Appendix 1 - Local Transport Strategy 2007-2010 Action Plan Update Report

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to buses:

Current Status / Progress Timetable Action Performance Partners report for Delivery Measure LTA1 Work with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Ongoing in partnership with and bus operators to improve the local bus SPT, bus interchange network improvements in SPT, Bus Operators Dumbarton, Faifley and - 2008-2010 Transport Forum future plans for Clydebank and Balloch. Additional improvements throughout road network LTA2 Work with the bus operators and Strathclyde Ongoing in partnership with Partnership for Transport to identify the SPT, works undertaken essential bus stops in West Dunbartonshire. throughout road network. Where feasible and subject to funding, the Work ongoing as council will then provide shelters, raised kerbs funding becomes 2008-2010 SPT, Bus Operators and bus stop clearways at these bus stops to available make the bus stops more accessible for people with mobility difficulties. Work will be completed in line with best environmental and design standards. LTA3 At essential bus stops, and subject to funding, Ongoing in partnership with the council will review pedestrian crossing SPT and Transport points, dropped kerb provision and footway All key bus stops through CWSS 2008-2010 SPT quality within a 50m radius and improve these to be reviewed funding, works undertaken as necessary to ensure quality access to the throughout road network. upgraded stops. LTA4 In conjunction with SPT Implement bus Delayed as a result of infrastructure / interchange improvements changed priorities and around Clydebank Station and at Balloch. Initial design work consultation. Chalmers 2009 SPT completed Street Clydebank top commence 2011. Balloch completed May 2011-05-04

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LTA5 The Transport Forum will assess the demand Completed, SPT have requirements of the Strathclyde Partnership for introduced H branding to Transport dial-a-bus and ring ‘n’ ride services Community Partners timetables, services and and will analyse service provision, booking 2008 (Transport Forum) bus stops to assist in co- procedure and ways in which this can be linked SPT ordinating transport to health appointments. network to health care facilities LTA6 Promote the introduction of a Bus Rapid Transit Working in partnership with System (e.g. Clyde Fastlink) to service the Initial feasibility 2008 SPT, City GCC, RC,SPT and development areas between the North Clyde work ongoing onwards Council Transport Scotland to Corridor and the City Centre. promote Clyde Fastlink

Page 2 of 35 The council will undertake the following actions in relation to rail:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA7 The council will review the traffic management Currently being arrangements within Clydebank Town Centre to developed in Increase rail provide formalised passenger drop off points partnership with patronage and 2008-2009 SPT with limited waiting, areas for loading and bus SPT and Clydebank interchange stops / shelters to encourage integration rebuilt between the bus and the train at all stations. LTA8 Promote and improve access to rail services. Increase rail SPT, Transport 2008 onwards patronage Scotland, Network Rail The council will undertake the following actions in relation to ticketing, information and marketing:

LTA9 The council will, with its partners including SPT Ongoing with SPT and the Transport Forum, seek improvements to SPT, Community and bus / train public transport information timetables, - 2008 onwards Partners (Transport operators attractive fare structures and integrated Forum), Bus Operators ticketing. LTA10 The council will encourage the provision of SPT have updated information at bus stops before the passenger information posts at boards detailing the fare price, especially if a bus stops journey will be ‘exact fare only’. Similarly, the Initial stages council will also encourage the provision of 2008-2009 SPT, Bus Operators completed information detailing the route that the bus is going to take to enable the passenger to decide whether the service that they are about to board is the most appropriate. LTA11 The council will support the improvements to SPT have updated bus stop poles and information panels currently information posts at being implemented by Strathclyde Partnership bus stops Work ongoing 2008-2009 SPT for Transport. Bus shelter installations / replacements are being prioritised by the council. LTA12 The council will promote Traveline and Information within Transport Direct to businesses and schools - 2008 Transport Scotland web pages and which are undertaking travel plans travel plans Page 3 of 35

