Transport changes could be coming to South Essex
Castle Point Borough Council is urging residents to take part in South Essex transport consultation
Future transport investment in South Essex is up for consultation.
The South Essex Implementation Plan sets out proposals for transport changes in the region.
Castle Point Borough Council has encouraged residents to respond to the public consultation, so that transport infrastructure can change in the best way for residents.
Cllr Tim Copsey, Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning said: “Castle Point Borough Council responded to Essex County Council’s (ECC) consultation last year on the overarching transport strategy and we’re really pleased that ECC listened. We submitted detailed representations that align with the ambitions of the Castle Point Plan and reflect the significant effort the Council made in gathering robust evidence to support our case. Many of the priorities we raised - such as improved accessibility to Canvey, better public transport, safer walking and cycling routes and enhanced road safety are now reflected in the South Essex Implementation Plan.”
“While the Council has yet to make a formal response, it is really important that residents respond to this consultation and make their voices heard.”
Key proposals for Castle Point include:
· South Essex Bus Metro
· A129 bus corridor – Hadleigh to Rayleigh
· Dial-a-ride Canvey
· A127/A130 Fairglen - interchange improvements
· A127 Strategic package
· Thames Coastal Protection
· Castle Point walking and cycling improvements
· A13 Sustainable corridor
· Canvey access improvement
· Canvey surface water flooding
· Canvey town centre
· A13 improvements
The council will be making a formal response to the consultation at a meeting on 16th September.