FULL TRAVEL PLAN
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT MITTON ROAD WHALLEY
DAVID WILSON HOMES
FEBRUARY 2019
DOC REF: AS/16121/TP/0
Colwyn Chambers 19 York Street Manchester M2 3BA
T: 0161 832 4400
E: [email protected] W: www. scptransport.co.uk
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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 2 2.0 TRAVEL PLAN BACKGROUND ...... 3 3.0 SITE AUDIT ...... 7 4.0 TRAVEL PLAN ADMINISTRATION ...... 14 5.0 BASELINE TRAVEL SURVEY ...... 15 6.0 TRAVEL PLAN TARGETS ...... 16 7.0 TRAVEL PLAN MEASURES AND MARKETING ...... 19 8.0 PLAN MONITORING AND REVIEW ...... 23 9.0 ACTION PLAN ...... 25
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 This Travel Plan has been prepared by SCP on behalf of David Wilson Homes to discharge planning condition which was applied to the consent for a new residential development at Mitton Road, Whalley. Consent for the application was granted at appeal in May 2013, and the site has been occupied since April 2017.
1.2 This Travel Plan seeks to address Condition 23 of the planning condition contained in the Annexe to the Appeal decision (Ref: APP/T2350/A/12/2188887), which states:
‘No more than 50 dwellings shall be occupied until the Full Travel Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The Travel Plan shall include objectives, targets, measures and funding mechanism to achieve targets, monitoring, implementation timescales for delivery (which exceeds the build out period), and the provision of a travel plan co-ordinator. The plan will be carried out, audited and updated in accordance with the approved details.’
1.3 As part of the condition, initial travel surveys of residents have taken place and the travel plan updated accordingly.
1.4 This report sets out the continued commitment to reducing the number of vehicular trips generated by the development and identifies the key principles for implementing the Travel Plan.
Travel Plan Approach
1.5 A travel plan is an important tool for delivering sustainable access to a development. It provides a long-term strategy that seeks to positively influence travel patterns to that location in favour of sustainable modes.
1.6 Implementing a travel plan can bring a number of benefits to a site, including helping to minimise the potential increase in traffic resulting from a development, helping to manage and reduce carbon emissions, and assisting with the promotion of healthy lifestyles. As a result, a travel plan forms a key stage in the forward planning process. A travel plan is a ‘living document’ that should be regularly reviewed to ensure its effectiveness.
1.7 This travel plan focuses on influencing greater use of sustainable transport by residents when travelling to and from the site, and will establish and promote the available sustainable transport links.
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2.0 TRAVEL PLAN BACKGROUND
2.1 Travel plans are dynamic, living documents that should be updated regularly to ensure that the aims and objectives represent the current situation in respect of travel and access. A travel plan will normally be prepared alongside the transport assessment, which will provide the evidence to support the outcomes sought and the measures needed in a travel plan. The plan then continues for the life of the development, requiring commitment from occupiers.
2.2 Travel plans are designed to be flexible to suit an individual site and the local characteristics. Similarly, they should be developed with consideration for the scale of the development and the likely impact on travel behaviour as a result of any potential measures.
Travel Plan Benefits
2.3 Travel plans can result in a variety of benefits to the occupiers of a development and the wider community, as well as address a range of issues, including:
Promote healthy lifestyles and sustainable, vibrant communities; Reduce demand for car parking, thereby enabling more efficient land use; Reduce pressure on highway capacity, particularly at peak times; Improve social inclusion; Cut carbon emissions and their contribution to climate change; Reduce road danger and protecting vulnerable road users; and Improve local air quality, while reducing noise pollution.
2.4 A travel plan should provide benefits to all parties, including the developer, the site occupants and the local authority, which can help in gaining widespread commitment to its implementation and continuing operation.
Policy Context
2.5 Travel plans are secured within the planning system within the context of the government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which was produced in 2012 and recently updated, on 24th July 2018.
2.6 The NPPF aims to provide a framework within which locally-prepared plans for housing and other development can be produced. The framework aims to streamline the planning process, making it more accessible at neighbourhood and community level and simplifying the decision- making process.
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2.7 The NPPF aims to promote sustainable transport, and ensure that transport issues are considered from the earliest stages of plan making and development proposals so that:
The potential impacts of development on transport networks can be addressed. Opportunities from existing or proposed transport infrastructure, and changing transport technology and usage are realised. Opportunities to promote walking, cycling and public transport use are identified and pursued. The environmental impacts of traffic and transport infrastructure can be identified, assessed and taken into account. Patterns of movements, streets, parking and other transport considerations are integral to the design of schemes and contribute to making high quality places.
2.8 Significant development should be focused on locations which are or can be made sustainable, through limiting the need to travel and offering a genuine choice of transport modes. This can help to reduce congestion and emissions, and improve air quality and public health.
2.9 The document states that all developments which generate significant amounts of movement should be required to provide a travel plan, and that the application should be supported by a transport statement or transport assessment so that the likely impacts of the proposal can be assessed.
2.10 Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) is in place to support the NPPF. The PPG on “Travel Plans, Transport Assessments and Statements” was provided in 2014. The PPG provides advice on when these documents are required, and what they should contain.
2.11 The document states that travel plans should where possible be considered in parallel to development proposals, and readily integrated into the design and occupation of the new site rather than retrofitted after occupation.
