Comment

Issues and Options Document

Representation ID: 35053

Received: 28/02/2018

Respondent: Mr Alistir Matthews

Representation Summary:

Support options 135 . There is a need for joined up pedestrian/cycleways to provide a meaningful and safe network .The green grid network was promised in the core strategy but there is little mention in the plans for north of London Road .
Sustrans national network has become unsustainable because of the volume of traffic in Watery Lane and Beeches Road . This could reappear if a north south link was completed .
Buses need to be cost effective and convenient alternatives to private vehicles . If east west routes were less congested journey times could reduce.

Full text:

Support options 135 . There is a need for joined up pedestrian/cycleways to provide a meaningful and safe network .The green grid network was promised in the core strategy but there is little mention in the plans for north of London Road .
Sustrans national network has become unsustainable because of the volume of traffic in Watery Lane and Beeches Road . This could reappear if a north south link was completed .
Buses need to be cost effective and convenient alternatives to private vehicles . If east west routes were less congested journey times could reduce.