Wolverhampton Action Area Plans: Technical Study (Transport)
Compendium of Evidence for Transport Strategy
Volume 3: Stafford Road Evidence Base
August 2011
integrated transport planning
Wolverhampton City Council
Wolverhampton Area Action Plans: Technical Study (Transport)
Compendium of Evidence for transport strategy: Volume 3: Stafford Road Evidence Base
August 2011
Produced by:
Integrated Transport Planning Ltd 32a Stoney Street The Lace Market Nottingham NG1 1LX
Tel: 0115 988 6904 Contact: Jon Parker Email: [email protected] www.itpworld.net
WOLVERHAMPTON AREA ACTION PLANS COMPENDIUM OF EVIDENCE – STAGE TWO
CONTENTS
Chapter Title/description Page
1. INTRODUCTION 1 Guide to using this evidence base 1
2. STAFFORD ROAD EVIDENCE BASE 2 Daily Traffic Profile, Current and Future Forecast (2026) 3 Changes in AM peak vehicle trips associated with AAP developments 5 Average Speed on A-Roads in AM Peak 7 Average Delay on A-Roads in AM Peak 9 Major Transport Improvements 11 Junction and Road Improvements 13 Killed and Seriously Injured Incidents 15 Road Safety and Pedestrian Facility Improvements 17 Cycle Network 19 Weekday Cycle Count 21 Cycle Network Improvements 23 High Frequency Public Transport Network 25 Current location of schools and proposed future changes 27 Average distance Pupils travel to Primary School 29 Modal Share of School Trips and Home Locations of Primary School Pupils 31 Average distance Pupils travel to Secondary School 33 Modal Share of School Trips and Home Locations of Secondary School Pupils 35 Relocation of Northicote High School Pupils to new North East Wolverhampton 37 Academy Site Consultation Responses concerning AAP Development 39
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WOLVERHAMPTON AREA ACTION PLANS COMPENDIUM OF EVIDENCE – STAGE TWO
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 This document represents Volume 1 of a compendium of the available evidence/data relating to transport matters across Wolverhampton. The evidence base has been assembled by Integrated Transport Planning Ltd. on behalf of Wolverhampton City Council in order to inform the development of transport strategies that will underpin Area Action Plans (AAPs) in three areas of Wolverhampton:
Stafford Road Corridor
Wolverhampton City Centre
Bilston Road corridor. 1.2 The information contained within the evidence base has been assembled to help ensure the transport strategies which inform these AAPs meet the definition of ‘soundness’ as defined in Planning Policy Statement 12 (PPS12), and that the strategies are informed by evidence. 1.3 This Volume presents transport data across all three AAP areas and also includes some data that relates to the borough of Wolverhampton as a whole.
Guide to using this evidence base 1.4 This evidence base synthesises information and data from various sources, and is intentionally designed as a quick reference document. To facilitate the easy use of this document we have placed a standardised coversheet in front of each map or data item in order to set out:
The title of the evidence being presented and reference to the AAP area to which it relates;
The time-series, format and source of the data being presented;
Key words (for electronic searching) and modes of travel to which the data item refers;
The date the evidence was last updated, the author and revision number;
A description of the key trends evidenced by the data item, and;
Comments, or further action required. 1.5 Most of the data items have been presented on a standardised map base on which we have marked each of the three AAP area boundaries, so that the impact of current and projected future transport trends are clearly visible.
Volume 3: Stafford Road Corridor Evidence Base Page 1
2: Stafford Road Evidence Base
Wolverhampton City Council Vehicle data Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Daily Traffic Profile, Current and Future Forecast (2026) in the Stafford Rd AAP Area Data time series: 2008 and 2026 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: Car, Bus, HGV, Cyclist Keywords: Demand
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: v2.0 Format of evidence Location plot and graph • The Stafford Road corridor experiences heavy traffic in condensed periods during the AM and PM peak travel periods. • Between these two periods the volume of traffic declines to around 50% of the traffic load experienced in peak travel times. • The AM peak data for site WV04 shows a high volume of outbound traffic from the City Centre, yet north of Springfield Road (L7042) there is a decline. Key trends • The AM peak data for site L7042 indicates the inverse trend, with higher inbound demonstrated by traffic numbers when compared to outbound flows at count site WV04. evidence • The timings of the heaviest load on these routes suggest that these trips may reflect travel to workplaces and ‘school run’ travel. • Outbound traffic is at WV04 is expected to rise to over 2,000 vehicles per hour in 2026, with relatively high growth for outbound traffic this is mirrored in the forecast inbound travel. • Although point L7042 is likely to experience some growth in vehicles numbers it will not reach over 2,000 vehicles per hour.