2.12 The primary purpose of a travel plan is to identify opportunities for the effective promotion and delivery of sustainable transport initiatives e.g. walking, cycling, public transport and telecommuting, in connection with both proposed and existing developments and through this to thereby reduce the demand for travel by less sustainable modes.
2.13 Travel plans should identify the specific required outcomes, targets and measures, and set out clear future monitoring and management arrangements, all of which should be proportionate.
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2.14 Travel plans should address all journeys resulting from a proposed development by anyone who may need to visit or stay and they should to fit in with wider strategies for transport in the area.
2.15 A further key national policy document for travel plans was published by the Department for Transport in April 2009 and is entitled “Good Practice Guidelines: Delivering Travel Plans through the Planning Process”. This document updates previous guidance following significant changes in travel planning and an increased awareness of how transport affects other aspects of life, such as climate change and health.
2.16 The guidelines identify that travel plans are an important tool for delivering sustainable access as part of a new development, and encouraging sustainable travel behaviour from the outset. The document provides assistance in the preparation of a travel plan, including when a travel plan is required and what it should contain, as well as how travel plans should be evaluated, secured, implemented and then monitored and managed long term. The document also outlines the responsibilities of the developer, occupier, local transport operators, highways and planning authorities in the implementation of the travel plan.
2.17 In terms of local transport policy, Lancashire County Council’s (LCC) Local Transport Plan (LTP) 2011-2021 sets out the visions and goals for transport in the region over 10 years.
2.18 The transport goals which LCC have set out in the LTP are:
To help to secure a strong economic future by making transport and travel into and between our major economic centres more effective and efficient and by improving links to neighbouring major economic areas and beyond. To provide all sections of the community with safe and convenient access to the services, jobs, health, leisure and educational opportunities that they need. To improve the accessibility, availability and affordability of transport as a contribution to the development of strong and cohesive communities. To create more attractive neighbourhoods by reducing the impact of transport on our quality of life and by improving our public realm. To reduce the carbon impact of Lancashire's transport requirements, whilst delivering sustainable value for money transport options to those who need them. To make walking and cycling more safe, convenient and attractive, particularly in the more disadvantaged areas of Lancashire, bringing improvements in the health of Lancashire's residents.
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In all that we do, to provide value for money by prioritising the maintenance and improvement of Lancashire's existing transport infrastructure where it can help to deliver our transport goals.
2.19 From these goals they have drawn seven priorities:
Improving access into areas of economic growth and regeneration Providing better access to education and employment Improving people’s quality of life and well being Improving safety of our streets for our most vulnerable residents Providing safe, reliable, convenient and affordable transport alternatives to the car Maintaining our assets Reducing carbon emissions and its effects
2.20 This travel plan has been developed in line with local and national transport policy and guidance.
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3.0 SITE AUDIT
Development Description
3.1 The site is located off Mitton Road, Whalley. It is bound by the A59 to the west, Mitton Road to the north, Broad Lane and the Whalley Viaduct to the east and Ridding Lane and the River Calder to the south.
3.2 The first occupation of the site took place in April 2017 and the site is still under construction. Approximately 103 of the 137 units are currently occupied.
3.3 The location of the site in relation to the wider highway network is shown in Figure 3.1 while the relation of the site to the local highway network is shown in Figure 3.2.
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Figure 3.1 - Site Location – Wider Highway Network
A59
A671
Whalley
Site
Source: Google Maps 2019
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Figure 3.2 – Site Location – Local Highway Network
Railway Station
A59 Mitton Road
Site
Source: Google Maps 2019
3.4 The development comprises a total of 137 residential dwellings and open space including associated car parking. Access into the site is taken from Mitton Road and is appropriate to the scale of the proposed residential development.
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Access by Non-Car Modes
Walking
3.5 Walking within Whalley is convenient due to its flat topography and the surrounding footways are generally well surfaced and lit. The village centre, which offers a range of everyday facilities, is within 800m of the site, equivalent to a 10 minute walk.
3.6 Ridding Lane, located to the south of the site, is a Public Right of Way (FP20) and, continuing as The Sands / Church Lane, provides an east-west link between King Street and the site. To the west of the A59, FP20 links onto other footpaths FP14, 16, 17, 18 and 19. There is a short section of footpath FP23 found to the north of Mitton Road that runs between the entrance to the train station and the entrance to Whalley Sports Club.
3.7 Table 3.1 shows the facilities available within a 2km walking distance of the site.
Table 3.1 – Local Facilities
Distance from Site Facility Name (metres)
Bus Stop Mitton Road 300m
ATM/Bank Spar, George Street 800m
Primary School Whalley C of E Primary School 800m
Supermarket Cooperative, King Street 850m
Convenience Store Spar, George Street 800m
Doctor Dr Mary Adams, Victory House, The Sidings 350m
Dentist King Street Dental Practice 700m
Pharmacy Lloyd’s Pharmacy, King Street 900m
Nursery Oakhill School and Nursery, Clitheroe Road 1200m
Railway Station Whalley Railway Station 400m
3.8 An ideal maximum 2km walk distance is considered appropriate to replace short car journeys. Based on this, Figure 3.3 indicates the area surrounding the site which is accessible on foot.
