Comment
New Local Plan
Representation ID: 3714
Received: 02/04/2019
Respondent: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council - Parks and Open Spaces
Any new development to the north should have sustainable travel at its hart with links to existing transport hubs and facilities. The use of tram or guided busway as part of the transport solution along with well designed dedicated cycle ways should from part of a transport solution. A new road connection will be required which should link to the north allowing for traffic to bypass the existing busy road network. Any new road should embrace or be able to adapt to future travel methods such as driverless cars and electric vehicle charging. All roads and transport links should have soft landscaping along the length and where practical incorporate planting in to the surface.
Any new development to the north should have sustainable travel at its hart with links to existing transport hubs and facilities. The use of tram or guided busway as part of the transport solution along with well designed dedicated cycle ways should from part of a transport solution. A new road connection will be required which should link to the north allowing for traffic to bypass the existing busy road network. Any new road should embrace or be able to adapt to future travel methods such as driverless cars and electric vehicle charging. All roads and transport links should have soft landscaping along the length and where practical incorporate planting in to the surface.