Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 4551
Received: 01/09/2021
Respondent: Mrs Kathryn Smith
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 I believe that if a new settlement is required it should Twinwoods with a guided busway or parkway as his will benefit Bedford town centre not force more traffic into St Neots
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 I believe that if a new settlement is required it should Twinwoods with a guided busway or parkway as his will benefit Bedford town centre not force more traffic into St Neots