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Figure 3.3 - Walk Accessibility
Contains Ordnance Survey Data © Crown copyright and database right 2012
3.9 As can be seen in Figure 3.3, the centre of Whalley is available within an 800m walk distance from the development site. Bus stops and Whalley train station can also be accessed within a 400m walk distance, or less than 5 minutes, which can be easily utilised by residents living at the site.
3.10 Mitton Road is subject to a 30mph speed limit, and footways are present on both sides of the carriageway measuring approximately 2m wide in the vicinity of the site, and feature dropped kerbs and tactile paving at the junction with Broad lane to the east.
Cycling
3.11 Cycling within the local area is good for residents as Mitton Road, Clitheroe Road and King Street are designated as on-road cycle routes and are collectively known as Regional Route 90, which forms part of the National Cycle Network (NCN).
3.12 Regional Route 90 forms part of the Lancashire Cycleway which is two circular routes (northern loop and southern loop) following minor roads and links together at Whalley. Regional Route 90 assists with providing connections to other NCN designated routes within the area, notably linking to Regional Route 91 just to the south of Whalley in Billington.
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3.13 Further to this, a number of other local on-road cycle routes and traffic-free routes can be found in Whalley allowing for quick and easy connections into the village centre.
3.14 GIS TRACC software has been used to assess the accessibility of the site by bicycle, for a 5km cycle distance and is shown in Figure 3.4.
Figure 3.4 - Cycle Accessibility
Contains Ordnance Survey Data © Crown copyright and database right 2012
3.15 As shown in Figure 3.4, the site is within easy cycling distance of the whole of Whalley while Clitheroe and Great Haywood are slightly beyond 5km of the Site.
3.16 Overall, the cycle accessibility of the development provides a good opportunity for short trips by bike from the site.
Public Transport – Bus
3.17 Three bus stops are available within 300m to the east and west of the site access on Mitton Road and within 800m of the site on Clitheroe Road and King Street. Details of the bus services and frequencies which use these stops are provided in Table 3.2 below.
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Table 3.2 - Bus Services
Average Service Headway Maximum Frequency (mins) Number Bus Stop Location Route Description Monday to Saturday Sunday Friday
Mitton Chipping – Longridge – Ribchester – Hurst 5 Road/Clitheroe 130 130 - Green – Whalley – Barrow – Clitheroe Road/KingStreet
Clitheroe – Whalley – Langho – Emerald Clitheroe Road/King 22 Valleyline Street – Blackburn – Royal Blackburn 30 30 60 Street Hospital - Shadsworth
Clitheroe – Barrow – Whalley – Brockhall Clitheroe Road/King 25 Village – Langho – Mellor – Lammack - 120 120 - Street Blackburn
Burnley – Rose Grove – Lowerhouse – Clitheroe Road/King 64 Padiham – Sabden – Whalley – Barrow – 120 120 - Street Clitheroe - Chatburn
Clitheroe Road/King Preston – Whalley – Clitheroe – West 280/X80/280 43 60 120 Street Marton – Barnoldswick – Skipton
Clitheroe – Whalley – Padiham – Burnley – M2 Mainline Clitheroe Road 30 30 30 Queensgate – Brierfield – Nelson - Colne Source: Lancashire County Council
3.18 As can be seen in Table 3.2, there is a good frequency of bus services which provide access to locations such as Clitheroe, Burnley, Padiham, Colne, Blackburn and Chatburn amongst others.
Public Transport – Train
3.19 The site is located within 400m of Whalley train station which offers train services to destinations including Clitheroe, Blackburn, Bolton, and Manchester Victoria. There is one train in each direction with a frequency of every 30 minutes.
Summary
3.20 Overall, the site benefits from good levels of accessibility by foot, cycle and public transport with a range of facilities being within easy walking distance alone. These characteristics offer a realistic opportunity for residents to choose alternative modes of travel to the car.
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4.0 TRAVEL PLAN ADMINISTRATION
Travel Plan Co-ordinator
4.1 Management of the travel plan process will be achieved through the identification of a suitable person or organisation as the Travel Plan Co-ordinator (TPC). The TPC will provide a key role in delivering a successful travel plan. This role will be undertaken by a Management Company for the site, although in time this role would benefit from ownership by the residents of the site, as key stakeholders to the travel plan.
4.2 The TPC contact is Gemma Wheatley of SCP Transport, and can be contacted by phone on 0161 832 4400 or email [email protected].
4.3 The TPC role will lead development of the travel plan measures and the day to day operation of the action plan. The TPC will act as the main contact for the travel plan and will be encouraged to work closely with the LCC.
4.4 The TPC will be the first point of contact in all matters relating to travel to and from the site.
4.5 The TPC will be responsible for setting up and managing the action plan in accordance with the following schedule, which will be agreed with LCC.
Funding
4.6 Initial funding will be allocated for the launch and implementation of the travel plan, while an annual budget will be set for the day to day operation of the travel plan, including monitoring and reviewing. In addition, a separate budget will provide funding for specific measures to be implemented, which will be allocated at the time of the annual review.
4.7 The developer will provide the initial funding for the launch and implementation of the travel plan along with the costs for the first 5 years. This funding stream will allow the travel plan to operate for a minimum of five years, subject to the local authority’s requirements.