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to park and ride and interchange:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA13 A park and ride facility will be developed at Phase 1 and 2 Dalreoch and investigations will be undertaken works completed at to identify opportunities for new or improved Dalreoch. Additional Initial design work park and ride sites at other stations including 2008-2009 SPT, Network Rail park and ride underway Dumbarton Central. facilities provided at Dumbarton Central and Alexandria LTA14 Improved park and ride facilities at Dalmuir Works completed railway station will be provided in conjunction Work ongoing 2009-2010 SPT, Network Rail with an improved transport interchange by SPT. LTA15 A new interchange will be developed in Balloch Initial design work SPT, Scottish Ongoing 2008 completed Enterprise LTA16 Clydebank bus and railway station will be SPT, Network Rail Ongoing Initial design work redeveloped, in partnership with others. 2009 onwards Shopping Centre ongoing Management

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to community transport and car schemes:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA17 The council with partners including Local Ongoing Transport Forum, will gather information on the success and availability of community transport Community Partners schemes, investigate transport needs and seek (Transport Forum), - 2008-2010 opportunities to promote and improve transport Community Transport services and offer assistance to them, including Organisations the co-ordination of community vehicle use and the recruitment and training of drivers. LTA18 The council will support Strathclyde Partnership Regional scheme 2008 onwards SPT Ongoing, working Page 4 of 35 for Transport in the development and promotion being considered with transport of schemes such as car sharing and car Scotland on a pooling. national scheme LTA19 The council will pursue its own in-house car Completed, car sharing initiatives through the implementation sharing network - 2008-2009 SPT of its green travel plan (pending any regional established. scheme)

Page 5 of 35 The council will undertake the following actions in relation to walking: Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA20 In relation to prioritised traffic management Ongoing schemes each scheme will have pedestrian Work ongoing 2008 onwards Community Councils audit and necessary facilities included. LTA21 In relation to Urban Distributor Roads – much Ongoing funded of the work will be aimed at reducing through Sustrans community severance and therefore pedestrian and CWSS facilities will be included. Controlled crossings Work ongoing 2008 onwards Community Councils will be introduced at appropriate locations. Pedestrian islands will be introduced where appropriate. LTA22 In town centres there will be improved control Public information of footway parking. In addition and subject to leaflet produced and funding, pedestrian routes will be improved to circulated to assist. Walking audit work become good quality, DDA compliant 2008 onwards Police, Access Panel ongoing pedestrian links, integrating railway stations, bus stations and town centre service and retail areas. LTA23 In relation to pedestrian safety we will Ongoing throughout encourage the upgrading and improvement of the complete road road and footway surfacing, footway widening, network high quality street lighting, dropped kerbs and Work ongoing 2008 onwards Community Councils removal of obstructions on the footway and the provision of textured paving at all new controlled pedestrian crossing points. LTA24 In relation to rural road safety we will Ongoing subject to encourage the provision of puffin crossings to identified need and facilitate pedestrian movements across key - 2008 onwards Community Councils funding routes; and develop and implement a pedestrian signing strategy. LTA25 In relation to the forthcoming public private Assessment of partnership for our schools estate we will Education Services walking routes develop high quality walking links to our new Initial work ongoing 2008-2009 (and Contractor) completed, secondary schools. SPT improvements ongoing subject to

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Page 7 of 35 The council will undertake the following actions in relation to cycling:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA26 In relation to prioritised traffic management Ongoing, various schemes, each scheme will be audited for cycle improvements friendliness; Toucan crossings will be Sustrans, Cycling undertaken - 2008-2009 considered for installation to facilitate cyclists Scotland, SPT crossing busy roads; and a cycle directional signing strategy will be developed LTA27 We will encourage the completion of the Core Ongoing, various Access Officer, Path Network within West Dunbartonshire. - 2008 improvements Transport Forum undertaken LTA28 We will consider the introduction of multi- To be developed Initial discussions Sustrans, Community purpose ‘Cycle Friendly Road / quiet lanes’ 2008 underway Councils where appropriate LTA29 We will encourage the provision of cycle Ongoing but subject Local Employers, SPT, storage at public buildings, large employers, Work ongoing 2008-2009 to security issues. Sustrans town centres, railway stations and schools.

