Paragraph 35 Considering the needs of all road users. (See NMDG paragraphs 26, 51, 87-90 and 128)

How do an authority manage the road space for everyone?

Have the authority set out a clear understanding of the problems facing the different parts of their network?

Are they aware of the needs of different road users?

Have they balanced policies for addressing these problems and needs?

Have the local authority identified and grouped roads according to their location and the activities on them?

How have the authority shown that they have balanced competing demands while continuing to manage their network efficiently?

In reaching decisions on competing demands, have they taken account of their policies and the particular circumstances of the part of the network being considered?

Are the authority working together with local businesses, retailers, representatives of the freight and road haulage industry, public transport operators and statutory undertakers?

Are they developing means for ensuring economic and efficient servicing of premises and deliveries, whilst mitigating adverse problems?