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Key Issues, Aims & Impacts


Emerging Issues

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THEMES | Supporting Communities

   

Key Issue 2:

Lack of transport is a barrier to community participation.
 

Aim:

Improve transport links to community resources.


Objective:
Ensure appropriate transport to mitigate barriers to accessing community facilities, resources and opportunities.
Action
  • Audit of all available community and voluntary sector transport.
  • Actively promote integration between planning and transport.
  • Assessment of transport needs across communities of Derwentside.
Lead Partner
Durham County Council, Derwentside District Council
Impact by 2010
  • Integrated transport strategy for Derwentside.
  • Reduce the need to travel by delivering sustainable transport choices and accessible solutions.
  • Transport information publicised in all Community Information Points across District.
  • Rural Communities will have access to transport linking them to local facilities.
  • Increase in number of Community transport vehicles in Derwentside.

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