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.