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5.0 BASELINE TRAVEL SURVEY
5.1 Travel surveys were distributed along with Travel Welcome Packs upon occupation to understand how residents currently travel and what would encourage them to make changes to more sustainable modes of transport.
5.2 The TPC re-issued a travel survey for residents in February 2019 with an incentive to encourage responses. Going forward surveys will take place on an annual basis.
5.3 The responses received from the surveys have been entered into a database to enable modal shift to be tracked and allow future comparison of travel patterns for the site, as well as providing information on which measures are most likely to encourage modal shift.
5.4 All data collected from the travel surveys is subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act. In the interests of confidentiality, the TPC alone will manage the database and be responsible for the release of information; all data held will be used solely for the purposes of the travel plan.
5.5 The travel survey was distributed both electronically and by post to residents at the site. The Travel Survey templates are included in Appendix 1. The baseline surveys from February 2019 were completed by 15th February 2019. The survey analysis in included in Appendix 2.
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6.0 TRAVEL PLAN TARGETS
Objectives
6.1 Objectives are required to give a travel plan direction and focus. Targets are measurable and help to indicate whether the high-level objective aspirations have been met. Targets should be linked to objectives and be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time- related). Indicators determine whether the targets have been met and thus if objectives have been achieved, and as such will also be used to highlight the progress of the travel plan.
6.2 The travel plan recognises that there is not one specific mode of transport suitable for all nursery users and community hall staff and that there need to be a number of alternatives in place. The travel plan is intended to promote flexibility and choice, focusing efforts on encouraging a reduction in car use rather than prohibiting it.
6.3 This travel plan has been prepared to achieve the following objectives:
Minimising the total travel distance of residents; Reducing reliance upon the private car and improving awareness and usage of alternative modes of transport; Promoting walking, cycling, public transport and car sharing; and, Promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainable communities which are accessible by all.
Modal Share Targets
6.4 Table 6.1 shows the initial modal share targets which were drafted based on the existing modal split for the Whalley ward compared with Ribble Valley in 2012, based on 2001 census data, while setting out the initial targets for the development along with the relevant indicators and monitoring methods that will be used to establish the progress towards these targets.
Table 6.1 – Initial Modal Share Targets
Baseline Ribble Valley Monitoring Target Type Target Indicator (Whalley Ward) District Method
% of trips made Maximum Number of single car Travel by single car 73.9% 67.6% of 68% occupancy trips surveys occupancy Travel % of trips made Minimum Number of car sharing 12.2% 13.0% surveys by car sharing of 13% trips
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Number of walk trips % of trips made Travel Minimum Number of cycle trips by non-car 12.3% 17.7% surveys of 18% Number of public modes transport trips Source: Office for National Statistics Note: the baseline figures do not equal 100% as the census data includes taxi and motorcycle
6.5 An initial travel survey was undertaken in February 2019 to enable a residential travel database to be set up. The questionnaire was distributed to each dwelling to collect the following details:
Resident profile, including age, gender etc; Workplace postcode; Mode of travel to work, education, healthcare and leisure; Car ownership / usage; Reasons for not using public transport and other modes; The anticipated take-up of a car sharing scheme for work journeys as well as use of public transport or other non-car modes of travel to work and for leisure activities; and Information relating to potential areas for sustainable travel improvement, upon which the TPC could act and draw up measures to improve the travel plan.
6.6 All data collected from the travel survey in connection with the travel plan is subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act. In the interests of confidentiality, the TPC alone holds the database and is responsible for the release of information, with all data held being used solely for the purposes of the travel plan.
6.7 The above targets have been reviewed in the context of the recent survey results which have been summarised in Appendix 2. The revised targets for the site are shown in Table 6.2.
Table 6.2 – Revised Modal Share Targets
Revised Targets Mode (February 2020)
Single Car Occupancy 50%
Car Share 15%
Non-car modes 35%
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6.8 The modal split for existing residents shows that reliance on the private car is much lower than the initial targets expected. This is mainly due to the demographic of the respondents which revealed that a relatively small proportion regularly commute to work. In addition, there are a wide range of everyday facilities which are within an easy walk of the site. However, it is desirable to continue to minimise the use of the private car, and the new targets have been adjusted to enable this low level of car use to continue.
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7.0 TRAVEL PLAN MEASURES AND MARKETING
7.1 A travel plan is the management tool for implementing measures that promote sustainable transport. A successful and cost-effective travel plan is one that implements measures that are relevant and realistic to the development.
7.2 The development of a successful travel plan will require consultation with residents at the site as time progresses to establish which measures will be the most effective, which may prove difficult to implement and which may be unpopular.
Travel Information and Marketing
7.3 Good accurate information on the range of services and travel initiatives available at the site will be a critical element of a successful travel plan.
7.4 The TPC will make new residents aware of the existence of the travel plan by providing them with an information leaflet summarising the travel plan as part of a welcome pack when residents move to the site. The promotional sales material for the site would include the fact that the site has a travel plan and list the associated benefits.
