Glasgow 2014 Transport Strategic Plan

Transport Strategic Plan Version 1

September 2010

Foreword

The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will be one of the largest international multi-sporting events that Scotland has ever hosted.

Approximately 6500 athletes and team officials from the 71 competing nations and territories of the Commonwealth as well as members of the Commonwealth Games Family, the media and spectators will all be welcomed to Glasgow and other select sites throughout Scotland for 11 exciting days of sport competition and celebration. A crucial element to any successful major games is transportation and the ability to seamlessly facilitate the connectivity between the selected sites for the various client groups attending.

This document provides the initial information on the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games strategy for transport, including what we as the Organising Committee aim to achieve, who we are looking to involve to successfully deliver our obligations and how we approach managing our objectives.

Our aim is for athletes, spectators and other visitors to come to Glasgow and Scotland and see the city and the nation at its best during these Games. With existing facilities having been upgraded, new venues built and significant infrastructure improvements all completed well in advance of the Games, we will aspire to have transport in and around the Games sites that is safe, secure, reliable and accessible.

As we get closer to the Games we plan to publish two further updated editions of the Transport Strategic Plan. Future editions will include: changes incorporated during the various consultation processes; refined information on transport proposals; and emerging best practice following the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and other major games. Glasgow 2014 Limited’s vision is “to stage an athlete centred, sport focussed Games of world class competition; a Games that will be celebrated across the Commonwealth, generate enormous pride in Glasgow and Scotland and leave a lasting legacy.” Together the Games Partners and the various delivery and transport stakeholders will work to achieve this and keep Glasgow and Scotland moving during Games time.

Contents 1 Introduction 2 Commonwealth Games Background Information

3 Roles and Responsibilities

4 Transport Strategy

5 Games Family Transport

6 Spectator and Workforce Access Strategy

7 Venue Access

8 Road Events

9 Non-competition Venues and Cultural Events

10 Security and Contingency Plans

11 Equipment and Luggage

12 Sustainable Transport

13 Transport Legacy Delivery Programme

14 Consultation Process

Glossary

1 introduction 1 Introduction

Definitions Approximately 1.3 million spectator tickets will be available for sale to the general public. This number is approximately 1.1 Description of the Games equal to the population of the Greater Glasgow area The Commonwealth Games will be held during the summer of mobilised over the 11 days of competition, demonstrating the 2014. These are the 20th Games and there will be 17 sports scale of the transport challenge being faced. taking place over 11 days of competition hosted by the city of Glasgow. Approximately 6,500 athletes and officials will take 1.2 Description of the Transport Strategic Plan part in the Games. This first version of the Transport Strategic Plan has been The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will include a prepared by Glasgow City Council on behalf of the minimum of four Para-Sports, with approximately 350 para- Organising Committee (Glasgow 2014 Limited) in accordance athletes competing. with the Commonwealth Games Federation’s Transport Games Manual guidelines. It outlines the transport strategy for the The provision of safe, secure, reliable and accessible transport Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. will be addressed within this Transport Strategic Plan to ensure Games Family members and spectators, including people with The Transport Strategic Plan describes the objectives that it a disability, have suitable transport facilities available to them. aims to meet and the principles of the transport operations for the various members of the Games Family. These members Transport will be safe, secure, reliable and accessible. In order have been combined according to transport needs into client to provide this: groups. Each client group will be assigned a specific level of • Vehicles will be modern, efficient, well maintained, service and the groups are described in chapter 2. comfortable and tailored to passenger access needs. All modes of transport, venue specific operations and planned • Schedules will be designed to ensure a service transport infrastructure are described in the Transport Strategic frequency matching passenger demand. Plan. The plan has been produced in collaboration with key • Drivers will be trained to provide a high quality of transport stakeholders. service and support. • Routes will be planned to ensure frequent, predictable journey times on well monitored roads combined with breakdown and emergency support.

6 1.3 Description of the Games Act encouraged to comment on the Transport Strategic Plan at Public Information Exhibitions. Following the announcement that Glasgow had been selected to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Scottish This publication of the Transport Strategic Plan is version 1. Government passed the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Act 2008 through the Scottish Parliament. The Document This Act requires the Organising Committee to consult 1.5 Document Revisions stakeholders and produce a Transport Strategic Plan based on that consultation. It states that the consultation process must It is planned that two further versions of the Transport Strategic include Ministers, every Council in whose area a Games Plan will be produced during the next three years. Each of location is situated and every Chief Constable of a police these versions will be enhanced with greater detail as the force responsible for an area in which a Games location is process evolves. situated. Further consultation and development will follow each published version, leading to the publication of the completed 1.4 Description of the Consultation Process Transport Strategic Plan before 2014. The provisional timescale for publishing the Transport Plan versions is: A Communication Plan is being developed, setting out the communication activities for the Transport Strategic Plan, in • Version 1: September 2010 line with the requirements of the Glasgow Commonwealth • Version 2: 2011 Post Delhi Games (provisional) Games Act 2008. • Version 3: 2013 (final version) Stakeholders are numerous and encompass all statutory and non-statutory public bodies related to transport and environment, including Transport Scotland, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, Network Rail, Glasgow Airport Limited and the emergency services. Several stakeholder meetings have been held and will continue throughout the development of the Transport Strategic Plan. The general public, particularly residents living near to the venues, will be

7 1.6 Document Structure Chapter 8 describes the road events and the impact they will have on the transport systems in the city. These events include This introductory chapter is followed by: the Marathon, Road Cycle Races and Queen’s Baton Relay. Chapter 2 which presents background information on the Chapter 9 outlines the non-competition venues, such as the Commonwealth Games, including key dates, venue Commonwealth Games Village, Games Family hotels and information and a description of the client groups. airports. It also presents information on the Opening and Chapter 3 describes the objectives of the Transport Strategic Closing Ceremonies as well as the cultural events that will be Plan, sources of funding and the roles and responsibilities of held across the city during the Games. those involved. An overview of delivery partners, consultees Chapter 10 summarises the arrangements that are being made and stakeholders is given, as well as details of the background for transport security and contingency plans. schemes required to make the Games a success. Chapter 11 deals with the issues regarding equipment and Chapter 4 outlines the transport strategy adopted for the luggage. It also describes the coordination required with the Games, and sets out the transport objectives for both Games Logistics Functional Area to ensure that team and athletes’ Family and Spectators. luggage and equipment is transported effectively. Chapter 5 summarises the Games Family transport and the Chapter 12 addresses the environmental and sustainable specific requirements of each group of clients. It also details transport policy. the Games Route Network and how it will operate, and discusses the measures that will be taken to reduce the Chapter 13 describes the alignment with the transport legacy demand on transport systems and infrastructure during the for the Games. Games. Chapter 14 describes the consultation process for the Chapter 6 considers the spectators and workforce transport Transport Strategic Plan. requirements, and the modes of transport that will be available to them. Chapter 7 provides venue access plans and the access strategy that will be utilised for each venue during the Games.

8 2 commonwealth games background information 2 Commonwealth Games Background Information

2.1 Introduction Commonwealth Games Scotland to deliver the Games.

This chapter provides background information on Glasgow’s During the summer of 2007 the CGF Executive Committee bid for the Commonwealth Games and highlights the scope visited the Candidate Cities. The bid team gave presentations and scale of the challenge faced by Glasgow in meeting the on the bid and hosted tours of the venues and sites associated Games’ transport needs. It presents key dates and provides with the bid. information on Games venues, events and on the key transport On 9 November 2007, at the CGF General Assembly in user groups catered for in the Transport Strategic Plan. Colombo, Sri Lanka, Glasgow was announced as the Host City for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Historical Information Immediately following the award, the Scottish Government, 2.2 History of the Bid Glasgow City Council, Commonwealth Games Scotland and the Organising Committee signed the Host City Contract, as The official Glasgow bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth required by the CGF. The contract outlines the obligations of Games was launched on 16 August 2005. The bid had three the parties to that contract including guarantees from the main partners; the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council Scottish Government that commitments given in the Candidate and Commonwealth Games Scotland. A bid team was City File will be met. established to take the bid forward on behalf of the partners. On 10 June 2008 the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Act On 9 May 2007 Commonwealth Games Scotland submitted a 2008 received Royal Assent. This Act put in place legislation Candidate City File to the Commonwealth Games Federation to meet the requirements identified in the Host City Contract, (CGF) outlining proposals for the Glasgow 2014 providing the legal powers necessary to deliver the Games. Commonwealth Games. This document included detailed information on a number of Games related topics including Dates and Schedules sports, venues, security, finance and transport. 2.3 Key Dates The Organising Committee was legally established in May 2007 in anticipation of Glasgow being awarded the Games. The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will officially open It is a company limited by guarantee and was established by approximately two weeks prior to the Opening Ceremony to the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and be held at Celtic Park. The Games competition will commence

10 on Thursday 24 July for a period of 11 days, ending with the These Para-Sports will incorporate into the competition Closing Ceremony at Hampden Park on Sunday 3 August. schedule shown in Figure 2.1 as more detailed information The Commonwealth Games Village will accommodate athletes becomes available. and officials for the duration of the Games. It will open to allow arrivals from two weeks prior to the commencement of Venues the Games. 2.6 Competition Venues The Commonwealth Games Village will remain operational for three further days after the completion of the Games events The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will be staged at and ceremonies. 20 event venues spread over 15 sites. There will be three venue clusters within the city which will stage the entire sports In the 18 month period leading up to the Games various programme with the exception of shooting, diving and the elements of the plans will be tested for Games readiness. triathlon which will be held at Satellite Venues. Venues are subject to change as plans progress. Current proposed venues 2.4 Competition Schedule are: Figure 2.1 illustrates an indicative competition schedule for the East End Cluster: Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. It is likely this • National Indoor Sports Arena schedule will change as planning progresses. • Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome • Glasgow Green Hockey Centre 2.5 Para-Sports • Glasgow City Road Course It is expected that fifteen events will be held over four sports for • Glasgow City Time Trial Course para-athletes. The four sports are: • Tollcross Park Leisure Centre • Aquatics - Swimming • Athletics • Lawn Bowls • Powerlifting

COMMONWEALTH GAMES BACKGROUND INFORMATION 11 West End Cluster: 2.7 Non-Competition Venues • Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) In addition to the competition venues there will be Precinct considerable transport demands generated to and from a • Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre number of non-competition venues, including: • Kelvin Hall • Commonwealth Games Village; situated in the East End • Scotstoun Leisure Centre Cluster, the Commonwealth Games Village will provide accommodation for the majority of athletes and officials. South Side Cluster: • Satellite Village; situated in Carnoustie, the Satellite • Hampden Park Village will accommodate athletes and officials for • Ibrox Stadium shooting events at Barry Buddon Shooting Centre. • Cathkin Braes Country Park • Celtic Park; situated in the East End cluster, it will host the Opening Ceremony. • Athletes’ training venues. Satellite Venues: • Main transport hub; situated in and around the SECC in • Royal Commonwealth Pool the West End Cluster, the media transport hub will • Strathclyde Country Park accommodate the Main Press Centre (MPC)/ • Barry Buddon Shooting Centre International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) and three • Jackton Shooting Centre designated media hotels. This will be the main centre of activity for over 3,000 accredited media personnel. Figure 2.2 shows the geographical location of each of the • Games Family hotels; situated around Glasgow. These competition venues in the city and their arrangement by hotels will accommodate accredited Games Family cluster. members, Technical Officials and workforce. Figure 2.3 shows the venues situated outside the city Other key non-competition venues will include main spectator boundary. transport centres such as Glasgow International Airport, Glasgow Central / Queen Street Rail Stations and Buchanan Street Bus Station as well as cultural venues across the city.

12 Figure 2.1 Draft Competition Schedule 23 JULY 24 JULY 25 JULY 26 JULY 27 JULY 28 JULY 29 JULY 30 JULY 31 JULY 1 AUG 2 AUG 3 AUG WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Opening Ceremony Celtic Park E Closing Ceremony Hampden Park E Aquatics Diving RCP Edinburgh M E M E M E M E Swimming Tollcross Park M E M E M E M E M E M E Athletics Track & Field Hampden Park E M E M E E M E A Marathon Roads Circuit M Badminton NISA M A E M A E M A E A E A E M E M E M E M E E A Boxing Kelvin Hall A E A E A E A E A E A E A E A E Cycling Track Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome E M E M E M E Time Trial Roads Circuit M A Road Race Roads Circuit M A Mountain Bike Cathkin Braes CP M A Gymnastics Artistic Scottish National Arena A E A E A E E E Rhythmic Scottish National Arena A E A A Hockey Glasgow Green A E M A E M A E A E M A E M A E A E M E M E A A Judo SECC M E M E M E Lawn Bowls Kelvingrove M A E M A E M A E M A M A E M A E M A E M A E M A E Netball SECC A E A E A E A E A E A E A E M A E A E Scottish National Arena E A Rugby 7’s Ibrox A E A E Shooting Clay Target Barry Buddon M A M A M A M A M A Full Bore Barry Buddon M A M A Pistol Jackton M A M A M A M Small Bore Jackton M A M A M A M A Squash Scotstoun M E A E A E A E A E M E M E M E M E M A Table Tennis Scotstoun M E M E M E M E M E M E M E M E M A Triathlon Strathclyde Park M A Weightlifting Clyde Auditorium A E A E A E A E A E A E A E E Wrestling SECC M A M A M A

COMMONWEALTH GAMES BACKGROUND INFORMATION 13 Figure 2.2 Venue Clusters

Legend:- Games Venue Commonwealth Games Village Venue Cluster

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14 Figure 2.3 Satellite Venues

Legend:- Games Venue Commonwealth Games Village Venue Cluster

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COMMONWEALTH GAMES BACKGROUND INFORMATION 15 Games Transport Users • International Federation leadership, guests and staff • Media (press, photo and broadcasting) 2.8 Description of Games Family • Subsequent Organising Committee leadership and The ‘Games Family’ is the 15,000 strong body of people guests made up from the organisations that will work together to • Observers make the Games happen. This includes: • Security • Spectators (general) • Athletes and team officials • Spectators (athletes’ friends and family) • Commonwealth Games Officials • Spectators (partner VIPs) • members of the Commonwealth Games Federation • Sponsors’ and partners’ leadership and guests (CGF) • Sponsors’ and partners’ staff/contractors • Dignitaries and VIPs • Workforce • media and sponsors Transport services will be required to provide transport for all of these people on any given day throughout the Games.

