Travel Plans
Curtis Fields
At Betterment Properties we have a strong suitability agenda. In our view, sustainability goes beyond carbon emissions and our strategy has been carefully planned to initially focus on the things that will make the biggest difference. We are doing this through our homes and developments, the way we run our business, our people and communities, and our employees are empowered to own this as part of our culture. We will be a business that leaves a positive, lasting legacy for both people and the planet. As part of this green focus we would like all our valued customers to be part of our suitability journey. Below are a few key points and our aims and objectives for sustainable travel to and from the Curtis Fields and Lanehouse Rocks Road development. Our key objectives are:
• To reduce the number of single occupancy car journeys;
• To provide access to, and encourage use of non-car modes;
• To facilitate carbon-zero and ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) use.
As part of our development planning we have agreed Travel Plans. These are often phrased in terms of reduction in car journeys and improvement in access, however for new developments best practice is to ensure that these are as favourable as possible at the outset, given that some sustainable travel measures are built into the fabric of the development (e.g. cycle links) and others such as bus use are best promoted from day one to facilitate habitual non-car use. A well designed, well implemented development should not have any “easy pickings” for car-use reduction. The principal benefits of reduced car dependency are increased social inclusion, improved air quality and improved health and fitness through walking and cycling.
At Betterment Properties we want to:
• manage car parking demand across the development;
• develop an awareness of non-car options provided;
• promote walking, cycling, public transport and car-sharing;
• minimise the impact of car-based travel.
Facilities convenient to Both Lanehouse and Curtis Fields development include primary education, secondary education, food, retail, health, sport and recreation and public houses. All services are accessible within a reasonable walking distance of the site and have good pedestrian links. Similarly, cycling to these facilities is safe and practical.
All local bus services can be reached from the development, with bus stops located adjacent to the site frontage. In addition, the town centre provides an extensive range of pubs, restaurants and other facilities, as well as main line railway services. It is practical to access daily needs without recourse to car use.
The COVID Pandemic has affected public transport provision in Weymouth as it has throughout the UK. It is anticipated that in the fullness of time bus services will return to pre-pandemic levels. At present, bus services 8, 206 and 502 continue to provide local services from the site to destinations within and around Weymouth and serves to link the area to the Town Centre. The X53 “Jurassic Coaster” links Weymouth with Lyme Regis and Bridport, presently on a reduced frequency. All services allow mobile and cashless ticketing, with on-bus sales available by cashless transaction and off-bus sales online and through the mobile smartphone mTicket app.
Links walking, cycling, public transport and Dorset County Council’s car share scheme:
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Cycling in Weymouth and Portland - Dorset Council
