Support

Representation ID: 12164

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Highways England (Yorkshire & North East Team)

In broad terms, it is considered that Highways England should support the settlement hierarchy, as larger settlements tend to be more sustainable in nature with more transport hubs and increased network coverage.

Furthermore, Highways England should support the aspiration to improve public transport and active travel links between Local Service Centres and to the Regional City of Bradford, Principal Towns of Ilkley, Keighley and Bingley, the Regional City of Leeds, and the Principal Towns of Halifax and Skipton. However, these aspirations should be supported by a robust transport evidence base.