The decline of motoring

QUOTE:

New statistics published by the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that
the volume of motor vehicle traffic in Great Britain has fallen for the
third year in a row - the first time that has happened since records began
in 1949.

According to Transport Statistics Great Britain: 2011, total motor vehicle
traffic on Britain's roads in 2010 amounted to 308.1 billion miles, a 1.6
per cent decline on the previous year.

That followed falls of, respectively, 1.0 per cent from 2008-09 and 0.8 per
cent from 2008-09; however, motor traffic volumes remain 6.2 per cent above
levels recorded in 2000.

Most of the fall in motor traffic in 2010 was attributed to lower levels of
car use, with a 2.1 per cent year-on-year reduction to 243.8 billion miles.
HGV traffic, however, registered a slight increase, up 0.3 per cent on its
2009 level to reach a total of 16.4 billion miles.

One motorists' campaign group, the Association of British Drivers, has
accused the Coalition Government of continuing the so-called 'War on the
Motorist' that former transport secretary Philip Hammond had promised to end
after last year's General Election, reports the Daily Mail.

The newspaper added that publication of the figures had been accompanied by
calls to reduce the cost of motoring through initiatives such as cutting the
level of fuel duty.

AA spokesman Luke Bosdet told the Daily Mail: "People are being priced off
the roads, and it is those on low incomes and those in rural areas who are
worst affected.

"There is a real danger that motoring is being wound back to the 1960s and
70s, when it was by and large the preserve of the middle classes," he
continued. "Ministers need to read the runes and take action."

http://road.cc/content/news/49263-mo...third-year-row

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Simon Mason

"Simon Mason" wrote in message
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QUOTE:

New statistics published by the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that
the volume of motor vehicle traffic in Great Britain has fallen for the
third year in a row - the first time that has happened since records began
in 1949.

According to Transport Statistics Great Britain: 2011, total motor vehicle
traffic on Britain's roads in 2010 amounted to 308.1 billion miles, a 1.6
per cent decline on the previous year.

That followed falls of, respectively, 1.0 per cent from 2008-09 and 0.8
per cent from 2008-09; however, motor traffic volumes remain 6.2 per cent
above levels recorded in 2000.

Most of the fall in motor traffic in 2010 was attributed to lower levels
of car use, with a 2.1 per cent year-on-year reduction to 243.8 billion
miles. HGV traffic, however, registered a slight increase, up 0.3 per cent
on its 2009 level to reach a total of 16.4 billion miles.

One motorists' campaign group, the Association of British Drivers, has
accused the Coalition Government of continuing the so-called 'War on the
Motorist' that former transport secretary Philip Hammond had promised to
end after last year's General Election, reports the Daily Mail.

The newspaper added that publication of the figures had been accompanied
by calls to reduce the cost of motoring through initiatives such as
cutting the level of fuel duty.

AA spokesman Luke Bosdet told the Daily Mail: "People are being priced off
the roads, and it is those on low incomes and those in rural areas who are
worst affected.

"There is a real danger that motoring is being wound back to the 1960s and
70s, when it was by and large the preserve of the middle classes," he
continued. "Ministers need to read the runes and take action."

http://road.cc/content/news/49263-mo...third-year-row


Can't say I've noticed any reduction myself. Lets hope it continues to
decline, however the article does go on to say...

"The DfT's National Transport Model, however, suggests that the reduction in
motor traffic seen over the past three years is only a temporary trend, with
a predicted 43 per cent rise between 2003 and 2043"

"Simon Mason" wrote in message
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QUOTE:
Most of the fall in motor traffic in 2010 was attributed to lower levels
of

snip


You wish you bloody psycholist.

On Dec 18, 11:19*am, "Jolly polly" wrote:
Can't say I've noticed any reduction myself. Lets hope it continues to
decline, however the article does go on to say...


It was very quiet on the roads this morning, but then again, it was
5-30am, so that may explain it.

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Simon Mason

On Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:02:55 -0800 (PST), Simon Mason
wrote:

On Dec 18, 11:19*am, "Jolly polly" wrote:
Can't say I've noticed any reduction myself. Lets hope it continues to
decline, however the article does go on to say...


It was very quiet on the roads this morning, but then again, it was
5-30am, so that may explain it.


Oh - so you were still ****ed then as you cycled in to work.

I bet you may get a surprise breath test one day :-)

Is being ****ed on site instant dismissal?

I hadn't realised that it took you an hour to cycle in - I think that you must
have lied to us either in the past or today.

Earlier post : Arrived dead on time at 0630 precisely.

...... and yet your were one the roads at 05:30

I smell a little piglet somewhere.