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to taxis and private hire cars

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA30 The council will liaise with the taxi operators to Ongoing encourage the use of more wheelchair consultation, 100% Work ongoing 2008 Taxi Owners accessible taxis. compliance in Clydebank LTA31 The council will provide high quality and Ongoing as part of disability friendly taxi ranks as part of our town town centre centre regeneration programmes. regeneration and Work ongoing 2008-2010 Taxi Owners transport hub improvement schemes LTA32 The council will continue to work with the West Work ongoing 2008-2010 West of Scotland Road Ongoing

Page 8 of 35 of Scotland Road Safety Forum in the pursuit of Safety Forum, Taxi road safety campaigns for taxi and private hire Owners car use. LTA33 Assess on an annual basis the unmet demand Subject to ongoing Taxi Owners, for taxis and utilise the results in recommending - 2009 consultation with Licensing Officer a ceiling on the number of taxi licences issued. taxi operators LTA34 Liaise with appropriate bodies to encourage Ongoing as part of adequate security at taxi ranks. town centre Initial discussions regeneration and 2008-2010 Police, Taxi Owners underway transport hub improvement schemes

Page 9 of 35 The council will undertake the following actions in relation to powered two wheelers:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA35 Provide an appropriate level of free and secure Incorporated within - 2008 BMI motorcycle parking. free car parks LTA36 The council will review advice being developed Ongoing discussion regarding the use of bus lanes by motorcyclists, with GCC and SPT and consider how examples of best practice can - 2009-2010 BMI to ensure consistent be implemented in West Dunbartonshire. approach within quality bus corridors LTA37 The council will seek to encourage motorcyclists Ongoing through to participate in ‘Bikesafe’ events run by - 2008 onwards BMI Police WOSRSF and SP Strathclyde Police

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to travel awareness are as follows:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA38 Maintain and monitor the West Dunbartonshire Plan issued Autumn Ongoing Ongoing SPT Council Travel Plan “Westbound”. 2007 LTA39 Work with SPT to support the development of One local employer Ongoing SPT, Private workplace, further education and leisure and has an active Travel 2008 onwards Organisations retail Travel Plans Plan LTA40 Promote the Scottish Cycle Training Scheme in Ongoing and being Currently some 40% all schools to encourage cycling and walking developed to of schools 2008 onwards Sustrans from an early age. include on road participate training LTA41 Seek funding to implement any changes to the Current ring fenced Ongoing utilising road layout, where the need for such changes funding available Sustrans, Private CWSS funding 2008 onwards are identified in School Travel Plans as being from Scottish Developers integral to a Safer Routes to School scheme. Government

Page 10 of 35 The council will undertake the following actions in relation to Canals and Rivers

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA42 Seek funding and work with others to provide Ongoing Riparian Owners, further access points including pontoons and - 2008-2010 National Park, Scottish additional slipways along the River Leven to Enterprise best environmental and design standards. LTA43 Work with others to provide information to users Ongoing of canals and rivers to enable them to enjoy a British Waterways, - 2009-2010 safe experience without causing damage to Sustrans wildlife and habitats LTA44 Manage and maintain quay walls and river Ongoing banks to manage the risk of flooding to the - 2008 onwards Riparian Owners adjacent road, cycle and walkway network LTA45 Support others in work to carry out a study into Ongoing the interface of waterborne transport, including SPT, Adjacent Feasibility study ferries, river taxis and barges, with land 2008 Authorities, Private ongoing transport where appropriate the study will Sector include environmental considerations

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to Accessibility and Social Inclusion:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA46 Consider the most appropriate method of Considered through Community Planning assessing the social inclusion impact of major - 2009 STAG appraisals Partnerships transportation projects by the end of 2009 LTA47 Through the Regional Transport Partnership Ongoing in support and encourage the provision of partnership with SPT, Scottish subsidised bus services between residential - 2008 onwards SPT Government areas and areas of employment, health care and training LTA48 Encourage, through the Regional Transport Ongoing in SPT, Bus Operators, Partnership, public transport timetabling to - 2009 partnership with Network Rail reflect multi modal trips and shift working SPT Page 11 of 35 LTA49 Provide transportation to take children and Ongoing in adults with special needs to education and - 2008 onwards Bus Operators partnership with work scheme initiatives SPT