7.5 The welcome pack, could include the following:
A map showing the location of key local facilities within easy walking distance of the site, including bus stops; Bus timetables of existing local services from nearby bus stops; Train timetables relating to services which stop at the nearest rail station, this being Whalley; A map showing local cycle routes, which would also indicate the locations of cycle parking and cycle shops in the area; Details of “Routes to School” and details outlining Walk to School, which is a joint campaign run by ACTTravelwise and Living Streets and is encouraged by LCC (www.walktoschool.org.uk); A car cost calculator, providing information on the full cost of car use (i.e. financial, environmental, health, etc.); and Information relating to traffic-related environmental concerns, congestion problems and car sharing to raise awareness.
7.6 The TPC will ensure that any changes to the travel plan or any relevant information are passed on to residents on a biannual / annual basis in the form of leaflets.
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7.7 In addition, the TPC will ensure that off-site information is provided in the form of adequate signing for walking and cycling routes as well as timetable information at bus stops.
Public Transport Information
7.8 The TPC will ensure that public transport is promoted, with the following initiatives being employed:
Residents are provided with information to allow ease of use of public transport by providing up-to-date public transport route and timetable information in the welcome packs, and updating by leaflet drop, as necessary. Contact details for local taxi firms will also be provided by the TPC; The TPC will liaise regularly with the local public transport operators to ensure that information remains valid; and The TPC will provide details of the websites and telephone advice services to enable residents to obtain details on their individual journey requirements, including the Traveline website (Tel: 0871 200 2233).
Walking
7.9 The TPC will encourage walking as a mode of travel to the site by implementing the following initiatives:
Raise awareness of the health benefits of walking through promotional material; Provide a map showing walking routes, indicating distances and times to key local facilities near to the site; and Ensure that footpaths on site are well maintained and lit with any defects reported to the highway authority.
Cycling
7.10 In conjunction with the pedestrian initiatives, the TPC will do the following:
Promote the availability of cycling information, including route maps and useful tips and guidance, on the Sustrans website and Lancashire County Council’s website; and In order to assist in improving conditions for cycling locally, the TPC will establish contact with the senior cycling officer of the Local Planning Authority to ensure that up-to-date information is available regarding cycle routes and other facilities for cyclists in the vicinity of the site.
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Car Sharing Scheme
7.11 The TPC will set up a car sharing scheme / register within 3 months of receiving the initial residents travel surveys. Residents will be contacted by the TPC to allow potential car sharers to register an interest and provide details of their journey to and from work along with their contact phone number and work location. The TPC will then identify suitable matches for residents that may be able to share their journeys to and from work or for shopping trips.
7.12 This could be achieved via the online car sharing scheme ‘Liftshare’ (www.liftshare.com), which is Britain’s largest car sharing network or via Shared Wheels (www.sharedwheels.co.uk) which is a subsidiary site to Liftshare and has been established specifically for people living and working within Lancashire.
Journey Planning
7.13 Targeting individual journeys can be the most effective way of reducing car travel and encouraging use of sustainable modes. This initiative is most effective for those who currently travel by car and have no constraints to travel by sustainable modes.
7.14 The personalised journey planners could include:
Maps showing the location of the correct bus stops to use at either end of the journey along with the accompanying walk route to their origin and destination; Details of how and where to buy tickets, including the current cost for travel; and Timetable information for public transport services used on their journey.
7.15 Two particularly useful journey planning websites are:
Transport for Greater Manchester: www.my.tfgm.com/#/planner / 0161 244 1000 National Traveline: www.traveline.info / 0871 200 22 33
7.16 Both websites contain region-specific journey planning support, and can help you plan your bus, tram or rail journey. The websites provide access to public transport information, as well as allowing you to develop journey plans, view timetables and find out about any public transport disruptions.
Marketing Summary
7.17 The TPC will be responsible for providing residents with an overview of the travel plan in order to promote the use of a range of modes of transport.
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7.18 As noted above, the following marketing tasks have been undertaken as part of the travel plan implementation and will be reviewed on a regular basis:
Development of a welcome pack for the travel plan, which has been disseminated to residents upon occupation; Promote car sharing in the welcome packs; and Travel information to be provided to residents through regular newsletters;
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8.0 PLAN MONITORING AND REVIEW
8.1 To establish the success of the travel plan, an effective monitoring and review process must be in place. Monitoring will ensure that that there is compliance with the travel plan, assess the effectiveness of the measures and provide the opportunity for review.
Monitoring
8.2 The TPC will monitor travel patterns associated with the site on a regular basis over a five year period, commencing at first occupation of the site. Monitoring will take place for the first 5 years with the potential for residents to continue monitoring thereafter on a voluntary basis.
8.3 The monitoring of the plan is important for the following reasons:
It will demonstrate to the local authority the effectiveness of the measures implemented and the progress being made towards the aims and objectives of the travel plan; It justifies the commitment of the TPC and of other resources; It maintains support for the travel plan by reporting successes; It helps to identify any deficiencies within the travel plan, including any measures that are not effective; and The data can be shared with any other nearby employment travel plans as well as inform the local authority and public transport operators of local travel patterns.
8.4 The TPC will agree the monitoring programme with the local authority to ensure that the monitoring procedures are appropriate. The TPC will maintain a monitoring table of progress to key travel plan targets based on the results of the travel surveys. This table will be published and distributed by leaflet to all residents.
Reviewing
8.5 The TPC will undertake a review of the travel plan following the results of each monitoring stage. This review will be important in assessing the effectiveness of the measures implemented and to identify areas where modification may be necessary. In particular the following will be assessed:
The level of car / non-car usage at the site; and Comments received from residents.
