Transport and Movement

Category Overview

Below are the questions within Transport and Movement. The questions are grouped by issue.

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To ensure people can reach facilities they need by appropriate transport modes, encouraging walking and public transport use and reducing the use of private cars for shorter journeys.

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General policy
4.1	To encourage and enable the use of public transport.
4.2	To promote the use of virtual communications as an alternative to transport where possible.
Public transport
4.3	To ensure the availability of frequent and convenient public transport links to train, coach, bus or taxi.
4.4	To allow for easy access to public transport.
4.5	To encourage more frequent use of public transport during the entire year, by having waiting areas which are considered safe and out of the weather.
4.6	To ensure the availability of frequent and convenient public transport links to train, tram or bus.
Parking
4.7	To reduce levels of car parking available as an incentive to use public transport and other methods of mobility and communication.
4.8	To provided flexible space which can accommodate other uses outside the areas of peak parking demand.
4.9	To reduce the impact of heavy goods vehicles loading on public highways.
Pedestrians and cyclists
4.10	To promote cycling and walking as a real alternative to the use of private cars for shorter journeys, whilst reducing the perception of crime and actual crime associated statistics such as bicycle thefts.
4.11	To promote cycling as a real alternative to the use of private cars for shorter journeys, whilst reducing the fear of crime.
Proximity of local amenities
4.12	To reduce any need or requirement to travel by car to essential facilities by having them within a reasonable walking distance.
Traffic management
4.13	To ensure vehicle speeds are appropriate to all road users.
4.14	To enable residents to use and enjoy space around homes whilst maintaining vehicular access.
Community Car Club
4.15	To reduce residents dependency on private car ownership and use.

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