Referenced • SPECTRUM database source(s) of data • Department for Transport 2011, National Road Traffic Forecast, TEMPRO The 2026 traffic forecasts were derived by multiplying the current daily traffic profiles by the National Road Traffic Forecast values for the Wolverhampton City Council Comments or Area. These are: AM Peak PM Peak All day further action 0700 – 0959 1600 – 1859 required 2009 – 2026 1.2028 1.2001 1.2007 2010 – 2026 1.1993 1.1966 1.1970 2011 – 2026 1.1958 1.1932 1.1934
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Drawing Title Daily Traffic Profile, Current and Future Forecast (2026 ) In the Stafford Rd AAP Area
Scale Drawn By Checked By DateDrawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 27/07/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Vehicle data Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Change in AM peak vehicle trips associated with AAP developments in the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time series: 2011 - 2026 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP area Travel mode: Car, HGV Keywords: Development, demand, vehicles, future
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 14/04/2011 Revision: v1.0 Format of evidence Location Plot
• Future development in the Stafford Road AAP Area is expected to comprise Key trends additional residential units and employment opportunities. demonstrated by • Overall the developments are expected to produce greater number of vehicle evidence trips, however modest reductions in vehicle trips are expected at sites. • Vehicle trip generation by the i54 development has not been included.
• Wolverhampton City Council, 2011. Stafford Road Area Action Plan: Site Referenced Characteristics and Figures for Transport Study source(s) of data • TRICS estimates of trips associated with existing and future land-uses Comments or further action required
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Drawing Title Change in AM peak vehicle trips associated with AAP development in the Stafford Road AAP Area Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 13/04/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Vehicle data Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Average Speed on A-Roads in the AM Peak in the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time series: 2010-2011 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP area Travel mode: Car, HGV Keywords: Road, current, congestion, speed, car, HGV, A-road, junction
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: v1.0 Format of evidence Polyline plot graded by colour
• The average speed of vehicles along the Stafford Road corridor in the AM peak period is generally low, with the large sections of the corridor travelling between 10-20 and 20-30 mph. Key trends • Average speeds along the Stafford Road corridor rarely get above 30mph, and demonstrated by evidence only in one small area near the University. • Slower average speeds of around with a reduction to 0-20 mph are most prevalent close to the ring road, at key road junctions crossing the Stafford Road, and at the junction with the M54 to the north of the AAP area.
Referenced • TrafficMaster, accessed using the SPECTUM database source(s) of data • Average speed reflects the average speed of traffic recorded on Tuesdays, Comments or Wednesdays and Thursdays during term times from the 1st February 2010 to 1st further action required February 2011. • The AM peak period presented here is from 08:00 to 09:00
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Drawing Title Average Speed on A-Roads in the AM Peak in the Stafford Road AAP Area
Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ XX 07/06/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Vehicle data Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Average Delay on A-Roads in the AM Peak in the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time series: 2010-2011 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP area Travel mode: Car, HGV Keywords: Road, current, congestion, delay, car, HGV, A-road, junction
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: v1.0 Format of evidence Polyline plot graded by colour
• High delays of more than 150 seconds are found at locations close to the city centre and at intermittent locations along the A449 (Stafford Road) • Isolated traffic delays along the A449 (Stafford Road) are predominantly low or Key trends medium, ranging between 0 and 75 seconds per mile travelled, and are primarily demonstrated by evidence linked to locations where major east-west junctions intersect the arterial route. • Delays begin to increase again with proximity to the M54 junction, with medium/high and high delays prevalent in the vicinity of Fordhouses and on approach to junction 2 of the M54.
Referenced • TrafficMaster, accessed using the SPECTUM database source(s) of data • Average delay reflects the average delay of traffic recorded on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during term times from the 1st February 2010 to 1st Comments or February 2011. further action • The AM peak period presented here is from 08:00 to 09:00 required • Delay is calculated by the average speed of the time period in question minus the average night time speed (22:00 – 06:00), when traffic is assumed to be free- flowing.
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Delay per Mile (in Seconds) AM Peak (0800 - 0900) Low, 0 - 25 Medium, 25 - 75 Medium/High, 75 - 150 High, 150+
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Project Client Wolverhampton Area Action Plans
Drawing Title Average Delay on A-Roads in the AM Peak in the Stafford Road AAP Area
Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 07/06/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Network improvements Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Major transport improvements in the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time series: 2011 - 2026 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP area Travel mode: Car, Bus, Cycle, Pedestrian Keywords: Future, Road, 2026 Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: v2.0 Format of evidence Location Plot
• Major infrastructure changes to the Stafford road corridor AAP area are intended to facilitate rapid transport links to the new i54 business park. Key trends • In the short to medium term a rapid transit link is planned for between the city demonstrated by evidence centre and i54 business park, with priority bus lanes along the length of the corridor and at junctions with direct access to the business park from the M54 highway.
