Land at Sandgate Drive, Kippax Proposed Residential Development Travel Plan Persimmon Homes March 2016 (Revision 2)
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Remarks FINAL Amended following Updated with latest Travelwise comments sustainable information
Date 16th August 2013 25th November 2013 23rd March 2016
Prepared by S Phillips S Phillips S Phillips
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Existing Conditions 2
3 Objectives and Scope of the Plan 8
4 Roles and Responsibilities 10
5 Travel Plan Measures 12
6 Implementation / Communication 16
7 Monitoring and Review 20
Appendices
Appendix A Masterplan
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Figure 1 Site Location Plan – Strategic Figure 2 Site Location Plan – Local Figure 3 Not Used Figure 4 Not Used Figure 5 Pedestrian Accessibility Plan Figure 6 Cycle Accessibility Plan Figure 7 Bus Stop Accessibility Plan
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1 Introduction
1.1.1 This Travel Plan (TP) document has been prepared on behalf of Persimmon Homes Ltd. The TP should be read in conjunction with the Transport Assessment (TA) that has been produced to accompany the planning application for proposed residential development. 1.1.2 The proposed area for which Persimmon are seeking to gain planning permission for is located on to the north of Kippax, the attached Figures 1 and 2 show the Site Location in relation to the strategic and local highway networks respectively. 1.1.3 The scheme proposals are illustrated on the drawing contained in Appendix A and comprise 156 dwellings. 1.1.4 A Travel Plan (TP) is a package of measures tailored to the needs of individual sites and aimed at promoting greener, cleaner travel choices and reducing the reliance on the car. It involves the development of a set of mechanisms, initiatives and targets that together can enable a development to reduce the impact of travel and transport on the environment, whilst also achieving a number of other benefits for residents. 1.1.5 This TP provides details of measures to be incorporated into the overall design of the development to encourage residents to use sustainable transport along with a range of initiatives to be adopted to encourage the use of sustainable modes. 1.1.6 Following the introduction, this TP contains the following elements: . An assessment of existing conditions for access to the Site by a range of modes; . Objectives and scope of the Plan, including indicative Travel Plan targets; . Description of roles and responsibilities; . Measures to encourage, promote and increase the use of public transport, cycling and walking and to reduce the level of single occupancy vehicle trips; . Details of the implementation and communication strategy; and . Proposals for regular monitoring and review schedules to measure progress against objectives and targets. 1.1.7 This report is intended to outline the obligations on the developer/development management company of the proposed scheme to fulfil the principles of the strategy. The document provides measures led by the developer/management company to encourage residents to use more sustainable means of transport. 1.1.8 The Travel Plan has been prepared in accordance with the DfT publication “Making Residential Travel Plans Work: Guidelines for new development’ and other appropriate guidance including the Leeds City Council Travel Plan Supplementary Planning Document. 1.1.9 In seeking to influence the modal split for the development, the Travel Plan will assist in achieving and delivering the aims of the West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan as well as complying with both local and national policies.
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2 Existing Conditions
2.1.1 This chapter describes the Site and considers the existing conditions on the surrounding highway network for a range of transport modes. It includes a review of traffic count information and accident data. EXISTING SITE 2.1.2 The development Site is situated to the north of Sandgate Drive in Kippax, which is a village of Leeds situated approximately 9km west of the city centre. The Site in relation to the strategic and local transport system is shown on Figures 1 and 2. 2.1.3 The Site is generally rectangular in shape and has an overall area of approximately 9 hectares. The Site is bound by private residential properties to the south and west and agricultural fields to the north and east. 2.1.4 The centre of the Site is located approximately 1km walk distance to the north of Kippax village centre which benefits from a multitude of shops and facilities including a co‐op supermarket, healthcare facilities and pubs/takeaways. Further local facilities are available within the Gibson Lane estate including a healthcare centre, dentist and primary school. 2.2 EXISTING LOCAL HIGHWAY NETWORK 2.2.1 Bula Close extends from Sandgate Drive some 70m before meeting the Site Boundary where a turning head is provided. Bula Close which currently exists as a cul‐de‐sac serving some 9 properties has an average carriageway width of 6.0m with 2.0m footways on both sides. The highway adoption data obtained from Leeds City Council (LCC) indicates that the adopted highway extends fully towards the southern boundary of the development site, and as such provides no land constraints for a potential vehicular access point. Bula Close connects to Sandgate Drive via a simple priority junction. 2.2.2 Baildon Avenue routes north from Sandgate Drive some 40m before dividing into two roads, the first of which routes east to form a turning head providing access to a small number of properties. Baildon Avenue continues north‐west approximately 60m providing access to further properties and terminates in a turning head at the site boundary. It has a typical carriageway width of 5.5m with 2.0m footways provided either side. The highway adoption data obtained from Leeds City Council (LCC) indicates that the adopted highway extends fully towards the southern boundary of the development site, and as such provides no land constraints for a potential vehicular access point. Baildon Avenue connects to Sandgate Drive via a simple priority junction. 2.2.3 On the approach to the Site, Moorgate Drive and Sandgate Drive provide a carriageway width of 6.0m with 2.0m footways to both sides and areas of verge. Several site visits carried out during the morning peak hour period have indicated that although some on street parking occurs, this is relatively minimal as there is in‐curtilage parking space available. The level of on street parking does not inhibit the safe and satisfactory passage of vehicles. 2.2.4 Moorgate Drive is accessed via a priority junction with Gibson Lane. Gibson Lane provides bus penetration through the existing residential estate. Gibson Lane connects to the external highway network to the south west of the Site at a priority junction with the B6137 Leeds Road, whilst it also connects via a priority junction with the B6137 High Street to the south of the Site. 2.2.5 The majority of Kippax is subject to a 30mph speed limit including all the Gibson Lane estate. Leeds Road is traffic calmed through the provision of speed cushions along its length up to the northern extent of the Kippax settlement boundary – upon which it changes to a 40mph limit.