2.9 Description of Client Groups

The client groups to be considered during the planning of Games transport are: • Athletes • Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) delegation members (excluding athletes) • CGA leadership and guests • CGF leadership, guests and staff • Glasgow 2014 leadership and guests • International Federation delegation members (technical experts, technical officials, etc)

16 COMMONWEALTH GAMES BACKGROUND INFORMATION 3 roles and responsibilities 3 Roles and Responsibilities

The overarching vision of the 3.1 Introduction the Commonwealth Games Family and the spectators. Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth • To nurture the Commonwealth Games Federation’s The Games transport services operation should be safe, Games is shared by the brand and to be true to its values of Humanity, Equality secure, reliable and accessible. This will be achieved through Commonwealth Games Federation and Destiny. regular engagement with stakeholders. Close liaison with (CGF): • To generate significant commercial revenues, to support several stakeholders was initiated during the bid process and the public investment in the Games. “… to stage an outstanding, athlete- stakeholder involvement has expanded during development of • To work with our partners to deliver first class venues centred and sport focussed Games the Transport Strategic Plan and will continue as Games and to operate them effectively and efficiently. of world class competition; a transport proposals are developed and delivered. Games that will be celebrated • To stage a Games with responsible environmental and The term ‘stakeholders’ includes: across the Commonwealth, sustainability standards that set new benchmarks. generate enormous pride in • Consultees • To create an atmosphere that encourages and supports Glasgow and Scotland and leave a • Delivery Partners positive and comprehensive media coverage. lasting legacy.” • Transport Partners • To support the Scottish Government, Glasgow City • Non-transport Stakeholders Council and Commonwealth Games Scotland in realising their ambitions for legacy from the Games. The Glasgow Commonwealth Games Act 2008 requires the • To nurture and harness the enthusiasm of the people of Organising Committee to consult stakeholders and produce a Glasgow and Scotland through engagement. Transport Strategic Plan based on that consultation. This chapter provides an overview of the stakeholders and each Transport Objectives organisation’s roles and responsibilities. 3.3 Transport Overview Games Objectives The transport strategy will support the delivery of the Games 3.2 Strategic Objectives for the Games objectives by establishing an iterative planning approach and actively developing relationships with delivery partners, The Organising Committee’s objectives for the Games are: stakeholders and consultees. • To provide an outstanding environment for athletes Experience has been drawn from previous host cities, such as enabling them to perform at the peak of their abilities. • To deliver a quality experience in a safe environment for

18 Manchester and Melbourne, and further knowledge will be 3.4 Transport Objectives for the Glasgow 2014 gained from observing at the 2010 Delhi Games. Information Commonwealth Games gathered from this event will be fed back into the strategy The transport strategic objectives are defined as follows: adopted for the Glasgow 2014 Transport Strategic Plan. Experience has also been obtained from past multi-sport events • Deliver safe, secure, reliable and accessible transport such as the Doha Asian Games, and will be gained from for the Games Family. future events such as Lanarkshire 2011 International Children’s • Provide fast, frequent, friendly and accessible transport Games and London 2012 Olympics. for spectators. • Keep Glasgow moving during the Games. The Organising Committee is accountable to the CGF for providing the Games Family with specific transport These objectives are addressed in more detail in Chapters 5 arrangements. The Delivery Partners are committed to and 6. developing plans to fulfil these requirements and create a The transport planning objectives are: sustainable legacy. • Provide a low carbon transport system for the Games. Some current transport infrastructure projects critical to the • Leave a positive legacy in terms of a continued shift success of the Games are being funded and provided towards sustainable modes of transport. independently by the various Delivery and Transport Partners, • Provide a Games transport system that offers value for and are not specifically Games-related projects. The remainder money. of the infrastructure is funded and delivered directly by the These objectives will be addressed as planning for the Games Delivery Partners for the purposes of the Games. The progresses. Organising Committee will monitor all of the projects and work closely with the stakeholders to incorporate these Further to the strategic and planning objectives, the Games developments into the strategic planning. Family transport will be developed according to the following Games time operational objectives: The Glasgow Commonwealth Games Act 2008 provides the necessary legislation for the implementation of traffic • Ensure that the Games Transport Strategic Plan meets management measures to control the traffic network demand. the needs of each client group. The Delivery Partners will work with Transport Partners to • Provide separate fleets and organisational arrangements promote these schemes. for each client group.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 19 • Deliver a robust Games Route Network, incorporating The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is a priority and traffic control measures, that ensures non-profit organisation that is responsible for the direction and minimum and reliable journey times are achieved. control of the Commonwealth Games movement; and is • Keep routes free of congestion through utilisation of represented on the board of the Organising Committee. spare network capacity during the school holiday Commonwealth Games Scotland is the national sporting period combined with active route management. body responsible for selecting a Scottish team to enter each • Ensure that resilience and flexibility are built in Commonwealth Games. It is also responsible for initiating and throughout the Transport Strategic Plan. forming any bid made by Scotland to host the Commonwealth Governance Games. It has two representatives on the Board of the Organising Committee. 3.5 Games Responsibilities The Organising Committee (OC) is a company limited by There are several key organisations committed to delivering a guarantee, established in accordance with the Glasgow successful Commonwealth Games and securing a lasting Commonwealth Games Act 2008. It is responsible for legacy from the Games: delivering the Games and ensuring the implementation of all other responsibilities that are not covered by the remaining The Scottish Government is responsible for most of the Delivery Partners. The production of a Transport Strategic Plan issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland. It is a requirement placed upon the Organising Committee. provides 80% of the public funding for the Games and has two representatives on the Board of the Organising 3.6 The Organising Committee Committee. The Scottish Government is also responsible for ensuring that all the necessary legislative measures are taken, Glasgow 2014 Ltd is the company formed to operate as the ensuring delivery of major infrastructure projects already Organising Committee and is limited by guarantee. Its planned and overall responsibility for security at the Games. Executive Board includes representatives from local industry, Glasgow City Council is a unitary local authority and Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, athletes, CGF, contributes 20% of the public funding for the Games. It has Commonwealth Games Scotland and independent bodies. two representatives on the Board of the Organising The Organising Committee is responsible for developing and Committee. implementing a Transport Strategic Plan and for ensuring that

20 Games transport operational requirements are implemented. These delivery partners are: The Organising Company’s mission The organisational structure for the Glasgow 2014 Games is • The Scottish Government vision includes the following shown in figure 3.1. • Glasgow City Council statement: • Glasgow 2014 Ltd “To organise and deliver the 3.7 Consultees Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth The Glasgow Commonwealth Games Act 2008 requires the 3.9 Transport Partners Games in a manner consistent with Organising Committee to consult on transport matters with: the aspirations of the Glasgow bid Several bodies, companies and organisations with transport and the contractual obligations of • Ministers powers or responsibilities will assist the delivery partners in the Host City Contract, on time and • Every Council in whose area a Games location is preparing the Transport Strategic Plan. These include: on budget.” situated • Glasgow City Council • Every Chief Constable of a police force maintained for • Transport Scotland an area in which a Games location is situated • Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) • Any other person the Organising Committee considers • Local Authorities hosting Games venues appropriate • Network Rail • Train Operating Companies 3.8 Games Delivery Partners • Glasgow Airport Limited The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will be organised • Bus operators and delivered by the following organisations working in • Taxi operators partnership: • Other Local Authorities • Police forces (including British Transport Police) • The Scottish Government • Glasgow City Council Each Transport Partner has nominated a key contact to attend • Commonwealth Games Scotland regular working group or steering group meetings, where • Glasgow 2014 Ltd aspects of the transport infrastructure and Transport Strategic Plan are discussed. As the Transport Strategic Plan evolves, the Three of the Games Delivery Partners are working together to various partners’ involvement will grow and, accordingly, develop and progress the Transport Strategy for the Games, meeting frequencies will be increased. The Transport Partners and a Governance Board has been established.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 21 Figure 3.1 Commonwealth Glasgow 2014 Games Federation Commonwealth Games High Level Governance Glasgow 2014 Strategic Group Structure Providing strategic direction Approving Glasgow 2014 Ltd budget Resolving disagreement Legend:- Glasgow 2014 Ltd Organising Committee (Chair) Accountability - First Minister (Chair) Scottish Government (2 nominations) Joint working - Chair of Glasgow 2014 Ltd Glasgow City Council - Leader of Glasgow City Council (2 nominations) - Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland Commonwealth Games Scotland (2 nominations) Commonwealth Games Federation Glasgow 2014 Working Group (3 nominations) Athlete member Officers group Up to 4 chair nominations Supporting the Strategic Group Taking operational decisions Advising on agendas

- Scottish Government (Chair) - Glasgow 2014 Ltd - Glasgow City Council - Commonwealth Games Scotland

Scottish Government Glasgow City Commonwealth Sport and Games Council Games Scotland Legacy Division Glasgow 2014 Team

22 will play a key future role in delivering the transport needed To avoid traffic conflict in the city, work on all venues has been for the Games as set out in the Transport Strategic Plan. carefully programmed over the years leading up to the Games. Any works in preparation for the Games will take into 3.10 Non-Transport Stakeholders account traffic management requirements.

In addition to partners with a transport remit, the delivery The transport delivery partners will continue to work closely partners will work with other external stakeholders. Input and with each of the venue construction planning and delivery comment will be sought from a variety of bodies during the teams to ensure that the best possible access arrangements are consultation process including: provided for the Games Family and spectators.

• Emergency services 3.12 Commonwealth Games Village Transport • Clyde Gateway Urban Regeneration Company Delivery • Private sector businesses and organisations • The people of the communities living in areas affected A transport system to facilitate movement of athletes, officials, by the Games guests and workforces within the Commonwealth Games • Disability groups Village will be developed in line with emerging planning • Volunteer organisations proposals for the Commonwealth Games Village. • Interest groups 3.13 Luggage Equipment and Freight Other Transport Functions The movement of athletes’ luggage and equipment is a 3.11 Commonwealth Games Village and Venues transport requirement, while Freight and Servicing is a Planning dedicated functional area within the Organising Committee. Additional information is outlined in chapter 11 ‘Equipment A consortium of companies, known collectively as City Legacy and Luggage’. has been selected by Glasgow City Council as the preferred bidder to construct the Commonwealth Games Village. The work on site has begun and will be completed six months before the Games begin.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 23 3.14 Non-Games Related Transport Schemes Finance

Several transport infrastructure projects critical to the success 3.15 Games Funding of the Games are funded by the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and other transport bodies. They are The Games budget, including the Organising Committee, is either planned or currently under construction but are not funded by the public sector and from revenue raised through funded by the Organising Committee. These projects were sponsorship, ticket sales and other commercial ventures. Public guaranteed to the CGF during the bid process and are known sector funding is provided by the Scottish Government (80%) as ‘background schemes’. They include: and Glasgow City Council (20%). The budget available to the Organising Committee will include the funding necessary to • M74 Completion provide Games time transport operations. • East End Regeneration Route (EERR) • Games Route Network New transport infrastructure, such as the M74 Completion • M80 Stepps to Haggs Completion project and the East End Regeneration Route, while relevant to • M8 Baillieston to Newhouse Games transport planning, are funded and committed to • Airdrie to Bathgate Rail Link separately from the Games budget. The transport Delivery Partners are monitoring the progress of Any additional transport infrastructure provided will, where these background schemes to ensure they can be incorporated possible, be utilised as a legacy benefit for the city and wider into Games transport proposals. area. In addition to the projects guaranteed to the CGF, other 3.16 National Project and Programme Management transport infrastructure projects are being progressed, including: The Transport Strategic Plan describes the strategy adopted by • Streamline enhanced bus services the relevant parties to deliver a safe, secure, reliable and • Rail Station Improvements (including Dalmarnock Station accessible transport system for the Games. It is dependent on Refurbishment) several infrastructure projects funded by the Transport Delivery • Subway Improvements partners, as stated above. All the projects come together to • River Pontoons form an approach designed to fulfil the Games Transport • Walking and cycling infrastructure improvements Strategic Objectives. • Main Line Rail Improvements

24 The Delivery Partners have a commitment to programme 3.18 Planning and Economic Policy manage the transport projects required for a successful Games The transport strategy outlined in this Transport Strategic Plan time transport system. This information has been brought has been developed in accordance with wider transport and together by the Organising Committee and reproduced in a planning policies. Guidance has been sought from the master plan that is used to monitor the delivery of the projects. following documents: General Legislation • Glasgow City Plan 2 (2007) • Scottish Government’s National Transport Strategy 3.17 Health and Safety (2006) There may be a requirement for transport infrastructure • SPT’s Regional Transport Strategy (2008) projects to ensure the success of the Games. As with all • Keeping Glasgow Moving - Glasgow’s Local Transport construction sites in the UK, health and safety will be governed Strategy 2007-2009 (2007) by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the These policies will be followed and measures implemented for Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. the Games will be monitored to ensure they fit with these The delivery partners are committed to ensuring that Games policies. transport projects meet all of the relevant health & safety legislation. Risk assessments will be carried out for any construction sites and appropriate measures will be adopted to minimise the risk of accidents on Games related projects. This theme will be continued through to the Games time transport operations.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 25

4 transport strategy 4 Transport Strategy

4.1 Introduction 4.3 Spectator Transport

A successful transport operation is critical to the success of any The spectator transport strategy is based around the concept major sporting event, and this importance in the Glasgow of a ‘Car Free’ Games. The strategy focuses on a number of context was recognised early in the bid proposals where key objectives: transport matters featured strongly. The current transport • Deliver 100% spectator travel to Games venues by all strategy, which is being developed by the delivery partners in modes of public or sustainable transport. partnership with the key stakeholders, is based around the • Deliver excellent public transport that is accessible by guidelines and principles laid out in the CGF Transport Games all. Manual, which guided the bid process. • Provide maximum reliable service levels from existing This chapter will cover the key aspects of the transport strategy and planned infrastructure. for the Games. • Optimise spectators’ routes and time of travel by origin of trip. 4.2 Transport Objectives In support of this strategy, free public transport will be The Games Transport Strategy is focused on the delivery of provided within the city for every ticket holding spectator on three strategic objectives: the day of the event. • Safe, secure, reliable and accessible transport for the Additionally, parking and access controls will be strictly Games Family. enforced in the streets surrounding venues in order to meet the • Provide fast, frequent, friendly and accessible transport Games transport objectives. Transport hubs and city centre for spectators. shuttles will be used, enabling Low Emission Zones to be • Keep Glasgow moving during the Games. established. The strategy will make maximum use of existing public And three planning objectives: transport services which will be enhanced where necessary to • Provide a low carbon transport system for the Games. meet spectator demand. Accommodating spectator transport • Leave a positive legacy in terms of a continued mode within the existing network will be eased by an annual dip in shift towards sustainable modes of transport. local public transport patronage which occurs over the period • Provide a Games transport system that offers value for around Games time, corresponding with the traditional local money. trades fair and school holiday period in Glasgow.