Referenced • Wolverhampton City Council 2010, Draft Transportation Strategy and Action Plan source(s) of data for the period 2026 Comments or further action required
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Drawing Title Major Transport Improvements in the Stafford Road AAP Area Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 26/07/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Network improvements Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Junction and Road Improvements in the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time series: 2011 - 2026 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP area Travel mode: Car, Bus, Cycle, Pedestrian Keywords: Future, Road, 2026
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: v2.0 Format of evidence Location Plot • In total 10 junction improvements are planned within the AAP area, aiming to improve capacity, provide enhanced pedestrian safety and public transport priority. • Road improvements are due on a short/medium timescale to connect the i54 business park with the Stafford Road corridor, with associated junction Key trends improvements on the Stafford Road. demonstrated by • evidence Only two of the junction improvements are planned on a short/medium timescale with the remainder as medium/long term goals. • The majority of junction and road improvements in the Stafford Road AAP area are focused on Stafford Road itself and typically include improvements to extend capacity, enhance the journey times and/or reliability of public transport services and improve road safety.
Referenced • Wolverhampton City Council 2010, Draft Transportation Strategy and Action Plan source(s) of data for the period 2026 Comments or further action required
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NOTES Improvement Junction Improvement Road Improvement
Time Scale for Improvements Unknown Short Term (1-5 years) Short to Medium Term Medium Term (5-10 years) Medium to Long Term Long Term (10+ years) Junction and road improvements typically Improvements to capacity, pedestrian include improvements for capacity, public safety and public transport priority transport provision and road safety
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Improvements to capacity, pedestrian Bilston Corridor safety and public transport priority
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Drawing Title Junction and Road Improvements in the Stafford Road AAP Area
Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 26/07/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Road Safety Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Killed and Seriously Injured incidents in the Stafford Road AAP area Relates to: Stafford Road AAP area Travel mode: Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist Keywords: KSI, Accident, Child, Pedestrian Author: David Brenig-Jones
Last updated: 29/03/2011 Revision: v1.0 Format of evidence Map and location plot
• A total of 18 KSIs were recorded in the AAP area between 2008 and 2010. Key trends • 5 of these occurred in 2008, 7 in 2009 and 6 were in 2010. demonstrated by evidence • The majority of KSIs recorded in the Stafford Road AAP area occur the Stafford road itself or at its major junctions.
Referenced • SPECTRUM database source(s) of data Comments or further action required
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Drawing Title Killed and Seriously Injured Incidents in the Stafford Road AAP area Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 26/07/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Road Safety, Network Improvements Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Road Safety and Pedestrian Facility Improvements in the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time series: 2011 - 2026 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: Pedestrian, Car, Cyclist Keywords: Road Safety, Pedestrian, Improvements, Future
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: v2.0 Format of evidence Location plot
• At three points along the Stafford Road there will be short/medium term road safety improvements. • Additional on-road improvements are scheduled to facilitate safe access to the Key trends i54 business park site within a short/medium term timescale. demonstrated by • evidence A further on-road improvement is planned along the southern edge of the AAP area, • Outside of the AAP area improvements along the Cannock Road to both road safety and pedestrian access within this main route through residential areas.
Referenced • Wolverhampton City Council 2010, Draft Transportation Strategy and Action Plan source(s) of data for the period 2026.
Comments or • Note: Excludes any schemes which will be forthcoming through the Local further action required Transport Plan
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NOTES Improvements Road safety improvements Pedestrian Facilities Road safety improvements along ro Pedestrian Facilities along road Time Scale of Improvements Unknown Short Term (1-5 years) Short to Medium Term Medium Term (5-10 years) Medium to Long Term Long Term (10+ years) AAP Area
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Project Client Wolverhampton Area Action Plans
Drawing Title Road Safety and Pedestrian Facility Improvements in the Stafford Rd AAP Area Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 26/07/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Cycling Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Cycle Network in the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time series: 2011 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: Bicycle Keywords: Bicycle, cycle, network, cycle lane, bus lane Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 01/04/2011 Revision: v1.0 Format of evidence Location plot
• Cycle routes in the Stafford Road AAP area are concentrated in the south of the corridor on the fringe of the city centre and to the north of the corridor. Key trends • Both are traffic routes which run alongside the Shropshire and Worcestershire demonstrated by evidence canal. • There are currently no cycle routes running along Stafford Road to the north of the Science Park site.
Referenced • Sustrans online cycle map, http://www.sustrans.org.uk/. Google earth. source(s) of data • Wolverhampton City Council Cycle Map Comments or further action required
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Cycle Network Signage Cycle Lane Continous Y Traffic Free (Nat. Route) Some Y Traffic Free Continous On-Road (Nat. Route) N Some On-Road (residential stree N None Y On-Road Cycle Lane None Y On-Road Bus Lane On-Road (residential street) are routes recommended in the Wolverhampton Cycling Guide, they have minimal cycle infrastructue and some signage.