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2.2.6 All the roads surrounding the site benefit from street lighting to both sides. Whilst several lit footpaths are provided through the estate on desire lines. 2.3 ACCESSIBILITY BY FOOT 2.3.1 As described in the previous chapter the measures proposed which will positively influence trips by foot include:
Several boundary connections with the existing highway network to facilitate trips in all directions from (and through) the Site; and
Numerous internal links and pedestrian routes; 2.3.2 The residential design guide “Manual for Streets” (MfS) advises that “walkable neighbourhoods are typically characterised by having a range of facilities within ten minutes (up to about 800m) walking distance of residential areas…” (ref para 4.4.1). However, this is not regarded as an upper limit in MfS and reference is also made to walking offering “the greatest potential to replace short car trips, particularly those under 2km”. The acceptability of walking trips up to 2km (an approximate 25 minute walk time) is also supported in the IHT document “Providing for Journeys on Foot”. 2.3.3 Using GIS Network Analyst software typical walk times (up to 25 mins) to specific local facilities situated in close proximity to the proposed Site are shown on Figure 5. This figure demonstrates that:
The nearest primary schools (Kippax Greenfield Primary School & Kippax Ash Tree Primary School) are located just over a 10 minute walk distance from the centre of the Site;
Kippax Health Centre, pharmacy and dental centre are all located on Gibson Lane – within a 10 minute walk of the entire Site;
A Sainsbury’s Local foodstore, takeaway, hairdressers, pet shop and petrol filling station are located within a 12‐13 minute walk of the Site;
Kippax Centre can be reached within a 15‐20 minute walk of the Site where numerous shops/facilities can be found including food retail, doctors/health centre, pharmacist, post office, cash points, library, pubs, cafes, takeaways and hairdressers. As well as providing convenient services to local residents the majority of these facilities also provide accessible employment opportunities. There are also other employment/businesses located close to the local centre; and
Brigshaw High School is located within a 30 minute walk of the proposed development. 2.3.4 It is therefore concluded that the proposed Site will provide excellent accessibility by foot to a vast range of services and facilities – all within a 10 to 20 minute walk. And as shown on Figure 5 additional services/facilities such as the sports centre and a further primary school are available within a 20 to 25 minute timeframe. 2.3.5 Leeds Core Strategy within Appendix 3 sets out accessibility criteria based on location. The Site is classified as within a smaller settlement (Table 1) and as such should provide local services within a 15 minute walk of the Site. As detailed above there are numerous local services within a 15 minute walk of the Site.
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2.4 ACCESSIBILITY BY CYCLE 2.4.1 As described in the previous chapter the measures proposed which will positively influence cycle trips include:
Several boundary connections with the existing highway network to facilitate trips in all directions from the Site; and
Numerous internal links and cycle routes; 2.4.2 It should be noted that all of the above measures will not only benefit new residents of the development Site but also existing residents living on surrounding estates. 2.4.3 An acceptable and comfortable distance for general cycling trips is considered to be up to 5 kilometres as referred to in Local Transport Note 2/08 (published by the DfT). However, the same guidance also refers to commuting cycle trips up to 8km. Using GIS Network Analyst software typical cycle times (with 30 mins approximating to around an 8km distance) from the Site are shown on Figure 6. This figure shows that:
All of the numerous shops and facilities within Kippax as shown on Figure 5 including schools, healthcare and food stores can be reached within a 5 minute cycle of the Site;
Brigshaw High School is within a 10 minute cycle of the Site;
Garforth Academy is within a 10 minute cycle ride of the Site;
East Garforth Station is within a 15 minute cycle journey;
From the proposed development Site the 30 minute catchment area extends northwards to include all of Garforth, west to Swillington and Colton and south to Allerton Bywater and parts of Castleford. 2.4.4 It is therefore concluded that the proposed Site will provide good accessibility by cycle to a vast range of local services and facilities within a ten minute cycle ride as well as significant employment opportunities beyond the immediate local area including Garforth, Colton and Castleford.
