Local Transport Plan 3 - Worcestershire County Council

Where provision of services at home would not result in a cost-effective service (in particular, health,education, leisure and some employment and retail opportunities), it is necessary to enable the public toaccess these facilities. Where ever this is the case, Worcestershire County Council works closely withservice providers to ensure that services are located in the most accessible places, which are generally ourmain urban areas. The LTP3 can assist in delivering increased equality of access to services and facilitiesthrough:Ensuring that the public are made aware of the full range of transport choices available for accessingessential services and facilities, through the provision of Smarter Choices programmes and initiatives.Ensuring the availability of an adequate walking, cycling and passenger transport networks to provideaccess to essential services and facilities for all (particularly those that either do not have access to acar or do not drive for a variety of reasons).Table 1.6 below identifies a number of aims focussed on enhancing equality of access to services andfacilities, together with the LTP3 policies which will enable each aim to be realised.Table 1.6 – LTP3 Equality Aims and Linked PoliciesEnsure that transport accessibility issues are fully taken into account from the outset when planningnew land use developments, and work with planning authorities to ensure that appropriatetransport infrastructure and services are put in place to deliver accessible and sustainabledevelopments. (see the Transport and Climate Change and Development Control [Transport]Policies)Continue to work in partnership with relevant organisations including those in the health sector, theprivate sector, service providers and other local authorities to ensure that transport accessibility isgiven appropriate consideration in terms of its impact on the economy, environment and access toessential services. (see the Transport and Climate Change Policy)Work with partners to deliver an integrated and accessible passenger transport network for thecounty (see the Integrated Passenger Transport Policy)Improve facilities for users, in particular at stations, stops and interchanges (see the IntegratedPassenger Transport Policy)Work towards providing a comprehensive walking and cycling network including dropped kerbs andappropriate types of crossings for pedestrians and cyclists (see the Walking and Public Realm Policyand the Cycling Policy)