Truck traffic up in Great Britain

Van traffic and truck traffic increased in Great Britain during the first quarter as compared to the same quarter a year ago, according to data from the Department for Transport.
May 16, 2005

Van traffic and truck traffic increased in Great Britain during the first quarter as compared to the same quarter a year ago, according to data from the Department for Transport.

Estimated traffic levels fell by 0.2 per cent, but van traffic was up 6% and truck traffic 5%. Buses and bikers did 12% less and motorway traffic rose 2% while that on minor roads was virtually unchanged.

Traffic on urban A roads and rural A roads fell by 3% and 1% respectively.

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