Issue - decisions

Resolved:  (i)      That that the Draft Transport Strategy set out in Annex B to the report be approved as the basis for consultation on York’s future local transport policies.

Reason:     To ensure that transport policy reflects the priorities outlined in the 10 Year Strategies and the Local Plan.

                   (ii)      That authority be delegated to the Director for Environment, Transport and Planning, in consultation with the Executive Member for Transport, to commence a period of stakeholder and resident consultation on the Transport Policy.

(iii)     That it be noted that a report will be brought forward to Executive following consultation on the proposed policy context in Annex B, along with a list of schemes and policies which the council will seek to deliver.

Reason:     To gain residents’ and stakeholders’ views on the strategy and provide time to respond within the timescale of a new Local Transport Plan by 2024, as prescribed by Devolution and the Department for Transport’s current expectations.

(iv)    That it be noted that the guidance from the Department for Transport on Local Transport Plans has not yet been issued.

Reason:     To put in context the timelines and challenges for producing a full Local Transport Plan.

                   (v)     That authority be delegated to the Director of Environment, Transport and Planning, in consultation with the Executive Member for Transport, to provide a response to the expected consultation by the Department for Transport on future Local Transport Plans.

Reason:     To ensure that a response can be made in accordance with government timelines, and that the priorities and policies for York are made clear to Government.