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Drawing Title Cycle Network in the Stafford Road AAP Area
Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 07/04/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Cycling Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Weekday Cycle Count in the Stafford Road AAP Area (7:00 – 19:00) Data time series: Counts undertaken on single days between 2000 and 2010 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: Bicycle Keywords: Bicycle, cycle, demand
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: v2.0 Format of evidence Location plot • Between 75 and 175 cycle trips per 12 hour period were recorded along Stafford Road. • No cycle route signs or cycle lanes are available along the majority of the northernmost sections of Stafford Road. Key trends • A relatively consistent number of cycle trips (75-100) have been measured at demonstrated by evidence count sites situated to the north of where the cycle lanes end when cycling away from the city centre to the North. • Higher volumes of cycle trips are evident close to key roads into the City Centre (Particularly close to the University and Science Park) and near to business parks situated at the north of the corridor. Referenced • SPECTRUM database source(s) of data Comments or further action required
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Cycle Count 07:00 - 19:00
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Drawing Title Weekday Cycle Count in the Stafford Road AAP Area Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ XX 18/05/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Cycling, Network Improvements Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Cycle Network Improvements in the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time series: 2011 - 2026 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: Bicycle Keywords: Bicycle, cycle, network, future, cycle lane, bus lane Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 06/04/2011 Revision: v1.0 Format of evidence Location plot
• The two planned cycle routes will extend existing cycle routes running through Key trends the Stafford Road corridor and link those serving existing residential areas to the demonstrated by east of the AAP area. evidence • In particular, these will serve the residential areas of Bushbury, Fallings Park, Underhill and Wood Hayes.
• Black Country Joint Core Strategy 2011. Sustrans online cycle map, Referenced http://www.sustrans.org.uk/. source(s) of data • Wolverhampton City Council Cycle Map Comments or further action required
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NOTES Existing Cycle Network Traffic Free (Nat. Route) Traffic Free On-Road (Nat. Route) On-Road (residential street) On-Road Cycle Lane On-Road Bus Lane
Cycle Network Improvements
Rough depiction of proposed new cycle routes
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Drawing Title Cycle Network Improvements in the Stafford Road AAP Area Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 06/04/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Bus, Metro Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: High Frequency Public Transport Network in the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time-series: 2011 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP area Travel mode: Bus, Metro Keywords: Bus, Metro, Supply, Network, Frequency
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: V1.0 Format of evidence Map with Polyline Plot
• Key arterial routes into the City Centre both in and outside of the designated AAP areas have a high frequency services of 10 minutes or less. • The further you travel away from the Stafford Road (and the city centre) the greater the frequency of public transport services declines, with bus services Key trends near the M54 junction operating every 10 to 20 minutes. demonstrated by • evidence Residential areas around Bushbury receive a relatively high frequency bus service of every 10 to 20 minutes. • East-West routes linking Pendeford, Ford Houses, Elston Hall and Old Fallings operate at the lowest frequency with buses running between every 20 and 30 minutes.
Referenced • Network West Midlands 2011, Wolverhampton Map & Guide: March 2011. source(s) of data • SPECTRUM Database Comments or further action Frequent public transport links are also provided by rail. required
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NOTES Frequency of Bus Route During AM and PM Peaks 10mins or less 10mins to 20mins 20mins to 30mins
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Drawing Title High Frequency Public Transport Network in the Stafford Road AAP Area Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 26/07/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council School Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Current location of schools and proposed changes in the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time series: 2011 - 2026 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: All Modes Keywords: School, current, future, improvements
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 27/05/2011 Revision: v1.0 Format of evidence Location plot
• Three schools are currently located within the Stafford Road AAP, all of which are primary schools. • Primary schools are dispersed across residential areas outside of the AAP. Key trends • Four secondary schools are currently within close proximity to the Stafford Road demonstrated by in the residential areas to the east of the AAP. evidence • Major changes to the school network see the merging of two secondary schools to form the North East Wolverhampton Academy. • The North East Wolverhampton Academy will be the only secondary school on the east side of the Stafford Road AAP Area.
• Wolverhampton City Council, 2009. Stafford Road Corridor Area Action Plan 2008 – 2026: Issues Paper Consultation. • Wolverhampton City Council, 2010. Bilston Corridor Area Action Plan 2010 – Referenced 2026: Issues Paper Consultation. source(s) of data • North East Wolverhampton Academy 2011, Prospectus. Online at: http://www.newacademy.org.uk/. • South Wolverhampton and Bilston Academy 2011, Prospectus. Online at: http://www.swbacademy.org.uk/
Comments or The proposed school improvements included here were to be funded by the Building further action Schools for the Future programme which has recently been revised following the required change of government. Therefore an updated schedule of improvements should be sought.
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NOTES School Location Secondary School or College where noted Primary School
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Stafford Road
Northicote School is now part of the North East Wolverhampton Academy. In 2012 this site will close and all pupils will move to attend the new campus on the site of Pendeford High School.
