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Draft Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 2035
Received: 16/02/2017
Respondent: Transport for the West Midlands
Welcome challenges noted in the Plan.
Not all transport challenges been noted, in particular connectivity issues which could constrain growth.
1) West Midlands motorway network - subject to heavy congestion, traffic delays and poor journey reliability.
2) Increasing capacity and overcrowding issue on rail.
3) Planning for demographic changes. E.g. over 65s increasing car dependency.
4) Challenge H should include transport barriers to specific developments e.g. Birmingham Airport.
see letter
"Overall we are very supportive of the plan and its in alignment with our Movement for Growth and SEP. But we have raised some points concerning parking policy, and more promotion of walking and cycling. "