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CAMBRIDGESHIRE DESERVES AND NEEDS TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENTS
Cambridgeshire deserves and needs hundreds of millions pounds of investment in transport to tackle congestion - that is the final verdict of the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission.
Click here to view the Commission's Final Report to Cambridgeshire County Council
Click here to view the Executive Summary
The Commissioners would like to thank everyone who gave evidence and had their say on this challenging issue.
Sir Brian Briscoe, Chairman of the Commmission said "Tony Travers and I have listened, asked tough questions and now considered carefully the wealth of information put in front of us. It has been obvious from the start how important the transport issue is to local people. As a result, the quality of submissions has been impressive.
Cambridge and Cambridgeshire have a near-unique opportunity within Britain to have a future that is both economically successful and environmentally responsible. We hope the public, businesses and the councils can, in the light of our report, now work together to deliver this result."
What happens next?
The independent Transport Commission has now completed its investigation and has submitted its final report and recommendations to Cambridgeshire County Council. It will be for county councillors to decide how best to take the issue forward. It is due to be discussed at a County Council cabinet meeting on the 29th of September 2009.
What has the Commission Recommended?
The Commission recommend Cambridgeshire County Council submit a TiF bid to Government for funds to improve cycling, walking, public transport and the roads. It states that a congestion charge may be needed in the future but no earlier than 2017 and should only be considered after the £500m TiF improvements are in place and working, and crucially only when congestion reaches a level - to be agreed with the Government - where nothing else will help. The report puts the decision in the hands of the public, business and councils within Cambridgeshire to agree a ‘trigger point' where congestion is so bad that it may be necessary to bring a charge in.
The report praises the transport improvements, such as Park and Ride, that have already been introduced but says bus ticketing and information should be significantly improved.
It also says that the County Council should ensure that improvements benefit the whole of the County and rural areas, not just Cambridge.
The Commission also calls for a formal, powerful, Partnership for Transport to be created that would drive forward a clear vision of what transport improvements are needed and help to encourage the public to use more environmentally friendly forms of transport. The partnership should include the Greater Cambridge Partnership, Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council as well as the County Council.
The full report can be viewed using the links at the top of this page.
See the County Council's Original Proposals
The Transport Commission investigated Cambridgeshire County Council's original proposal for a bid to the Government's Transport Innovation Fund (TIF). These proposals and the outline TIF bid can be accessed by following the link below to the County Council's website and clicking on the 'outline proposal for funding' on the right hand side of the page.
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/strategies/tacklingcongestion
/ourproposals/bid.htm
Brief description of sections and what you will find in them:
Home - you are currently on the Home page.
Background - background information on the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission and what we aimed to achieve.
Who's who - read about Sir Brian Briscoe and Professor Tony Travers and their roles as Chairman and Technical Advisor of the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission.
FAQs - frequently asked questions and answers about Cambridgeshire's Transport Commission.
Your views - this is where you can see the opinion about proposed solutions to improve congestion in and around Cambridge made by members of the public through the online survey
Public meetings - The evidence presented to the Commission at the public meetings can be found here.
News releases - latest news to update you about the Transport Commission can be found here.
News in Brief
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 4 March
The Impact of Growth
This hearing focussed on the impact of housing growth on transport in Cambridgeshire. A number of regional agencies gave evidence alongside the County Council.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Public Hearing 4 March Notes
Evidence Summary from the Government Office for the East of England
Evidence Summary from the East of England Regional Assembly
Evidence Summary from Cambridgeshire Horizons
Evidence Summary from Cambridgeshire County Council
Return to Public Meetings page
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 10 March
The Impact on Business
The hearing focussed on the impact of congestion on the business community and was used to hear views on possible solutions.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Public Hearing 10 March Notes
Evidence Summary from the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce
Evidence Summary from the Federation of Small Businesses
Evidence Summary from Marshalls of Cambridge
Evidence Summary from the Greater Cambridge Partnership
Return to Public Meetings page
Evidence Given to Public Hearing 18 March
The TIF Proposals
This hearing allowed the Commissioners to question and challenge County Council Officers regarding the proposed content of Transport Innovation Fund Bid.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Public Hearing 18 March
Evidence Summary from Cambridgeshire County Council - The TIF Proposals
Presentation from Cambridgeshire County Council
