Comment

Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation

Representation ID: 24

Received: 11/08/2013

Respondent: Mrs Ann Cardus

Representation Summary:

Cycle routes need to be safe and comprehensive.
Rail and bus routes need to be part of integrated transport policy.
Innovative transport solutions need to be considered.

Full text:

Cycle routes must be contiuous. There is no point in a cycle route that just stops when further development becomes inconvenient and then starts again when it becomes convenient again. Cycle routes, to be safe, need a separate lane with physical separation from cars. Consideration should be given to routes not next to roads.
An integrated policy is required. For example, all bus routes should be part of the Plusbus network. The notable exception here of the 81 and 82 routes prevents Brentwood and Shenfield from being properly joined up.
Is it worth considering a "Boris bikes" type scheme at our rail stations?