Northicote Secondary New North East Wolverhampton (now NE Wolverhampton Academy) Academy built on existing site of Pendeford High School St Anthonys RC Primary & Nursary Priory Green Primary Elston Hall Primary Pauls CofE Aided Primary Pendeford High (now NE Wolverhampton Academy) Northwood Park Primary Replacement Primary School on existing Bushbury Hill Site, Rakegate Primary Old Fallings Lane
Moreton Community School
Whitgreave Infant Whitgreave Junior Our Lady & St Chad Catholic Sports College
Oxley Primary St Marys RC Primary
Heath Park High School to be rebuilt
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St Andrews CofE Primary Dunstall Hill Primary Trinity CofE Primary
Christ Church CofE Infant Woden StPrimary Stephens CofE Primary
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Project Client Wolverhampton Area Action Plans
Drawing Title Current location of schools and proposed changes in the Stafford Road AAP Area Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:25,000 DBJ 27/05/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council School Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Average Distance Pupils Travel to Primary School, Centred on the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time-series: 2009 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: All modes Keywords: School, Accessibility, Commute
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: V1.0 Format of evidence Location Plot with chart
• In the Stafford Road AAP area, St Paul’s Aided CofE Primary School and Priory Green Primary display the highest pupil average travel distances. • Whitgrave Junior and Rakegate Primary and Elston Hall Primary Schools are the only establishments around the Stafford Road AAP which have average travel Key trends distances under 1 kilometre. demonstrated by • evidence As such a high proportion of Primary School pupils travel more than 1 kilometre to reach their school in the Stafford Road AAP area. • The distribution of schools is slightly disproportionate with a higher number of primary schools east of the Stafford Road AAP. However this broadly appears to reflect the distribution of residential land uses across the AAP area.
Referenced • Wolverhampton City Council 2009, School Pupil postcode data, source(s) of data Sustainable Travel Manager. Comments or further action required
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AAP Area Average Distance Travelled City Centre To School (in metres) Radius equals half the average distance to school Bilston Corridor Primary School Name
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StSt AnthonysAnthonys RCRC PrimaryPrimary && NursaryNursary 985985985 1,7451,7451,745 985 2,0132,0132,013 PrioryPriory GreenGreen PrimaryPrimary ElstonElston HallHall PrimaryPrimary StSt PaulsPauls CofECofE AidedAided PrimaryPrimary ElstonElston HallHall PrimaryPrimary 1,1861,1861,186 694694694 NorthwoodNorthwood ParkPark PrimaryPrimary RakegateRakegate PrimaryPrimary
1,2661,2661,266 485485485 WhitgreaveWhitgreave InfantInfant WhitgreaveWhitgreave JuniorJunior
1,3281,3281,328 1,2461,2461,246
OxleyOxley PrimaryPrimary StSt MarysMarys RCRC PrimaryPrimary
630630630 871871871 632632632 StSt AndrewsAndrews CofECofE PrimaryPrimary DunstallDunstall3,0143,0143,014 HillHill PrimaryPrimary TrinityTrinity CofECofE PrimaryPrimary 1,0731,0731,073 832832832 ChristChrist ChurchChurch CofECofE InfantInfant WodenWoden PrimaryPrimary 1,1001,1001,100 StSt StephensStephens CofECofE PrimaryPrimary
WestWest ParkPark PrimaryPrimary 1,6741,6741,674
StSt JudesJudes CofECofE PrimaryPrimary
834834834
EastfieldEastfield PrimaryPrimary 1,0371,0371,037 775775775 HolyHoly RosaryRosary RCRC PrimaryPrimary MerridaleMerridale PrimaryPrimary 1,1321,1321,132
600600600 EastEast ParkPark JuniorJunior 1,0671,0671,067 EastEast ParkPark JuniorJunior 839839839 1,2331,2331,233 839839839629629629 BantockBantock PrimaryPrimary 629629629 StowlawnStowlawn PrimaryPrimary BantockBantock PrimaryPrimaryGraiseleyGraiseley PrimaryPrimary StowlawnStowlawn PrimaryPrimary StSt MaryMary && StSt JohnsJohns RCRC PrimaryPrimary GroveGrove PrimaryPrimary 819819819 787787787 0km0km 0.5km0.5km 1km1km 2km2km 787787787 VilliersVilliers PrimaryPrimary StSt LukesLukes CofECofE AidedAided PrimaryPrimary Project Client Wolverhampton Area Action Plans
Title Average Distance Pupils Travel to Primary School, Centred on the Stafford Road AAP Area Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:40,000 DBJ XX 27/05/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council School Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Modal Share of School Trips and Home Locations of Primary School Pupils, Centred on the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time-series: 2009 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: All modes Keywords: School, Mode share, Accessibility, Commute
Author: Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: V1.0 Format of evidence Location Plot, charts and graduated map
• Three primary schools are located within the Stafford Road AAP boundary with a further thirteen located close to the fringes of the AAP boundary. • The main mode of travel used to reach each of these Primary Schools is walking. Key trends • St Mary’s RC Primary and Oxley Primary display higher than average numbers of demonstrated by car share trips. evidence • Bus, metro and cycle trips to the site are less common modes of transport, with the only recorded cycle trips evident at Rakegate Primary School. • The density of pupils by home postcode location along the Stafford Road corridor is consistently between 500 and 1000 pupils per postcode sector.
