Transport Data Team
Introduction
The data collected is mainly used for the following functions:
- Providing evidence for the preparation of our transport policies including the Future Transport Plan and other transport related policies such as freight and parking.
- Informing the appraisal and design of transport and environmental improvement schemes (for example, Councillor-led Small Improvement Schemes).
- Supporting bids for the funding of major transport schemes (for example, Taunton Third Way and the Northern Inner Distributor Road)
- Statutory obligations in respect of monitoring the impacts of investment in major transport schemes.
- Providing evidence for the assessment of development proposals and planning applications.
- Validating developments to urban transport and land-use models used in connection with the Local Plans in Somerset
- Evidencing the development and review of transport strategies, such as the Yeovil Eastern and Western Corridor Studies and Yeovil Transport Strategy.
- Reviewing the effectiveness of existing and proposed Traffic Regulation Orders, including bus gate operations, parking controls and HGV routing.
- Monitoring progress against mandatory National Indicators set by the Department for Transport, including local bus service punctuality.
Anyone can request traffic count information. It is particularly useful for developers preparing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans as part of significant planning applications.
A broad range of transport data is collected using a variety of techniques and equipment. The results are analysed and reported using software which produces the information in tabular, graphical and diagrammatic formats.
Requesting transport data
We welcome requests for transport data from residents, businesses, consultants, developers and other organisations.
Requests for transport data, survey results, reports and related analysis are subject to the Council’s current charging arrangements.
Subject to availability, the team may be able to provide:
- Traffic volume counts
- Vehicle classification surveys
- Speed surveys
- Pedestrian and cycle count data
- Other transport monitoring data and associated reports
If you would like to enquire about available data, please provide:
- Your name
- Organisation (if applicable)
- Email address
- The location of interest
- Details of the data required
- The purpose of the request
The team will review your request, confirm whether the data is available and provide details of any charges before work begins.
If we do not hold suitable data, we will discuss any alternative options that may be available.
Freedom of Information
Requests for transport data related to Somerset Council business activities should be submitted through the Council’s Freedom of Information (FOI) process where appropriate. The Transport Data Team provides a separate data service that operates outside the FOI process and follows the Council’s approved charging arrangements.
Contact the team
Contact: Transport Data Team
Address: Somerset Council, County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Email: transportdatateam@somerset.gov.uk
Transport Data Team opening hours Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday closed