Agenda item

10.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report describing progress on the development of a new Transport Strategy for Sheffield that seeks to improve the quality of life, environment and range of opportunities for the people and businesses of the city. It sought Cabinet’s approval to the initial Transport Vision document attached to the report as a basis for initial public consultation.

10.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet endorses the draft Sheffield Transport Vision as a basis for commencing public consultation in the New Year 2018; this then to guide the development of the full Transport Strategy.   

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

Cabinet is asked to approve the draft Sheffield Transport Vision now appended to the report, in order to allow public consultation to take place on the broad issues and challenges we face over the next 20 years. The results of that consultation will then be fed back to Cabinet, and the Vision refined prior to further development work on a full Transport Strategy and draft delivery programme of interventions.

10.3.2

This process will enable the Council to adopt a clear strategic approach to transport for the next 20 years. The Transport Vision, and later emerging Transport Strategy, will also support the local economy, the developing Sheffield Local Plan, and help influence and inform the refresh of the Sheffield City-Region Transport Strategy.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

One alternative would be not to have a long-term transport strategy. This option would, however, diminish Sheffield City Council’s influence on transport in the City, and weaken the support a transport strategy could provide towards the local economy.

10.4.2

Other alternatives could place more emphasis on individual modes of transport. This would increase travel benefits for some but diminish benefits for others, and hence work against the Council’s overall desire for fairness, and the strategy for increasing opportunities for everyone. Issues of accessibility, congestion and air quality would be less likely to be addressed. The approach adopted is felt to offer a balanced strategy benefitting the whole community.

10.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

10.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

10.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Laraine Manley, Executive Director, Place

10.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

10.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report describing progress on the development of a new Transport Strategy for Sheffield that seeks to improve the quality of life, environment and range of opportunities for the people and businesses of the city. It sought Cabinet’s approval to the initial Transport Vision document attached to the report as a basis for initial public consultation.

10.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet endorses the draft Sheffield Transport Vision as a basis for commencing public consultation in the New Year 2018; this then to guide the development of the full Transport Strategy.   

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

Cabinet is asked to approve the draft Sheffield Transport Vision now appended to the report, in order to allow public consultation to take place on the broad issues and challenges we face over the next 20 years. The results of that consultation will then be fed back to Cabinet, and the Vision refined prior to further development work on a full Transport Strategy and draft delivery programme of interventions.

10.3.2

This process will enable the Council to adopt a clear strategic approach to transport for the next 20 years. The Transport Vision, and later emerging Transport Strategy, will also support the local economy, the developing Sheffield Local Plan, and help influence and inform the refresh of the Sheffield City-Region Transport Strategy.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

One alternative would be not to have a long-term transport strategy. This option would, however, diminish Sheffield City Council’s influence on transport in the City, and weaken the support a transport strategy could provide towards the local economy.

10.4.2

Other alternatives could place more emphasis on individual modes of transport. This would increase travel benefits for some but diminish benefits for others, and hence work against the Council’s overall desire for fairness, and the strategy for increasing opportunities for everyone. Issues of accessibility, congestion and air quality would be less likely to be addressed. The approach adopted is felt to offer a balanced strategy benefitting the whole community.