Transport Policy Directory Somerset County Council Contents

1. Introduction 4

2. Bridgwater 6

3. Taunton 20

4. Wellington 34

5. Yeovil 38

6. Bus 40

7. Cycling 50

8. Freight 66

9. Highways 74

10. Motorcycling 84

11. Other 92

12. Parking 100

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13. Rail 136

14. Road Safety 140

15. Schools 148

16. Travel Plans 152

17. Walking 158

Transport Policy Directory Somerset County Council Introduction 1

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1 Introduction

This directory contains a list of all transport related policies which are included in current county-wide Transport Strategies and Plans.

Abbreviation Web Link Document Name Date Adopted

ACT Click here Active Travel Strategy Aug-12 BTW Click here Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future Transport Strategy Nov-11 CS Click here Cycling Strategy Aug-12 FRT Click here Freight Strategy Dec-11 FTP Click here Future Transport Plan Schedule of Policies Mar-11 ICS Click here Information and Communication Strategy Aug-12 MYC Click here Motorcycle Strategy Dec-11 PRK Click here Parking Strategy Mar-12 STS Click here School Travel Strategy Aug-12 TAD Click here Transport & Development Mar-11 TPG Click here Travel Planning Guidance Nov-11 WS Click here Walking Strategy Aug-12 RAL Rail Strategy ** RS Road Safety Strategy ** BUS Bus and Bus Information Strategy ** YEO Yeovil Strategy **

** Strategies awaiting adoption

NB the section titled 'OTHER' - This category includes Sustainable Development, Technology, Air Quality, Climate Change, Community Involvement, Biodiversity, Smarter Choices, Noise, Hinkley, and Access to Health.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Cycle route along the A38 corridor between ExpressPark and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY1 Page 28 Cross Rifles roundabout. Future Transport Strategy

Cycle route between Wills Road and Hamp Street via Gloucester Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY10 Page 29 and Hamp Brook Future Transport Strategy

Cycle route between Rhode Lane and the A38 via Wills Road, Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY11 Page 29 the urban footpath and Ringwood Road. Future Transport Strategy

Cycle route between Rhode Lane and Hamp Avenue via green Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY12 Page 29 field adjacent to Hamp Brook Future Transport Strategy

Cycle route from Broadlands Lane to town centre via Durleigh Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY13 Page 29 Road, St Matthews Field and canal towpath Future Transport Strategy

Cycle route from Wemdon Road to the town centre via Halesleigh Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY14 Page 29 Road , Lyndale Avenue and West Quay Future Transport Strategy

Cycle route from Church Rd Wembdon to Bridgwater Community Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY15 Page 29 College via St George'sChurch, Western Way and Union Street Future Transport Strategy

Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY16 Cycle route from Chilton Trinity to the town centre via West Quay. Page 29 Future Transport Strategy

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Cycle route from Bower Lane to parkway via Windsor Road and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY4 Page 28 Bridgwater Community College Future Transport Strategy

Cycle route from Bower Lane to Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY5 the town centre via Avebury Drive, Parkway, Redgate Street Page 28 Future Transport Strategy and St John Street

Cycle route from Bedford Close to the train station via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY6 Page 29 Sedgemoor Road and Westonzoyland Road Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Cycle route from the Regional Rural Business Centre at Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY7 Huntworth roundabout to the town centre via the eastern side Page 29 Future Transport Strategy of the A38, Marsh Lane and Salmon Parade.

Cycle route from North Petherton to the town centre via the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY8 Page 29 western side of the A38, canal towpath and Old Taunton Road Future Transport Strategy

Cycle route from Stockmoor village to the town centre via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-CY9 Stockmoor Rhyne, King George Drive, Hamp Avenue, Page 29 Future Transport Strategy Middlestram Rhyne and Broadway Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-HW1 Improved junctions along Durleigh Road and Spaxton Road Page 29 Future Transport Strategy New road between Bristol Road and Taunton Road running adjacent to the M5 to deliver bus priority, reduce environmental Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-HW2 impacts of existing traffic and provide better links for walkers Page 29 Future Transport Strategy and cyclists to Broadway, Monmouth Street and Bath Road, from surrounding areas Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-HW3 Improved junction on Westonzoyland Road at Dunwear Lane Page 29 Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions along Bristol Road into Bridgwater from the Bridgwater,Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-HW4 Page 30 north, to include the Cross Rifles junction Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-HW5 Improved link from A39 Quantock Road to Spaxton Road Page 30 Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Improved junctions in Broadway area considering the needs of non-car users, potentially using improved traffic light Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-HW6 Page 30 co-ordination and other intelligent transport technology to provide Future Transport Strategy safer crossings with less waiting time. Improved east to west link from A39 Quantock Road Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-HW7 incorporating Bridgwater Northern Distributor road and realigned Page 30 Future Transport Strategy route using Little Sydenham link to relieve Bath Road Advanced traffic management on the approaches to the M5 to Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-HW8 Page 30 help direct travellers and manage roads more effectively Future Transport Strategy Two new 'Park and Bus' sites to the south and north of Bridgwater linked to future improvements for pedestrians in the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-PT1 Page 28 town centre - these would include parking restrictions and new Future Transport Strategy and improved pedestrian crossings and refuges Enhanced bus services (e.g. better information, vehicles, stops and shelters) on the A38, linking the southern Park & Bus site Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-PT2 Page 28 to the northern Park & Bus site via Bristol Road and Bath Road, Future Transport Strategy and serving the NE Bridgwater development New or improved bus priority between the new southern Park Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-PT3 Page 28 and Bus site and Bridgwater town centre. Future Transport Strategy Enhanced bus service (e.g. better information, vehicles, stops Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-PT4 and shelters etc) linking Wellington, Taunton and Bridgwater Page 28 Future Transport Strategy along the A38 corridor Improve and transform the perception of the principal arterials Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG-PT5 into the town including the A38, A39 and the A372, including Page 28 Future Transport Strategy introducing priority bus lanes.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Enhanced bus service (better information, vehicles, stops and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU-PT12 shelters etc) linking Wellington, Taunton and Bridgwater along Page 35 Future Transport Strategy the A38 Improved bus services (e.g. better information, vehicles stops and shelters) and bus priority along the A38 serving Wellington, Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL-PT3 Page 39 Taunton and Bridgwater, with links to Taunton railway station Future Transport Strategy and RichardHuishCollege. Increase cycle parking provision. Deficiencies in the provision of parking opportunities for more sustainable modes of transport in existing developments are not uncommon in Somerset so the provision of additional cycle parking facilities at key destinations will be encouraged by the County Council. Options for new and PRK - PM2.1 better cycle parking facilities include hoops attached to lamp Parking Strategy Page 17 posts, as trialled in Camden. Each ‘cycle hoop’ provides parking space for two bicycles. 17 Cycle parking 'hubs' in Taunton, Bridgwater and Yeovil have been proposed and additional bicycle parking at key points on the County's cycling network will also help to encourage healthy travel. Enforce greater control over retail parking on the edges of Bridgwater town centre. Imposing and enforcing restrictions on retail car parks on the edges of Bridgwater town centre would PRK - PM5.3 Parking Strategy Page 26 enable all of Bridgwater’s town centre parking to be rationalised and better utilised. This could help to reduce the level of traffic circulating in town centre (especially in the south of the town).

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Transport Requirements for New Nuclear Development. The TAD - HIN 1 County Council will require the developer of new nuclear power Transport & Development Page 17 stations in Somerset to: Minimise the volume of road traffic associated with the development of the new power station especially at peak hours and during the peak tourism season between the months of TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 June, July and August. The efficient and safe functioning of key routes, including the M5, A38, A39, A361, A370, A371 and A372 must be protected; Maximise the safe, efficient and sustainable movement of people TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 and materials required for the proposed nuclear power station; Provide sustainable transport solutions for access to the site that workers and visitors will be required to use. This should include provision of public transport priority measures on key TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 routes from associated development sites to the main site for construction and other vehicles, providing a beneficial transport legacy; Provide sustainable transport linkages to and from all associated TAD - HIN 1 development sites to provide access to employment, education, Transport & Development Page 17 retail, leisure and health care facilities; Ensure as close as possible to zero parking spaces are provided TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 at or near to the site during the construction phase; Enable effective controls to be put in place to ensure workers TAD - HIN 1 and visitors adhere to the transport strategy and do not park in Transport & Development Page 17 inappropriate locations;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Provide necessary improvements to the transport network and public rights of way network to mitigate against any adverse impacts on the community, including but not limited to congestion, air quality and road safety impacts. For example: TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 Provide transport mitigation where additional traffic flows of the project exacerbate or cause highway congestion problems; and Provide safety improvements where the additional traffic flows of the project exacerbate or cause road safety problems. Any new major highway proposals are to be justified by a full New Approach To Appraisal (NATA) assessment. For example, the need for and (if required) route of a Bridgwater Northern Bypass should be established by a NATA type assessment, including an option based on the improvements needed in TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 Bridgwater if the bypass were not provided. The preferred route for the Cannington by-pass should also be justified through a NATA assessment. Appraisals should address potential impacts raised during consultation, such as the potential severance effect to BrymoreSchool of the western bypass option at Cannington; All proposed highway works are to be the subject of a full TAD - HIN 1 operational analysis and a road safety audit in accordance with Transport & Development Page 17 current guidance; Ensure as much construction material as possible is delivered TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 by sea; Minimise the amount of waste materials, including topsoil, TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 transported off-site;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Minimise traffic disruption both for the local community and TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 visitors to the area; Control and manage the flow of any road freight movement associated with the development in order to ensure appropriate TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 routes are used, avoid peak hour movement and to respond to incidents on the transport network; Agree and enable deployment of robust plans for managing TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 unforeseen incidents on the transport network; including but not limited to traffic management plans, diversionary TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 routes and freight/ delivery management systems; Provide long-term, sustainable legacy benefits for the local TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 community; Protect the natural and built environment and ensure the image TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 of the area is not adversely affected; Ensure that existing public transport services are protected TAD - HIN 1 throughout the construction, operation and decommissioning of Transport & Development Page 17 the Hinkley Point nuclear power stations; Ensure that the needs of cyclists and pedestrians are protected and enhanced throughout the construction and operation of the proposed nuclear power station. This should include enhanced TAD - HIN 1 pedestrian and cycle facilities from associated development sites Transport & Development Page 17 to the centres of nearby towns and villages, including provision of the Bristol Road / Bath Road link and rail crossing in Bridgwater;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Protect current Public Rights of Way (PRoW) in and around Hinkley Point and associated development sites, and where TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 stop-ups are required, ensure that PRoW are implemented that do not result in significant diversion lengths; Monitor all movement associated with the development to ensure agreed mode share targets and thresholds for traffic congestion, TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 air quality and road safety are achieved during construction and operation; Fully mitigate against and compensate for the adverse environmental impact of development related traffic. This should involve providing sufficient funds through appropriate legal TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 agreements to enable the relevant authorities and agencies to implement further mitigation measures should any unforeseen impacts occur during the construction of the development. An evidence-based approach will be taken to determine the effectiveness of the proposed transport interventions for the implementation of the HPC transport/freight strategy. We will TAD - HIN 2 require the HPC project promoter to adhere to performance Transport & Development Page 19 criteria in relation to key parts of the transport network. It should be noted that as such, a transport strategy package of measures will be expected to meet this approach, which would include: Highway improvements, including junction improvements and TAD - HIN 2 more strategic network improvements identified through the Transport & Development Page 19 transport assessment process and associated evidence base;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Public transport provision, including waiting facilities, support TAD - HIN 2 for existing and additional services, and priority measures that Transport & Development Page 19 will ensure public transport journey time reliability; Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to promote and support the TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 use of public transport facilities; TAD - HIN 2 Road Safety Improvements; Transport & Development Page 19 Infrastructure needs associated with deploying a Traffic TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 Management Plan; Pedestrian and cyclist facilities, including those which support TAD - HIN 2 the use of public transport and support the provision of a high Transport & Development Page 19 quality public realm; TAD - HIN 2 Motorcycle parking; Transport & Development Page 19 TAD - HIN 2 Park and Ride facilities if demonstrated as necessary; Transport & Development Page 19 Car parking management for the site, associated development TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 and residential areas, including clearway provision; TAD - HIN 2 Coach and rail facilities; Transport & Development Page 19 TAD - HIN 2 Provision and management of water-borne transport; Transport & Development Page 19 TAD - HIN 2 Highways and bridge strengthening measures; Transport & Development Page 19 TAD - HIN 2 Transport maintenance packages; Transport & Development Page 19 Transport monitoring strategy to assess effectiveness of TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 measures and identify further mitigation, where necessary.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Prior to the Development Consent Application to the IPC the Council will require the following evidence to be in place to TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 enable the robust development of a Statement of Common Ground and a Local Impact Report: A Transport Assessment to cover the construction and operation of the site and associated developments, including an TAD - HIN 3 assessment of the required access arrangements, likely impacts, Transport & Development Page 20 appropriate mitigation and improvements to the transport system with completed technical audits; A Transport Strategy and associated evidential base for TAD - HIN 3 managing freight waste and people movements associated with Transport & Development Page 20 the construction of the development; A Travel Plan for the construction phase; including mode share targets for access to and from the main site and each associated TAD - HIN 3 development site; directly linked to parking standards, provision Transport & Development Page 20 of access infrastructure, provision of sustainable transport linkages and design of development layouts; Full transport assessments and travel plans for any other TAD - HIN 3 significant related development proposals that emerge such as Transport & Development Page 20 induction facilities; A Travel Plan to manage access to the development in its TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 operational phase; A Visitor Management Plan to manage visitor access to the site TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 and maximise access by sustainable transport;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Traffic Management Plans to manage unforeseen incidents on TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 the Transport network; Construction Management Plan for HGV and construction worker TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 movements; Agreed monitoring, control and enforcement proposals for all TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 aspects of movement. Agreements Prior to Commencement of Construction Prior to TAD - HIN 4 commencement of construction the Council will require the Transport & Development Page 20 following to be agreed with the relevant authorities and agencies: TAD - HIN 4 Site specific travel plans for each associated development site; Transport & Development Page 20 Final detailed freight management plans based on actual TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 materials sourcing; TAD - HIN 4 Final detailed waste management plans; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of agreed access arrangements and necessary TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 controls; TAD - HIN 4 Implementation of an agreed transport mitigation package; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of visitor management, traffic management, TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 monitoring and enforcement arrangements; TAD - HIN 4 Any required financial contributions Transport & Development Page 20

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number We will improve cycle linkages and networks through-out Active Travel Strategy - Cycling ACT - CS1 Page 18 Somerset taking into account the location. Strategy We will support increased community and stakeholder Active Travel Strategy - Cycling ACT - CS2 Page 18 involvement in the development of the cycle network Strategy We will ensure developers fully consider the needs of cyclists Active Travel Strategy - Cycling ACT - CS3 within their development design and any associated Page 18 Strategy improvements We will support and promote campaigns to increase cycling Active Travel Strategy - Cycling ACT - CS4 Page 19 across all segments of the population within Somerset Strategy We will support the use, and help to develop, the leisure cycle Active Travel Strategy - Cycling ACT - CS5 Page 19 network to realise its economic potential for Somerset Strategy Ensuring more opportunities for people to use sustainable Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS1 Page 21 transport and Communication Strategy Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS2 Making sure people know about sustainable transport options Page 21 and Communication Strategy Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS3 Making sure people can use sustainable transport Page 21 and Communication Strategy Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS4 Helping people understand transport options Page 21 and Communication Strategy Helping people decide the best choice of transport and assess Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS5 Page 21 the options and Communication Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS6 Helping people find accurate information whilst on the move Page 21 and Communication Strategy Continue to work with schools and businesses to develop travel Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS7 Page 21 plans and Communication Strategy We will empower schools to improve opportunities for sustainable Active Travel Strategy - School Travel ACT - STS1 Page 20 travel Strategy Active Travel Strategy - School Travel ACT - STS2 We will provide effective advice and guidance Page 20 Strategy We will evaluate and, where appropriate, implement measures Active Travel Strategy - School Travel ACT - STS3 to overcome specific barriers and enable sustainable transport Page 20 Strategy choices We will work intensively with selected schools to deliver Active Travel Strategy - School Travel ACT - STS4 Page 20 additional travel change Strategy We will seek to improve the pedestrian network taking into Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS1 Page 17 account all types of user Strategy We will support the integration of the pedestrian network with Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS2 Page 17 all modes of travel Strategy We will support the development and delivery of the Rights of Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS3 Page 17 Way Improvement Plan Strategy We will support the improvement of the pedestrian environment Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS4 Page 17 to encourage an increase in walking in Somerset Strategy We will maintain the pedestrian network to the highest possible Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS5 Page 17 standard given the available resources Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number We will seek to reduce the number of pedestrian casualties within Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS6 Somerset and to provide an environment that reduces the Page 17 Strategy perception of personal safety issues We will ensure developers fully consider the needs of all Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS7 pedestrians within their development design and any Page 17 Strategy improvements associated with the development Cycle route along the A38 corridor between ExpressPark and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY1 Page 28 Cross Rifles roundabout. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Wills Road and Hamp Street via Gloucester Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY10 Page 29 and Hamp Brook. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Rhode Lane and the A38 via Wills Road, Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY11 Page 29 the urban footpath and Ringwood Road Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Rhode Lane and Hamp Avenue via green Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY12 Page 29 field adjacent to Hamp Brook. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Broadlands Lane to Town Centre Via Durleigh Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY13 Page 29 Road, St Matthews Field and canal towpath. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Wemdon Road to the town centre via, Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY14 Page 29 Halesleigh Road, Lundale Avenue and West Quay. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Church Rd Wembdon to Bridgwater Community Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY15 Page 29 College via St George'sChurch, Western Way and Union Street Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY16 Cycle route from Chilton Trinity to the town centre via West Quay. Page 29 Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Utilising the waterways and green network - new shared Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY17 walk/cycle route from the north of Bridgwater into the town centre, Page 29 Future Transport Strategy following the route of the River Parrett. Creating pedestrian oriented priority streets by designing in self Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY18 enforcing traffic calming and road safety measures such as Page 29 Future Transport Strategy shared space within the town centre core. Celebration Mile - improving pedestrian and cycle links from the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY19 Page 29 College and railway station to the town centre. Future Transport Strategy New shared walk/cycle route from Bristol Road to Bath Road including foot/cycle bridge to cross the railway line to make it Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY2 Page 28 easier for users from the east of the town to access the town Future Transport Strategy centre. Cycle route along the A39 corridor from Bower Lane to Cross Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY3 Page 28 Rifles roundabout. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Bower Lane to Parkway via Windsor Road and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY4 Page 28 BridgwaterCommunitySchool Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Bower Lane to the town centre via, Avebury Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY5 Page 28 Drive, Parkway, Redgate Street and St John Street Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Bedford Close to the train station via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY6 Page 29 Sedgemoor Road and Westonzoyland Road Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from the Regional Rural Business Centre at Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY7 Huntworth roundabout to the town centre via the eastern side Page 29 Future Transport Strategy of the A38, Marsh Lane and Salmon Parade

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Cycle route from North Petherton to the town centre via the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY8 Page 29 western side of the A38, canal towpath and Old Taunton Road. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Stockmoor village to the town centre via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY9 Stockmoor Rhyne, King George Drive, Hamp Avenue, Page 29 Future Transport Strategy Middlestream Rhyne and Broadway Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW1 Improved junctions along Durleigh Road and Spaxton Road Page 29 Future Transport Strategy New road between Bristol Road and Taunton Road running adjacent to the M5 to deliver bus priority, reduce environmental Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW2 impacts of existing traffic and provide better links for walkers Page 29 and cyclists to Broadway, Monmouth Street,and Bath Road from Future Transport Strategy surrounding areas

Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW3 Improved junction on Westonzoyland Road at Dunwear Lane Page 29 Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions along Bristol Road into Bridgwater from the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW4 Page 30 north, to include the Cross Rifles junction Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW5 Improved link from A39 Quantock Road to Spaxton Road Page 30 Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions in Broadway area considering the needs of non-car users, potentially using improved traffic light Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW6 Page 30 co-ordination and other intelligent transport technology to provide Future Transport Strategy safer crossings with less waiting time.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Improved east to west link from A39 Quantock Road Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW7 incorporating Bridgwater Northern Distributor road and realigned Page 30 route using Little Sydenham link to relieve Bath Road Future Transport Strategy

Advanced traffic management on the approaches to the M5 to Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW8 Page 30 help direct travellers and manage roads more effectively Future Transport Strategy Two new 'Park and Bus' sites to the south and north of Bridgwater linked to future improvements for pedestrians in the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT1 Page 28 town centre - these would include parking restrictions and new Future Transport Strategy and improved pedestrian crossings and refuges Enhanced bus services (e.g. better information, vehicles, stops and shelters) on the A38, linking the southern Park & Bus site Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT2 Page 28 to the northern Park & Bus site via Bristol Road and Bath Road, Future Transport Strategy and serving the NE Bridgwater development New or improved bus priority between the new southern Park Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT3 Page 28 and Bus site and Bridgwater town centre. Future Transport Strategy Enhanced bus service (e.g. better information, vehicles, stops Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT4 and shelters etc) linking Wellington, Taunton and Bridgwater Page 28 Future Transport Strategy along the A38 corridor Improve and transform the perception of the principal arterials Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT5 into the town including the A38, A39 and the A372, including Page 28 Future Transport Strategy introducing priority bus lanes. Completion of the shared footway/cycle route between Roake Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY1 Lane, Norton Fitzwarren and Cross Keys roundabout Page 33 Future Transport Strategy (A248/A2054).

