BELMONT TRANSPORT PACKAGE A49 – A465 Link Meeting 19 March 2013

Belmont Transport Package The Belmont Transport Package will consist of a number of individual elements - both offline and on existing network (online). A number of options will be considered for both offline and online measures. A full appraisal of impacts of each package of measures is currently being undertaken following relevant guidance.

Belmont Transport Package The appraisal process considers: environmental impacts social impacts economic impacts impact on public accounts

Belmont Transport Package The Belmont Transport Package will consist of a number of individual elements – this presentation will focus on offline element (A49 – A465 link). A total of eight options for this link have been assessed and results of this follow. Further public consultation on whole package of measures (offline and online) will follow in coming months.

Belmont Transport Package To date.. High level environmental, social and economic impacts of the eight options have been considered. Although some elements of the appraisal process have not yet been completed, it is possible at this stage to provide information on ‘emerging’ preferred offline option which will form part of overall package of measures.

Belmont Transport Package Environmental Impacts A number of criteria that have been assessed to date: Noise Air Quality Biodiversity Landscape Townscape Water environment Heritage of Historical resources

Belmont Transport Package Engineering Considerations Each of the routes is assessed in terms of: Engineering Standards Geology Drainage Public Utilities Structures Public Accounts

Belmont Transport Package Social Impacts Each option is assessed in terms of: Commuting & Other UsersPhysical Activity Journey QualityAccidents SecurityAccessibility AffordabilitySeverance Option Values

Belmont Transport Package The appraisal work completed to date provides an indication of which offline option is performing more satisfactorily than others against the assessment criteria. Option SC7 performs most favourably when considering the criteria to date. 1.Overall Summary ImpactOffline Options SC1SC2SC2ASC3SC4SC5SC6SC7 Environmen tal Engineering Social