8.6 When reviewing the effectiveness of the travel plan, the following questions will be asked:
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Which areas offer the greatest potential for change / improvement? Was the initiative implemented by the target date? How well used is each scheme / initiative? How much did it cost to introduce? Is the review process itself effective?
8.7 The TPC will use data collected during the survey to compare the mode share statistics obtained from the annual monitoring to the targets set for the development. The TPC may choose to revise these targets, with agreement with the local authority, in order to maintain a realistic goal for the aims and objectives of the travel plan.
8.8 The TPC will also investigate the effectiveness of the measures and initiatives being promoted and the contribution they make towards the aims and objectives of the travel plan. The TPC may choose to remove ineffective measures and/or initiatives and implement new measures, in agreement with the local authority.
8.9 The TPC will prepare annual progress reports to include the results of monitoring, details and success of measures implemented and an action plan for the forthcoming period. This will be submitted to the local authority for their review, providing input for travel planning at a strategic level.
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9.0 ACTION PLAN
9.1 The measures and initiatives summarised earlier will be implemented in order to target specific objectives of the travel plan within particular timescales. These have been included with the action plan, as set out below.
Action Target Date Responsibility Funding Complete?
Initial Setup
Exchange contact details with Y Complete TPC n/a local authority
Set up travel plan working file Complete TPC n/a Y
Obtain public transport Y Complete TPC n/a timetables
Setup resident database Complete TPC n/a Y
Prepare travel information Y Complete TPC Developer packs
Upon Occupation
Issue travel information packs To continue until site Y TPC Developer to new residents completion
Promote car sharing in travel Y Complete TPC n/a information packs
Within Three Months of 50 dwelling Occupation Prepare baseline travel survey Complete TPC Developer Y
Issue surveys to residents Complete TPC Developer Y
Collect travel plan surveys and Complete TPC Developer Y analyse responses
Review travel plan objectives Complete TPC Developer Y and confirm mode share targets on the basis of survey data
Produce full travel plan Complete TPC Developer document and submit to Council
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Liaise with Council to agree Underway TPC Developer final travel strategy, objectives and targets
Monitoring & Review
Conduct repeat travel surveys For five years after baseline one year after the baseline TPC Developer survey survey, annually
Collect travel plan surveys and Within 3 months of receipt of TPC Developer count data and analyse results responses
Submit progress report to Within 3 months of receipt of TPC Developer Council responses
Undertake travel plan audit and Within 3 months of receipt of TPC Developer modify where appropriate responses
Issue progress update to all Within 3 months of receipt of TPC Developer residents responses
Page 26 APPENDIX 1 Throughout the survey, please tick all boxes that apply 1 Please enter your name and plot number / address: 9 How many bicycles are in your household?
Do you / any of your household have a disability that affects 10 the way you travel? 2 How many people live in your house? Yes Monk's Cross, Whalley No
3 Please enter the work/education postcodes of all residents Resident Travel Survey in your household: 11 What would encourage you/your family to walk on future journeys? (Please choose up to 3 answers) Improved footpaths on local routes Improved lighting on local routes This travel survey is being undertaken to help us Someone to walk with (walking buddy) understand how you and other members of your 4 Please specify the age ranges of those living in your household: Improved crossings close to my home household travel on journeys to work, education and 0-10 Help planning my journey leisure trips, and your reasons for travelling as you do. .11-20 Walking information / maps 21-40 Other (please specify below) 41-50 The survey is completely confidential; the information 51-65 you provide will be used to help us provide useful travel 65+ 12 What would encourage you/your family to cycle on future information and improve your journeys. The journeys? (Please choose up to 3 answers) information will not be shared with anyone else. 5 Please identify the main reasons for journeys in your household: Cycle training / maintenance assistance To get to work Someone to cycle with (cycle buddy) To access education Cycling information / maps To access healthcare Help planning my journey Upon completion of this survey, you are eligible to be For leisure purposes Other (please specify below) entered a prize draw for a £100 high street voucher! Other (please insert)
The survey can be completed online, and is available at 13 What would encourage you/your family to use public transport https://goo.gl/o90Yjx How many cars are owned / available for 6 Please complete by 15th February 2019 use in your household? (Please choose up to 3 answers) return it to SCP Transport using the stamped self- Better public transport information addressed envelope provided. 7 How do you/others in your household usually travel Discounts on public transport passes/tickets on the following journeys: Work Education Health Leisure Help planning my journey If you would like to speak to someone about this survey, Car (alone) Improved waiting envirnoment e.g. bus shelters, waiting room would like some assistance with your travel plans or Car with others (as passenger or driver) Increased frequency of public transport services would just like further information, please get in touch Taxi Other (please specify below) using the details below: Train Bus Travel Plan Coordinator: Gemma Wheatley Cycle 14 What would encourage you to car share on future journeys? Walk Help finding a partner Contact Email: [email protected] Other (please specify below) More information on car sharing Phone: 0161 832 4400 Other (please specify below)
Thank you for your time! Public 8 Why do you/your family travel in this way? Car transport Cycle Walk Quicker/easier/more convenient 15 Each person that completes the survey is entitled to enter a Cheaper than alternatives prize draw to win £100 of high street vouchers. If you would No suitable public transport services like to enter the prize draw please give your email address Health reasons below: Personal safety I give a lift/get a lift The draw will be made on the 22nd February 2019. Car needed for job purposes Thank you for completing this survey. Please place in the stamped, self- addressed envelope provided and return by the 15th February 2019. APPENDIX 2
TRAVEL PLAN SURVEY ANALYSIS- FEBRUARY 2019
Travel Survey Analysis
1. Travel Surveys were originally issued to residents, along with Welcome Travel Packs, upon occupation of their dwellings. However, due to the low response rate, the surveys were distributed again in February 2019 with an incentive of a prize draw for a High Street Voucher. The survey aimed to obtain details of how residents travel to and from their homes, the reason for travel and their chosen method of travel.
