New strategy for York transport network unveiled
It'll be discussed by councillors next week
Plans to shape York's travel networks until 2040 have been unveiled.
The council say it'll lead to a more sustainable and better connected city.
The strategy has been formed following one of York’s most significant public consultations since 2010.
In the consultation, people from across York’s city centre, suburbs and villages gave their views on ten policy areas and the results clearly show that the current transport network is restricting what residents and businesses can achieve.
One of the most significant results of the consultation was an increase in concerns of the social impacts of poor transport, including feeling isolated and not being able to access jobs, education or healthcare.
Councillor Kate Ravilious, Executive Member for Transport said,
“This shows how important this work is. People lie at the heart of this transport strategy. By freeing up the roads for those who need to use them we can bring greatly improved access to mobility for everyone and transform the feel of our city with greener, healthier and more people-focused public spaces.
"The benefits are huge and include longer healthier lives, greater resilience to climate change, stronger communities and improved well-being, and a thriving economy.”