LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN 1 & 2

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The Isle of Wight Council's Local Transport Plans (LTP) sets out the five year framework for the development of a sustainable transport strategy on the Isle of Wight.

The first LTP was adopted in 2001 and covers the years 2001 to 2006. The Council’s first LTP can be accessed here. The Council have recently completed their second LTP covering 2006-2011. Click here to access the Council’s second LTP.

The Carisbrooke Local Accessibility Partnership have recently completed a number of initiatives in and around the Carisbrooke Park Estate area. Click here to view the infrastructure improvements.

ISLE OF WIGHT QUALITY TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (INCLUDING FREIGHT FORUM)

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The Isle of Wight Quality Transport Partnership is an independent organisation comprising of transport operators, providers, interest and user groups. The group considers transport issues across and to the Isle of Wight and are currently considering freight issues. Click here to view more information about the work of the QTP.

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL TO SCHOOL

The Isle of Wight Council promotes active (walking and cycling) and sustainable (bus, train and carshare) travel to school. A Sustainable Travel to School Strategy has been written, please click here to access. Public consultation of the daft strategy closed on 31st January 2008, please click here to view. Schools are developing travel plans and further details, including examples of completed plans, are available at Eduwight. Click here to view.

CYCLE FORUM

The Isle of wight Council host a stakeholder cycle forum that meets on a quarterly basis. click here for more information.
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SOLENT TRANSPORT

The Isle of Wight Council are a supportive member of the recently established Solent Transport partnership.
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Solent Transport is a partnership of local transport stakeholders who seek to develop an integrated and seamless transport system for the Solent region that strengthens the local economy whilst also protecting the environment. The partnership’s website can be viewed at www.solent-transport.org.uk.

RYDE TRANSPORT STRATEGY

A Public Realm Strategy for Ryde is currently being developed and will provide an agreed overall design vision for Ryde. The Ryde Transport Strategy outlines the key transport issues for Ryde and identifies possible options for the future.
Click here to download a copy of the Transport Strategy in Adobe PDF format.

NEWPORT PEDESTRIANISATION

In 2002 the Council consulted on the possibility of pedestrianising sections of Newport High Street. Click here for more details.

RAIL STUDIES

In 2001, two important rail reports were released. The SRA report looked at the development of the Ryde to Shanklin line. Whilst the IW Council report examined what options exist to extend beyond the existing line back into Newport, Ventnor and Cowes.