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To reduce the impacts oftransport in Worcestershire 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 inWorcestershire, by reducingthe risk of death, injury orillness arising from transportand promoting healthy modesof travelTo optimise equality ofopportunity for all ofWorcestershire's citizens withthe desired outcome ofcreating a fairer society.To enhance the quality of lifefor Worcestershire'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
life in Worcestershire.To enhance the quality ofWorcestershire's TransportAsset, through sensitive andappropriate design with thedesired outcome of reducingthe costs and inconvenienceof maintenance worksImproving health andwell being;The use of IPT measures will:Significantly enhance theefficiency of constrainedtransport networksReduce the need to constructand maintain additional highwayinfrastructureHelp reduce the overall assetmaintenance costs inWorcestershire1.4.1 This Worcestershire LTP3 Integrated Passenger Transport Policy has been developed to be fullycompliant with all current and relevant National and Local Policy. In particular, this document isaligned with the emerging Core Strategies which have been developed by the WorcestershireBorough, City and District Councils.
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Page 28 and 29: 3.3.1 It is important that investme
Page 30 and 31: Worcestershire County Council will
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Page 36 and 37: Best practice design and content of
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Page 40 and 41: 4.1.3 In Worcestershire the urban a
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Page 52 and 53: Cost Per Passenger Score £5.00 0Pa

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