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 19 March
Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council & The Preservation Society
This hearing allowed the Commissioners to hear evidence from Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council and the Cambridge Preservation Society
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Public Hearing 19th March
Evidence Summary from Cambridge City Council
Evidence Summary from South Cambridgeshire District Council
Evidence Summary from The Cambridge Preservation Society
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 24 March
Transport Groups
This hearing gave the Commissioners the chance to hear from a range of different groups representing different modes of transport. Evidence was given by Stagecoach Buses, The Cambridge Cycling Campaign, The RAC Foundation, The camToo Project, The Taxi Drivers Associations and The British Motorcycling Federation.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Public Hearing 24 March
Evidence Summary from Cambridge Cycling Campaign
Presentation from the Cambridge Cycling Campaign
Evidence Summary from Taxi Drivers Associations
Evidence Summary from The RAC Foundation
Evidence Summary from The camToo Project
Presentation from Stagecoach
Evidence Summary from The British Motorcyclists Federation
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 26 March
Healthcare and Emergency Services
This public hearing was held at Addenbrooke's Hospital and was focussed on the impact of congestion and potential solutions on the Healthcare and Emergency Services. Transport issues were considered both in terms of their effect on public health and on the ability of the Health and Emergency Services to operate effectively. The impact of a possible congestion charge was also a key question for these industries, which are significant local employers.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Public Hearing 26 March
Evidence Summary from NHS Cambridgeshire
Evidence Summary from Addenbrooke's Hospital
Evidence Summary from Addenbrooke's Hospital Staff
Evidence Summary from The East of England Ambulance Service
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 6 April
Huntingdonshire
The Commission heard evidence from a range of public bodies, groups and individuals based in Huntingdonshire. The evidence focused on the transport issues for those travelling within Huntingdonshire and also those commuting into the city of Cambridge.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Hearing 6 April
Evidence Summary from Huntingdonshire District Council
Evidence Summary from St Ives Town Council
Evidence Summary from Buckden Parish Council
Evidence Summary from Holywell-cum-Needingworth Parish Council
Evidence Summary from the Huntingdonshire Federation of Small Business
Evidence Summary from Simon Holder
Evidence Summary from Simon Kershaw
Evidence Summary from Keith Tompson
Evidence Summary from Chris Fagan
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 16 April
Business & Transport Groups
The Commission's investigation into how transport affects different types of business continued at this session with evidence from the Retail Association, Cambridge Consultants who are based on the Science Park, Microsoft who have a research centre in Cambridge and from the Cambridge Food company which is a local business relying heavily on efficient transport for deliveries.
In addition the Commission heard from Network Rail and The Association of British Drivers as its evidence gathering from key transport groups continued.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Hearing 16 April
Evidence Summary from The Cambridge Retail and Commercial Association
Evidence Summary from Microsoft Research
Evidence Summary from Cambridge Consultants
Evidence Summary from The Cambridge Food Company
Evidence Summary from Network Rail
Evidence Summary from The Association of British Drivers
Evidence Given to Public Hearing 21 April
Education Transport
The Commission used this session explore the challenge of education transport in Cambridge. The University of Cambridge gave evidence as did the Bursar's Environment and Planning Sub-Committee which brings together the views of the individual Cambridge Colleges.
Cambridgeshire County Council's School's Transport Service also presented regarding they way in which transport is provided for students at primary, secondary and sixth form level across the County.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Public Hearing 21 April
Evidence Summary from the University of Cambridge
Evidence Summary from the Bursar's Environment & Planning Sub-Committee
Evidence Summary from Cambridgeshire County Council - Education Transport Service
Presentation from Cambridgeshire County Council - Education Transport Service
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 27 April
East Cambridgeshire
This hearing was focussed on transport issues for residents in East Cambridgeshire. The Commission heard evdience from East Cambridgeshire District Council alongside a number of Parish Councils and local residents
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Public Hearing held 27 April
Evidence Summary from East Cambridgeshire District Council
Presentation from East Cambridgeshire District Council
Evidence Summary from Sutton Parish Council
Evidence Summary from Witchford Parish Council
Evidence Summary from Mr Philip Eden
Evidence Summary from Mr Alan James
Presentation from Mr Alan James
Evidence Summary from Lynn Nangle
Evidence Given to Public Hearing 11 June
South Cambridgeshire
This hearing was focussed on transport issues for residents in South Cambridgeshire and in particular the villages around Cambridge. The Commission heard evdience from Girton, Haslingfield, Histon and Impinton Parish Councils, Cambridge Campaign for Better Transport and local residents. An open session at the end of the hearing enabled members of the public to directly address the Commission.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Public Hearing 11 June
