The Government should publish within 12 months a new Inclusive Transport Strategy. This strategy must have a stretching ambition, but one underpinned by metrics, actions, costings and milestones which clearly map out a practical pathway to deliver on that ambition. It must be cross-modal and closely linked to the Government’s promised Integrated Transport Strategy, but a specific focus on accessibility is needed. (Recommendation, Paragraph 46) 74

The Government should publish within 12 months a new Inclusive Transport Strategy. This strategy must have a stretching ambition, but one underpinned by metrics, actions, costings and milestones which clearly map out a practical pathway to deliver on that ambition. It must be cross-modal and closely linked to the Government’s promised Integrated Transport Strategy, but a specific focus on accessibility is needed. (Recommendation, Paragraph 46) 74 Type: recommendation | Number: 3 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: 17. The Department accepts that our strategic approach to consideration of accessibility can be improved. Accessibility must be a golden thread that runs through the design, implementation and operation of our transport system – this stands true for local and national planning, as well as urban and