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1
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MISSIONS, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
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1.1
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Do you agree broadly with the missions, aims and objectives of the strategy as set out on page 4?
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These are supported.
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1.2
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Are there any issues that you feel have not been adequately covered?
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It would be helpful to focus on the need to integrate the various sectors of public transport, also to encourage ‘through ticketing’.
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2
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PROPOSED WORK PACKAGES
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2.1
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Do you agree broadly with the nine work packages set out in Table 1 on page 8?
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The work packages proposed are broadly supported, however, their achievement will depend upon effective partnerships, information dissemination/ sharing and funding.
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2.2
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Are there any issue that you feel are not adequately covered by the work packages?
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The need for integrated transport services should be highlighted.
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3
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KEY OUTCOMES
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3.1
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Do you believe that the target outcomes shown on page 3 are achievable?
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N/C
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3.2
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Are there any additional outcomes that you feel need consideration?
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The Freedom of Wales Flexi Pass was a very progressive and innovative initiative. It needs to be promoted and marketed in a coordinated and effective manner.
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4
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OPTIONS AND PRIORITIES
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4.1
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Do you agree broadly with the options and priorities laid out in Table 4 on pages 12–18?
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The options and priorities in Table 4 are broadly supported.
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4.2
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Are there any options and priorities that you feel may have been overlooked?
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Product Development: Dissemination of good practice is an essential element of any sustainable transport initiative.
Local Cycle Routes: The Action Plan should recognise that for tourism to be sustainable it must be acceptable to local ‘host’ communities. If such routes are considered ‘user-friendly’ to locals then they should also be ‘user-friendly’ to visitors.
Promotion and Information: Transport Corridor Priorities: Local Authorities already work very closely with Community Rail Officers in tourism development/ marketing.
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CONCLUSION
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5.1
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Are you in general agreement with the conclusion reached on page 7?
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Agree there are opportunities to produce a ‘step change’ in the visitor use of sustainable transport in Wales. Particularly agree with the benefits outlined in Bullet points 2 (enhanced visitor enjoyment). 4 (less environmental damage) and 5 (more sustainable transport for communities).
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5.2
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Are there any significant issues that you feel remain unaddressed in reaching this conclusion?
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The conclusion needs to reflect the fact that the WTB is now part of Welsh Assembly Government. Development and promotion of sustainable transport needs a strong commitment from Welsh Assembly Government and Central UK Government to influence visitor choice in favour of public transport.
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ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS
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Please feel free to provide any additional comments:
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The conclusion should indicate how STTW will be funded.
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