TRO review responses published by DfT

The results of a consultation for the Department for Transport (DfT) into the processes by which Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are made, and how TRO data is made available and used, have been published.

The work was supported by GeoPlace, the British Parking Association and Ordnance Survey.

GeoPlace engaged widely with experts and with people and organisations who required TROs. The project had input from over 200 individuals across more than 90 organisations and over 3,000 road users.

The aim was to understand who is reliant on TROs, how the process works for them and how we might improve it in the future.

GeoPlace worked with local highways authorities to understand how they create TROs and manage their TRO data, and released a number of surveys to understand: utive member for climate change, transport and environment, said: “London boroughs are committed to making our roads safe and accessible for everyone. By effectively managing parking and traffic we can incentivise people to drive and park safely, protect access, crossings and junctions, and increase active travel such as walking, cycling and rented e-scooter use. We can also improve bus prioritisation, reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.

“The consultation is a crucial part of the Transport and Environment Committee’s decision-making process on penalty charge levels and additional fees, and anyone who uses London’s roads can have their say on the new proposals. We are dedicated to ensuring the plans don’t negatively impact lower income and more vulnerable people and welcome all input into this consultation.”

The consultation runs until 23 October.

1. the costs incurred by local authorities to create Permanent Orders and Temporary Orders

2. the maturity of TRO Digitisation associated with features typically relating to TROs

3. the needs of individuals/organisations for data typically associated with TROs.

The DfT says results from this research will contribute to the future of mobility work for the Industrial Strategy Grand Challenge for the UK.