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Northburgh House Ltd
Office Expansion at 32-41 Dallington Street, London
Framework Travel Plan
October 2013
100 St John Street, London, EC1M 4EH
Tel: +44 (0)20 7580 8844
Email: [email protected]
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Contents Page
1 INTRODUCTION ...... 3 General ...... 3 Background ...... 3 Planning History ...... 4 Proposed Development ...... 4
2 SITE ASSESSMENT ...... 5 General ...... 5 Site Location and Description ...... 5 Parking Provision ...... 5 Delivery and Servicing ...... 6 Public Transport Accessibility ...... 7 Pedestrian Accessibility ...... 8 Cycle Accessibility ...... 9
3 OBJECTIVES, TARGETS AND INDICATORS ...... 12 General ...... 12 Travel Plan Benefits...... 12 Objectives ...... 12 Targets and Indicators ...... 13
4 TRAVEL PLAN STRATEGY...... 15 Introduction ...... 15 Managing the Plan: Roles and Responsibilities ...... 15 Marketing ...... 16
5 PACKAGE OF MEASURES ...... 17 The Approach ...... 17 General Information and Awareness Raising ...... 17 Walking Measures ...... 18 Cycling Measures ...... 19 Public Transport Measures ...... 22 Motorcycle Measures ...... 23 Managing Car Use ...... 23
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Working Practices ...... 24 Business Travel ...... 25 Measures for Visitors ...... 26 Deliveries and Servicing ...... 27
6 MONITORING AND REVIEW ...... 28 Introduction ...... 28 Monitoring Plan ...... 28 Reporting ...... 28
7 ACTION PLAN ...... 29 Introduction ...... 29 Action Plan Timetable ...... 29
8 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ...... 31 Key Points ...... 31
Figures
Figure 1.1: Site Location Plan...... 4 Figure 2.1: Local Cycle Routes in Close Proximity to the Site ...... 10
Tables Table 2.1 Local Bus Routes and Frequency ...... 7 Table 3.1 A Comparison of Mode Split Projections ...... 13 Table 7.1 Action Plan Timetable ...... 29
Appendices
Appendix A – Proposed Ground Floor Plan (Archer Architects)
Appendix B – PTAL Output File (www.webptals.org.uk)
Appendix C – Public Transport Information (TfL)
Appendix D – 2011 Census ‘Method of Travel to Work’ Data
Appendix E – TRAVL Data, Multi-modal Trip Rates
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1 Introduction
General
1.1 WYG Transport has been appointed by Northburgh House Ltd (the ‘Applicant’) to prepare a Transport Statement (TS) and Framework Workplace Travel Plan (FWTP) to support the detailed planning application for the proposed expansion of 32-41 Dallington Street (the ‘Site’) located in the London Borough of Islington (LBI).
1.2 The Local Planning Authority is LBI Planning and the Local Highways Authority is LBI Highways.
Background
1.3 The Site is bounded to the north by Dallington Street, to the east by Goswell Road, to the south by Northburgh Street and to the west by Pardon Street. Vehicle access to the site is from Dallington Street. The nearest ‘A’ roads are A5201 Clerkenwell Road that runs east to west 100m south of the site and A1 Goswell Road that runs north to south 100m east of the site.
1.4 The nearest Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) road or ‘Red Route’ is the A201 Farringdon Road located approximately 450m west of the site.
1.5 The predominant land uses in the surrounding streets are offices (assumed B1 Use Class) and residential flats (C3 Use Class). Land uses towards Goswell Road and Clerkenwell Road are predominantly retail (assumed ‘A’ Use Class) at ground floor level with offices and residential uses above.
1.6 A Site location plan showing the location of the Site within the context of the surround area is shown in Figure 1.1 overleaf.
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Figure 1.1 Site Location Plan
Source: Google Maps
Planning History
1.7 The site already has an active planning consent for 8,514m2 GIA B1 offices from a planning application made in 2003. A separate planning consent was granted in 2010 for alterations to the building, but with no significant increase in GIA.
Proposed Development
1.8 The proposed development comprises the expansion of 32-41 Dallington Street, which will increase the total B1(a) Office GIA from 7,605m2 to 7,962m2 an increase of 357m2. On-site car parking will be reduced to two disabled spaces only.
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2 Site Assessment
General
2.1 This section of the FWTP details the transport conditions and services prevailing at the Site and surrounding area. The assessment of the Site’s context is informed by a site visit undertaken by WYG on Friday 20th September 2013, along with desk-top based research.
Site Location and Description
2.2 The application site is 32-41 Dallington Street and is located in the Clerkenwell area of the London Borough of Islington. The site is situated 120 metres northwest of the A1 Goswell Road junction with the A5201 Old Street. It is rectangular in shape and is bound by Dallington Street to the north, Goswell Road to the east, Northburgh Street to the south and Pardon Street to the west.
2.3 As a result of the proposed development Dallington Street will become the only point of vehicle access to the site and will be used by delivery vehicles and access to the two on-site disabled parking spaces. The Proposed Ground Floor Plan is provided in Appendix A.
2.4 The A1 Goswell Road is a key route through Islington. Whereas, Dallington Street, Northburgh Street and Pardon Street are minor routes providing local access. These streets operate as part of a local one-way system and vehicle speeds are limited to 20mph.
Parking Provision
Proposed Car & Cycle Parking
2.5 Car and cycle parking provision for the proposed expansion of Site has been planned in accordance with current regional and local planning policy set out in the Mayor’s London Plan and LBI’s Development Plan Documents (DPDs). A full assessment of parking provision is provided in the Transport Statement report, which accompanies this FWTP as part of the planning application submission.
