Access control

Traffic Advisory Leaflet ITS 6/03

Department for Transport, 2003
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Traffic Advisory Leaflet

Abstract

Access Control is a traffic management tool that restricts certain classes of traffic from entering a particular zone or area during specific periods. Access Control can be implemented using technologies known as Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). This document provides an overview of the means by which local authorities can control access into a zone or area and the benefits which can be achieved.

History

Assist is a DfT initiative aiming to encourage and promote the use of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) as tools to implement local transport policy objectives.

Subjects

  • Roads
  • Traffic calming
  • Traffic management schemes
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities

Publisher History

The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

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