SLP KDBH Extracts - Flipbook - Page 18
The need to maintain an appropriate level of supply of authorised Gypsy and
Traveller sites and pitches in Solihull.
Avoiding the establishment of unauthorised developments and encampments.
Objective
To ensure adequate provision of authorised pitches to meet the identified
accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers in the Borough.
Reduce the number of unauthorised developments and encampments and enable
Gypsies and Travellers to access the services and facilities to meet their needs,
whilst respecting the interests of the settled community.
Challenge H - Increasing
encouraging sustainable travel
accessibility
and
Difficulties of access to services, facilities and employment leading to social
exclusion, in the North Solihull area and for young and elderly in rural areas.
High car use in the Mature Suburbs and often this is the only form of available
transport in rural parts of the Borough.
Ensuring that expected levels of population growth as well as delivery of HS2 and UK
Central do not compound existing levels of peak hour congestion on the principal
road network
Public transport journey times and poor reliability can discourage modal-shift.
Poor pedestrian and cycle connectivity between communities and retail and
employment centres.
Physical, behavioural and perceptual barriers to more sustainable forms of transport,
most notably cycling and bus.
Poor north-south public transport links.
Poor cross-Borough transport links to key destinations such as Birmingham Airport
and lack of direct public transport link to University of Warwick
Managing transport demand and access to Solihull Town Centre
High number of journeys to school and college by private car
A new approach is needed to access to Solihull central business district.
More journeys to school and college taken by sustainable modes of travel.
More developments in areas with good public transport access and of sufficient
density to support the long term viability of public transport provision.
Objective
Improve accessibility and ease of movement for all users to services, facilities, jobs
and green infrastructure, including the rural area.
Reduce the need to travel.
Manage transport demand and reduce car reliance.
Enable and increase the modal share of all forms of sustainable transport, including
the ability to use different modes (eg train & cycle) for one journey.
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