2.6 There will be no parking spaces provided on-site, other than two accessible spaces for disabled people. This is a reduction of 13 parking spaces compared to the existing provision of 15 spaces.
2.7 A provision of two wheelchair-accessible spaces is proposed in the on-site parking area. This provision is in accordance with the London Plan and LBI’s DMPs on accessible parking for disabled people.
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2.8 The Site is located within LBI’s Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) ‘A’. Parking and waiting restrictions within this zone are enforced Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm and on Saturdays 8.30am to 1.30pm.
2.9 On-street parking opportunities for drivers without a valid parking permit are extremely limited in the area surrounding the site. Parking bays in Northburgh Street, Pardon Street and Berry Street are for resident permit holders only.
2.10 On-street Pay at Machine / Pay by Phone parking spaces are available along small sections of kerb space on Dallington Street, Great Sutton Street and Goswell Road. The charge for parking in these spaces is 30 pence every five minutes; the maximum stay is two hours.
2.11 The Proposed Development includes the provision of 50 cycle parking spaces including one accessible space. 19 Sheffield Cycle Stands (38 cycle parking spaces) will be located in Courtyard 1, adjacent to the disabled parking bays. These spaces will be covered by an overhang running around the outside wall of the building. A further 6 Sheffield Cycle Stands (12 cycle parking spaces) are planned to be located along the northern boundary wall of Courtyard 2. The location of proposed cycle parking stands is shown on Archer Architect’s Proposed Ground Floor Plan provided in Appendix A.
Motorcycle Parking
2.12 No motorcycle parking will be provided on-site, however a solo motorcycle parking bay is located 80m west of the Site on Berry Street. Motorcycle parking is free in the LBI and this bay holds 8 motorcycles.
Car Clubs
2.13 There are three car club spaces located within 200 walking distance of the Site, all of which are operated by Zipcar. Their locations are as follows:
• St John Street N, EC1V 4JA; • Berry St, EC1V 0AA; and • St John Street S, EC1M 4NN.
Delivery and Servicing
2.14 It is proposed that there will be a single point of vehicular access to the Site, to the north from Dallington Street. The vehicle access leads directly into a servicing and disabled parking area at ground level. Delivery vehicles will park up in the designated unloading area, before reversing into the turning area and exiting the site in forward gear.
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2.15 Refuse collections will continue to be made on a daily basis from Northburgh Street adjacent to the bin store.
Public Transport Accessibility
2.16 The Transport for London (TfL) Planning Information Database confirms that the Site has a Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) of 6a (‘Excellent’), where 1a (‘Very Poor’) is the lowest level achievable and 6b is the highest level achievable. The PTAL output file is provided in Appendix B for information.
2.17 The Site is highly accessible by public transport and is located within Zone 1 of London’s public transport network.
Bus Services 2.18 The Site is well served by bus services that pass the Site in proximity. The bus services accessible within 640m (or 8 minutes’ walk) of the Site is listed in Table 2.1 below. It is observed that 640m is the maximum acceptable distance set by TfL for accessible bus services. Further public transport information is provided in Appendix C, which includes bus route spider diagrams of routes from Clerkenwell, Farringdon Station and Barbican Station, plus bus route timetables.
Table 2.1 Local Bus Routes and Frequency
Approximate Peak Time Frequencies (mins) Route Destinations Mon–Fri Sat Sun
Archway - Tufnell Park - Finsbury Park - Highbury 4 7 – 10 12 - 13 10 - 12 - Islington - St. Paul's - Aldwych - Waterloo Whipps Cross - Leyton Green - Clapton - Hackney 56 6 - 8 6 - 10 7 - 11 Downs - Islington - Goswell Road - Smithfield Leyton Green - Clapton - Hackney - Shoreditch - 55 6 - 11 7 - 8 10 Clerkenwell - Holborn - Oxford Circus Finsbury Park - Holloway - Barnsbury - Islington - 153 10 - 14 10 - 14 12 Smithfield - Barbican - Moorgate - Liverpool Street Wood Green Station - Tottenham - Stoke 243 Newington - Shoreditch - Clerkenwell - Holborn - 4 - 8 5 - 8 8 - 12 Aldwych - Waterloo Source: TfL PTAL Output (www.webptals.org.uk)
2.19 The closest pair of bus stops to the Site are located on Goswell Road and can be accessed in less than two minutes walking.
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2.20 Bus Stop ‘BT’ is located on the west-side of the Goswell Road and is served by bus routes 4 and 56 heading northbound. Southbound services are accessed from Bus Stop ‘BV’ located 40m south of Stop ‘BT’. The stops are slightly staggered to facilitate ease of movement for passing traffic. Both stops benefit from sheltered facilities, including seating and timetable information.
London Underground Services
2.21 TfL set a maximum distance of 960m for accessible rail services. Barbican Underground Station is located 500m south of the Site on Aldersgate Street and can be accessed in approximately 6 minutes on foot. Barbican Station provides access to the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City Lines.
2.22 The Metropolitan Line provides access between Aldgate and Wembley Park, Watford, Uxbridge, Croxley, Amersham, Chesham and Harrow-on-the-Hill. The Circle Line provides access between Edgware Road and Hammersmith. The Hammersmith & City Line provides access between Hammersmith and Barking.
National Rail Services
2.23 The closest National Rail Station to the site is Farringdon, located approximately 800m from the site. According to Walkit’s Urban Walking Route Planner, the station can be accessed in approximately 8 to 10 minutes based on an average walking pace. Farringdon Station has a range of facilities (e.g. pay phones, refreshment facilities, shops and toilets) and provides step free access coverage.
