Purpose

To agree to adopt the Sustainable Modes of
Travel to School Strategy

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 

 That the Executive:
 

                      
i)   
Noted the findings of the public consultation
analysis for the Sustainable Travel to Education Strategy which
forms Section 7.5 of this report.

                    
ii)   
Approved and adopted the Sustainable Travel to
Education Strategy which forms Appendix A of this report as
a Council policy document.

Reason for Recommendations: The Sustainable Travel to
Education Strategy has been prepared in line with the governments
guidance and has been developed to enable the Council
to:
 

·    
Assess and audit of sustainable travel options
within the local authority,

·    
Develop a strategy for the promotion of sustainable
travel to schools and other educational or training
facilities.

·    
Identify prioritised cycling and walking
infrastructure improvements for future investment.

 

Alternative Options Considered:
 

·    
While it would be possible to develop a Sustainable
Travel to Education Strategy based on a different methodology to
that contained in Government Guidance, this is not recommended as
it would mean that the Council would be unlikely to fulfil its duty
under the Education and Inspections Act 2006.

·    
Not adopt the Northamptonshire Sustainable Modes of
Travel Strategy.

Neither of these options are
recommended.