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Simple Simon Mason - who cycles at 25mph in 20mph limits just because the limits do not apply to cyclists.
This includes exceeding the speed limit past three schools. A total disregard for the well-being of vulnerable road users.
The actions of a true psycholist.

On Dec 18, 11:19*am, "Jolly polly" wrote:
"Simon Mason" wrote in message

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QUOTE:

New statistics published by the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that
the volume of motor vehicle traffic in Great Britain has fallen for the
third year in a row - the first time that has happened since records began
in 1949.

According to Transport Statistics Great Britain: 2011, total motor vehicle
traffic on Britain's roads in 2010 amounted to 308.1 billion miles, a 1..6
per cent decline on the previous year.

That followed falls of, respectively, 1.0 per cent from 2008-09 and 0.8
per cent from 2008-09; however, motor traffic volumes remain 6.2 per cent
above levels recorded in 2000.

Most of the fall in motor traffic in 2010 was attributed to lower levels
of car use, with a 2.1 per cent year-on-year reduction to 243.8 billion
miles. HGV traffic, however, registered a slight increase, up 0.3 per cent
on its 2009 level to reach a total of 16.4 billion miles.

One motorists' campaign group, the Association of British Drivers, has
accused the Coalition Government of continuing the so-called 'War on the
Motorist' that former transport secretary Philip Hammond had promised to
end after last year's General Election, reports the Daily Mail.

The newspaper added that publication of the figures had been accompanied
by calls to reduce the cost of motoring through initiatives such as
cutting the level of fuel duty.

AA spokesman Luke Bosdet told the Daily Mail: "People are being priced off
the roads, and it is those on low incomes and those in rural areas who are
worst affected.

"There is a real danger that motoring is being wound back to the 1960s and
70s, when it was by and large the preserve of the middle classes," he
continued. "Ministers need to read the runes and take action."


When I cycle to work on Xmas day I will no doubt see no cars at all.
Sheer bliss :-)

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Simon Mason

"Simon Mason" wrote in message
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When I cycle to work on Xmas day I will no doubt see no cars at all.

You have to work on Christmas day?!!!

On Dec 18, 11:19*am, "Jolly polly" wrote:
"Simon Mason" wrote in message

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QUOTE:

New statistics published by the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that
the volume of motor vehicle traffic in Great Britain has fallen for the
third year in a row - the first time that has happened since records began
in 1949.

According to Transport Statistics Great Britain: 2011, total motor vehicle
traffic on Britain's roads in 2010 amounted to 308.1 billion miles, a 1..6
per cent decline on the previous year.

That followed falls of, respectively, 1.0 per cent from 2008-09 and 0.8
per cent from 2008-09; however, motor traffic volumes remain 6.2 per cent
above levels recorded in 2000.

Most of the fall in motor traffic in 2010 was attributed to lower levels
of car use, with a 2.1 per cent year-on-year reduction to 243.8 billion
miles. HGV traffic, however, registered a slight increase, up 0.3 per cent
on its 2009 level to reach a total of 16.4 billion miles.

One motorists' campaign group, the Association of British Drivers, has
accused the Coalition Government of continuing the so-called 'War on the
Motorist' that former transport secretary Philip Hammond had promised to
end after last year's General Election, reports the Daily Mail.

The newspaper added that publication of the figures had been accompanied
by calls to reduce the cost of motoring through initiatives such as
cutting the level of fuel duty.

AA spokesman Luke Bosdet told the Daily Mail: "People are being priced off
the roads, and it is those on low incomes and those in rural areas who are
worst affected.

"There is a real danger that motoring is being wound back to the 1960s and
70s, when it was by and large the preserve of the middle classes," he
continued. "Ministers need to read the runes and take action."

http://road.cc/content/news/49263-mo...s-roads-falls-...

Can't say I've noticed any reduction myself. Lets hope it continues to
decline, however the article does go on to say...

After this week, I reckon the roads will be more or less dead until 3
JAN 12.
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Simon Mason

On 20/12/2011 10:35, Mr. Benn wrote:
"Simon Mason" wrote in message
news:8019a71e-821a-4423-a592-

When I cycle to work on Xmas day I will no doubt see no cars at all.

You have to work on Christmas day?!!!

His gaffers make him.

--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster
University

On 20/12/2011 19:47, Dave - Cyclists VOR wrote:

On 20/12/2011 10:35, Mr. Benn wrote:
"Simon Mason" wrote:

When I cycle to work on Xmas day I will no doubt see no cars at all.

You have to work on Christmas day?!!!

His gaffers make him.

I shan't be at work on that day.

Will you?

Time for a quick "hands up"?