2.24 Farringdon Rail Station is served by First Capital Connect trains from Brighton to Bedford, calling at Gatwick Airport, or from Luton to Sutton or Wimbledon. The preceding and following stations are St Pancras International and City Thameslink.
2.25 In 2018 Farringdon Station will be served by Crossrail Link 1, which will run from Maidenhead, Berkshire to Shenfield, Essex. Crossrail will provide extra dimension of accessibility to the already well connected site.
Pedestrian Accessibility
2.26 The previous paragraphs have demonstrated that the Site is within short walking distance of a number of key transport interchanges and stops. Due to its Central London location, the site also benefits from being close to a range of amenities likely to be used by the working population.
2.27 This section of the FWTP identifies key pedestrian facilities and routes facilitating access to and from these key transport hubs and local amenities.
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2.28 A number of amenities are located at and adjoining the Goswell Road / Clerkenwell Road crossroads junction located approximately 100m south of the site, and the Goswell Road / Lever Street / Percival Street crossroads located approximately 230m to the north.
2.29 Amenities at the Goswell Road / Clerkenwell Road junction include an HSBC bank with external ATMs and a number of coffee shops and restaurants. These facilities can be accessed in a two minute walk distance from the site. The junction benefits from signal crossings on all arms with pedestrian traffic islands to assist easy access to amenities. The pedestrian crossings also facilitate access to Barbican Underground Station.
2.30 Amenities at the Goswell Road / Level Street junction include a Post Office and groceries store, which are accessible in a three minute walk distance from the Site.
2.31 Footways that form part of key walk routes in the area are generally wide, uncluttered, well lit and in a good condition.
Cycle Accessibility
Cycle Routes & Cycle Superhighways
2.32 Transport for London (TfL) has produced a set of 14 London Cycle Guides showing the best cycle routes throughout Greater London. Northburgh House is covered by Local Cycle Guide 1 (Central London) and Local Cycle Guide 7 (covering Kensington, Battersea, Brixton, Willesden, Camden Town, Islington, Stepney, West Ham, Poplar, Greenwich and Woolwich).
2.33 Figure 2.1 (overleaf) provides an extract from TfL’s Cycling in Central London Map and shows the proximity of cycle routes in close proximity to the Site. The cycle map key provides the following information; Yellow Routes are ‘quieter roads recommended for cycling’, Blue Routes are ‘signed for cyclists that may be on busier roads’, Brown Routes indicate ‘provision for cyclists adjacent to busy roads’ and Purple indicates ‘cycling is not permitted, this is a pedestrian only route’.
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Figure 2.1: Local Cycle Routes in Close Proximity to the Site
Source: TfL’s Local Cycle Guide 1 – Central London Map
2.34 Figure 2.1 shows that there are a number of signed cycle routes accessible in close proximity to the Site on St John Street to the West and Percival Street to the North. The topography of streets in close proximity to the site is generally flat and vehicle speeds low due to the enforcement of a 20mph speed limit in the area.
2.35 Cycle superhighways are new cycle lanes into Central London from Outer London. The first four superhighways, CS2 (Bow to Aldgate), CS3 (Barking to Tower Gateway), CS7 (Merton to the City), CS8 (Wandsworth to Westminster), are already operational. CS2, which connects to Aldgate, is located approximately 2.7km to the south-east of the Site; CS3, which connects to Tower Gateway, is located approximately 2.5km to the south-east of the Site; and CS7, which connects to London Bridge, is located approximately 1.5km to the south of the Site. The routes include bespoke signs and road markings as well as information about journey times and links to other routes.
2.36 The closest route with national designation is National Cycle Route (NCR) 4 which runs between London and Fishguard via Reading, Bristol and Swansea. NCR 4 can be accessed from the A200 Tooley Street, 1.2km south of the Site.
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Mayor’s Cycle Hire Scheme
2.37 There are several London Cycle Hire docking stations located in close proximity to the Site.
2.38 The Site is located 100m equidistance from two Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations at the junction of Berry Street / Clerkenwell Road and outside Sadler’s Sports Centre on Goswell Road. The Berry Street cycle hire docking station has capacity for 38 cycles and Sadler’s Sports Centre docking station has capacity for 14 cycles, both can be accessed in less than two minutes from the site.
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3 Objectives, Targets and Indicators
General
3.1 This section discusses the FWTP approach, summarising the objectives, establishing the targets and indicators. Further information on monitoring and review of the WTP can be found in Section 6.
3.2 Objectives are the high-level aims of the Travel Plan; they give it a direction and provide a focus.
3.3 Targets are the measurable goals by which progress will be assessed. SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound) targets have been set, which the WTP will seek to reach over a five year period commencing from occupation of the expanded Site and associated implementation of the WTP.
Travel Plan Benefits
3.4 The benefits of a well managed WTP will extend beyond site users and contribute to improvements to local air quality, noise and vibration reduction, congestion and journey times. An increase in walking and cycling has a role in the wider health agenda to reduce public obesity level and associated illnesses caused by sedentary lifestyles.
3.5 The objectives set therefore relate to all these benefits associated with the development of a WTP.
Objectives
3.6 The objectives of the WTP are as follows:
• Raise the awareness of the sustainable modes available to staff and visitors;
• Build upon the already sustainable travel patterns of the area through increasing levels of active travel and in particular cycling;
• Ensure business-related travel is sustainable and efficient, reducing the need for this where possible; and
• Enhance the end-user’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) credentials.
