Issue details

PLYMOUTH CONNECT LOCAL SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT FUND SCHEME DATE FIRST INCLUDED IN THE FP: 14 JULY 2011

 

 

Approval is sought for Plymouth Transport and Highways to proceed with the development and delivery of the Plymouth Connect scheme

 

In March 2011 Cabinet gave approval for Plymouth Transport & Highways to submit a bid for funding from the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF). This bid was submitted on 15 April 2011 and successful schemes are due to be announced by 30 June 2011. Funding will be allocated over four years from 2011 to 2015 and, if successful, Plymouth Connect is expected to start drawing down funding from September 2011

 

The Plymouth Connect Scheme seeks to link people to jobs, education, healthcare and other essential services across geographical and socio-economic barriers by encouraging greater uptake of sustainable travel such as walking, cycling and public transport. Infrastructure improvements will be supported by ‘smarter choices’ measures such as Personalised Travel Planning (PTP) within local communities. These aims will be achieved through active partnership with transport providers, health and third sector organisations

 

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Decision due: 23 August 2011 by Cabinet (on the recommendation of Councillor Wigens)

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Transport

Lead director: Strategic Director for Place

Department: Place

Contact: Philip Heseltine, Head of Transport Strategy E mail:  philip.heseltine@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: 01752 307942  philip.heseltine@plymouth,gov.uk Tel: 01752 307942.

Consultation process

Internal meetings, workshops and public consultation events

Consultees

Plymouth City Council officers and other external advisors such as health organisations and other key partners. There will also be a public consultation regarding the details of the infrastructure proposals

Making Representations: In writing by 29 July 2011 to - 1. Assistant Director for Transport 2. Councillor Wigens (Cabinet Member)

Information to be considered by the decision makers: Local Sustainable Transport Fund - Funding Application (8 March 2011 Cabinet Report summarising project details, costs and delivery timeframes). Plymouth Connect LSTF Bid document www.plymouth.gov.uk/lstf

Documents

  • As above for decision makers