28 4.4 Games Family Transport In order to meet the transportation demands of the Games Family, a Games Route Network will be created. The Games Much of the transport strategy for the Games is built around Route Network will consist of a network of roads connecting the Games Family and its various client groups, most the Commonwealth Games Village to all competition and non- importantly the athletes and officials. In recognition of the competition venues. A wide range of traffic management significance of this client group, measures will be employed to measures including dedicated lanes and signal timing ensure over 90% of athletes will be less than a 20 minute alterations will be implemented on the network to ensure journey from their event, while 50% of the journey times will reliable journey times across the city. These enhancements will be under 10 minutes. be available after the Games for use as part of bus priority To meet the requirements of the CGF as laid out in the measures for future public transport. Candidate City Manual, reliable and efficient transport for all accredited Games Family members will be delivered through 4.5 Demand Management use of a dedicated vehicle fleet made up of cars and coaches which will provide for each client group’s own transportation In the run up to the Games a strategy to reduce background requirements. travel demand on the road and public transport network will be implemented. Scheduled services consisting of dedicated bus and coach fleets will run for the duration of the Games to provide the This will be delivered in the form of awareness campaigns, majority of transport for the Games Family. In addition to this, including television, radio and newspaper advertising, road each Commonwealth Games Association will be allocated a signage and mailing runs. These will be aimed at local number of vehicles based on their team size. This fleet, made businesses and the general public encouraging the use of up of mini-buses and cars will mainly be used to assist with alternative modes of transport and varied working practices transportation to training and competition facilities. during Games time. There will be a dedicated fleet of cars, driven by local A transport control centre will be set up to co-ordinate and volunteers, which will provide further transportation services manage the transport functional area for the Games. This will for the Games Family. work closely with Glasgow’s existing traffic control centre and Transport Scotland’s National Control Centre to ensure that All members of the Games Family will have access to public traffic management and emergency response facilities are transport systems within Glasgow and will be encouraged to effectively maintained. make use of these whenever possible.

TRANSPORT STRATEGY 29 4.6 Venues 4.8 Planning and Consultation

All the venues are well situated to meet the transport demands The transport delivery partners will consult regularly with a that they will generate throughout the Games. New venues are wide range of stakeholders as well as relevant Local strategically placed within close proximity to major planned or Authorities throughout the development of the transport existing transport infrastructure and are designed to maximise strategy. Through planning and consultation, the details of access and egress by sustainable methods of transport. Games routes and alterations to existing services will be Spectators and workforce will access competition venues in communicated to the relevant stakeholders to minimise Glasgow via the city’s extensive public transport network. This disruption to the local community. will be enhanced by dedicated Park and Ride and Venue Shuttle Services which will deliver spectators to transport hubs 4.9 Test Events located within easy reach of the venue entrance points. While the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is an event Specific arrangements for accessing the satellite venues will be unique in its scale and operation, transport infrastructure made through liaison with the relevant local authorities and enhancements will be in place ahead of Games time to ensure transport providers. that there is adequate scope for trials of individual elements of the system during test events. 4.7 Infrastructure Ahead of the Games, the OC will test the transport services The Transport Strategy developed for the Games is based and related IT systems that will be in use during the Games. around utilising existing transport infrastructure wherever The strategy for readiness testing will develop in the years possible. The strategy will also make use of planned leading up to the Games. infrastructure projects that, while beneficial to the Commonwealth Games, are being constructed independently as part of a wider transport strategy. Where Games-specific infrastructure is required to be introduced, all efforts will be made to ensure it will provide a lasting positive legacy to Glasgow’s transport network, thus helping to achieve best value. Where appropriate, cost effective temporary traffic solutions will also be utilised.

30 4.10 Sustainability will work to implement the necessary provisions along with any necessary service enhancements. Sustainability has been an integral part of the transport strategy from the beginning of the planning process. This is As the Transport Strategic Plan develops in the years leading reflected in the following deliverables: up to the Games, in depth transportation modelling will be used to develop and evaluate the transport systems put in • Hosting a low carbon Games with the aim to convey place to meet the generated demand. 100% of spectators to the Games by public transport, walking and cycling. A series of workshops and meetings with stakeholders have • Providing access to public transport within Glasgow to been held since Glasgow won the right to host the Games. all spectators, workforce and Games Family. These have produced positive outcomes and have built upon • Maximising use of existing transport infrastructure to the relationships formed during the bid stage. This process will fulfil the transport strategy. be enhanced during the preparation of the transport strategy. • Promoting Active Travel initiatives.

4.11 Transport Challenge

The Commonwealth Games presents Glasgow with a major transport challenge. However, the city is well placed to adapt to and cope with the demands that will be placed upon it. After decades of investment, Glasgow has one of the most extensive public transport systems in the United Kingdom. It also enjoys a culture of public transport use that results in a high proportion of motorised trips in the city being by bus, train or subway. Glasgow’s rail network offers excellent connectivity not only to the immediate surrounding area, but also to the rest of Scotland and the UK. The Glasgow bus service network is both dense in its provision and stable in terms of routes served. The delivery partners are investigating public transport options for venues outside of Glasgow and

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5 games family transport 5 Games Family Transport

Transport Principles In addition, transport plans will be developed according to the following operational objectives relating to the Games Family: 5.1 The Games Family • Ensure that the Games Transport Strategic Plan meets The Games Family is the name used to describe the wide the needs of each client group. range of accredited personnel involved with the • Provide separate fleets and organisational arrangements Commonwealth Games. The individual groups who make up for each client group. the Glasgow 2014 Games Family are as follows: • Deliver a robust Games Route Network, incorporating • Commonwealth Games Associations (CGA) including dedicated lanes and traffic control measures, that athletes and team officials ensures minimum and reliable journey times are • Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) achieved. • Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee • Keep routes free of congestion through utilisation of • Technical Officials spare network capacity during the school holiday • International Federations (IF) period combined with active route management. • Sponsors • Ensure that resilience and flexibility is built in throughout • Accredited Media the Transport Strategic Plan. • Games Staff This chapter describes the transport arrangements to be Objectives implemented during the Games to accommodate the various The transport strategic and planning objectives relating to the transport needs of the Games Family client groups. It also Games Family are as follows: contains information regarding the Games Route Network • Deliver safe, secure, reliable and accessible transport which will be utilised during the Games to meet requirements for the Games Family. of the CGF. • Keep Glasgow moving during the Games. • Provide a low carbon transport system for the Games. 5.2 The Host City Contract • Leave a positive legacy in terms of a continued shift The Host City Contract defines the relationship between the towards sustainable modes of transport. Commonwealth Games Federation and Glasgow City Council, • Provide a Games transport system that offers value for the Scottish Government, Glasgow 2014 Ltd and money. Commonwealth Games Scotland. Under the terms of the Host

34 City Contract, the Organising Committee is required to Transport of the CGA members, in particular the athletes and provide transport for the Games Family during Games time team officials, is critical to a successful Games, with prompt and to ensure it is reliable between all Games venues. The and punctual services essential to comply with competition detail of the transport provision will be delivered through the schedules. Few Games time operations are more important development of a number of ‘Service Level Agreements’ than ensuring athletes arrive at venues in ample time to between the Organising Committee, the CGF and the compete in their events. As such, these clients will be given the respective client groups. highest priority in terms of journey planning and service specification. There will be approximately 4,500 athletes Games Family Client Groups competing at the Games, accompanied by around 2,000 team officials. In addition to this, each of the CGAs will send a 5.3 Accreditation number of delegates for representation at the Games. Transport provision for the Games Family during Games time The transport delivery partners will provide safe, secure, varies according to transport accreditation. After the Delhi reliable and accessible transport for the athletes and team 2010 Games, Service Level Agreements will be developed, officials in the form of dedicated bus and coach services. further defining the transport provisions for each client group. These will be scheduled services running on a frequent basis This section provides an overview of the various Games Family from a transport mall in the Commonwealth Games Village to client groups that will require transport and an outline of the all competition and training venues. In addition to the transport provision for each group. scheduled services, each CGA will be assigned a number of vehicles based on their overall team size. These will consist of 5.4 Commonwealth Games Associations mini-buses and cars. Accredited CGA officials and dignitaries will have access to CGAs are the organisations responsible for preparing, Games Transport according to the transport privileges defined selecting and sending a team to participate in the within the CGF Accreditation Matrix. Commonwealth Games. There are 71 Commonwealth Games Associations, each representing one of the nations, territories Accredited athletes and officials will have access to public and sovereign states taking part in the Games. transport around the city for the duration of the Games.

35 5.5 Commonwealth Games Federation administered by a global governing body, known as an International Federation (IF), that approves the field of play. The Commonwealth Games Federation client group consists of For example: Judo is represented by the International Judo CGF Executive Board, committees and staff, members of the Federation. The IF client group consists of presidents, secretary royal family, sovereigns, heads of state, dignitaries and generals, technical delegates and staff from each of the 17 distinguished guests. sports on the Glasgow 2014 programme. Transport will be The CGF client group will primarily be transported around the according to the transport privileges defined within the CGF city by a dedicated vehicle fleet. CGF members will also have Accreditation Matrix. access to a general vehicle pool consisting of cars and mini- All members of the IF client group will have access to the buses which will be allocated on a pre-booked basis. public transport system across Glasgow for the duration of the CGF members will also have access to public transport within Games. the city. 5.8 Sponsors 5.6 Technical Officials There will be a significant number of sponsors and their guests The rules of every competition event will be administered by expected to be in attendance at the Games. The Delivery Technical Officials. There will be approximately 1,000 Partners will make available a fleet of buses, mini-buses and Technical Officials at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth coaches for hire by sponsors for their use in attending events Games and they will be transported between their at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. accommodation and events using a fleet of scheduled and pre- Chairmen, CEO, limited staff and guests of major sponsors will booked buses according to the competition schedule. have access to transport as defined within the CGF Technical Officials will also have access to public transport Accreditation Matrix. within the city for the duration of the Games. 5.9 Accredited Media 5.7 International (Sports) Federations It is estimated there will be approximately 3,000 accredited There will be competition across 17 sports at the Glasgow media personnel in attendance during the Games. The media 2014 Commonwealth Games. Each one of these sports is

36 transport hub, situated next to the MPC/IBC, will be the centre Transport Overview of media transport operations. Shuttle buses will operate between official media hotels and the media transport hub on 5.11 Vehicle Fleets a frequent basis. From here, scheduled bus services will The vehicle car fleet will be sourced by the Organising operate on a hub and spoke basis directly to the event. The Committee. Decisions on how best to progress this requirement bus services will be supplemented by a self-drive vehicle pool will be taken closer to the Games. Drivers for the non-bus which will be available for hire to accredited media clients. vehicles will be recruited from a pool of volunteers. As well as the Games specific transport services, all accredited The Games Family bus and coach fleet will be sourced from media personnel will have access to public transport around experienced transport operators. Vehicles and drivers will be the city. hired for the duration of the Games by the Organising Committee. Priority will be given to the use of Local Authority 5.10 Games Staff vehicles and drivers to make the best possible use of existing For the duration of the Games all workforce will be resources. encouraged to travel to their places of work by public All vehicles sourced for use at the Games will be of an transport and sustainable methods of transport. Occasions will acceptable standard with agreed parameters set on arise where supplementary services will require to be provided accessibility and emissions levels. When sourcing the fleet to ensure delivery of essential staff to and from work places; vehicles the specifications will be based on the best technology namely early in the morning or late at night when available available at the time. This will focus on safety, accessibility, public transport services are restricted. comfort, reliability, fuel efficiency and noise and emissions To assist the workforce in planning their journey, each worker levels. will be supplied with venue specific transport information as part of their orientation and training. 5.12 Depots and Garaging Further details on the Transport Strategy for the workforce may The Games Family vehicle fleet depots will be strategically be found in chapter 6. located across the city to provide coverage to all the official Games venues. They will contain all the facilities necessary to maintain the fleet to the highest standard as well as providing

37 for the wellbeing of the drivers. The depots will adhere to all 5.13 Drivers the safety and security criteria required to ensure operation The Games transport workforce is essential to the successful throughout the duration of the Games. delivery and performance of the Games transport operations The location of the car and bus depots will be based on their and the overall perception, image and reputation of the ability to provide an efficient operation for the Games Family Games. In order to achieve the highest standards of service and will be suitable sites to cater for the types of vehicles and the processes of recruitment, training and deployment will be clients they will need to service. rigorously planned and managed throughout the planning and The main car fleet depots will be located near Glasgow city delivery periods. centre. Their location will provide a good service level The pool of drivers will be a combination of paid, contract and between the city centre Games Family accommodation and the volunteer staff. Volunteer car drivers will be included in Games competition and non-competition venues. workforce recruitment with the aim of getting local people Suitable locations for the athlete bus fleet depots will be involved with the Games. Paid and contract bus and coach identified close to the Commonwealth Games Village in the drivers will be sourced from experienced transport operators. east end of the city. The sites chosen will be identified to The delivery partners will oversee the recruitment of drivers for provide a large, centralised operation that can be conducted the Games as and when it is needed. in a safe, secure and efficient manner. All drivers recruited will undergo thorough training to enable During general operation, all vehicles will have a requirement familiarisation of the Games routes and venues. They will also to stop either for driver changeover or comfort, or while receive training on security protocols and procedures, the waiting between periods of use. To cater for this venues will, background to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, where possible, have a waiting area on site or nearby. Games history and local knowledge. Where required, specific Suitable waiting areas will be identified as the planning training will be provided, tailored to the needs of the client process develops. groups whom they will be driving and related to their vehicle accreditation category.

