Transport Policy
Our ability to travel where we want, when we want and by what
means (usually by car) is a key freedom, cherished by
everyone. However, no one can have failed to
notice that our roads are becoming more and more congested, trains
increasingly crowded and buses remain unpopular and are perceived
to be expensive and inconvenient.
Central Government has attempted to plan for the future of
transport in the UK by publishing two White Papers, 10 Year Plan
for Transport and a number of Planning Policy Guidance Notes,
including
PPG13 - Transport, over recent years. Transport
remains a controversial subject. However, there does seem to
be a general level of agreement that providing for the unfettered
use of the private car is no longer a sustainable
option.
Apart from the fact that building more
roads will simply not solve the problem of congestion, there is the
question of equality of access. Not everyone owns a car and
even fewer people have access to a car at all
times.
In late 1998 Eastleigh Borough Council took the decision that
transport planning needs a more local focus to ensure that the
concerns and aspirations of our local communities are given due
consideration when developing local transport policies and
developing local transport schemes.
In November 2000 a Borough of Eastleigh Transport
Strategy
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published which clearly sets out this Council's
aims and objectives for transport in the Borough. The
key objectives for transport in the borough are of necessity
aligned with County and Regional policies. The Council is committed
to:
- Improving accessibility for all (rather than mobility for
some);
- Increasing the number of travel choices local residents have by
improving local bus services, by providing more cycle routes and by
making walking short distances to local facilities both an
attractive and safe option.
- Ensuring that new development in the Borough does not result in
added stress on the local transport networks and that appropriate
improvements or mitigation measures are put in place or funded by
the developer.
- Reducing the levels of traffic and traffic generated pollution
on local roads, particularly in residential areas; and
- Improving the quality of life for all residents.
If you would like to discuss local transport issues or simply
voice an opinion then contact the Transport Policy team either by
e-mail or telephone:
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