Evidence Summary from Girton Parish Council
Evidence Summary from Histon & Impington Parish Council
Evidence Summary from Haslingfield Parish Council
Evidence Summary from Cambridge Campaign for Better Transport
Evidence Initial Response from Cambridge Campaign for Better Transport
Evidence Summary from Dr Anthony Cooper
Evidence Summary from Jamie Urquhart
Presentation from Jamie Urquhart
Evidence Summary from John Dillistone
Evidence Summary from Andrew Pickford
Presentation from Andrew Pickford
Evidence Summary from John Henderson
Presentation from John Henderson
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 17 June
Fenland
This hearing was focussed on the views of Fenland residents and issues for communting from rural areas. The Commission heard evidence from Fenland District Council, Chatteris Town Council, The Highways Agency, The Care Network and local residents.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Public Hearing held 17 June
Evidence Summary from Fenland District Council
Presentation from Fenland District Council
Evidence Summary from The Highways Agency
Evidence Summary from Reg Kemp
Evidence Summary from Rohan Wilson
Evidence Summary from Anne Lodge
Evidence from Gabriel Roth 4 June
Gabriel Roth
The Cambridgeshire Transport Commission held a meeting at Local Government House in London to hear evidence from Mr Gabriel Roth; a civil engineer and transport economist with significant experience regarding road pricing policy and theory. Mr Roth is currently resident in the USA and his visit to the UK did not coincide with any of the Commission's hearings and so it was decided to hold an additional meeting to hear his evidence. The session was recorded and a summary of the discussion is provided below.
Notes of meeting with Gabriel Roth 4 June
Gabriel Roth Submission
Note from Skymeter Corporation - 'Establishing TDP Road User Charging'
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 22 June
Business and Economic Impact
This hearing was focussed on the business and economic impact of congestion in Cambridge and the proposals to tackle it. The Commission also heard evidence on the role businesses and other organisations can play in reducing congestion by encouraging and enabling employees to switch to sustainable modes of transport.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Public Hearing held 22 June
Business and Economic Impacts Overview Report
Presentation of Business Impact Report by Consultants Steer Davies Gleeve
Evidence Summary from the Greater Cambridge Partnership
Evidence from Centre for Cities - Closing the Gap Report
Evidence Summary from Travel for Work Partnership
Presentation from Travel for Work Partnership
Evidence Given To Public Hearing 25 June
Cambridge City Residents
This session gathered the views of residents in the city. Several members of the public were asked to give evidence to expand on their initial responses to the survey earlier in the year. In addition the Commission heard evidence from representatives of City Residents Associations and the local Police Traffic Management Team.
Use the links below to see the notes of the hearing and a summary of the evdience from each witness.
Notes of Public Hearing held 25 June
Presentation from Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Evidence from Federation of Cambridge Residents Association
Presentation from Federation of Cambridge Residents Association
Evidence from Professor Marcial Echenique
Presentation from Professor Marcial Echenique
Evidence from Professor Robert Mair
Presentation from Professor Robert Mair
Evidence from Mr Peter Pope
Presentation from Mr Peter Pope
Evidence from Mr John Rainbird
Evidence from Mr Richard Taylor
Evidence from Dr James Warren
Presentation from Mr Adrian Wrigley - Systemic Fiscal Reform Group
Evidence from Mrs Jean Linsley
Evidence from Malcolm Schofield
Evidence Given to Public Hearing 29 June
Cambridgeshire County Council
For the Commission's final public hearing, transport officers from Cambridgeshire County Council were recalled to give evidence. The Commissioners questioned Council officers in light of all the evidence they had heard throughout the investigation and the questions raised by members of the public. The County Council officers were supported by technical consultants from Atkins and Steer Davies Gleave.
Use the link below to see a summary of the evidence submitted to the Commission at the hearing.
Notes of Public Hearing held 29 June
Background
Background on the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission
An independent panel called the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission was set up by Cambridgeshire County Council in light of mixed responses from the public during a consultation in 2008 on suggested measures to combat congestion in and around Cambridge.
Under the Government's current TIF package, substantial amounts of money are available for investment in transport but only to authorities that consider bringing in a package of improvements including a form of demand management, such as congestion charging.
The County Council put forward proposals to spend £500 million on improving public transport, cycling and walking and the road network and included a form of congestion charging to reduce traffic levels by 10 per cent.
The public were asked their views on plans proposed by the County Council and the consultation showed that over 80% of people said congestion in and around Cambridge is a serious problem, and 65% agreed with the statement that residents in Cambridgeshire need to change their travel behaviour to help ease congestion in Cambridge. While 49% of people were opposed to the principle of congestion charging in itself, 59% of people said they would support charging if attractive alternatives for travelling in and around Cambridge were in place.
