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<p>We welcome the ambition of the recommendations from the Transport Champions for
Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls. In line with their recommendation on national
transport planning guidance, the Department for Transport is updating guidance on
consultation for local transport schemes as part of its forthcoming Local Transport
Plan guidance.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, as part of their Public Sector Equality
Duty, when designing transport projects local authorities must consider the needs
of people in relation to characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010, including
sex, age and race.</p>
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