Comment

Representation ID: 10455

Received: 27/07/2022

Respondent: Conservative Group

Agent: Bedford Borough Councillor

We support the objectives of the Transport Strategy although as stated do not agree with its dependence on EWR. However, there is no reference to the need for a comprehensive network of safe cycle routes. There has been some unstructured and piecemeal efforts made by the Council but nothing that meets the existing need or will encourage more people to use cycling as an option to car travel.
Similarly the reliance on current rural locations for over 10.000 of the proposed new dwellings also does nothing to encourage a reduced dependence on the car.