I don't think they know the scale of the debt yet. I've already resigned myself
to the fact that I won't get my state pension until I'm 70...
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On Sun, 15 Nov 2020 at 16:39, Alexander Basran<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote: Whatever the potential merits of this proposal (and there are many in
public transport schemes) it is unlikely that there will be support for yet
more taxes rises to pay for it after the tremendous rises we are about to see
to pay for the Coronavirus costs.
So that would be my response to the “why not” at the present time.
On 15 Nov 2020, at 16:26, Noel O´Reilly <noeloreilly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yes, agree, why not consider free buses, especially as Sheffield blazed a trail
for it in the past?
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Those of us who have lived here for decades (I came as a student in 1972,
Chriss was born here) will remember when the bus fares were so cheap - in the
early 1980s - that there was talk of making the buses free. You have to go to
the likes of Estonia for that sort of thing these days.
I remember like it was yesterday when I decided to go out with a mate into the
Peak District on the August bank holiday Monday in 1976. We got to the bus
station - lived in the east end in those days - to find a queue of double deck
buses and the place full of people, pouring onto the buses as fast as they
could pull up and go - all going out to the Peak District, either via Ecclesall
Road or Abbeydale Road.
It is only libertarian ideology that stops this coming back - if they can do it
in Estonia which is merely the 100th wealthiest country in the world, whilst we
are sixth - half our wealth per head - then why can't we?
Gordon
On 15/11/2020 11:20, Noel O´Reilly wrote:
I've been living in the area for a year and it's great - friendly neighbours,
vibrant shops and other amenities, great walks urban and rural. Around here,
Sheffield lives up to its reputation for being the 'outdoor city' with joggers,
cyclists, ramblers of all ages enjoying the parks and woodland. But there is
one downside, which is that the traffic congestion on Brocco Bank and Ecclesall
Road is appalling. During the first lockdown when there was little or no
traffic the neighbourhood was transformed into an earthly paradise. Much of the
traffic is probably unavoidable - e.g. freight, deliveries, people who use
their vehicles for work - but this isn't the case with privately owned
vehicles.The Sheffield Plan is committed to addressing climate change and we
can't address that without reducing private car use. And it isn't just an
environmental issue. Traffic density is a huge health and safety issue,
associated with asthma and other respiratory illnesses. The only way the
Sheffield Plan can meet its objectives is to prioritise public transport, and
that includes taxis, whether in the bus lane or otherwise. As a newcomer, I
don't know the city as well as most of you, but it's clear to achieve the
objectives of the plan we need safe cycle lanes on Ecclesall Road, more
priority given to pedestrians (which might include wider pavements where
possible), traffic calming to reduce speeding, affordable car share schemes and
other measures to reduce congestion and improve health and the quality of life.
Or perhaps we should follow the national government's new plan for Stonehenge
and double the volume of traffic by digging a tunnel under the city?Noel,
Everton Road
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It's not just about taxis and buses - shared bus and cycle lanes is even more
dangerous!
On Sat, 14 Nov 2020, 11:41 Scott Royal, <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks Gordon
I look forward to seeing the detailed proposals, but Ecclesall Road need more
than 'improvements to public transport'. Its a vastly wide road with
ridiculously poor quality, narrow pavements. There is a way of satisfying all
of the current requirements upon Ecclesall Road (pedestrian, car parking, bus
routes, cycle routes) but it requires creativity and vision. And money.
But on the very simple scale, they should stop taxis using the bus lane.
Horribly dangerous.
Perhaps an ECCO response would be appropriate?
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On Sat, 14 Nov 2020 at 10:26, Jose Garcia<jgarciahome@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Hi,
Very interesting, I’ve signed up for updates from the council website and look
forward to joining the conversation.
Thanks for sharing
José
On Sat, 14 Nov 2020 at 10:14, nick nuttgens <nicknuttgens@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks, Gordon. There will be many devils in the detail but it’s exciting that
all over the country changes are happening. I believe that many EU cities are
further ahead, partly because they have greater devolved powers in some
countries eg control of energy schemes. But change is afoot here. Some ECCO
members may not know that a consortium of local environmental groups has
recently won funding from the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund to develop
a bid for a big programme of community based low-Carbon projects across South
Yorkshire. If we are successful in the next round too, we will have £2.5
million to spend.
A key point here is that every politician or council Officer repeats is that
the changes to our infrastructure will need public support which means lots of
discussions need to happen within communities so everyone understands why the
changes are needed. Many people, even now, don’t talk much about climate change
so I’d encourage ECCO residents to talk all around the topic, and exchange
views about the best ways forward. There is a helpful little guide here on how
to do this:
https://climateoutreach.org/reports/how-to-have-a-climate-change-conversation-talking-climate/
Best,
Nick
Nick Nuttgens 07403 494696This is my email for personal correspondence.