38 Games Route Network of Games Family traffic throughout the Games. It may include lanes reserved specifically for Games Family vehicles and 5.14 Overview other vehicle priority measures. One of the key Strategic Objectives for the Games is that the Organising Committee will provide ‘safe, secure, reliable and 5.15 Proposed Route accessible transport for the Games Family’. This includes The current proposal for the core Games Route Network is journeys between accommodation, competition venues, shown in figure 5.1. non-competition venues and other official locations. The most Venue specific sections of the Games Route Network may only efficient means of achieving this objective is to implement a be active on days when competitions are being held at that Games Route Network. venue. The Games Route Network will be a series of designated Games Family vehicles travelling to venues outside the city routes designed to link the Commonwealth Games Village to boundary will use the Games Route Network as shown in all the competition and non-competition venues. It will consist figure 5.2. The Games Route Network outside the core route of dedicated lanes, signal priority, traffic management may have less significant traffic management measures than measures and/ or simple signage improvements. Particular the core Games Route Network, but will be clearly signed to measures will be used to achieve the optimum journey times in raise awareness of the route to other road users. The actual a cost effective manner while minimising disruption to regular nature of the Games Route Network outside the city will be city traffic. developed with the appropriate statutory authorities over the Using the events schedule and historical Games Family data, it coming years. will be possible to estimate the volume of trips likely to be The proposed Games Route Network shown in figures 5.1 and made by the Games Family during any given period. The 5.2 has been developed for preliminary discussion. Further Games Route Network is expected to see periods of intense work is progressing and data collected from traffic surveys will use, followed by quieter periods, depending on event enhance this work. The proposed Games Route Network is schedules during the Games. subject to change, should a different route be identified which The busiest section of the route, the core Games Route offers quicker journey times and improved reliability. Network, will be within the city boundary. The core Games Route Network is expected to be used by significant volumes

39 Figure 5.1 Core Games Route Network

Legend:- Games Venue Commonwealth Games Village Games Route Games Route (Alternative)

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40 Figure 5.2 Non-Core Games Route Network

Legend:- Games Venue Commonwealth Games Village Games Route

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41 Traffic Management Measures 5.17 Traffic Management Strategy

5.16 Keeping the City Moving To ensure reliable journey times for Games Family vehicles, various traffic management measures may be implemented on Strategic and operational objectives will be developed to the Games Route Network. These measures will also be specifically meet the vision of the Games. With regards to designed to reduce the impact of Games Family vehicles on transport, one of these objectives states ‘Keep Glasgow other road users. moving during the Games’. Therefore, any restrictions placed The measures being considered include: on the transport network for the Games must, as far as reasonably possible, not inconvenience other transport users, • Traffic signal controls & junction improvements local people and businesses. This principle applies equally to • Banned turns & road closures (temporary or permanent) the satellite venues. • Kerbside controls • Games Lanes During previous Games, traffic management measures have • Diversion routes been successfully adopted on the road network. These have resulted in improved journey times for Games Family vehicles The Glasgow Commonwealth Games Act 2008 makes on the Games Route Network by reducing the volume of other provision for such measures to be implemented in conjunction vehicles. The Delivery Partners, in consultation with local with consultation with stakeholders. As the plans progress, the authorities, will implement similar measures for the Glasgow proposed measures will be assessed using traffic modelling. 2014 Commonwealth Games. The public will be informed The results will be fed back into the planning process and about transport arrangements during Games time and they will changes made where necessary. be provided with information detailing alterations to the network. Typical traffic management measures are discussed in 5.18 Traffic Signal Controls and Junction the following sections. Modal shift to other forms of transport, Improvements and steps to minimise non-essential journeys will also be Over 500 sets of the city’s traffic signals can be remotely encouraged. controlled from the Traffic Control Centre. Of these sites, over 220 operate under the SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimisation Technique) adaptive control system which constantly monitors traffic flows and adjusts signal timings at

42 each junction. This system will be optimised in particular 5.20 Kerbside Controls locations where high volumes of Games vehicle movements The proposed Games Route Network has been selected to are projected at critical times (e.g. road access points from minimise the impact on areas where there are currently transport hubs and depots). significant amounts of residential parking and loading for To assist Games Family vehicles, traffic signal phasings may businesses. Further detailed work will be undertaken to be adapted to provide quicker and more reliable journey balance the restrictions necessary for operation of the Games times. Local authorities and stakeholders will be consulted to Route Network with the needs of other transport users. Special keep the effect on other road users to a minimum. arrangements will be made for people with a disability and Some junctions may be improved to offer more reliable detailed consideration will be given to local businesses and journey times to Games Family vehicles. A number of these residents as part of the consultation process with local schemes may be implemented before Games time to offer a authorities. lasting legacy for all road users. To enable athletes, officials and transport operations to run to schedule, parking and loading restrictions on the Games Route 5.19 Banned Turns and Road Closures Network will be implemented, and an enforcement strategy In some cases, traffic modelling may indicate that there is a will be developed following appropriate consultation. significant benefit to closing a road to traffic during Games time. In these cases, the local authority and other stakeholders 5.21 Games Lanes will be consulted. In previous Host Cities, dedicated Games Lanes have been During the road events, it is inevitable that temporary proven to provide safe, fast and reliable journey times for the restrictions will apply to traffic, either in the form of full road Games Family. Games Lanes will be identified for Glasgow’s closures, or rolling road closures. Further work will be carried Games. These lanes will generally occupy existing road space out for the road events in association with the Sport and and be made distinct with road markings and signage. Venues functional areas within the Organising Committee. Dedicated Games Lanes will only be implemented along key sections of the Games Route Network where the priority for Games Family vehicles is essential. It is expected that they will be restricted to the Core Games Route Network.

43 Only accredited Games Family vehicles will be authorised to The Traffcom and Traffic Scotland centres routinely work use the Games Lanes, although they will be available for together to manage the complex road networks around emergency services as necessary. An enforcement strategy will Glasgow and closely collaborate with the police and be developed following the consultation process. emergency services. During Games time, the Traffcom and Traffic Scotland centres will be used to monitor the Games 5.22 Diversions Route Network, allowing appropriate resources to be efficiently directed to any incidents that may occur. Traffic modelling work may indicate that non-Games traffic needs to be diverted away from some parts of the Games 5.24 Contingency Routes Route Network. If this is the case, a well-signed alternative route will be provided and advance publicity will highlight Should instances arise where part of the Games Route applicable dates of the diversion. Network becomes unavailable for any reason, an alternative route must be available immediately. Contingency routes will Traffic Monitoring be developed alongside the Games Route Network and in consultation with stakeholders. 5.23 Traffic Control Centre

The Glasgow Traffic Control Centre (Traffcom) is a fully Games Route Network Implementation integrated traffic control centre responsible for overseeing the 5.25 Games Route Network Stakeholders city’s streets, including key bus routes. Traffcom monitors road traffic using 100 roadside CCTV The Delivery Partners are working closely with stakeholders cameras. The Centre’s traffic control system provides automatic that the Games Route Network will impact upon. Consultation traffic monitoring at over 220 sites, allowing a quick response is planned with key stakeholders, including: to incidents on the network. • Glasgow City Council Scotland’s national traffic control centre (Traffic Scotland) is • Other Local Authorities affected by Games routes also based in Glasgow. Traffic Scotland provides extensive • Transport Scotland monitoring, control and driver information services throughout • Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Scotland’s strategic trunk road network. • Bus operators • Local residents

44 • Local businesses • Emergency services • Public utility companies • Other road users

5.26 Legislation

The Games Route Network will be enabled using powers given in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Act 2008. This Act allows a Roads Authority to make a temporary Traffic Regulation Order to facilitate travel by people connected with the Games. Special provisions for implementation and enforcement of traffic measures necessary to meet Games needs are included in the Act. The delivery partners will consult with the local authorities through which the route will pass, the emergency services and Transport Scotland, regarding any proposed traffic management measures.

6 spectator and workforce access strategy 6 Spectator and Workforce Access Strategy

6.1 Introduction • Optimise spectators’ routes and time of travel by origin of trip. Glasgow has a comprehensive public transport, road, cycling and walking network that, together with planned Each ticket will be supplied with a spectator guide containing improvements by 2014, will deliver a safe and efficient transport information for each venue. Additionally there will be transport network for spectators and the Games workforce. online information with further details of the venues and the available transport alternatives. The transport strategy is being Objectives developed so that each spectator ticket will be supplied with The transport strategic and planning objectives relating to free travel on public transport services within the city on the spectator transport are defined as follows: day of the event. • Provide fast, frequent, friendly accessible transport for To encourage spectators to travel to events using public spectators. transport, parking for private cars will not be available at any • Keep Glasgow moving during the Games. of the venues. An accessibility policy will be developed for • Provide a low carbon transport system for the Games. people with a disability and further information is provided in • Leave a positive legacy in terms of a continued shift section 6.14 of this chapter. towards sustainable modes of transport. • Provide a Games transport system that offers value for 6.2 Spectator Demand (Spectator Access Model) money. There will be around 1.3 million spectator tickets available for The delivery partners will be encouraging spectators and the the Games. The events schedule will determine the peak days Games workforce to use sustainable means of transport for the which will attract over 100,000 spectators. Table 6.1 details Games. To achieve this, the following Games time operational the different travel modes available from the city centre to each objectives have been defined: venue that spectators and the workforce can access. • Deliver 100% spectator travel to Games venues by all To test the capacity of the transport system and the demands modes of public or sustainable transport. that will be placed on it during Games time, a model of • Deliver excellent public transport that is accessible to all. spectator travel demand has been created. This shows a • Provide maximum reliable service levels from existing profile of daily spectator travel both by mode of transport and and planned infrastructure. venue destination. This Spectator Access Model (known as

48 SAM) was initially developed at bid stage in close 6.1 shows the output from the geographical distribution co-operation with Transport Scotland, Strathclyde Partnership analysis. for Transport and transport operators. Multi-ticketing will have a significant effect on travel demand. The model will be refined during the planning process and This is where a spectator purchases tickets for more than one used to assess in detail the capacity of the public transport event per day. It may be that both events are at the same network against the requirements of both spectator demand at venue, but it could also be that the tickets are for events in each venue and the normal day-to-day background travel different venues. The former situation creates a reduced travel demand. The model will be used to ensure public transport can demand, whereas the latter generates a more complex meet the demands of Games time event access and is based demand. The delivery partners will consider data from on projected venue capacities and the current provisional previous Games and incorporate this effect into SAM. competition schedule. Figure 6.2 shows the number of spectator journeys on a daily Initial output from the model suggests existing public transport basis to each venue. can accommodate a large proportion of projected Games event transport demand and underlines confidence in the city’s 6.3 Workforce Demand existing public transport network. As the model is further developed it will allow effective planning of the transport A significant number of people will make up the Games requirements for spectators and the Games workforce, and will workforce, expected to include approximately 15,000 highlight where additional resources can be best utilised. volunteers. They will travel to their workplace using public or other forms of sustainable transport. This additional demand In addition to the competition events, there will be cultural on the public transport network will also be accounted for events across the city which will generate a demand for during the planning phase. transport. Data for these events will be fed into SAM as the strategy develops. Most of the workforce will be required to arrive at and depart from venues outside event times and therefore the overlap with In support of SAM, a spectator geographical distribution spectators will be minimised. However, this creates a longer analysis has been carried out to determine the expected home period of demand for public transport and this is being location of spectators. As the strategy is developed, this factored into the strategy. Supplementary services for the analysis will be extended to identify the expected origin of workforce will be provided, especially early in the morning spectators on the day of the event they are attending. Figure and late at night.

SPECTATOR AND WORKFORCE ACCESS STRATEGY 49 Each member of the workforce will be supplied with venue Games, similar measures will also be adopted, including: specific transport information as part of their orientation and • Advising local residents not to use their car during the training. Games. • Encouraging local companies to promote non-car staff 6.4 Background Demand trips into work and working from home for the period of During Games time, the city needs to continue its everyday the Games. business. There will inevitably be an overlap of usage on the • Encouraging local companies to schedule deliveries transport network between this background demand and that outside working hours for the period of the Games. for the Games. Survey and analysis work will be carried out to Further work will be carried out to identify other ways to understand the effects of background demand. reduce demand during Games time. The dates selected for the Games were specifically chosen to Understanding background demand is key to creating the coincide with a traditional school summer closure and the local greatest available capacity for Games time use. Traffic and trades fair in Glasgow. This results in a reduced travel demand transport demand patterns need to be modelled to allow across all modes of transport during this popular holiday accurate predictions to be made. Information will be gathered period. The background demand around the satellite venues during 2010 and 2011 for the corresponding Games time will also be reduced at this time of year. Subsequently, period to understand and analyse the background demand. additional capacity becomes available on public transport and Analysis of existing information on traffic and public transport this information will be fed into all analysis work being carried use shows a considerable drop in travel demand during the out to study Games time transport demand. period of the Games. Further study is needed to confirm and refine this information, 6.5 Games Effect but the initial indications are shown in figure 6.3. The assumption that the background demand will drop during Games time is founded on reliable data from previous Games. Using various measures to reduce demand, previous organisers have successfully encouraged people to adjust their travel patterns. For the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth

50 Table 6.1 Travel Modes from the City to Each Venue

City Centre P + R Private Bus Cycling Rail Subway Taxi Walking Venue Bus Shuttle Service Coach Barry Buddon Shooting Centre Cathkin Braes Country Park Celtic Park Clyde Auditorium Glasgow City Marathon Course Glasgow City Road Course Glasgow City Time Trial Course Hampden Park Ibrox Stadium Jackton Shooting Centre Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre Kelvin Hall National Indoor Sports Arena Royal Commonwealth Pool Scotstoun Leisure Centre Glasgow Green Hockey Centre Scottish National Arena SECC Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome Strathclyde Country Park Tollcross Park Leisure Centre

SPECTATOR AND WORKFORCE ACCESS STRATEGY 51 Figure 6.1 Spectator Geographical Distribution Analysis

Total Ticket Sales by Area

52 Figure 6.2 Daily Spectator Demand at each Venue

Opening/Closing Ceremony 220,000 Jackton Shooting Centre

200,000 Barry Buddon Shooting Complex Royal Commonwealth Pool 180,000 Strathclyde Country Park

Cathkin Braes Mountain Bike Course 160,000 Hampden Park

140,000 Ibrox Stadium

Glasgow Cycling Road Course 120,000 Tollcross Park Leisure Centre

100,000 National Indoor Sports Arena Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome 80,000 Glasgow Green Hockey Centre

Kelvin Hall 60,000 Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre

40,000 Scotstoun Leisure Centre

Clyde Auditorium 20,000 SECC Hall 4

0 SECC Hall 3 Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Scottish National Arena

SPECTATOR AND WORKFORCE ACCESS STRATEGY 53 Figure 6.3 Annual Traffic and Public Transport Demand Profile

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54 6.6 Rail The Delivery Partners will work with Network Rail, Train Operating Companies and Transport Scotland regarding rail Glasgow is at the heart of the most extensive suburban rail services during Games time. Options which could be network in the UK outside London. The urban and suburban considered include: rail network is centred on the two main termini, Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central stations. The general • Timetable enhancements frequency of service is every 30 minutes at the outer reaches • Capacity and access at stations of the network rising to every five minutes in the core area of • Staffing and stewarding at stations the city. • Training and recruitment • Late night operations Glasgow has an underground rail service which operates on a • Maintenance and rolling stock plans closed circular loop. The Subway links the city centre with the • Alterations to freight services inner suburbs on both sides of the River Clyde and provides a • Security and Contingency plans frequent service in both directions around the loop throughout • Test events the day. In addition, access to Dalmarnock rail station will be Many of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games venues improved. Other stations are under consideration for have a railway or subway station within walking distance and improvement. figure 6.4 shows the regional rail network, the Subway and the proximity of stations to venues. 6.7 Local Bus Glasgow Central station is served by regular high speed services from London and major English cities. Glasgow The most frequently used public transport option for local Queen Street is served by regional express services from journeys in the Greater Glasgow area is travelling by bus. Edinburgh and Scottish cities to the north and east. Scotland’s Glasgow benefits from service provision by three of the UK’s national rail network is shown in figure 6.5. largest public transport groups – First Group, Stagecoach Group and Arriva plc. The Glasgow bus service network is both dense in its provision and stable in terms of routes served. A schematic representation of the bus network around Glasgow is shown in figure 6.6.