• Wolverhampton City Council 2009, School Pupil postcode data, Referenced Sustainable Travel Manager. source(s) of data • Wolverhampton City Council 2009, School Census 2009 Sustainable Travel Manager. Comments or further action required
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Pupil Mode Share AAP Area Pie size reflects size of school 500 City Centre 250 50 Bilston Corridor
Car/Van Car/Share Stafford Rd Bus Metro/Rail Cycle Walk Other/Unknown
Distibution of Pupil Home Locations by Postcode Sector 2,000 to 3,500 1,500 to 2,000 1,000 to 1,500 500 to 1,000 50 to 500 0 to 50
St Anthonys RC Primary & Nursary
Elston Hall Primary St Pauls CofE Aided Primary Priory Green Primary Northwood Park Primary Rakegate Primary
Whitgreave Infant Whitgreave Junior
Oxley Primary St Marys RC Primary
St Andrews CofE Primary Dunstall Hill Primary Trinity CofE Primary Christ Church CofE Infant Woden Primary St Stephens CofE Primary West Park Primary
St Judes CofE Primary
Eastfield Primary
Holy Rosary RC Primary Merridale Primary East Park Junior Bantock Primary St Mary & St Johns RC Primary Grove Primary Stowlawn Primary Graiseley Primary
0km0km 0.5km0.5km 1km1km 2km2km St Lukes CofE Aided Primary Villiers
Project Client Wolverhampton Area Action Plans
Modal Share of School Trips and Home Locations of Primary School Pupils, Cented on the Stafford Road AAP Area
Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:40,000 DBJ XX 26/05/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council School Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Average Distance Pupils Travel to Secondary School, Centred on the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time-series: 2009 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: All modes Keywords: School, Accessibility, Commute
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: V1.0 Format of evidence Location Plot with chart
• Five secondary schools are located in close proximity to the Stafford Road, however none are located s within the boundary of the AAP area. • Currently, Pendeford High School has the highest average travel distances of the Key trends five sites. However this is likely to change due to the closures of the Northicote demonstrated by evidence Secondary School and the amalgamation with Pendeford High School to form the new Wolverhampton Academy. • Moreton and Heath Park High School have the shortest commuter distances to the site averaging at just over 1.4 kilometres to the site.
Referenced • Wolverhampton City Council 2009, School Pupil postcode data, source(s) of data Sustainable Travel Manager. Comments or further action required
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AAP Area Average Distance Travelled City Centre To School (in metres) Radius equals half the average distance to school Bilston Corridor Secondary School Name
Stafford Rd
As part of the new North East Wolverhampton Academy, the Northicote site will close in 2013/2014 as pupils attend the new campus on the site of Pendeford High
1,550
Northicote Secondary (now NE Wolverhampton Academy) 1,781
Pendeford High (now NE Wolverhampton Academy)
1,402
Moreton Community School
1,733
Our Lady & St Chad Catholic Sports College
1,414
Heath Park High
3,436
St Edmunds RC Secondary 3,625 1,561 St Peters Collegiate CofE Secondary Deansfield Community School
1,277 0km0km 0.5km0.5km 1km1km 2km2km Moseley Park School & Technology Colleg
Project Client Wolverhampton Area Action Plans
Title Average Distance Pupils Travel to Secondary School, Centred on the Stafford Road AAP Area Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:40,000 DBJ XX 27/05/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council School Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Modal Share of School Trips and Home Locations of Secondary School Pupils, Centred on the Stafford Road AAP Area Data time-series: 2009 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: All modes Keywords: School, Mode share, Accessibility, Commute, Future Demands
Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: V1.0 Format of evidence Location Plot, charts and graduated map
• Northicote School is merging with Penedford High to form the North East Wolverhampton Academy on the site of Pendeford High. • All pupils who attended Northicote School west of the Stafford Road will now attend school on the east of Stafford Road which will become the largest Key trends secondary school within this area. demonstrated by • Walking is currently the most common form of travel across all of the school evidence sites. This is then followed by bus and car travel (dependent on the site). • A small proportion of pupils currently car share to the Northicote School site, which may be impacted by the relocation to the NE Wolverhampton Academy. • Heath Park High School and Our Lady & St Chad Catholic Sports College are located within the highest density of pupil postcodes.