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Cycle link from Bossington Drive via Cleeve Road and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY10 Page 34 Priorswood Road Future Transport Strategy North/south link between HeathfieldCommunitySchool and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY11 Page 34 Halcon via Dyers Lane and Bridgwater Road Future Transport Strategy Improved cycle link between Creech St Michael and the town Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY12 Page 34 centre using the Bridgwater and Taunton canal towpath. Future Transport Strategy Cycle link between Ruishton and Taunton town centre using the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY13 Page 34 riverside path. Future Transport Strategy Cycle link between HankridgeFarmRetailPark and the town Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY14 Page 34 centre via Roman Road and Barrow Drive . Future Transport Strategy Cycle link between Henlade and the town centre via junction 25 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY15 Page 34 of the M5 and Hamilton Road Future Transport Strategy Improved cycle link between Blackbrook Park Avenue and the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY16 Page 34 town centre via Hamilton Park and Hammett Street Future Transport Strategy Link between Comeytrowe Road and the town centre via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY17 Page 34 Galmington Road, Parkfield Walk Future Transport Strategy Cycle link between Church Road, Trull and the town centre via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY18 Page 34 Wild Oake Lane, Sherford Road, Fons George and High Street Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle link between Sherford Road and Mountfield Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY19 Page 34 Road Future Transport Strategy Cycle way linking Bishops Lydeard, Cotford St Luke, Norton Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY2 Page 34 Fitzwarren and Silk Mills Road Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Cycle route between Killams Avenue and town centre via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY20 Page 34 Mountfields Avenue , Mount Walk and High Street Future Transport Strategy Foot/cycle way between southern end of Killams and Blackbrook Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY21 Page 34 parallel to M5. Future Transport Strategy Cycle way linking Haydon Lane, Lisieux Way, Victoria Park and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY22 Page 34 town centre. Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route through Taunton town centre along East Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY23 Page 35 Reach. Future Transport Strategy Extended pedestrianisation in Taunton town centre to include Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY24 increased cycle access on East Street, High Street, Corporation Page 35 Future Transport Strategy Street and North Street New foot/cycle bridge over railway linking Taunton town centre Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY25 Page 35 and Lyngford. Future Transport Strategy Green link from town centre to Neroche Harepath trail on the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY26 Page 35 Blackdown Hills. Future Transport Strategy Foot/cycle way linking Halcon in Taunton East to the north Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY27 Page 35 through the green wedge to the Quantock Hills. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Silk Mills Road and Staplegrove Road via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY3 Page 34 Bindon Road Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route from Silk Mills Park & Ride site to Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY4 Page 34 Taunton town centre via Frieze Hill and Clarence Street. Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route from Silk Mills Park & Ride site to Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY5 Page 34 Bishops Hull on the eastern side of the carriageway. Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Improved cycle link between Bishops Hull and the town centre Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY6 Page 34 via Heron Drive, SCAT and Castle Street Future Transport Strategy Cycle link from Corkscrew Lane via Greenwood Road, Leslie Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY7 Page 34 Avenue and Chip Lane Future Transport Strategy Cycle link from TauntonAcademy via Cheddon Road and Station Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY8 Page 34 Road Future Transport Strategy Cycle way linking TauntonAcademy, Dorchester Road, Lyngford Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY9 Page 34 Road and Winkworth Way Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW1 Improved junction on B3227 at Station Road in Norton Fitzwarren Page 36 Future Transport Strategy New road from Bridgwater Road to A3259 to south of Monkton Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW10 Page 36 Heathfield Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions at Henlade along A358 to M5 from planned Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW11 Page 36 Park and Ride Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW2 Completion of a bypass for Norton Fitzwarren Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Junction connecting new road through development south of Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW3 Page 36 Norton Fitzwarren with A3065 Silk Mills Road Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions along A358 (Staplegrove Road) from Norton Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW4 Page 36 Fitzwarren into Taunton town centre Future Transport Strategy New access road from A38 to possible new housing site at Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW5 Page 36 Comeytrowe Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number New link roads to the north of Staplegrove to facilitate new Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW6 development, with potential for including a further link to the Page 36 Future Transport Strategy north-east (Cheddon Road to Bossington Drive) Improved junctions along A3259 between Monkton Heathfield Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW7 Page 36 and town centre Future Transport Strategy A bypass for Henlade combined with greater traffic calming Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW8 through the village as part of wider A303/A358 improvement Page 36 Future Transport Strategy package Improved junctions from M5 along A358 (Toneway) and into Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW9 Page 36 Taunton town centre Future Transport Strategy New or improved bus priority route from Monkton Heathfield Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT1 Page 35 along A3259 to Taunton town centre via Taunton railway station Future Transport Strategy Ilminster Road bus-only gate to be upgraded to operate in two Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT10 Page 35 directions Future Transport Strategy Improved public transport access from Park and Ride site on Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT11 Page 35 Silk Mills Road (A3065) to junction with Mountway Road Future Transport Strategy Enhanced bus service (better information, vehicles, stops and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT12 shelters etc) linking Wellington, Taunton and Bridgwater along Page 35 Future Transport Strategy the A38 Quality Bus Partnerships to deliver enhanced bus services for Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT2 Pyrland, Lyngford, Lambrook, Holway, Comeytrowe, Galmington Page 35 Future Transport Strategy and from town centre to Norton Fitzwarren

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT3 New Park and Ride site at Monkton Heathfield (600 spaces) Page 35 Future Transport Strategy New or improved bus priority from Henlade at planned Park and Ride at Cambria Farm (1000 spaces) to Taunton town centre Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT4 Page 35 using high quality bus corridors with bus priority, bus-only gates Future Transport Strategy and bus lanes where possible as well as improved cycle facilities, New or improved bus priority from possible Comeytrowe Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT5 development to Taunton town centre following the path of the Page 35 Future Transport Strategy A38 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT6 Improved passenger waiting facilities at Taunton bus station Page 35 Future Transport Strategy High Frequency Rapid Transit route from possible Comeytrowe Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT7 Page 35 development to Taunton town centre Future Transport Strategy Interchange facilities and better integration of bus and rail Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT8 Page 35 services at Taunton railway station Future Transport Strategy Expansion of existing Park and Ride facilities at Silk Mills (from Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT9 Page 35 600 to 1000 spaces) Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM1 North East of Norton Fitzwarren Page 35 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM2 Junction of Staple grove Road with Bindon Road Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM3 Junction of Wellington Road with Castle Street Page 36 Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM4 Junction of East Reach with South Street Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM5 Along A3259 west of Maidenbrook Lane Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM6 Exit of town on approach to M5 Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM7 A38 approach from Wellington to Taunton Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VW8 On approach from Ilminster before Henlade Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from town centre along B3187 to A38 with possible Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - CY1 Page 40 extension all the way to Taunton. Future Transport Strategy Improved bus services (e.g. better information, vehicles stops and shelters) and bus priority along the A38 serving Wellington, Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - PT3 Page 39 Taunton and Bridgwater, with links to Taunton railway station Future Transport Strategy and RichardHuishCollege. Increase cycle parking provision. Deficiencies in the provision of parking opportunities for more sustainable modes of transport in existing developments are not uncommon in Somerset so the provision of additional cycle parking facilities at key destinations PRK - PM2.1 Parking Strategy Page 17 will be encouraged by the County Council. Options for new and better cycle parking facilities include hoops attached to lamp posts, as trialled in Camden. Each ‘cycle hoop’ provides parking space for two bicycles. 17 Cycle parking 'hubs' in Taunton,

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Bridgwater and Yeovil have been proposed and additional bicycle parking at key points on the County's cycling network will also help to encourage healthy travel. Reduce on-street parking provision in town centres. One way of achieving a reduction in on-street parking in areas where there is pressure on public space is through schemes like the Taunton Town Centre Pedestrian Improvement Proposal. The proposal aims to increase the priority given to pedestrians, cyclists and PRK - PM4.1 public transport users in the centre of Taunton. Such schemes Parking Strategy Page 24 would help improve the quality of the public realm benefiting local businesses and reduce the negative impacts of transport by encouraging people to find alternatives to town centre parking. Careful consideration will be given to the access needs of delivery vehicles.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Enhanced bus service (e.g. better information, vehicles, Page 28 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future BTW-BDG - PT4 stops and shelters etc) linking Wellington, Taunton and Transport Strategy Bridgwater along the A38 corridor Enhanced bus service (better information, vehicles, Page 35 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future BTW-TAU - PT12 stops and shelters etc) linking Wellington, Taunton and Transport Strategy Bridgwater along the A38 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY2 Cycle route from town centre to Tonedale. Transport Strategy Cycle route from town centre south west along Mantle Page 40 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future BTW-WEL - CY3 Street with possible link to Courtland Road via the Transport Strategy footpath alongside CourtfieldSchool. Cycle route from town centre south along Swains Lane Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY4 and South Street Transport Strategy Cycle route from Holyoake Street to Taunton Road at Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY5 Longforth Farm and Cade’s Farm. Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route from Rockwell Green to the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY6 sports centre and Station Road. Transport Strategy Cycle route between Westpark and the town centre via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY7 Cades Farm and Gay Close. Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY8 Cycle route between Bagley Road and the town centre. Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number New road between Taunton Road and B3187 (Milverton Page 40 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future BTW-WEL - HW1 Road/Station Road) to link and serve new developments Transport Strategy at Longforth Farm and Tonedale Junction improvements at Chelston Roundabout, A38 Page 40 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future BTW-WEL - HW2 Hockholler junction and the Nynehead/Wellington Transport Strategy junction. New park and bus facilities at Chelston roundabout (250 Page 39 spaces) and at Rockwell Green (25 spaces), incorporating improved bus services and providing car Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future BTW-WEL - PT1 parking along the route of existing bus services. Transport Strategy Rockwell Green to have bus interchange facilities to improve the experience of bus users. Possible reopened railway station linking Wellington to Page 39 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future BTW-WEL - PT2 the national network, integrating with other transport Transport Strategy modes and providing an alternative to use of the M5. Improved bus services (e.g. better information, vehicles Page 39 stops and shelters) and bus priority along the A38 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future BTW-WEL - PT3 serving Wellington, Taunton and Bridgwater, with links Transport Strategy to Taunton railway station and RichardHuishCollege. Bus route serving areas around the town rather than Page 39 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Future BTW-WEL - PT4 people having to change in the centre to go to another Transport Strategy part of the town.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Increase cycle parking provision. Deficiencies in the provision of parking opportunities for more sustainable modes of transport in existing developments are not uncommon in Somerset so the provision of additional cycle parking facilities at key destinations will be encouraged by the County Council. Options for new and PRK - PM2.1 better cycle parking facilities include hoops attached to lamp Parking Strategy Page 17 posts, as trialled in Camden. Each ‘cycle hoop’ provides parking space for two bicycles. 17 Cycle parking 'hubs' in Taunton, Bridgwater and Yeovil have been proposed and additional bicycle parking at key points on the County's cycling network will also help to encourage healthy travel.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Ensuring more opportunities for people to use sustainable Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS1 Page 21 transport and Communication Strategy Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS2 Making sure people know about sustainable transport options Page 21 and Communication Strategy Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS3 Making sure people can use sustainable transport Page 21 and Communication Strategy Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS4 Helping people understand transport options Page 21 and Communication Strategy Helping people decide the best choice of transport and assess Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS5 Page 21 the options and Communication Strategy Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS6 Helping people find accurate information whilst on the move Page 21 and Communication Strategy New road between Bristol Road and Taunton Road running adjacent to the M5 to deliver bus priority, reduce environmental Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW2 impacts of existing traffic and provide better links for walkers Page 29 Future Transport Strategy and cyclists to Broadway, Monmouth Street and Bath Road from surrounding areas. Two new 'Park and Bus' sites to the south and north of Bridgwater linked to future improvements for pedestrians in the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT1 Page 28 town centre - these would include parking restrictions and new Future Transport Strategy and improved pedestrian crossings and refuges

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Enhanced bus services (e.g. better information, vehicles, stops and shelters) on the A38, linking the southern Park & Bus site Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT2 Page 28 to the northern Park & Bus site via Bristol Road and Bath Road, Future Transport Strategy and serving the NE Bridgwater development New or improved bus priority between the new southern Park Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT3 Page 28 and Bus site and Bridgwater town centre. Future Transport Strategy Enhanced bus service (e.g. better information, vehicles, stops Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT4 and shelters etc) linking Wellington, Taunton and Bridgwater Page 28 Future Transport Strategy along the A38 corridor Improve and transform the perception of the principal arterials Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT5 into the town including the A38, A39 and the A372, including Page 28 Future Transport Strategy introducing priority bus lanes. Improved junctions at Henlade along A358 to M5 from planned Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW11 Page 36 Park and Ride Future Transport Strategy New or improved bus priority route from Monkton Heathfield Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT1 Page 35 along A3259 to Taunton town centre via Taunton railway station Future Transport Strategy Ilminster Road bus-only gate to be upgraded to operate in two Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT10 Page 35 directions Future Transport Strategy

Improved public transport access from Park and Ride site on Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT11 Page 35 Silk Mills Road (A3065) to junction with Mountway Road Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Enhanced bus service (better information, vehicles, stops and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT12 shelters etc) linking Wellington, Taunton and Bridgwater along Page 35 Future Transport Strategy the A38 Quality Bus Partnerships to deliver enhanced bus services for Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT2 Pyrland, Lyngford, Lambrook, Holway, Comeytrowe, Galmington Page 35 Future Transport Strategy and from town centre to Norton Fitzwarren Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT3 New Park and Ride site at Monkton Heathfield (600 spaces) Page 35 Future Transport Strategy New or improved bus priority from Henlade at planned Park and Ride at Cambria Farm (1000 spaces) to Taunton town centre Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT4 Page 35 using high quality bus corridors with bus priority, bus-only gates Future Transport Strategy and bus lanes where possible as well as improved cycle facilities, New or improved bus priority from possible Comeytrowe Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT5 development to Taunton town centre following the path of the Page 35 Future Transport Strategy A38 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT6 Improved passenger waiting facilities at Taunton bus station Page 35 Future Transport Strategy High Frequency Rapid Transit route from possible Comeytrowe Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT7 Page 35 development to Taunton town centre Future Transport Strategy interchange facilities and better integration of bus and rail Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT8 Page 35 services at Taunton railway station Future Transport Strategy Expansion of existing Park and Ride facilities at Silk Mills (from Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT9 Page 35 600 to 1000 spaces) Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number New park and bus facilities at Chelston roundabout (250 spaces) and at Rockwell Green (25 spaces), incorporating improved bus Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - PT1 services and providing car parking along the route of existing Page 39 Future Transport Strategy bus services. Rockwell Green to have bus interchange facilities to improve the experience of bus users. Improved bus services (e.g. better information, vehicles stops and shelters) and bus priority along the A38 serving Wellington, Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - PT3 Page 39 Taunton and Bridgwater, with links to Taunton railway station Future Transport Strategy and RichardHuishCollege. Bus route serving areas around the town rather than people Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - PT4 Page 39 having to change in the centre to go to another part of the town. Future Transport Strategy Bus and Community Transport Services - We will do what we can to maintain essential services in the early years of this plan FTP - SUS 2 Schedule of Policies Page 11 and work to improve the way services work together and provide better bus information during its later years. Trial the use of bus lanes by motorcycles with the intention to MYC - HD8 extend to the rest of the County if successful (including any new Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 bus lanes introduced in the future). Reduce on-street parking provision in town centres. One way of achieving a reduction in on-street parking in areas where there is pressure on public space is through schemes like the Taunton Town Centre Pedestrian Improvement Proposal. The proposal PRK - PM4.1 Parking Strategy Page 24 aims to increase the priority given to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users in the centre of Taunton. Such schemes would help improve the quality of the public realm benefiting local businesses and reduce the negative impacts of transport