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2.5 EXISTING BUS SERVICES/FACILITIES 2.5.1 There are several bus services operating within the locality of the Site. The nearest bus stops are located near the junction of Gibson Lane and Manor Garth Road to the south approximately 250m walking distance from the southern Site boundary with Bula Close. Further stops are provided along Gibson Lane and on Leeds Road. The Leeds Road bus stops are some 500m walking distance respectively from the edge of the Site. Figure 7 shows accessibility to bus stop provision from the proposed development. 2.5.2 The bus stops located on Gibson Lane are provided with DDA compliant kerbing and the latest timetable information. Both bus stops on Leeds Road also benefit from a shelter and the Leeds bound service also benefits from seating. Further details of the service routes and frequencies are given in Tables 2.1 and 2.2. Table 2.1 – Gibson Lane Bus Service Summary
Service Route One Way Frequency Days of Operation
Gibson Lane (45013302 & 45028211)
4 per hour (5:00‐23:36) Weekdays 163/166/X60 Castleford ‐ Allerton Bywater ‐ Kippax ‐ 4 per hour (5:15‐23:36) Saturday Garforth ‐ Cross Gates ‐ Leeds 2 per hour (6:30‐23:36) Sunday
4 per hour (6:03‐23:57) Weekdays Leeds ‐ Cross Gates ‐ Garforth ‐ Kippax ‐ 163/166/X60 4 per hour (6:25‐23:58) Saturday Allerton Bywater ‐ Castleford 2 per hour (7:45‐23:57) Sunday
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Table 2.2 – Leeds Road Bus Service Summary
Service Route One Way Frequency Days of Operation
Leeds Road (45010184 & 45010183)
Every 2 Hours (5:45‐18:14) Weekdays Wakefield ‐ Pinderfields Hospital ‐ 174 Woodlesford ‐ Kippax ‐ Garforth ‐ Every 2 Hours (7:10‐18:05) Saturday Wetherby No Service Sunday
Every 2 Hours (7:29‐18:44) Weekdays Wetherby ‐ Garforth – Kippax ‐ 174 Woodlesford ‐ Pinderfields Hospital ‐ Every 2 Hours (9:03‐18:29) Saturday Wakefield No Service Sunday
Every 2 Hours (7:07‐19:44) Weekdays Castleford ‐ Micklefield ‐ Garforth ‐ Kippax ‐ 175/175A Woodlesford ‐ Pinderfields Hospital ‐ Every 2 Hours (8:41–19:34) Saturday Wakefield No Service Sunday
Every 2 Hours (7:06‐19:47) Weekdays Wakefield ‐ Pinderfields Hospital ‐ 175/175A Woodlesford ‐ Kippax ‐ Garforth ‐ Every 2 Hours (7:41‐19:37) Saturday Micklefield ‐ Castleford No Service Sunday
1 per hour (6:45‐16:55) Weekdays
22 Rothwell – Kippax – Garforth ‐ Seacroft 1 per hour (8:00‐16:55) Saturday
No Service Sunday
1 per hour (6:45‐16:55) Weekdays
22 Seacroft – Garforth – Kippax ‐ Rothwell 1 per hour (8:00‐16:55) Saturday
No Service Sunday
4 per hour (5:00‐23:36) Weekdays Castleford ‐ Allerton Bywater ‐ Kippax ‐ 163/166/X60 4 per hour (5:15‐23:36) Saturday Garforth ‐ Cross Gates ‐ Leeds 2 per hour (6:30‐23:36) Sunday
4 per hour (6:03‐23:57) Weekdays Leeds ‐ Cross Gates ‐ Garforth ‐ Kippax ‐ 163/166/X60 4 per hour (6:25‐23:58) Saturday Allerton Bywater ‐ Castleford 2 per hour (7:45‐23:57) Sunday
2.5.3 During the weekday and Saturday the services on Gibson Lane combine to provide an overall hourly frequency of 4 buses in each direction i.e. 8 bus services per hour two‐way. These services operate for the vast majority of the day commencing between 05:00 to 07:00 and running through until 22:00 to 23:30.
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2.5.4 On a Sunday the services combine to provide an overall hourly frequency of 2 buses in each direction i.e. 4 bus services per hour two‐way. 2.5.5 The bus services on Gibson Lane provide regular connections to Castleford, Garforth and Leeds. Whilst the Leeds Road bus stops provide additional services to Pinderfields Hospital, Wetherby and Wakefield. Further connections to the rest of the region and beyond are available from Leeds, Wakefield and Castleford. 2.5.6 Additionally the 163/166 bus services provide a connection to Castleford and Cross Gates Rail stations, whilst the 166 also provides a connection to East Garforth Rail Station for onward, more distant public transport journeys by train. 2.6 RAIL FACILITIES 2.6.1 East Garforth Train Station is located approximately 2.1km to the north of the Site via an existing PROW. The station has on average 4 departing services per hour and provides regular connections to York (1 per hour), Leeds (2 per hour), Selby (1 per hour), Huddersfield (1 per hour), Bradford (2 per hour) and Blackpool (1 per hour). Leeds is an approximate 18 minute journey time from East Garforth station, whilst York is an approximate 22 minute journey.
