Decision details

To agree the key principles of a transport vision for the centre of Slough.

(a)  That the key principles of the transport vision for 2040 be welcomed as input to the Centre of Slough Development Strategy and the emerging Local Plan.

(b)  That the importance of transport in achieving the vision for the centre of Slough be noted and how the transport vision will:

·  make public transport the dominant mode of travel to and from the centre of Slough;

·  provide a public transport network with the capacity to enable a higher scale of development, and which maximises the benefits of Crossrail and Western Rail Access to Heathrow;

·  make walking and cycling to and from the centre of Slough an attractive option;

·  create a safe, healthy and vibrant urban space which encourage people to live, work and relax locally;

·  reduce the dominance of the car, improving air quality and road safety.

(c)  That the commencement of work on the next stages of technical work be approved to feed into the Centre of Slough Development Strategy and the Local Plan and to provide the basis for subsequent decisions on implementation.

(d)  That delegated authority be given to the Service Lead Major Infrastructure Projects, following consultation with the Lead Member for Planning & Transport, to submit a response to the Department for Transport consultation on Pay-as-you-go on Rail.

(e)  That the Cabinet receive a further report in June or July 2019 to update on the delivery of proposals and milestones for reporting.