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Item 10 Appendix 1 Rural Travel Hubs Feasibility Study Rural Travel Hubs Feasibility Study Report November 2017 Rural Travel Hubs Feasibility Study Report This page is intentionally blank 5100772 Rural Travel Hubs – Feasibility Report Rural Travel Hubs Feasibility Study Report Rural Travel Hubs Feasibility Study Report Cambridgeshire County Council November 2017 This document and its contents have been prepared and are intended solely for Cambridgeshire County Council’s information and use in relation to the named project above. Document History Job number: 5100772 Document ref: 5100772 - Rural Travel Hubs Feasibility Study Rev Purpose description Originated Reviewed Authorised Date A Draft for Review ME CW NM 04/10/2017 B First Issue ME CW NM 16/11/2017 C Final Issue ME CW NM 30/11/2017 Change Log Rev Section Description Hold List Rev Section Description Client Sign-Off Client Cambridgeshire County Council Project Rural Travel Hubs Document title Feasibility Report Job number 5100772 Copy no. Document reference Rural Travel Hubs Feasibility Study Page iii 5100772 Rural Travel Hubs – Feasibility Report Rural Travel Hubs Feasibility Study Report Table of contents Chapter Page Executive Summary ............................................................................................................. 1 1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Study Objectives ........................................................................................................................... 5 1.4 Study Outcomes ............................................................................................................................ 6 1.5 Methodology .................................................................................................................................. 6 1.6 Study Outputs................................................................................................................................ 7 2.0 Policy & Guidance Review .................................................................................. 8 2.1 National Policy & Guidance regarding Transport .......................................................................... 8 2.1.1 National Planning Policy Framework – 2012 (Department for Communities and Local Government) ................................................................................................................................. 8 2.1.2 Transport Investment Strategy (DfT July 2017) ............................................................................ 8 2.1.3 Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (DfT 2017) .................................................................. 9 2.2 Local Policy & Guidance ............................................................................................................. 10 2.2.1 CCC Local Transport Plan (LTP3) – 2014 .................................................................................. 10 2.2.2 Transport Strategy for Cambridge & South Cambridgeshire ...................................................... 10 2.2.3 Transport Investment Plan 2016 ................................................................................................. 10 2.2.4 Greater Cambridge Partnership .................................................................................................. 11 2.3 Local & National Transport Policy Summary .............................................................................. 11 2.4 Policy & Guidance regarding Planning ....................................................................................... 11 2.4.1 National Planning Policy Framework – 2012 (Department for Communities and Local Government) ............................................................................................................................... 11 3.0 Consultation & Engagement ............................................................................. 13 3.1 Initial Parish Liaison .................................................................................................................... 13 3.1.1 Oakington .................................................................................................................................... 13 3.1.2 Linton ........................................................................................................................................... 13 3.1.3 Shepreth ...................................................................................................................................... 13 3.1.4 Swavesey .................................................................................................................................... 13 3.1.5 Foxton ......................................................................................................................................... 14 3.1.6 Meldreth ...................................................................................................................................... 14 3.1.7 Whittlesford ................................................................................................................................. 14 3.1.8 Sawston ....................................................................................................................................... 14 3.1.9 Comberton ................................................................................................................................... 14 3.1.10 Cambourne .................................................................................................................................. 14 3.2 Stakeholder Event ....................................................................................................................... 15 3.2.1 Workshop Summary .................................................................................................................... 15 3.2.2 Scoring Exercise ......................................................................................................................... 15 3.3 South Cambridgeshire District Council Planning Liaison ............................................................ 17 4.0 Rural Travel Hub Definition ............................................................................... 18 4.1 What is a Rural Travel Hub? ....................................................................................................... 18 Page iv 5100772 Rural Travel Hubs – Feasibility Report Rural Travel Hubs Feasibility Study Report 4.2 How do Rural Travel Hubs Operate? .......................................................................................... 18 5.0 Case Study ....................................................................................................... 19 5.1 Swavesey Guided Busway Stop ................................................................................................. 19 5.1.1 Facilities ...................................................................................................................................... 19 5.1.2 Survey ......................................................................................................................................... 20 6.0 Benefits & Dis-benefits of Rural Travel Hubs .................................................... 25 6.1 Benefits ....................................................................................................................................... 25 6.1.1 Congestion Reduction ................................................................................................................. 25 6.1.2 Environmental Benefits ............................................................................................................... 25 6.1.3 Public Health Benefits ................................................................................................................. 25 6.1.4 Public Perception ........................................................................................................................ 25 6.1.5 Economic ..................................................................................................................................... 25 6.1.6 Outreach Activities ...................................................................................................................... 25 6.1.7 Transport Connections ................................................................................................................ 26 6.2 Dis-benefits ................................................................................................................................. 26 6.2.1 Environmental Intrusion .............................................................................................................. 26 6.2.2 Local Traffic Congestion ............................................................................................................. 26 6.2.3 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 26 6.2.4 Effectiveness ............................................................................................................................... 26 6.2.5 Improper /
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