London Clearway Plans Announced
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THE Minister of Transport has announced plans for an experimental scheme to speed traffic between Central London and the western outskirts. The proposals include designating the six miles of the important radial route from Knightsbridge to the Chiswick Flyover a "Peak Hour Clearway."
The scheme, devised by the London Traffic Management Unit, would restrict waiting between Knightsbridge and the Chiswick Flyover between 8 a.m. and 6.30 p.m, on Mondays to Fridays and 8 a.in, to 1.30 p.m. on Saturdays.
During the "Peak Hour Clearway" times (8 a.m.-10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.6.30 p.m.), the general rule would be "no stopping," except in an emergency. Buses would be able to stop, pick up and set down passengers.
Between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. ordinary "no waiting" restrictions would apply, but vehicles could load or unload for not more than 20 minutes.
£648,000 SURPLUS
THE revenue estimates submitted last week to Sheffield Corporation transport committee showed that the transport department will make a gross surplus on bus and tram transport of £648,000.
Increased wages and a reduction in the working week have cost the department £200,000. An increase of £57.000 in capital works has been met from revenue, and an additional £47,000 is for renewals.
IN LIGHTS
1-1. A SUBSTANTIAL increase in adver tising revenue will accrue to the Manchester Corporation undertaking if the council accept a transport committee recommendation to provide illuminated advertisement panel,' on the off-side of the corporation buses.