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Aylesbury Parking and Access Study Volume 2 - Main Report Aylesbury Parking and Access Study Volume 2 - Main Report Aug 2004 Aylesbury Parking & Access Study Volume 2 – Main Report JOB NUMBER: 5024971 DOCUMENT REF: R-Vol2-Main#B.doc B Final Report RB/KK/CH/ RB PR PR 11/08/04 NG/AB/KB A Draft Report RB/KK/CH/ CP PR PR 18/05/04 NG/AB/KB Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date Revision Purpose Description AYLESBURY PARKING & ACCESS STUDY Volume 2 – Main Report Contents – Volume 21 Section Page Section A – Background A 1. Introduction 1-1 Study Objectives 1-1 Study Area 1-2 Current Travel Patterns 1-5 2. Development in Aylesbury 2-1 Transport and Land-use Policy 2-1 Major Development Areas 2-1 Brownfield Development 2-3 Waterside Development 2-3 Public Transport Hub Proposals 2-4 Proposed New Pedestrian and Cycle bridge 2-5 3. Consultation 3-1 Introduction 3-1 Stakeholder Meeting (1 March 2004) 3-1 Workshop Follow-Up 3-1 Key Result 3-2 4. Town Centre Traffic 4-1 Introduction 4-1 Existing Traffic Conditions 4-1 Traffic Situation in 2011 4-4 Section B – Elements of Strategy Development B 5. Public Transport – Road 5-1 Introduction 5-1 Quality Bus Partnerships 5-1 Major Development Areas 5-3 Existing Bus Network 5-4 Quality Standards 5-7 Fares and Ticketing 5-9 Infrastructure 5-9 Park & Ride (P&R) 5-12 Taxis 5-14 1 Volume 1 is a summary of the recommendations contained within this volume. i R-Vol2-Main#B.doc AYLESBURY PARKING & ACCESS STUDY Volume 2 – Main Report Consultation 5-15 Summary 5-15 6. Public Transport – Rail 6-1 Existing Provision of Rail Services and Infrastructure 6-1 Proposed Improvements to Rail Services and Infrastructure 6-1 7. Walking 7-1 Introduction 7-1 Hierarchy of Walking Routes 7-2 Route Review 7-4 Consultation 7-9 Summary 7-9 8. Cycling 8-1 Introduction 8-1 “Encouraging Cycling In Buckinghamshire” 8-2 Existing and Proposed Provision for Cycling in Aylesbury 8-3 Cycle Demand in the Major Development Areas 8-9 Consultation 8-9 Summary 8-9 9. Parking 9-9 Introduction 9-9 On-Street Parking 9-9 Publicly Available Off-street Car Parking 9-9 Future Parking Supply and Demand 9-9 Park and Ride (P&R) Facilities 9-9 Parking Facilities for HGVs and Coaches 9-9 Consultation 9-9 Summary 9-9 List of Tables Table 4.1 – Traffic Growth Factors (2003 to 2011) 4-6 Table 4.2 – Household Growth in Aylesbury 4-7 Table 6.1 – Rail frequencies to / from Aylesbury 6-1 Table 8.1 – Desk-Top Prioritisation of Radial Corridors for Cycle Improvements 8-5 Table 9.1 – Showing Night Time and Day Time Occupancy in Areas Surrounding Aylesbury Town Centre In Both 2002 and 2004 9-9 Table 9.2 – Proposed Parking Tariffs for Aylesbury Town Centre 9-9 ii R-Vol2-Main#B.doc AYLESBURY PARKING & ACCESS STUDY Volume 2 – Main Report List of Figures Figure 1.1 – Aylesbury Road Network 1-3 Figure 3.1 – Priority Afforded To Parking and Access in Aylesbury 3-2 Figure 7.1 – Examples of Non-Prescribed Markings, Mis-Alignment of Tactile Paving and Poor Maintenance of Side Road Crossings on Bicester Road and Buckingham Road 7-5 Figure 7.2 – Fingerpost Signing on the Southern and North-Eastern Entries to Market Square 7-5 Figure 7.3 – Upper Hundreds Way & Oxford Road 7-6 Figure 7.4 – Examples of Inconsistency in Tactile Paving Provision and Worn Footway in Vicinity of Crossing Points 7-8 Figure 8.1 – Showing 2001 Levels of Cycle Commuting In Aylesbury (Source: 2001 UK Census) 8-2 Figure 8.2 – Shared-Use Crossing of Side Road 8-7 Figure 8.3 – Cycle Parking At Aylesbury Station 8-9 Figure 8.4 – Showing Contour Lines in the Area Surrounding Aylesbury and Radial Distance from the Town Centre 8-9 Figure 9.1 – Plan Showing Location of On-Street Parking Zones on the Fringes of Aylesbury Town Centre 9-9 Appendices Appendix A National, Regional and Local Policies and Guidelines Appendix B Stakeholder Consultation Appendix C Traffic Analysis Appendix D Bus Priority Proposals Appendix E Provision for Bus Services in and Around Aylesbury Appendix F Current Walking Policies & Strategies Appendix G Detailed Review of Walking Network Appendix H Detailed Review of Cycling Network Appendix I Parking Supply and Demand Appendix J Parking Supply during Construction of Waterside Development Appendix K Maximum parking standards iii R-Vol2-Main#B.doc AYLESBURY PARKING & ACCESS STUDY Volume 2 – Main Report Section A – Background A R-Vol2-Main#B.doc AYLESBURY PARKING & ACCESS STUDY Volume 2 – Main Report 1. Introduction 1.1 The Buckinghamshire County Council Local Transport Plan 2001 - 2006 (BCCLTP) has identified that Aylesbury suffers from some delay and congestion on its radial routes into the town centre. Furthermore, the Department for Transport’s (DfT) National Trip End Model (NTEM) suggests an increase in traffic growth of between 15% and 20% without any change in travel behaviour in the Buckinghamshire region. 