Do you have ideas to make transport better?
Dear Supporter
Did you know, the Government is developing "a strategy which will set the high-level direction for how transport should be designed, built and operated in England over the next 10 years"?
The Integrated National Transport Strategy is a big deal. It could help deliver the kind of joined-up, sustainable transport network that we've long campaigned for... but only if it addresses the real problems that transport users face daily.
The Government has put out a 'call for ideas', to help it develop the strategy. It wants to hear from "people who use any form of transport," so if YOU have ideas for making transport better, this is an opportunity to make your voice heard.
The call for ideas is a simple series of questions. It asks about the modes of transport you use, followed by the changes you would like to see for each mode. And finally there are some more over-arching questions about things like how the transport system could be better 'joined up'.
Whether you're a bus or train passenger, a cyclist, walker or wheeler, you no doubt have views about how transport could be improved. Your ideas don't need to be original or earth-shattering – in fact, wouldn't it be brilliant if the Government received sackfuls of suggestions for the kind of common-sense changes that are so obviously needed? Things like...
- Simple, affordable tickets
- Up-to-date timetables at bus stops
- Safe cycling routes and secure cycle parking
- More car clubs and opportunities for car-sharing
- More rail stations (and it should go without saying, but ensure they have step-free routes, accessible for all).
The call for ideas closes on 20 February. Please fill it in if you can. Let's seize this opportunity to call for good, affordable, sustainable transport for all!
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