London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan walking and cycling improvements
Draft study on behalf of Southend-on- Sea Borough Council, Essex County Council and Rochford District Council
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Executive Summary
This report represents the findings of a study to examine proposals to upgrade and improve the existing cycling and walking network around London Southend Airport and to create a London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action plan Walking and Cycling Network.
The aim of the report is to assess current provision and consider all the options at various locations to gain an understanding of whether the current provision is valid or alternative options exist to create an improvement. The main focus for this study is a network of routes that run from west, east and central Southend-on-Sea, from Rochford and from Hawkwell to key trip attractors within the environs of the Joint Area Action Plan (JAAP). See map of London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action plan Walking and Cycling Network.
The existing cycle network in the project area continues to be improved and has become a significant local resource with many trips being made on it throughout the year. This report seeks to identify the technical issues and practicalities of creating coherent, safe, direct and comfortable additional sections that will ultimately provide access to the
- Binding Margin - existing and new developments within the environs of the JAAP.
The report is split into four main sections: • Introduction and background • The local context • Developing a network • Detailed route sections • Conclusion and Programme
By the end of the report there will be clear outcomes as to which sections of the route should be prioritised and how to phase developments; giving strong indications as to which recommendations should feed into the masterplan for the Southend Airport Business Park site.
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Local Context Geographical Background
In transport planning terms, the area’s focus is very The proportion of residents who travelled to work much on Hockley, Ashingdon, Hawkwell, Rochford, within Southend-on-Sea by foot or bicycle was London Southend Airport Environs and Southend-on- 14.13% in 2001. This was high, placing the area in the Sea as the main location of services and facilities, and top 40% of LAs nationally. By comparison the national major hubs for transport, providing connections to figure was 13.03%. Essex, London and the rest of the United Kingdom. The average travel to work time for residents in In 2009, Rochford District had a population of 83,100 Southend-on-Sea is very high, with the area ranking people (representing just under 6% of the total in the top 20% of LAs nationally. The average travel population of Essex), with 24,600 of those living in to work time of 25.00 minutes compares with a Essex Hockley and Hawkwell. Southend-on-Sea has a average of 25.36 minutes and a national average of population of 174,300. 20.32 minutes.
Latest travel to work data from the Essex County At 1,505.05, the number of journeys per sq km in Council Tracker survey shows that in Rochford around Southend-on-Sea is very high, with the area ranking in 71% of workers travel 30 minutes or less to work the top 20% of LAs nationally. (Essex highest: 77% Harlow, Essex lowest: 58% Castle Point). 92% of Rochford residents live within an hour’s commute of their work.
The number of residents living in the district who are aged 65 and over is expected to increase from 16,400 people to over 27,300. This takes the proportion of people in this age bracket from 19.7% of the districts population to over a quarter of the residents by 2035. - Binding Margin - The proportion of the resident working age population who are in employment in Southend-on-Sea is low, with the area ranking in the bottom 40% of LAs nationally. In Southend-on-Sea, 74.00% of the resident working age population are in employment, compared with 75.40% in Essex and 73.49% nationally.
The proportion of the resident population aged 65 and over was estimated at 18.14% in 2008, which is high by national standards, with Southend-on-Sea ranking in the top 40% of LAs. By comparison, the Essex figure was 17.05% and the national average was 16.24%.
The national average for the proportion of people who travelled to work by car was 61.18% in 2001. By comparison the Southend-on-Sea figure of 56.52% placed it in the bottom 20% of LAs nationally.
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Policy Context Introduction JAAP Walking And Cycling Corridors Developing new routes to add to the existing network • Congestion – Car traffic has increased some meets many objectives at national, regional and local 15% in the last ten years with resulting congestion level. This section of the report brings together key in Britain costing £10 billion per year. Enabling policies and plans to which the development of a people to choose an alternative to car travel will network of routes around London Southend Airport reduce congestion and improve quality of life. aligns perfectly, and it opens with Sustrans’ own narrative on the need for the change taken from the • Liveability and place making – by improving National Cycle Network strategy. the place/built environment and enabling people to walk or cycle to local facilities the liveability Sustrans’ ‘National Cycle Network of neighbourhoods and town/cities will be Strategy 2009-2013’ enhanced which in turn has a profound effect on the quality of life experienced by those people. At present only 2% of journeys in the UK are undertaken by cycle with many other countries having a much higher proportion – The Netherlands for Joint Area Action Plan example has 27% of all journeys undertaken by cycle. The Joint Area Action Plan (JAAP) has been prepared by Rochford District Council and Southend-on-Sea Sustrans calls on the Governments of the UK to adopt Borough Council in response to the challenges and policies that will enable 4 out of 5 local journeys to be opportunities offered by London Southend Airport made by foot, bike and public transport by 2020. By together with an airport related employment cluster. providing both strategic infrastructure and routes, the The plan (which at the time of writing this report is National Cycle Network provides a practical alternative yet to be adopted) is intended to integrate land use, for people’s everyday journeys, thereby contributing to transport, environmental and regeneration proposals the achievement of the 4 out of 5 journey objective. with clear mechanisms for delivery.
