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Powerful presentation from Adrian Cooper on climate issues around movement in Shrewsbury @bigtownplan session today. Huge investment needed. Who will make sure this happens? @marcheslep @shroplivebiz @DC4Battlefield
... bur policies are off track so huge challenge to get better transport that is fossil-fuel-free
Towns and city centres around the world are removing traffic and creating great environments...
... it's got to be a whole town approach with safe cycle network. YES. E-bikes are a game changer.
... Phil Jones calls for Low Traffic Zones (plural), and for this to include whole town centre
... success relies on good walking, cycling and public transport AND baring down on access by car
... Phil Jones says envisaged walking and cycling network is not yet fine grained enough
.... we need a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) if we are to get access to govt. funds
...summary from Phil Jones. Great presentation!
... next up; Steve Brown from Shropshire Council. 'Covid has accelerated and galvanised - we could so something better for the town'
... plans afoot for pedestrianisation and low traffic zone in town centre
... county wide Local Transport Plan has to get this right...
.. this bit is controversial county wide as will mean chasing bus on town edge to a 'connect' service. What do you think?
...By the way, it's been all blokes presenting so far. Should have a think about that @bigtownplan
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... @ZeroCarbonShro1 has laid out a route map to eliminate greenhouse has emissions by 2030. Active travel will make huge contribution
... note 'single ticket' but here. That sould be a huge win for the whole county.
... Mark repeats point about appointing someone to lead on walking and cycling. Actually the whole route to zero needs big team of proactive project managers!
... big green tourist opportunity here says Mark.
... final speaker David Gillam @City_ID
... wayfinding especially for visitors who get confused by the river! (Its true - its pops up everywhere)
... waiting to hear about how this brings in the nice bits for visitors outside the loop #AbbeyForegate #Frankwell #Coleham @flax_maltings...
... bit jargon heavy this bit, but showing some use of what is distinctive about Shrewsbury in wayfinding signs and design
Now Q&A. made clear that Big Town Plan is NOT dependant on the North West 'Relief' Road. Good to hear.
... Adrian says need proper carbon impact assessment of NWRR including 'embedded' (the fossil fuel used in building it).
... now Q&A on bus station. Removal seems to be driven by commercial considerations (value of land!). Space hungry bus station difficult says Phil Jones. What do you think? I thought the whole point was creating space for PEOPLE!? That has to include their public transport need.
... comments on 'walking and cycling not for everyone'. Phil points out that many people with disabilities can and do cycle - it can be a mobility aid.
Some thoughtful responses to questions but surely movement and transport has expertise beyond this demographic
That's it. Very interesting. Thanks to presenters.
