Congestion on the local transport network is a significant local issue. We understand that there is a big risk that the unprecedented increase in the number of homes and jobs that we are likely to see in the District could make this worse.
We are undertaking detailed transport modelling work to find out the impacts that this significant housing and employment growth will have on our roads. When the potential impacts have been identified, we will be able to assess what improvements to roads and transport will be needed to ensure the current situation is improved and not made worse.
As well as providing road upgrades, if needed, the Local Plan expects that new development is designed to minimise the need to travel in the first place and to promote non-car methods of transport in the first instance, including improving and creating walking and cycling routes, and provision of new public transport.