Enabling people to cycle and walk more will tackle five Following receipt of the Examination Inspector’s critical challenges: interim report, RDC and SBC have agreed a Schedule
- Binding Margin - • Obesity and related health conditions – of Modifications to the JAAP. These modifications will enabling people to be more physically active be subject to a period of public consultation before for everyday journeys (like cycling to school or being submitted – together with the results of the walking to the shops) will transform the health consultation – for the Inspector’s consideration. These of adults and children throughout the UK. modifications include amendment to Policy T5.
• Climate change – personal car use is The proposed can be viewed in the Rochford District responsible for 13% of total carbon dioxide Council and Southend Borough Council – JAAP (CO2) emissions in the UK. Enabling people Submission Document Examination: Proposed to leave their car behind for many of the 58% Schedule of Changes to the London Southend and of car journeys that are less than 5 miles (and Environs Joint Area Action Plan Submission Document longer journeys as a result of better integration (February 2013) of travel) will make an important contribution to achieving the UK’s CO2 reduction targets.
• Energy security – as oil becomes more expensive, and as the UK seeks to de-carbonise the energy used in our homes, hospitals, schools and other essential places, enabling people to travel in the most energy efficient way possible for short, local journeys will increase our economic resilience in the face of rising energy prices.
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JAAP Walking and Cycling Corridors
Policy T5 - Walking and Cycling suggests that all Summary of targets, commitments and actions • Improving access to London Gateway The Sustainable Community Strategy within the development will be required to contribute towards the port and Southend Airport. LDF identifies seven key priorities: timely construction of new, as well as improvement to ATP 5 All new developments will include good • Supporting the Ageing Population existing, walking and segregated cycling infrastructure pedestrian access • Addressing maintenance, signing and broken links in the cycle network to improve conditions for and facilities in the JAAP area and the integration of • Fostering Greater Community Cohesion these facilities into the wider network. ATP 6 All new developments will include provision cyclists and create a safer atmosphere for cycling. for secure cycle parking, showers and • Strengthening the Third Sector (voluntary sector) Policy T5 also specifies that the development will be lockers The Essex Area Priorities required to contribute towards, but not exclusively, the This appendix below shows the priorities for the • Increasing Accessibility to Services ATP 6 Travel Plan Co-ordinator to arrange cycle following improvements: Thames Gateway planning area which has been promotions determined through evidence compiled in support • Keeping Rochford Safe • The establishment of a segregated route for ATP 6 Demand for cycle parking to be monitored of the Local Transport Plan, evidence prepared • Encouraging Economic Development: walking and cycling to the north of the JAAP and additional cycle racks provided when in support of the individual district/borough Local Skills, Employment and Enterprise area linking to Hall Road funded through required Development Frameworks, and stakeholder and public Saxon Business Park phases 1A and 1B; consultation findings. • Promoting a Greener District • Improving cycling and walking linkages between Local Centres (Benfleet, Billericay, Canvey, Hadleigh, Rochfords LDF has suggests a two-pronged approach Cherry Orchard Way and Nestuda Way funded Essex Transport Strategy: the local Rayleigh, Rochford, Wickford) will be necessary to improve people’s opportunity to by Saxon Business Park phases 1A and 1B; Transport Plan for Essex cycle: an improved network of safe and convenient Extracts from the two key sets of Guiding Principles/ • Providing for and promoting access by sustainable cycle paths, together with the proof secure cycle • Improve walking and cycling by enhancing Strategic Objectives in the “Executive Summary” modes of transport to development areas parking and other facilities such as lockers, changing accessibility, providing secure cycle storage chapter of this plan, which support the improvement • Improving the attractiveness of rooms, showers etc. at destinations. The LDF Cycling and changing facilities for workers and visitors of cycle facilities, are set out below. and appropriate training for cyclists; and cycling for all types of trip and Walking policy is as follows: Transport Priorities • Working towards a network of routes identified • Improving the attractiveness and usability Policy T6 – Cycling and Walking in the emerging transport strategy. Using a combination of the evidence base compiled in of streets and public spaces to support