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3 Objectives and Scope of the Plan
Introduction 3.1.1 This residential Travel Plan shall, by containing appropriate measures, help to improve the environment by seeking to reduce the number of trips made to and from the development by the private car. All residents shall be made aware of the measures included within the Travel Plan in order that positive benefits can be delivered and the number of trips undertaken by public transport, walking or cycling are increased. 3.1.2 In order to ensure that the measures contained within the Travel Plan are capable of delivering a sustainable travel demand pattern for the development it is important to identify some key objectives for the residential land use. Travel Plan Objectives 3.1.3 The overall travel management objectives for the development are: . Promoting walking, cycling and public transport as the primary modes of travel; . To deliver mode shift from car journeys to alternative modes including multi‐occupancy vehicle trips; . To reduce vehicle emissions through the take up of alternative transport modes; and . To deliver education and promotion of walking and cycling as options for a healthier lifestyle. Travel Plan Targets 3.1.4 This Travel Plan in conjunction with LCC TravelWise aims to promote travel choice for residents of the development, and hence to increase the use of sustainable transport modes. Overarching targets for the Site are to be set once baseline travel surveys have been carried out. Any targets set for the Travel Plan will need to be ‘SMART’ i.e. they must be:‐ . Site‐specific . Measurable . Achievable . Realistic and . Time related 3.1.5 In order to provide a set of Site specific targets indicative modal split targets have been produced for the development. These would need to be reviewed once actual mode share information was available from travel surveys.
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3.1.6 National Statistics census data from 2011 provides an indication of existing residential journey to work mode split data for the local output areas adjacent to the proposed development Site. Journey to work mode split data for seven super output lower layer areas Leeds 088C/D and 089A to E . Car Driver 69.2% . Car Passenger 6.8% . Public Transport 13.3% . Taxi 0.1% . Pedestrians 5.3% . Cycle 0.7% . Motorcycle 1.0% . Home Working 3.4%
Overarching Goals and Targets for the Travel Plan 3.1.7 The mode split target proposed should be no more than 64.2% of residents’ journeys to work as a car driver (subject to the findings of the initial travel survey). This target is proposed in order for the Travel Plan to have a realistic target for the changing use of the area and represents a reduction in the number of people travelling to work by car by 5%. 3.1.8 For schools the target is for a maximum of 20% of school children to be taken to school by car. The targets are to be achieved within three years of initial occupation of the Site. Once the targets have been achieved the level of single occupancy car journeys to work and the level of children going to school by car must be maintained or reduced further. The Travel Plan Co‐ordinator must not omit or change the targets without prior consultation with the Leeds Travelwise Team. 3.1.9 Whilst the initial modal split of residents may be higher it is anticipated that the targets would be reached within 3 years from occupation. This provides an appropriate timescale against which to measure progress against the target modes split. Further details of monitoring are provided in Section 7 of the report.
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4 Roles and Responsibilities
INTRODUCTION 4.1.1 An important aspect of a successful TP is the allocation of sufficient time and resources to enable it to happen. This can in part be achieved by the recognition from the outset of the roles and responsibilities of those who will be involved. TRAVEL PLAN CO‐ORDINATOR 4.1.2 An appointed site management company will act as the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator (TPC) for the development. 4.1.3 Prior to the commencement of the initial marketing of the residential units the Travel Plan Co‐ ordinator shall be appointed and acquire all relevant supporting information required and review the overall content of the document to ensure its currency and relevance. 4.1.4 At the same time the TPC will inform Leeds City Council TravelWise team of the date that this work has commenced and provide a contact name on 0113 3950276 (email [email protected]). 4.1.5 The duties of the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator will include: . Acting as a single point of contact for all transport, access and travel related issues for the residential units within the development; . Obtaining and providing residents with up to date details of information relating to access to the site via sustainable modes; . Liaison with Leeds CC, Metro and other key stakeholders; . The TPC will need to work closely with the housing association provider (as appropriate) to ensure that residents of the affordable housing gain the same exposure to the sustainable travel options and the Metrocard offer. . Ensuring that a copy of the Travel Plan is provided within the residential marketing information packs sent out to potential buyers as well as providing details of the site’s accessibility by sustainable modes on the developments website and within any newsletters; and . Ensuring that a copy of the Travel Plan is provided within the residential Welcome Packs given to all new residents. 4.1.6 This TP will provide the basis for the development of the TP that will be finalised following the collation of the baseline surveys. Measures and initiatives will be tailored on the basis of the results of these surveys. The detailed Travel Plan, including the baseline information for residents, will be provided to the Travel Plan Officer for LCC within 6 months of occupation. The key stakeholders in this Travel Plan will include:‐ . Persimmon Homes; and . Leeds City Council.
