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London Southend Airport & Environs Joint Area Action Plan Issues & Options Paper

Representation ID: 1577

Received: 30/07/2008

Respondent: Renaissance Southend

Representation Summary:

Major priority should be improvement to transport infrastructure and these facilitate should include the future development of a public transport interchange, including "Park and Ride" within the JAAP area. Development of the railway station at the airport should contribute to improved accessibility by train for air passengers and provide an additional station for local commuters. The expansion of businesses in and around the airport will increase local employment and increased movement of workers should be managed through improved public transport, cycling facilities and pedestrian access from the adjoining residential areas. The JAAP should be supported by a Service Access Strategy.

Full text:

The major priority should be improvement to the transport infrastructure and these facilitate should include the future development of a public transport interchange, including "Park and Ride" within the JAAP area. The development of the railway station at the airport should contribute to improved accessibility by train for the air passengers and provide an additional railway station for the local commuters. The expansion of businesses in and around the airport will increase local employment and the increased movement of the workers should be managed through improved public transport, cycling facilities and pedestrian access from the adjoining residential areas. The JAAP should be supported by a Service Access Strategy.