1.2 Aylesbury Vale District (AVDC) and Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) are concerned that existing traffic related problems will significantly worsen when proposed new housing developments are completed in 2011. Approximately 5,000 new households (comprising some 10,000 to 16,000 residents) will generate significantly more trips at peak periods, potentially exacerbating the problems of congestion and its associated impacts upon the local economy and environment. BCC has proposed specific measures to accommodate this anticipated increase in demand. These proposals are in line with the BCCLTP strategy aims and objectives2 to: ♦ Reduce the amount of pollution caused by traffic; ♦ Reduce the rate at which traffic congestion in the town is going to get worse; ♦ Increase the availability, quality and usage of public transport through additional facilities and maximising the use of existing networks; ♦ Maintain and enhance the economic vitality of the town; ♦ Provide integrated networks and interchange facilities for public transport users, cyclists and pedestrians; ♦ Reduce social exclusion currently suffered due to physical disabilities, practical limitations or financial constraints; and ♦ Improve road safety for all modes of transport by addressing hazards associated with conflicts between vehicles and the most vulnerable road users through physical measures and education. 1.3 The BCCLTP aims to promote travel by means other than the private car. This will be achieved by widening the choice of travel available to its population, through demand management and by providing a safe, reliable, well maintained, efficient and fairer transport network that does minimal harm to the environment, contributes to the economy and promotes social inclusion, health and community safety. STUDY OBJECTIVES 1.4 The key objective of this study is to develop a parking and access strategy that will link together the different elements of existing transportation strategies relevant to Aylesbury town centre. The strategy will therefore fulfil a vital role in the development of the town’s transportation strategy over the next ten years. 2 BCCLTP 2001 – 2006, Vol. 1- Page 56 & Vol. 5 – Page 51 1-1 R-Vol2-Main#B.doc AYLESBURY PARKING & ACCESS STUDY Volume 2 – Main Report 1.5 The basic objectives of the study are to; ♦ advise on the use and pricing policy for the public car parks within the town centre; ♦ assess the future demand for parking against supply and the availability of radial highway capacity at peak times to access the town centre; ♦ examine the complimentary role of public transport (including park & ride), walking and cycling in the development of a cohesive parking and access strategy; and ♦ develop a relevant parking and access strategy. STUDY AREA Road Network 1.6 An Inner Relief Road encloses the town centre. Around the northern side of the town is an outer orbital route which links several key arterial routes. These routes provide access to the town centre for the local population and connect Aylesbury to its neighbouring towns: ♦ A41 Bicester Road links Aylesbury to Bicester, approximately 15 miles to the northwest of the town; ♦ A413 Buckingham Road links Aylesbury to Buckingham approximately 18 miles to the north; ♦ A418 Bierton Road links Aylesbury to Bierton, approximately two miles to the north-east of Aylesbury. Further north the A418 provides connection to Leighton Buzzard and beyond to Milton Keynes; ♦ A41 High Street / Tring Road runs eastwards out of Aylesbury, linking the town with London approximately 30 miles to the south-east via the M25; ♦ A413 Walton Street connects Aylesbury to Wendover, approximately seven miles to the south-east, High Wycombe, the M40 and London; and ♦ A418 Oxford Road connects Aylesbury with Thame and Oxford, approximately 25 miles to the south west. 1.7 Aylesbury’s road network is shown in Figure 1.1. 1-2 R-Vol2-Main#B.doc AYLESBURY PARKING & ACCESS STUDY Volume 2 – Main Report Figure 1.1 – Aylesbury Road Network A418 Bierton Road A413 Buckingham Road / Aylesbury Road A41 Bicester Road A41 High Street / Tring Road A418 Oxford Road A413 Walton Street 1-3 R-Vol2-Fig1-1.doc AYLESBURY PARKING & ACCESS STUDY Volume 2 – Main Report 1-4 R-Vol2-Main#B.doc AYLESBURY PARKING & ACCESS STUDY Volume 2 – Main Report CURRENT TRAVEL PATTERNS 1.8 The BCCLTP defines a strategy area for Aylesbury which consists of the town of Aylesbury and the villages of Bierton and Stoke Mandeville. On a typical weekday, 197,000 vehicle trips are made within the strategy area between 7am and 7pm. Of these trips 48% have one end of a trip in the strategy area, 41% of trips were wholly within the area and 11% were through trips.
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