Integrated Public Transport Strategy - Worcestershire County Council

Chapter 22 - Worcester City Package
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CHAPTER 22 - Worcester City Package
Introduction
The Local Transport Package for Worcester emerges from the Worcester Integrated
Transport Strategy. This Strategy has been successful in setting the foundations for the
Worcester City Package and has achieved notable progress since its formulation in 1994.
The Worcester Integrated Transport Strategy, which aims to reduce the reliance on the
private car, has been a balanced transport strategy using a number of tools applied
wherever possible in unison. Its vision statement is:
To make Worcester's transport system more sustainable and to help to improve the
economy and environment of the city for the benefit of residents, visitors,
employees and businesses.
The strategy has been established through a process of widespread consultation and this
strategy was re-affirmed in Autumn 1997 following a survey of City Households.
Consultees included, residents, workers, City and County Councillors, Parish Councils,
neighbouring District and Parish Councils, formally constituted bodies i.e. Civic Society,
and local representatives of national pressure groups i.e. the Ramblers.
Package Outline
The Worcester City Package builds upon the valuable work carried out under the Package
Bid arrangement and sets out a five year plan that aims to complete, subject to
successful bids, the major initiatives designed to reduce car use and encourage more
people to cycle, walk, car share or principally use public transport.
Whilst the Worcester City Package has its roots in the Worcester Integrated Transport
Strategy (WITS) it has evolved in line with the White Paper on Integrated Transport to
include new initiatives such as:-
● Public Transport Strategy - within the context of the Countywide LTP elements
● Interchange Audit - “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “
● Extension of partnership working
● Extended Bus Quality Partnership
● Involving neighbouring Parish Councils in Consultation
● The establishment of the Clear Zones concept for reduced pollution
● Audits of all major planning applications for pedestrian, cycle access and access for
people with disabilities
● Proposals for Decriminalisation of parking enforcement
● Speed management schemes
● Company Travel Plans for County Council, City Council and other major employers
● Promotion for social inclusion
● The establishment of quiet roads
● Air Quality Action Plans
● Proposals for continued public consultation
● Proposals for modifying the Local Plan
● Road Traffic Reduction proposals
● A Walking Strategy and
● The establishment/expansion of Historic Core Zones