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4.1.7 The contact details of the person at Persimmon Homes who will be responsible for the appointment of a Travel Plan Co‐ordinator prior to the initial marketing of the development is as follows: Mr Paul Thornton Persimmon Homes 3 Hepton Court York Road Leeds LS9 6PW
0113 240 9726
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5 Travel Plan Measures
Introduction 5.1.1 This section as well as the associated Travel Plan sets out the measures proposed to influence behaviour such that: . Single occupancy car trips are reduced and minimised as much as possible; and . Access to the Site by all other modes, particularly walking, cycling and public transport is promoted, encouraged and enhanced. 5.1.2 In order to persuade people to change their mode of travel it is necessary to introduce a varied mix of incentives. For the development Site the proposed range of transport related measures are described in this section. Walking and Cycling Measures 5.1.3 The scheme layout is designed to encourage and prioritise the movements of pedestrians/cyclists over the use of the car to/from the Site to the nearby amenities. 5.1.4 The responsibility for obtaining the most up to date information relating to the following walking/cycling aspects will fall to the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator: . A plan showing the key pedestrian routes to the Site including crossing facilities; . A plan showing the key cycling routes to the site including crossing facilities (this information can be combined with the pedestrian plan). It should be noted that the Leeds Cycle Map is available free of charge from LCC on 0113 395 1470 or can be downloaded from the following locations: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Garforth%2012pp%20DL%20concertina%20fold%20MR%20WEB .pdf http://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Leeds%20cycling%20Map%20‐%20North.pdf http://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Leeds%20Cycling%20Map%20‐%20South.pdf http://www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/Pages/Cycling‐in‐Leeds.aspx 5.1.5 Details of nearby cycle shops including location, contact information and those that may offer discounts on cycles and repairs/maintenance. 5.1.6 A cycle journey planner is available at www.cyclestreets.net 5.1.7 The Travel Plan Co‐ordinator shall ensure that the above information is obtained and provided within the Travel Plan as well as being included within Welcome Packs for each resident. The information shall be updated by the co‐ordinator as and when required. 5.1.8 The Travel Plan Co‐ordinator shall encourage walking and cycling through providing details of third party walking and cycling organisations such as bikebudi (www.bikebudi.com) and ‘walkit’ (www.walkit.com) the latter of which provides offer personalised journey planning. 5.1.9 The WY Go cycling website (http://www.wygocycling.com/free_training/) offers a free cycle training and maintenance scheme with qualified tutors in order to build cycling confidence and learn how to maintain your bike.
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5.1.10 The Travel Plan Co‐ordinator shall promote and encourage walking and cycling to work, through events such as ‘Bike to Work Day’ and ‘Bike Week’ (www.bikeweek.org.uk), to heighten awareness. Walking (text taken from NHS Choices) 5.1.11 Walking is underrated as a form of exercise but walking is ideal for people of all ages and fitness levels who want to be more active. Regular walking has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and some cancers. 5.1.12 The NHS provides a guide at http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/getting‐started‐guides/Pages/getting‐ started‐walking.aspx the aids novice walkers to increase the amount of walking every day week by week to maximise the health benefits irrespective of age or ability. Cycling (text taken from NHS Choices) 5.1.13 Regular cycling can help you lose weight, reduce stress and improve your fitness. A great variety of information can be found at http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/Cycling.aspx. 5.1.14 Cycling is the third most popular recreational activity in the UK with an estimated 3.1 million people riding a bicycle each month. . Recommended physical activity levels . Children under five should do 180 minutes every day. . Young people (aged 5‐18) should do 60 minutes every day. . Adults (aged 19‐64) should do 150 minutes every week. . Older adults (65 and over) should do 150 minutes every week. 5.1.15 As a form of exercise, cycling has broad appeal. Toddlers, pensioners, the able‐bodied or people with disabilities can all enjoy cycling if they have the right equipment. A guide on the purchase of the correct equipment can be found at http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/getting‐started‐guides/Pages/getting‐ started‐cycling.aspx 5.1.16 Cycling is one of the easiest ways to fit exercise into your daily routine because it's also a form of transport. It saves you money, gets you fit and is good for the environment. 5.1.17 It's a low‐impact type of exercise, so it's easier on your joints than running or other high‐impact aerobic activities. But it still helps you get into shape. For example, someone who weighs 80kg (12st 9lb) will burn more than 650 calories with an hour’s riding, and tone their legs and bottom. If you ride up hills or off‐road, you'll also work your upper body. 5.1.18 The best way to build your cardiovascular fitness on the bike is to ride for at least 150 minutes every week. For example, you could cycle to work a few days a week or do a couple of shorter rides during the week with a longer ride at the weekend. You'll soon feel the benefits. 5.1.19 Recommended activity levels can be found at the NHS Choices website Public Transport 5.1.20 The site is located very closely to public transport services. It lies adjacent to the existing bus stops and routes on Gibson Lane. 5.1.21 The responsibility for obtaining the most up to date information regarding public transport rests with the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator. This package of information will include the following:
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. Residential Metrocards (countywide bus) will be provided in accordance with the WY MetroCard scheme; . Bus services, routes, destinations, times/frequencies. Realtime bus information available at http://wypte.acislive.com/ will also be promoted to residents; . Bus stop locations adjacent to the Site; . Contact details for Metro, including the website www.wymetro.com, and bus operators; . Details of the personalised public transport journey planner facility provided at http://www.yorkshiretravel.net/welcome.do; . www.leedstravel.info provides a central internet source for public transport around Leeds; . Bus/Rail promotional offers; and . Contact details of taxi operators. 5.1.22 The Travel Plan Co‐ordinator shall ensure that the above information is obtained and included within the Travel Plan as well as the Welcome Packs for each resident. The information shall be updated by the co‐ordinator as and when required. Car Sharing 5.1.23 The website www.wycarshare.com will be promoted by the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator to all residents as a database for potential car sharers. This website contains details of people who are living in and working for different companies throughout Leeds and therefore maximises the opportunity for potential matches to be made. Further details for www.wycarshare.com will be acquired by the co‐ ordinator and provided within the Travel Plan as well as being included within the Welcome Packs for each resident. 5.1.24 There are currently no plans to provide a private car share database nested within the www.wycarshare.com website. However, this is something which could be considered by the site management company in the future if there was sufficient demand based on travel survey results. City Car Club 5.1.25 City Car Club runs the car club in the Leeds area. The nearest available car is located on Armouries Drive in Leeds city centre approximately 9 miles to the west. Good connections to the city centre are provided via the bus services located nearby. 5.1.26 A Car Club is an organisation which removes the drawbacks of owning a car, whilst allowing members of the car club to access a vehicle 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. The car club provides cars which can be booked in advance in convenient locations that can be hired for as little as half an hour. Members will then only pay for the time and mileage that they use in addition to the joining fee. Further information on the scheme is available at www.citycarclub.co.uk.
