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Integrated Passenger Transport Policy - Worcestershire County ...

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To reduce the impacts oftransport in <strong>Worcestershire</strong> onthe local environment, byreducing noise and transportrelatedemissions of carbondioxide and other greenhousegases, with the desiredoutcomes of tackling climatechange and reducing theimpacts of transport on publichealthTo contribute towards bettersafety, security, health andlonger life-expectancy in<strong>Worcestershire</strong>, by reducingthe risk of death, injury orillness arising from transportand promoting healthy modesof travelTo optimise equality ofopportunity for all of<strong>Worcestershire</strong>'s citizens withthe desired outcome ofcreating a fairer society.To enhance the quality of lifefor <strong>Worcestershire</strong>'s residentsby promoting a healthy,natural environment,conserving our historic builtenvironment and preservingour heritage assetsA better environmentfor today andtomorrowCommunities that aresafe and feel safeStrongerCommunities Meetingthe needs of childrenand young peopleStrongerCommunitiesIPT measures will help protect thenatural environment and reducetransport related emissions byEncouraging modal switching,particularly for journeysinto/through environmentallysensitive areas.Encouraging sustainable travelchoicesIPT measures will:Encourage greater use ofpassenger transport modesReduced car dependency withconsequent reduction inaccidents and increased safetyIncrease transport choiceActively discourage inefficientuse of the networkImprove access to health carefacilities and services for allHelp promote active lifestyles/public healthIPT measures will:Improve access to workplaces,education, health, retail andleisure facilities and services forallHelp to meet the transportneeds of all social groups,including rural residentsHelp to promote a more efficientand sustainable, integratedtransport system.IPT measures will:Help protect the naturalenvironment and the historicfabric of our towns and cities, byreducing the adverse effects ofotherwise unsustainable trafficgrowth.Help to enhance overall qualityof place, and therefore quality of

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