The Story Unfolds
Nottingham as a Core City
Connectivity Transport
Led by: Greater Nottingham Transport Partnership
The problem:
Britain's roads continue to get more congested. Yet the ability to get around easily is vital for a successful economy. It is also essential to protect our environment from both gridlock and car fumes. We need to keep our city a clean, green place that companies want to invest in - and we must protect our planet.
The answer:
The City and County Councils have worked together on the statutory Local Transport Plan. When the Government reviewed progress last year, it was awarded the joint top marks in the country. The plan has meant that the growth of road traffic has almost stopped in Greater Nottingham, although the use of public transport is growing - and unemployment is down. However we cannot afford to be complacent. We have to plan for more prosperity without pollution. The City and the County Councils are preparing the next Local Transport Plan to cover the next five years. It contains many elements that must be put in place.
| Action | Who leads? | Timescales |
|---|---|---|
| Planning and implementation of LTP2 programme of transport improvements | City and County Councils | ongoing |
| Promote use and understanding of the above through The Big Wheel | GNTP | ongoing |
| Continue planning for redeveloped rail station | Station Masterplan Project Board | ongoing |
| Further development of Link bus services | City Council | ongoing |
| Improved pedestrian and cycle links | City and County Councils | ongoing |
| Development of ring road interchanges | City Council | 2006 |
| NET Lines 2 and 3 delivered | NET Team / City and County Councils | 2006 |