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Representation ID: 16720

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Shipley Town Council

Absolute traffic reduction means that all new developments must be regarded as traffic-reducing interventions. In this context the demand reduction principles set out in policy SP7(1) are crucial, and must be rigorously implemented.

We welcome many of the policy approaches outlined in SP7. The supporting text (3.71 to 3.7 28) is much clearer than the following policy SP7 itself, in explaining what the plan aims to achieve and how to implement it. We suggest these components be moved into the policy itself.

SP7 should state clearly that cycling and walking will be prioritised over motorised transport. The wording “support the shift” is too vague.

The draft plan does not include meaningful detail from Bradford’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans or the Bradford Cycling Strategy.

Provisions should be made for the 1/4 of households who do not own a car and for whom cycling infrastructure and support is not within their grasp.

Alternative policy wording is put forward.