SPECTATOR AND WORKFORCE ACCESS STRATEGY 55 A statutory Quality Partnership Scheme is being planned for envisaged that existing infrastructure, such as Buchanan Bus introduction across Glasgow. This will define minimum bus Station, will be used along with existing bus priority measures. standards, including emissions, on selected ‘streamline’ routes Transport hubs may need to be provided near main venues that offer enhanced facilities. where suitable locations will be identified. The streamline project involves the introduction of: • Bus priority measures at key locations 6.9 Direct Coach • High quality buses Most sporting and entertainment events in Scotland see a • Improved bus stops with information screens and large number of spectators using coach travel as a means of real-time data directly accessing a venue. This established method of event During Games time, the frequency of buses running close to travel is an important part of the Transport Strategy for the the Games venues will be increased to suit demand and Games. operating times may need to be extended. Some temporary There are approximately 22,000 coaches operating in Great route diversions may be implemented and some bus stops may Britain, 2,300 of which are based in Scotland. Operators be relocated to improve access and safety around the venues. regularly source additional coaches from the rest of the UK to The additional demand for buses generated by the Games will meet demand and this is expected to occur for the Games. be met through the utilisation of spare capacity on the network Sporting organisations, social clubs and schools will be and by the provision of additional services on key routes. The encouraged to organise coach services to allow spectators to delivery partners will work closely with the bus operators to travel directly from their home town to their venue of choice. provide the best possible service for spectators and the Games This sustainable means of transport will be encouraged by the workforce. delivery partners.

6.8 Venue Shuttle Services Data from direct coach operators will be gathered to allow adequate arrangements to be made for coaches on arrival at Direct shuttle buses from the city centre to specific venues will the venues. This information will also be fed into the Spectator be provided to augment the capacity of existing public Access Model to reflect the reduced demand on other forms of transport. Details of these services will be developed as more public transport. detail of the spectator access demand becomes available. It is

56 Figure 6.4 Regional Rail Network

Original graphic available at http://www.spt.co.uk/wmslib/Maps /rail_network_2007.jpg

SPECTATOR AND WORKFORCE ACCESS STRATEGY 57 Figure 6.5 Scotland’s National Rail Network (including bus and ferry links)

Original graphic available at http://www.scotrail.co.uk/sites/files/Network%20Map.pdf

58 Figure 6.6 Glasgow Bus Routes

Original graphic available at http://www.spt.co.uk/bus/businfo.aspx

SPECTATOR AND WORKFORCE ACCESS STRATEGY 59 The delivery partners will establish a working group with capacity on the network will be maximised to make the best coach operators and representatives from the coach industry use of resources. to draw on advice and knowledge from specialists in this field. Secure parking for cycles and motorcycles will also be It is likely that excursions and tours by independent operators provided at park and ride locations. will feature Glasgow 2014 Games events as part of their schedule. The delivery partners will work with operators to 6.11 Ticketing Strategy ensure that the appropriate arrangements are made for spectators arriving in this way. Each spectator ticket will provide access to free travel on public transport services within the city on the day of the event. To cater for direct coaches, each venue will require to have This strategy will be extensively publicised to encourage suitable drop off and pick up facilities, as well as a nearby spectators to use public transport. Each ticket will be supplied layover area for coaches. Suitable locations will be identified with a spectator guide which will include venue transport as more detailed work is undertaken as part of the planning information. Additionally there will be online information with process. further details of the venues and the available transport Coach operators requiring access to venues will be obliged to options. make a booking with the delivery partners. This will allow The ticketing strategy is currently being developed. The detailed route planning and the provision of suitable layover Delivery Partners will work closely with the stakeholders to facilities for the coach and its driver. deliver the best solution for spectators.

6.10 Park and Ride 6.12 Walking and Cycling

A park and ride strategy will be developed to allow spectators Spectators and the Games workforce will be actively and Games workforce to park at the periphery of the city and encouraged to access venues by walking or cycling through travel by public transport to key locations. These sites will promotional campaigns and the provision of information. make use of existing or planned facilities and will be Active travel options may make up their entire journey or a enhanced by temporary sites to increase capacity. part of it. Where buses serve park and ride sites, the fleet will be fully accessible. At rail park and ride sites, the use of spare

60 Designated walking routes from Glasgow city centre to 6.13 Taxis and Private Hire strategic locations will be comprehensively signed, indicating Glasgow’s taxi and private hire fleet will play an important both walk times and distances. Figure 6.7 shows radial walk role during the Games, providing a valuable service for distances to strategic locations. Games spectators, workforce and visitors to the city. This Several venues are particularly suited to walking and cycling flexible means of transport will be particularly useful for access, being close to the city centre. Kelvingrove is 20 people with a disability. minutes walk west from the city centre, while Glasgow Green There are currently over 970 licensed taxis, all of which are is a similar distance to the east. It is anticipated that a large fully accessible, and 2,300 private hire vehicles operating in number of spectators will walk or cycle to events at these the city. The location of taxi stands and contact details will be venues. Spectators traditionally walk while attending regular publicised in Games travel literature. events at Hampden, Ibrox, Glasgow Green and SECC.

The delivery partners are working with local authorities to 6.14 People with a Disability develop sustainable travel routes for the Games through the Scottish Government’s ‘Smarter Choices, Smarter Places’ A comprehensive strategy will be developed for spectators and initiative. Work already underway includes routes towards the workforce with a disability. This will be informed by previous venues in the east of the city, including the Commonwealth Games experience and enhanced by current best practice. The Games Village, the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and the National provision of infrastructure and modes of transport that are Indoor Sports Arena. Other routes are being developed and accessible has a benefit for a wider group of people, include both on-road and off-road cycleways with including those with children, passengers with luggage and accompanying footways. older people. These sustainable travel routes will remain in place after the Accessibility objectives are being developed by the Games, providing a legacy benefit for the community. This will Organising Committee and will be clarified as the encourage residents to adopt a more active approach to development process proceeds. travel, long after the Games have concluded.

SPECTATOR AND WORKFORCE ACCESS STRATEGY 61 6.15 River Transport

Glasgow is well known for the River Clyde passing through the city centre and increasingly, pontoons are being established at key locations: • Broomielaw (near Central Station) • SECC • Central Station Bridge • Pacific Quay (near BBC) • Govan and Riverside Museum There is an aspiration to utilise this infrastructure to provide transport along the river for the Games.

62 Figure 6.7 Radial Travel Distances from Glasgow City Centre

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7 venue access Competition Venues 7.1

Description and Location

West End Cluster

Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre Precinct Scotstoun Leisure Centre Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre Kelvin Hall

East End Cluster

National Indoor Sports Arena Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome Glasgow Green Hockey Centre Tollcross Park Leisure Centre

South Side Cluster

Ibrox Stadium Hampden Park Cathkin Braes Country Park

Satellite Venues

Barry Buddon Shooting Centre Strathclyde Country Park Royal Commonwealth Pool Jackton Shooting Centre

City Venues

Glasgow City Time Trial Course and Glasgow City Road Course

66 Barry Buddon Shooting Centre Barry Buddon Shooting Centre is situated 17km east of Dundee and 5km west of Carnoustie. Situated on a 7.2 peninsula, it is surrounded by the sea to the east, south and west and bordered to the north by the Dundee to Carnoustie railway line.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Shooting: Full Bore, Clay Target

Venue Seating Capacity

Full Bore 200 Clay Target 1,500

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

5 km (Satellite Village)

Distance from CGF Hotels

5 km (Satellite Village)

Event Period

8 days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Barry Buddon Shooting Centre is within easy reach of several of Scotland’s major cities. A spectator shuttle service is planned to operate from Spectator Access: Dundee city centre and Carnoustie railway station to a public transport hub at Barry Buddon Shooting Centre.

Scheduled bus services will transport Games Family clients to the Barry Buddon Shooting Centre from Glasgow via the M8 and A92. Direct bus Games Family Transport: services from the athletes’ and officials’ accommodation will deliver athletes and team officials to the venue.

VENUE ACCESS 67 Cathkin Braes Country Park Cathkin Braes Country Park is a large area of parkland situated to the south of Glasgow city centre. It is the 7.3 highest point in Glasgow, rising 200m above sea level.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Cycling: Mountain Biking

Venue Seating Capacity

2,000 seats (Up to 20,000 non-seated)

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

10 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

11 km

Event Period

1 day

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Access to the venue will be via Ardencraig Road which is connected to the city centre by frequent local bus services. Additional shuttle services Spectator Access: will be provided to Ardencraig Road from Croftfoot railway station which is less than 3 km away.

Games Family vehicles will approach the venue from the north, utilising the Games Route Network and will enter the venue’s transport Games Family Transport: operational area from Cathkin Road.

68 Glasgow City Time Trial Course and Road Course The planned starting point for the Glasgow City Time Trial Course and Glasgow City Road Course is located 7.4 within Glasgow Green, the oldest of the city’s parks. The Green is an extensive area of parkland situated to the south-east of Glasgow’s Merchant City, along the north bank of the River Clyde.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Cycling: Road & Time Trials Marathon

Venue Seating Capacity

1,000 (Non-ticketed spectators along route)

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

3 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

2 km

Event Period

3 days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

It is proposed that spectators will enter the venue from the north-west via Saltmarket. The venue is accessible by bus services to London Road and Spectator Access: is within walking distance of all transport hubs within the city centre.

Games Family clients approaching the venue from either the east or west will do so via dedicated Games Lanes leading to load zones situated Games Family Transport: on Greendyke Street to the north of the venue.

VENUE ACCESS 69 Glasgow Green Hockey Centre The Glasgow Green Hockey Centre is within Glasgow Green, the oldest of the city’s parks. The Green is an 7.5 extensive area of parkland situated to the south-east of Glasgow’s Merchant City, along the north bank of the River Clyde.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Hockey

Venue Seating Capacity

5,000

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

2 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

4 km

Event Period

11 Days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

The Glasgow Green Hockey Centre is easily accessible by local bus services operating along London Road to the north-east of the venue. Spectator Access: Bridgeton and Dalmarnock railway stations are both within 1.5km from the venue.

Games Family clients approaching the venue from either the east or west will do so via dedicated Games Lanes leading to load zones situated Games Family Transport: just off Kings Drive to the north of the venue.

70 Hampden Park Hampden Park, Scotland’s National Stadium, is situated to the south of the city centre in the locality of Mount 7.6 Florida.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Athletics: Track and Field

Venue Seating Capacity

46,000

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

5 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

8 km

Event Period

6 days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Spectators will be delivered to one of two transport hubs, accommodating Park and Ride and city centre shuttle services, in the vicinity of the Spectator Access: stadium. Rail services to nearby Mount Florida and Kings Park stations and bus services along Aikenhead Road and Cathcart Road will provide further transport from the city centre.

Games Family clients will be delivered to Hampden Park via the dedicated Games Lanes along Aikenhead Road. Load zones, accessed from Games Family Transport: Aikenhead Road and Mount Annan Drive, will be situated immediately in front of the South Stand.

VENUE ACCESS 71 Ibrox Stadium Ibrox Stadium, the home ground of Rangers FC, is situated on the south side of the River Clyde, a short distance 7.7 from the Glasgow Science Centre complex. It is accessed via Broomloan Road to the west, Woodville Street to the north, Copland Road to the east and Edmiston Drive to the south.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Rugby 7s

Venue Seating Capacity

50,000

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

8 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

4 km

Event Period

2 days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Spectators will be delivered to one of two transport hubs in the vicinity of the stadium accommodating Park and Ride and city centre shuttle bus Spectator Access: services. The stadium will also be well served by the Glasgow Subway, with stations at Govan, Ibrox and Cessnock, and frequent bus services along Paisley Road West.

The Games Family will access the venue using the Games Route Network which will deliver athletes and officials to load zones situated along Games Family Transport: Edmiston Drive.

72 Jackton Shooting Centre Jackton Shooting Centre is situated 13 km south of Glasgow city centre and 5 km west of East Kilbride. Set in a 7.8 rural location it is accessed via Eaglesham Road.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Shooting: Small Bore, Rifle, Pistol

Venue Seating Capacity

600

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

14 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

18 km

Event Period

9 days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

A shuttle service will operate between Hairmyres rail station and the transport hub situated on Eaglesham Road outside the venue. Rail services Spectator Access: to Hairmyres together with bus services to East Kilbride will provide good links to Glasgow city centre.

Games Family vehicles will access the venue from the north, proceeding from the A726 Queensway along Redwood Drive to the load zones in Games Family Transport: the main car park of the venue, off Eaglesham Road.

VENUE ACCESS 73 Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre The Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre is positioned in the heart of Glasgow’s West-end. Adjoined to Kelvingrove 7.9 Park and adjacent to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the venue is accessed by Kelvin Way and Sauchiehall Street.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Lawn Bowls

Venue Seating Capacity

2,500

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

8 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

3 km

Event Period

9 days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Spectators will access the venue via three pedestrian entrances on Kelvin Way. Local bus services operating along Sauchiehall Street will deliver Spectator Access: spectators directly to the venue. Kelvinbridge and Kelvinhall Subway stations along with Exhibition Centre railway station are also all within close proximity to the venue.

Games Family vehicles will use the Games Route Network along Argyle Street to deliver members of the Games Family to the venue via Games Family Transport: Kelvingrove Street. Load zones will be situated within the park to the rear of the venue.

