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The article reports on the plan to spend £150 million to push through with the dynamic monitoring system to ease the traffic congestion at the busiest stretches of the sections of M6, M42, and M40 motorway around Birmingham in England after a successful trial on sections of the M42 motorway. It is emphasized that the system can monitor the speed and amount of traffic. The trial on the section of the M42 has reduced the journey times and fuel consumption, as well as vehicle emissions.

Discusses reader responses to the topic of traffic congestion in England. Opinions on the congestion charge in central London which was used to cut traffic; Dislike of the idea of tolling all motorways; Thoughts on taxing by road and fuel use.

Reports on the initial success of the traffic congestion charging in London, England. Estimated amount received by Transport of London for the congestion charge per working day; Percentage of reduction in traffic; Efficiency of the automatic number plate recognition system.

Reports on the smooth, computer-controlled solution to Milton Keynes' congestion problems in England. Features and capabilities of the Urban Traffic Management and Control system; Funding of the project by the development agency English Partnerships and Milton Keynes Council; Electro-magnetic induction loops embedded in the road.

Reports on the tests on vehicle emission reduction by advanced traffic management in England. Investigative work on the benefits of programming traffic control; Efficacy of the emission-cutting measure; Standard in the development of advanced traffic demand management system.

Describes a telematics-based program in Bristol, England which aim to find ways traffic numbers can be restrained on days when air quality in the city is poor. Use of in-vehicle units and smart cards to charge volunteer motorists a higher sum to enter the city when pollution reaches dangerous levels; Intelligent traffic systems (ITS) as the most effective way of reducing traffic congestion and pollution.