support of the Essex Transport strategy, evidence from - Binding Margin - the individual district/borough Local Development • Providing travel planning services aimed at The Council will work with Essex County Southend Airport Surface Frameworks, and the findings from stakeholder and improving awareness of travel choices Council, along with other organisations Access Strategy public consultations, Essex County Council have such as Sustrans, to ensure that a safe • Regeneration Four of the Southend Airport Surface Access determined a list of key priorities. and convenient network of cycle and pedestrian routes is put in place to link Strategy’s “Targets, commitments and actions” also • Improving journey time reliability Priorities for Thames Gateway align perfectly with the development of the network: on congested routes homes, workplaces, services and town • Providing for and promoting access by sustainable centres. Where developments generate a The ASAS aims to improve access to the site by more modes of travel to new development areas; • Improving access to green spaces potential demand to travel, developers will be sustainable modes and to reduce the reliance on the required to contribute to the delivery of such private vehicle. Details of the existing walking, cycling, • Improving the attractiveness and ease of use Rochford Core Strategy a network. The Council will also continue to public transport and vehicular access to the site of public spaces to support regeneration A number of the Rochford Core Strategy “Key require developers to provide facilities for have been assessed to form a baseline and identify Priorities” and “Policies” also align perfectly with the cyclists at all new developments. The Council • Improving public transport links within and between improvements that could be made. development of the route: will also seek the further development of the Thames Gateway towns (including the A13 cyclepaths, footpaths and bridleways that, Few air passengers are likely to cycle to the airport, Passenger Transport Corridor and sert schemes); The Council are preparing a collection of different having regard to ecological interests, open up but the a study into the home post codes of documents known as the Core Strategy or LDF, which and develop the access network alongside employees shows that a significant proportion of • Improving journey time reliability on will set out how the District will develop in the future. the District’s rivers. The Council will also employees live within 5 km of the Airport and travel strategic inter-urban routes including the A127, A129, A130 and the A13; The LDF will gradually replace the Rochford District encourage new cycle and footpath links with plan questionnaire results show that 7% of them Replacement Local Plan which was adopted in 2006. already cycle to work. neighbouring authorities. • Improving the availability of sustainable travel choices and raising public awareness of these through travel planning Page 8 London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan walking and cycling improvements • Draft study on behalf of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, Essex County Council and Rochford District Council Note: This proposals map is from the Joint Area Action Plan submission document and is subject to change - Binding Margin -
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Thames Gateway Green Grid Strategy Summary Proposed cycle routes with JAAP background As part of ensuring that the regeneration of the As can be evidenced from the above, there are many Thames Gateway is sustainable, a strategy has been local, regional and national policies and plans that produced – the Green Grid Strategy – which has a support or align with the creation of the London number of aim including to connect new communities Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action plan with existing neighbourhoods, the regenerate Walking and Cycling Network, across the gamut, from riverside, local attractions and the countryside; environmental concerns to health concerns, from create high quality new green space links in areas social equity concerns to value for money concerns, of opportunity and need; and plan and promote the and from local economy concerns to quality of life Green Grid network as part of a sustainable transport concerns. strategy.
