Object

Representation ID: 11396

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Robert Felstead

Policy is reasonable but fails to address the need to travel across the district. Travel infrastructure in the District should be a priority and the focus of policy, which then needs to align with regional systems.

Transport policy is not defined, has no set budget and no timetable for delivery in Burley in Wharfedale or elsewhere. Therefore, how can the Council respond to rapid change as required by the NPPF if it is not decided, agreed or ring-fenced?

Policy has not addressed a particular transport subset. Rail/bus connectivity is reasonable across the district; however, timetabling is an issue for shift workers. Services operate between 6.00am & 11.30pm. How are they, particularly those who are classed as being in ‘transport poverty’ supposed to get to work?

When will the Bradford Transport Strategy 2040 be fully documented and funded for public digestion? The WY Transport Strategy has been in place since 2017.