How we move: Your chance to help shape future of transport in Hull
TRAFFIC: Hull’s busy Newland Avenue. Picture by Tom Arran Commercial Photography
By Simon Bristow
Residents, organisations and businesses are being invited to help shape the future of travel in Hull by taking part in a consultation on the Local Transport Plan.
Three drop-in sessions are being held this month, with the first at Trinity Market on Friday, as part of Hull’s Local Transport Plan: 2021-2026 Refresh.
Contributors will play their part in shaping this key area of policy as the city council seeks to “develop a safe and efficient transport system with greener alternatives”.
The way people and goods move around Hull is a crucial part of how the city develops in economic, social and environmental terms, and the council is seeking views from the public to understand their transport priorities.
As part of this wider consultation, two surveys took place last year and focused on the active travel aspect of transport, in an effort to understand the current barriers to improving sustainable travel in Hull.
The latest survey findings showed that 70 per cent of respondents would be able to travel at least two to three miles on a bike, while 80 per cent say they would be able to travel at the same distance on foot.
The survey also revealed that 43 per cent of those who are considering switching to more sustainable forms of transport for shorter journeys would do so to help the environment.
Garry Taylor, assistant director for major projects, culture and place, said: “Over the last year we’ve carried out two transport-focused surveys in a bid to understand how people in our city choose to travel, and how we can improve modes of sustainable transport for people from all walks of life.
“The feedback that we have received will ensure that the Local Transport Plan takes everyone’s needs into account and will help the local authority to make sure this future transport plan is focused on the right priorities and actions.”
The council said the aim of the LTP is to provide and develop a safe and efficient transport system with greener alternatives, including improved public transport, cycling and walking, and the provision of electric car charging points, in a bid to reduce pollution and congestion, and enable more active travel.
To take part in the consultation now, visit the Hull City Council website or text ‘panel’ to 60030.
By taking part, you will be entered into a prize draw to win prizes of £500, £250, £150 and £100 in high street shopping vouchers.
The details of the drop-in sessions are:
Friday May 13, Trinity Market, 10am to 3pm
Tuesday May 17, Paragon Interchange, 8am to 2pm
Wednesday May 18, Paragon Interchange, noon to 6pm.