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number by encouraging people to find alternatives to town centre parking. Careful consideration will be given to the access needs of delivery vehicles. Identify opportunities for small scale park and ride schemes at sensitive rural attractions. There will be a few locations where a small scale park and ride will be a highly feasible solution to PRK - PP4.1 Parking Strategy Page 44 the problem of accessing a tourist attraction. A shuttle bus service will transfer car-borne visitors back and forth between a suitable car parking area and the attraction. Park and Ride Sites Policy - The provision of park and ride sites will be considered where there is a need to reduce the impacts PRK - PP5 of traffic on congested radial routes into town centres, at sensitive Parking Strategy Page 44 visitor attractions and/or where it is required to relocate commuter parking to edge of town locations. Identify opportunities for ‘park and go’ schemes. - ‘Park and go’ schemes differ from traditional park and ride as they enable the use of other modes, e.g. pool bikes and enhanced existing bus routes, rather than requiring dedicated bus services to be created. This can reduce the implementation costs and make a PRK - PP5.1 Parking Strategy Page 44 business case viable where a traditional park and ride would be marginal. There may be some potential for ‘park and go’ schemes to operate on a part-time basis where shared use parking can alleviate demand at peak times. For example, in Norwich sites at schools are used on Saturdays.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Parking at Public Transport Interchanges Policy - Provision of increased bicycle parking at bus and train stations will be PRK – PP6 encouraged. Additional customer car parking will be viewed Parking Strategy Page 45 favourably, provided that its management is aligned with relevant parking and traffic management policies for the area. Transport Requirements for New Nuclear Development The TAD - HIN 1 County Council will require the developer of new nuclear power Transport & Development Page 17 stations in Somerset to: Provide sustainable transport solutions for access to the site that workers and visitors will be required to use. This should include provision of public transport priority measures on key TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 routes from associated development sites to the main site for construction and other vehicles, providing a beneficial transport legacy; Provide sustainable transport linkages to and from all associated TAD - HIN 1 development sites to provide access to employment, education, Transport & Development Page 17 retail, leisure and health care facilities; Ensure that existing public transport services are protected TAD - HIN 1 throughout the construction, operation and decommissioning of Transport & Development Page 17 the Hinkley Point nuclear power stations; Requirement of an Evidence-Based Approach An evidence-based approach will be taken to determine the TAD - HIN 2 effectiveness of the proposed transport interventions for the Transport & Development Page 19 implementation of the HPC transport/freight strategy. We will require the HPC project promoter to adhere to performance

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number criteria in relation to key parts of the transport network. It should be noted that as such, a transport strategy package of measures will be expected to meet this approach, which would include: Public transport provision, including waiting facilities, support TAD - HIN 2 for existing and additional services, and priority measures that Transport & Development Page 19 will ensure public transport journey time reliability; Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to promote and support the TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 use of public transport facilities; TAD - HIN 2 Park and Ride facilities if demonstrated as necessary; Transport & Development Page 19 TAD - HIN 2 Coach and rail facilities; Transport & Development Page 19 Evidence for the Development Consent Application Prior to the Development Consent Application to the IPC the Council will TAD - HIN 3 require the following evidence to be in place to enable the robust Transport & Development Page 20 development of a Statement of Common Ground and a Local Impact Report: A Transport Assessment to cover the construction and operation of the site and associated developments, including an TAD - HIN 3 assessment of the required access arrangements, likely impacts, Transport & Development Page 20 appropriate mitigation and improvements to the transport system with completed technical audits; A Transport Strategy and associated evidential base for TAD - HIN 3 managing freight waste and people movements associated with Transport & Development Page 20 the construction of the development;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number A Travel Plan for the construction phase; including mode share targets for access to and from the main site and each associated TAD - HIN 3 development site; directly linked to parking standards, provision Transport & Development Page 20 of access infrastructure, provision of sustainable transport linkages and design of development layouts; Full transport assessments and travel plans for any other TAD - HIN 3 significant related development proposals that emerge such as Transport & Development Page 20 induction facilities; A Travel Plan to manage access to the development in its TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 operational phase; A Visitor Management Plan to manage visitor access to the site TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 and maximise access by sustainable transport; Traffic Management Plans to manage unforeseen incidents on TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 the Transport network; Construction Management Plan for HGV and construction worker TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 movements; and Agreed monitoring, control and enforcement proposals for all TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 aspects of movement. Agreements Prior to Commencement of Construction Prior to TAD - HIN 4 commencement of construction the Council will require the Transport & Development Page 20 following to be agreed with the relevant authorities and agencies: TAD - HIN 4 Site specific travel plans for each associated development site; Transport & Development Page 20

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Final detailed freight management plans based on actual TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 materials sourcing; TAD - HIN 4 Final detailed waste management plans; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of agreed access arrangements and necessary TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 controls; TAD - HIN 4 Implementation of an agreed transport mitigation package; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of visitor management, traffic management, TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 monitoring and enforcement arrangements; and TAD - HIN 4 Any required financial contributions Transport & Development Page 20

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number We will improve cycle linkages and networks through-out Active Travel Strategy - Cycling Page 18 ACT - CS1 Somerset taking into account the location. Strategy We will support increased community and stakeholder Active Travel Strategy - Cycling Page 18 ACT - CS2 involvement in the development of the cycle network Strategy We will ensure developers fully consider the needs of cyclists Page 18 Active Travel Strategy - Cycling ACT - CS3 within their development design and any associated Strategy improvements We will support and promote campaigns to increase cycling Active Travel Strategy - Cycling Page 19 ACT - CS4 across all segments of the population within Somerset Strategy We will support the use, and help to develop, the leisure cycle Active Travel Strategy - Cycling Page 19 ACT - CS5 network to realise its economic potential for Somerset Strategy Cycle route along the A38 corridor between ExpressPark and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 28 BTW-BDG - CY1 Cross Rifles roundabout. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Wills Road and Hamp Streetvia Gloucester Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 29 BTW-BDG - CY10 and Hamp Brook. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Rhode Lane and the A38 via Wills Road, Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 29 BTW-BDG - CY11 the urban footpath and Ringwood Road Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Rhode Lane and Hamp Avenue via green Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 29 BTW-BDG - CY12 field adjacent to Hamp Brook Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Broadlands Lane to town centre via Durleigh Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 29 BTW-BDG - CY13 Road, St Matthews Field and canal towpath. Future Transport Strategy

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number Cycle route from Wemdon Road to the town centre via Halesleigh Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 29 BTW-BDG - CY14 Road, Lyndale Avenue and West Quay. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Church Rd Wembdon to Bridgwater Community Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 29 BTW-BDG - CY15 College via St George'sChurch, Western Way and Union Street Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Chilton Trinity to the town centre via West Quay. Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 29 BTW-BDG - CY16 Future Transport Strategy Utilising the waterways and green network - new shared Page 29 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY17 walk/cycle route from the north of Bridgwater into the town centre, Future Transport Strategy following the route of the River Parrett. Creating pedestrian oriented priority streets by designing in self Page 29 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY18 enforcing traffic calming and road safety measures such as Future Transport Strategy shared space within the town centre core. Celebration Mile - improving pedestrian and cycle links from the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 29 BTW-BDG - CY19 College and railway station to the town centre. Future Transport Strategy New shared walk/cycle route from Bristol Road to Bath Road Page 28 including foot/cycle bridge to cross the railway line to make it Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY2 easier for users from the east of the town to access the town Future Transport Strategy centre. Cycle route along the A39 corridor from Bower Lane to Cross Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 28 BTW-BDG - CY3 Rifles roundabout. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Bower Lane to Parkway via Windsor Road and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 28 BTW-BDG – CY4 Bridgwater CommunitySchool Future Transport Strategy

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number Cycle route from Bower Lane Page 28 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY5 to the town centre via Avebury Drive, Parkway, Redgate Street Future Transport Strategy and St John Street

Cycle route from Bedford Close to the train station via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 29 BTW-BDG - CY6 Sedgemoor Road and Westonzoyland Road Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from the Regional Rural Business Centre at Page 29 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY7 Huntworth roundabout to the town centre via the eastern side Future Transport Strategy of the A38,Marsh Lane and Salmon Parade Cycle route from North Petherton to the town centre via the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 29 BTW-BDG - CY8 western side of the A38, canal towpath and Old Taunton Road Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from Stockmoor village to the town centre via Page 29 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY9 Stockmoor Rhyne, King George Drive, Hamp Avenue, Future Transport Strategy Middlestream Rhyme and Broadway New road between Bristol Road and Taunton Road running Page 29 adjacent to the M5 to deliver bus priority, reduce environmental Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW2 impacts of existing traffic and provide better links for walkers Future Transport Strategy and cyclists to Broadway, Monmouth Street and Bath Road from surrounding areas Improved junctions in Broadway area considering the needs of Page 30 non-car users, potentially using improved traffic light Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW6 co-ordination and other intelligent transport technology to provide Future Transport Strategy safer crossings with less waiting time.

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number Completion of the shared footway/cycle route between Roake Page 33 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY1 Lane, Norton Fitzwarren and Cross Keys roundabout Future Transport Strategy (A248/A2054). Cycle link from Bossington Drive via Cleeve Road and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY10 Priorswood Road Future Transport Strategy North/south link between HeathfieldCommunitySchool and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY11 Halcon via Dyers Lane and Bridgwater Road Future Transport Strategy Improved cycle link between Creech St Michael and the town Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY12 centre using the Bridgwater and Taunton canal towpath. Future Transport Strategy Cycle link between Ruishton and Taunton town centre using the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY13 riverside path. Future Transport Strategy Cycle link between HankridgeFarmRetailPark and the town Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY14 centre via Roman Road and Barrow Drive Future Transport Strategy Cycle link between Henlade and the town centre via junction 25 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY15 of the M5 and Hamilton Road Future Transport Strategy Improved cycle link between Blackbrook Park Avenue and the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY16 town centre via HamiltonPark and Hammett Street. Future Transport Strategy Link between Comeytrowe Road and the town centre via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY17 Galmington Road, Parkfield Walk and Manor Road Future Transport Strategy Cycle link between Church Road, Trull and the town centre via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY18 Wild Oake Lane, Sherford Road Fons George and High Street. Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle link between Sherford Road and Mountfield Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY19 Road Future Transport Strategy

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number Cycle way linking Bishops Lydeard, Cotford St Luke, Norton Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY2 Fitzwarren and Silk Mills Road Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Killams Avenue and town centre via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY20 Mountfields Avenue, Mount Walk and High Street Future Transport Strategy Foot/cycle way between southern end of Killams and Blackbrook Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY21 parallel to M5. Future Transport Strategy Cycle way linking Haydon Lane, Lisieux Way, Victoria Park and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY22 town centre. Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route through Taunton town centre along East Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 35 BTW-TAU - CY23 Reach. Future Transport Strategy Extended pedestrianisation in Taunton town centre to include Page 35 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY24 increased cycle access on East Street, High Street, Corporation Future Transport Strategy Street and North Street New foot/cycle bridge over railway linking Taunton town centre Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 35 BTW-TAU - CY25 and Lyngford. Future Transport Strategy Green link from town centre to Neroche Harepath trail on the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 35 BTW-TAU - CY26 Blackdown Hills. Future Transport Strategy Foot/cycle way linking Halcon in Taunton East to the north Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 35 BTW-TAU - CY27 through the green wedge to the Quantock Hills. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Silk Mills Road and Staplegrove Road via Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY3 Bindon Road Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route from Silk Mills Park & Ride site to Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY4 Taunton town centre via Frieze Hill and Clarence Street Future Transport Strategy

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number Shared walk/cycle route from Silk Mills Park & Ride site to Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY5 Bishops Hull on the eastern side of the carriageway. Future Transport Strategy Improved cycle link between Bishops Hull and the town centre Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY6 via Heron Drive, SCAT and Castle Street. Future Transport Strategy Cycle link from Corkscrew Lane via Greenway Road, Leslie Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY7 Avenue and Chip Lane. Future Transport Strategy Cycle link from TauntonAcademy via Cheddon Road and Station Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY8 Road Future Transport Strategy Cycle way linking TauntonAcademy, Dorchester Road, Lyngford Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 34 BTW-TAU - CY9 Road and Winkworth Way Future Transport Strategy New or improved bus priority from Henlade at planned Park and Page 35 Ride at Cambria Farm (1000 spaces) to Taunton town centre Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT4 using high quality bus corridors with bus priority, bus-only gates Future Transport Strategy and bus lanes where possible as well as improved cycle facilities, Cycle route from town centre along B3187 to A38 with possible Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY1 . extension all the way to Taunton. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from town centre to Tonedale. Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY2 Future Transport Strategy Cycle route from town centre south west along Mantle Street Page 40 Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - CY3 with possible link to Courtland Road via the footpath alongside Future Transport Strategy CourtfieldSchool. Cycle route from town centre south along Swains Lane and Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY4 South Street Future Transport Strategy

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number Cycle route from Holyoake Street to Taunton Road at Longforth Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY5 Farm and Cade’s Farm. Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route from Rockwell Green to the sports centre Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY6 and Station Road. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Westpark and the town centre via Cades Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY7 Farm and Gay Close. Future Transport Strategy Cycle route between Bagley Road and the town centre. Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington Page 40 BTW-WEL - CY8 Future Transport Strategy School Travel - We will help people walk and cycle to Somerset’s Page 61 FTP - EDU 1 schools and make the school transport services we provide more Schedule of Policies efficient. Stay Active - We will help people be more active by giving them Page 73 FTP - HLT 1 more opportunities to travel in a healthy way, such as by walking Schedule of Policies or cycling. Cycling - We will encourage people to cycle more by helping Page 20 them to make smarter travel choices and get better cycling skills. FTP - SUS 4 Schedule of Policies We will support the provision of appropriate and well connected cycling facilities. Rights of Way - We will work to maintain our Rights of Way Page 24 FTP - SUS 6 network and improve the information available to help people Schedule of Policies use them. Local planning authorities should, through their local Page 67 PRK - EC8.1 development frameworks, set maximum parking standards for Parking Strategy non-residential development in their area, ensuring alignment

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number with the policies in the relevant local transport plan and, where relevant, the regional strategy. Local planning authorities should not set minimum parking standards for development, other than for parking for disabled people. In setting their maximum standards, local planning authorities Page 67 should take into account: the need to encourage access to development for those without use of a car and promote sustainable transport choices, including cycling and walking; the need to reduce carbon emissions; current, and likely future, levels of public transport accessibility; the need to reduce the amount of land needed for development; the need to tackle congestion; the need to work towards the attainment of air quality PRK - EC8.2 objectives; the need to enable schemes to fit into central urban Parking Strategy sites and promote linked trips; the need to make provision for adequate levels of good quality secure parking in town centres to encourage investment and maintain their vitality and viability; the need to encourage the shared use of parking, particularly in town centres and as part of major developments; the need to provide for appropriate disabled parking and access; the needs of different business sizes and types and major employers; and the differing needs of rural and urban areas. Survey public cycle parking needs in town centres. This option 16 is considered to be a minimum requirement for the development PRK - PM1.1 of local parking strategies. The survey will audit the existing Parking Strategy provision and make recommendations for new locations for cycle parking facilities.

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number Increase cycle parking provision. Deficiencies in the provision Page 17 of parking opportunities for more sustainable modes of transport in existing developments are not uncommon in Somerset so the provision of additional cycle parking facilities at key destinations will be encouraged by the County Council. Options for new and PRK - PM2.1 better cycle parking facilities include hoops attached to lamp Parking Strategy posts, as trialled in Camden. Each ‘cycle hoop’ provides parking space for two bicycles. 17 Cycle parking 'hubs' in Taunton, Bridgwater and Yeovil have been proposed and additional bicycle parking at key points on the County's cycling network will also help to encourage healthy travel. Seek and support innovative parking solutions in eco-towns and Page 18 other developments with higher standards of sustainability. The inclusion of ‘car-free’ residential areas is a design principle of eco-towns. The principle aims to encourage reductions in car ownership and discourage car use, in part by parking restraint and management. For example, parking may be limited but supported by strategies for home deliveries; car parks may be separated from residential areas; a parking space in a car park PRK - PM2.2 Parking Strategy at the edge of a development may be rented or purchased at a cost that is separate from the cost of buying or renting a home. Proposals for provision above or below the standards set out in chapters five and six must be supported by evidence detailing the local circumstances that justify the deviation and must be included in the developer's Travel Plan. Parking facilities for cyclists, including parking or storage facilities in the home, are particularly important in eco-developments.

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number Reduce on-street parking provision in town centres. One way Page 24 of achieving a reduction in on-street parking in areas where there is pressure on public space is through schemes like the Taunton Town Centre Pedestrian Improvement Proposal. The proposal aims to increase the priority given to pedestrians, cyclists and PRK - PM4.1 public transport users in the centre of Taunton. Such schemes Parking Strategy would help improve the quality of the public realm benefiting local businesses and reduce the negative impacts of transport by encouraging people to find alternatives to town centre parking. Careful consideration will be given to the access needs of delivery vehicles. Designate areas in town centres where parking is limited or Page 24 permit controlled. District councils should consider whether they wish to implement this option when developing their Core Strategies. The measure will help improve the quality of town PRK - PM4.2 centres by reducing the dominance of vehicular traffic and Parking Strategy opening up the streets to pedestrians and cyclists. Fewer vehicles entering town centres will reduce severance and the unnecessary circulation of traffic. Careful consideration should be given to the access needs of delivery vehicles. Residential standards have been developed to ensure that car, Page 40 cycle and motorcycle parking provided for new homes is sufficient to meet the needs of both current and future occupiers (including 16 amp charging points, or any future standardised PRK - PP2 Parking Strategy equipment, for electric cars), whilst avoiding over-provision. Flexibility of Countywide Standards will be considered where they are justified by fully funded Travel Plan measures including parking management. New residential developments will be

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number designed and located to encourage sustainable transport choices . Unallocated parking areas will be incorporated to meet the needs of visitors and appropriate shared use parking arrangements considered. Ensure cycle parking in new residential development is secure Page 40 and covered. Minimum cycle parking standards are likely to be ineffective if the facilities provided are not sufficiently secure and weather-proof. However, really high security levels may be unachievable, particularly in developments such as blocks of flats where cycle parking facilities are likely to be communal. PRK - PP2.1 Parking Strategy Good design, ample lighting and choice of location can improve security and LPAs can actively encourage both. Developers can also be made aware of the modern space saving cycle storage systems that are available. Protection from the elements is also a necessity to encourage cycle ownership and increase the take up of healthy sustainable modes. Encourage the provision of unallocated car parking for residents. Page 41 - The provision of unallocated spaces as part of the overall parking supply encourages better urban design and makes more efficient use of land than providing only allocated spaces. Providing the average number of spaces required in allocated PRK - PP2.3 Parking Strategy bays can lead to some households having empty parking spaces and others looking to park additional vehicles elsewhere. In addition, well designed and located unallocated spaces can provide a psychological incentive to adopt more sustainable travel patterns.

