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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the attached draft Central Eastleigh Transport Strategy principles be published for consultation purposes.

2. Reason

2.1 The Central Eastleigh Transport Strategy has been developed in recognition of the impact of traffic levels and patterns of vehicle movement in and around central Eastleigh.

2.2 The proposed redevelopment of the Pirelli site to the west of Eastleigh town centre and other development sites will have an impact on traffic levels and patterns of vehicle movements in and around central Eastleigh.

2.3 An allocation of £500,000 from 2002/03 to 2004/05 is included in the South West Hampshire Transport Strategy (SWHTS) capital programme to enhance facilities in Eastleigh town centre.

2.4 The priorities for network management improvements identified in the Central Eastleigh Transport Plan undertaken in 1998 remain. However, prior to bringing forward network management improvements (funded through the SWHTS capital programme) designed to enhance safety for vulnerable road users, it is necessary to fully consider the impacts of the Pirelli and other developments. Every effort needs to be made to ensure that network management proposals, funded through the SWHTS capital programme, are designed not only to overcome existing traffic and safety problems but also to contribute towards mitigation of the impacts of the development sites, and to provide added value to off-site network improvements funded by the developments. The Strategy includes an action plan to target funding sources to the most appropriate schemes.

2.5 It is proposed to undertake a period of consultation with statutory organisations, local interest groups and the general public, to enable the County Council and Eastleigh Borough Council to adopt and implement a strategy to address transport issues in central Eastleigh. The consultation programme will involve cooperation with Eastleigh Borough Council.

2.6 The Strategy principles were endorsed by the South West Hampshire Transport Strategy Members' Panel on 24 October 2002 - report attached.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 No other suitable options available.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or a Member or Officer consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor K B Estlin

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