PAPER
D2
Purpose
: For Decision
REPORT
TO THE EXECUTIVE
Date : 20 APRIL 2005
Title : ISLAND TRANSPORT VISION
REPORT OF THE PORTFOLIO HOLDER FOR TRANSPORT
IMPLEMENTATION
DATE : 2 May 2005
1.
For Executive to formally consider and approve the
Island Transport Vision, so that it can be used as part of the Local Transport
Plan 2. The Vision will also be
incorporated within the Island Plan (Local Development Framework), the Tourism
Development Plan and within the developing 2020 Vision.
2.
This report has not
appeared on the Forward Plan as the timetable for its adoption has been brought
forward to accommodate the timetable for the adoption of LTP2, taking into
account the hiatus in member decision making meetings over the election period.
BACKGROUND
3.
The Review of Transport currently being undertaken has
shown that transport is a chief concern of the Council, its partners and key
stakeholder groups. Transport issues cut across all sectors of Council work and
Island life. The public require
solutions from transport that will provide access to services, protect the
environment, and promote economic development. Therefore, there is an importance to having a shared vision for
transport, which most Islanders will be happy to adopt as theirs. This can then be used as a cornerstone for
the development of transport policy and strategies, which Members can support
and lead.
4.
The Vision has been developed through a wide-ranging
programme of consultation, and is shared by those organisations and individuals
involved. It has built on issues in the current Local Transport Plan and the
Unitary Development Plan. It also addresses local concerns arising from
questionnaires and professional research.
5.
The Island Transport Vision has been previously
debated and supported by Informal Executive at it meeting on 21st
February.
6.
The Select Committee for the Environment and Transport
agree the importance of a vision for the development of future strategies and
fully supported the Island Transport Vision at it meeting on April 8th.
7.
The Quality Transport Partnership (the theme group for
the Local Strategic Partnership) debated and approved the Vision at its meeting
on the 17th March.
8.
The Review of Transport has two main aims:-
(1) To
develop an Island Transport Vision.
(2) To
develop an improvement strategy for transport that meets this vision.
9.
The Vision (see Appendix 1) has three main sections:-
Section A: A summary
Section B: Features of the vision in key areas.
Section C: How to achieve the vision, suggested
improvements for transport.
Sections
A & B are those on which we have fully consulted and are requesting formal
approval.
Section
C is just for information, and is being developed as part of the review.
10.
The Island Transport Vision will be an integral part
of the 2020 Vision for the Isle of Wight.
11.
It has been agreed by the Quality Transport
Partnership, the theme group of the Local Strategic Partnership.
12.
Transport is one of the themes of the Council’s
Community Strategy, (A Connected Island) which drives forward our Corporate
Plan.
13.
The Vision will also be used within several key Island
Plans:-
(a)
The Local Transport Plan 2, updated version for 2005.
(b)
The Island Plan, (Local Development Framework or the
new Unitary Development Plan for the Island).
(c)
The Tourism Development Plan
(d)
Joint plans for Health, Education and Social Care.
14.
The Island Transport Vision will form the focus for
transport development on the Island for the next 20 years and will be the
benchmark against which new ideas and proposals can be tested and
evaluated.
CONSULTATION
15.
Key consultees have included:-
Key Transport
Stakeholders
(a)
Local Strategic Partnership
(b)
Quality Transport Partnership
(c)
Town and Parish Councils
(d)
Local Community Forums
(e)
Voluntary Sector
(f)
Chamber of Commerce
(g)
Transport User Groups.
(h)
Island Voices – Citizens Panel
(i)
Transport Planners
(j)
Transport Operators
(k)
The Select Committee Task Group
(l)
Health, Education & Social Services, Tourism
All
consultees have supported the need for a Transport Vision and its content.
FINANCIAL/BUDGET
IMPLICATIONS
16.
Not identified at present. These will flow later from the improvement strategy for the
review, and the key plans (the Local Transport Plan 2 and the Island Plan).
OPTIONS
17.
(a) To formally approve the Island Transport Vision,
so that it can be incorporated as a part of the Local Transport Plan 2 and form
a basis for future transport improvements.
(b) To
request amendments to the Vision.
18.
Option (a) is recommended, as it is vital that the
Island has a clear vision for its future and there is general agreement that
this supports the 2020 Vision of economic led regeneration.
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RECOMMENDATIONS 19.
To formally approve the Island Transport Vision. |
20.
Local Transport Plan
Town
& Parish Questionnaire
Community
Forums Questionnaire
Island
Voices Survey - September 2004
Consultation
Documents - Notes from meetings
Local
Transport Research
21.
Appendix 1.
Contact
Point: John Vosper Tel 825727, email : [email protected]
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ALISTAIR DRAIN Head of Select Committee and
Review Team |
PETER HARRIS Portfolio Holder for
Transport |