Driving

We're looking after some of the roads in the region to make driving easier. This includes managing the Key Route Network. This is a collection of the busiest roads in the West Midlands.

Contact your local council to report a problem with a road.

If you're driving somewhere, find out about:

• current traffic delays and accidents
• planned roadworks and major events

Birmingham is getting a clean air zone. If you drive in Birmingham city centre from 1 June 2021, you may need to pay a clean air charge or you’ll get a fine.

If you’re driving to a bus or train station or tram stop, you can use one of our park and ride sites. Most of them are free.

You can get road safety advice from:

• the AA
• the RAC
• RoSPA

Help reduce congestion

There’s a lot of work going on in the West Midlands to improve the way we travel. This includes:

• improving bus routes
• extending the tram route
• building HS2 - Britain’s new high-speed railway

We’ll also get more visitors to the region because of:

• Coventry City of Culture 2021
• Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022

This work means roads will be busier than normal. You can help reduce the amount of traffic by:

• changing the time of your journey - avoid peak times if you can
• use public transport instead
• walk or cycle for shorter journeys
• use a different route - travel apps like Waze and Google Maps can help you plan one

You can also reduce your carbon emissions by:

• walking or cycling
• using public transport
• driving an electric car