74 Kelvin Hall Kelvin Hall, also in the heart of the West-end, sits directly across from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on 7.10 Argyle Street.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Boxing

Venue Seating Capacity

3,000

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

8 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

3 km

Event Period

8 days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Spectators will access the venue via the entrance at the front of the building. The venue is well connected by local bus services along Dumbarton Spectator Access: Road/ Sauchiehall Street. Kelvinbridge and Kelvinhall Subway stations along with Exhibition Centre railway station are also all within close proximity to the venue.

The Games Family will access this venue using the Games Route Network along Argyle Street to the east. Clients will be delivered to load zones Games Family Transport: on Blantyre Street to the side and Old Dumbarton Road at the rear of the venue.

VENUE ACCESS 75 National Indoor Sports Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome The National Indoor Sports Arena and the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome are new facilities being constructed as part 7.11 of a wider regeneration of Glasgow’s East End. The venues are situated adjacent to Celtic Park and the site of the Commonwealth Games Village.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Badminton Cycling: Track

Venue Seating Capacity

Badminton 5,000 Cycling: Track 4,000

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

Adjacent

Distance from CGF Hotels

5 km

Event Period

11 days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Spectators will access the NISA and Velodrome venues through a single entrance on London Road. Frequent bus services operate on corridors Spectator Access: along London Road and Dalmarnock Road and the railway stations of Bellgrove, Bridgeton, Dalmarnock and Duke Street are all within 1.5 km.

Games Family vehicles will approach the venue from the south-west along the new East End Regeneration Route and deliver clients to load zones Games Family Transport: in the parking area to the rear of the facility. Athletes will be able to walk to the venue due to its location adjacent to the Commonwealth Games Village or use internal Village transport.

76 Royal Commonwealth Pool 7.12 The Royal Commonwealth Pool is located to the south of Edinburgh’s city centre on Dalkeith Road.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Aquatics: Diving

Venue Seating Capacity

2,500

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

84 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

89 km

Event Period

4 days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Spectators will access the venue via the main entrance on Dalkeith Road. This corridor is well served with bus services to Edinburgh city centre Spectator Access: and Waverley Station, providing good connectivity for rail journeys to the wider rail network. A shuttle service will be provided between the city centre, Waverley station and the venue to further enhance these links. Games Family clients will travel to the venue from their accommodation in Glasgow, utilising the M8 Motorway and the City of Edinburgh Games Family Transport: Bypass. Load zones at the venue will be accessed via Dalkeith Road and Holyrood Park Road.

VENUE ACCESS 77 Scotstoun Leisure Centre Scotstoun Leisure Centre is situated in the West-end of the City. Positioned in a residential area the venue is 7.13 bounded to the east by Victoria Park nature walk, to the north by the railway line and to the south by Danes Drive.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Squash; Table Tennis

Venue Seating Capacity

Squash 2,500 Table Tennis 2,500

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

13 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

8 km

Event Period

11 Days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Spectators will arrive at the venue through a new temporary entrance from the Victoria Park nature trail. The venue is well linked to the city centre Spectator Access: via rail services from Scotstounhill and Jordanhill rail stations and bus services along Dumbarton Road to the south of the venue.

The Games Route Network will approach the venue from the west via Victoria Park Drive South. Clients will be delivered to load zones outside Games Family Transport: the venue on Danes Drive.

78 Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre Precinct The SECC, Scottish National Arena and Clyde Auditorium are located within a precinct to the west of Glasgow 7.14 city centre. They sit on the north bank of the River Clyde across the river from the Glasgow Science Centre Complex.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Gymnastics; Netball; Weightlifting, Judo

Venue Seating Capacity

Arena 10,000 Auditorium 3,000 Hall 3 3,000 Hall 4 3,000

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

6 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

2 km

Event Period

11 Days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Spectators will access the venues from the transport hub on the south of the river across Bells Bridge or using designated routes leading from Spectator Access: Exhibition Centre railway station. Local bus services are available to the north along Argyle Street and to the south serving the Science Centre. The venues are within easy walking distance of the city centre, following the Clyde walkway and Broomielaw. Games Family vehicles will approach the venue from the east using the Games Route Network along the Broomielaw. A series of load zones will Games Family Transport: be provided along the internal service roads catering for each venue in the complex.

VENUE ACCESS 79 Strathclyde Country Park Strathclyde Country Park is located 16 km south-east of Glasgow city centre between junction 5 and 6 of the 7.15 M74 Motorway. It is bordered by Hamilton to the west and Motherwell to the east.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Triathlon

Venue Seating Capacity

2,500

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

18 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

19 km

Event Period

1 Day

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

A spectator transport hub will be located to the south of the venue, off Mote Hill. Pedestrian access will be provided through a dedicated Spectator Access: motorway underpass and a footbridge over the River Clyde leading to the entrances. Shuttle services will run between the three railway stations in the area, Hamilton, Airbles and Motherwell and from Hamilton bus station. Games Family vehicles will approach the venue from the north-west travelling on the M74 before exiting at junction 6. Access to the Strathclyde Games Family Transport: Country Park internal service roads will be via Hamilton Road. Load zones will be positioned along the internal service road close to the venues facilities.

80 Tollcross Park Leisure Centre Tollcross Park Leisure Centre is situated in the East End of Glasgow. The Centre is bounded by Tollcross Park to 7.16 the west and north, Wellshot Road to the east and Tollcross Road to the south.

Description and Location

Competition / Event

Aquatics: Swimming

Venue Seating Capacity

5,000

Distance from Commonwealth Games Village

4 km

Distance from CGF Hotels

10 km

Event Period

6 days

Accessibility

The Organising Committee are developing an access strategy for the Games. This is anticipated for publication late 2010.

Dedicated Games Park and Ride shuttle services will deliver spectators to a transport hub on Tollcross Road. Existing bus services to Tollcross Spectator Access: Road and rail services to Carntyne provide good links to the venue from the city centre. Spectators will access the venue through entrances from Tollcross Park. Games Family vehicles will approach the venue from London Road/Braidfauld Street, travelling on the Games Route Network. Clients will alight Games Family Transport: at load zones set up on Wellshot Road and proceed directly into the venue.

VENUE ACCESS 81

8 road events 8 Road Events

8.1 Introduction 8.4 Venue Transport Plans for Road Events

The programme of events for the Glasgow 2014 The detailed schedules for the road events and overlay Commonwealth Games includes road-based competition and requirements are evolving from the Sport and Venues non-competition events. To facilitate the setting-up and safe programmes. This information will allow a transport plan, running of these events, it will be necessary to temporarily specific to each road event, to be prepared. The transport plan impose traffic restrictions on roads engaged with the event. will take into consideration the event itself, as well as the needs of spectators accessing this and other events being held 8.2 Competition Events in the city at the same time. A key issue will be ensuring that the Games Route Network and spectator access routes The Commonwealth Games competition events that will utilise continue to operate effectively during the road events. public roads are Road Cycling, Cycling Time-Trial and the Marathon. The provisional dates of these events will be An additional feature of the road events will be non-ticketed carefully planned and included in the bid event schedules as spectators lining the route. This will create further travel these are developed. The proposed dates and routes are demand which will be managed in addition to the ticketed expected to be identified in early 2011 following consultation spectators. with sports International Federations. Road events will inevitably involve extensive traffic management throughout the city. All traffic management 8.3 Non-Competition Events measures will be carefully planned to meet the needs of not only the Games but the residents and businesses in the city. A The Queen’s Baton Relay will involve a tour around the comprehensive awareness campaign will take place using Commonwealth Nations, before visiting locations across various forms of media to ensure the public is well informed of Scotland and concluding at the Opening Ceremony. Specific all proposals. details have yet to be decided, but road closures along the route are likely to be required. 8.5 Consultation Other cultural ceremonies will be included in the programme of Games events and transport needs will be managed and During the development of venue transport plans for the road planned as this information becomes available. events, consultation between the transport partners, Transport Scotland, GCC and affected stakeholders will take place. This will include dialogue regarding road closures, parking restrictions and temporary traffic restrictions.

84 9 non-competition venues and cultural events 9 Non-competition Venues and Cultural Events

9.1 Introduction teams to have a memorable and successful stay in Glasgow.

There are numerous non-competition venues that will be utilised A transport mall will serve the Commonwealth Games Village during the Games, the key ones being: and be situated at its western edge, with direct access onto strategic roads. An optimum layout of bus stances will provide • The Commonwealth Games Village services to all of the Games venues with separate team sports • The Satellite Village and training stances. Clear signposting and pre-Games athlete • The International Broadcast Centre (IBC) and Main Press information packs will advise users on how to locate their Centre (MPC) required service efficiently. Transport mall staff will provide • Training venues further directions. • Celtic Park (Opening Ceremony) • Games Family hotel accommodation for CGF members, Vehicular access to the Commonwealth Games Village will be Organising Committee guests, Technical Officials and taken from existing roads by means of a traffic signal the media controlled junction. Each client group will have its own • Airports, railway stations and bus stations for arrivals dedicated drop off and pick up point which will be in a secure and departures area, with provision for vehicle screening. Layover facilities for • ‘Live’ sites, potentially in the city centre and around vehicles will be provided within the transport mall, ensuring some competition venues that adequate transport resources will be available to meet demand. This chapter describes the transport systems that will be Figure 9.1 Commonwealth Games Village available to each of these non-competition venues. In addition to the existing public transport services to the city centre, there will also be a regular shuttle service operating The Games Family between the transport mall and the city centre. Figure 9.1 shows the preliminary proposal for the Commonwealth Games 9.2 Commonwealth Games Village Village. This layout is currently under review and is subject to change. The Commonwealth Games Village provides athletes and team officials with secure accommodation, retail facilities, dining An in-Village transport service will be provided that will link areas, an accreditation zone, leisure facilities and team the key areas of the Commonwealth Games Village, including offices. The Commonwealth Games Village is intended to the transport mall and extending to the NISA and Velodrome. provide all the facilities necessary for competing athletes and

86 The service will operate throughout the day and will provide a Appropriate arrangements will be made for drop-off and pick- regular and frequent service. It will use fully accessible vehicles up areas at these hotels through consultation with stakeholders. that will be low noise and low emissions. 9.5 Training Venues 9.3 Satellite Village Athletes will travel to their training venues in scheduled and In addition to the main Commonwealth Games Village there pre-booked buses according to training programmes. Leaving will be a Satellite Village located to service the needs of from the transport mall at the Commonwealth Games Village athletes and team officials attending the shooting events at the they will travel via the Games Route Network. Barry Buddon Shooting Centre. The Satellite Village and the Commonwealth Games Village 9.6 Media - IBC/MPC will be linked by a scheduled transport service for athletes and The International Broadcast Centre and the Main Press Centre officials. This will allow residents of the Satellite Village to will both be located at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference enjoy the benefits of the cultural events and atmosphere that Centre. This location is a significant venue precinct and is just will be in place throughout Glasgow during the Games. These 2km west of the city centre. services will operate throughout the period that the Satellite Village remains open. A dedicated coach service will be available to all accredited media personnel from the media transport hub at the 9.4 Games Family Hotels IBC/MPC. Services will operate with frequent scheduled departures between 8am and 10pm and then reduced Members of designated Commonwealth Games constituent services through the night to the competition and training groups (which includes the Commonwealth Games Federation, venues according to the programme of events. Commonwealth Games Associations, Host Organising The vehicles operating this service will be modern, accessible Committee, Future Organising Committee, International buses with room for standard media equipment. Federations, broadcasters, sponsors and Organising Committee guests) will be provided with accommodation in the Accredited media will also have access to public transport flagship or official city centre hotels. A fleet of vehicles will across the city. operate services to and from these locations on demand.

NON-COMPETITION VENUES AND CULTURAL EVENTS 87 9.7 Media- Accommodation modes of transport, appropriate arrangements will be made at the key termini. The majority of accredited media personnel will be provided with official Games city centre accommodation. Scheduled The Games Family, their luggage and equipment will be media transport and city centre shuttles will provide frequent transported between their point of arrival in the city and their transport to Games venues and transport hubs. allocated accommodation using a variety of cars and coaches, as appropriate. Travel to and from Glasgow Spectators will arrive in the city by all modes of transport. Information booths will be established at airports, railway 9.8 Arrivals and Departures stations and bus stations and appropriate signage will be It is expected that a large proportion of the Games Family will provided. use air as their mode of transport to the Games. Due to its impressive links to other cities and ease of access to the city 9.9 Airport Operations centre, the principal airport will be Glasgow International The Organising Committee will meet regularly with Airport. representatives of the airport operators, the security services Through close liaison with the operators of Glasgow and emergency services to establish a smooth and efficient International Airport, Glasgow Airport Limited, a dedicated operation for Games Family Arrivals and Departures. The Arrivals and Departures service will be established at the airport Games Operational Arrivals and Departures service airport. This service will operate from the opening of the will be provided to all the Games Family members. Where Commonwealth Games Village until the day of its closure. required, Games Family members will be assisted through the Arrivals and Departures will be managed through close- arrivals process of immigration, accreditation, baggage working with stakeholders. A similar system may operate at reclaim and customs and then on to their accommodation for Prestwick International Airport and Edinburgh Airport the Games. depending on the expected demand. Games Family members will be directed to their relevant Members of the Games Family may choose to arrive in the city staging areas and load zones at each airport from where by rail and coach. Through liaison with operators of these transport services will take them to their accommodation. Figure 9.2 summarises the Airport Operations. Transport for Departures will be provided from the official accommodation

88 areas to the airports, as required. Detailed information regarding client numbers and pieces of luggage and equipment will be requested pre-Games to ensure an efficient and effective operation. Information booths will be provided at key locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Prestwick airports to provide assistance for spectators. Information available at these booths will include details regarding onward travel from the airport to accommodation areas in the city.

9.10 Rail and Coach Arrivals

Games Family members are also expected to arrive and depart the city using Buchanan Bus Station, or either of Glasgow’s two main rail termini. Transport information booths will be established at these three sites and transport services will be available accordingly.