• Wolverhampton City Council 2009, School Pupil postcode data, Referenced Sustainable Travel Manager. source(s) of data • Wolverhampton City Council 2009, School Census 2009, Sustainable Travel Manager. Comments or further action required
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Pupil Mode Share AAP Area Pie size reflects size of school 500 City Centre 250 50 Bilston Corridor
Car/Van Car/Share Stafford Rd Bus Metro/Rail Cycle Walk Other/Unknown
Distibution of Pupil Home Locations by Postcode Sector 2,000 to 3,500 1,500 to 2,000 As part of the new North East Wolverhampton 1,000 to 1,500 Academy, the Northicote site will close 500 to 1,000 in 2013/2014 as pupils attend the new 50 to 500 0 to 50 campus on the site of Pendeford High
Northicote Secondary (Now NE Wolverhampton Academy)
Pendeford High (Now NE Wolverhampton Academy)
Moreton Community School
Our Lady & St Chad Catholic Sports Colleg
Heath Park High
St Edmunds RC Secondary
St Peters Collegiate CofE Secondary Deansfield Commu
M
0km0km 0.5km0.5km 1km1km 2km2km
Project Client Wolverhampton Area Action Plans
Modal Share of School Trips and Home Locations of Secondary School Pupils, Centred on the Stafford Road AAP Area
Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:40,000 DBJ 26/05/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council School Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Relocation of Northicote School Pupils to New North East Wolverhampton Academy Site Data time-series: 2009 / 2012 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: All modes Keywords: School, Accessibility, Commute, Future Demands
Author: Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: V1.0 Format of evidence Location Plot, chart and graduated map
• The relocation of Northicote Secondary School, will move the new establishment from an area with a high density of pupils per postcode sector into lower density area. Key trends • The relocation is therefore anticipated to result in pupils travelling East-West demonstrated by across the Stafford Road AAP area, requiring pupils to cross the Stafford Road evidence arterial route. • The map highlights the number of pupils who travel from neighbouring settlements to attend the existing secondary school, with notable patterns of movement from the south of Wolverhampton City Centre.
• Wolverhampton City Council 2009, School Pupil postcode data, Referenced Sustainable Travel Manager. source(s) of data • Wolverhampton City Council 2009, School Census 2009, Sustainable Travel Manager. Comments or further action required
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Pupil Mode Share at AAP Area Northicote School City Centre 880
440 Bilston Corridor 88 Stafford Road Car/Van Car Share Bus Metro/Rail Cycle Walk Other
Distribution of Pupil Home Location by Postcode Sector 320 to 400 240 to 320 160 to 240 20 to 160 0 to 20
Northicote School is now part of the North East Wolverhampton Academy. In 2012 this site will close and all pupils will move to attend the new campus on the site of Pendeford High School.
Northicote Secondary (Now part of North East Wolverhampton Academy) Pendeford High / New North East Wolverhampton Academy Site
0km0km 1km1km 2km2km 4km4km
Project Client Wolverhampton Area Action Plans
Title Relocation of Northicote School Pupils to New North East Wolverhampton Academy Site
Scale Drawn By Checked By Date Drawing Number Rev 1:70,000 DBJ 27/05/2011 - Wolverhampton City Council Other data Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Title of evidence: Consultation responses concerning AAP Development in the Stafford Road AAP area Data time-series: 2011 Relates to: Stafford Road AAP Area Travel mode: Car, HGV, Walk, Cycle
Keywords: Consultation, development, highway, road, congestion, cycle, walk Author: David Brenig-Jones Last updated: 09/06/2011 Revision: V1.0 Format of evidence Map and table • There was widespread concern regarding the current congestion along the Stafford Rd and the impact of future development, with specific reference commonly made to the i54 development. • The Three Tuns area is another location where road networks were identified as being constrained, with calls for more Park and Ride facilities and public transport serving this location. • There was widespread support for public transport improvements across the AAP area, including Park & Ride, bus lanes, bus priority, more reliable and regular services. Key trends • At two points along the Stafford road a lack of east-west public transport services demonstrated by evidence were highlighted. • Improvements for pedestrians and cyclists across the Stafford Rd include better crossings at junctions, greater use of shared paths, new off-road paths and making better use of the canal. The improvement of these facilities was perceived as being imperative due to the planned relocation of Northicote Secondary School pupils across the Stafford Rd to attend the new North Wolverhampton Academy. • Consultation responses recognised that M54 Jct 2 is an important gateway into the town and should be improved visually. The Three Tuns junction and local shopping area attracted similar comments.
