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3 route functions
3 ROUTE FUNCTIONS
3.1 Introduction
The Route Functions aim to describe the role that the route currently fulfils. They provide an outline description of the nature of the journeys, such as where people are going, and why. A very important part of the functions of any route is its relationship with other forms of transport, whether it is access to trains, air travel, boat, or even pedestrian areas. The functions have been categorised as strategic, regional and local.
3.2 Strategic
- Route to Port of Fleetwood
- Route to the Fylde Coast
- Route to Blackpool Airport
3.3 Regional
- Access to Blackpool for tourist traffic
- Access to Freeport Retail Park
- Access to employment in Preston, Greater Manchester and Merseyside for local residents
- Access to recreational facilities
3.4 Local
- Northern bypass of Preston
- Northern bypass of Kirkham
- Local Access
- Enable employment generating development
- Relieve local roads of long distance traffic