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number Non-Residential Parking Standards Policy Maximum car Page 42 standards, optimum motorcycle standards and minimum cycle and blue badge parking standards have been developed for non-residential use classes. Departures from these standards PRK - PP3 will be considered where the Transport Assessment/Statement Parking Strategy for the proposed development provides sufficiently robust evidence to justify the departure and where a fully funded Travel Plan is secured, supported by comprehensive monitoring of parking activity. Identify opportunities for ‘park and go’ schemes. - ‘Park and go’ Page 44 schemes differ from traditional park and ride as they enable the use of other modes, e.g. pool bikes and enhanced existing bus routes, rather than requiring dedicated bus services to be created. This can reduce the implementation costs and make a PRK - PP5.1 Parking Strategy business case viable where a traditional park and ride would be marginal. There may be some potential for ‘park and go’ schemes to operate on a part-time basis where shared use parking can alleviate demand at peak times. For example, in Norwich sites at schools are used on Saturdays. Parking at Public Transport Interchanges Policy - Provision of Page 45 increased bicycle parking at bus and train stations will be PRK – PP6 encouraged. Additional customer car parking will be viewed Parking Strategy favourably, provided that its management is aligned with relevant parking and traffic management policies for the area. Provide extra cycle parking at stations. New development that Page 45 PRK - PP6.2 creates extra demand for rail travel should assess whether Parking Strategy sufficient cycle parking of adequate quality is available at the

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number relevant stations at the planning application stage. A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan should include any required mitigation and funding mechanisms. Transport Requirements for New Nuclear Development The Page 17 TAD - HIN 1 County Council will require the developer of new nuclear power Transport & Development stations in Somerset to: Ensure that the needs of cyclists and pedestrians are protected Page 17 and enhanced throughout the construction and operation of the proposed nuclear power station. This should include enhanced TAD - HIN 1 pedestrian and cycle facilities from associated development sites Transport & Development to the centres of nearby towns and villages, including provision of the Bristol Road / Bath Road link and rail crossing in Bridgwater; Protect current Public Rights of Way (PRoW) in and around Page 17 Hinkley Point and associated development sites, and where TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development stop-ups are required, ensure that PRoW are implemented that do not result in significant diversion lengths; Requirement of an Evidence-Based Approach An Page 19 evidence-based approach will be taken to determine the effectiveness of the proposed transport interventions for the implementation of the HPC transport/freight strategy. We will TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development require the HPC project promoter to adhere to performance criteria in relation to key parts of the transport network. It should be noted that as such, a transport strategy package of measures will be expected to meet this approach, which would include:

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number Pedestrian and cyclist facilities, including those which support Page 19 TAD - HIN 2 the use of public transport and support the provision of a high Transport & Development quality public realm; Evidence for the Development Consent Application Prior to the Page 20 Development Consent Application to the IPC the Council will TAD - HIN 3 require the following evidence to be in place to enable the robust Transport & Development development of a Statement of Common Ground and a Local Impact Report: A Transport Assessment to cover the construction and operation Page 20 of the site and associated developments, including an TAD - HIN 3 assessment of the required access arrangements, likely impacts, Transport & Development appropriate mitigation and improvements to the transport system with completed technical audits; A Transport Strategy and associated evidential base for Page 20 TAD - HIN 3 managing freight waste and people movements associated with Transport & Development the construction of the development; A Travel Plan for the construction phase; including mode share Page 20 targets for access to and from the main site and each associated TAD - HIN 3 development site; directly linked to parking standards, provision Transport & Development of access infrastructure, provision of sustainable transport linkages and design of development layouts; Full transport assessments and travel plans for any other Page 20 TAD - HIN 3 significant related development proposals that emerge such as Transport & Development induction facilities;

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Description Page Policy Original Document Number A Travel Plan to manage access to the development in its Page 20 TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development operational phase; A Visitor Management Plan to manage visitor access to the site Page 20 TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development and maximise access by sustainable transport; Agreed monitoring, control and enforcement proposals for all Page 20 TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development aspects of movement. Agreements Prior to Commencement of Construction Prior to Page 20 TAD - HIN 4 commencement of construction the Council will require the Transport & Development following to be agreed with the relevant authorities and agencies: TAD - HIN 4 Site specific travel plans for each associated development site; Transport & Development Page 20

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number FRT - P1.1 Issue a simple freight map based on existing freight routes. Freight Strategy Page 30 Address the perceptions’ of residents and the freight industry FRT - P1.2. Freight Strategy Page 30 though correspondence and ad hoc meetings. FRT - P1.3. Take advantage of existing research and best practice examples. Freight Strategy Page 30 FRT - P1.4 Continue FQP meetings. Freight Strategy Page 30 FRT - P1.5 Include freight issues in wider transport policies. Freight Strategy Page 30 Engage with relevant planning documents and applications, to FRT - P1.6 promote suitable provision for freight transport and the location Freight Strategy Page 30 of new developments in a way that supports rail freight. Lobby and work with the providers of routing resources to promote the inclusion of our freight routes in their products. FRT - P1.7 Promote the development of a national dialogue between local Freight Strategy Page 30 authorities, the freight industry and central government on freight issues. Working within Somerset County Council to improve signage FRT - P2.10 (and the route hierarchies that support signage) for large Freight Strategy Page 31 vehicles. FRT - P2.3 Providing information on the benefits freight transport delivers. Freight Strategy Page 31

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Downloadable ‘up our street’ information packs to help drivers access difficult locations in a better way. Developed with FRT - P2.7 Freight Strategy Page 31 interested businesses and communities and made available on webpage. Work with the Regional Freight Forum to explore the potential FRT - P2.9 Freight Strategy Page 31 for encouraging rail freight. More advanced interactive routing tools (such as journey FRT - P3.1 planners) which route hauliers according to Somerset County Freight Strategy Page 31 Council’s freight routes and restrictions. Producing and promoting a more developed webpage, FRT - P3.2 incorporating features discussed below and downloads for Freight Strategy Page 31 existing SatNavs. Establish a dataset detailing all of Somerset County Council’s FRT - P3.6 Freight Strategy Page 30 HGV relevant Traffic Regulation Orders. A package of studies designed to actively improve our understanding of issues raised in the preceding chapters, including: Research into how hauliers make routing decisions FRT - P3.7. Freight Strategy Page 30 and how we can help to improve them; Studies into the potential for promoting rail and water freight and safeguarding development sites suitable for these modes. We will help hauliers choose the most appropriate routes and FTP - ECN 5 work to improve communication between communities and the Schedule of Policies Page 52 hauliers that serve them.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Review parking facilities for freight vehicles. Somerset’s Freight Strategy recommends undertaking studies to help understand PRK - PM1.5 Parking Strategy Page 17 the existing and future provision for freight vehicles including parking, loading, waiting and overnight facilities. Encourage adequate provision for commercial vehicles in public car parks. There are a number of private truck stop facilities and public facilities are provided by some district authorities. However, there is a perception that these are not well matched with demand and do not offer the facilities drivers need. This PRK - PM3.8 Parking Strategy Page 22 results in concerns over parking in inappropriate areas, particularly in residential areas around popular destinations for HGVs. Sufficient public HGV parking is important to support Somerset’s businesses and minimise their impact on our communities. Reduce on-street parking provision in town centres. One way of achieving a reduction in on-street parking in areas where there is pressure on public space is through schemes like the Taunton Town Centre Pedestrian Improvement Proposal. The proposal aims to increase the priority given to pedestrians, cyclists and PRK - PM4.1 public transport users in the centre of Taunton. Such schemes Parking Strategy Page 24 would help improve the quality of the public realm benefiting local businesses and reduce the negative impacts of transport by encouraging people to find alternatives to town centre parking. Careful consideration will be given to the access needs of delivery vehicles.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Designate areas in town centres where parking is limited or permit controlled. District councils should consider whether they wish to implement this option when developing their Core Strategies. The measure will help improve the quality of town PRK - PM4.2 centres by reducing the dominance of vehicular traffic and Parking Strategy Page 24 opening up the streets to pedestrians and cyclists. Fewer vehicles entering town centres will reduce severance and the unnecessary circulation of traffic. Careful consideration should be given to the access needs of delivery vehicles. Transport Requirements for New Nuclear Development The TAD - HIN 1 County Council will require the developer of new nuclear power Transport & Development Page 17 stations in Somerset to: Provide sustainable transport solutions for access to the site that workers and visitors will be required to use. This should include provision of public transport priority measures on key TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 routes from associated development sites to the main site for construction and other vehicles, providing a beneficial transport legacy; Control and manage the flow of any road freight movement associated with the development in order to ensure appropriate TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 routes are used, avoid peak hour movement and to respond to incidents on the transport network; Requirement of an Evidence-Based Approach An evidence-based approach will be taken to determine the TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 effectiveness of the proposed transport interventions for the implementation of the HPC transport/freight strategy. We will

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number require the HPC project promoter to adhere to performance criteria in relation to key parts of the transport network. It should be noted that as such, a transport strategy package of measures will be expected to meet this approach, which would include: Evidence for the Development Consent Application Prior to the Development Consent Application to the IPC the Council will TAD - HIN 3 require the following evidence to be in place to enable the robust Transport & Development Page 20 development of a Statement of Common Ground and a Local Impact Report: A Transport Assessment to cover the construction and operation of the site and associated developments, including an TAD - HIN 3 assessment of the required access arrangements, likely impacts, Transport & Development Page 20 appropriate mitigation and improvements to the transport system with completed technical audits; A Transport Strategy and associated evidential base for TAD - HIN 3 managing freight waste and people movements associated with Transport & Development Page 20 the construction of the development; A Travel Plan for the construction phase; including mode share targets for access to and from the main site and each associated TAD - HIN 3 development site; directly linked to parking standards, provision Transport & Development Page 20 of access infrastructure, provision of sustainable transport linkages and design of development layouts; Full transport assessments and travel plans for any other TAD - HIN 3 significant related development proposals that emerge such as Transport & Development Page 20 induction facilities;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number A Travel Plan to manage access to the development in its TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 operational phase; A Visitor Management Plan to manage visitor access to the site TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 and maximise access by sustainable transport; Traffic Management Plans to manage unforeseen incidents on TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 the Transport network; Construction Management Plan for HGV and construction worker TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 movements; Agreed monitoring, control and enforcement proposals for all TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 aspects of movement. Agreements Prior to Commencement of Construction Prior to TAD - HIN 4 commencement of construction the Council will require the Transport & Development Page 20 following to be agreed with the relevant authorities and agencies: TAD - HIN 4 Site specific travel plans for each associated development site; Transport & Development Page 20 Final detailed freight management plans based on actual TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 materials sourcing; TAD - HIN 4 Final detailed waste management plans; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of agreed access arrangements and necessary TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 controls; TAD - HIN 4 Implementation of an agreed transport mitigation package; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of visitor management, traffic management, TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 monitoring and enforcement arrangements;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW1 Improved junctions along Durleigh Road and Spaxton Road Page 29 Future Transport Strategy New road between Bristol Road and Taunton Road running adjacent to the M5 to deliver bus priority, reduce environmental Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW2 impacts of existing traffic and provide better links for walkers Page 29 Future Transport Strategy and cyclists to Broadway,Monmouth Street and Bath Road from surrounding areas. Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW3 Improved junction on Westonzoyland Road and Dunwear Lane Page 29 Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions along Bristol Road into Bridgwater from the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW4 Page 30 north, to include the Cross Rifles junction Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW – BDG - HW5 Improved link from A39 Quantock Road to Spaxton Road Page 30 Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions in Broadway area considering the needs of non-car users, potentially using improved traffic light Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW6 Page 30 co-ordination and other intelligent transport technology to provide Future Transport Strategy safer crossings with less waiting time. Improved east to west link from A39 Quantock Road ridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW7 incorporating Bridgwater Northern Distributor road and realigned Page 30 Future Transport Strategy route using Little Sydenham link to relieve Bath Road Advanced traffic management on the approaches to the M5 to Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW8 Page 30 help direct travellers and manage roads more effectively Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW1 Improved junction on B3227 at Station Road in Norton Fitzwarren Page 36 Future Transport Strategy New road from Bridgwater Roadto A3259 to south of Monkton Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW10 Page 36 Heathfield Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions at Henlade along A358 to M5 from planned Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW11 Page 36 Park and Ride Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW2 Completion of a bypass for Norton Fitzwarren Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Junction connecting new road through development south of Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW3 Page 36 Norton Fitzwarren with A3065 Silk Mills Road Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions along A358 (Staplegrove Road) from Norton Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW4 Page 36 Fitzwarren into Taunton town centre Future Transport Strategy New access road from A38 to possible new housing site at Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW5 Page 36 Comeytrowe Future Transport Strategy New link roads to the north of Staplegrove to facilitate new Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW6 development, with potential for including a further link to the Page 36 Future Transport Strategy north-east (Cheddon Road to Bossington Drive) Improved junctions along A3259 between Monkton Heathfield Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW7 Page 36 and town centre Future Transport Strategy A bypass for Henlade combined with greater traffic calming Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW8 through the village as part of wider A303/A358 improvement Page 36 Future Transport Strategy package

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Improved junctions from M5 along A358 (Toneway) and into Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW9 Page 36 Taunton town centre Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM1 North East of Norton Fitzwarren Page 35 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM2 Junction of Staplegrove Road with Bindon Road Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM3 Junction of Wellington Road with Castle Street Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM4 Junction of East Reach with South Street Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM5 Along A3259 west of Maidenbrook Lane Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM6 Exit of town on approach to M5 Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM7 A38 approach from Wellington to Taunton Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VW8 On approach from Ilminster before Henlade Page 36 Future Transport Strategy New road between Taunton Road and B3187 (Milverton Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - HW1 Road/Station Road) to link and serve new developments at Page 40 Future Transport Strategy Longforth Farm and Tonedale Junction improvements at Chelston Roundabout, A38 Hockholler Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - HW2 Page 40 junction and the Nynehead/Wellington junction. Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number We will maintain our network in a way that makes best use of FTP - ECN 6 Schedule of Policies Page 56 the resources available. Create clear zones on the outside of bends that are identified as posing a risk to motorcyclists, or at least minimise the number MYC - HD1 Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 of signs used. Signs will share poles whenever possible and be positioned as far back from the road as is practicable. Promote the use of improved anti-skid service covers by utility companies when there is no choice but to locate new covers in MYC - HD2 critical locations for motorcyclists. These include approaches to Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 pedestrian crossings and junctions and other locations where motorcyclists may need to brake, turn or accelerate. Use prioritised risk assessment to identify sites where existing road restraint systems present a high risk to motorcyclists. Where appropriate carry out cost/benefit analyses of Bike Guard as a MYC - HD5 Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 means of reducing risk to motorcyclists. Fit Bike Guard at all new safety barrier installations where criteria demand, subject to the availability of funding. Transport Requirements for New Nuclear Development. The TAD - HIN 1 County Council will require the developer of new nuclear power Transport & Development Page 17 stations in Somerset to: Provide sustainable transport solutions for access to the site that workers and visitors will be required to use. This should include provision of public transport priority measures on key TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 routes from associated development sites to the main site for construction and other vehicles, providing a beneficial transport legacy;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Minimise the volume of road traffic associated with the development of the new power station especially at peak hours and during the peak tourism season between the months of TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 June, July and August. The efficient and safe functioning of key routes, including the M5, A38, A39, A361, A370, A371 and A372 must be protected; Provide necessary improvements to the transport network and public rights of way network to mitigate against any adverse impacts on the community, including but not limited to congestion, air quality and road safety impacts. For example: TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 Provide transport mitigation where additional traffic flows of the project exacerbate or cause highway congestion problems; and Provide safety improvements where the additional traffic flows of the project exacerbate or cause road safety problems. Any new major highway proposals are to be justified by a full New Approach To Appraisal (NATA) assessment. For example, the need for and (if required) route of a Bridgwater Northern Bypass should be established by a NATA type assessment, including an option based on the improvements needed in TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 Bridgwater if the bypass were not provided. The preferred route for the Cannington by-pass should also be justified through a NATA assessment. Appraisals should address potential impacts raised during consultation, such as the potential severance effect to BrymoreSchool of the western bypass option at Cannington; All proposed highway works are to be the subject of a full TAD - HIN 1 operational analysis and a road safety audit in accordance with Transport & Development Page 17 current guidance;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Agree and enable deployment of robust plans for managing TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 unforeseen incidents on the transport network; Monitor all movement associated with the development to ensure agreed mode share targets and thresholds for traffic congestion, TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 air quality and road safety are achieved during construction and operation; Requirement of an Evidence-Based Approach An evidence-based approach will be taken to determine the effectiveness of the proposed transport interventions for the implementation of the HPC transport/freight strategy. We will TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 require the HPC project promoter to adhere to performance criteria in relation to key parts of the transport network. It should be noted that as such, a transport strategy package of measures will be expected to meet this approach, which would include: Highway improvements, including junction improvements and TAD - HIN 2 more strategic network improvements identified through the Transport & Development Page 19 transport assessment process and associated evidence base; TAD - HIN 2 Road Safety Improvements; Transport & Development Page 19 TAD - HIN 2 Highways and bridge strengthening measures; Transport & Development Page 19 Transport monitoring strategy to assess effectiveness of TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 measures and identify further mitigation, where necessary.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Evidence for the Development Consent Application Prior to the Development Consent Application to the IPC the Council will TAD - HIN 3 require the following evidence to be in place to enable the robust Transport & Development Page 20 development of a Statement of Common Ground and a Local Impact Report: A Transport Assessment to cover the construction and operation of the site and associated developments, including an TAD - HIN 3 assessment of the required access arrangements, likely impacts, Transport & Development Page 20 appropriate mitigation and improvements to the transport system with completed technical audits; A Transport Strategy and associated evidential base for TAD - HIN 3 managing freight waste and people movements associated with Transport & Development Page 20 the construction of the development; A Travel Plan for the construction phase; including mode share targets for access to and from the main site and each associated TAD - HIN 3 development site; directly linked to parking standards, provision Transport & Development Page 20 of access infrastructure, provision of sustainable transport linkages and design of development layouts; Full transport assessments and travel plans for any other TAD - HIN 3 significant related development proposals that emerge such as Transport & Development Page 20 induction facilities; A Travel Plan to manage access to the development in its TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 operational phase; A Visitor Management Plan to manage visitor access to the site TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 and maximise access by sustainable transport;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Road Safety - We will work with partner organisations, for FTP - SAF -1 Schedule of Policies Page 66 example, by helping drivers and riders to improve their skills. Motorcycling - We will promote safe and responsible motorcycling FTP - SAF- 2 by working with our partners to deliver our road safety policy Schedule of Policies Page 68 and helping to improve parking provision. Create clear zones on the outside of bends that are identified as posing a risk to motorcyclists, or at least minimise the number MYC - HD1 Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 of signs used. Signs will share poles whenever possible and be positioned as far back from the road as is practicable. Promote the use of improved anti-skid service covers by utility companies when there is no choice but to locate new covers in MYC - HD2 critical locations for motorcyclists. These include approaches to Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 pedestrian crossings and junctions and other locations where motorcyclists may need to brake, turn or accelerate. Use accident statistics to prioritise locations for implementation MYC - HD3 of WYLIWYG schemes. New road scheme design should Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 incorporate WYLIWYG principles. Create a budget for funding motorcycle safety improvements in MYC - HD4 Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 the FTP. Use prioritised risk assessment to identify sites where existing MYC - HD5 road restraint systems present a high risk to motorcyclists. Where Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 appropriate carry out cost/benefit analyses of Bike Guard as a

