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A study by the AA claims traffic levels have dropped by nearly a third across the UK since the economic crisis took hold
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Traffic congestion falls as recession bites

By Paul Robins
September 08, 2009

Congestion on the M4 has fallen by 21 per cent in the past year due to the recession, new research has revealed.

A study by the AA claims traffic levels have dropped by nearly a third across the UK since the economic crisis took hold.

The study pinpoints six reasons why congestion has fallen:

- There has been a fall in the overall number of vehicles on the road.

- There has been a completion of major roadwork projects.

- Drivers are actively avoiding the rush hour periods.

- More people are working from home.

- More people are seeking alternative means of transport.

- There has been a fall in the number of commuters at peak times because of the recesssion.

Read the full report here

Have you noticed less traffic on the roads in the last twelve months? Use our comment facility or email paul.robins@reading-epost.co.uk

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well victoria,

hand bags at dawn then

Brock Lee
09/09/2009 at 12:21

'i would prefer a nicer angle, which would be that more people are taking public transport.' Brock Lee

Just to point out that the article does mention this: '- More people are seeking alternative means of transport.'

Victoria
08/09/2009 at 19:19

Plus people are driving less because of the increase in petrol prices.

Hugh Janus, Reading
08/09/2009 at 16:42

i would prefer a nicer angle, which would be that more people are taking public transport.

Brock Lee
08/09/2009 at 15:16

Oldman, the queues haven't reached the Henley Road since this time last year...

Fred Bloggs
08/09/2009 at 14:18

The only difference with traffic this year has been the usual school holiday reprieve On my daily commute S-N through Sonning over the last few weeks there has been little to no traffic going through the village, now its back to queuing through to the bridge and the queues on the north side go back to the main Henley rd!!