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Targets and Indicators
Mode Split
3.7 WYG has undertaken a review of the industry-standard TRAVL trip rate database (using the latest available version as of September 2013) and has identified the following four suitable survey sites, all of which are located in Central London:
• Transport for London (TfL) Offices: 172 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9TN;
• TfL Offices: 25 Eccleston Place, SW1W 9NF; and
• TfL Offices: 42 – 50 Victoria Street, SW1H 0TL.
3.8 All of the above sites were surveyed on 26th March 2007.
3.9 Table 3.1 provides a comparison of mode split projects for the Site, and includes 2011 Census ‘Method of Travel to Work’ data for LBI and Bunhill, the Ward, along with projections from existing TRAVL sites (as listed above). Full printouts of the relevant Census Data are provided in Appendix D, whilst details of the TRAVL sites and trips rates used to determine the mode split are provided in Appendix D.
Table 3.1 A Comparison of Mode Split Projections
2011 Census 2011 Census TRAVL Survey Mode LBI (%) Bunhill Ward (%) Sites (%)
Underground, metro, light rail or tram 31.9 19.5 9.46 Train 6.2 4.6 0.71 Bus, minibus or coach 22.2 18.2 8.21 Taxi or minicab 0.8 1.5 - Driving a car or van 9.8 7.1 1.79 Passenger in a car or van 0.7 0.7 Motorcycle, scooter or moped 1.2 1.1 0.18 Bicycle 10.2 7.8 6.25 On Foot 16.9 39.6 73.39 TOTAL 100 100 100
Source: Office for National Statistics 2011 Census Data, http://www.ons.gov.uk, March 2011; TRAVL Database version 8.18. Note: Arithmetic errors due to rounding.
3.10 Based on the TRAVL database mode split projections from similar B1(a) sites it is anticipated that the Site will generate a significant number of trips by sustainable travel modes. This is an educated
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assumption; it takes into account the plans to remove 13 on-site car parking spaces and the increase the amount and quality of cycle parking provision.
3.11 LBI’s mode share targets are set out in their Transport Strategy (Local Implementation Plan 2011 to 2031, March 2012) and are as follows:
• Short-term walking target: 41% by 2013/14 (currently 40%) • Long-term walking target: 43% by 2025/26 • Short-term cycling target: 4% by 2013/14 (currently 3.4%) • Long-term cycling target: 8% by 2025/26
3.12 Through benchmarking LBI’s mode share targets against the projected mode share derived from TRAVL survey sites, the following provisional mode share targets are suggested:
• Increasing cycle usage to 8% in the first three years, rising to 10% by the fifth and potentially final year of travel plan. • Maintaining the mode share of walking at 70%.
3.13 At this stage it has not been possible to ascertain mode split associated with existing users of 32-41 Dallington Street because there is currently no active site-wide WTP. A baseline travel survey will be carried out prior to occupation of the proposed office units, but only once general car parking provision has removed so that travel behaviours can be surveyed accurately. The WTP will be updated with actual data from the site users within one month of the baseline survey. This information will be submitted to LBI and relevant targets agreed for the five year travel plan monitoring period.
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4 Travel Plan Strategy
Introduction
4.1 A Travel Plan strategy sets out and clearly defines the stages by which the WTP will be developed and implemented is very important. Elements of a Travel Plan strategy usually relate to:
• Securing the resources (including time) that are necessary to develop and implement the travel plan;
• Consulting and educating staff; and
• Identifying and engaging with partners.
4.2 The Travel Plan strategy is set out within the remainder of this section. It discusses how the Travel Plan will be managed and marketed, as well as identifying who the key partners will be.
Managing the Plan: Roles and Responsibilities
Management Support
4.3 This Travel Plan will require the support of senior management in order to be a success. The Travel Plan will have the full support and buy-in of the Client, who own and manage the Site. The Applicant is fully aware of the importance and significance of this TP; and will allocate adequate resource and funding of measures and monitoring in order to ensure it is fully implemented and therefore achieves maximum impact.
Travel Plan Co-ordinator
4.4 All travel plans are dependent on a nominated individual being given time and resources for success to occur. The Travel Plan Co-ordinator will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the various measures outlined in this Travel Plan.
4.5 The Applicant will appoint a member of on-site staff as the Travel Plan Coordinator (TPC) prior to occupation of the expanded Site. The TPC will act as the focus of the WTP and will be responsible for co-ordinating and implementing measures, along with carrying out monitoring. The Applicant may nominate a current member of staff to perform this task as part of their existing duties (such as a facilities manager), but they will be given adequate time for this.
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• Internal communications department;
• I.T;
• Facilities; and
• Human Resources.
Partners and Stakeholders
4.7 Travel plans need partnerships for success. Organisations / developers need to work with a number of partners and internal stakeholders during the implementation process. It is expected that all partners will make an active contribution to the process. The Travel Plan Co-ordinator will act as a central figure in establishing partnerships and maintaining links and lines of communication. Key partners are identified below.
4.8 Likely stakeholders and partners include:
• LBI Travel Plan Officers;
• TfL Cycling Officers;
• Public Transport Officers; and
• Managers and Staff occupying the office units.
Marketing
4.9 Marketing and awareness raising strategies form an important part of all travel plans. They cover the involvement/engagement of employees and visitors, awareness-raising about travel options, and the benefits of more sustainable or efficient travel.
4.10 This travel plan will be marketed to management, staff and visitors of the existing and proposed office units.
4.11 The primary means by which the WTP will be marketed is through the distribution of staff travel information packs and posters on notice boards, along with integration into policy, including recruitment and induction procedures.
