Transport Assessments

Transport is one of the key considerations to be assessed as part of the Local Plan Review (LPR) process. A Strategic Transport Assessment (TA) is being undertaken to run concurrently with the LPR process to determine the potential impacts of the emerging draft LPR and to investigate possible mitigation measures to address such impacts.

The first phase of the Transport Assessment work was published in December 2020. It includes outputs from transport modelling using the Council's strategic transport model. You can  view or download the Phase 1 Transport Assessment Report, here [1MB] .

The second phase of the Transport Assessment takes forward the issues identified by the modelling work outlined in the Phase 1 report, looking into more detail the main locations identified and assesses the suitability of the potential mitigation measures that are likely to be required. You can  view or download the Phase 2 Transport Assessment Report, here [2MB] .

The Council commissioned consultants to produce forecast year transport models representing a range of scenarios in the district to help inform the selection of sites. The Local Plan Forecasting Report and the appendices are available to to view and download below:

• West Berkshire Strategic Transport Model - Local Plan Forecasting Report [46MB]
• West Berkshire Strategic Transport Model - Local Plan Forecasting Report Appendices [34MB]  

In addition to the focus on transport modelling and the assessment of highway impacts, both the LPR and its supporting transport evidence base will need to consider opportunities for increasing travel and lifestyle choices and for more journeys to be made by sustainable modes. This will include being alert to and receptive of the expected technological advancements in terms of transport and personal mobility that are currently taking place. It will continue to develop apace over the lifetime of the new plan period.