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number means of reducing risk to motorcyclists. Fit Bike Guard at all new safety barrier installations where criteria demand, subject to the availability of funding. Expand facilities for reporting road defects (website, helpline) MYC - HD6 Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 and publicise at meetings and events. Provide maps of routes which have received winter maintenance MYC - HD7 Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 safety treatments on the new road safety website. Trial the use of bus lanes by motorcycles with the intention to MYC - HD8 extend to the rest of the County if successful (including any new Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 bus lanes introduced in the future). Monitor research on the effects of allowing motorcyclists to use MYC - HD9 Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 Advanced Stop Lines at traffic lights. Ensure that motorcycles receive adequate attention in the MYC - LP1 Motorcycle Strategy Page 45 creation and review of planning guidance documents. Ensure that the advice on conducting a site audit for motorcycle MYC - LP2 parking and any future guidance on provision for motorcyclists Motorcycle Strategy Page 45 included in the MfTP is adhered to by developers of new sites. Engage with the district councils and other stakeholders to undertake an audit of existing public parking provision for MYC - PP1 motorcycles. Establish and maintain a map and database Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 showing all locations with dimensions, capacities, security provision and other facilities.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Undertake traffic surveys at key destinations to identify MYC - PP2 requirements for extensions to existing public provision and new Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 facilities and seek input from users. Establish a comprehensive strategy for suitable, secure public motorcycle parking facilities and charges across the County. Develop and prioritise a list of desired improvements. Look for MYC - PP3 Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 opportunities to introduce upgrades into car parks as they are refurbished and/or resurfaced. Keep under review and invite user feedback. Seek opportunities to extend and improve training and marketing MYC - RS1 to promote the safety of motorcyclists, find new sources of Motorcycle Strategy Page 42 funding and increase resources. Further engage with key stakeholder groups to identify and MYC - RS2 address, where possible, issues affecting motorcyclists across Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 Somerset. Include a motorbike section on Somerset’s ‘Moving Forward’ MYC - RS3 Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 website. Seek new opportunities to gather feedback from riders via local MYC - RS4 Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 newspapers, focus groups, surveys at businesses, colleges etc. Audit on-street and off-street motorcycle parking in conjunction with district councils and the stakeholders. Motorcycling is becoming increasingly popular nationally and Somerset’s PRK - PM1.2 Parking Strategy Page 16 Motorcycling Strategy (2011-2026) recognises that powered two wheelers can make a contribution to environmental and social inclusion goals. An objective of the motorcycling strategy is to

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number increase good quality public parking that will meet the needs of motorcyclists. In order to plan better facilities we will need to establish an up-to-date database of the existing provision across the districts. Limit or reduce the overall long-stay car parking provision in town centres. Long-stay spaces are required for commuters who typically travel at peak periods when the road network is most congested and occupy parking spaces for the whole of the working day. There is a need to take account of the availability of alternative modes of transport when considering reducing commuter parking but it is usually more practicable for commuters to use other transport modes since their journeys PRK - PM3.3 Parking Strategy Page 21 are in most cases to and from fixed locations. Limiting commuter car parking, reducing long stay spaces by relocating them away from central areas and/or increasing charges can therefore encourage more sustainable and healthier travel and help reduce congestion and the other negative impacts of traffic. Long-stay parking for motorcycles needs separate consideration. A more cautious approach would be to limit long-stay spaces to the existing provision in the face of future traffic growth. Residential standards have been developed to ensure that car, cycle and motorcycle parking provided for new homes is sufficient to meet the needs of both current and future occupiers (including 16 amp charging points, or any future standardised PRK - PP2 Parking Strategy Page 40 equipment, for electric cars), whilst avoiding over-provision. Flexibility of Countywide Standards will be considered where they are justified by fully funded Travel Plan measures including parking management. New residential developments will be

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number designed and located to encourage sustainable transport choices . Unallocated parking areas will be incorporated to meet the needs of visitors and appropriate shared use parking arrangements considered. Agree minimum residential parking standards for motorcycles. This option supports the inclusion of independent minimum motorcycle parking standards for residential development in the Countywide Parking Strategy. The alternative is to specify PRK - PP2.2 motorcycle parking as a percentage of car parking which means Parking Strategy Page 41 that where car parking is restricted motorcycle parking is also constrained. A more flexible policy would be achieved by breaking the link between the two modes, however, this would require a lot of data to develop a robust standard. Non-Residential Parking Standards Policy Maximum car standards, optimum motorcycle standards and minimum cycle and blue badge parking standards have been developed for non-residential use classes. Departures from these standards PRK - PP3 will be considered where the Transport Assessment/Statement Parking Strategy Page 42 for the proposed development provides sufficiently robust evidence to justify the departure and where a fully funded Travel Plan is secured, supported by comprehensive monitoring of parking activity. TAD - HIN 2 Motorcycle parking;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Traffic Management Plans to manage unforeseen incidents on TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 the Transport network; Construction Management Plan for HGV and construction worker TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 movements; Agreed monitoring, control and enforcement proposals for all TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 aspects of movement. Agreements Prior to Commencement of Construction Prior to TAD - HIN 4 commencement of construction the Council will require the Transport & Development Page 20 following to be agreed with the relevant authorities and agencies: TAD - HIN 4 Site specific travel plans for each associated development site; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of agreed access arrangements and necessary TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 controls; TAD - HIN 4 Implementation of an agreed transport mitigation package; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of visitor management, traffic management, TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 monitoring and enforcement arrangements;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Car and Taxi - We will work to better manage the traffic on the roads and improve the most congested junctions and routes. FTP - ECN 1 Schedule of Policies Page 37 We will work with developers to try and make sure new developments don’t make conditions worse. Sustainable Development - We will work with developers to FTP - ECN 2 ensure they take into account the way people travel, and how Schedule of Policies Page 39 people travel, to access services. Information & Communication Technology - We will promote the FTP - ECN 4 use of ICT to reduce the need to travel and increase people’s Schedule of Policies Page 48 ability to access goods and services. Access to Health - We will talk to healthcare providers about transport plans, to help make it easier for people to access their FTP - HLT 2 Schedule of Policies Page 74 services. We will help to develop ‘out of hours’ transport to healthcare services. Air Quality - We will work to minimise the effect any changes to Somerset’s transport systems have on air pollution. We will work FTP - HLT 3 with Somerset’s district and borough authorities to improve air Schedule of Policies Page 75 quality in Somerset by encouraging partnership working and sharing best practice with our neighbours. Community and Partnership involvement - We will help our communities to help themselves. We will help them to make FTP - POS 1 Schedule of Policies Page 3 improvements to transport, allow them to shape our work and deliver improvements in partnership with other organisations.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Climate Change - We will publish an annual action plan FTP - SUS 1 explaining how we will lead Somerset’s response to climate Schedule of Policies Page 8 change. Transport will have an important part to play in this. Landscapes and Biodiversity - We will protect Somerset’s FTP - SUS 10 landscapes and biodiversity by working to minimise the effect Schedule of Policies Page 31 transport schemes have on them. Smarter Choices - We will help people make smarter travel FTP - SUS 3 choices. We will provide high quality transport information and Schedule of Policies Page 17 encourage organisations to develop ‘Travel Plans’ Emerging Technologies - We will consider how electric vehicles, FTP - SUS 8 responsibly sourced biofuels and other new technologies could Schedule of Policies Page 29 help us meet our goals and challenges. Noise - We will manage the effect transport-related noise has on our communities at problem locations. We will assess sites FTP - SUS 9 Schedule of Policies Page 30 according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' guidance and prioritise possible solutions. Transport Requirements for New Nuclear Development The TAD - HIN 1 County Council will require the developer of new nuclear power Transport & Development Page 17 stations in Somerset to: Protect current Public Rights of Way (PRoW) in and around Hinkley Point and associated development sites, and where TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 stop-ups are required, ensure that PRoW are implemented that do not result in significant diversion lengths;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Provide necessary improvements to the transport network and public rights of way network to mitigate against any adverse impacts on the community, including but not limited to congestion, air quality and road safety impacts. For example: TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 Provide transport mitigation where additional traffic flows of the project exacerbate or cause highway congestion problems; and Provide safety improvements where the additional traffic flows of the project exacerbate or cause road safety problems. Monitor all movement associated with the development to ensure agreed mode share targets and thresholds for traffic congestion, TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 air quality and road safety are achieved during construction and operation; Maximise the safe, efficient and sustainable movement of people TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 and materials required for the proposed nuclear power station; Fully mitigate against and compensate for the adverse environmental impact of development related traffic. This should involve providing sufficient funds through appropriate legal TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 agreements to enable the relevant authorities and agencies to implement further mitigation measures should any unforeseen impacts occur during the construction of the development. Provide sustainable transport solutions for access to the site that workers and visitors will be required to use. This should include provision of public transport priority measures on key TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 routes from associated development sites to the main site for construction and other vehicles, providing a beneficial transport legacy;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Agree and enable deployment of robust plans for managing TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 unforeseen incidents on the transport network; Provide sustainable transport linkages to and from all associated TAD - HIN 1 development sites to provide access to employment, education, Transport & Development Page 17 retail, leisure and healthcare facilities; Ensure as much construction material as possible is delivered TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 by sea; Minimise the amount of waste materials, including topsoil, TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 transported off-site; Minimise traffic disruption both for the local community and TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 visitors to the area; including but not limited to traffic management plans, diversionary TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 routes and freight/ delivery management systems; Provide long-term, sustainable legacy benefits for the local TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 community; Protect the natural and built environment and ensure the image TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 of the area is not adversely affected; Requirement of an Evidence-Based Approach An evidence-based approach will be taken to determine the TAD - HIN 2 effectiveness of the proposed transport interventions for the Transport & Development Page 19 implementation of the HPC transport/freight strategy. We will require the HPC project promoter to adhere to performance

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number criteria in relation to key parts of the transport network. It should be noted that as such, a transport strategy package of measures will be expected to meet this approach, which would include: Transport monitoring strategy to assess effectiveness of TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 measures and identify further mitigation, where necessary. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to promote and support the TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 use of public transport facilities; Infrastructure needs associated with deploying a Traffic TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 Management Plan; TAD - HIN 2 Provision and management of water-borne transport; Transport & Development Page 19 TAD - HIN 2 Transport maintenance packages; and Transport & Development Page 19 Evidence for the Development Consent Application Prior to the Development Consent Application to the IPC the Council will TAD - HIN 3 require the following evidence to be in place to enable the robust Transport & Development Page 20 development of a Statement of Common Ground and a Local Impact Report: A Transport Assessment to cover the construction and operation of the site and associated developments, including an TAD - HIN 3 assessment of the required access arrangements, likely impacts, Transport & Development Page 20 appropriate mitigation and improvements to the transport system with completed technical audits;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number A Travel Plan for the construction phase; including mode share targets for access to and from the main site and each associated TAD - HIN 3 development site; directly linked to parking standards, provision Transport & Development Page 20 of access infrastructure, provision of sustainable transport linkages and design of development layouts; Full transport assessments and travel plans for any other TAD - HIN 3 significant related development proposals that emerge such as Transport & Development Page 20 induction facilities; A Travel Plan to manage access to the development in its TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 operational phase; A Visitor Management Plan to manage visitor access to the site TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 and maximise access by sustainable transport; Traffic Management Plans to manage unforeseen incidents on TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 the Transport network; Construction Management Plan for HGV and construction worker TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 movements; Agreed monitoring, control and enforcement proposals for all TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 aspects of movement. Agreements Prior to Commencement of Construction Prior to TAD - HIN 4 commencement of construction the Council will require the Transport & Development Page 20 following to be agreed with the relevant authorities and agencies: TAD - HIN 4 Site specific travel plans for each associated development site; Transport & Development Page 20

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Final detailed freight management plans based on actual TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 materials sourcing; TAD - HIN 4 Final detailed waste management plans; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of agreed access arrangements and necessary TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 controls; TAD - HIN 4 Implementation of an agreed transport mitigation package; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of visitor management, traffic management, TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 monitoring and enforcement arrangements; TAD - HIN 4 Any required financial contributions Transport & Development Page 20

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number New park and bus facilities at Chelston roundabout (250 spaces) and at Rockwell Green (25 spaces), incorporating improved bus Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - PT1 services and providing car parking along the route of existing Page 39 Future Transport Strategy bus services. Rockwell Green to have bus interchange facilities to improve the experience of bus users. We will help improve parking facilities to encourage more sustainable means of travel. We will work to improve the FTP - ECN 3 Schedule of Policies Page 41 management of parking and help plan new developments appropriately Ensure that the advice on conducting a site audit for motorcycle MYC - LP2 parking and any future guidance on provision for motorcyclists Motorcycle Strategy Page 45 included in the MfTP is adhered to by developers of new sites. Engage with the district councils and other stakeholders to undertake an audit of existing public parking provision for MYC - PP1 motorcycles. Establish and maintain a map and database Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 showing all locations with dimensions, capacities, security provision and other facilities. Undertake traffic surveys at key destinations to identify MYC - PP2 requirements for extensions to existing public provision and new Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 facilities and seek input from users. Establish a comprehensive strategy for suitable, secure public MYC - PP3 motorcycle parking facilities and charges across the County. Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 Develop and prioritise a list of desired improvements. Look for

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number opportunities to introduce upgrades into car parks as they are refurbished and/or resurfaced. Keep under review and invite user feedback. Application of car parking standards for non-residential PRK - EC18 Parking Strategy Page 67 development (extract from PPS4) Local parking standards should apply to individual planning applications unless: the applicant has demonstrated (where appropriate through a transport assessment) that a higher level of parking provision is needed and shown the measures proposed to be taken (for instance in the design, location and operation of the scheme) to minimise the need for parking for PRK - EC18.1 retail and leisure developments located in a town centre, or on Parking Strategy Page 67 an edge of centre site, the local planning authority is satisfied that: the parking provision is consistent with any town centre parking strategy and the facilities will genuinely serve the town centre as a whole and this has been secured before planning permission is granted the scale of parking is proportionate to the size of the centre In the absence of local parking standards, the maximum standards set out in Annex D of Planning Policy Guidance Note PRK - EC18.2 Parking Strategy Page 67 13: Transport will apply (subject to the provisions in Policy EC18.1). PRK - EC8 Car parking for non-residential development (extract from PPS4) Parking Strategy Page 67 Local planning authorities should, through their local PRK - EC8.1 development frameworks, set maximum parking standards for Parking Strategy Page 67 non-residential development in their area, ensuring alignment

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number with the policies in the relevant local transport plan and, where relevant, the regional strategy. Local planning authorities should not set minimum parking standards for development, other than for parking for disabled people. In setting their maximum standards, local planning authorities should take into account: the need to encourage access to development for those without use of a car and promote sustainable transport choices, including cycling and walking; the need to reduce carbon emissions; current, and likely future, levels of public transport accessibility; the need to reduce the amount of land needed for development; the need to tackle congestion; the need to work towards the attainment of air quality PRK - EC8.2 objectives; the need to enable schemes to fit into central urban Parking Strategy Page 67 sites and promote linked trips; the need to make provision for adequate levels of good quality secure parking in town centres to encourage investment and maintain their vitality and viability; the need to encourage the shared use of parking, particularly in town centres and as part of major developments; the need to provide for appropriate disabled parking and access; the needs of different business sizes and types and major employers; and the differing needs of rural and urban areas. Somerset County Council will work with the district councils and other car park operators to ensure that the parking stock within Somerset is effectively managed so that the supply, PRK - PM1 maintenance, charging and enforcement measures applied within Parking Strategy Page 16 the County help to achieve local objectives. The County Council will support the development of local strategies, based on a comprehensive evidence base of parking supply and demand.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Survey public cycle parking needs in town centres. This option is considered to be a minimum requirement for the development PRK - PM1.1 of local parking strategies. The survey will audit the existing Parking Strategy 16 provision and make recommendations for new locations for cycle parking facilities. Audit on-street and off-street motorcycle parking in conjunction with district councils and the stakeholders. Motorcycling is becoming increasingly popular nationally and Somerset’s Motorcycling Strategy (2011-2026) recognises that powered two wheelers can make a contribution to environmental and social PRK - PM1.2 Parking Strategy Page 16 inclusion goals. An objective of the motorcycling strategy is to increase good quality public parking that will meet the needs of motorcyclists. In order to plan better facilities we will need to establish an up-to-date database of the existing provision across the districts. Review car parking in the main towns. This option relies on supply and demand data that has already been collected and is available for analysis, although it will be necessary to fill gaps PRK - PM1.3 Parking Strategy Page 16 in data where they are identified. It will mainly set out information such as the capacity, location, usage and charging regimes of council owned off-street car parks. Review current parking regulations and priority parking schemes in the main towns. If sufficient funding is available, this option will extend the collection and review of car park data described PRK - PM1.4 Parking Strategy Page 17 in PM1.1. It will involve collating information about the traffic regulation orders and restrictions applied to off-street parking in the main Somerset towns.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Review parking facilities for freight vehicles. Somerset’s Freight Strategy recommends undertaking studies to help understand PRK - PM1.5 Parking Strategy Page 17 the existing and future provision for freight vehicles including parking, loading, waiting and overnight facilities. Reducing Anti-Social Parking Policy - Where problems of anti-social parking and patterns of non-compliance with traffic PRK - PM10 regulations become evident, Somerset County Council will in Parking Strategy Page 37 the first instance seek to encourage greater compliance through awareness raising and education measures. Implement parking and drop-off exclusion zones around schools. Parking activities at the school gate at the start and end of the school day often breach parking restrictions, causing safety problems and inconvenience for other users of the highway. Imposing restrictions on parked cars and short-term waiting for PRK - PM10.1 those dropping off or collecting school pupils could be considered Parking Strategy Page 37 in certain locations outside schools where there would be clear safety benefits. The restrictions would be applied at school start and end times. As the great majority of schools in Somerset now have Travel Plans these could be used to help identify schools where this solution might be appropriate. Provide a parking information webpage and guide. This idea PRK - PM10.2 Parking Strategy Page 37 could be a useful component of residential travel plans. Overall Sustainability Policy - In order to help achieve its PRK - PM2 objectives for sustainable development, Somerset County Parking Strategy Page 17 Council will seek to support parking related proposals that enable