Page 12 of 35 The council will undertake the following actions in relation to measures for People with Mobility Difficulties and Older People: Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA50 Seek funding to expand the introduction of real Ongoing in Q3C in Clydebank time audio timetable information at bus stops. 2009 SPT, Bus Operators partnership with underway SPT LTA51 Ensure that parking schemes accommodate Current methodology Ongoing 2008 onwards Private Developers the needs of disabled people to be reviewed LTA52 In roads where parking is not statutorily Ongoing Procedure controlled, provide advisory disabled parking 2008 onwards - established for this bays subject to approved criteria LTA53 Introduce where appropriate, Traffic Regulation Initial work Ongoing Orders to convert advisory to regulated completed in 2008 onwards Police disabled parking bays Dumbarton LTA54 Negotiate with bus operators to introduce low Ongoing in Initial discussions floor accessible buses on Streamline and other 2009-2010 Bus Operators, SPT partnership with underway with First routes SPT and First Bus LTA55 Ensure that all new development considers All applications to be Ongoing facilities for blind and partially sighted people in considered in this 2008 onwards Private Developers respect of transportation way LTA56 Install tactile cones at signalised pedestrian Completed 50% of crossings crossing facilities on new and major upgrade 2009 - already fitted schemes as appropriate LTA57 The council will undertake in-house disability All staff have basic Ongoing 2008 - awareness training for Road Services staff training only LTA58 Where funding permits, the council will fund a Target to have all Ongoing in series of bus stop upgrades to make the bus bus stops reviewed partnership with 2008-2010 SPT stops more accessible for people with mobility and upgraded as SPT difficulties necessary LTA59 The council will update the ‘Keep Footways Completed and Safe’ leaflet and issue to key areas within town 2006 leaflet in circulated as 2008 onwards - centres where footway obstructions are seen circulation required as an issue LTA60 Continue to audit key pedestrian routes in Ongoing conjunction with the Local Access Panel using Target 6 audits per 2008 onwards Access Panel the standard methodology developed through year this partnership

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The Council will undertake the following actions in relation to Women and Transport:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA61 West Dunbartonshire Council will incorporate Ongoing in throughout its Local Transport Strategy actions partnership with Determine Police, Bus and Rail which will have a positive impact for women in SPT and CPP satisfaction through 2009 onwards Operators, Community transport e.g. safer car parking, support for survey Planning Partnership quality bus partnerships, improved lighting and road safety.

The council will undertake the following action in relation to Ethnic Minorities and Transport:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA62 Support, through the Regional Transport Ongoing in Community Planning Partnership, schemes to provide timetabling - 2009 onwards partnership with Partnership translations in situ within reason where needed SPT LTA63 Support the Council’s Race Equality Scheme Ongoing by including, where appropriate, translations of Community Planning - 2009 Council transportation documents in different Partnership community languages LTA64 Engage with ethnic minority press for Ongoing - 2009 Local Press consultation

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to Young People and Transport:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA65 Encourage bus companies in the training of bus - 2009 Bus Operators, SPT Ongoing in

Page 14 of 35 drivers in order to improve customer care in partnership with relation to young people SPT and bus operators LTA66 Support the Scottish Government’s proposed National scheme Supported SPT, Bus Operators, young persons concessionary fare scheme commenced April 2008 onwards Transport Scotland 2007

Page 15 of 35 The council will undertake the following actions in relation to Rural Issues:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA67 The council will in partnership with other Ongoing agencies investigate the establishment of a Community Planning comprehensive database of current transport Partnership, SPT, Bus initiatives being run by voluntary, public and Operators, National 2008 private operators throughout the area to inform Park, Community the introduction of improved public transport Transport between the Lomond area, Dumbarton, Association(s) Clydebank and onto East Dunbartonshire LTA68 The council will assist in the development of a Ongoing network mechanism to disseminate information Transport Forum will from the West Dunbartonshire Transport Forum continue to resolve Community Planning 2008 onwards and to bring issues / feedback from local transport Partnership stakeholders to the key people involved in issues delivering transport in the area LTA69 The council will increase awareness of Ongoing ‘Transport Direct’, Traveline’ and the SPT, Transport - 2008 onwards Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Ring ‘n’ Scotland Ride service LTA70 The council will continue to work with Ongoing Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and the National Park Authority to address any Continued liaison 2008 onwards SPT, National Park concerns that local people may have with rural public transport services.