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School Travel 5.1.27 The responsibility for obtaining the most up to date information regarding local schools rests with the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator. This package of information will include school location, distance from the Site, appropriate safe pedestrian/cycle routes to the school and details of public transport services. 5.1.28 To encourage sustainable transport to schools the TPC will investigate the possibility of setting up ‘Walking Buses’ groups. 5.1.29 The TPC will liaise with the Travelwise team to encourage cycling to school, scoot to school initiatives and school bus provision for the existing schools as well as walking buses. Information on school buses is available at www.generationm.co.uk Home Delivery Services 5.1.30 The Travel Plan Co‐ordinator will promote the use of home delivery services including providing details of local grocery stores and providing information on stores which provide home delivery services. This measure will assist in reducing the need to travel for residents of the development. Flexible Working Practices 5.1.31 The development will provide the infrastructure/cabling for access to high speed broadband to make it easier for residents to work from home. Personalised Travel Planning 5.1.32 In addition to the implementation of the measures above it is also proposed that the TPC will provide personalised travel planning advice to new residents on initial occupation. This will include supplying all of the available information relating to travel by sustainable modes included in the Welcome Packs to residents and advising on alternatives modes to the private car for a range of trips including journeys to work, journeys to local schools and journeys to other local amenities etc. This will serve to re‐enforce the objectives of the Travel Plan and raise awareness of the alternatives to the private car for a range of trips.
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6 Implementation / Communication
Introduction 6.1.1 This Travel Plan sets out the travel management obligations on the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator and the site management company. 6.1.2 The Travel Plan clarifies the role of the co‐ordinator and sets out their responsibilities in terms of ensuring that the series of measures and initiatives identified, that will help to reduce the reliance on the private car, are delivered. Questionnaire Survey 6.1.3 A critical element of the information gathering exercise for the Travel Plan is to carry out a questionnaire survey of the residents. This will provide details of individual circumstances, travel patterns and preferences etc. The survey also increases the residents’ awareness of travel issues. 6.1.4 The Travel Plan Co‐ordinator will survey the residents as part of the induction process. A full travel survey of all residents will then take place one year after first occupation of the development. 6.1.5 Prior to undertaking the survey the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator will seek agreement with the Leeds Travelwise team on a travel survey questionnaire for the site. The use of a standard travel survey questionnaire will simplify the production of the future monitoring reports. 6.1.6 The survey is likely to include details of work locations as well as means of travel for residents and visitors to/from the Site, opinions on alternative modes of transport and journey times, travel costs, travel patterns and travel preferences. Measures most likely to encourage non‐car transport usage and car sharing are also to be incorporated. 6.1.7 The Travel Plan Co‐ordinator shall collate the results of the survey and forward the information to the Leeds City Council Travelwise team within 6 weeks of the surveys being undertaken. Within 6 months of the date of the survey the co‐ordinator shall agree the following Travel Plan items with the Leeds Travelwise team prior to implementation: . Any revised site specific measures to reduce the numbers of car‐borne trips; and . Any revisions to the modal split targets for the residents as a result of carrying out the baseline survey. Implementation 6.1.8 This TP clarifies the role of the co‐ordinator and sets out their responsibilities in terms of ensuring that the series of measures and initiatives identified are delivered in order to help reduce the reliance on the private car, and achieve the target mode share of less than 64.2% of residents accessing the site by single occupancy vehicle. 6.1.9 An action plan will be developed to set out a clear plan for the implementation of the Travel Plan measures. This section summarises the proposed measures to influence travel behaviour, and sets out a schedule for their implementation in the following tables.
