as the desirable maximum traffic flow on all roads; and one for the selection of appropriate traffic calming and restraint measures. The idea of three audits - capacity, safety, and environmental is floated. The concept is illustrated by real and hypothetical examples. Methods are suggested which could advance knowledge and understanding. (Author/publisher)
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