Lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking facilities

Satisfaction with lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking facilities

Overall, respondents were satisfied with lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking provisions on the trunk road network (Figure 4.1). Satisfaction was highest for the visibility of road signage (62%), the provision of signs at decision-making points (56%) and lighting along roads (56%).

Figure 4.1: Satisfaction with lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking facilities, as described in the text above
Figure 4.1: Satisfaction with lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking facilities

Satisfaction with the provision of electronic variable message boards continued a downward trend which began in 2016. In the 2024 survey it became the lowest-rated aspect in this group (Figure 4.2).

Figure 4.2: Trends in satisfaction with lighting, marking, signage, laybys and parking, as described in the text above
Figure 4.2: Trends in satisfaction with lighting, marking, signage, laybys and parking

Trunk road users in the South East were more likely than average to be satisfied with the provision of signs at decision-making points (63%, compared to 56% overall), and the provision of electronic variable message boards (54%, compared to 47%).

Respondents in the North East were more likely to be satisfied with the provision of laybys and parking (60%, compared to 51% overall), but less likely to be satisfied with the provision of electronic variable message boards – 38%, compared to 47% (and 44% in 2023) (Figure 4.3).

Figure 4.3: Satisfaction with lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking facilities, by region, as described in the text above
Figure 4.3: Satisfaction with lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking facilities, by region

Respondents who expressed dissatisfaction with the visibility of road markings were asked with which road they were most dissatisfied. The most commonly selected roads were the M8 (18%) and A90 (16%), which likely reflected the greater frequency of use for these roads.