A residential travel plan is a package of measures designed to
reduce car use originating from new housing by supporting
alternative and sustainable forms of transport alongside reducing
the need to travel in the first place. Residential travel plans
should help developments overcome problems of accessibility and
ensure they perform better in terms of walking, cycling and public
transport access.
When faced with a new development, local communities are often
concerned about the level of traffic that may be generated and
parking problems that may arise. Residential travel plans can
help overcome such concerns by finding new ways of addressing
residents’ travel needs and demonstrating how to influence their
travel choices.
Additionally, residential travel plans offer genuine
benefits.
For Developers:
Enabling higher densities of housing development, and therefore
increased profit margins.
Potentially reducing the need for expenditure on new transport
infrastructure.
For New Occupiers:
Better access to essential services and jobs.
Improved travel options.
Opportunity for a healthier lifestyle.
More vibrant communities to live in.
Schemes could include:
1. Welcome packs for residents with free travel information
and free introductory period passes.
2. Upgraded local bus services.
3. Walking and cycling routes to key locations.
4. Bikes for residents to use.
5. Car clubs.
6. Car share schemes.
7. A dedicated travel plan coordinator
Please see attached link of the DfT guidance
Making Residential Travel Plans Work (PDF,
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By using sustainable transport, you can help make Suffolk a more
prosperous and dynamic place to
live.