5.4.1 Figure 5.4.1 shows that the most significant growth has been on the region's motorways, which indicates an increase in middle and long distance journeys, but also continued use of the motorway network for more local trips. Interestingly however, data for 2009 shows a slight decrease in motorway traffic flow in the region, following year on year increases for every year from 2001 - 2008 (DfT Regional Transport Statistics, Table TRA7902). Traffic volume on A roads has remained stable as trips have increased on or transferred to motorways.
Figure 5.4.1 Traffic Volume (thousand vehicles)
