Travel Plans in Gateshead
The Government's definition of a Travel Plan is:
"A package of initiatives to tackle different aspects of transport, including commuter journeys, business travel and fleet management"
Travel Plans are created voluntarily to manage transport issues and for development or planning purposes.
Reasons for developing a Travel Plan include:
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Delays and personal stress caused by traffic jams;
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Parking problems;
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Congestion resulting in poor air quality;
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Increased noise pollution.
The Council gives advice to developers and other organisations wishing to develop a Travel Plan. It has also prepared its own Travel Plan which is being implemented over a 5 year period.