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Perth Cycle Network Masterplan Final BÄ»¥ÊÊã DUNKELD DUNKELD LçÄÙãù Housing Development Balbeggie COUPAR ANGUS 77 NCN P®ã®ÙĦÙÄ Housing Plannedd Development Bertha Park P&R Mixed Use Scone P&R Development NCN Scone Palace 77 Planned Primary Inveralmond SÊÄ and Secondary School Retail Park North Muirton Industrial Estate Inveralmond A½ÃÊÄÄ» Industrial Estate SSE Planned Employment Site Methven T罽ʫ Perth CRIEFF McDiarmid Mç®ÙãÊÄ Grammar St John’s T School Park h (NÊÙã«) Academy e L a Retail d HunƟngtower Park e p a th Mç®ÙãÊÄ Retail (SÊçã«) NÊÙã« Mixed Use IÄ« Development Lã«Ã UHI Balhousie Castle Stagecoach Bell’s Sports Retail Centre Murray Perth Royal Park Royal Hospital BçÙ¦«Ãç®Ù Inrmary MillM Quarter CITY BÙ®¦Ä CENTRE Perth High Leisure School C«ÙÙùÄ» Pool Bus Sta�on Broxden Perth Mixed Use Academy Rail Sta�on Fergusson Pontoon 77 Development Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park NCN SÊçã« IÄ« Broxden BBusiness Park Perth & KinrossCÙ®¦® Council St Madoes Planned DUNDEE BdBroxden Broxden Aviva P & R W½Äçã GÙÊò Perth CycleLow Carbon Network Masterplan Travel Hub Planned P&R FÙ®ÙãÊÄ Final Riverview March 2018 Business Centre CÙ®¦Ä AÙ½¦® Moncreiffe Hill PERTH CYCLE MASTERPLAN - Des�na�ons and Schema�c Cycle Network NCN 775 Exis�ng major trip generators Future major trip generators Neighbourhood / village Development site Hospital Planned school UHI / Secondary school Xxxx Planned desƟnaƟon Primary school Schema�c cycle network Retail Leisure Core connecƟon Employment Secondary connecƟon 1 BÙ®¦ Ê¥ EÙÄ Mixed Use Entertainment / Tourism Exis�ng cycling cycle routes Development Park & Ride Rail staƟon Segregated / shared use path Bus staƟon On-road signed route 27/03/2018 Identification and Approval IDENTIFICATION TABLE Client/Project owner Perth & Kinross Council Study Perth Cycle Network Masterplan Type of document Final Report Date 28/03/2018 File name 20171129 Perth Cycle Network Plan_Report V2.0.pdf Reference number 107051 Number of pages 34 APPROVAL Version Name Position Date Modifications Authors Aurelia Ciclaire Principal Transport Planner 15/03/2018 1 Checked by Tim Steiner Associate Director 19/03/2018 First Draft Approved by Tim Steiner Associate Director 19/03/2018 Author Aurelia Ciclaire Principal Transport Planner 28/03/2018 Final Version - Updated 2 Checked by following client feedback Approved by 2 Perth Cycle Network Masterplan Table of Contents Contents 1. Introduction 4 2. Methodology 6 3. Policy framework and previous studies 8 4. Cycling demand and network functions 12 5. Core routes alignment options development 18 6. Core routes assessment 24 7. Conclusions and next steps 33 Appendix A - Large scale maps Perth Cycle Network Masterplan 3 1. Introduction Objectives of the study SYSTRA was appointed by Perth & Kinross Council This is an early step towards the implementation (PKC) to develop a cycle network masterplan for of a comprehensive cycle network in Perth, and is Perth, in support of their ambition to make Perth an therefore expected to evolve as the design of specific attractive city to cycle in. schemes are progressed or new opportunities arises. It sets the expected reach and design principles of The purpose of the masterplan is to coordinate the cycle network, but does not prescribe specific current and future investment in cycling infrastructure route alignments and type of infrastructure at this in Perth, with the aim of creating a coherent and stage. Extensive stakeholder engagement, options convenient cycle network, which will make cycling an appraisal, benefit/cost analysis will need to take attractive choice for everyday journeys, to work, to place to do so. school, to the shop or for leisure. High quality cycling infrastructure alone, although The masterplan will serve as a reference: necessary, is unlikely to be sufficient to achieve the • In the development of more detailed ambitious scale of change and modal shift aimed for. schemes by PKC, ensuring they are all coordinated, Any cycling infrastructure development will rely for • To support funding applications, such as its success on complementary initiatives in favour of Community Links and Community Links Plus, and active travel. Travel behaviour change programmes, promotion, cycle training, travel planning, are all • To serve as the basis for discussion with essential tools to make cycling attractive. Those are partners, (e.g. developers) on how they can covered in more detail in the Active Travel Strategy contribute and expected longer term benefits from for Perth and Kinross under development (planned the infrastructure. for publication in Spring 2018). The cycle network masterplan: Other policy areas relevant to creating a environment • Identifies major destinations and how well conducive to cycling include car parking strategies, they