2. This note summarises the survey findings and will act as a guide for the revised modal split targets for residents. It is being submitted to Lancashire County Council (LCC), who will be undertaking ongoing monitoring of the travel plan.
Survey Results
Demographics
3. Out of a total of 103 surveys distributed to occupied homes, a total of 27 responses were received, giving a response rate of 26%.
4. A total of 48 residents of the development have been included in the 27 survey responses. A breakdown of the size of each household is shown below:
• One-person: 44% (12) • Two-person: 44% (12) • Three-person: 11% (4)
5. The age ranges of the respondents are shown in Figure 2.
Directors: W C P Booker BSc D Roberts IEng FIHE FCIHT J Budd MSc CMILT MCIHT S Carmody BSc CEng MICE FCIHT D Young IEng FIHE PGCert Technical Directors: P Todd BSc (Hons) MSc MCIHT MTPS P Turton BSc Eng IEng MICE Regional Director: T Wright CEng BEng (Hons) MCIHT Associate Directors: G Wheatley BA (Hons) DipTP MSc MCIHT K Barnes FIHE M Devenish CEng MCIHT R Carr IEng MCIHT R Spiller BSc (Hons) MCIHT SCP is a trading name of Singleton Clamp & Partners Limited Registered in England No. 3728935 Offices in Manchester, Leeds and London
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Figure 2- Age of occupiers Age Range in Households
45%
40% 42% 35% 30% 25% 26%
20% Percentage 15% 16% 10% 5% 3% 6% 6% 0% 0-10 11-20. 21-40 41-50 51-65 65+ Age Range
6. Figure 2 indicates that the respondents are largely older people, shown by the high proportion of 51-65 year olds and those over 65 (68% in total). An explanation for the high proportion of elderly people is that 15% of the dwellings are specifically for the over 55’s.
7. Figure 3 demonstrates the locations of the respondents’ workplace/education.
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Figure 3 – Location of workplace/education
8. Figure 3 demonstrates that the location of resident’s workplaces or education reach as far as Manchester city centre which is located approximately 40km to the south of Whalley. The vast majority who do commute, work/go to school in Whalley or within approximately 15km of the site in locations such as Clitheroe, Colne, Blackburn and Burnley.
Existing Transport Choices
9. Figure 4 demonstrates the main reasons for journeys within each household based on survey responses.
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Figure 4 Main reasons for journeys in your household
40%
35% 38%
30%
25%
20% 23% 23%
Percentage 15%
10% 13%
5% 4% 0% To access education Other To get to work To access healthcare For leisure purposes Reason
10. Figure 4 demonstrates that the majority of survey respondents make journeys to access leisure facilities (38%), and the remainder make regular journeys for healthcare (23%) and for work (23%). This represents a relatively small proportion of residents who regularly commute for work purposes, which reflects the older demographic of the respondents. A relatively small proportion make journeys for education (4%) linking to the small proportion of young people demonstrated in Figure 2. Of those who answered ‘Other’, they specified that their journeys included shopping and visiting friends and family.
11. Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8 show the modes of transport used for each type of journey.
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Figure 5 How do you/your family travel to/from work?
50% 45% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 25%
20% Percentage 15% 15% 10% 10% 5% 5% 0% Bus Car with others (as Walk Train Car (alone) passenger or driver) Mode of Transport
12. Figure 4 demonstrates that 23% that make journey for work purposes. Of this percentage, Figure 5 shows that a significant proportion (55%) of survey respondents use a car either alone or with others to get to/from work. Of the public transport options, the train is most only popular choice (25%) with Whalley Railway Station located less than 500m walking distance of the site on Station Road. Only a small proportion of people walk (15%) or take the bus (5%) for work purposes.
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Figure 6 How do you/your family travel to access education?
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50% 50% 50% 40%
30%
Percentage 20%
10%
0% Car with others (as passenger or Cycle driver) Mode of Transport
13. Figure 6 demonstrates that of the small proportion who travel to access education, half choose to car share, and the other half travel by bike. Therefore, the journeys made to/from education are by relatively sustainable modes of transport, compared to the journeys to/from work, healthcare and for leisure.
Figure 7 How do you/your family travel to access healthcare?