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5 Package of Measures
The Approach
Behaviour Change
5.1 The Site is located in an area with a high ‘6a’ public transport accessibility rating and it is anticipated that approximately 20% (using TRAVL database statistics) of employees will arrive via public transport. Therefore, the WTP should primarily focus on helping to relieve pressure on London’s public transport by encouraging employees to move to using active forms of travel such as walking and cycling.
5.2 Travel behaviour is embedded in routine and therefore the WTP provides a unique opportunity to encourage new site users to travel more sustainably by using the fact that moving to a new workplace will inevitably require new travel patterns. If new occupants are given information and facilities upon moving to the Site; then this will encourage more positive travel choices to be formulated and embedded from day one.
5.3 Notwithstanding this, it is equally important to tackle the travel behaviours of existing occupants of the units at 32-41 Dallington Street. This will carried out using a range of ‘carrot and stick’ travel planning measures.
5.4 In order to achieve the above, the WTP needs to affect peoples’ behaviour. It needs to create a long-term behaviour change that results in employees using sustainable/active travel and maintaining this usage.
5.5 The measures set out below aim to achieve this. All measures outlined will be funded by the Applicant where appropriate.
General Information and Awareness Raising
5.6 In order to be successful, a travel plan needs to be promoted to employees and visitors, alongside its objectives and the ways it can benefit Site users. It is recommended that regular updates on the WTP, improvements made to facilities, and modal split figures are presented to employees in order to engage them in the WTP from the outset.
5.7 General measures to raise awareness of the WTP are detailed below and mode-specific information and awareness raising measures are included in the following modal sections.
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Travel Plan Steering Group
5.8 A Steering Group will be set up prior to completion of the proposed expansion. The Steering Group will be chaired by the TPC and attended by representatives (preferably senior management) from each of the businesses leasing offices at the Site. The Group will allow the TPC to update Site users on the progress of the WTP and notify users of up and coming sustainable travel events (e.g. Bike Week).
Travel Plan Brand Development
5.9 A name and/or logo will be developed for the site-wide WTP as this can help staff relate to the topic more easily than a title such as ‘Your Travel Choices’ or ‘Choose How You Move’. It is also recognised as best practice to gain staff buy-in by running a staff competition to name the brand and offer a suitable prize.
5.10 Consequently all WTP material that is developed should use this brand in order to make it immediately recognisable to staff.
Staff Travel Information Packs
5.11 Staff travel information packs will be distributed to all employees. The packs will contain information on a range of modes, including TfL cycle maps, details of Barclays Cycle Hire docking locations and operation, details of local car clubs and information on schemes offered such as cycle training and tax free bike schemes.
Travel Plan Notice Boards
5.12 These will provide information on the WTP, what it is, why it has been developed, and some headline results from the baseline staff travel survey (when undertaken). This can provide the greater detail to enable staff to understand the implications and impacts of their travel choices, with real, personal, tangible benefits such as costs savings, health & fitness and environmental.
Walking Measures
5.13 Walking is an easy way to keep fit and active whilst also saving on transport costs. It is a great form of exercise to improve energy levels, reduce stress and minimise carbon emissions.
5.14 The paragraphs below set out the information and awareness raising, facilities, and incentives measures that will be implemented to encourage and maintain walking to and from the Site.
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Travel Plan Notice Boards
5.15 These will provide information gathered from the baseline staff travel survey (when undertaken) concerning walking, information on the benefits of walking (i.e. health, cost-saving, and environmental), as well as walking routes and maps for the Site.
Showers and Lockers
5.16 In order to also encourage walking to and from the Site a total of nine showers (an increase in five showers) will be provided for use by all users of the Site. It is recommended that the level of demand and provision is established through consultation with staff and on-going monitoring by the TPC.
5.17 It will be the responsibility of the leaseholders to provide lockers within their own areas.
Cycling Measures
5.18 An increasing number of businesses are realising the benefits of supporting and promoting cycling amongst employees. The benefits range from an improved environmental image, increased productivity through healthier staff and reduced costs, i.e. from business travel.
5.19 Furthermore, London has experienced a recent renaissance in cycling, and this has been supported through the introduction of the Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme and the Cycle Superhighways. In the report ‘Cycling Revolution London’, the Mayor has targeted a 400% increase in cycling by 2026 compared with 2001 levels.
5.20 The paragraphs below set out the information and awareness raising, facilities, and incentives measures that will be implemented to encourage and maintain cycling to/from the Site.
Travel Plan Notice Boards
5.21 Regarding cycling these should display information gathered from the baseline staff travel survey (when undertaken) concerning cycling, information on the benefits of cycling (i.e. health, cost- saving, and environmental), as well as cycling routes and maps for the Site.
Cycle Buddy Scheme
5.22 The Travel Plan Notice Board will provide a facility for staff to post messages to either offer or request a cycle buddy for a specific route to work. In addition this message board would enable cyclists to swap tips on quieter routes, good value cycle shops in the area, etc.
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5.23 However, at a later date if it is felt that a more formal system is required or a larger pool of cyclists is needed then the TPC can promote the use of www.bikebudi.com which is a free matching service for cyclists (provided by Liftshare.com).
Cycling Routes and Maps
5.24 These are available for free using the order form on the TfL cycling pages (www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling) and include Cycle Superhighway 7. The TPC will order these and have them readily available for staff to access. These will also be provided in the staff travel packs. This can help encourage cycling as a mode of transport not solely for commuting purposes but also for travel during the working day.
5.25 An identified barrier to cycling within the City is traffic speeds and congestion along the routes (both with traffic and pedestrians). Therefore, the cycling information will specify quieter side routes wherever possible in order to overcome this.
