48 Draft Local Transport Plan Strategy Consultation
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To give consideration to the draft Local
Transport Plan (LTP)
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration was given to the report
outlining the draft Local Transport Plan (LTP) strategy which set
out the proposed priorities for transport. The strategy would be
directly linked to the Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) and
showed how transport contributes to the achievement of wider
ambitions for the area. It was reported that a five week period of
public consultation on the draft strategy began on the
19th October 2010.
Section 10 of the report outlined the
following 7 key themes of “Ambition for All”, which
Members were requested to comment upon:
- To ensure a sustainable future
- To create conditions for business
growth
- To drive out the sources of poor
health
- Nurture strong communities
- Support our children and young
people
- Prepare for an increasingly older
population
- Unlock the potential of our
towns
Members made the following comments and
observations on the key themes:
- With regard to the bus service, it
was questioned how the balance between the need for the service and
the cost of running the service could be addressed in rural areas,
as some buses appeared to be infrequently used. It was reported
that the buses may be empty for operational reasons; however access
to services was currently being investigated with a view to working
closer with operators to ensure value for money was being
achieved.
- With regard to Policy S3 –
Public Transport (Integration and Facilities), Members agreed that
the reopening of Middlewich Station should be included.
- With regard to the proposed budget
cuts, it was agreed that the Scrutiny Committee should be involved
in scrutinising any possible cuts to services at the earliest
opportunity.
- It was agreed that the possibility
of being able to use bus passes for other forms of transport such
as private taxis, should be investigated.
- It was agreed that the possibility
of the general public being able to fill any empty seats on school
buses should be investigated.
- Members raised strong concerns that
the information points at bus stations were due to be closed and
requested that this be reconsidered.
- It was noted that the DFT were still
minded to support the Crewe Green Link Road, however a final
decision would not be made until December 2011.
- Members agreed that Public Transport
Liaison Committees should be reintroduced as they form a vital part
of the democratic process.
RESOLVED
That Cabinet be informed of the above comments
and observations when its gives consideration to the Local
Transport Plan Strategy.