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Lydney Cycling Improvements Full Business Case Full Business Case Lydney Cycling Improvements COGL43055613 26/10/2018 Executive Summary This report represents the Final Full Business Case for the Lydney Cycling Improvements Scheme. The scheme proposed is a series of interlinking cycling and pedestrian routes, and the package is considered to be appropriate to achieve the agreed aims and objectives of the project as defined by GFirst LEP. The scheme has been developed with the aim of promoting cycle usage and reducing car journeys within Lydney. The scheme will create a pleasant, safe and accessible network of pathways around Lydney linking together Aylburton, Lydney Town Centre, Railway Station, Dean Academy, and residential developments. It is recognised that the proposal does not address traffic issues in Lydney, as had been previously identified in earlier studies, due to the level of funding now available. However, the scheme does represent a significant investment in the town. By focusing on cycling routes to key destinations, the improvements will provide alternative routes that can be taken by bike, rather than by a motorised vehicle. Lydney and the wider Forest of Dean area can benefit by an overall increase in cycling, both for the local residents and by enhancing the offer for cycling tourism in the area and for longer-distance leisure routes. The Business Case explains the process of identifying the final scheme and through the defined processes demonstrates that the proposal represents high value for money according to the Department for Transport criteria, and therefore a sound and justified spend of public monies. The most significant benefit from the scheme is derived from the increase in predicted cycling trips, and the associated health benefits for the users, with the level of benefits far exceeding the cost of the scheme. The scheme generates a Scheme Net Present Value (NPV) of £970,260. It is also important to note that the Economic Case produces a Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) value of 2.28. The overall budget for the scheme is £1m. It is concluded that there is a sound justification for the scheme, based on the Economic benefit that can be provided, and that there is a high level of public support for the proposals. Project Name: Lydney Cycling Improvements Document Title: Full Business Case 1 Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................. 1 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 6 1.1. Need for Proposed changes ........................................................................................................... 6 1.2. Agreed Objectives of the Scheme .................................................................................................. 6 1.3. Study Area ................................................................................................................................... 6 1.4. Transport ..................................................................................................................................... 7 1.5. Proposed Cycle Schemes ............................................................................................................... 9 1.6. Scope of the Scheme .................................................................................................................... 9 1.7. Purple Link: Lydney Railway Station to Swan Road ....................................................................... 10 1.8. Blue Link: Oakdale Estate to Purple Link ...................................................................................... 13 1.9. Orange Link: Blue Link to Hams Road .......................................................................................... 15 1.10. Green Link: Purple Link to Red Link via Dean Academy ............................................................... 17 1.11. Red Link: Lydney Town Centre to Aylburton ............................................................................... 19 1.12. Cycling Delivery Plan ................................................................................................................. 23 1.13. Lydney Town Centre ................................................................................................................. 23 2. Strategic Case ................................................................................................................................... 24 2.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 24 2.2. Business Strategy ....................................................................................................................... 24 2.3. Objectives .................................................................................................................................. 32 2.4. Measures for Success .................................................................................................................. 32 2.5. Scheme Constraints and Dependencies ........................................................................................ 33 2.6. Scheme Selection and Option Identification .................................................................................. 34 2.7. Option Sifting ............................................................................................................................. 36 3. Economic Case .................................................................................................................................. 39 3.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 39 3.2. Approach to Economic Assessment of the Scheme ........................................................................ 39 3.3. Appraisal Criteria for the Scheme ................................................................................................. 41 3.4. BCR Calculations ......................................................................................................................... 46 3.5. Economy .................................................................................................................................... 47 3.6. Environment ............................................................................................................................... 47 3.7. Social ......................................................................................................................................... 62 3.8. Value for Money Statements ........................................................................................................ 68 3.9. Critical Success Factors ............................................................................................................... 68 4. Commercial Case ............................................................................................................................... 70 4.1. Commercial Issues ...................................................................................................................... 70 4.2. Scheme Procurement .................................................................................................................. 70 Project Name: Lydney Cycling Improvements Document Title: Full Business Case 2 4.3. Commercial Risk Assessment ....................................................................................................... 71 5. Financial Case ................................................................................................................................... 72 5.1. Project Costs .............................................................................................................................. 72 5.2. Breakdown and Time Profile of Project Costs ................................................................................ 72 5.3. Project Funding .......................................................................................................................... 72 5.4. Financial Risk Management Strategy ............................................................................................ 73 5.5. Ongoing Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 74 6. Management Case ............................................................................................................................. 75 6.1. Overview .................................................................................................................................... 75 6.2. Project Governance, Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................. 75 6.3. Project Management Structure .................................................................................................... 75 6.4. Communications and Engagement Management ........................................................................... 76 6.5. Stakeholder Communication ........................................................................................................ 77 6.6. Public Consultation ..................................................................................................................... 78 6.7. Evidence of Previously Successful Management Strategy ..............................................................
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