Managing congestion

Traffic on Britain's roads is increasing all the time. It is estimated that the growth of traffic in West Sussex is likely to increase by another 10% by 2010.

To effectively monitor and manage traffic in West Sussex, we have put in place a number of systems as part of a government initiative to reduce congestion.

With the increases in technology, our ability to monitor and manage the road network in West Sussex has improved significantly.

• Congestion
  We aim to encourage more sustainable transport options such as walking, cycling and public transport, through provision of Safer Routes to School, cycling facilities and working with public transport providers to improve services and facilities

• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
  Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are a range of tools that combine modern computing and communications technologies for transport applications.

• Traffic Management Act 2004 (part 2)
  The Traffic Management Act aims to provide better conditions for all road users through the proactive management of the road network.

• Travel information
  We are committed to providing you with information on travel options around the county. To help you plan your journey, information on travel (including roadworks) is available.

• Travel Information Control Centre
  The Travel Information Control Centre at County Hall increases our ability to efficiently manage the use of the highway network and provide reliable traffic and travel information to the travelling public.

• Travel information feedback form
  We have created the following questionnaire to better understand users needs and expectations. Please take a few moments to fill in the form as best suits your situation.