Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3954
Received: 29/08/2021
Respondent: Mr Mark Potts
The transport model used by AECOM is fundamentally flawed because the model has not been
validated / calibrated (particularly with respect to public transport), a strategic model has been used
incorrectly and the data has not been tested. AECOM have significantly undervalued the number of
vehicle trips. Dennybrook is too far from the proposed new E-W rail station to cause such a
significant reduction in car use. Therefore we believe that if a new settlement is required it should
be at Little Barford. Our second choice would be Twinwoods with a guided busway or parkway
station.
The transport model used by AECOM is fundamentally flawed because the model has not been
validated / calibrated (particularly with respect to public transport), a strategic model has been used
incorrectly and the data has not been tested. AECOM have significantly undervalued the number of
vehicle trips. Dennybrook is too far from the proposed new E-W rail station to cause such a
significant reduction in car use. Therefore we believe that if a new settlement is required it should
be at Little Barford. Our second choice would be Twinwoods with a guided busway or parkway
station.