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Table 6.1 ‐ Pedestrian/Cycle/Motorcycle Measures Guideline Reasoning/ Deliverability and Measures Priority Timescale Comments Responsibility Provision of local To encourage cyclists High level of cycle maps and and public transport deliverability. TP Co‐ public transport On occupation High users by raising ordinator to provide, information in awareness of travel and maintain induction packs options information TPC to promote health and High level of financial benefits To encourage deliverability. On occupation High of walking and pedestrians/cyclists Promotion by TP Co‐ cycling in ordinator induction packs Provision of local To encourage cyclists High level of cycle maps and and public transport deliverability. TP Co‐ public transport Prior to High users by raising ordinator to provide, information on occupation awareness of travel and maintain development options information website High level of Promote Walkit, To encourage deliverability. BikeBUDi and On occupation High pedestrians/cyclists Promotion by TP Co‐ Leeds Bike Buddy ordinator High level of Details of Local To encourage deliverability. Cycle shops to be On Occupation High pedestrians/cyclists Promotion by TP Co‐ provided ordinator The TPC shall encourage events such as Bike 6‐8 weeks prior To encourage High level of High Week to event pedestrians/cyclist deliverability by TPC (www.bikeweek. org.uk) High level of Provide On Occupation To encourage deliverability. Personalised High and as required pedestrians/cyclists Promotion by TP Co‐ Travel Planning ordinator
Table 6.2 – Car Share/Car Club Measures
Guideline Reasoning/ Deliverability and Measures Priority Timescale Comments Responsibility High level of Promote car To increase use of the deliverability and On occupation High share database car sharing database implementation. TPC to implement To reduce the Promote High level of On Occupation High reliance on the CityCarClub deliverability. privately owned car To establish residents High level of Carry out travel On occupation High that would consider deliverability. surveys car sharing Implementation TPC
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Table 6.3 – Public Transport Measures Guideline Reasoning/ Deliverability and Measures Priority Timescale Comments Responsibility Provide up to date public transport Lack of information High level of information, bus can be a barrier to On Occupation High deliverability. TPC to route maps, stop using public arrange. locations, public transport. transport promotions. Awareness to be raised through To establish MetroCard’s TP, sales High level of sustainable travel (countywide bus information, High deliverability. TPC to habits from the to be provided) induction packs arrange outset and first communication
Communication 6.1.10 When raising awareness of the Travel Plan, consideration should be given to different groups that should be targeted i.e. as an initiative; fliers may be provided on buses for bus users or on car windscreens for car drivers to raise awareness. 6.1.11 Publicity material will include the following: . Details of the site’s accessibility by sustainable modes on the development website which will also contain a “forum” facility to enable residents to communicate; . The development website will also include links to relevant twitter feeds that have regular daily travel updates e.g. @leedstravelwise . Providing details of the site’s accessibility by sustainable modes within any newsletters; . Ensuring that a copy of the Travel Plan is provided within the residential Welcome Packs given to all new residents; . Leaflets on sustainable travel to be displayed in the sales office / show home; . Cycle route and bus timetable information in induction packs; and . A travel plan email/newsletter – for example a leaflet detailing the launch of a new measure, the advantages of this and who to contact to find out more. 6.1.12 Leeds Travelwise and Metro should be contacted regarding the provision of appropriate leaflets, timetables and posters as they are able to provide these for letter drops. 6.1.13 When developing the marketing strategy it is often useful to identify which of the above media would be most effective at different stages of implementation and identify the timescale and who will be responsible for developing each. 6.1.14 The TPC should consider membership of any TravelWise/ local authority Travel Plan Network which may be established during the lifetime of the TP. Liaison with the local Travel Plan Officer will enable the co‐ordinator to consider membership as appropriate organisations are formed.
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Maintaining Interest and Budget 6.1.15 In order for the TP co‐ordinator to maintain interest in the Travel Plan there are a few key points that will help assist in ensuring that people are not discouraged. These are as follows: . Ensure that measures implemented work, this will maintain confidence in the Travel Plan; . Ensure that there is regular communication to keep the Travel Plan issues in people’s minds; . Easily contactable assistance will be available to seek to solve any problems they have in changing mode; . Make sure information provided to staff is always up to date; and . Develop a successful feedback mechanism. 6.1.16 The travel plan co‐ordinator will have an annual budget of £300.00 made available by the developer for marketing, website updating and prize draw for the surveys if response rates are not high enough. The funds will be made available on each anniversary of the appointment of the TPC. If the mode split targets as set out in Chapter 3 are not met the funding will increase to £500.00 and the increase in funding will be targeted on the target which has not been met.
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7 Monitoring and Review
7.1.1 A successful Travel Plan must have an appropriate monitoring programme that measures success (and failure) and reinvigorates the process where necessary. The initial objective of the travel plan is to achieve a mode split target of less than 64.2% of residents accessing the site by single occupancy vehicle within 3 years of initial occupation. 7.1.2 A critical element of the information gathering exercise for the Travel Plan is to carry out a questionnaire survey of the residents. This will provide details of individual circumstances, travel patterns and preferences etc. The survey also increases the residents’ awareness of travel issues. It should be noted that the surveys must also address journey to school to assess if the targets are being met for this journey type. 7.1.3 The Travel Plan Co‐ordinator will survey the residents as part of the induction process. A full travel survey of all residents will then take place annually one year after first occupation of the development. These surveys will also assess travel to schools and a response rate of a minimum of 35% 7.1.4 Prior to undertaking the survey the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator will seek agreement with the Leeds Travelwise team on a standardised travel survey questionnaire for the site. 7.1.5 The survey should include details of work locations as well as means of travel for residents and visitors to/from the site, opinions on alternative modes of transport and journey times, travel costs, travel patterns and travel preferences. It is also necessary that the travel survey collects information regarding journeys to the local schools. Measures most likely to encourage non‐car transport usage and car sharing are also to be incorporated. 7.1.6 The Travel Plan Co‐ordinator shall collate the results of the survey and forward the information to the Leeds City Council Travelwise team within 6 weeks of the surveys being undertaken. Within 3 months of the date of the survey the co‐ordinator shall agree the following Travel Plan items with the Leeds Travelwise team prior to implementation i.e. an action plan for the next 12 months: . Any revised specific measures to reduce the numbers of car‐borne trips; . The persons responsible for delivering the changed specific measures; . The target dates for the implementation of these measures; and . Any revisions to the modal split targets for the residents as a result of carrying out the baseline survey. 7.1.7 Following the initial surveys on occupation travel surveys will then be carried out on an annual basis. An annual monitoring report will be prepared and submitted to Leeds Travelwise ([email protected]), via the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator. 7.1.8 The monitoring report will also review the progress that has been achieved in implementing measures against the modal shift targets over the preceding twelve month period. Any progress made will be reported by the Travel Plan Co‐ordinator to the relevant external organisations including employers within the development, Leeds TravelWise, and public transport operators/West Yorkshire Metro, where appropriate.
