Clarkston Active Travel Network Delivery Plan 2017
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Clarkston - Stamperland - Busby Active Travel Network Delivery Plan Feasibility Study East Renfrewshire Council 1 November 2017 Clarkston - Stamperland - Busby Green Network Delivery Plan Quality information Prepared by Checked by Approved by Stephen Clyne Peter Leslie David McKechnie Engineer Principle Engineer Associate Director Revision History Revision Revision date Details Authorized Name Position M 24/11/17 Final Issue DMc David McKenzie Associate Director Distribution List # Hard Copies PDF Required Association / Company Name Prepared for: East Renfrewshire Council AECOM Clarkston - Stamperland - Busby Green Network Delivery Plan Prepared for: East Renfrewshire Council John Shelton Green Network Project Officer Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, Glasgow, G46 6UG Prepared by: Stephen Clyne Engineer T: 0141 222 6423 E: [email protected] AECOM Limited 7th Floor Aurora 120 Bothwell Street Glasgow G2 7EA UK T: +44 141 248 0300 aecom.com © 2016 AECOM Limited. All Rights Reserved. This document has been prepared by AECOM Limited (“AECOM”) for sole use of our client (the “Client”) in accordance with generally accepted consultancy principles, the budget for fees and the terms of reference agreed between AECOM and the Client. Any information provided by third parties and referred to herein has not been checked or verified by AECOM, unless otherwise expressly stated in the document. No third party may rely upon this document without the prior and express written agreement of AECOM. Prepared for: East Renfrewshire Council AECOM Clarkston - Stamperland - Busby Green Network Delivery Plan This Page is intentionally left blank Prepared for: East Renfrewshire Council AECOM Clarkston - Stamperland - Busby Green Network Delivery Plan Clarkston and Surrounding Area Active Travel Masterplan East Renfrewshire Council have undertaken consultation and site reviews during 2017 to establish an active travel masterplan for Clarkston and the surrounding area. The proposed routes and area wide improvements will deliver a comprehensive network permitting Clarkston to become an area where walking and cycling for local trips become the natural choice for residents and visitors. The purpose of this report is to highlight how the masterplan Figure 1 has been established and can be delivered by the community, partners and council. Figure 1 - Masterplan Prepared for: East Renfrewshire Council AECOM Clarkston - Stamperland - Busby Green Network Delivery Plan Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 11 1.1 Study Area ........................................................................................................................ 11 1.2 Study Objectives ............................................................................................................... 12 1.3 Methodology ..................................................................................................................... 12 2. Desktop Review .......................................................................................................................... 15 2.1 Geographic Context .......................................................................................................... 15 2.2 Local Transport Network ................................................................................................... 15 2.3 Policy, Guidance and Other Studies ................................................................................. 17 2.3.1 Policy and Guidance ......................................................................................................... 17 2.3.2 Clarkston Town Centre Charrette ..................................................................................... 19 2.4 Local Environmental and Cultural Constraints ................................................................. 20 2.4.1 Greenspace ...................................................................................................................... 20 2.5 Collision History – Pedestrians and Cyclists .................................................................... 20 2.6 School Catchment Areas .................................................................................................. 21 2.7 Other Available Data ......................................................................................................... 21 3. Site Visits .................................................................................................................................... 24 3.1 Site Investigation .............................................................................................................. 24 3.1.1 Key Initial Findings............................................................................................................ 26 4. Stakeholder Engagement ........................................................................................................... 28 4.1 Placecheck Summary ....................................................................................................... 28 4.1.1 External Stakeholder Engagement Summary .................................................................. 30 4.2 Internal Stakeholder Engagement .................................................................................... 31 5. Area Wide Recommendations .................................................................................................... 34 5.1 Recommendations ............................................................................................................ 38 5.2 Strategic Routes ............................................................................................................. 38 5.2.1 Strategic Cycle Corridor 3 ................................................................................................ 40 5.2.2 Strategic Cycle Corridor 4 ................................................................................................ 40 5.3 Local Traffic Cells – People Designed Places ............................................................. 42 5.4 Local Routes ................................................................................................................... 43 5.4.1 Section 1 – Williamwood High School to Busby Railway Station ..................................... 43 Section 1 Part 1 ........................................................................................................................ 43 Section 1 Part 2 ........................................................................................................................ 44 Section 1 Part 3 ........................................................................................................................ 44 Section 1 Part 4 ........................................................................................................................ 44 5.4.2 Section 2 – Clarkston Railway Station to Netherlee Primary School ............................... 45 Section 2 Part 1 ........................................................................................................................ 45 Section 2 Part 2 ........................................................................................................................ 45 5.5 Major Projects ................................................................................................................. 46 5.5.1 Clarkston Town Centre ..................................................................................................... 46 5.5.2 Option A - Dedicated Cycle Lanes .................................................................................... 46 5.5.3 Option B - Shared Space .................................................................................................. 47 5.5.4 Option C - Busby Road Realignment ............................................................................... 48 5.5.5 Giffnock Rail Crossing ...................................................................................................... 49 5.5.6 Williamwood Rail Crossing ............................................................................................... 50 5.5.7 Netherlee / Linn Park / Stamperland Public Realm .......................................................... 50 5.5.8 Busby Glen / Overlee Park ............................................................................................... 50 5.6 Summary .......................................................................................................................... 51 Prepared for: East Renfrewshire Council AECOM Clarkston - Stamperland - Busby Green Network Delivery Plan 6. Action Plan .................................................................................................................................. 54 6.1 2017/18 – Quick Wins ...................................................................................................... 54 6.2 Action Plan – Communication Plan .................................................................................. 55 6.3 Action Plan – 2017 to 2020 .............................................................................................. 56 Figures Figure 1 - Masterplan .............................................................................................................................. 5 Figure 2 - Study Area ...........................................................................................................................