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INTEGRATED TRANSPORTTake a multi-modal, integrated approach to transport issues (RSS, Policy T1). Develop a network of regionally significant passenger interchanges to improve integration with other forms of transport in strategic locations (RSS Policy RT2 p.126 and 127). Coordinate management of the Regional Highway Network with parallel rail routes (RSS Policy RT1 and paragraph 8.12). Enhance highway and public transport orbital connections linking Bolton, Walkden and Worsley with Eccles, the Trafford Centre, Trafford Park and Salford Quays (Salford West p.34) Businesses and residents continue to highlight the importance of integrated transport service provision, ticketing and information in enabling them to travel most effectively (including for longer, cross-boundary journeys) and by the most appropriate form of transport as they go about their daily lives (LTP3 p32). SOCIAL INCLUSIONImprove access for all (Transport Ten Year Plan, para. 1.4)(PPS1 para.27). Improve accessibility for people living in rural areas - Achieve a one-third increase in the proportion of households in rural areas within about 10 minutes walk of an hourly or better bus service by 2010 (Transport Ten Year Plan Annex 2). Access policies should consider people’s diverse needs and aim to break down unnecessary barriers and exclusions in a manner that benefits the entire community (PPS1 para.13). Make transport systems more accessible to people with mobility difficulties (PPG13 para.6) It is important to ensure that our local transport system is accessible for all, including people with disabilities and those on low incomes. People who live away from the main routes, especially in rural areas, are concerned about infrequent (or sometimes non-existent) public transport services. There is a growing recognition of the need to better integrate travel considerations into housing and commercial developments (LTP3 p 31). Ensure accessibility to high quality services and facilities for all, particularly those who are poor, older people and those with disabilities (Salford Community Plan p.47). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTVision for 2010 includes a transport system that makes less impact on the environment (Transport Ten Year Plan para.1.4) - improve air quality by meeting National Air Quality Strategy targets for carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, particles, sulphur dioxide, benzene and 1-3 butadiene. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 12.5% from 1990 levels, and move towards a 20% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2010 (Transport Ten Year Plan Annex 2). Traffic noise is also a significant concern for many Greater Manchester residents. Many communities live alongside the roads with the heaviest traffic flows and highest levels of pollution. The impacts in terms of health and wellbeing, pollution- related illnesses, road accidents and community severance, are felt disproportionately by people in lower-income groups (who tend to live in these areas) and particularly by children (LTP3 p31). SUPPORTING ECONOMIC GROWTHEnsure that infrastructure and services are provided to support new and existing economic development (PPS1 para.23) (Community Plan p.42) (PPS4 para EC2.1(f)). Develop innovative transport solutions to link people and jobs (NW RES p.40) Make provision for capitalising on the economic activity generated and sustained by the Region’s airports and ports (RSS Policy RT5 and RT6) (Moving Forward: Northern Way p.40 and 43) Improve access to employment areas and in particular the Quays/MediaCityUK so that Claremont Weaste residents benefit fully from its economic and cultural opportunities (Claremont and Weaste Neighbourhood Plan – Statement 6) Identify, protect and promote key distribution networks, and locate or co-locate developments which generate substantial transport movements in locations that are accessible (including by rail and water transport where feasible), avoiding congestion and preserving local amenity (PPS4 para.EC2.1(e). The key transport challenge for the Regional Centre will be to increase the mode share of public transport and cycling in order to keep the level of car traffic more or less constant, and to improve traffic movements around rather than through the centre. Key development areas include: the corridor; MediacityUK; Sportcity; Salford Quays and Trafford Wharfside; and the city centre core (LTP3 p24). Trafford Park transport challenges relate to managing congestion on the motorway network and improving opportunities for travel by non car modes, especially for local communities in Trafford and Salford from which existing public transport links are poor (LTP3 p25). NEW DEVELOPMENTActively manage the pattern of urban growth to make the fullest use of public transport, and focus major generators of travel demand in city, town and district centres and near to major public transport interchanges (PPS1 para.27‘vi’)(PPG13 para.6) Ensure that all new development is genuinely accessible and located to reduce the overall need to travel (RSS Policies DP1 and DP5) Target of 100% of new major trip generating development within 400m of high frequency public transport services (UDP p.180). Locate day-to-day facilities in local centres so that they are accessible by walking and cycling (PPG13, para.6). Amount of new development within 30 minutes public transport time of GP, hospital, primary and secondary school, areas of employment and major retail centres (National core output indicators – Local Development Framework Monitoring: A Good Practice Guide, March 2005). Require development proposals to make adequate provision for the needs of the disabled, pedestrians, cyclists and maximise the use of public transport (UDP Policy ST5). Where ever possible allocated sites should be accessible, particularly where these are for developments that generate a significant number of trips, for community facilities such as hospitals and schools or for affordable housing (Land use planning and public transport para 4.2.1) Development beyond 400m of a bus stop and 800m of a rail station/ Metrolink stop may be considered to have poor accessibility depending on local circumstances (Land Use planning and public transport para 4.2.2 and 6.1). Download 1.19 Mb. Share with your friends:
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