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number reductions in the environmental impacts of travel. As and when external funding opportunities arise, Somerset will work with relevant partners to progress suitable options. Increase cycle parking provision. Deficiencies in the provision of parking opportunities for more sustainable modes of transport in existing developments are not uncommon in Somerset so the provision of additional cycle parking facilities at key destinations will be encouraged by the County Council. Options for new and PRK - PM2.1 better cycle parking facilities include hoops attached to lamp Parking Strategy Page 17 posts, as trialled in Camden. Each ‘cycle hoop’ provides parking space for two bicycles. 17 Cycle parking 'hubs' in Taunton, Bridgwater and Yeovil have been proposed and additional bicycle parking at key points on the County's cycling network will also help to encourage healthy travel. Seek and support innovative parking solutions in eco-towns and other developments with higher standards of sustainability. The inclusion of ‘car-free’ residential areas is a design principle of eco-towns. The principle aims to encourage reductions in car ownership and discourage car use, in part by parking restraint and management. For example, parking may be limited but PRK - PM2.2 supported by strategies for home deliveries; car parks may be Parking Strategy Page 18 separated from residential areas; a parking space in a car park at the edge of a development may be rented or purchased at a cost that is separate from the cost of buying or renting a home. Proposals for provision above or below the standards set out in chapters five and six must be supported by evidence detailing the local circumstances that justify the deviation and must be

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number included in the developer's Travel Plan. Parking facilities for cyclists, including parking or storage facilities in the home, are particularly important in eco-developments. Offer preferential parking spaces and/or cheaper parking for car sharers and low-emission vehicles. Premium spaces in public PRK - PM2.3 and private car parks can be made available to users who car Parking Strategy 18 share or use low emission vehicles. Reducing the charges levied on these users reflects their lower environmental costs. Encourage developers to install electric charging points in new developments. New technologies, such as electric cars, offer substantial environmental performance improvements. However, the infrastructure required to support the take up of these PRK - PM2.4 technologies, such as charging points and reserved spaces, is Parking Strategy Page 18 currently lacking. Electric car charging facilities should be encouraged in private car parks in all types of development in order to facilitate the change to electric vehicles that is envisioned in Government policy. Management of Publicly Owned Car Parks Policy - In order to assist the continued viability of our town centres, where there are conflicts in demand for parking between commuters and shoppers, Somerset County Council will work with district PRK - PM3 Parking Strategy Page 21 councils to prioritise the use of town centre car parks for short stay parking for shoppers. Longer stay car parking will be directed to less centrally located car parks and park and ride sites, where appropriate.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Prioritise short stay parking on sites within an acceptable walking distance of shopping and commercial centres. Short-stay parking is used principally by shoppers and the policy seeks to provide it in sufficient quantity to support the vitality of town centres. Restricting length of stay to a maximum of two or three hours PRK - PM3.1 encourages a higher turnover of spaces which allows more users Parking Strategy Page 21 to be accommodated per space. Such a policy normally increases revenue due to ‘churn’. Care would be needed to prevent long stay users abusing such a system by using new technologies (such as 'RinGo') to remotely renew parking tickets in short stay car parks. Increase charges for long-stay parking in town centres. In order to free up short stay spaces, commuters need to be encouraged to use long stay parking in more peripheral car parks, including park and ride sites. This can be achieved by setting town centre PRK - PM3.2 Parking Strategy Page 21 parking charges so that vehicles parking for longer than a few hours pay a much higher hourly rate. The policy is unlikely to increase peak hour traffic congestion as shoppers tend to travel during inter-peak periods when the road network is less busy. Limit or reduce the overall long-stay car parking provision in town centres. Long-stay spaces are required for commuters who typically travel at peak periods when the road network is most congested and occupy parking spaces for the whole of the PRK - PM3.3 working day. There is a need to take account of the availability Parking Strategy Page 21 of alternative modes of transport when considering reducing commuter parking but it is usually more practicable for commuters to use other transport modes since their journeys are in most cases to and from fixed locations. Limiting commuter

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number car parking, reducing long stay spaces by relocating them away from central areas and/or increasing charges can therefore encourage more sustainable and healthier travel and help reduce congestion and the other negative impacts of traffic. Long-stay parking for motorcycles needs separate consideration. A more cautious approach would be to limit long-stay spaces to the existing provision in the face of future traffic growth. Reduce commuter parking where adequate sustainable transport alternatives exist. Some town centres that are well served by buses and/or trains and have good walking and cycling PRK - PM3.4 Parking Strategy Page 22 connectivity may offer particular opportunities to make reductions in long-stay parking. In these locations commuters will be more able to find alternatives to parking in the town centre. Change the mix and balance of parking in towns. At present Taunton, Chard and Crewkerne are the only towns in Somerset to provide more short stay parking than long stay and several towns provide no designated short stay parking at all. In PRK - PM3.5 Glastonbury the car parks are all designated short/long stay and Parking Strategy Page 22 have a single charging regime. The option to alter the balance will be required in some towns (for instance Yeovil) in order achieve an optimum mixture of long and short stay parking and the charging regime that will best serve local interests. Relocate car parks to alleviate traffic flow problems. This is a PRK - PM3.6 costly option which may be feasible where a range of objectives Parking Strategy Page 22 are met by the relocation.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Develop intelligent guidance systems for car parks. Where the demand for parking spaces within an area is approaching or exceeding supply, additional traffic may be generated by PRK - PM3.7 Parking Strategy Page 22 circulating vehicles seeking spaces. The use of variable message signs (VMS) can provide real time information and reduce this additional traffic. Encourage adequate provision for commercial vehicles in public car parks. There are a number of private truck stop facilities and public facilities are provided by some district authorities. However, there is a perception that these are not well matched with demand and do not offer the facilities drivers need. This PRK - PM3.8 Parking Strategy Page 22 results in concerns over parking in inappropriate areas, particularly in residential areas around popular destinations for HGVs. Sufficient public HGV parking is important to support Somerset’s businesses and minimise their impact on our communities. Management of Public On-Street Parking Policy Where there is a high level of demand for on street parking, Somerset County Council will seek to prioritise the most appropriate use for that location. Within commercial centres, priority will be given to short stay customer and delivery parking. In residential areas, priority PRK - PM4 Parking Strategy Page 24 will be given to the access requirements of residents. Where a high level of enforcement is required because of the type of regulations, parking charges and permit fees will be used to help pay for administration, maintenance and enforcement. Electric car charging facilities are encouraged.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Reduce on-street parking provision in town centres. One way of achieving a reduction in on-street parking in areas where there is pressure on public space is through schemes like the Taunton Town Centre Pedestrian Improvement Proposal. The proposal aims to increase the priority given to pedestrians, cyclists and PRK - PM4.1 public transport users in the centre of Taunton. Such schemes Parking Strategy Page 24 would help improve the quality of the public realm benefiting local businesses and reduce the negative impacts of transport by encouraging people to find alternatives to town centre parking. Careful consideration will be given to the access needs of delivery vehicles. Designate areas in town centres where parking is limited or permit controlled. District councils should consider whether they wish to implement this option when developing their Core Strategies. The measure will help improve the quality of town PRK - PM4.2 centres by reducing the dominance of vehicular traffic and Parking Strategy Page 24 opening up the streets to pedestrians and cyclists. Fewer vehicles entering town centres will reduce severance and the unnecessary circulation of traffic. Careful consideration should be given to the access needs of delivery vehicles. Provide spaces for car clubs in residential areas. Car clubs encourage people to use sustainable modes more often. They require convenient parking locations with a good customer PRK - PM4.3 Parking Strategy Page 25 catchment to function effectively. Where appropriate for the location, developers will be encouraged to provide car clubs as part of development proposals, together with designated parking

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number spaces for the vehicles. Somerset County Council will also work with the district councils to provide spaces for car club vehicles within the public realm. Management of Private Parking Policy - Where a new development includes proposals for the provision of publicly available car parking, there will be an expectation that a management plan will be secured for the car park, ensuring that PRK - PM5 Parking Strategy Page 26 the future operation of the car park (duration of stay, charging regime, security and enforcement) is aligned with the County and District's plans and other local considerations for car parking management in that area. Management of Private Parking: Supporting Strategy - Options Promote the shared use of car parks. There is an untapped potential for sharing car parking facilities that are under-used during certain periods of the day, week or year. Residents’ and employees’ parking requirements are typically complementary, there being minimal overlap between the times of maximum parking demand of each group. Similarly, the requirements of shoppers and employees working a ‘day shift’ are the opposite PRK - PM5.1 Parking Strategy Page 26 of the parking needs of the night time economy. There is potential to identify car parks served by existing or enhanced bus routes that are mainly used during evenings and/or weekends (e.g. at a leisure venue) but which could be used in the week by commuters. An existing example is the car park belonging to Yeovil Town FC which is served by bus routes 1 and 11 and has potential as a ‘park and bus’ site during the week. Conversely workplace or educational parking during the week could be used

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number by Saturday shoppers. This option encourages local planning authorities to actively seek and develop such opportunities and to consider providing incentives to increase shared use parking. Look for opportunities to work with employers and large retail outlets to influence the way they manage their parking provision. This option includes exploring more rigorous enforcement of retail parking, by offering enforcement services in private car parks which might have a significant adverse impact on transport objectives if they are not regulated, for example. The County PRK - PM5.2 Parking Strategy Page 26 will need to work in partnership with retailers, such as supermarkets, to enforce length of stay or other parking restrictions in retail car parks. Preventing commuter parking and other abuses of such car parks, where there is evidence that this is occurring, can bring about benefits by raising legitimate parking revenues and better managing car trips into key areas. Enforce greater control over retail parking on the edges of Bridgwater town centre. Imposing and enforcing restrictions on retail car parks on the edges of Bridgwater town centre would PRK - PM5.3 Parking Strategy Page 26 enable all of Bridgwater’s town centre parking to be rationalised and better utilised. This could help to reduce the level of traffic circulating in town centre (especially in the south of the town). Parking Enforcement Policy - Under the Civil Parking Enforcement regime, Somerset County Council will enforce PRK - PM6 Parking Strategy Page 28 parking restrictions efficiently and effectively, making the best use of available powers and technology.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Establish a list of priority schemes for funding from PCNs. The Road Traffic Act 1991 makes it clear that surplus income PRK - PM6.1 generated by CPE must be used for local transport related Parking Strategy Page 28 initiatives after administration, maintenance and enforcement of traffic regulation orders have been paid for. Employ available technology for enforcing offences such as parking on double yellow lines and bus lanes. Where a technological solution can deliver greater benefits than a traditional solution, it will be sensible to pursue such an option. PRK - PM6.2 For example, restrictions on dangerous parking near schools Parking Strategy Page 29 could be enforced using mobile ANPR cameras, delivering considerable safety benefits. Financial implications are an obvious factor that will influence decisions about whether or not to adopt new technology. Make parking on pavements illegal and enforce under CPE powers. As part of the CPE application SCC will be seeking the power to remove vehicles causing an obstruction, in consultation with Avon and Somerset Constabulary. This measure would PRK - PM6.3 have both safety and environmental benefits and improve Parking Strategy Page 29 conditions for pedestrians, particularly the partially sighted, wheelchair users and people with baby buggies or children. In some areas revenue will increase if displaced vehicles use car parks instead. Regular Blue Badge 'sweeps' for fraudulent use. This option would involve a concentrated effort to make sure spaces PRK - PM6.4 Parking Strategy Page 29 provided for blue badge holders are only being used by the people who are entitled to do so. This can only apply to the

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number legally enforceable bays for blue badge holders that are provided in town centres. Although abuse of the Blue Badge system is unfair to others, the benefits of a ‘crack-down’ are not likely to be felt in transport policy terms. SCC will support the national Blue Badge administration process, aimed at reducing the abuse of blue badges. Parking Charges Policy - In order to promote more sustainable travel patterns and reduce wasteful competition, Somerset County Council will work with the operators of public and private car parks to ensure a reasonable level of consistency in the PRK - PM7 charging regimes applied across the county. Charges will aim Parking Strategy Page 32 to reflect local economic and environmental conditions, availability of other modes of transport, the convenience and capacity of local car parks, traffic conditions and the availability of retail, health & leisure facilities. Decrease town centre parking charges (for both long and short stay parking). This option should be considered carefully as, although it might appear at first sight to support retail viability, it will work against other transport policy measures designed to reduce town centre congestion and CO2 emissions by PRK - PM7.1 Parking Strategy Page 33 encouraging the use of cars for short trips and removing incentives to find alternatives to town centre parking. The extent to which retail viability depends on the quality of the town centre environment will play a part in reaching a balanced decision on parking charges.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Increase town centre parking charges in real terms (for both long and short stay parking). This option should also be given careful consideration. Although it is likely to persuade some drivers not PRK - PM7.2 to drive into town centres it could damage retail viability and Parking Strategy Page 33 have a detrimental effect on district authority income. The option becomes more viable when supported by public transport investment and/or park and ride. Devise financial incentive schemes to encourage low emission vehicles. This might include free parking permits for electric vehicles and reductions in parking charges for low emission vehicles. Conversely higher charges could be levied on vehicles that use more fuel and more parking space. Another option is PRK - PM7.3 ‘carbon-metered parking’ which automatically links parking Parking Strategy Page 33 charges to the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of the vehicle being parked. Where carbon-metered parking is offered, someone using a more environmentally-friendly vehicle would be charged less for their parking. Those driving vehicles with higher emissions usually pay more. Introduce charging on a voluntary basis for rural visitor car parks. This option will assist in funding the maintenance and upkeep of these car parks, although in the case of privately owned PRK - PM7.4 Parking Strategy Page 33 existing car parks the final decision will be made by the owner of the property. For a new development this measure can be encouraged in a Travel Plan, where applicable.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Ensure charges for on-street pay parking places do not compete with nearby car park charges. Charges for on-street parking PRK - PM7.5 Parking Strategy Page 33 should be the same as charges in car parks, or slightly higher, in order to ensure that car parks are fully utilised. Blue Badge Parking Policy - Somerset County Council will promote improved access for Blue Badge holders through the PRK - PM8 provision of designated on-street spaces and by working with Parking Strategy Page 35 the owners of off-street car parks to ensure that well designed spaces are provided Resident–Friendly Parking Measures Policy - Within residential areas that have limited off-street parking for residents and clear PRK - PM9 conflicts between resident and commuter parking, measures to Parking Strategy Page 36 manage on-street parking will be considered at the request of residents. Facilitate the introduction of priority parking schemes, including residents’ parking where appropriate. It is recommended that implementation of priority parking schemes, including residents’ permit parking where appropriate, are considered in areas where high parking demand may be causing difficulties for residents PRK - PM9.1 Parking Strategy Page 36 or other parking problems. Such schemes will have some positive impacts on congestion in town centres and therefore journey time reliability and air pollution. There can be negative and/or positive impacts on townscape or heritage sites which will need to be taken into consideration.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Encourage extensions of parking schemes where appropriate. PRK - PM9.2 This option is recommended for the same reasons as option Parking Strategy Page 36 PM6.1. Countywide Parking Standards Policy - Somerset County Council will work with the Local Planning Authorities to ensure that the levels and design of parking provided at new developments are in accordance with revised Countywide Parking Standards, which include the minimum requirements for disabled car parking that PRK - PP1 Parking Strategy Page 38 developers will be expected to provide in new developments. Where it is appropriate for a development to make use of existing off-site parking facilities this will be encouraged, subject to negotiation with the County Council and, if required, third-party operators. Provide a parking standards calculator for residential and non-residential parking provision. The purpose of this option is to assist developers by providing a spreadsheet into which details of a proposed development can be entered. The output is the number of parking spaces that should be provided. An all-purpose spreadsheet would need to be able to manage PRK - PP1.1 maximum, minimum and optimum standards as well as the wide Parking Strategy Page 39 range of criteria that determine allocations in different types of development. In practice, manual calculations that easily reflect the characteristics of individual developments may actually be simpler, more transparent and more flexible. Therefore, a spreadsheet calculator might be most useful if it were limited to large residential development.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Develop detailed design standards. This option will ensure developers have detailed guidance on the design and location PRK - PP1.2 of parking provision (of all types) in new developments. This Parking Strategy Page 39 would help achieve our objective of high design standards and efficient land use. Residential standards have been developed to ensure that car, cycle and motorcycle parking provided for new homes is sufficient to meet the needs of both current and future occupiers (including 16 amp charging points, or any future standardised equipment, for electric cars), whilst avoiding over-provision. Flexibility of Countywide Standards will be considered where PRK - PP2 Parking Strategy Page 40 they are justified by fully funded Travel Plan measures including parking management. New residential developments will be designed and located to encourage sustainable transport choices . Unallocated parking areas will be incorporated to meet the needs of visitors and appropriate shared use parking arrangements considered. Ensure cycle parking in new residential development is secure and covered. Minimum cycle parking standards are likely to be ineffective if the facilities provided are not sufficiently secure and weather-proof. However, really high security levels may be PRK - PP2.1 unachievable, particularly in developments such as blocks of Parking Strategy Page 40 flats where cycle parking facilities are likely to be communal. Good design, ample lighting and choice of location can improve security and LPAs can actively encourage both. Developers can also be made aware of the modern space saving cycle storage

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number systems that are available. Protection from the elements is also a necessity to encourage cycle ownership and increase the take up of healthy sustainable modes. Agree minimum residential parking standards for motorcycles. This option supports the inclusion of independent minimum motorcycle parking standards for residential development in the Countywide Parking Strategy. The alternative is to specify PRK - PP2.2 motorcycle parking as a percentage of car parking which means Parking Strategy Page 41 that where car parking is restricted motorcycle parking is also constrained. A more flexible policy would be achieved by breaking the link between the two modes, however, this would require a lot of data to develop a robust standard. Encourage the provision of unallocated car parking for residents. - The provision of unallocated spaces as part of the overall parking supply encourages better urban design and makes more efficient use of land than providing only allocated spaces. Providing the average number of spaces required in allocated PRK - PP2.3 Parking Strategy Page 41 bays can lead to some households having empty parking spaces and others looking to park additional vehicles elsewhere. In addition, well designed and located unallocated spaces can provide a psychological incentive to adopt more sustainable travel patterns. Promote car clubs through travel planning. Car clubs, where PRK - PP2.4 vehicles are shared by members, reduce car ownership and Parking Strategy Page 41 therefore result in lower demand for parking spaces. Car clubs

