A collection of useful resources relating to the congestion problem nationally and in York, to aid with informed discussion. If you think anything is missing, please fill in the form at the bottom of the page.
YorkPopulation: 204,400 (2014 est.)
Density: 7.3 persons/hectare (2011 Census) 90,126 Cars & Vans (2011 Census) 8,537,600m² of Road (ONS) 4,450,000 P&R Journeys (2013/14) 32.3% Cycle once per month (Dft) Traffic LevelsTraffic Counts for York
Department for Transport Data from traffic counts at stations around York since 2000 Travel to Work Method 2001 vs. 2011 Census Office for National Statistics Interactive map showing travel to work method as reported in the Census Car Ownership 2001 vs. 2011 Census Office for National Statistics Interactive map showing car ownership levels as reported in the Census Road CasualtiesReported Road Casualties in Great Britain: Main Results 2014
Department for Transport/Office of National Statistics Statistical report on road casualties reported nationally Contributory factors to reported road accidents: 2014 Department for Transport/ Office of National Statistics Statistical report on contributory factors to road accidents reported nationally Twenty Public AttitudeBike Life Survey
Sustrans Attitude survey & report on public opinion to cycling National Travel Survey Department for Transport Annual survey identifying trends in personal travel on a national basis HealthEconomic Costs of Physical Inactivity
British Heart Foundation National Centre - Physical Activity Report into the economic impact of physical inactivity causing health problems Claiming the Health Dividend Department for Transport Summary of reports into benefit to cost ratios (BCR) of investment into walking and cycling in terms of health. |
Air Quality & PollutionAir Quality & Pollution Levels in York
CYC monitoring stations Current air quality levels around York, DEFRA operated stations available here Air Quality Standards & Legal Limits European Commission European legislation - applicable to the UK UK CO2e Emissions by Sector Committee on Climate Change Break down of CO2 equivalent emissions in the UK by sector Estimating Local Mortality Burdens associated with Particulate Air Pollution Public Health England Estimation of impact of particulate air pollution on death rates by local authority Diesel Emissions in Real Traffic Institute for Transport Economics (Norwegian Centre for Transport Research) Study into real world emissions of diesel cars, trucks & buses (Norwegian study but Euro Standards studied are applicable to UK also) Case StudiesThe Transport Congestion Challenge
Royal Academy of Engineering Paper assessing feasibility of congestion solutions evaluating advantages against disadvantages Durham City Centre Road Charging Scheme The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation Report into the effectiveness of Durham’s Congestion Charge Protected Bike Lanes Mean Business Alliance for Biking and Walking Report on economic benefits of cycle lane provision (American examples) Groningen: The World's Cycling City Street Films (Youtube) Short film about Groningen, a Dutch medieval walled city comparable to York in size and population |
Legislation & PolicyYork Planning Policy
City of York Council Statutory and advisory planning policy Under 'Planning Policy' drop down Cycle Infrastructure Standards City of York Council Executive report, design standards, evaluation tool & cost/benefit matrix National Planning Policy Framework Communities and Local Government Nationally applicable planning policy Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy Department for Transport Currently in draft form, a strategy for how the government intend to invest in walking and cycling over the coming years. See also: APPCG Report on the draft strategy The Highway Code Department for Transport Rules of road use applicable to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists (N.B. rules worded ‘Must’/’Must Not’ are enforceable by law, rules worded ‘Should’/’Should Not’ or ‘Do’/’Do Not’ are advisory.) Vehicle Excise Duty The AA Guide to V.E.D, often referred to as 'Road Tax' Social and Economic Impact
Fairness in a Car Dependent Society
Sustainable Development Commission (Defunct-archived website) Report on socioeconomic inequalities in car use CyclingCycling Fallacies
Cycling Embassy of Great Britain Website clarifying some common myths and fears over cycling Useful WebsitesCity of York Council
iTravel York Public and sustainable transport information for York Campaign for Better Transport Nationwide campaign for better transport provision Go direct to their research page |