On 14 Nov 2020, at 08:50, Gordon Ferguson <gordon.ferguson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Note that one of the schemes in this programme is for Ecclesall Road.Visit
https://connectingsheffield.commonplace.is
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Sheffield City Council is launching a new project, Connecting Sheffield, which
will focus on encouraging active travel and supporting the shift towards
sustainable transport in and around the city.
Connecting Sheffield will encompass a range of transport schemes focused on
delivering change for the city’s walking, cycling and public transport
infrastructure.
The new scheme follows a successful bid made by Sheffield City Region,
supported by Sheffield City Council, for funding from the Department for
Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund. Sheffield will receive £50m which will be
used to improve public transport, walking and cycling links to encourage people
to leave their car at home.
The funding will deliver the first major step in the Council’s vision to
transform travel in Sheffield and make it possible for more people to choose
walking, cycling and public transport first. The reduction in a reliance on car
journeys, is a priority for the city’s future, not only to help ease congestion
but to help address climate change and improve air quality in Sheffield. Future
funding will support further schemes brought forward in subsequent phases.
Lower traffic levels have been seen during the pandemic as people have taken to
walking and cycling on more journeys. It is hoped that this continues, as
changes to travel infrastructure are prioritised.
The first phase of the project will focus on key areas that have been
identified as locations where people are making short car journeys from home to
work in the city centre and Lower Don Valley, including Neepsend, Kelham and
Nether Edge. The proposed schemes will enable these to be made more safely by
cycling, especially for shorter trips, and more quickly and reliably by bus.
The Transforming Cities Fund will focus on improving travel links through the
following schemes:
- Across the city centre
- Neepsend & Kelham to the city centre
- Nether Edge to the city centre
- Magna to Tinsley
- The city centre to Attercliffe and Darnall
- On Abbeydale Road and Ecclesall Road
More information on the individual schemes can be found on the Connecting
Sheffield website, at bit.ly/ConnectingSheffield.
All of the proposed schemes will be subject to public consultation, and the
feedback received will help to inform the development of the routes identified.
Under the current terms of the funding from the Department for Transport, all
work must be completed by March 2023.
Councillor Bob Johnson, Cabinet Member for Transport and Development at
Sheffield City Council, said:
“Connecting Sheffield is a major first step in overhauling our transport
network to put walking, cycling and public transport at the forefront of travel
choices available in our city.
“We know that for lots of people, travelling by car is sometimes the only
feasible way of getting from A to B, but we want to make sure that walking,
cycling and public transport are realistic options, especially for getting to
work and for shorter journeys.
“It is disappointing that we did not receive our full bid for funding from the
Government. Equally, we could never deliver everything we want to in this first
phase. Other schemes will come in later phases. However, these projects still
represent a major first step in developing our plans to create a more inclusive
and diverse travel network that over time will transform how people move around
Sheffield.
“Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we have seen an increase in walking and
cycling as people have taken the time to get outdoors and explore both their
local communities and our wonderful parks and countryside, and we hope to make
it possible for more people to continue to do this.
“Despite current restrictions, bus services will also remain a crucial part of
our transport infrastructure into the future, helping thousands of people to
get about. Although improving travel infrastructure may not seem like a
priority right now, this work is vitally important in making sure our transport
system is fit for purpose so that people can get to work, access services and
visit family and friends now and in the future.
We know we have a long way to go to get where we need to be, but we are excited
to be able to make a start.”
Dame Sarah Storey, Sheffield City Region Active Travel Commissioner, said:
“I am delighted to see Sheffield launch Connecting Sheffield which will
deliver their active travel plans over the coming years. We have been working
closely with Sheffield City Council to enable their ambitions for walking and
cycling to become a reality. Back in July our new infrastructure standards were
adopted at the MCA and since then there has been some impressive work going on
to deliver suitable schemes that will offer active travel alternatives for
short journeys within Sheffield."
Dan Jarvis, Mayor of the Sheffield City Region, said:
“The Transforming Cities Fund will help to achieve our ambition of a transport
system for South Yorkshire that is fit for the 21st century.
“By enabling walking and cycling, and improving public transport, these
Connecting Sheffield schemes will reduce congestion, improve air quality and
allow people to live more active lives, which will improve their mental and
physical health.
“Revolutionising how we travel to include modes which are beneficial to the
health of both the planet and our people is vital as we develop a stronger,
greener and fairer economy and society for South Yorkshire.”
Martin McKervey, Chair of the Sheffield Property Association said:
“Our cities are evolving. Both investors and people living and working in
cities are increasingly looking for quality of life, a city that’s easier to
get around and people friendly, with a cleaner environment. Sheffield is
ideally placed to deliver on this but it needs the right infrastructure in
place. That’s why we wholeheartedly support this new vision for Connecting
Sheffield and look forward to hearing more about the detailed proposals.”
For more information about Connecting Sheffield and for updates on the schemes
visit bit.ly/ConnectingSheffield.
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