45% 40% 35% 39% 30% 32% 25% 20%
Percentage 15% 10% 13% 10% 5% 3% 3% 0% Taxi Train Bus Car with others Car (alone) Walk (as passenger or driver) Reason
14. Figure 4 demonstrates that travel to healthcare is the second most popular reason for travel. 24% of survey respondents make journeys to access healthcare, which is likely connected to the high
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proportion of older people in the development. Figure 7 shows the modal split for the modes of transport used to access healthcare. A large percentage (39%) of residents walk to access healthcare, but 32% use the private car alone, and 13% car share. Public transport is relatively unpopular, with only 13% using it to get to/from healthcare. This is reflective of the close proximity of the site to Whalley Medical Centre.
Figure 8 How do you/your family travel to access leisure facilities?
25% 23% 23% 20% 22%
15% 14% 10%
Percentage 10% 5% 3% 5% 0% Cycle Taxi Bus Train Car (alone) Car with Walk others (as passenger or driver) Mode of Transport
15. Figure 8 demonstrates the various modes of transport used by survey respondents to access leisure facilities. The private car is the most popular (45% in total) either with others (23%) or alone (22%). Of sustainable modes, Walking is the most popular (23%), 24% use public transport, but only 3% choose to cycle.
16. The figures above demonstrate that whilst the car is the most popular mode of transport overall, other more sustainable modes, particularly walking, are also popular with residents. Indications of the reasons behind the various respondent mode choices are demonstrated in Figures 9, 10, 11 and 12.
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Figure 9 Reasons for travelling by car
60%
50% 50% 40%
30%
Percentage 20%
10% 13% 5% 5% 8% 10% 10% 0% Cheaper than Health reasons To car share Personal safety Car needed for No suitable Convenience alternatives job purposes public transport services Reason
17. Figure 9 reveals that the majority of survey respondents choose to travel by car because they consider it be more convenient compared to other forms of transport (50%). Some respondents (13%) don’t think any suitable public transport services are available. Smaller proportions of survey respondents indicate that they travel by car due to job purposes, safety, cost, health reasons, and to enable them to car share with others.
18. The survey results show that currently 65% have access to one car, 23% of households own two cars, and only 12% do not have access to a car.
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Figure 10 Reasons for travelling by public transport
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Percentage 30% 20%
10% 10% 0% Health reasons Cheaper than alternatives Convenience Reason
19. Figure 10 indicates that the majority (60%) of survey respondents choose to travel by public transport due to its convenience, and a large proportion (30%) do so because of cost. A small proportion (10%) choose to use public transport for health reasons.
Figure 11 Reasons for travelling by bike
45% 40% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20%
Percentage 20% 20% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Convenience Cheaper than alternatives No suitable public Health reasons transport services Reason
20. Figure 11 demonstrates that a large proportion of those who travel by bike do so for health reasons (40%). Significant proportions (20% each) choose to travel by bike due to its convenience, cost, and the lack of suitable public transport services.
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21. Of the 27 households who responded to the survey, the majority (79%) stated they do not have access to a bike, 8% own one bike, another 8% own two bikes, and 4% own three bikes per household.
Figure 12 Reasons for travelling on foot
45% 40% 42% 35% 30% 25% 29% 20% Percentage 15%
10% 13% 13% 5% 4% 0% Personal safety No suitable public Cheaper than Convenience Health reasons transport services alternatives Reason
22. Similar to the reasons for making journeys by bike, Figure 12 demonstrates that those who travel on foot do so predominantly for health benefits (42%). The convenience and low cost of walking are also cited as popular reasons for travelling by foot (29% and 13% respectively).
23. Only 15% of survey respondents stated they had a disability which affected the way they travel.
Encouraging a Change in Mode of Transport
24. In terms of encouraging respondents to change the way they travel, a number of questions were asked to find out what, if any, measures would assist.
25. When residents were asked what would encourage them to walk on future journeys, 29% stated that improved lighting on local routes would help and another 24% suggested improved footpaths on local routes. A respondent expanded on this by suggesting that Broad Lane which borders the east of the site is very dark for pedestrians. Another 18% required walking information and/or maps, 18% wanted improved crossings close to their home, and 8% wanted someone to walk with.
26. Residents were also asked what would encourage them to cycle on future journeys. Whilst 28% stated that nothing could encourage them to cycle which is likely to be due to the high proportion
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of elderly people, 22% wanted someone to cycle with, 19% wanted cycle training and/or maintenance assistance, and another 19% wanted local cycling information and maps. Only 6% of respondents wanted new, safer cycle routes, and 6% wanted help planning their journey.
27. Survey respondents were also asked what would encourage them to use public transport on future journeys. A large proportion (28%) wanted an increased frequency of the current public transport services or more reliable services (8%), and 26% suggested discounts on public transport passes and tickets would encourage them. 17% of respondent’s required better public transport information and an additional 20% wanted an improved waiting environment at bus stops.
28. Finally, respondents were asked what would encourage them to car share on future journeys. 38% wanted more information on car sharing and 25% wanted help finding a partner nearby. A large proportion (37%) said nothing would persuade them, either because they already car share, they do not have access to a car, or because they didn’t want to at all.
Conclusion
29. The survey results demonstrate that no more than 45% of respondents travel by car for work, leisure or healthcare purposes. This low level of car use is reflective of the older demographic who responded to the survey. Of the respondents only 23% regularly travel by car and 63% had access to one car per household. When considering these factors, it can be seen that the site will generate low levels of vehicle traffic at peak times on the highway network. The revised targets in the Travel Plan will aim to maintain the low levels of car use which have been suggested by the survey results
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