Lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking facilities

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

Respondents were largely positive about lighting, markings, signage, laybys and parking (Figure 4.1). Satisfaction was highest with the visibility of road signage (62%) and lowest with the provision of laybys and parking facilities (47%).

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 lighting, markings and signage is lower than previous years. Despite this, the relative level of satisfaction for each aspect has remained consistent. For example, satisfaction with the provision of laybys and parking has ranked consistently low since 2017 (Figure 4.2).

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

Respondents in the South East and South West were more likely to report satisfaction with the provision of electronic message boards than average (60% and 59% respectively, compared with 54% overall). Those in the North East were more likely to be satisfied with laybys and parking facilities than average (55%, compared with 47% overall) (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

Those aged 65 and over were the most likely to be dissatisfied with the visibility of road markings (26%, compared with 20% overall), road signage (16%, compared with 12% overall) and the provision of laybys and parking facilities serving the trunk roads (17%, compared with 14% overall).

Respondents who expressed dissatisfaction with the visibility of road markings were asked with which road they were most dissatisfied. The most common responses were M8 (20%), A9 (12%), A90 and A720 (both 11%).