Decision details

District of Lancaster Highways and Transport Masterplan

Decision status: Information Only

Is Key decision?: No

Decisions:

The County Council's Specialist Adviser, Transportation presented a PowerPoint presentation on the District of Lancaster Highways and Transport Masterplan.

 

The Committee was informed that the district of Lancaster had been identified as a major location for economic and housing growth, supported by its university, city centre, and the prospect of further growth as an energy centre and port serving Lancashire and the wider North.

 

The Masterplan therefore presented a programme of infrastructure delivery and further work, setting out a vision for travel and transport across the district that would build on the legacy of the completed Heysham to M6 Link Road (the Bay Gateway).

 

The master planning exercise identified problems, gaps and opportunities on the highways and public transport systems serving Lancaster and, importantly, how they impacted on the County's economy. The Masterplan also identified infrastructure solutions required to regenerate Morecambe Town Centre and sea front.

 

The Committee noted that current highways and transport issues across the district included:

·  Congestion in Lancaster city centre (especially around the gyratory system), Galgate and Carnforth;

·  Barriers to pedestrian and cycle movement in Lancaster and Morecambe;

·  Environmental issues, especially relating to air quality;

·  Rail connections were not as good as they should be.

 

The Masterplan and the proposals contained were welcomed as a positive plan for the area covered.

 

Resolved: That the District of Lancaster Highways and Transport Masterplan, and proposals contained be noted.

 

Date of decision: 02/11/2016

Decided at meeting: 02/11/2016 - LEP - Transport for Lancashire Committee