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number should be included in Travel Plans where appropriate for the location. To make these clubs viable, links may need to be made with neighbouring development. In development that is based on ‘EcoTown’ principles, provide parking that meets ‘EcoTown’ criteria. Such development might include car-free areas that are designed around travel by non-car PRK - PP2.5 Parking Strategy Page 41 means and have limited parking separated from the residential areas. Car clubs will also be part of ‘eco’ planning. Positive parking controls should be established. Non-Residential Parking Standards Policy Maximum car standards, optimum motorcycle standards and minimum cycle and blue badge parking standards have been developed for non-residential use classes. Departures from these standards PRK - PP3 will be considered where the Transport Assessment/Statement Parking Strategy Page 42 for the proposed development provides sufficiently robust evidence to justify the departure and where a fully funded Travel Plan is secured, supported by comprehensive monitoring of parking activity. Encourage the use of shared parking (i.e. shared between different elements of a development). For mixed developments it will be appropriate to consider whether parking provision can PRK - PP3.1 be shared between the different uses on a site to reduce the Parking Strategy Page 42 overall parking land take. This is likely to result in less parking land take than if elements are considered separately but may result in an increase over the standard for an individual land use.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Reduced parking standards will be more favourably viewed when implementation is innovative, as in the case of shared parking arrangements. Provide 16 amp charging points (or any future standardised equipment) for electric cars in all non-residential developments. Making electric car charging facilities more common on PRK - PP3.2 Parking Strategy Page 43 non-residential sites will help the public reduce its anxieties about batteries running down and the take-up of electric cars will increase. Offer preferential parking spaces for disabled parkers and car sharers and/or electric vehicles where appropriate. The most sought after parking spaces on non-residential developments are usually those closest to building entrances. These can be PRK - PP3.3 allocated both to disabled drivers on the basis of need and to Parking Strategy Page 43 car sharers and drivers of electric vehicles on the basis of reducing congestion and carbon emissions. It is anticipated that Smartcard technology could be used for the management of this option at larger sites. Tourism and Visitor Parking Policy - Where specific destinations attract high volumes of visitors, Somerset County Council will work with the managers of the destination sites to reduce the PRK - PP4 Parking Strategy Page 43 demand for excessive car parking. The availability of coach and motor-home parking and pick-up/set-down opportunities will be kept under review as demand changes.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Identify opportunities for small scale park and ride schemes at sensitive rural attractions. There will be a few locations where a small scale park and ride will be a highly feasible solution to PRK - PP4.1 Parking Strategy Page 44 the problem of accessing a tourist attraction. A shuttle bus service will transfer car-borne visitors back and forth between a suitable car parking area and the attraction. Review signing of car parks at tourist attractions. Good signing PRK - PP4.2 to car parks is a great benefit to visitors, coach drivers and the Parking Strategy Page 44 tourist industry. Park and Ride Sites Policy - The provision of park and ride sites will be considered where there is a need to reduce the impacts PRK - PP5 of traffic on congested radial routes into town centres, at sensitive Parking Strategy Page 44 visitor attractions and/or where it is required to relocate commuter parking to edge of town locations. Identify opportunities for ‘park and go’ schemes. - ‘Park and go’ schemes differ from traditional park and ride as they enable the use of other modes, e.g. pool bikes and enhanced existing bus routes, rather than requiring dedicated bus services to be created. This can reduce the implementation costs and make a PRK - PP5.1 Parking Strategy Page 44 business case viable where a traditional park and ride would be marginal. There may be some potential for ‘park and go’ schemes to operate on a part-time basis where shared use parking can alleviate demand at peak times. For example, in Norwich sites at schools are used on Saturdays.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Parking at Public Transport Interchanges Policy - Provision of increased bicycle parking at bus and train stations will be PRK – PP6 encouraged. Additional customer car parking will be viewed Parking Strategy Page 45 favourably, provided that its management is aligned with relevant parking and traffic management policies for the area. Provide extra car parking at stations through Travel Plans to accommodate new demand from development. If a new development creates extra demand for rail travel and therefore more car parking spaces are required at a station, evidence, PRK - PP6.1 Parking Strategy Page 45 mitigation and funding mechanisms should be set out at the planning application stage in a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan. This option will ensure that the traffic impacts of extensions to station car parks are acceptable. Provide extra cycle parking at stations. New development that creates extra demand for rail travel should assess whether sufficient cycle parking of adequate quality is available at the PRK - PP6.2 Parking Strategy Page 45 relevant stations at the planning application stage. A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan should include any required mitigation and funding mechanisms. Transport Requirements for New Nuclear Development. The TAD - HIN 1 County Council will require the developer of new nuclear power Transport & Development Page 17 stations in Somerset to: Ensure as close as possible to zero parking spaces are provided TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 at or near to the site during the construction phase;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Enable effective controls to be put in place to ensure workers TAD - HIN 1 and visitors adhere to the transport strategy and do not park in Transport & Development Page 17 inappropriate locations; Requirement of an Evidence-Based Approach An evidence-based approach will be taken to determine the effectiveness of the proposed transport interventions for the implementation of the HPC transport/freight strategy. We will TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 require the HPC project promoter to adhere to performance criteria in relation to key parts of the transport network. It should be noted that as such, a transport strategy package of measures will be expected to meet this approach, which would include: TAD - HIN 2 Motorcycle parking; Transport & Development Page 19 Car parking management for the site, associated development TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 and residential areas, including clearway provision; Evidence for the Development Consent Application Prior to the Development Consent Application to the IPC the Council will TAD - HIN 3 require the following evidence to be in place to enable the robust Transport & Development Page 20 development of a Statement of Common Ground and a Local Impact Report: A Transport Assessment to cover the construction and operation of the site and associated developments, including an TAD - HIN 3 assessment of the required access arrangements, likely impacts, Transport & Development Page 20 appropriate mitigation and improvements to the transport system with completed technical audits;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number A Transport Strategy and associated evidential base for TAD - HIN 3 managing freight waste and people movements associated with Transport & Development Page 20 the construction of the development; A Travel Plan for the construction phase; including mode share targets for access to and from the main site and each associated TAD - HIN 3 development site; directly linked to parking standards, provision Transport & Development Page 20 of access infrastructure, provision of sustainable transport linkages and design of development layouts; Full transport assessments and travel plans for any other TAD - HIN 3 significant related development proposals that emerge such as Transport & Development Page 20 induction facilities; A Travel Plan to manage access to the development in its TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 operational phase; A Visitor Management Plan to manage visitor access to the site TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 and maximise access by sustainable transport; Traffic Management Plans to manage unforeseen incidents on TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 the Transport network; Construction Management Plan for HGV and construction worker TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 movements; Agreed monitoring, control and enforcement proposals for all TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 aspects of movement. Agreements Prior to Commencement of Construction. Prior to TAD - HIN 4 commencement of construction the Council will require the Transport & Development Page 20 following to be agreed with the relevant authorities and agencies:

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number TAD - HIN 4 Site specific travel plans for each associated development site; Transport & Development Page 20 Final detailed freight management plans based on actual TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 materials sourcing; TAD - HIN 4 Final detailed waste management plans; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of agreed access arrangements and necessary TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 controls; TAD - HIN 4 Implementation of an agreed transport mitigation package; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of visitor management, traffic management, TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 monitoring and enforcement arrangements;

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Map of Parking Zones

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The standards for residential development

Zone A – (Red) – Large population areas - These were defined by the three main urban hubs (Taunton, Bridgwater, and Yeovil). - population areas over 30,000 residents.

Zone B – (Amber) – Mid-Range population areas - population of between 3000 and 29,999

Zone C – (Green) – Low population areas - a population of up to 2,999.

Parking standards will vary depending on the zone. Zone A will be subject to a lower car standard by virtue of the fact that development land is limited and population levels are high. Zone B will be the benchmark standard and encompasses 26% of the county. Although not the largest zone, it represents an area which includes the market towns and large mid-population settlements. Zone C is predominantly rural, it will be subject to a standard that recognises the likelihood of residents wishing to keep more than the national average number of cars per household due to location

Cycle parking - A minimum of 1 space per bedroom.

N.B. Requirements in some areas (especially in Zone A) are likely to be higher.

Motorcycle parking - A minimum of 1 motorcycle parking space per 5 dwellings OR 1 motorcycle space per 20 car spaces, whichever is the greater.

Car parking

Zone 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom

A - Red 1 car space 1 car space 2 car spaces 3 car spaces

B - Amber 1.5 car spaces 2 car spaces 2.5 car spaces 3 car spaces

C - Green 2 car spaces 2.5 car spaces 3 car spaces 3.5 car spaces

Blue badge parking for people with severe mobility problems - Advisory bays available on request where no off-road space is provided.

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Visitor parking - Where half of parking is unallocated = None

Where less than half of parking is unallocated = 0.2 spaces per dwelling

NOTE - The car parking standards set out here are optimum standards; the level of parking they specify should be provided unless specific local circumstances can justify deviating from them. Developments in more sustainable locations that are well served by public transport or have good walking and cycling links may be considered appropriate for lower levels of car parking provision. Proposals for provision above or below this standard must be supported by evidence detailing the local circumstances that justify the deviation and must be included in the developer's Travel Plan.

Car parking standards include any garages or car ports provided

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Non-Residential Parking Standards

Bicycle Car

Land Use Zone A Zone B Zone C Zone A Zone B Zone C

A1 Retail

A1 Retail <1000m2 Case by case

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1/70m 1/60m 1/50m A1a Non food retail>1000m 1/70m 1/250m 1/250m GFA GFA GFA

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1/25m 1/20m 1/16m A1b Food retail >1000m 1/70m 1/250m 1/250m GFA GFA GFA

A2 Financial and Professional Services

2 2 2 2 2 2 1/55m 1/40m 1/30m Banks, estate agents, building societies 1/80m 1/250m 1/250m GFA GFA GFA

A3/A4/A5 Food and Drink

2 2 2 2 2 1/45m 1/30m 1/16m2 Restaurants, cafes, public houses, takeaways 1/20m 1/20m 1/20m GFA GFA GFA

B1 Business

2 2 2 2 2 2 1/55m 1/40m 1/30m B1 (a)(b)(c) Offices 1/80m 1/250m 1/250m GFA GFA GFA

B2 General Industrial

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Bicycle Car

Land Use Zone A Zone B Zone C Zone A Zone B Zone C

A1 Retail

2 2 2 2 2 2 1/100m 1/85m 1/75m B2 1/130m 1/400m 1/400m GFA GFA GFA

B8 General Warehouse and Distribution

1 car / 1 car / 1 car / B8a Warehouse storage 1/250m2 1/750m2 1/750m2 400m2 GFA 300m2 GFA 200m2 GFA + + +

B8b Distribution 1/250m2 1/750m2 1/750m2 1 lorry space / 250m2 GFA

C1 Hotels

Hotels and Hostels 1/10 beds 1/20 beds 1/20 beds 1/3 beds 1/2 beds 1/2 beds

C2 Residential Institutions

2 2 2 2 2 2 1/50m 1/45m 1/40m C2a Hospitals 1/80m 1/100m 1/100m GFA GFA GFA

C2b Nursing homes, hostels, retirement homes, respite 1/7 beds 1/13 beds 1/13 beds 1/8 beds 1/6 beds 1/4 beds care homes

D1 Non Residential Institutions

1/34m2 1/25m2 1/20m2 D1a places of worship, church halls, public halls Case by case GFA GFA GFA

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Bicycle Car

Land Use Zone A Zone B Zone C Zone A Zone B Zone C

A1 Retail

2 2 2 2 2 2 1/30m 1/25m 1/25m D1b Clinics, health centres, surgeries 1/60m 1/100m 1/100m GFA GFA GFA

D1c libraries Case by case

D1d Art galleries, Museums Case by case

1/2 FTE 1/2 FTE 1/2 FTE 1/10 pupils 1/10 pupils 1/10 pupils staff + 2 staff + 2 staff + 2 D1e Primary schools + 1/5 staff + 1/10 staff + 1/10 staff visitor visitor visitor spaces spaces spaces

1/2 FTE 1/2 FTE 1/2 FTE 1/5 pupils 1/5 pupils 1/5 pupils staff + 2 staff + 2 staff + 2 D1f Secondary schools + 1/5 staff + 1/10 staff + 1/10 staff visitor visitor visitor spaces spaces spaces

2 2 2 2 2 2 1/100m 1/75m 1/55m D1g Higher and further education centres 1/200m 1/350m 1/350m GFA GFA GFA

D2 Assembly and Leisure

D2a Cinemas 1/25 seats 1/50 seats 1/50 seats 1/16 seats 1/14 seats 1/12 seats

1/150m2 1/85m2 1/22m2 D2b Exhibition centres 1/25 seats 1/50 seats 1/50 seats GFA GFA GFA

Bingo halls 1/25 seats 1/50 seats 1/50 seats 1/16 seats 1/12 seats 1/8 seats

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Bicycle Car

Land Use Zone A Zone B Zone C Zone A Zone B Zone C

A1 Retail

1/75m2 1/62.5m2 1/50m2 Bowling alleys 1/ lane 1/3 lanes 1/3 lanes GFA GFA GFA

2 2 2 2 2 2 1/65m 1/50m 1/40m Leisure centres 1/300m 1/400m 1/400m GFA GFA GFA

1/80m2 1/80m2 1/80m2 Casino Case by case GFA GFA GFA

D2d Stadia Case by case

Other types of development

Service stations Case by case

Car dealerships Case by case

1/20 1/20 1/20 passengers passengers passengers joining joining joining Bus and train stations service in service in service in the stations the stations the stations peak hours peak hours peak hours

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Blue badge parking for people with severe mobility problems

Car parks associated with existing employment premises

General = 2% of the total parking capacity (minimum of one space)

Spaces for disabled employees = One additional space for each

Car parks associated with new employment premises

Employees and visitors = 5% of the total parking capacity

Car parks associated with shopping areas, leisure or recreational facilities and places open to the general public

Visitors who are disabled motorists = 6% of the total parking capacity

Employees who are disabled motorists = One additional space for each

NOTE: The numbers of designated spaces may need to be greater at hotels and sports stadia that specialize in accommodating groups of disabled people.

Railway stations

Fewer than 20 spaces = Minimum of 1 reserved space 20 to 60 spaces = Minimum of 2 reserved spaces 61 to 200 spaces = 6% of total parking capacity (minimum of 3 reserved spaces) Over 200 spaces = 4% of total parking capacity, plus 4 reserved spaces

Railway employees who are disabled motorists = One additional space for each

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number New or improved bus priority route from Monkton Heathfield Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT1 Page 35 along A3259 to Taunton town centre via Taunton railway station Future Transport Strategy interchange facilities and better integration of bus and rail Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - PT8 Page 35 services at Taunton railway station Future Transport Strategy Possible reopened railway station linking Wellington to the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - PT2 national network, integrating with other transport modes and Page 39 Future Transport Strategy providing an alternative to use of the M5. Improved bus services (e.g. better information, vehicles stops and shelters) and bus priority along the A38 serving Wellington, Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL- PT3 Page 39 Taunton and Bridgwater, with links to Taunton railway station Future Transport Strategy and RichardHuishCollege. Engage with relevant planning documents and applications, to FRT - P1.6 promote suitable provision for freight transport and the location Freight Strategy Page 30 of new developments in a way that supports rail freight. Work with the Regional Freight Forum to explore the potential FRT - P2.9 Freight Strategy Page 31 for encouraging rail freight. Rail - We will work in partnership with the rail industry and other stakeholders to encourage more people to travel by train. We FTP - SUS 7 Schedule of Policies Page 28 will support better services, facilities, security, integration and improvements in the way people see train travel.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Parking at Public Transport Interchanges Policy - Provision of increased bicycle parking at bus and train stations will be PRK – PP6 encouraged. Additional customer car parking will be viewed Parking Strategy Page 45 favourably, provided that its management is aligned with relevant parking and traffic management policies for the area. Provide extra car parking at stations through Travel Plans to accommodate new demand from development. If a new development creates extra demand for rail travel and therefore more car parking spaces are required at a station, evidence, PRK - PP6.1 Parking Strategy Page 45 mitigation and funding mechanisms should be set out at the planning application stage in a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan. This option will ensure that the traffic impacts of extensions to station car parks are acceptable. Provide extra cycle parking at stations. New development that creates extra demand for rail travel should assess whether sufficient cycle parking of adequate quality is available at the PRK - PP6.2 Parking Strategy Page 45 relevant stations at the planning application stage. A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan should include any required mitigation and funding mechanisms. Transport Requirements for New Nuclear Development.The TAD - HIN 1 County Council will require the developer of new nuclear power Transport & Development Page 17 stations in Somerset to: Provide sustainable transport solutions for access to the site TAD - HIN 1 that workers and visitors will be required to use. This should Transport & Development Page 17 include provision of public transport priority measures on key

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number routes from associated development sites to the main site for construction and other vehicles, providing a beneficial transport legacy; Ensure that the needs of cyclists and pedestrians are protected and enhanced throughout the construction and operation of the proposed nuclear power station. This should include enhanced TAD - HIN 1 pedestrian and cycle facilities from associated development sites Transport & Development Page 17 to the centres of nearby towns and villages, including provision of the Bristol Road / Bath Road link and rail crossing in Bridgwater; Requirement of an Evidence-Based Approach An evidence-based approach will be taken to determine the effectiveness of the proposed transport interventions for the implementation of the HPC transport/freight strategy. We will TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 require the HPC project promoter to adhere to performance criteria in relation to key parts of the transport network. It should be noted that as such, a transport strategy package of measures will be expected to meet this approach, which would include: TAD - HIN 2 Coach and rail facilities; Transport & Development Page 19

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14 Road Safety

Page Policy Description Original Document Number We will seek to reduce the number of pedestrian casualties within Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS6 Somerset and to provide an environment that reduces the Page 17 Strategy perception of personal safety issues Creating pedestrian oriented priority streets by designing in self Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY18 enforcing traffic calming and road safety measures such as Page 29 Future Transport Strategy shared space within the town centre core. Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW1 Improved junctions along Durleigh Road and Spaxton Road Page 29 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW3 Improved junction on Westonzoyland Road at Dunwear Lane Page 29 Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions along Bristol Road into Bridgwater from the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW4 Page 30 north, to include the Cross Rifles junction Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions in Broadway area considering the needs of non-car users, potentially using improved traffic light Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW6 Page 30 co-ordination and other intelligent transport technology to provide Future Transport Strategy safer crossings with less waiting time. Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW1 Improved junction on B3227 at Station Road in Norton Fitzwarren Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions at Henlade along A358 to M5 from planned Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW11 Page 36 Park and Ride Future Transport Strategy Improved junctions along A3259 between Monkton Heathfield Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW7 Page 36 and town centre Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number A bypass for Henlade combined with greater traffic calming Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - HW8 through the village as part of wider A303/A358 improvement Page 36 Future Transport Strategy package Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM2 Junction of Staplegrove Road with Bindon Road Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM3 Junction of Wellington Road with Castle Street Page 36 Future Transport Strategy Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - VM4 Junction of East Reach with South Street Page 36 Future Transport Strategy A package of studies designed to actively improve our understanding of issues raised in the preceding chapters, including: Research into how hauliers make routing decisions FRT - P3.7. Freight Strategy Page 30 and how we can help to improve them; Studies into the potential for promoting rail and water freight and safeguarding development sites suitable for these modes. Road Safety - We will work with partner organisations, for FTP - SAF -1 Schedule of Policies Page 66 example, by helping drivers and riders to improve their skills. Motorcycling - We will promote safe and responsible motorcycling FTP - SAF- 2 by working with our partners to deliver our road safety policy Schedule of Policies Page 68 and helping to improve parking provision. Create clear zones on the outside of bends that are identified as posing a risk to motorcyclists, or at least minimise the number MYC - HD1 Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 of signs used. Signs will share poles whenever possible and be positioned as far back from the road as is practicable.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Create a budget for funding motorcycle safety improvements in MYC - HD4 Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 the FTP. Use prioritised risk assessment to identify sites where existing road restraint systems present a high risk to motorcyclists. Where appropriate carry out cost/benefit analyses of Bike Guard as a MYC - HD5 Motorcycle Strategy Page 43 means of reducing risk to motorcyclists. Fit Bike Guard at all new safety barrier installations where criteria demand, subject to the availability of funding. Expand facilities for reporting road defects (website, helpline) MYC - HD6 Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 and publicise at meetings and events. Provide maps of routes which have received winter maintenance MYC - HD7 Motorcycle Strategy Page 44 safety treatments on the new road safety website. Seek opportunities to extend and improve training and marketing MYC - RS1 to promote the safety of motorcyclists, find new sources of Motorcycle Strategy Page 42 funding and increase resources. Transport Requirements for New Nuclear Development. The TAD - HIN 1 County Council will require the developer of new nuclear power Transport & Development Page 17 stations in Somerset to: Provide necessary improvements to the transport network and public rights of way network to mitigate against any adverse TAD - HIN 1 impacts on the community, including but not limited to Transport & Development Page 17 congestion, air quality and road safety impacts. For example: Provide transport mitigation where additional traffic flows of the