Referenced Responses received on transport issues by Wolverhampton City Council in response source(s) of data to the draft Stafford Road Corridor AAP. Comments or further action required
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Natural England, Planning Aid / BME Council, M54 Junction 2: M54 Junction 2: Brewood & Coven Parish Council, Baseline audit has identified issues Introduce Park & Ride facilities M54 Junction 2: regarding poor links to countryside here from this junction Increase in traffic and pollution at this junction, related to the increase in employment, is a major concern
Walsingham Planning, Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce, i54 development: M54 Junction 2: Need to improve public transport Is not convinced the use of traffic lights and bus services into the i54 area will improve the flow of traffic
LNP Public Consultation, AWM, M54 Junction 2: Wobaston Rd: LNP Public Consultation, Congestion on the M54 impacts on Support priority bus lane and Springfield Lane Junction: Stafford Rd, causing local congestion suggest better transport links Road safety concerns near the Morton Arms between i54 and rail station Planning Aid / BME Council, North Stafford Rd: Gateway into Wolverhampton from M54 needs improvement, especially shop Road Safety, facades. Suggest an iconic structure Vine Island/Wobaston Rd, Three Tuns Jct: which reflects the city’s diversity and history Creation of North Wolverhampton Academy on east side of Stafford Rd will increase flow of pedestrians Bulleys Surveyors, and cyclists over the road. New infrastructure required to Vine Island/Wobaston Rd: Employment developments near Vine Island accommodate this and promote these modes. will add to existing congestion here, but South Suggest a new shared use path from Bee Lane to Shelly Staffordshire Park+Ride should help mitigate Rd to aid access for pupils who live east of Stafford Rd
LNP Public Consultation,, Three Tuns Jct area: Improve the environment to make LNP Public Consultation, area look more attractive Planning Aid / BME Council, Oxley & Bushbvury North LNP, LNP Public Consultation,, Three Tuns Jct area: Three Tuns Jct area: More and better parking required, Buses do not run on time here including more disabled parking. Planning Aid / BME Council, Three Tuns Jct area: East-west public transport movements are inadequate here. Planning Aid / BME Council, Also have Park & Ride from this site Oxley Moor Road: Provide bus service along this road
IWA, Staffordshire & Worcester Canal Towpath should be widened to accommodate greater pedestrian and cyclist use LNP Public Consultation, Bushbury Lane: Traffic problems spoil the area
Road Safety, Planning Aid / BME Council, Bushbury Lane Roundabout: Stafford Road Junctions: Increased traffic will worsen pedestrian Provide under-pass at key roundabouts, and cycle safety at junction. Mitigate like Bushbury Rd Jct, to reduce delays with better crossing facilities and extend shared cyclist/pedestrian path
LNP Public Consultation, Five Ways Island: Still expecting additional bus lane NJL Consulting, Five Ways and Stafford Rd / Cannock Rd Junction: These junctions present barriers to east-west movement. Traffic signals here should be improved so pedestrians and cyclists can follow desire lines and help to integrate bus priority
Project Wolverhampton Area Action Plans Client
Drawing Title Consultation responses concerning AAP Developments in the Stafford Road AAP Area
integrated transport planning Scale Drawn By Checked By DateDrawing Number Rev Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. 1:25,000 DBJ - Licence number AL 100029028 12/05/2011 Wolverhampton City Council Other data Area Action Plan Transport Evidence Base Summary
Consultation responses regarding AAP Development
Comments general to the Stafford Road AAP area:
Centro Bus network review is required to ensure sites are well served and linked including use of BRT. English Heritage Proposals should reduce traffic congestion and increase range and quality of sustainable transport. LOW Hill LANA AGM Traffic management will be important
LNP Public Consultation Congestion is a problem, but must ensure demand management does not negatively impact on shops and their passing trade West Midlands Police Must ensure the Stafford Road does not become a bottleneck which stifles Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Development The planned growth will require radical infrastructure improvements, e.g. Company BRT or Metro. Also better use of parallel corridors, like the canal, should be made to reduce road use English Heritage Improved public transport is key, including high frequency and good quality, and ensue these levels are achieved consistently throughout the day, especially in peak periods. Centro Good pedestrian and cycle links between new developments and the public transport network are essential. Consideration should be given to the design, safety & lighting of such routes. Natural England Baseline audit has identified gaps in the walking and cycling network. Opportunities should be made to address these gaps. Planning Aid / BME Council Measures to promote walking should be designed into the new developments along the principles of Living Streets. Pedestrian access from residential areas to new schools must be considered. Large developments should feature showers and other facilities to promote cycling to work Centro All policies should promote sustainable modes of travel to effect a modal shift from car towards public transport, walking and cycling. Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Key services/facilities should be accessible by public transport thereby NHS Trust reducing dependency on the car Confederation of Passenger Bus priority lanes are important as is regional connectivity Transport UK LNP Public Consultation Could over- or under-passes be created at key junctions to ease congestion
LNP Public Consultation A coherent linked-up cycle network is needed along whole length of Stafford Road. Turley Associates Strongly support initiatives to combat congestion along the length of the Stafford Road Corridor.
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