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7.1.9 Following the annual monitoring report the Travel Plan will be reviewed as appropriate and any further actions/measures will be identified and implemented to progress and if necessary improve the Travel Plan to meet objectives and targets. This review should be undertaken in consultation with LCC TravelWise and any other relevant stakeholders. Potential secondary measures/actions could include the following for which the TPC would be responsible: . Arrange for a local cycle store to provide a troubleshooting/maintenance day on selected weekends through the year. Promotion of this through marketing would be coordinated by the TPC; . Seek to arrange a discount for residents at a local cycle store. Promotion of this through marketing would be coordinated by the TPC; . Seek to arrange a discount for residents at a local running/sportswear store to try and increase the number of people walking to local services/employment.
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Figures & Appendices
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Land at Kippax, Leeds Site Location Plan - Strategic
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Atlas House 31 King Street Leeds LS1 2HL Tel: 0113 245 Path: O:\Land at Kippax\DRAWINGS\GIS\ARCEDITOR\Site Location Strategic.mxd Path: O:\Land at Kippax\DRAWINGS\GIS\ARCEDITOR\Site Location Local.mxd ¯ TITLE SCALE @ A3 @ SCALE KEY Site Location Plan - Local - Plan Location Site Land at Kippax, Leeds Kippax, at Land Indicative Site Boundary Site Indicative FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1:5,000 Tel:245 0113 2HL Leeds LS1 Street King 31 Atlas House KEY ¯ Indicative Site Boundary JY Nurseries ^_ Indicative Centre of the Site ¹» Primary School Pedestrian Accessibility ¹½ Secondary School (Walk Speed 4.8kph) GPs 0-5 Minutes Pharmacies 5-10 Minutes ü Opticians 10-15 Minutes Dentists 15-20 Minutes Convenience Store 20-25 Minutes Town Centre** ^_ 25-30 Minutes*
*25 mins (2km) = IHT Standard in 'Providing for Journeys on Foot' 30 mins = LCC Draft Core Strategy Walk distance to secondary schools. Isochrones generated using Network Analyst 10.0 Coptright (C) 1999-2010 ESRI Inc. All Rights Reserved
** Kippax Town Centre as defined in the UDP contains a number of local shops and facilities including a Post Office, supermarket, hairdresser as well as various cafes, pubs and takeaways.
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Land at Kippax, Leeds Pedestrian Accessiblity Plan
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Atlas House 31 King Street Leeds LS1 2HL Tel: 0113 245 Path: O:\Land at Kippax\DRAWINGS\GIS\ARCEDITOR\PedestrianAccessibility.mxd KEY ¯ ^_ Indicative Centre of the Site Cycle Accessibility (Cycle Speed 16kph)
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*19 Mins (5km) = LTN 2/08 Standard For General Cycling Trips 30 Mins (8km) = LTN 2/08 Standard For Commuting Cycling Trips ^_ Isochrones created using Network Analyst 10.0 Copyright (C) 1999-2010 ESRI Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Land at Kippax, Leeds Cycle Accessibility Plan
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Atlas House 31 King Street Leeds LS1 2HL Tel: 0113 245 Path: O:\Land at Kippax\DRAWINGS\GIS\ARCEDITOR\CycleAccessibility.mxd Path: O:\Land at Kippax\DRAWINGS\GIS\ARCEDITOR\Bus Accessibility.mxd ¯ TITLE ESRI Inc. All Rights Reserved Inc. Rights ESRI All 1999-2010 (C) Coptright 10.0 Analyst Network using generated Isochrones SCALE @ A3 @ SCALE (Walk Speed 4.8kph) Speed (Walk Bus Stops toAccessibility KEY W Bus Stop Accessibility Plan Accessibility Stop Bus Land at Kippax, Leeds Kippax, at Land 500-600m 400-500m 300-400m 0-300m Stops Bus Local Boundary Site Indicative FIGURE 7 FIGURE 1:5,000 Tel:245 0113 2HL Leeds LS1 Street King 31 Atlas House 12068
Appendix A Masterplan
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