Support

Representation ID: 2900

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Alison Tribe

I agree that Parking needs to be a 'stand alone' policy and I agree with points C - G, which are clearly aimed at encouraging people to use all methods of transport other than the private car wherever this is easily possible. But I don't see how the points A - B will make any contribution to 'effecting the transition to sustainable transport (4.10.1). Requiring developers to provide routes for cycle/safe walking to local schools and train stations would have more impact (for example, widening the footpath from Silsden to the train station which currently can't be used by buggies or wheelchair users). Until there are dedicated cycle paths that link places together, cheap, frequent and reliable buses, and integration between bus and train services, people won't leave their cars at home however the developments where they live are designed.
Getting developers to provide a Metro card or other Travel Plan will make little difference until bus services are more frequent and reliable and link to train services.