Leicester City Council is consulting on a new Draft Leicester Transport Plan which sets out the Council’s transport vision, ambitions and priorities for the city over the next 15 years. The council is also exploring the potential role a workplace parking levy could play in supporting delivery of the transport plan and initial thinking is also being consulted on.
A new Transport Plan for Leicester is needed to respond to the many issues facing the city including enabling city economic and population growth, tackling climate emergency and air quality challenges, improving health and physical activity levels and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The draft plan proposes a big step forward for public transport, cycling and walking in the city. It focuses on three main areas:
- Developing connected main transport corridors and stations
- Improving transport within local neighbourhoods
- Managing demand for car use.
The Leicester Transport Plan recognises that many journeys begin or end outside the city boundaries and considers transport matters that impact on the wider Leicester Urban Area.
The plan sets out transport ambitions over the period to 2036:
- 100% zero emission vehicles
- More people regularly working from home and more responsible use of cars for necessary trips only
- Public transport, park and ride, cycling or personal e-mobility will be the first choice for longer journeys for most people.
- Active transport, cycling and walking will be the first choice for shorter journeys for most people
- A thriving, accessible city centre that is easy to move around in and supports economic growth in the whole city
- Healthier neighbourhoods, aiming for all local services to be available by walking or cycling within 15 minutes, with cleaner air and a safer local environment
- A rush-hour free city, gradually managing traffic to reduce peak hour demands
Key transport plan projects include:
- ‘Greenlines’ cross city public transport network
- Active Travel – Cycling and Walking
- Leicester Railway Station Transformation
The council are very keen to hear your views on their plans and how you think they can improve transport in the city.
To view the consultation document and take part in the online consultation, click here.
If you would like to discuss the new transport plan for Leicester, a virtual meeting can be arranged. To arrange this contact: transport.strategy@leicester.gov.uk