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Travel Plans
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All significant traffic-generating or large-scale developments exceeding the threshold criteria levels set out in Sheffield City Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance on the Preparation of Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, will be required to prepare and implement a Travel Plan in support of development proposals.
Travel Plans are an important component of sustainability, helping: to overcome transport problems such as parking and congestion: to manage the demand for trips, by identifying opportunities to reduce the need to travel; and to promote travel choice.
In line with emerging SDF policies and recent Government guidance, there is an increased emphasis being placed on the monitoring and reporting of the effectiveness of Travel Plans.
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Considerations for developing a travel plan
- Much of the information required to develop a Travel Plan is contained within the Transport Assessment. (In particular trip generation data can assist in setting SMART targets.)
- Is there an existing Framework Travel Plan covering the development site? If so future detailed Travel Plans will have to be prepared in accordance with this.
- Are there wider area travel forums and networks in existence? Working with other organisations can make Travel Plan implementation easier and more effective. If not, consider developing one with site neighbours.
- Consultation and participation of site users in a Travel Plan development and preparation ensures users’ needs are met and greatly increases the chances of success.
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