Thurrock - CSTP15 - TRANSPORT IN GREATER THURROCK

CSTP15 - TRANSPORT IN GREATER THURROCK

In Greater Thurrock, accessibility, especially to work, education and healthcare, will be improved. To achieve this the Council and partners will:

Promote and support the use of passenger services that respond to demand particularly in areas with poor accessibility.
Integrate local passenger transport services with the inter-urban public transport routes such as SERT.
Prioritise Rights of Way/Bridleway improvements, such as the Mardyke Valley route, that contribute to the development of the Greengrid.
Develop local walking and cycle routes that link to the Thurrock urban area and that link the National Cycle Network Route 13 to employment. Access to London Gateway will be a priority. These local routes will also form an integral part of the Greengrid strategic and local green links. Wherever possible the design and route selection will assist to deliver biodiversity enhancement and habitat corridors.
Support more sustainable and healthy travel patterns through school and workplace travel plans, particularly in South Ockendon and in accessing London Gateway. The latter should include improved public transport interchange at Stanford-le-Hope railway station and with SERT, to connect with local bus services to London Gateway.
Growth or regeneration areas will also undergo transport network improvements where new accesses are required, particularly for sustainable transport modes.
Ensure new development, especially London Gateway, promotes high levels of accessibility by sustainable transport modes and local services are conveniently located to reduce the need to travel by car.

Key Diagrams and Maps

Key Diagram

Transport proposals will be included in the Site Specific Allocations and Policies DPD and on the Proposals Map, where appropriate.