Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 9
9
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Dynamic hard shoulder motorways apparently confuse drivers, because the hard shoulder is used unpredictably to...
Conclusion
Dynamic hard shoulder motorways apparently confuse drivers, because the hard shoulder is used unpredictably to tackle congestion. A more consistent approach, where the hard shoulder is used at known times, could clarify the situation for drivers without physically removing the hard shoulder. The Department for Transport and National Highways should pause plans to convert dynamic hard shoulder motorways until the next Road Investment Strategy and use the intervening period to trial alternative ways in which to operate the dynamic hard shoulder to make the rules less confusing for drivers.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
40. The Government agrees with this recommendation and will revisit the case for controlled motorways and how it compares with ALR motorways. We will look to publish an initial report which compares the business cases later this year which will be updated once further data is collected on ALR motorways over the next few years. Rollout and safety of smart motorways: Government Response to 9 the Committee’s Third Report