Devon Transport Plan Consultation
Devon County Council is asking people what they would like to see Exeter's future transport system look like. In the last few years Exeter has grown fast, and the distance commuters travel has also increased. But we can't fit more cars on to our existing road network, air pollution is above safe levels on many of the main roads and the provision for sustainable transport is patchy. On the postive side, there are signs that people's travel habits are beginning to change, and the proposed new strategy aims to build on that.
The Transition Exeter Transport Group have been discussing the draft strategy and we think there are lots of encouraging points - a shift to people-centred design, a focus on active and sustainable travel, a high quality cycle network, more frequent bus servies between Exeter and nearby towns, a simpler, integrated ticketing system and others. But the document doesn't go into much detail and it completely misses out climate change and any mention of the needs to cut carbon emissions!
It's important that the council hear what we would like Exeter's streets to be like in future - please take a look at the proposal and send in your views. You can find the consultation here
There is an online survey to send your response - it's simple to complete and only takes a few minutes. You don't need to be an Exeter resident to respond - everyone who travels in Exeter for any reason should make sure their voice is heard. You've got until 28 February to respond.
Alternatively, you can send your comments by post or email to the following
Post: Transport Planning, AB2 Lucombe House, County Hall, Exeter, EX2 4QD
Email: transportplanning@devon.gov.uk
@TTExeter 01647 24789
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