Decision details

To agree the transport schemes to be funded in 2014-15 from the Local Transport Plan (LTP) Integrated Transport Block Allocation.

INTENTION TO MAKE DECISION

Following consultation with officers I give notice that I intend to make the decision set out in the attached report.  If you would like to make any representations to me on this issue please do so by 23 April 2014.

The LTP Integrated Transport Block Allocation is prioritised and targeted towards schemes that promote growth and economic development, improve safety, reduce accidents, reduce congestion, combat climate change, manage the highway, and improve access and accessibility in order to meet the Council’s transport goals.  It is considered that the proposed allocations set out in the report, and Tables A to D of Appendix 1, are in accordance with national and LTP3 policies and objectives.

It is proposed that the LTP Integrated Transport Block Allocation be allocated to bring forward the delivery of transport schemes that support community aspirations where these are consistent with the goals, objectives and transport strategies set out in the LTP:

•           Local Safety Schemes and Speed Limit Review

•           School travel plan improvements

•           Projects that support economic growth, promote accessibility and safety, and improve the environment

•           Traffic management

No other options have been considered.

Wiltshire’s third LTP was developed in consultation with local councils, community groups and other stakeholders.  The LTP integrated transport programme has subsequently been developed to reflect the aims of LTP3 and the transport aspirations of local people.

Many of the projects recommended for funding in 2014-15 have been identified by the local community through the development of community area plans, area transport strategies, and school travel plans, or through the Area Board’s Community Area Transport Groups.