Question 17: Do you agree with the proposed approach to the management of transport, access an the public realm in Southend Central Area? Please explain your answer.

Comment

Representation ID: 2375

Received: 12/02/2016

Respondent: Procuresure Consulting

Southend-On-Sea needs more innovative transport solutions. Other cities such as Manchester etc have reverted back to the tram system and park and ride schemes. There is no connectivity from rail other than car or walking. To resurrect a tram system would not only provide an efficient form of transport but enhance the sea side feel that Southend is missing. Parking is also an issue and any new development should provide a self-sufficient parking solution and stop commercial and retail parking in residential areas

Comment

Representation ID: 2377

Received: 12/02/2016

Respondent: Procuresure Consulting

Southend-On-Sea central area is poorly lit and pedestrian routes for commuters from Southend Central station are seen as unsafe. Most commuters will travel in the hours of darkness whether it be morning or night and to encourage walking around the central areas better lighting is required.

Comment

Representation ID: 2379

Received: 12/02/2016

Respondent: Procuresure Consulting

The central area is highly residential and traffic speed is too high; especially in the residential areas of Clifftown. Traffic calming options should be installed to reduce traffic speed in these areas.

Comment

Representation ID: 2388

Received: 12/02/2016

Respondent: Procuresure Consulting

1 parking space per flat is totally unrealistic in this age

Comment

Representation ID: 2433

Received: 01/03/2016

Respondent: National Federation for the Blind

All pedestrian areas should be kept free of obstacles, and no cycling should be allowed in these areas. All walking areas should be well lit, and where there are seats they should be so positioned that they do not cause a hazard.

Comment

Representation ID: 2434

Received: 01/03/2016

Respondent: National Federation for the Blind

Parking should be provided for disabled drivers close to shops. There is no mention of parking for disabled people in the document.

Comment

Representation ID: 2435

Received: 01/03/2016

Respondent: National Federation for the Blind

There should be bus routes to cover all parts of the town these should be reliable, frequent, accessible and available 7 days a week and at Bank holidays. Currently there are no bus routes from Chalkwell to the Kursaal.