Ceremonies and Cultural Events

9.11 Ceremonies

The showpiece events of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will be the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. The Opening Ceremony will take place on Wednesday 23 July, at Celtic Park, situated adjacent to the Commonwealth Games Village. It will be attended by athletes, team officials, dignitaries, sponsors, media and spectators. Athletes and team Figure 9.2 Games Family Airport Operations

NON-COMPETITION VENUES AND CULTURAL EVENTS 89 officials with accommodation in the Commonwealth Games 9.12 Cultural Events Village will be able to walk to the event but suitable transport A cultural events programme will be provided throughout will be provided where required or in the event of adverse Games time for the Games Family, spectators, workforce, weather. Other members of the Games Family will also be volunteers and visitors to enjoy. Sites for these events will be provided with suitable transport arrangements. The media will identified nearer to Games time. Transport provision will be travel on scheduled services from the media transport hub and planned to suit each site. spectators will be encouraged to use public transport using the various modes provided. Games Family clients will be able to access cultural events using the city centre shuttle services and public transport. The Closing Ceremony will be held at Hampden Park on Games services information desks will be provided at Sunday 3 August and will also be attended by athletes, team prominent locations to advise on the programme of events. officials, dignitaries, sponsors, media and spectators. Coaches will be provided from all Games Family accommodation areas Spectators and visitors will be able to access existing public to the event and from venues which host competition on the transport or additional transport services (such as Park and day of the Closing Ceremony. Athletes will travel in a fleet of Ride) as necessary. buses to the Ceremony. Dignitaries will be provided with suitable transport arrangements and the media will travel from the media transport hub in scheduled services. Various public transport options will be available for spectators. Detailed planning will be undertaken to ensure that each client group is provided with appropriate travel arrangements for the Ceremonies.

90 10 security and contingency plans 10 Security and Contingency Plans

10.1 Introduction • Those being exposed to the risk. • The mitigation measures that are currently being used, The Organising Committee considers transport safety and or are necessary to reduce any residual risk and impact security of the Games Family, workforce and spectators a to a level that is as low as is reasonably practicable. priority and will ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to allow every client group a means of transport which is safe, The safety risks arising from delivering transport during Games secure, reliable and accessible. time will be assessed in a variety of ways. Depending on the given risk, a quantitative or qualitative method will be used. To achieve this requires co-ordination and close working Strategic plans and standards will be developed: between several stakeholders. The OC will adopt an approach that will bring all the partners together to deliver a safe • Service Delivery Plans Games. The OC, Strathclyde Police, Transport Scotland and • Transport Safety Management Plan Glasgow City Council will co-ordinate the required partners • Design and Construction Health, Safety and and stakeholders to deliver a Transport Security Strategy. Environment Standards During Games time, decisions regarding operational safety 10.2 Transport Safety may need to be taken. In most cases, the transport operators will hold responsibility for this, but there may be occasions The Games transport partners will ensure that safety risks are where this is not the case. Therefore, a Transport Safety correctly managed and all reasonable measures are instilled Management System will be developed for these into working practices to reduce the risk of accidents circumstances. occurring. To reinforce this policy, transport delivery partners have tried and tested safety management arrangements, To fully understand the hazards, risks and controls, a Transport approved by overseeing bodies. The OC will actively monitor Safety Forum will be developed. It will meet regularly and all works. include representatives from the key stakeholders: The OC will require assurance from all transport delivery • Transport Scotland partners that the following are assessed, understood and • SPT controlled: • Network Rail • Train Operating Companies • The safety hazards associated with transport operations. • Glasgow Airport Limited • The resulting potential risk. • Local Authorities • Emergency Services

92 10.3 Transport Security 10.5 Transport Co-ordination, Command, Control and Communication Development of a transport security plan will be a joint venture between the Games Transport Team and Security Directorate. There are six transport strategic objectives, of which three are Risk assessments, using intelligence and scenario testing will directly relevant to co-ordination, command, control and be carried out to analyse the transport security plans for the communication: Games. • Deliver safe, secure and reliable transport for the Measures that the transport partners will consider include: Games Family. • Provide fast, frequent, friendly and simple to use • Physical security (Security fences, CCTV and access transport for spectators. control) • Keep Glasgow moving during the Games. • People Security (Crime prevention and vetting of personnel) A structure will be developed to meet these objectives. • Information security (IT security, protection) To allow operational teams to make decisions in response to • Threat level situations, decision making will be made at the lowest practicable level. This will avoid a situation escalating whilst 10.4 Transport Security Project authority is sought.

A Transport Security Project has been established, consisting of Establishment of a Main Operations Centre (MOC) will a wide range of partners including: oversee all Games time operational activities. • Glasgow City Council • the OC • Scottish Government • Strathclyde Police • British Transport Police • Strathclyde Partnership for Transport This group will develop and co-ordinate the transport security approach.

93 The Traffic Control Centre (TCC) will constantly monitor traffic to be raised and the control centre will contact the vehicle and respond to situations as they arise and escalate these into driver to ascertain the source of the problem. the MOC as required. The TCC will have an array of functions and assets available to assist with keeping Games traffic 10.7 Venue Security moving, including: At each venue, a secure perimeter will be in place. Admission • Remote control of traffic signals to this area will be via accreditation which will be strictly • Extensive CCTV network enforced and monitored. Checks on accreditation and • Congestion data and network assets spectator tickets will be thorough. Pedestrians entering the • Experience of similar past events to draw on venue will pass through appropriate security checks, details of • Variable Message Signs placed at strategic roadside which will be decided closer to Games time. locations to inform users Vehicles entering any secure perimeter will be subject to The MOC, TCC and Security Command Centre will be linked extensive screening at checkpoints. This is likely to involve a together to ensure effective co-ordination between the essential two-stage process with an accreditation check allowing elements of command and control. vehicles to access drop-off zones and may also involve a rigorous security search of each vehicle depending on the 10.6 Games Route Network Security threat level. The Games Route Network will be subject to enhanced levels of traffic enforcement, patrols and surveillance by the Traffic 10.8 Passenger Security Control Centre. Information gathered will be fed back to Spectators travelling to events will be protected by increased authorised users of the Games Route Network to inform them police presence and extensive use of available CCTV of necessary diversions to avoid any potential delays. operations. All athletes’ vehicles using the Games Route Network will be tracked and monitored and details of their movements relayed to the TCC. In general this monitoring works by omission so that a vehicle on course and on time will be deemed to be secure. Vehicles off-schedule or off-route will trigger an alarm

94 10.9 Contingency Plans

The strategies developed during the bid process were extensively analysed and are considered robust. However, it would be unwise not to have contingency plans ready to be adopted should an unforeseen event occur. These plans will cover all transport modes, and all client groups. The OC will work with its transport delivery partners who have great experience in this field from which to develop Games time contingency plans. Integrated contingency plans with other functional areas will be developed in association with the transport delivery partners. Incidents that will be considered include: • Infrastructure failures • Passenger actions • Road traffic collisions • Building/Structure collapse • Extreme weather conditions • Security issues A risk-based approach will be adopted to allow appropriate measures to be identified. Contingency plans will be developed between the delivery partners and stakeholders, emergency services and Games venue management teams.

11 equipment and luggage 11 Equipment and Luggage

11.1 Introduction separate vehicle, suitable for that particular item of equipment. Specialist equipment (such as firearms) will need detailed The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will generate a planning to ensure the safety and security of the equipment. significant demand for the movement of freight and servicing Details of transport of specialist equipment will be developed of the venues. as more information on the scale and nature of the task The Logistics Functional Area will manage and supervise becomes available. Details of travelling passenger numbers, delivery scheduling, receipt, distribution, asset tracking and luggage quantities and equipment specifications will be disposal of freight to and from venues. The Transport requested from the Commonwealth Games Associations in Functional Area will have a separate role in planning and advance to ensure the appropriate types and quantities of providing the transport for athletes’ sports equipment and transport are available. luggage, known as ‘accompanied freight’. This chapter The delivery partners will work closely with International considers how these items of accompanied freight will be Federations to identify the items of sports equipment pertinent transported. to each sport to enable suitable transport to be made available. 11.2 Accompanied Freight Athletes, their luggage and equipment will travel via the Each athlete will arrive in Glasgow with varying amounts of Games Route Network where possible. sports equipment and luggage. The delivery partners will take responsibility for the carriage of these items to the athletes’ 11.3 Freight and Servicing accommodation and for subsequent journeys to training and competition venues. After Games time, transport for The planning and operations associated with the movement of accompanied freight will be provided to the point of freight and servicing of venues will be carried out by a departure. separate Functional Area within the Organising Committee. The Delivery Partners will work closely with this FA to ensure The amount and size of equipment and luggage that each that transport and logistics planning is carefully coordinated. athlete brings to the Games will determine how it is transported between venues. Where only personal luggage is brought to the Games, this may be transported in the same vehicle as the athlete. Larger items will be transported in a

98 12 sustainable transport 12 Sustainable Transport

12.1 Introduction 12.3 Strategic Environmental Assessment

Reducing the environmental impact of road traffic is the most A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is being carried vital component of a sustainable transport policy. The purpose out for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. It will: of promoting more sustainable transport is to minimise any • Support the delivery of the key environmental negative environmental and social impacts of travel, whilst commitments from the bid maintaining an efficient and effective transport system that • Support the development of the Commonwealth Games supports sustainable economic growth. Increased proportions operational, management and legacy strategies of sustainable transport will reduce transport emissions that • Assess the potential environmental effects of the contribute to local pollution problems and climate change. Transport Strategic Plan Increasing the numbers of people walking and cycling is also critical to improving the population's health. Where the environmental outcomes are identified as being positive the SEA will provide recommendations on how to 12.2 Strategic Objectives enhance these. In instances where the results are potentially negative the SEA will provide recommendations on how they During the bid for the Commonwealth Games, two strategic will be effectively mitigated. objectives relating to sustainable transport were identified: In addition and where relevant, the SEA will consider the • Provide a low carbon transport system for the Games environmental assessment of reasonable alternatives to the • Leave a positive legacy in terms of a continued shift Transport Strategic Plan, taking account of its objectives and towards sustainable modes of transport geographical scope. Recommendations from the assessment To support these objectives, the spectator transport strategy here may inform the selection of alternative approaches. promotes 100% spectator travel by the use of public or Regardless, it will support the identification of environmental sustainable transport. Chapter 4 provides further details of this enhancement and mitigation measures which can improve strategy. preferred alternatives going forward. The Transport Strategic Plan for Glasgow 2014 will be fully assessed as part of the SEA and will be made available for consultation.

100 13 transport legacy 13 Transport Legacy

13.1 Introduction • Streamline enhanced bus services • Rail station improvements (including Dalmarnock Station A key objective set by the strategic delivery partners is for the Refurbishment) Games to generate a lasting social, economic and sporting • Cycling and walking route enhancements legacy. The planning and preparation for Glasgow's bid • Public realm improvements included much consideration towards legacy. Hosting a major sporting or cultural event is often seen as acting as a catalyst Hosting the Games has provided the impetus for implementing for change. The location of the Commonwealth Games Village some of these projects and will undoubtedly benefit Games in Dalmarnock is an example of the Games providing a time operations and an enhanced spectator experience. Taken platform for urban regeneration. together, these measures will provide a lasting benefit to businesses, visitors and the citizens of Glasgow and Scotland The Games are intended to leave a positive lasting legacy for for years after the Games by: Scotland and Glasgow across a wide range of issues. However, this section of the Transport Strategic Plan will solely • Making the city more accessible and better connected address transport legacy. • Providing alternative transport options to reduce the carbon impact Good transport links are vital for a modern, vibrant city to • Contributing to healthier lifestyles by encouraging a succeed. Businesses, citizens and visitors all need fast, reliable modal shift to active forms of transport and efficient access to and from Glasgow. In the years leading • Contributing to the regeneration of the east end of up to the Games, £1.5 billion is being spent on Glasgow’s Glasgow transport infrastructure, providing real benefits to the local • Leaving a lasting legacy benefit for Glasgow and economy and communities. Scotland for years after the Games

13.2 Infrastructure The sustainable realisation of these benefits will be monitored and measured. Several transport infrastructure schemes critical to the success of the Games are funded from sources other than the Organising Committee and include: • M74 Completion • East End Regeneration Route (EERR)

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The residents of Glasgow and the surrounding area are regular users of public transport. Improvement works being carried out to the transport infrastructure for the Games will encourage a behavioural change with more people travelling by sustainable means. This legacy will continue to be promoted after the Games by Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government. The timing of the Games has been selected to coincide with a seasonal low demand in transport use. This means that the Games organisers can make use of the existing public transport services and minimise the carbon impact and local disturbance due to games related travel. Over 90% of athletes will be less than a 20 minute journey time from their event, while 50% of the journey times will be under 10 minutes. These facts coupled with the no spectator parking strategy demonstrates the commitment to minimising the required number of miles travelled and associated carbon emissions resulting from the Games. Connect 2 Project

103 Figure 13.1 M74 Completion and East End Regeneration Route

104 M74 Completion

The M74 Completion is a partnership project between Transport Scotland, the principal funder, Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council and Renfrewshire Council.

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TToo M74M74 CCompletionompletion The The M74 Completion will provide Games Family vehicles and SoutSouthh spectator and workforce services with faster journey times to venues such as Ibrox, Jackton Shooting Centre, Royal SouthSouth TToo LanarkshireLanarkshire Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh and Strathclyde Country Park. Kilmarnock The new motorway will also provide easier access to Park and Ride sites.

105 East End Regeneration Route (EERR)

The EERR is a 3.8km, 4-lane single carriageway distributor road being constructed to improve access to the east end of Glasgow and facilitate regeneration. It will provide a transport route from the M74 Completion at Polmadie to the M8/M80 junction. This £90m investment by Glasgow City Council will: • Facilitate the regeneration of derelict land • Improve pedestrian routes • Improve vehicular access and parking to the Forge shopping centre and retail park and Celtic Park • Relieve traffic congestion • Improve road safety and reduce road accidents. Several venues are situated next to the EERR, including the Commonwealth Games Village transport mall. This will provide Games Family vehicles with a good link to access all venues. The NISA, Velodrome and Celtic Park are also in close proximity to the EERR, allowing spectator and workforce public transport services with a high quality access road. Other services may use the EERR as a through route.

106 Dalmarnock Station Refurbishment

Dalmarnock station lies on the Argyle line and is served by frequent and regular trains from the south east of the Strathclyde conurbation to the north and west of the city, via Glasgow Central. It is within easy walking distance from the Commonwealth Games Village, NISA, Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Celtic Park. Therefore it will be a key station for members of the Games Family wishing to access the city centre and for spectators accessing these venues. The current entrance to the station is via a side street and is not welcoming, whilst the facilities at the station require modernising and to be made suitable for use by people with a disability. A funding package of around £9 million has been agreed, including a grant from the European Regional Development Fund. The following partners are working together to deliver the project: • Clyde Gateway • Glasgow City Council • SPT • Transport Scotland • Network Rail This funding will allow the creation of a new station entrance and ticket hall on Dalmarnock Road, lifts, new stairways, improved lighting and repairs to the station walls and platforms. The work is due for completion towards the end of 2013 and will not only be a valuable asset during Games time, but it will provide a lasting benefit to local residents and visitors to the area, encouraging regeneration.