The Commission not only looked at proposals made before as part of the Council's Transport Innovation Fund (TIF) package but also assessed whether there were any other ways of tackling the transport problems. A key part of the Commission's work was to ask the views of the public, key organisations and groups in Cambridgeshire and you can see the comments and ideas submitted by clicking on the 'Your Views' section of this website.
The Commission reported back to the County Council in July 2009 and their recommendations will now be debated by Cambridgeshire County Councillors and their partners before any decision of how to move forward is made.
Who's who
Who's who - CambridgeshireTransport Commission
Sir Brian Briscoe
Sir Brian Briscoe is a widely experienced public sector consultant and Board member working with Central and Local Government (CLG). He has chaired the CLG Task Group on Gypsies and Travellers and the Reading Independent Transport Commission. He is a Board member of Visit England and LandData and a member of the Capability Review team for the Department for Transport.
Until June 2006 he was Chief Executive of the Local Government Association. Appointed in 1996 he led the merger of the three former Associations to create the LGA, the single voice of local government in England and Wales. He worked closely with Ministers, civil servants and local authorities to promote the cause of local government.
From 1990 to 1996 he was Chief Executive of Hertfordshire County Council, and before that (1988-1990) was County Planning Officer of Kent. His earlier career as a planner included periods in Hertfordshire, West Yorkshire, Herefordshire and Derbyshire.
Born and educated in Newcastle upon Tyne, he read geography at St Catharine's College, Cambridge and is a chartered town planner and chartered surveyor. He is married with three sons. He was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2002.
Professor Tony Travers
Professor Tony Travers is Director of LSE London, a research centre at the London School of Economics. His key research interests include local and regional government and public service reform. He is currently an advisor to the House of Commons Education and Skills Select Committee and the Communities and Local Government Select Committee. He is a board member of the Centre for Cities. He is an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy. He was a Senior Associate of the Kings Fund from 1999 to 2004, and also a member of the Arts Council's Touring Panel during the late 1990s. From 1992 to 1997 he was a member of the Audit Commission.
He has published a number of books on cities and government, including Failure in British Government, The Politics of the Poll Tax (with David Butler and Andrew Adonis), Paying for Health, Education and Housing, How does the Centre Pull the Purse Strings (with Howard Glennerster and John Hills) and The Politics of London: Governing the Ungovernable City (published in spring 2004).
He also broadcasts and writes for the national press.
FAQs
Transport Commission Findings Questions and Answers
Is there really a need to do anything?
Improving Cambridgeshire's transport is vital for the county and nation. Cambridgeshire, and Cambridge in particular, is an economic driver within the UK and in many ways could help lead the country out of the recession. It is clear from the evidence people gave us that there is a majority of people wanting to see improvements to secure the current and future economic prosperity of Cambridgeshire. The Commission believes Cambridgeshire could lead the country in setting the standard for truly sustainable transport. To do nothing, and let congestion get worse and worse, would be a feeble response to a widely-known problem.
Is there anything Government should do?
The Commission believes the Government should accept a revised TIF bid from Cambridgeshire because of the national importance of the County and self-evident need for transport improvements. The proposed improvements within the TIF bid will only work in tandem with the completion of the improvements and widening of the A14 and the creation of a new rail station at Chesterton. In a country as centrally-run and funded as Britain, the Government must play its part in helping deliver these projects too.
Do you think the TiF bid put forward by the County Council would work?
The evidence put before us was that people were broadly enthusiastic about the package of transport improvements put forward by the County Council. But more is needed or Cambridgeshire risks a threat to its economic and environmental future. The Commission also wants the Council to be clear about the improvements for the surrounding County and not just Cambridge. Although much of the evidence presented to the Commission was about Cambridge, there is a compelling case for improving some public transport services and roads in rural areas. Community transport should also be encouraged for non-car owners.
Is a congestion charge needed?
The Commission recommend Cambridgeshire submit a bid to Government for funds to improve cycling, walking and public transport. It warns that a congestion charge may be needed in the future but no earlier than 2017 and should only be implemented after the £500m TiF improvements are in place and working, and crucially only when congestion reaches a level agreed with the public locally and the Government and where it is widely accepted nothing else will help. The report puts the decision in the hands of the public, business and councils to agree a ‘trigger point' where congestion is so bad that it may be necessary to bring a charge in. However, if people embrace the transport improvements and use them then this point may be pushed back.
