Issue - meetings

There will be a presentation at the meeting. The presentation slides are attached.

Group Manager for Transport Policy, Peter Dawson gave a presentation which covered the following points:

·  Somer Valley Transport Strategy (including information on: High car ownership; Road casualties and speed limits; Car parking; A367 to Bath, A362 to Frome; Review of A37; Bus options; Cycling and walking)

·  Radstock – Travel to work data

·  Midsomer Norton – Travel to work data

·  Chew Valley (including information on: High car ownership; Low dispersed population; Heavy vehicles; Traffic management; Road accidents; Cycling and walking)

·  Journey to work destinations of Chew Valley residents

·  Chew Valley Total Transport

·  Total Transport Fund

·  Next Steps

(a copy of this presentation is attached to the agenda papers for this meeting or available from Democratic Services)

Panel members made the following points and asked the following questions:

Councillor Simmons drew attention to children travelling to Bath College from Chew Valley who have to travel an extra 30 miles per week. The officer said he would mention this to Mott (McDonald).

Councillor Romero referred to the slides and stated that people can only use what is available now and asked if what people would use is considered.  She also mentioned that regarding the road collision incidents, some known hot spots are not mentioned. The officer explained that the data comes from the police.

Councillor Butters explained that there is a community led transport scheme in Wellow but that it takes a lot of effort and there should be an incentive. He asked the officer to provide figures at a later date.

The Chair thanked the officer.