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February 28, 2026

The Value of Traffic Management: A Note on Traffic Capacity in Central London

Key Points

The aim is to clarify the true capacity of the central London main road network and its changes since 1960.
Reviews previous conclusions from January 1968 regarding traffic capacity.
Addresses contradictory figures presented by the Greater London Council.
Analyzes historical data on road network performance.
The capacity of the main road network in central London has declined since 1960.
Contradictory figures from the Greater London Council are discussed.
Previous assumptions about traffic growth are challenged.

Abstract

In the January 1968 issue Mr Thomson concluded that the true capacity of the central London main road network had actually fallen since 1960. He now replies to some contradictory figures produced by the Chairman of the Greater London Council Highways and traffic Committee.

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