Traffic regulation orders: identifying improvements to the legislative process in England
Examines the processes and practices involved in making road traffic regulation orders and outlines recommended areas of improvement.
Applies to England
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This report presents the findings of a user research study into the current legal process for making road traffic regulation orders (TROs) within England. Currently, TROs are required to make changes to a road’s use and design.
The objectives of the study were to:
- identify the needs of users involved in the process of making TROs and the needs of TRO data users
- develop and iterate a minimum viable product legislative process that meets user needs
- provide a robust assessment of the impact on users of proposed changes
The research was completed by PA consulting and carried out on behalf of the Department for Transport.
The recommendations made helped to inform proposals for TRO reform in a 2022 consultation. Related research, published in 2022, includes reports about the impact of temporary TROs during the COVID-19 pandemic and options for creating a TRO data publication platform.