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Local Transport Strategies

<p id=“task_142_ID_1”><span style=“font-weight:bold;”></span> Individual Authorities within the Metropolitan Area have developed a range of local transport strategies. There will be major revisions to reflect the outcomes of the sub-regional studies underway. These will report during 2005 and are making full use of the PRISM transport model to assist their deliberations. </p>

<p id=“task_142_ID_2”><span style=“font-weight:bold;”></span> The Black Country Study is considering long term regeneration needs in the areas of Wolverhampton City and Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall Metropolitan Councils.<span style=“mso-spacerun: yes”>&nbsp;</span> This study will establish a framework for transport improvements over the next 30 years, including new housing, leisure facilities and employment opportunities.<span style=“mso-spacerun: yes”>&nbsp;</span> This framework will provide the context for local strategies such as the Walsall Transport Strategy. </p> <p id=“task_142_ID_3”><span style=“font-weight:bold;”></span> The Coventry / Solihull / Warwickshire Sub-Regional Study will establish a framework for transport investment to support the regeneration of areas in Coventry City and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Councils. </p> <p id=“task_142_ID_4”><span style=“font-weight:bold;”></span> At the heart of our Area is Birmingham. <span style=“mso-spacerun: yes”>&nbsp;A 20-year transport strategy, </span>‘Visions’, was published by the City Council&nbsp; in 2000.<span style=“mso-spacerun: yes”>&nbsp;</span> This will be revised&nbsp; to take account of recent developments, including the growth proposals discussed with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) during 2004/05. </p> <p id=“task_142_ID_5”><span style=“font-weight:bold;”></span> In addition, the Passenger Transport Authority&#8217;s over-arching, 20-year public transport strategy for the Metropolitan Area is regularly reviewed to accommodate changing circumstances. </p> <p id=“task_142_ID_6”><span style=“font-weight:bold;”></span> Our LTP2 takes into account provisional outputs of these studies and reviews.<span style=“mso-spacerun: yes”>&nbsp;</span> It is likely that detailed changes will be required for the submission of our final LTP2 in March 2006, to reflect the two sub-regional studies and Birmingham growth proposals. </p>