This report addresses key issues concerning managing urban traffic congestion, including defining congestion, measuring … congestion, assessing its impacts, formulating a strategic vision for guiding management policies, and using technology and other … operational options to ameliorate congestion. It offers policy-oriented, research-based recommendations for effectively managing …

Recent advances in the scientific understanding of urban traffic congestion have only strengthened the already solid … case for congestion charges as an element of a successful urban transport policy. But examples of real-world congestion … practice? This report draws lessons from attempts to introduce congestion charges. Technology is not an obstacle, and …

This report reviews a wide range of congestion control measures. It analyses their effectiveness, financial and … congestion, including sensors, wireless systems, traffic light optimisation and trip planning data. The report takes an in …‑depth look at the use of HOT lanes to control congestion, the different ways in which they can be used and their effectiveness …