A quick public-facing tester showing how housing growth, school peaks, wider traffic pressure and M5 disruption could combine to affect local network resilience.
This is a lightweight stress indicator, not a junction model. It is designed for early public understanding and quick scenario testing.
Scenario controls
Move this if a newer DfT / ATC observed traffic survey becomes available. Core baseline is 16,530 vehicles.
Source: Traffic Report v1.5 / May 2021 ATC, updated for post-2021 development.
Represents cumulative housing growth added to existing baseline traffic conditions across North Petherton and the surrounding area.
Quickly test the main scenarios from the traffic report, or move the slider for a custom scenario.
Captures broader pressure from employment, freight, strategic growth and regional activity.
Adds a localised morning/afternoon pressure point.
Tests whether motorway disruption could push extra traffic through the local corridor.
Live results
How to read the result
Assumptions shown to users