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Local Transport Plan Guidance. Phil Killingley Regional and Local Strategy 1 April 2009. Key messages. Local Government White Paper – two ways of looking at it Central Government’s role - Support and challenge. What is the role of central Government?. Local Transport Act 2008 .
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Local Transport Plan Guidance Phil Killingley Regional and Local Strategy 1 April 2009
Key messages • Local Government White Paper – two ways of looking at it • Central Government’s role - Support and challenge
Local Transport Act 2008 Authorities to judge how long LTPs last LTPs must be kept under review Requirement for strategies and implementation plans Strategy = 10 yrs+; long term Implementation plan = 3 – 5 yrs
What are we trying to work with local authorities and regions to achieve? Support the economy Reduce carbon emissions Improve quality of life Promote safety, security, health Promote equality of opportunity
We want to work with you to build capability Improving our engagement Help sector help itself Supporting best practice sharing
Support Best practice notes Shorter guidance
What research are we commissioning? • Programme management • Option generation and modelling (Distillate) • Appraisal of carbon impacts of programmes
Timetable 9 Apr consultation analysis guidance Dec Feb Apr Jun Aug