Who should set this so called trigger point
This is a debate that should be had between councils, the public and businesses and agreed with Government. This ‘trigger point' can then be used as a basis to negotiate with Government to unlock these much needed funds.
How do you think Congestion Charge should work?
There is no doubt that if a congestion charge were, in the longer term, to be brought in then it should have some exceptions, such as the emergency services and for people with disabilities. The Commission is not persuaded that all residents within the possible charging zone should be exempt. However, the details of what scheme is proposed should not be made by the Commission but would have to be fully developed and then explained carefully to the public, businesses and councils.
What about other ways of funding?
The Commission looked at possible alternative funding schemes and decided that none of these would either work for Cambridgeshire or provide anything like the amount of money needed to pay for these transport improvements.
What about the rural areas?
Because Cambridge is a busy and successful city it has a serious congestion problem. But transport improvements are also needed in more rural parts of the County. Many people will continue to have no other real alternative than to use a car. Road improvements are needed, particularly those involving the A14, though not only there. A single bus a day does not, in the Commission's view, constitute effective public transport.
Do you think people know enough about what is proposed?
The Commission believes that more needs to be done to explain to people exactly what the County Council has proposed. The TIF bid envisaged a massive step change in transport provision and a congestion charge. Although the latter grabbed the headlines, it was only a very small part of it. In fact out of the £500 million only around £18 million was set aside for congestion charging. There is also significant misunderstanding about transport, cycling and road proposals. We would encourage the County Council to explain more about what they propose and engage thoroughly with the community and businesses in taking any improvements forward. People need to be given real world examples of how their journeys might change in future, including timings and costs.
The Commission has also suggested that any new transport systems should be well marketed and simple to use, like the current Cambridge Park and Ride. Not only does this reduce confusion, but makes it easier to use and encourages more people to try it.
What is the partnership proposed?
The Commission also calls for a ‘Partnership for Transport' to be created that would drive forward a clear vision of what transport improvements are needed and help to encourage the public to use more environmentally friendly forms of transport. This partnership should include the Greater Cambridge Partnership, Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council as well as the County Council. The new body would need to have the power to make decisions and implement change. It shouldn't be just a talking-shop.
Were you truly independent?
The Commission was set up by the County Council but has remained independent of it. The County's members and officers have had no privileged access and no say in the Commission's deliberations or findings. In fairness to the Council members and officers, if anyone does not like the results of the Commission's work, they should blame the commissioners not the Council.
Your views
Your Views
Report of Public Evidence
Click here to see the final summary report of the evidence submitted by members of the public during the consultation period.
This report is a summary of evidence on all sides of the debate and should not be confused with the Commission's final report and recommendations that have now been present presented to the County Council.
"The report does show just how wide ranging opinion on the issue is and it has helped us to highlight the areas that we needed to probe further in the public hearings."
Chairman Sir Brian Briscoe
Survey Feedback
Between January and March the Commission received opinions from the public on transport issues, congestion charging and the County Council's Transport Innovation Fund bid.
The public survey closed on Friday 13 March, over 1000 people submitted their views and you can see all of the submissions within each month by clicking on the links below.
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
Other Responses
Some respondents sent in their views as emails and letters, these responses appear in the Email and Postal Responses section on the right hand side of this page.
The County Council's Proposals
The survey included questions regarding the County Council's proposals for a £500m funding bid to Government. For details of these proposals visit the County Council's website. Follow the link below and click on 'outline proposal for funding' on the right hand side of the page.
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/strategies/tacklingcongestion/
ourproposals/bid.htm
Email or Postal Responses
Cambridgeshire Transport Commission has received the following email or postal responses. These responses will be combined with those submitted through the online survey and will be considered by the Commission members as they investigate the transport issues in Cambridgeshire.
Email or postal responses received w/c 26th January
Email or postal responses received w/c 2nd February
Email or postal responses received w/c 9th February
Email or postal responses received w/c 16th February
Email or postal responses received w/c 23rd February
Email or postal responses received w/c 2nd March
Email or postal responses received w/c 9th March
The Transport Commission's call for evidence closed on the 13th March. Submissions received after this date may be accepted at the discretion of the Commissioners. These are available from the link below.
Email or postal responses received after March 13th deadline
Public meetings
Public Meetings
Final Recommendations Public Briefing - 21 July
The Cambridgeshire Transport Commission presented its final recommendations to the public at a special briefing held on the 21 July at the Guildhall in Cambridge.