Page 16 of 35 The Council will undertake the following actions in relation to road and personal safety:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA71 The Council will monitor the police accident Ongoing All accident cluster statistics for West Dunbartonshire and will take sites identified and 2008 onwards Police action where accident patterns demonstrate measures introduced that remedial actions are necessary LTA72 Advisory 20mph areas, mandatory 20mph Completed zones and mandatory 20mph speed limits will be promoted and installed, including part-time All school sites 2008 onwards Community Councils mandatory 20mph speed limits outside schools completed where other forms of 20mph signage would be inappropriate to achieve this aim. LTA73 All new housing developments will be required All development Completed to be planned as mandatory 20mph zones control applications 2008 onwards - considered LTA74 The success of the Twenty’s Plenty scheme Ongoing signage features installed, and publicity will be Speeds to be 2008-2009 - assessed by monitoring of before and after reduced speed at sites LTA75 Location for the provision of pedestrian crossing Ongoing facilities will be subject to a standardised assessment and, where the Council’s approved - 2008 - criteria are met, locations will be prioritised for implementation when funding permits LTA76 The Council will continue to investigate dual Ongoing and multi-skilling in relation to recruitment of All crossing locations Job centres local school crossing patrollers, as well as pursuing to be permanently 2008 onwards employers improved publicity of vacancies within the staffed service LTA77 Locations for school crossing patrollers will be Ongoing reviewed annually in accordance with national 2008 guidance.

Page 17 of 35 The Council will undertake the following actions in relation to road and personal safety: cont’d

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA78 Locations for the provision of vehicle activated Ongoing, additional signs will be subject to a standardised signage installed Community Councils, assessment and, where the Council’s approved - 2008 Police criteria are met, location will be prioritised for implementation when funding permits LTA79 The Council will continue to participate in, Ongoing promote and develop the following road safety education and training initiatives: • Streetsense; • Kerbcraft; • Safer trips to school • Travelling Green; • Junior Road Safety Officer Scheme; • Safe Start; • Walk to School; • Park Smart; West of Scotland • The Children’s Traffic Club in Individual initiatives Road Safety Forum, Scotland; have performance Police, Strathclyde • Scottish Cycle Training Scheme; targets Fire & Rescue • West Dunbartonshire Council Road Safety Calendar Competition; • Experiential Learning Event; • Road Safety Theatre Tours; • Crash Magnets; • Primary Public Speaking Competition • In-car Safety Where appropriate in accordance with Scottish Government guidance, identifying issues that are a barrier to health, sustainable and active travel.

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The Council will undertake the following actions in relation to road and personal safety: cont’d

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA80 Assessment of locations used for school Ongoing subject to transport pick-up / drop-off will be carried out funding availability using established best practice, and Complete all site 2008-2009 SPT recommended improvements will be prioritised improvements and implemented as funding becomes available. LTA81 It is proposed that a survey is carried out to Ongoing, review the quality and range of facilities offered improvement at all existing bus and railway interchanges and schemes to identify measures which could improve the undertaken at feeling of security when travelling. The Council Dumbarton town will continue to lobby for improvements which SPT, Bus and Rail centre, Dumbarton - 2008-2009 will increase personal safety for those using Operators east, Dalreoch, public transport and improve the perception of Dalmuir, Faifley, safety Vale of Leven and Balloch. Further works planned at Clydebank

The Council will undertake the following actions with relation to Contingency Planning:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA82 Continuously maintain and review procedures Ongoing Glasgow Council for liaison with Emergency Services, RALF, (RALF), Neighbouring adjacent Authorities, the Council’s - 2008 onwards Councils, SECC, Contingencies Planning Officer, and the Police, Strathclyde Fire Strathclyde Emergencies Co-ordination Group & Rescue (SECG). LTA83 Prepare a diversionary Route Strategy Plan - 2008 Police, Trunk Road Part completed, Page 19 of 35 detailing potential diversion routes for use as Managers implemented in full and when necessary 2012 LTA84 Assist the Council’s Contingencies Planning Ongoing Officer to develop a Business Continuity Plan to demonstrate the Council’s ability to respond to Draft plan to be 2008 - emergencies under the Civil Contingencies Act finalised 2004 (Contingencies Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2005

