Local Transport Strategy 2008-2013
Our Local Transport Strategy (LTS) (PDF, 15.3Mb) sets out our vision, objectives and proposals for local transportation over the next five years.
It will guide the actions and priorities of North Ayrshire Council on local transportation issues. We will use it to influence the actions of a range of partner organisations who also deliver aspects of transport within North Ayrshire's boundaries and the surrounding region.
We will work closely with partner organisations to deliver the LTS. They play a vital role in ensuring that the transport network is as efficient, inclusive, safe, integrated and sustainable.
Vision
Our vision is to:
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Integrate all forms of transport, land use planning, and other strategic policies of the Council relating to economic regeneration, development, and the environment;
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Maintain and enhance the choice of mode of transport to ensure that all sections of the community have safe, secure and equal opportunity of access to all local facilities, and good transport links to other parts of the country; and
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Manage and contain any future growth in traffic and promote alternatives, to ensure that problems of traffic congestion and air pollution do not develop.
LTS Objectives
Our objectives are:
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To promote social inclusion by connecting communities to facilities and services, and increasing the accessibility of the transport network;
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To promote economic growth by maximising the effectiveness and efficiency of transport services, infrastructure and networks;
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To minimise the environmental footprint of transport services, infrastructure and networks;
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To improve the integration of the transport system between different services and modes, and with other relevant local, regional, and national policies; and
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To reduce accidents and enhance the personal safety of all users of the transport network, by improving the safety and security of journeys.