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14 consultation process 14 Consultation Process

Consultation on the draft version of the Transport Strategic Plan using the feedback form provided and emailed or posted to took place over the summer of 2010. All transport the address below, before the closing date of 25 March 2011. stakeholders were invited to comment on the first draft of the A comprehensive list of all comments received along with the plan, and their comments were considered for inclusion in this action taken in response will be maintained and the relevant version of the document which is now available for public feedback included in the publication of Version 2 of the consultation. Transport Strategic Plan in 2011. Many major stakeholders have been represented on various Feedback addresses: working groups or at other meetings during the preparation phase for this first draft of the Transport Strategic Plan. All [email protected] contributions and feedback have been helpful in preparing this 2014 Transport Strategic Plan Feedback document, but it is recognised that not every stakeholder could Land & Environmental Services be included in these meetings. Glasgow City Council The main consultees and stakeholders are mentioned in Exchange House Chapter 3 of this document, although the list of bodies and 231 George Street organisations is not exhaustive. All interested stakeholders and Glasgow members of the public are now invited to comment on the G1 1RX document. A PDF version of the Transport Strategic Plan and feedback form is available within the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee Document Library, which can be accessed using the link below: http://www.glasgow2014.com/games_gallery/ documents_library/most_recent.aspx This version of the Transport Strategic Plan is being made available for download via the Glasgow 2014 web site, or viewable in printed form at libraries and other Council premises across Scotland. Comments should be submitted

110 glossary Term Definition

Accommodation relates to all the management of all pre-Games and Games time accommodation Accommodation for the Games Family. It may also have oversight of accommodation needs of other Games attendees. Accreditation relates to the process of registering, producing, distributing and validating the Accreditation accreditation card that permits the holder access rights and other privileges for the Games. Facilities provided by the Organising Committee to provide accreditation services to its major Accreditation Centres client groups The operation of the airport(s) used for arrival and departure of Commonwealth Games participants; includes all the normal aspects of operating an airport, both airside and land side, Airport Operations with additional services specific to Commonwealth Games participants, including validation of Commonwealth Games accreditation cards, meet and greet services, luggage and equipment management and ground transport. The service provided to the Games Family and spectators at airports, railway stations and bus Arrivals & Departures stations to assist them with their onward travel. In reference to Games terminology, the term ‘athletes’ refers to participants in a sport at the Athletes Commonwealth Games. The area within and/or surrounding a venue not accessible to spectators. The BOH area is only accessible to appropriately accredited people. Typically BOH includes those areas of a venue Back of House (BOH) designed to support the operations of the venue such as loading docks, administration offices, construction compounds, materials transfer, drop off areas, parking, storage and site sheds. BOH areas are typically located out of the view of the public, and access is restricted. Commonwealth Games Association Commonwealth Games (CGAs) – the national bodies in charge of Commonwealth Games related matters of member Association (CGA) countries including initiating host bids and selecting Games teams. All athletes and officials representing a Commonwealth Games association at the Commonwealth CGA Delegation Games. Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) – the Commonwealth Games Association for Scotland. Scotland (CGS) The consortium of companies selected as the preferred bidder to construct the Commonwealth City Legacy Games Village.

The Ceremony that closes the Commonwealth Games. The Ceremony takes place in the main Closing Ceremony stadium on the last day of the competitions and is held in accordance with the protocol decided by the CGF.

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A number (more than one) of venues and or facilities in close geographical proximity that do not Cluster require a secure perimeter. The operations of the venues/facilities impact on each other and are therefore integrated to the extent necessary.

Commonwealth Games All persons who are entitled to accreditation at the Games under the provisions of the CGF. Family Commonwealth Games The governing body of the Commonwealth Games, it is responsible for awarding the Games to the Federation (CGF) Host City and has a constitution which governs how the event is to be conducted. The Competition Schedule designates the start times, dates, venues and duration of the events Competition Schedule during the Commonwealth Games. A set period where either one or many events of one sport or discipline are being contested. This may or may not be ticketed for spectators. Every session will have an established start time and Competition Session ticket buyers will know beforehand what events and phase of competition will be contested during the session. A session does not necessarily include a medal presentation. Competition Venue A venue or site where sport competition occurs during the Commonwealth Games. Each sport and discipline has at least one event. An event is a competition in a Commonwealth Event Games sport or in one of its disciplines and resulting in a ranking, which results in the award of medals.

Flagship Hotel The hotel selected for accommodation of the CGF, CGA’s and IF’s at the Commonwealth Games. Front of House (FOH) is the area within a venue accessible to ticketed spectators and other Front of House (FOH) constituents located after the ticket-rip point. The FOH usually contains seating for all constituents and services for spectators such as toilets, food and beverage, concession stands and first-aid. The CGF has developed a generic listing of Functional Areas, which are based on Games ‘functions’ rather than on the organisational structure. Functional Areas are groups within the Functional Areas Organising Committee with significant responsible tasks and budgets. The Functional Areas are not meant to replace or prescribe an organisation structure, but to provide a means for comparing similar functions across multiple Organising committees, present and past. The individual or combined software applications that deal with the administration, planning and Games Management operations of the Games. Applications include accreditation, Games workforce, transport and System inventory management. The technology function is responsible for scoping, procuring, developing, implementing and deploying these systems for the Organising Committee.

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Games Route Network – a network of roads linking Games competition and non-competition Games Route Network venues for use by Games Family members. A period of time defined as beginning with the Opening Ceremony and ending with the end of the Games Time Closing Ceremony.

Glasgow City Council Glasgow City Council (GCC) – the Local Authority within whose boundary the majority of the (GCC) Games will be staged. Areas that are used for vehicles to wait, or be staged, before they enter the venue, load zones or Holding Areas transport hub. (Holding areas can also be referred to as Staging Areas and Lay-over Areas.)

Hub and Spoke This refers to a transport network system design, where all services connect through a central point. The International Broadcast Centre (IBC) is a radio and television broadcasting venue whose design and fit out is managed by the Host Broadcasting Organisation (HBO). At the IBC, the HBO receives and distributes the Basic Signal, generated at the venues. All broadcast telecommunications facilities both for contribution and distribution are concentrated at this point. The IBC is also designed to accommodate the Rights Holders and to place at their disposal, International Broadcast according to their needs, broadcasting equipment, constructed space and basic services enabling Centre (IBC) them to prepare and transmit their radio and television coverage of the Commonwealth Games. The IBC and its general services are provided by the Organising committee in consultation with the HBO and as per the agreements with Rights Holders. The fit out of the IBC is the responsibility of the HBO. General services at the IBC are provided by the OC in consultation with the HBO and as per the agreements with Rights Holders. International Federations (IFs) are the international non-governmental organisations administering their respective sport at a world level and encompassing organisations administering sport at a International Federation national level. In the Commonwealth Games, the International Paralympic Committee acts as the IF (IF) in regard to events for Para-Athletes. Sports in the Commonwealth Games are conducted in accordance with the appropriate IF rules and regulations. Celebration sites set up in public areas, where members of the public can watch Games events on Live Sites a large television screen Specific transport areas within a competition and non-competition venue where vehicles arrive and Load Zone depart and where passengers wait, embark or disembark their vehicle. Logistics relates to the management and supervision of the implementation of all delivery Logistics scheduling, receipt, distribution, asset tracking and disposal. The security inspections requiring patrons to pass through a magnetometer and allow a physical Mag and Bag search of any bags or containers. This typically occurs prior to the secure perimeter of a Commonwealth Games venue.

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The Main Operations Centre (MOC) is a non-competition venue which functions to provide a centralised information, co-ordination, reporting and decision making system, allowing the OC Main Operations Centre executive and its partners/agencies to manage the effective conduct of the Games. It provides (MOC) support to venues and functional areas to resolve issues that cannot or should not be resolved at those locations. Therefore, the MOC is the central command, Control and Communications Centre to direct Games operations when necessary. The Main Press Centre (MPC) is a non-competition venue and is the central work place for the accredited written and photographic press at the Commonwealth Games. Essentially, the MPC is Main Press Centre (MPC) the nerve centre for the accredited press, providing them with 24 hour support and facilities. It is the main centre for all support, news and information services for the accredited press. Refers to right-holding broadcasters, the Host Broadcaster and accredited written and Media photographic press (including accredited non-rights-holding broadcasters) collectively.

Media Transport Bus system serving both press and broadcasters between MPC, IBC and competition venues. MOD Ministry of Defence Modal Shift The change in choice of transportation type elected for use by a traveller. National Driver Information and Control Systems – provides co-ordinated traffic management NADICS services for the strategic road network at a national level.

Network Rail The company that owns and maintains Britain’s rail infrastructure. NISA National Indoor Sports Arena – one of the venues of the Games competition events. A non-competition site operated by the OC and / or its partners / agencies, located within a Non-Competition secure perimeter, subject to the exclusive use of the OC and/or its partners / agencies, officially Venues used to deliver the Commonwealth Games. Note that a competition venue may also host non- competition activities, but is not classified as a non-competition venue. Any hotel or other accommodation contracted by the Host City / Organising Committee and Official Hotel allocated to a constituent group. On demand services are services /vehicles that operate according to the immediate demand at On Demand Services the load zone. For example the T2 load zone at the Games Family Hotel will operate on demand rather than scheduled services.

The ceremony that opens the Commonwealth Games. The ceremony takes place not earlier than Opening Ceremony one day before the competitions of the Games. The ceremony is held in accordance with the protocol decided by the CGF.

The acronym ‘OC’ generically refers to an Organising Committee(s) for the Commonwealth Organising Committee Games. The staging of the Games is entrusted by the CGF to the CGA of the host country. The host (OC) country CGA forms the OC as the organisation that is responsible for managing the operations necessary for the staging of the Games.

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Para Athletes Athletes with recognised disability competing in the Commonwealth Games. Para Sports Competition events for para-athletes. Parking areas for vehicles that serve Games venues with a transport service. Also referred to as a Park and Ride transport hub. A number (more than one) of venues and/or facilities in close geographical proximity, within a Precinct secure perimeter. The operations of the venues/facilities impact on each other and are therefore integrated to the extent necessary. Press refers to members of the written and photographic press, as well as non-rights holding Press media. Project Management relates to the organisation, integration and management of various Games- Project Management related projects. This includes the planning, development and delivery of a project. The Queen’s Baton Relay area is responsible for the planning and activities related to the passage Queen’s Baton Relay of the Queen’s Baton to and around the host country. Rate Card is a list of goods and/or services other than those goods and/or services the OC is obliged to provide free of charge under the terms of the Host City Contract, and their respective rental rates. Rate Card user groups include: Media, CGAs, IFs, Sponsor Hospitality and the CGF. Rate Card Rate Card goods and services are generally provided for hire during the Games period, and typically include: telecommunications, office equipment and technology, audio visual, motor vehicles, furniture, fittings and equipment, white goods, medical equipment and sundries. Rolling Stock Refers to the usable fleet of vehicles (usually trains, buses or coaches available for operations). Spectator Access Model – a computer model used to simulate the demand by spectators by SAM differents modes of transport to access venues during Games time.

SECC Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre SPT Strathclyde Partnership for Transport The constituent group ‘Spectators’ refers to the physical patrons of the Commonwealth Games or Spectators Commonwealth Games related activities. Spectators may be ticketed or non-ticketed and may be local (within the host city region) or international (originating from outside the host country). A company or other commercial entity that has entered into an agreement with a Commonwealth Sponsors Games organisation to provide financial and value-in-kind support to the organisation in exchange for a defined package of exclusive marketing rights. Sport A sport must be widely practised in many countries and continents and be accepted by the CGF.

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Specifically refers to athletes who are members of a team in individual or team sports. Examples of Team teams in individual sports include relay ‘teams’ in athletics and swimming, time trial teams in cycling, etc. Examples of team sports include rugby 7s, hockey, etc. The constituent group ‘Technical Officials’ refers to those people identified by each International Federation who have the technical authority and qualifications required to stage and administer Technical Officials the competition. Typically technical officials include judges and referees in addition to other sport- specific officials. There may be both international and national technical officials, depending on the rules and regulations of each particular sport. All pre-Games events that are held for the purpose of testing facilities, personnel and operations before the Games. This includes both competition and non-competition events, or tests. Test Events Competition test events can be held anywhere from two months to 24 months prior to the Games, depending on the nature of the sports and venue (e.g. outdoor or indoor). Ticket A printed card or paper that entitles the holder to admission to a session or a ceremony. Traffic Control Centre The Traffic Control Centre (TCC) monitors traffic on Glasgow’s road network and responds to (TCC) counter emerging situations. Traffcom Glasgow’s traffic control centre. A Training Venue is a site where training sessions are held. They are usually established outside the competition venue for athlete training prior to and during the Games. In some cases, Training Venue competition venues also double as training venues. Training venues, as well as all equipment and facilities included in them, are defined in agreement with the relevant International Federation. A transport hub refers to a point in the transport system that has multiple lines or services starting Transport Hub and finishing.

Transport Mall A transport mall is a hub, dedicated to a single client and often located within a venue or facility. T1: Assigned car and driver T2: General vehicle pool Transport Priorities T3: Athlete’s transport system T4: Special transport network T5: Free public transport. Transport Scotland National transport agency for Scotland, managing the trunk road and railway network. Vehicle Access and/or Vehicle Access and/or Parking Permits Parking Permit (VAPP) Vehicle Check Point Gates where all authorised vehicles enter a precinct or venue, including car screening and car (VCP) access control.

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Vehicle Screening Area An area where vehicle security screening is conducted for entry into the venue secure perimeter. (VSA) A site typically of primary importance, operated by the OC and/or its partners/agencies (usually Venue by a multi-functional venue team), located within a secure perimeter, subject to the exclusive use of the OC and/or its partners/agencies, officially used to deliver the Commonwealth Games. Workforce comprises OC staff, volunteers, contractors and suppliers, law enforcement and security personnel and other members of the domestic workforce. The term Workforce excludes athletes Workforce and team officials, CGF, CGA, and IF executives, media representatives, broadcasters, technical officials, and guests. The mission of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is to promote, co-ordinate and monitor at World Anti-Doping international level the fight against doping in sport in all forms. WADA co-operates with Agency (WADA) intergovernmental organisations, governments, public authorities and other public and private bodies fighting against doping in sport.

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