Page 20 of 35 The following actions will be undertaken by the Council in relation to Dumbarton: Progress report Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA85 Monitoring and review of the new high Street Commenced but TRO delayed due to Police, Community - 2008 and 2009 ongoing objection Planning Partnership from bus operators and SPT LTA86 Monitoring and review of the new short stay 2007 survey Ongoing parking measures and provision of additional reported and 2008 and 2009 - car parking in line with demand. changes being implemented LTA87 Completion of High Street public realm 90% completed to Completed 2008-2009 SPT improvements including bus facilities date LTA88 Provision of improved junction on the A814/A82 Seeking SPT/ at Dumbuck to best environmental and design Private Developers, Transport Scotland Initial design work standards. 2009-2010 Transport Scotland, support. Route completed SPT action plan approved

The following actions will be undertaken by the Council in relation to Clydebank:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA89 Review of transport network recognising major Seeking SPT/ new developments, and seeking improvements SPT, Transport Transport Scotland Draft route action (in particular on the A82) to ensure the 2008 onwards Scotland, Glasgow support. Route plan underway successful integration of new developments into City Council action plan the transport network. approved LTA90 Integration of SPT’s proposed regional projects Various schemes Ongoing with SPT SPT, Transport – e.g. North Clydeside Development Route and being developed to and GCC 2008 onwards Scotland, Glasgow Fastlink, into our transport network project feasibility City Council stage LTA91 Support SPT proposals to provide a new Initial design 2008 and 2009 SPT, Bus Operators Ongoing, phase1 Page 21 of 35 managed transport interchange at Chalmers completed works due to Street area, in conjunction with changes to commence May adjacent retail and leisure areas 2011 LTA92 Carry out a review of heavy goods vehicle Freight movements through the town. consolidation study undertaken in partnership with SPT, Freight - 2009 SPT and engaged Operators in Freight quality partnership with adjoining Councils and SPT LTA93 Improve links to national cycle route and local Various facilities by walking and cycling. improvements - 2008-2010 Sustrans, SPT undertaken in partnership with Sustrans and SPT

Page 22 of 35 The following actions will be undertaken by the Council in relation to Alexandria:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA94 Alterations to the existing traffic management Ongoing subject to within the town, in particular, the operation of Initial master Private Developers, development 2009 Main Street and the existing Circulatory planning completed SPT proposals system.

The following actions will be undertaken by the Council in relation to Balloch:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA95 Encourage the Scottish Government to Route action plan undertake capacity improvements on A82 report completed Initial feasibility work Transport Scotland, between Arden and Stoneymollan. 2008-2010 and submitted to completed SPT SPT/Transport Scotland LTA96 Work with other partners to support the “Coach Subject to further Friendly Village” initiative. Initial development discussion/ approval 2009 Balloch Forum, SPT work completed through Balloch Forum/SE LTA97 Work with partners to develop and implement Draft framework to Ongoing but subject Balloch Forum, the Balloch framework. be completed in 2008 onwards to SE proposals National Park early 2008

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to new developments:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA98 All Transportation Assessments / Statements Ongoing will be checked by Road Services officers who - 2008 onwards Private Developers will ensure that all requirements are satisfied in

Page 23 of 35 relation to Scottish Government and other relevant guidance LTA99 The progress of green travel plans undertaken Ongoing through the Transport Assessment process will Private Developers, be reviewed by Road Services, and support - 2008 onward Local Employers, SPT and encouragement will be given to those undertaking them.