Cycle Training
5.26 Islington Council offers free cycle ‘bikeability’ training for all those who work in the Borough. Training is available for all levels, from beginners to experienced riders. Subsidised cycle maintenance workshops are held by Islington Cyclists Action Group's (ICAG) monthly.
5.27 This information, along with cycle maintenance notes will be made available to all staff through the travel packs and notice boards.
Cycle/Walk to Work
5.28 The TPC should run an annual event to coincide with Bike Week. The purpose will be to promote cycling and walking during Bike Week (via email and posters). During this week, there could be promotions that highlight support for cyclists in London, including the benefits of becoming a London Cycling Campaign (LCC) member.
5.29 Bike / Walk to Work Week events could also include competitions with incentives, cycling / walking matching events, and a bike maintenance session. The organisation should also tie in with and participate in TfL-led events and competitions.
Cycle Parking
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Showers & Lockers
In order to also encourage cycling as a key form of transport at the Site, a total of nine showers will be provided for staff, an increase of five showers compared to the existing provision. It is recommended that the level of demand and provision is established and monitored through consultation with staff, possibly with the assistance of any Bicycle User Groups.
Due to the lack of space in the proposed communal areas, the provision of lockers will be the responsibility of the individual leaseholders.
Tax Free Cycle Scheme
5.31 The Government has introduced a bicycle tax exemption scheme called ‘Cycle to Work’, which is designed to encourage greater use of bicycles to promote healthier journeys to work and to reduce congestion and pollution. Under this scheme employers can offer employees the opportunity to purchase a bicycle and accessories up to the value of £1,000.
5.32 The scheme is run in the form of a salary sacrifice and by doing this monthly, Income Tax and National Insurance contributions are saved on the overall cost. Employees are also able to spread the cost of payment over a twelve month period.
5.33 It is recommended that this incentive is offered to all employees, and that it is publicised by the TPC and included in staff travel packs in order to maximise uptake.
London Cycling Campaign (LCC) Corporate Affiliation
5.34 The TPC should investigate becoming a corporate affiliated member of the LCC.
5.35 LCC has a range of cycle-friendly corporate supporters including the Met Police and the BBC. In return, they receive a range of benefits and advice. Corporate Affiliates pay an annual fee and receive benefits including discounted employee membership rates; third party insurance; assistance with promotion; information provision and free bi-monthly magazines. The Corporate Affiliation schemes is a way to increase cycling, support the aims of LCC, and also demonstrate to staff, clients and stakeholders a concern for health and the environment.
Cycle Discounts
5.36 An arrangement with a local cycle shop (such as Evans or Cycle Surgery) should be established whereby employees can benefit from discounts on bicycles and cycling equipment. Expert advice from local cycle shops will ensure that cyclists receive specialist information and support about the different equipment (bicycle, lights, helmets, reflective clothing etc) they will need to use this mode safely.
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Public Transport Measures
5.37 Increased use of public transport is a fundamental aspect of the Government’s sustainable transport strategy and is particularly important in London which has the greatest levels of provision in the country. The benefits of travelling by public transport can include:
• No need to park; • No need to pay the London Congestion Charge; and • Being able to relax, read or work (particularly for business travel during the day).
5.38 It is important to recognise that, where possible, walking and cycling are usually favourable to public transport because they have fewer environmental impacts and offer health benefits. Nevertheless, public transport remains important, particularly for journeys to work of more than 8km.
5.39 The paragraphs below set out the information and awareness raising, facilities, and incentives measures that will be implemented to encourage and maintain public transport use to/from the Site.
Travel Plan Notice Boards
5.40 Regarding public transport these will provide information gathered from the baseline staff travel survey (when undertaken) concerning public transport, information on the benefits of public transport such as financial and environmental.
TfL Free Travel Alerts
5.41 TfL provide free travel alerts with real time information on public transport. These are provided via text and email. The free travel alerts will be promoted to all staff through the travel information packs and posters.
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Motorcycle Measures
5.42 The paragraphs below set out the information and awareness raising, facilities, and rewards / incentives measures that will be implemented to encourage and maintain motorcycle use to/from the Site.
Travel Plan Notice Boards
5.43 The Travel Plan notice boards will refer to the advantages of using powered two wheelers and facilities available for motorcyclists (e.g. showers).
Motorcycle Parking (On-street)
5.44 Solo motorcycles can park free of charge in bays marked solo motorcycles only, the nearest bay to site is located in Berry Street. IBC has produced a guide to motorcycle parking in the Borough and this should be available on Travel Plan notice boards and in staff Travel Information Packs.
Showers & Lockers
5.45 The overall provision of shower, locker and changing facilities also extends to motorcyclists.
Managing Car Use
5.46 The Site is located in an area of ‘Excellent’ public transport accessibility as deemed by its PTAL rating. Therefore car use will be discouraged through minimal car parking space availability and through a promotion of alternative forms of transport.
Car Parking
5.47 Controlled and secure access to the Proposed Development will ensure only permitted users have vehicular access to the Site. These users will be disabled users only.
Car Sharing
5.48 ‘Car Sharing’ refers to a situation where two or more people travel by car together, for all or part of the car trip. London Liftshare (www.londonliftshare.com) is a regional service which helps car users to find others travelling the same way as them so they can share their journey. This service is free and it is envisaged that this could be used by staff for business travel (i.e. to meetings in other areas of the country) if public transport is not an option. The website details will be advertised on the travel plan notice boards and also in the staff travel information packs.
