Agenda item
The Sheffield Transport Strategy - Adoption of Final Strategy
- Meeting of Co-operative Executive, Wednesday 20 March 2019 2.00 pm (Item 15.)
- View the background to item 15.
Report of the Executive Director, Place.
Decision:
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The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining the stakeholder engagement which has been recently undertaken on the Sheffield Transport Strategy, and the proposed updates to the document in light of new evidence and other developments, especially the declaration of a Climate Emergency by Sheffield City Council’s meeting of 6 February, 2019. The report also provided an update on the emerging programme of projects. The final version of the Sheffield Transport Strategy was presented for formal adoption. |
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15.2 |
RESOLVED: That Cabinet approves the adoption of the final version of the Sheffield Transport Strategy, as set out in appendix 3 of the report, subject to an amended cover sheet and foreword as agreed. |
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15.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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15.3.1 |
There is very strong public recognition that “doing nothing” is not an option, and that the adverse impacts of increased congestion have to be addressed. The proposed Transport Strategy draws on the evidence available to identify key themes and early candidate projects for inclusion in a developing long-term strategic programme (an Action Plan), with further consultation to engage people in that developing programme. |
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15.3.2 |
This process will enable the Council to adopt a clear strategic approach to transport for the next 20 years, in close alignment with parallel work on Transport for the North priorities, with Sheffield City Region investment decisions, and with other cross-cutting work on the Sheffield Plan, the City Centre Plan and housing plans. |
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15.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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15.4.1 |
One alternative would be to not 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. |
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15.4.3 |
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. |
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15.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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15.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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15.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Laraine Manley, Executive Director, Place |
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15.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Economic and Environmental Wellbeing |
Minutes:
15.1 |
The Executive Director, Place submitted a report outlining the stakeholder engagement which has been recently undertaken on the Sheffield Transport Strategy, and the proposed updates to the document in light of new evidence and other developments, especially the declaration of a Climate Emergency by Sheffield City Council’s meeting of 6 February, 2019. The report also provided an update on the emerging programme of projects. The final version of the Sheffield Transport Strategy was presented for formal adoption. |
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15.2 |
RESOLVED: That Cabinet approves the adoption of the final version of the Sheffield Transport Strategy, as set out in appendix 3 of the report, subject to an amended cover sheet and foreword as agreed. |
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15.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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15.3.1 |
There is very strong public recognition that “doing nothing” is not an option, and that the adverse impacts of increased congestion have to be addressed. The proposed Transport Strategy draws on the evidence available to identify key themes and early candidate projects for inclusion in a developing long-term strategic programme (an Action Plan), with further consultation to engage people in that developing programme. |
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15.3.2 |
This process will enable the Council to adopt a clear strategic approach to transport for the next 20 years, in close alignment with parallel work on Transport for the North priorities, with Sheffield City Region investment decisions, and with other cross-cutting work on the Sheffield Plan, the City Centre Plan and housing plans. |
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15.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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15.4.1 |
One alternative would be to not 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. |
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15.4.2 |
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. |
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Supporting documents:
- Sheffield Transport Strategy (1), item 15. PDF 359 KB
- Appendix 1 Summary of Sheffield Transport Strategy engagement and office.._, item 15. PDF 388 KB
- Appendix 2 - list of proposed amendments to the transport strategy, item 15. PDF 207 KB
- Appendix 3 TRANSPORT STRATEGY FINAL Cab version (March 2019), item 15. PDF 1 MB