Page 24 of 35 The council will undertake the following actions in relation to parking and demand management:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA100 Continually review the length of stay of parkers, Further studies bay occupancy and areas of parking stress to 2007 survey planned subject to 2008 onwards - ensure that the right balance of controls is completed available funding reached LTA101 Consolidate, rationalise and standardise Traffic Ongoing Regulation Orders to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the council area in the light of the ongoing regeneration programme - 2008 onwards - taking into account local needs and review TROs in town centre areas where parking causes congestion and/or safety problems LTA102 Seek solutions to parking problems highlighted Ongoing but in residential areas increased car ownership - 2008 onwards Community Councils introducing further pressure on on street parking provision LTA103 Ensure that people know where they can park in all town centres by reviewing and enhancing - 2008 - publicity (e.g. parking leaflet, signage, internet).

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to monitoring and managing traffic growth:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA104 The council will monitor the level of traffic on Ongoing roads for which it is responsible and will determine the rate of traffic growth on these Transport Scotland, - 2008 onwards roads. The council will investigate mitigation SPT measures where traffic growth rates increase significantly. LTA105 The council will work in partnership with External counts Ongoing 2008 onwards SPT Strathclyde Partnership for Transport to available Page 25 of 35 monitor the level of traffic on key regionally strategic roads. LTA106 The council will seek travel plans for all major Ongoing through Private Developers, new developments and encourage existing - 2008 the Planning Local Employers employers to develop staff travel plans process LTA107 The council will liaise with its partners to Ongoing in identify improvements to public transport Transport forum partnership with Community Planning services and infrastructure to help achieve have initial work 2008 onwards SPT/CPP Partnership, SPT modal shift, for example, rail or bus based park done and ride opportunities.

Page 26 of 35 The council will undertake the following actions in relation to new roads:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA108 Subject to availability of funding and support from Ongoing in partner organisations, the council will develop the partnership with following road schemes, and prepare preliminary SPT/Transport design and programmes for implementation in Scotland accordance with high environmental standards Initial scheme SPT, Transport and design. development work Scotland, Argyll & 2008 onwards ongoing for each Bute Council, • A82 at Dumbuck Junction project • Kilbowie Roundabout • A814 through Dumbarton • North Clydeside Development Route (formerly Yoker Relief Rd.) • A82 between Balloch and Arden.

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to freight transport:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA109 The council will monitor the number of heavy Ongoing in goods movements, through the long term traffic SPT developing FTA, Freight partnership with 2009 monitoring programme and produce a report freight strategy Operators, SPT SPT every three years LTA110 The council will ensure that signposting directs Completed in part the heaviest traffic away from town centres and - 2008 residential areas to the main traffic routes.

Page 27 of 35 The following actions will be undertaken by the Council in relation to transport for Tourism :

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA111 Work with others to improve travel information Initial information Ongoing in for visitors to West Dunbartonshire, in particular currently being 2008 SPT, National Park partnership with to the National Park. developed SPT/NP LTA112 Ensure that the local Planning process will Ongoing in current include sustainable travel planning issues in any - 2008 onwards - review process future leisure and tourist-related developments.

The Council will undertake the following actions in relation to maintaining the existing road network:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA113 Continue to work with the Society of Chief Ongoing Officers of Transportation in Scotland (SCOTS), the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland in the further development of the machine based road condition survey system Continued support SCOTS, 2008 onwards designed to provide a consistent comparison to SCOTS work Scottish Government for the condition of Scotland’s roads. The Council will also support SCOTS in its work to develop an asset management framework for Scotland. LTA114 Continue to develop its use of a road Ongoing, maintenance management system for recording and storing all the network and associated safety inspections. This will be Initial work further developed and will hold a robust 2009 SCOTS underway inventory of the various infrastructure elements, their condition and their future maintenance requirements. A future use of this system will be to undertake asset

Page 28 of 35 management, planning and valuation, which will assist in the determination of the maintenance funding required to maintain the asset value of the network.

