Support

Representation ID: 1048

Received: 28/11/2024

Respondent: TfWM and WMCA

Where development is located and how it is designed plays a critical role in shaping people’s travel choices and behaviours as well as the ability of the transport system to support and make viable options for sustainable modes. Therefore, we welcome that the Local Plan will focus growth on locations which are well served by public transport, cycling and walking infrastructure and other services and focus on approaches to maximise densities to make efficient use of land and to support more local services and facilities. This will help to deliver against the LTP’s vision for a 45-minute region of well-connected neighbourhoods.

The approach around supporting Behaviour Change through information, support and resources is supported and welcome. In addition to the measures listed it is also important to note that there is a need to promote changing travel behaviours in response to unplanned travel disruptions as week as in response to planned events and in particular where disruption could be prolonged e.g. during infrastructure improvements. This would ensure smooth travel experiences for the residents.

The Borough will need to develop its existing transport networks ensuring that they provide an effective, efficient, and comprehensive public transport system, high quality routes and environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and efficient road network and modern digital infrastructure. In addition to improvements to its internal connections, the Borough will need to secure its further improvements in connectivity with surrounding areas, to the rest of the country and internationally in order to attract investment and support access to jobs. Also, attention must be given to mitigating the impact of large transport infrastructure projects on the affected areas encouraging sustainable travel and public transport uptake.

The TfWM Behaviour Change Team will continue education engagement with schools and colleges within Dudley MBC, promoting sustainable and active travel to primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges. Additionally, we will promote any travel incentives to encourage a modal shift for those who attend or work in educational settings.

The TfWM Travel Demand Management team support and influence travel behaviour during times of disruption out on the local and regional network. By analysing data, evidence and operational insights we create bespoke communications and initiatives to change the way people travel away from individual vehicle use and prioritise travel options promoting net zero targets such as shifting to public transport and cycling and walking as well as to reducing and removing journeys. We celebrate the work proposed within the Dudley Local Plan and in partnership with Dudley MBC will assist in promoting journeys for everyone in areas of development.

Comment

Representation ID: 1051

Received: 28/11/2024

Respondent: TfWM and WMCA

Part one – Dudley Local Plan Regulation 19 – Policy DLP69

o This policy should have a greater focus on Vision and Validate principles, to reflect the changing nature of how we assess developments.
o This policy should specifically reference the Active Travel England Planning
Application Assessment Toolkit.
o Point 3 in this policy should include the requirement of an audit of active travel routes to key local destinations (nearest school/shop etc) and request that design recommendations are put forward where deficiencies on the network are identified.
o Reference should also be made to designing for permeable walking and cycling networks within new developments.

Comment

Representation ID: 1086

Received: 27/11/2024

Respondent: Mr George Morran

Developments in South Staffs / Wombourne
Sedgley and Woodsetton are closely connected to Wombourne, with many Wombourne residents working, attending schools, or using services in our area. Much of the traffic on Tipton Road likely comes from Wombourne. Planned housing development in Wombourne will impact our area, especially in terms of transport. The plan should address these impacts, particularly the lack of a direct bus link between Wombourne, our area, and local rail stations.

Support

Representation ID: 1299

Received: 06/12/2024

Respondent: Worcestershire County Council

We support that the housing and employment land needs can be met without requiring development opportunities in the Worcestershire County Council local authority area. We would, however, recommend that a ‘Monitor and Manage’ approach would be appropriate to provide sufficient surety that development would not have unacceptable cross-boundary highway capacity and safety impacts.

Support

Representation ID: 1605

Received: 29/11/2024

Respondent: National Highways

any potential sites anticipated to have an impact on the SRN in the area are recommended to be subject to consultation with National Highways, and appropriately assessed in line with the Department for Transport (DfT) Circular 01/2022. Also applies to cumulative impacts of proposed site allocations.

Welcome that Policy DLP 69 requires all the developments to submit a Transport Assessment (TA) or a Transport Statement (TS) along with a Travel Plan (TP), based on the size and scale of the development proposed.