Final Local Transport Plan 2006/07 - 2010/11

• Long term strategy and local transport strategy (5.1)

Chapter 2

• LTS and LTP to show co-operation with other LA functions, and commitment of those functions to objectives and targets (2.7)

Chapter 1, 2.1

• Local transport strategy and delivery programme to relate to all aspects of LA’s long term vision for area. (Annex C)

2.1, 2.2

• Join transport up with wider planning and policy framework (2.3)

Chapter 1, Chapter 2, 5.14

• Plans, targets, policies and objectives of other LA functions to be broadly consistent with LTP (2.7)

2.1

• Evidence of close working between met. districts and PTA/Es (2.8)

3.1, 3.5.1, 4.1, 4.3.4, 4.8.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.5 

• Local transport strategy to co-ordinate with those of neighbouring authorities, in partnership,  especially in city region area (2.5/17/19/20)

4.8

• Local transport strategy to relate to RSS and RTS policies, priorities, timescales and wider objectives, with endorsement from NWDA/NWRA (2.5/11/12/3)

5.14

• Include proposals for achieving outcomes for RTS and RES (existing documents if reviews not finalised)  (2.15)

5.14

• Consistency with relevant national-level policies (Annex C)

5.14

• Consider Aviation White Paper implications for local transport. (2.23)

2.1, 5.1.4

• Indicate how GMPTA will use new powers over rail (4.50)

4.3.5

Analysis

LTP Chapter / Paragraph number

• Identify local transport problems and opportunities across the full range of modes  and set out policy response, tackling root causes (2.44), (5.1)

Chapters 4 and 5

• Analysis of problems and opportunities to be fully informed by existing evidence base (Annex C)

Chapter 4

• Consider full range of people, communities, public services and businesses affected by the Plan (Annex C0

Chapter 4

• Use full range of up to date techniques for analysis and implementation, so that Plan is well-founded (2.47,4.8)

4.1,4.2

• Road safety policies and programmes to be guided by casualty data analysis and dialogue with Highways Agency (3.62/3)

4.3.3, 5.2.3

• Use evidence base from other sources to develop innovative solutions fitting local situation (2.35)

Chapter 3 and Technical Annexe

• Consider environmental impact (SEA) of Plan schemes and policies, and show opportunities taken to improve the environment (Annex C)

3.3

• Integrate AQ assessment with SEA (3.71)

3.3

• Present in plain English, with economy of presentation, and inclusion of technical or supporting information in Annexe. (5.2)

Throughout

Maximising value from resources

• 5-year programme of schemes and policy measures (5.1)

Chapter 5

• Prioritise schemes according to VFM (2.32,4.5)

5.1.2

• Make better use of existing infrastructure (2.37,3.10)

5.6, 4.7

• Set out approach to implementing duty under Traffic Management Act, and show how this will contribute to target delivery – especially congestion (2.38, 3.16)

5.2.1

• Maintain assets in a cost effective way and develop Transport asset management Plans in support of LTP (2.39)

4.7

• Consider range of options for managing demand for road travel and influencing travel behaviour (Annex C)

1.2, 2.2, 5.2.1

• Show how Network Management duty will be implemented in a way that will maximise the value of existing transport networks (Annex C)

5.1, 5.1.4

• Demonstrate effective use of revenue budgets to improve transport outcomes (Annex C)

5.11

• Frame Plan with realistic view of funding from all sources (Annex C)

Chapter 5

• Effective budgeting, cost control, and partnership funding from non-LTP sources.(Annex C)

 5.1.2, 5.1.6

• Light rail proposals to be integrated with local buses and supported by traffic management (4.55)

5.2.1, 4.3.5, 5.10.1

• Show how effective maintenance will contribute to the achievement of other targets / objectives. (4.57)

4.7, 5.6

• Plan to carry out maintenance in good time, and consider future maintenance requirements of capital schemes (4.58)

5.6

• Evidence of maximising efficiency in highway maintenance through methods listed in 4.59

5.6

• Develop innovative  and cross-service revenue funding approaches (4.70)

5.15

Involvement

• Brief description of arrangements for involving local people and wide range of stakeholders, including LSPs (2.9, 3.71), including genuine opportunities to influence and improve the Plan (5.16)

3.4

• Use of existing consultative and planning bodies (Annex C)

3.4

• Evidence of strategic leadership to secure support for controversial measures. (2.9)

Chapter 1

• Involvement of all relevant tiers of local government and departments (Annex C)

Chapter 1, Chapter 2

• Consideration of transport needs and opportunities across administrative boundaries (Annex C)

4.8, 4.8.1

• Evidence of joint working with Highways Agency, SRA and coach operators to meet needs of longer distance travellers.(2.21)

4.1, 4.8, 5.2.1

• Ensure LTP available to all groups and allow sufficient time to produce documents in suitable formats and languages (5.44/6)

see cover

• Consult in advance on document access needs (5.46)

see Consultation Report

• Targets to make clear connections with targets for sustainable economic growth, housing and social inclusion (2.25)

Chapter 6

• Evidence that plans and targets for these other areas have responded to LTP strategy (2.26)

6.2

• Make provision for disabled and ethnic minority group people to comment on/ask questions about the LTP.(5.47)

Consultation Report

• Involve the community transport sector in accessibility policy development (3.27)