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Car Club
5.49 There are three car club bays operated by Zipcar located within 250m of the Site. It is recommended that the TPC should investigate corporate memberships with Zipcar and relay this information to occupants of the office units. Public transport should be prioritised in the first instance; however car clubs can be particularly effective for business travel, particularly if more than one member of staff is travelling to a meeting.
Working Practices
5.50 This section summarises the measures that will be introduced to reduce the need to travel both to the Site and also in the course of work.
Staff Interviews
5.51 Interview candidates should be sent information on reaching the Site via sustainable modes with their interview confirmation.
Staff Inductions
5.52 Integrating the WTP into the induction process will encourage staff to travel sustainably from their very first day at the company. The WTP and the business travel policy will be incorporated into the induction programme for new recruits. If possible, an incentive (such as a free pedometer / cyclometer) could be provided to new starters in order to encourage sustainable travel patterns from day one.
Reducing the Need to Travel to Work
5.53 Where feasible, businesses should enable staff to work flexitime or work from home, therefore reducing the flow of people arriving at and departing the Site in peak times (peak-spreading).
Videoconferencing/Teleconferencing
5.54 Videoconferencing and teleconferencing should be used whenever possible in place of in-person meetings. This will not only reduce the amount of people accessing the Site but will also help with the organisation’s carbon footprint and could contribute towards an environmental accreditation. These options need to be promoted to businesses managers and their staff by the TPC and employees should be trained on how to use these facilities.
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Business Travel
5.55 The following section sets out measures by which car use for business purposes will be kept to a minimum.
Policy
5.56 A site-wide business travel policy should be introduced as part of the Travel Plan package of measures. Through developing a business travel policy the WTP could not only improve the health of staff (through encouraging the use of active modes), but also minimise carbon emissions (through reducing air travel and taxi use) and the costs of business travel (through using telephone or video-conferencing instead of a face-to-face meeting).
5.57 The site-wide business travel policy will strongly encourage employees to either: • avoid the need for travel through the use of telephone or video conferencing; or
• use sustainable modes of transport (particularly walking and cycling) wherever feasible for their work-related journeys.
5.58 In addition to this it may be useful to include a hierarchy of decision making regarding business travel in this policy, similar to the following: • Video or telephone conferencing;
• Walk;
• Cycle;
• Public Transport;
• Shared taxi;
• Shared car;
• Single occupancy taxi; and
• Single occupancy car.
5.59 Air travel may also need to be addressed, depending on the end-user’s business sector and the proportion of staff that are required to travel using this mode as part of their job. The policy should state that where feasible public transport should be used instead of flying (in particular for domestic travel). In addition, staff should be encouraged (again where feasible) to use sustainable modes to travel to airports where flying is unavoidable. Off-setting could also be considered for times when flying is unavoidable.
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5.60 The following steps will be undertaken to develop and implement an effective business travel policy at the Site.
Business Travel Policy Development
5.61 The policy needs to be developed and adopted. It will then need to be heavily promoted to staff in order to help this travel plan meet its targets concerning reducing the number of trips and also increasing the uptake of walking and cycling for necessary trips.
Business Travel Policy Promotion
5.62 This will be done via email bulletins to staff.
Pool Bikes
5.63 In order to make cycling for business purposes convenient pool bikes which are located on-Site and have a booking system could be made available and heavily promoted to staff.
5.64 Pool bikes can also provide alternative transport options when the public transport network is affected by strikes or other incidents. It is recommended that bicycles should be folding style bicycles which can also be carried on public transport.
5.65 Pool bikes could be promoted to staff via email bulletins and on notice boards.
Barclays Cycle Hire
5.66 The Barclays Cycle Hire scheme has docking stations conveniently located to the Proposed Development. The use of these bikes should be promoted as part of the business travel strategy and can be done through the internal emails and staff travel information packs.
Measures for Visitors
5.67 It is also important that the WTP aims to address visitor travel to the Site and encourages the use of sustainable modes. The TPC will work with individual business leaseholders to ensure that sustainable travel information for access to the site is advertised on their relevant website(s).
5.68 Awareness of travel options to the Site will be raised in correspondence with visitors before they travel and they will be encouraged to use sustainable travel modes, particularly as there is no on- Site visitor parking.
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Deliveries and Servicing
5.69 The transport impacts on a site are not only related to commuting and business travel but can also arise through arrangements for deliveries and servicing. However the WTP can also contribute to this through the measure described below.
Arrange Deliveries Outside Peak Hours
5.70 In order to reduce local congestion, deliveries and servicing should be arranged outside of peak staff travel times wherever feasible.
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6 Monitoring and Review
Introduction
6.1 An important part of the WTP is the monitoring and review of its effectiveness. Regular monitoring will help to gauge progress towards targets and objectives, and, if necessary, enables the WTP to be refined and adapted in order to improve its effectiveness.
6.2 This section sets out the specific monitoring proposals associated with the Proposed Development and the means by which progress towards targets will be assessed.
Monitoring Plan
6.3 The TfL guidance Travel Planning for new development in London sets out a standardised approach to monitoring, which for strategic-level travel plans (strategic-level threshold relates to larger developments which are referred to TfL), must be TRAVL compliant.
6.4 The monitoring at the Proposed Development will be funded by the Applicant and will consist of full TRAVL monitoring during years one, three and five after opening of the new offices and the WTP being implemented.
6.5 Surveys will be undertaken at a similar time in the year and in a neutral month, for example September, October, March or April. It should be noted that TRAVL surveys are required to be carried out by an Independent Fieldwork Company (IFC) and Applicant will need to fund this monitoring.
