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Transport and Health Policy Position

Meeting: 14/12/2022 - Transport for the North Board (Item 9)

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To consider and agree the policy position

 

Lead: Tom Jarvis

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Minutes:

9.1          Members received the report from the Senior Evidence & Analysis Officer who then highlighted the key points within the report.

9.2          Cllr Gittins set out her strong support for the position statement stating that the key is how the work will be measured and how it will help with health inequalities.

9.3          Mayor Brabin explained that West Yorkshire has an agreed target of zero road deaths by 2040 and the importance of Vision Zero in West Yorkshire.  She stated that reducing car dominance is a priority as those that are poorest and do not have a car are subject to the worst air pollution.

9.4          Mayor Coppard highlighted the health inequalities that exist in South Yorkshire stating that 1 in 20 deaths in the region are as a result of air pollution and public transport has a major role to play in reducing it. Additionally, he offered the help of South Yorkshire in supporting and or evidencing this work.

9.5          The Chief Executive highlighted the fact that over the last twelve months TfN has significantly moved the agenda forward on issues such as Transport Related Social Exclusion, Social Inclusivity and Health and Wellbeing and he is keen to explore how TfN can continue to push the boundaries in this regard.  He added that the Transport Select Committee Report on the Integrated Rail Plan highlighted the importance that community, social and health aspects play and they are all an integral part of transport agenda.  

9.6          Cllr Gittins suggested that a Director of Public Health representing the constituent authorities be invited to join the Partnership Board.

Resolved:

That Board approves the Transport and Health Policy Position.