Consultation Report

Performance management

• Set targets for 20-40 key outcome indicators, including most transport BVPIs, and intermediate outcomes(2.51/5/9/60/1, 3.71/2, 5.1)

Chapter 6

• Set targets for contributory output indicators (2.51)

6.5

• Targets to reflect the transport aims and objectives, the 4 shared priorities and the wider context  plus contribution to health and liveability (2.27)

Chapter 6

• Evidence of ambitious, challenging  and realistic targets, key actions needed to achieve, and risks of non-achievement (2.28/54, 3.73)

6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7

• System for reviewing targets (Annex C)

6.7.1

• Targets to relate to outcomes (2.27)

Chapter 6

• Include relevant mandatory targets and indicators (Annex C)

6.2, 6.7

• Set trajectories and annual milestones for all LTP and AQ targets (2.58, 3.71/2)

Monitoring Report

• Identify how targets to be achieved, risks to achievement, and risk management (Annex C)

Monitoring Report

• Compare draft targets against those of equivalent authorities (2.28)

Monitoring Report

• Adopt additional indicators that could be used for improved regional monitoring (2.57)

Monitoring Report

• Programme of local transport schemes and policies to achieve the targets (2.32)

Chapter 5

• Evidence that national road safety strategy has informed local strategies and targets (3.50)

5.2.3

• Build on past or current successes and avoid repeating mistakes or missing opportunities (2.36)

3.1

• Avoid over-programming (5.12)

Chapter 5

Priorities

• Include objectives for 2010/11 (5.1)

Chapter 5

• Evidence that delivering the shared priorities is at the heart of the LTP (3.3)

5.2

• Show that developing accessibility strategy will deliver accessibility objectives, and that these are supported by the wider local policy and planning agenda, including consideration of social exclusion (3.26/7)

5.2.2

Accessibility Strategy

• Develop partnerships with relevant bodies and neighbouring authorities regarding accessibility(3.32)

5.2.2

Accessibility Strategy

• Incorporate bus strategy, but identify the elements separately (4.47-9)

5.2-5.5,

Bus Strategy

• Include schemes to integrate railways with other local transport modes, with support of rail industry partners(4.51)

5.2.1, 5.3, 5.4

• Address current and emerging congestion problems, as 64 above, including use of innovation through Transport Innovation Fund (3.18-21)

5.11

• Address air quality problems, as 65 above (Annex C)

5.2.4,

Air Quality Strategy

• Quantify source of contributions to air quality exceedence (3.71)

4.34,

Air Quality Strategy

• Integrate air quality Action Plan with LTP (3.67)

Air Quality Strategy

• Report on AQ options considered (3.71)

Air Quality Strategy

• Indicate how LTP measures will help meet AQ objectives and quantify wider impacts (3.71)

Air Quality Strategy

• Set out 2004/5 baseline on AQ, and 2010/1 target, along with annual trajectories (3.71)

Air Quality Strategy

• Where motorway and trunk roads emissions responsible for AQMAs,, include joint remedial work with Highways Agency (3.69)

Air Quality Strategy

• Include annexe on non-transport AQMA sources (3.70)

Air Quality Strategy

• Road safety policies and programmes to be guided by casualty data analysis and dialogue with Highways Agency (3.62/3)

5.2.3

• Link road safety strategies to other areas of work (3.60)

5.2.3

• Identify the most important road safety issues , especially in relation to the issues in 3.53-9.

4.3.3

• Deliver better road safety outcomes, as 66 above (Annex C)

Road Safety Strategy

• Consider implementing innovative transport technologies in preference to large scale infrastructure works (2.40)

5.10.2, 5.1.4, 5.10.5

Technical annexe

• Include travel behaviour change and demand management policies (2.41, 3.14)

5.10.2, 5.1.4

• Consider demand management measures in association with major infrastructure projects (2.43)

5.10

• Identify proposals helping to deliver sustainable housing/employment  growth and housing market renewal (2.29/30)

1.1, 2.1, 5.2.6

• Take opportunities to deliver on wider quality of life issues – i.e. sustainable and prosperous communities, enhanced public spaces, landscape and biodiversity protection and enhancement, enhanced personal security, healthier communities, fewer transport-related noise problems, and progress towards climate change objectives (3.75-95)

4.5, 5.2.6

• Consider the services and facilities provided for all transport network users (2.45)

Chapter 5

• Work closely with local communities through existing structures (2.46,3.32)

3.4 and Consultation Report,

• Recognise rights of way as a key ingredient in the development of an integrated transport network (5.29)

5.5, 5.6

• Incorporate prioritised rights of way improvements that would help to meet LTP objectives and identify the funding source (5.30)

5.6

• Include and explain local policies on taxis and private hire services, and explain any restrictions imposed on licences by LTP area authorities  (5.34)

5.2.1

• Deliver better transport for semi-rural/rural areas, including supporting tourism (2.48-50)

4.6

• Consider contribution of cycling and walking to plan achievement (2.62)

4.3, 5.2

• Include broad details of priority major schemes to be submitted for appraisal during LTP2 period, as a separate element if not provisionally approved (4.25/8)

5.10

• Quantify benefits, costs and impacts (including distributional impacts) of LTP proposals, and identify arrangements for post-implementation evaluation of major schemes (4.5/7)

5.12, 6.6

Chapter 6,

• New major schemes to show additionally delivered against LTP targets and objectives (4.30)

5.10