6.6 The need to review the Travel Plan will be dependent on the results of the monitoring survey. Monitoring and review will be the responsibility of the appointed Site Travel Plan Co-ordinator. Agreement will be sought from the LBI before any review of the WTP is formalised.
Reporting
6.7 The results of travel surveys and of any review of the WTP will be reported to the LBI Travel Plan Officer.
6.8 As appropriate, key survey and/or monitoring findings and associated sustainability messages will also be disseminated amongst staff.
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7 Action Plan
Introduction
7.1 This section draws together the physical (design and layout) and soft measures (marketing and dissemination) for the WTP implementation at 32-41 Dallington Street. The actions which will be undertaken are summarised in the Action Plan, which indicates how the various elements will be drawn together and how measures will be prioritised.
Action Plan Timetable
Table 7.1 Action Plan Timetable
Activity Mode Measure Task When By Whom
General All Staff Travel Collate all relevant On or prior to TPC and internal Information Packs Site travel occupation of communication and Awareness information into an the site department Raising accessible, user expansion. On- friendly pack. going Distribute to all distribution to employees. new employees. General All Travel Plan Set up a Steering Prior to TPC Information Steering Group Group, to be occupation of and Awareness attended by senior the expanded Raising representatives from site. each of the offices. General All Travel Plan Provision of travel Prior to TPC Information Notice Boards plan notice boards occupation of and Awareness devoted to the Travel the expanded Raising Plan. Include Travel site. Plan information e.g. good news stories, upcoming events, available benefits (showers, benefit schemes, etc), and external links (TfL travel information, cycle organisations, health statistics, walkit.com, etc)
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Enabling Wider Cycling Provide Replace existing cycle Prior to Developer Travel Choices additional on- parking facility with occupation of Site Cycle Sheffield Cycle Stands the proposed Parking and increase expansion. provision to 50 spaces (25 stands) Enabling Wider Cycling Showers & Showers designed Prior to Developer Travel Choices Lockers and built in a new occupation of room adjacent to the the proposed proposed main expansion. reception on the ground floor. Enabling Wider Motorcycle Showers and Showers designed Prior to Developer Travel Choices Lockers and built in a new occupation of room adjacent to the the proposed proposed main expansion. reception on the ground floor. Discouraging Car Parking Car free Parking for two Blue Prior to Developer car use development Badge Holders only occupation of the proposed expansion. Awareness Business Travel Corporate Car Encourage ASAP TPC Raising Club leaseholders to sign membership up for corporate membership of local car club. Reducing the Business Travel Develop and Encourage businesses ASAP TPC and HR need to travel promote a using the Site to Business Travel adopt a Business Policy Travel Strategy and promote to all staff.
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8 Summary and Conclusions
Key Points
8.1 This Framework Workplace Travel Plan concludes with a summary of the key points below:
1. WYG has been commissioned by Northburgh House Ltd to prepare to prepare a Transport Statement and Framework Travel Plan to accompany a planning application for the proposed expansion of 32-41 Dallington Street located in the Clerkenwell area of the London Borough of Islington.
2. The Site is bounded to the north by Dallington Street, to the east by Goswell Road, to the south by Northburgh Street and to the west by Pardon Street. Vehicle access to the site is from Dallington Street. The nearest ‘A’ roads are A5201 Clerkenwell Road that runs east to west 100m south of the site and A1 Goswell Road that runs north to south 100m east of the site.
3. The proposed expansion of the Site will increase the total B1(a) Office usage from 7,605m2 to 7,962m2, an increase of 357m2 GIA.
4. The expansion proposal plan to limit vehicle parking with the provision for two vehicles, both of which are reserved for use by disabled users only.
5. The expansion proposal includes an uplift of 38 cycle parking spaces (total provision 50 spaces) in the form of Sheffield Cycle Stands.
6. The Site is located in a PTAL area defined as 6a ‘Excellent’ and as such offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and public transport use. Amenities such as shops and leisure facilities along with key transport links are located in close proximity to the Site.
7. The focus of the FWTP is to increase the use of active travel modes, in particular cycling, which is aimed to increase to 8% of mode share in five years. This will be helped by additional cycle facilities at the Site; along with close proximity to ‘recommended cycle routes’ and Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations.
8. A Travel Plan Coordinator will be appointed by the Developer prior to the expansion who will manage the site-wide WTP and future monitoring surveys.
9. The FWTP includes a range of measures including Staff Travel Information Packs with information and maps on walking, cycling and public transport. The TPC, with support from individual business lease holders, will devise and adopt a site-wide business travel strategy.
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Appendices
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Appendix A
Proposed Ground Floor Plan
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Notes Rev Description Date Client Drawing Status Job Number Scale Drawn By New floor area (gross Internal) NORTHBURGH HOUSE PLANNING 5106.5 1:200 @ A3 SL ARCHER ARCHITECTS LLP shown hatched. Date Checked By Unit 1.1 23/10/13 MKS 33-41 Dallington Street Extent of previously consented London E1V 0BB Job Title Drawing Title Drawing No Rev DO NOT SCALE FROM THIS DRAWING scheme P002805 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO BE CHECKED ON SITE 0 1 2 3 4 5 10 32-41 DALLINGTON ST. PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR THIS DRAWING IS TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALL CONSULTANTS INFORMATION t: 020 7739 2424 ARCHER ARCHITECTS RETAIN THE COPYRIGHT OF ALL INFORMATION WITHIN THIS DRAWING & 2-6 NORTHBURGH 5106.5/02/100 f: 020 7739 1818 STREET e: [email protected] www.archerarchitects.com 32-41 Dallington Street, London Framework Travel Plan
Appendix B
PTAL Output File
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