Residential Travel Plans
A residential travel plan is a package of measures designed to
reduce the number of car trips from residential developments
through supporting sustainable modes of transport.
Residential travel plans offer a range of benefits to new
developments, including improved accessibility and travel options
for residents, reduced congestion in and around a new residential
development as well as helping to create sustainable and vibrant
communities that promote healthy lifestyles.
Key components of a residential travel
plan
A residential travel plan will be tailored to a particular site
with a range of measures which are specific to a particular
residential development. This can include:
- Infrastructure measures including, cycle parking, enhanced
public transport service, a car club, upgraded bus stops, good
pedestrian and cycle routes and real time passenger
information.
- Behaviour change measures including household travel
information packs, incentives such as cycle vouchers, marketing and
promotional events.
- Telecommunication points to reduce the need to travel.
- Household travel information packs plus incentives.
When a residential travel plan will be
required
- A residential travel plan will be required for all developments
over 80 dwellings. Please contact Planning Services in Peterborough
City Council before submitting a planning application for a
residential development to discuss what will be required.
- Developments between 10 to 80 dwellings should submit a travel
statement committing to implement a number of travel plan measures,
including travel information packs as a minimum.
Residential Travel Plan Guidance
We are currently writing a guidance document for developers
working on residential travel plans in Peterborough. This will be
available from the Travelchocie team. Call 01733 747474 or email
travelchoice@peterborough.gov.uk.
Useful Links
Department for Transport Guidance – Making
Residential Travel Plans Work
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/travelplans/rpt/
Department for Transport Guidance – A Guide on
Travel Plans for Developers
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/travelplans/work/
Department for Transport Guidance – Manual for
Streets
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/manforstreets
Peterborough City Council Cycling
Design guidelines
Peterborough City Council Cycling Parking
Design guidelines