are currently connected. development plans, or public transport especially interchanges. • Creates a schematic cycle network connecting those destinations, establishing what a Study Area complete cycle network in Perth would look like. The study is focused on the City of Perth and its • Defines the functions and derived level of nearby towns and villages: Scone, Bridgend, Bridge of provision for the different types of connection. Earn, Almondbank, and Luncarty. The map alongside • Along each core connection, identifies and (figure 1) shows the extent of the area considered. assesses potential route alignments. Although not considered in detail, connections to the • Undertakes an initial assessment of the wider region and beyond have been included in the likely benefits and constraints of each corridor, review, to create a masterplan integrated with the for the purpose of informing short/medium term regional and national cycle network. investment decisions. 4 Perth Cycle Network Masterplan BÄ»¥ÊÊÄ»¥ÊÊãã DUNKELDDUNKELD DDUNKELDUNKELD LçÄÙãù BBalbeggiealbeggie CCOUPAROUPAR AANGUSNGUS 77 NCN P®ã®ÙĦÙÄ SÊÄ NCN 77 A½ÃÊÄÄ» Mç®ÙãÊÄ (NÊÙã«) Methvenn T罽ʫ CRIEFFCRIEFF T h e L a d e Mç®ÙãÊÄ p a HunƟngtower Park th (SÊçã«) Lã«Ã BçÙ¦«Ãç®Ù CITY CENTRE BÙ®¦Ä Broxden 77 NCN CÙ®¦® SStt MadoesMadoes DUDUNDEENDEE W½Äçã GÙÊò FÙ®ÙãÊÄ Riverview Business Centre CÙ®¦Ä Aٽٽ¦®¦® NCN 775 Perth Cycle Network Masterplan - Study Area Study area boundary Segregated / shared-use path On-road signed route 27/03/2018 BÙ®¦ Ê¥ EÙÄ Figure 1 Map of study area Perth Cycle Network Masterplan 5 2. Methodology Approach The network masterplan was developed in line with The masterplan was produced through the following guidance issued by Sustrans in "Design Manual steps: Chapter 2 - Network Planning for Cyclists (draft)" • A desktop review of policy and planned December 2014. changes at the local and regional level; The guidance describes a 5-stage development and • Map and desktop-based identification of implementation process of which this study covers key origins and destinations, physical barriers, both the first two: existing and planned; • Stage 1: Estimate cycling demand and • A workshop with external stakeholders define network function; and to gather views on future routes, identify • Stage 2: Define route alignments and opportunitiesSustrans and constraints; Design Manual • Chapter 2: Network planning for cyclists (2014, draft) concept design. • An workshop with stakeholders internal to It also informs discussions on Stage 3 (Define Perth & Kinross Council to integrate constraints, implementation priorities, programme and budget) opportunities, complementary initiatives and by providing an initial review of the benefits of common objectives across council departments; selected corridors and alignment options. • A mapping exercise summarising The relevant extract2.4 from the process chart is shown findings from the previous stages, leading to on figure 2 below. The cycle network in most existing urbanthe areas development will predominantly of a schematic utilise cycle network with a hierarchy of functions and general type of The methodology alsoexisting draws roads, inspiration modified from where other necessary to reduce traffic volumes provision, including "core connections", "secondary guidance documents.and In speeds particular, and thewith Dutch cycle-specific "Design measures where these improve connections", and "local access"/"basic structure". Manual for Bicycle safetytraffic" and (2017) user comfort,Chapter reduce4 "Design delays or provide filtered permeability for cycle users. Traffic free routes can valuably supplement the road of the cycle network" was a direct reference for • For the core connections, the identification network where these provide additional connectivity, journey time or the development of the network hierarchy and the of potential route alignments. safety benefits and/or a more pleasant user experience. qualitative criteria used to assess the route options. • And finally, a high-level assessment of the benefits and constraints of each core connection, Stages in cycle network planningto inform and short implementation or medium term investment plans. 2.5 The cycle network planning and implementation process involves five key stages. These are defined in Table 2.1. Table 2.1 Cycle network planning and implementation stages Project phase Stage 1. Estimate cycling demand (magnitude/ distribution and potential increases) and network function Network 2. Define route alignment and concept design planning 3. Define implementation priorities, programme and budget Implementation 4. Detailed design, construct and publicise Post-implementation 5. Monitor & evaluate, maintain and upgrade Figure 2 - Extract from Sustrans' Network Planning for cycling
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