Local Transport Plan Strategy 2011-2026 (LTP3)

The Draft LTP3 Strategy document explains the forward transport priorities in Stoke-on-Trent. It consists of nine Chapters plus Appendices:

  • Chapter 1 – describes the priorities of the previous LTP and the schemes and initiatives successfully delivered. This chapter may be of interest to policy makers and local residents.
  • Chapter 2 – provides the policy background to this LTP. This chapter may be useful for those who wish to familiarise themselves with high level transport policy.
  • Chapter 3 – contains an outline of recent studies conducted locally and some wider issues such as peak oil. Useful for those interested in local policy.
  • Chapter 4 – details the current challenges facing the city. Useful for all readers as it provides a valuable basis for the next chapter.
  • Chapter 5 – outlines the LTP goals and policies for the period 2011/12 to 2025/26.
  • Chapter 6 – defines the geographical scope of the LTP and considers existing and future travel patterns. This chapter is recommended reading for anybody interested in local transport issues.
  • Chapter 7 – provides details the existing networks strengths and weaknesses, this chapter will be useful for people who do not know the area well.
  • Chapter 8 – provides an overview of the value and costs associated with the transport network, describes some of the key maintenance issues within the city; and finally.
  • Chapter 9 – provides suggested transport investment approaches for the city. Everybody will be interested in this chapter.
  • Appendix A - LTP2 Objectives and Measures
  • Appendix B - accessibility plots

    The LTP3 strategy document, Appendix B and a summary can be downloaded below:

    Draft Stoke-on-Trent LTP3 Strategy - main document

    Draft Stoke-on-Trent LTP3 Strategy - Appendix B

    Draft Stoke-on-Trent LTP3 Strategy - summary

    Equality Impact Assessment
    We have a duty under race, disability and gender legislation to carry out an Equality Impact Assessment of our LTP. We have completed an Equality Impact Assessment to help determine how the Stoke-on-Trent LTP3 affects different groups of people.

    Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
    A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) has been conducted to improve the LTP3 Strategy.

    Health Impact Assessmnet
    A Health Impact Assessment has been conducted to improve the LTP3 Strategy.

    Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)
    A Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Report has been produced for the Stoke-on-Trent LTP3.

    LTP3 Strategy Focus Groups
    As part of the consultation on the LTP3 Strategy a series of focus groups were conducted.