A tram system and enhanced bus networks are at the heart of a masterplan to improve public transport links in Warrington.
A virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 24, to provide councillors with updates on strategic infrastructure and transport options for the town.
Study work is now underway to develop schemes and initiatives, following the adoption of a local transport plan, LTP4, by the council in December 2019.
The key study work includes the development of a masterplan to improve accessibility to, from and around the town centre – with a specific focus on supporting walking, cycling and public transport, Cheshire Live reports.
The work will identify possible designs for key locations and junctions.
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Meanwhile, other key work includes a study to look at enhancements to bus priority improvements that can be delivered in the short to medium term, along with identifying a potential long-term mass transit network in the town.
A report to the committee says mass transit is about delivering quick, high quality, high frequency, low emission public transport services.
It adds that this could be delivered by enhanced bus service networks, a dedicated guided bus system, or a light rail transit or tram system.
Engineering firm AECOM has been appointed to undertake this study and started work in July.
It has started a review of the mass transit network proposed in LTP4 and is considering modes for a future mass transit system.
A draft final report is anticipated for the early part of 2021.
A study is also under way to look at how Warrington can best support a move to lower emission vehicles and where investment can be best targeted in the short term.