Page 29 of 35 The Council will undertake the following actions in relation to bridges and structures:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA115 Complete the bridge strengthening programme Partially complete, 1 of its own bridge stock by 2010. remaining structure 2010 expected completed 2011 LTA116 Upgrade sub-standard bridge parapets by 2015 2015 Ongoing LTA117 Complete the assessment of privately owned Ongoing 2015 Private Owners bridges by 2015 LTA118 Strengthen one privately owned bridge per year No funding 2023 Private Owners over a 15 year programme LTA119 Identify and assess the condition of all road – Partially complete, related culverts and retaining structures by 2010 will be continued 2010 and develop a maintenance plan for them. until 2012

The Council will undertake the following actions in relation to street lighting:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA120 Identify and assess condition and age of all Lifecycle plan lighting stock, and replace column after 30 completed, seeking Work ongoing 2008 onwards - years of service. funding to replace old infrastructure LTA121 Incorporate best practice in terms of materials, Ongoing however design and performance to provide a cost subject to funding effective street lighting network by: availability

• Seek new opportunities to use equipment which will minimise light pollution. SCOTS, Lighting • Install luminaries with good optical control - 2008 onwards Equipment Suppliers that minimise light pollution and trespass by directing the light downwards and into areas to be lit • Minimise electricity costs by not over- lighting, using energy-efficient light sources and turning off some lights when they are Page 30 of 35 not required, e.g. after midnight every second light in some car parks. • A preference for post mounted luminaries rather than post top will be pursued wherever possible as post top designs are inherently inefficient and emit excessive amounts of light into the upper hemisphere.

Page 31 of 35 The Council will undertake the following actions in relation to winter maintenance:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA122 Prepare annually a Winter Maintenance 2008 and Completed annually

Strategy annually LTA123 Prepare safe winter driving publicity material for 2008 and Completed annually

issue to all drivers in West Dunbartonshire annually LTA124 Following notification of adverse conditions Complied ensure that mobilisation takes place within one 2008 onwards hour LTA125 Performance targets to be monitored through Complied control sheet information which is reviewed on a 2008 onwards weekly basis throughout the winter maintenance period.

The following actions will be undertaken by the council to monitor and improve air quality

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA126 Assessment to be made of transport-related Ongoing new developments, to ensure that air quality - 2008 onwards Private Developers continues to meet or exceed air quality objectives for Scotland LTA127 The council will operate their continuous Ongoing monitoring equipment in the areas which are Monitoring ongoing 2008 onwards Transport Scotland most likely to be closest to breaching the 2010 objectives for PM10.

The following action will be undertaken by the council to minimise noise pollution:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA128 Implement measures to minimise the noise and Ongoing vibration associated with transport, especially - 2009 onwards - in sensitive areas.

Page 32 of 35 The council will undertake the following action to minimise light pollution:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA129 Seek new opportunities to use equipment Equipment Suppliers, Ongoing - 2008 onwards which will minimise light pollution SCOTS

Page 33 of 35 The council will undertake the following actions in relation to water quality:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA130 The council will recognise and promote the Ongoing standards set out within the SUDSWP ‘Drainage Assessment : A Guide for Scotland’. - 2008 onwards Private Developers New transport schemes will integrate SUDS to alleviate the impact of run-off associated with transport

The council will undertake the following actions in relation to climate change and flooding:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA131 Regular monitoring and maintenance activities Ongoing All key watercourses to minimise the risk of flooding from key water 2008 onwards Riparian Owners monitored monthly courses will be continued LTA132 Capital works, that target the most critical Knowle Burn flood flooding locations where engineering solutions prevention scheme are possible, will be progressed ongoing into 2012. Gruggies Burn and Key flood risk areas River Leven being already identified developed. Future 2008 onwards Scottish Government and schemes schemes subject to evolving part funding by Scottish Government

Page 34 of 35 The following actions will be undertaken by the council in relation to biodiversity:

Current Status / Progress Timetable for Action Performance Partners report Delivery Measure LTA133 Ensure that all designated biodiversity sites are Ongoing protected and reduce habitat fragmentation Biodiversity plan 2008 onwards - through design and positive management of the being developed transport network LTA134 Mitigate against the adverse impacts of Ongoing transport and drainage on local species by identifying sensitive habitats in order to avoid or - 2008 onwards - prevent adverse impacts through careful control and design LTA135 Protect designated species i.e. badgers, otters Ongoing and red squirrels where possible through avoidance or the introduction of mitigation - 2008 onwards - measures in new transport and maintenance schemes which are likely to create an adverse impact

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