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number project exacerbate or cause highway congestion problems; and Provide safety improvements where the additional traffic flows of the project exacerbate or cause road safety problems. Monitor all movement associated with the development to ensure agreed mode share targets and thresholds for traffic congestion, TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 air quality and road safety are achieved during construction and operation; Maximise the safe, efficient and sustainable movement of people TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 and materials required for the proposed nuclear power station; All proposed highway works are to be the subject of a full TAD - HIN 1 operational analysis and a road safety audit in accordance with Transport & Development Page 17 current guidance; Requirement of an Evidence-Based Approach An evidence-based approach will be taken to determine the effectiveness of the proposed transport interventions for the implementation of the HPC transport/freight strategy. We will TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 require the HPC project promoter to adhere to performance criteria in relation to key parts of the transport network. It should be noted that as such, a transport strategy package of measures will be expected to meet this approach, which would include: TAD - HIN 2 Road Safety Improvements; Transport & Development Page 19

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Evidence for the Development Consent Application Prior to the Development Consent Application to the IPC the Council will TAD - HIN 3 require the following evidence to be in place to enable the robust Transport & Development Page 20 development of a Statement of Common Ground and a Local Impact Report: A Transport Assessment to cover the construction and operation of the site and associated developments, including an TAD - HIN 3 assessment of the required access arrangements, likely impacts, Transport & Development Page 20 appropriate mitigation and improvements to the transport system with completed technical audits; A Travel Plan for the construction phase; including mode share targets for access to and from the main site and each associated TAD - HIN 3 development site; directly linked to parking standards, provision Transport & Development Page 20 of access infrastructure, provision of sustainable transport linkages and design of development layouts; Full transport assessments and travel plans for any other TAD - HIN 3 significant related development proposals that emerge such as Transport & Development Page 20 induction facilities; A Travel Plan to manage access to the development in its TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 operational phase; A Visitor Management Plan to manage visitor access to the site TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 and maximise access by sustainable transport; Traffic Management Plans to manage unforeseen incidents on TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 the Transport network;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Construction Management Plan for HGV and construction worker TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 movements; Agreed monitoring, control and enforcement proposals for all TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 aspects of movement. A Transport Strategy and associated evidential base for TAD - HIN 3 managing freight waste and people movements associated with Transport & Development Page 20 the construction of the development; Agreements Prior to Commencement of Construction Prior to TAD - HIN 4 commencement of construction the Council will require the Transport & Development Page 20 following to be agreed with the relevant authorities and agencies: TAD - HIN 4 Site specific travel plans for each associated development site; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of agreed access arrangements and necessary TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 controls; Implementation of visitor management, traffic management, TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 monitoring and enforcement arrangements;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Continue to work with schools and businesses to develop travel Active Travel Strategy - Information ACT - ICS7 Page 21 plans and Communication Strategy We will empower schools to improve opportunities for sustainable Active Travel Strategy - School Travel ACT - STS1 Page 20 travel Strategy Active Travel Strategy - School Travel ACT - STS2 We will provide effective advice and guidance Page 20 Strategy We will evaluate and, where appropriate, implement measures Active Travel Strategy - School Travel ACT - STS3 to overcome specific barriers and enable sustainable transport Page 20 Strategy choices We will work intensively with selected schools to deliver Active Travel Strategy - School Travel ACT - STS4 Page 20 additional travel change Strategy School Travel - We will help people walk and cycle to Somerset’s FTP - EDU 1 schools and make the school transport services we provide more Schedule of Policies Page 61 efficient. Implement parking and drop-off exclusion zones around schools. Parking activities at the school gate at the start and end of the school day often breach parking restrictions, causing safety problems and inconvenience for other users of the highway. PRK - PM10.1 Parking Strategy Page 37 Imposing restrictions on parked cars and short-term waiting for those dropping off or collecting school pupils could be considered in certain locations outside schools where there would be clear safety benefits. The restrictions would be applied at school start

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number and end times. As the great majority of schools in Somerset now have Travel Plans these could be used to help identify schools where this solution might be appropriate.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Table 2 presents the thresholds that apply in requiring travel plans (Travel plan is a generic term referring to travel plans, TPG-TVS1 travel plan statements, and measures-only travel statements) Travel Planning Guidance Page 15 in Somerset, as a result of the adoption of this guidance, and compares these to national indicative thresholds. For relevant developments requiring a travel plan, the document should be submitted with the planning application and have been informed by pre-application discussions and technical feedback TPG-TVS2 from the Local Highway Authority (LHA). Travel plans must show Travel Planning Guidance Page 27 integration with the transport assessment, design and access statement, environmental statement and the proposed layout of the development. Once travel plans are agreed and prior to their full approval by the LHA, applicants must enter the details of their travel plan TPG-TVS3 Travel Planning Guidance Page 27 onto iOnTRAVEL to enable the ongoing management and supervision of travel plans by the LHA. To enable the LHA to monitor the progress of Full Travel Plans or Travel Plan Statements over the life of the development, applicants are required to pay a Travel Plan Fee where an TPG-TVS4 appropriate legal agreement is being used to secure highways Travel Planning Guidance Page 27 and/or travel plan measures according to a published schedule negotiated as part of the development process once planning permission has been granted

TPG-TVS5 Full travel plans must demonstrably cover three topic areas: Travel Planning Guidance Page 29

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1. A Site Audit Report giving information about the existing range of travel opportunities to and through a development site by all modes of travel.

2. An Action Plan of new initiatives to improve travel options for staff, customers and visitors.

3. A Monitoring Strategy providing a methodology and schedule for monitoring travel to and from a development site by all modes of travel including sets of approved modal share targets.

The developer, owner or occupiers of developments meeting relevant thresholds will appoint a member of staff to act as a TPG-TVS6 Travel Plan Coordinator or Manager. The appointed staff member Travel Planning Guidance Page 39 will have time allocated and skills to enable the duties involved in implementing the travel plan to be discharged. Developers should deliver or fund area-wide travel plan initiatives and work together with other relevant developers and existing TPG-TVS7 communities and travel generators to deliver economies of scale Travel Planning Guidance Page 42 in the implementation of coordinated and shared travel plan measures, in areas of large scale (re-)development. All travel plans meeting the relevant thresholds must contain relevant modal share percentage and trip rate targets for single occupancy vehicle travel to and from work, and as appropriate to the type of development targets for travel in the course of TPG-TVS8 Travel Planning Guidance Page 42 work and customer arrivals. These must be set at the time of agreeing the travel plan and prior to the commencement of development in order to assess the travel impacts of new developments.

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Technical drawings and documents for full planning applications that are approved with the main body of the planning application TPG-TVS9 must include physical measures from the travel plan. Outline Travel Planning Guidance Page 46 applications must include detailed design principles relating to how these measures will be brought forward at the design stage. Developers must provide a proportion of car parking spaces in employment sites for dedicated uses such as car sharing and TPG-TVS10 low carbon vehicles with electric vehicle charging points to Travel Planning Guidance Page 49 encourage employees to match trips and promote more sustainable travel, in line with targets set in the travel plan. For employment developments, the supply of parking must be at levels relating to Countywide Parking Standards and managed TPG-TVS11 Travel Planning Guidance Page 50 both to meet targets for car, cycle and motorcycle use in the travel plan and to manage the demand for car travel All new development, including residential development, must feature dedicated cycle and motorcycle parking approved the TPG-TVS12 Travel Planning Guidance Page 50 LHA in accordance with this guidance in advance of planning approval. A Full Travel Plan schedule within s106 agreements will be used to secure the implementation of Full Travel Plans which must TPG-TVS13 Travel Planning Guidance Page 61 be agreed prior to the signing of the agreement. The LHA will be a signatory to these agreements. Travel plans may be safeguarded with measures or funds (as bonds, ESCROW accounts or cash sums) to cover the TPG-TVS14 Travel Planning Guidance Page 62 achievement of travel plan outcomes in the event of default by the developer/land owner or occupier/leaseholder.

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Permanent Automatic Traffic Counters must be installed at all developments exceeding the thresholds for Full Travel Plans. TPG-TVS15 All developments must comply with the LHA’s monitoring Travel Planning Guidance Page 71 requirements in order to get consistent and comparable data over time across all developments with travel plans in Somerset. A fresh, updated travel plan must be prepared and approved at the end of any monitoring period agreed as part of the planning TPG-TVS16 Travel Planning Guidance Page 71 permission for a development. This will lead to a Statement of Travel Plan Compliance being issued by the LHA.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number We will seek to improve the pedestrian network taking into Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS1 Page 17 account all types of user Strategy We will support the integration of the pedestrian network with Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS2 Page 17 all modes of travel Strategy We will support the development and delivery of the Rights of Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS3 Page 17 Way Improvement Plan Strategy We will support the improvement of the pedestrian environment Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS4 Page 17 to encourage an increase in walking in Somerset Strategy We will maintain the pedestrian network to the highest possible Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS5 Page 17 standard given the available resources Strategy We will seek to reduce the number of pedestrian casualties within Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS6 Somerset and to provide an environment that reduces the Page 17 Strategy perception of personal safety issues We will ensure developers fully consider the needs of all Active Travel Strategy - Walking ACT - WS7 pedestrians within their development design and any Page 17 Strategy improvements associated with the development Utilising the waterways and green network - new shared Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG -CY17 walk/cycle route from the north of Bridgwater into the town centre, Page 29 Future Transport Strategy following the route of the River Parrett. Creating pedestrian oriented priority streets by designing in self Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY18 enforcing traffic calming and road safety measures such as Page 29 Future Transport Strategy shared space within the town centre core.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Celebration Mile - improving pedestrian and cycle links from the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - CY19 Page 29 College and railway station to the town centre. Future Transport Strategy New road between Bristol Road and Taunton Road running adjacent to the M5 to deliver bus priority, reduce environmental Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW2 impacts of existing traffic and provide better links for walkers Page 29 Future Transport Strategy and cyclists to Broadway, Monmouth Street and Bath Road from surrounding areas Improved junctions in Broadway area considering the needs of non-car users, potentially using improved traffic light Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - HW6 Page 30 co-ordination and other intelligent transport technology to provide Future Transport Strategy safer crossings with less waiting time. Two new 'Park and Bus' sites to the south and north of Bridgwater linked to future improvements for pedestrians in the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-BDG - PT1 Page 28 town centre - these would include parking restrictions and new Future Transport Strategy and improved pedestrian crossings and refuges Completion of the shared footway/cycle route between Roake Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY1 Lane, Norton Fitzwarren and Cross Keys roundabout Page 33 Future Transport Strategy (A248/A2054). Shared walk/cycle link between Sherford Road and Mountfield Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY19 Page 34 Road Future Transport Strategy Foot/cycle way between southern end of Killams and Blackbrook Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY21 Page 34 parallel to M5. Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route through Taunton town centre along East Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY23 Page 35 Reach. Future Transport Strategy

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Extended pedestrianisation in Taunton town centre to include Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY24 increased cycle access on East Street, High Street, Corporation Page 35 Future Transport Strategy Street and North Street New foot/cycle bridge over railway linking Taunton town centre Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY25 Page 35 and Lyngford. Future Transport Strategy Green link from town centre to Neroche Harepath trail on the Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY26 Page 35 Blackdown Hills. Future Transport Strategy Foot/cycle way linking Halcon in Taunton East to the north Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY27 Page 35 through the green wedge to the Quantock Hills. Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route from Silk Mills Park & Ride site to Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY4 Page 34 Taunton town centre via Frieze Hill and Clarence Street Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route from Silk Mills Park & Ride site to Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-TAU - CY5 Page 34 Bishops Hull on the eastern side of the carriageway. Future Transport Strategy Shared walk/cycle route from Rockwell Green to the sports centre Bridgwater, Taunton & Wellington BTW-WEL - CY6 Page 40 and Station Road Future Transport Strategy School Travel - We will help people walk and cycle to Somerset’s FTP - EDU 1 schools and make the school transport services we provide more Schedule of Policies Page 61 efficient. Stay Active - We will help people be more active by giving them FTP - HLT 1 more opportunities to travel in a healthy way, such as by walking Schedule of Policies Page 73 or cycling. Walking - We will help people make more trips on foot and help FTP - SUS 5 Schedule of Policies Page 22 people see the benefits of walking.

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Rights of Way - We will work to maintain our Rights of Way FTP - SUS 6 network and improve the information available to help people Schedule of Policies Page 24 use them. In setting their maximum standards, local planning authorities should take into account: the need to encourage access to development for those without use of a car and promote sustainable transport choices, including cycling and walking; the need to reduce carbon emissions; current, and likely future, levels of public transport accessibility; the need to reduce the amount of land needed for development; the need to tackle congestion; the need to work towards the attainment of air quality PRK - EC8.2 objectives; the need to enable schemes to fit into central urban Parking Strategy Page 67 sites and promote linked trips; the need to make provision for adequate levels of good quality secure parking in town centres to encourage investment and maintain their vitality and viability; the need to encourage the shared use of parking, particularly in town centres and as part of major developments; the need to provide for appropriate disabled parking and access; the needs of different business sizes and types and major employers; and the differing needs of rural and urban areas. Reduce on-street parking provision in town centres. One way of achieving a reduction in on-street parking in areas where there is pressure on public space is through schemes like the Taunton Town Centre Pedestrian Improvement Proposal. The proposal PRK - PM4.1 Parking Strategy Page 24 aims to increase the priority given to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users in the centre of Taunton. Such schemes would help improve the quality of the public realm benefiting local businesses and reduce the negative impacts of transport

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number by encouraging people to find alternatives to town centre parking. Careful consideration will be given to the access needs of delivery vehicles. Designate areas in town centres where parking is limited or permit controlled. District councils should consider whether they wish to implement this option when developing their Core Strategies. The measure will help improve the quality of town PRK - PM4.2 centres by reducing the dominance of vehicular traffic and Parking Strategy Page 24 opening up the streets to pedestrians and cyclists. Fewer vehicles entering town centres will reduce severance and the unnecessary circulation of traffic. Careful consideration should be given to the access needs of delivery vehicles. Make parking on pavements illegal and enforce under CPE powers. As part of the CPE application SCC will be seeking the power to remove vehicles causing an obstruction, in consultation with Avon and Somerset Constabulary. This measure would PRK - PM6.3 have both safety and environmental benefits and improve Parking Strategy Page 29 conditions for pedestrians, particularly the partially sighted, wheelchair users and people with baby buggies or children. In some areas revenue will increase if displaced vehicles use car parks instead. Transport Requirements for New Nuclear Development, The TAD - HIN 1 County Council will require the developer of new nuclear power Transport & Development Page 17 stations in Somerset to:

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Ensure that the needs of cyclists and pedestrians are protected and enhanced throughout the construction and operation of the proposed nuclear power station. This should include enhanced TAD - HIN 1 pedestrian and cycle facilities from associated development sites Transport & Development Page 17 to the centres of nearby towns and villages, including provision of the Bristol Road / Bath Road link and rail crossing in Bridgwater; Protect current Public Rights of Way (PRoW) in and around Hinkley Point and associated development sites, and where TAD - HIN 1 Transport & Development Page 17 stop-ups are required, ensure that PRoW are implemented that do not result in significant diversion lengths; Requirement of an Evidence-Based Approach An evidence-based approach will be taken to determine the effectiveness of the proposed transport interventions for the implementation of the HPC transport/freight strategy. We will TAD - HIN 2 Transport & Development Page 19 require the HPC project promoter to adhere to performance criteria in relation to key parts of the transport network. It should be noted that as such, a transport strategy package of measures will be expected to meet this approach, which would include: Pedestrian and cyclist facilities, including those which support TAD - HIN 2 the use of public transport and support the provision of a high Transport & Development Page 19 quality public realm;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Evidence for the Development Consent Application.Prior to the Development Consent Application to the IPC the Council will TAD - HIN 3 require the following evidence to be in place to enable the robust Transport & Development Page 20 development of a Statement of Common Ground and a Local Impact Report: A Transport Assessment to cover the construction and operation of the site and associated developments, including an TAD - HIN 3 assessment of the required access arrangements, likely impacts, Transport & Development Page 20 appropriate mitigation and improvements to the transport system with completed technical audits; A Transport Strategy and associated evidential base for TAD - HIN 3 managing freight waste and people movements associated with Transport & Development Page 20 the construction of the development; A Travel Plan for the construction phase; including mode share targets for access to and from the main site and each associated TAD - HIN 3 development site; directly linked to parking standards, provision Transport & Development Page 20 of access infrastructure, provision of sustainable transport linkages and design of development layouts; Full transport assessments and travel plans for any other TAD - HIN 3 significant related development proposals that emerge such as Transport & Development Page 20 induction facilities; A Travel Plan to manage access to the development in its TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 operational phase; A Visitor Management Plan to manage visitor access to the site TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 and maximise access by sustainable transport;

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Page Policy Description Original Document Number Construction Management Plan for HGV and construction worker TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 movements; Agreed monitoring, control and enforcement proposals for all TAD - HIN 3 Transport & Development Page 20 aspects of movement. Agreements Prior to Commencement of Construction Prior to TAD - HIN 4 commencement of construction the Council will require the Transport & Development Page 20 following to be agreed with the relevant authorities and agencies: TAD - HIN 4 Site specific travel plans for each associated development site; Transport & Development Page 20 Implementation of agreed access arrangements and necessary TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 controls; Implementation of visitor management, traffic management, TAD - HIN 4 Transport & Development Page 20 monitoring and enforcement arrangements;

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