Comment

Representation ID: 637

Received: 22/12/2023

Respondent: TfWM and WMCA

This is a strong policy and we fully welcome this, together with continued partnership working to develop strategies for the KRN. The KRN is important for making journeys across our region and we will continue working closely with Dudley to ensure that the KRN:
• Provides safer and reliable journey times to ensure a consistent customer experience.
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Reflects the ‘Sustainable Transport User Hierarchy’ (as referenced in our 6 Big Moves) and rebalancing the needs of people, place, and vehicles.
• Is resilient to existing and future challenges, and adaptable to emerging innovations to capitalise on future opportunities.
In terms of public transport, we welcome the importance placed on this mode but we recommend the narrative be strengthened around journey numbers rather than trips, which TfWM can provide on request. We also welcome the emphasis on roadspace reallocation for public transport and active travel.
We would encourage mention of regional road safety aims, such as Vision Zero and a safe system approach. The recently approved Regional Road Safety Strategy by TfWM sets out the vision to eliminate all fatalities and injuries from traffic collisions. The Regional Road Safety Partnership plays a key role in delivering this vision.
Finally, in paragraph 16.23 it mentions collaboration of all four authorities in their role as LHAs in managing the network efficiently. Presumably this is referring to the four Black Country Authorities, but we would also welcome the importance of working collaboratively Dudley’s Local Highway Authority neighbours such as Birmingham City Council and National Highways.