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LOCAL TRANSPORT STRATEGY AND FORWARD PROGRAMME UPDATE [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION]

 

 

Meeting: 05/03/2018 - Reigate and Banstead Local Committee (Item 11)

11 LOCAL TRANSPORT STRATEGY AND FORWARD PROGRAMME UPDATE [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION FOR DECISION} pdf icon PDF 103 KB

This paper presents an update of the Reigate and Banstead Local Transport Strategy (LTS) and Forward Programme, which was first published in 2014. The report is seeking Local Committee endorsement of a 6 week public consultation on the proposals, during which Members are invited to comment.

 

Additional documents:

Decision:

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 

The Local Committee (Reigate & Banstead) agreed:

 

(i)    To endorse holding a 6 week online public consultation on the updated draft Local Transport Strategy and Forward Programme.

(ii)   To delegate authority to the Area Highways Manager, Local Committee Chairman, Vice-chairman and Lead Officer (Transport Policy), to finalise the Strategy and Forward Programme following public consultation and recommend its approval to Cabinet.

 

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

 

Delivering an updated Reigate and Banstead Local Transport Strategy will support the County Council’s priorities to promote sustainable economic growth and secure investment in infrastructure. It also supports the Borough Council’s objectives to provide effective services, infrastructure and transport options. The Reigate and Banstead Local Transport Strategy will benefit Surrey residents and businesses through accommodating sustainable population growth, driving the economy and reducing impacts on the environment.

 

Minutes:

Declarations of Interest: None

 

Officers attending: Zena Curry, Area Highways Manager

                              Tamsin Ward, Transport Planner

 

Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None

 

Member discussion: key highlights

 

1.    Members agreed that there was a need to think more strategically about the  road network in light of the amount of development in the borough.

2.    The AHM explained that there was much collaborative work going on behind the scenes not only with Highways England but also with neighbouring councils, where their plans impacted on the Borough’s local road network.

3.    Some members raised concerns about those schemes looking to combine footways with cycle lanes as they believed they posed a risk to pedestrians.

4.    Members were invited to put forward any schemes they would like to see added to the strategy/forward programme.

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 

The Local Committee (Reigate & Banstead) agreed:

 

(i)    To endorse holding a 6 week online public consultation on the updated draft Local Transport Strategy and Forward Programme.

(ii)   To delegate authority to the Area Highways Manager, Local Committee Chairman, Vice-chairman and Lead Officer (Transport Policy), to finalise the Strategy and Forward Programme following public consultation and recommend its approval to Cabinet.

 

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

 

Delivering an updated Reigate and Banstead Local Transport Strategy will support the County Council’s priorities to promote sustainable economic growth and secure investment in infrastructure. It also supports the Borough Council’s objectives to provide effective services, infrastructure and transport options. The Reigate and Banstead Local Transport Strategy will benefit Surrey residents and businesses through accommodating sustainable population growth, driving the economy and reducing impacts on the environment.