Decision details

 That the Executive:

                       i)    Noted the findings of the public consultation analysis for the Sustainable Travel to Education Strategy which forms Section 7.5 of this report.

                     ii)    Approved and adopted the Sustainable Travel to Education Strategy which forms Appendix A of this report as a Council policy document.

Reason for Recommendations: The Sustainable Travel to Education Strategy has been prepared in line with the governments guidance and has been developed to enable the Council to:

·     Assess and audit of sustainable travel options within the local authority,

·     Develop a strategy for the promotion of sustainable travel to schools and other educational or training facilities.

·     Identify prioritised cycling and walking infrastructure improvements for future investment.

Alternative Options Considered:

·     While it would be possible to develop a Sustainable Travel to Education Strategy based on a different methodology to that contained in Government Guidance, this is not recommended as it would mean that the Council would be unlikely to fulfil its duty under the Education and Inspections Act 2006.

·     Not adopt the Northamptonshire Sustainable Modes of Travel Strategy.

Neither of these options are recommended.