The presentation slides used by the Commissioners to support their final report at the public briefing can be viewed using the link below. The full Commission report and recommendations can be viewed here.
Presentation Slides for Public Briefing 21 July
At the briefing the Commissioners opened the floor to questions after their presentation and were glad to receive feedback from the large public audience.
Transport Commission Hearings
Between March and June the Independent Commission held a series of public hearings around the County to gather evidence from witnesses on all sides of the debate.
You can see all the views and opinions presented to the Commission at the hearings using the links below. For each session you can access both a summary of each witness' evidence and also a summary of the debate on the night.
Evidence given to Public Hearing 4 March - The Impact of Growth
Evidence given to Public Hearing 10 March - The Impact on Business
Evidence given to Public Hearing 18 March - The County Council's Proposals
Evidence given to Public Hearing 19 March - City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge Preservation Society
Evidence given to Public Hearing 24 March - Transport Groups
Evidence given to Public Hearing 26 March - Health and Emergency Services
Evidence given to Public Hearing 6 April - Huntingdonshire
Evidence given to Public Hearing 16 April - Business & Transport
Evidence given to Public Hearing 21 April - Education Transport
Evidence given to Public Hearing 27 April - East Cambridgeshire
Evidence from meeting with Gabriel Roth 4 June
Evidence given to Public Hearing 11 June - South Cambridgeshire
Evidence given to Public Hearing 17 June - Fenland
Evidence given to Public Hearing 22 June - Business and Economic Impact
Evidence given to Public Hearing 25 June - Cambridge City Residents
Evidence given to Public Hearing 29 June - Cambridgeshire County Council Recalled
News releases
News from Cambridgeshire Transport Commission
CAMBRIDGESHIRE DESERVES AND NEEDS TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENTS
Cambridgeshire deserves and needs hundreds of millions pounds of investment in transport to tackle congestion - that is the verdict of the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission.
TRANSPORT COMMISSION GOES PUBLIC ON FINAL REPORT
The final verdict of the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission will be announced at a special public briefing on the 21 July at the Guildhall in Cambridge from 7pm
TRANSPORT COMMISSION SEEK ANSWERS
Cambridgeshire's Transport Commission Chairman has guaranteed that transport bosses at Cambridgeshire County Council will not be given an easy ride when they are recalled to give their final evidence on Monday.
SHARE YOUR VIEWS ON TRANSPORT DEBATE
Thursday's hearing (25 June) at The University Centre in Cambridge will be the penultimate hearing and there will be an opportunity for anyone attending to tell the Commission directly what needs to be done to improve transport in Cambridgeshire and reduce congestion in and around Cambridge.
STAND UP AND HAVE YOUR SAY ON TRANSPORT DEBATE
The Transport Commission is holding two sessions where people can come along and pick up the microphone to have their say on plans to improve public transport, the road network, walking and cycling facilities.
FINAL REPORT ON YOUR VIEWS RELEASED
Cambridgeshire's Transport Commission have released a final report on the findings of evidence submitted by members of the public during a seven week consultation on how to best tackle transport problems in Cambridgeshire.
TRANSPORT COMMISSION HEARINGS HIT THE ROAD
Cambridgeshire's Transport Commission will head to St Ives on Monday (6 April) for the first public hearing outside of Cambridge.
BIG RESPONSE TO CALL FOR EVIDENCE
Cambidgeshire's Transport Commission receives more than 1,000 responses to it's public call for evidence.
EXTRA WEEK TO GIVE YOUR VIEWS
The Transport Commission have decided to extend the deadline of the online survey to Friday 13 March following the large number of responses submitted by the public.
INTERIM REPORT OF PUBLIC EVIDENCE PUBLISHED
The Commission has produced a report regarding the evidence submitted in response to the consultation. The report highlights key issues concerning the public from the responses in the first half of the consultation period. It wil be updated once the survey closes and all evidence has been considered.
To view the Interim Report click here
CAMBRIDGESHIRE'S TRANSPORT COMMISSION - FIRST PUBLIC HEARING
The Independent Transport Commission is holding its first public hearing Wednesday 4 March at the Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge from 6pm
CAMBRIDGESHIRE'S TRANSPORT COMMISSION WANTS TO HEAR YOUR VIEWS
Cambridgeshire's Transport Commission is asking residents and businesses to have their say on what transport improvements are needed in and around Cambridge to help ease congestion
COMMISSION WEBSITE A BIG 'HIT'
A new website set up by Cambridgeshire's Transport Commission has had over 1,500 visitors in its first week