| | edie news centre - Motorway car share lane to cut congestion and pollution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) |
 | | Recent studies carried out by the Highways Agency show that 84 out of 100 cars using this section of motorway during peak time carry no passengers except the driver and tailbacks of up to 15 minutes are the norm for motorists trying to join the M62 are the norm. |
 | | According to the report a motorway lane can comfortably take 2,200 cars and hour travelling at 70mph before congestion starts to be a problem, but that car share lanes were carrying only 1,600 cars, putting greater pressure on the other lanes. |
 | | This overlooks the fact that journey times are still shorter for those who do share cars and since at least two people would have to be in each of the 1,600 cars basic maths suggests it is a more efficient way to transport people, if not move cars. |
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