Issue - meetings
West of England Transport Study Update
Meeting: 14/03/2016 - Communities, Transport and Environment Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel (Item 66)
West of England Transport Study Update
The Panel will receive a presentation from the Group Manager for Planning Policy & Transport regarding this item.
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Minutes:
The Group Manager for Transport Policy introduced this item to the Panel. He said that the aim of the Joint Spatial Plan and Transport Study is to bring developments across the West of England in a planned and co-ordinated manner up to 2036. He added that it was important to have a good solid vision in place for projects that take a substantial amount of time.
Study Objectives
· Reduce Carbon Emissions
· Support Economic Growth
· Promote Accessibility
· Contribute to better safety, health and security
· Improve quality of life and a healthy, natural environment
He showed the Panel data relating Car / Public Transport use from the 2011 Census which showed high public transport usage from the Bath Spa University campus.
Consultation
Undertaken between 9th November 2015 and 29th January 2016
Over 40 consultation/roadshows events
Over 1,000 people attended with many more engage through social media.
Awaiting full consultation report
Timetable
Draft Spatial Plan, including transport investments to address current challenges and forecast development - September 2016
Submission to Secretary of State - Summer 2017
The Chairman thanked him for his presentation on behalf of the Panel.
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