The Council will work with partners, including Present Conditions for Cyclists neighbouring authorities, to aid the delivery of the following greenways identified in the Thames Gateway and Pedestrians Green Grid Strategy which are of relevance to JAAP Layout – current Rochford District: On the whole the area (which extends from Southend Greenway 18: Central Southend (to Rochford); to Hockley – see proposals map above) is well served Greenway 21: City to Sea/Shoreline. by a variety of cycle lanes, shared carriageway and physically segregated routes (as shown in the Cycle Local Area Agreements (LAA2) – Map – A guide to Cycling in Southend map below). The Essex Local Area Agreement 2008-2011 There are substantial residential areas around the The Local Area Agreement forms a partnership airport site and the terrain is relatively flat, although between Rochford District Council, Essex County some hills can be found for example at the northern Council and other councils in the locality (excluding end of Ashingdon Road. This suggests a large Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock). It identifies 10 catchment area for those able to walk to the site. The key priorities for the District and surrounding areas majority of roads to the south and east are lit and have - Binding Margin - which need addressing in order to achieve the Essex footways. A public footpath links Eastwoodbury Lane Strategy’s vision, which is simply “To support Essex to North Crescent providing access to the airport from people to liberate their potential to enjoy the best the southern residential areas. quality of life in Britain”
Around the Airport, a number of off-road cycle lanes The following outlines the role the proposed route will exist along Nestuda Way, Eastwoodbury Lane, Cherry play in delivering LAA2 priorities. Orchard Way and Hall Road which link directly into other local routes. An off-road cycle route also extends LAA2 priority Key section/policies of west along the A127 with cycling and walking facilities core strategy available on key network routes such as Royal Artillery Priority 5: Essex The Transport chapter seeks to Way, Victoria Avenue and Ashingdon Road. In recent roads are safer, less improve the highway network years a number of high quality traffic-free routes have congested and through the District, where been developed in the area including the excellent everyone has access to appropriate, particularly east to essential services. west connections. It also seeks to Prittle Brook Greenway and the coastal route linking encourage alternative modes of Shoeburyness with Chalkwell. West towards Royal Artillery Way and North as far as quality provision (signing and infrastructure) for transport and decrease reliance on the private car through, for Ashingdon and South as far as Southend seafront. cyclists/pedestrians in both Southend-on-Sea and example, travel plans The airport and its environs are situated on the edge of The area is relatively flat and potentially conducive to Essex, however, there are pockets/missing links where the Southend Borough Council Boundary with a large cycling - however there are hills to negotiate on the there is no provision (signing and infrastructure) for Priority 9: A smaller Cycling and Walking/ majority of the area within Rochford District. The focus fringes of the study area particularly in the Kenilworth cyclists or pedestrians. carbon footprint with Policy T6 less waste area for this study extends East towards Green lane, Gardens area. At present, there is a wealth of high
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The current situation is briefly summarised below.
Residential roads: Many of these are generally quiet. With a few exceptions, they are eminently suitable for cycling and could be signed as cycle routes, as they are. However, extra infrastructure will be needed where these roads meet the busier roads to create continuous, direct and coherent routes to the JAAP environs.
A-roads: The A127 and A13, to the south of the airport, are very busy, fast roads (with 50 mph and 40mph speed limits for much of their length). The crossing of the A127 will be critical to the development of cycle routes linking the airport/business developments to Southend-on-Sea and areas of high population density. – See Population density and areas of housing development maps above.
B-roads: Ashingdon Road, which runs north-south, linking Rochford with Ashingdon, Southend Road, which runs north-south to the east of Southend Airport, Manner Way/Victoria Avenue, which run north- south linking Priory Park, Prittle Brook and the A127 to the main Southend Airport entrance and Southbourne Avenue are all busy and are crucial to the development of a cycle network through Rochford District and Southend Borough. - Binding Margin -
Rights of Way: Some sections of the many public rights of way in the study area would also form useful cycle links: some of these currently have bridleway status (giving cyclists formal rights to use them); however they would need to be resurfaced/repaired and widened for shared use by cyclists as well as pedestrians. There are also a number of footpaths in the study area that could provide useful links for pedestrians however for all year round utility use they would also need to be resurfaced/repaired and possibly widened. Where these are to be considered for dual use then landowner permission will need to be sought for shared use by cyclists as well as pedestrians.
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Developing a Network In urban areas the cycle network will comprise Attractive For the purposes of this study we have developed the highway network, modified where necessary, a hierarchy of routes: focussing on the more • be attractive and interesting together with traffic free routes which offer more direct strategic main routes which have been identified for journeys, overcome barriers or offer attractive routes. • integrate with and complement their surroundings prioritisation of investment and promotion. Ongoing Within the proposed network the more strategic main consultation with Essex County Council, Southend • contribute to good urban design routes will be identified for prioritisation of investment Borough Council and Rochford District Council plus a and promotion. The London Southend Airport and • enhance personal security comprehensive survey of the area has identified three Environs Joint Area Action plan Walking and Cycling • be well maintained main corridors to the south, two main corridors to the Network should be: north, one to the west and one corridor to the east Adaptable plus a route circumnavigating the airport boundary, Coherent to give good coverage from the areas identified in the • where substantial increases in cycling are Location of employment, population density and trip • link all potential origins and destinations expected, consideration should also be generator maps above. • be continuous and recognisable given to the adaptability of infrastructure to accommodate large increases in use • offer consistent standard of protection throughout • be properly signed A2J2 • include well located cycle parking Rochford Link Direct • be based on desire lines A2J1 Ironwell • result in minimal detours or delays Greenway • provide a positive advantage in terms of A2J8 Airport directness and priority over motor traffic Orbital Route A2J9 Saxon Safe Greenway - Binding Margin - Visual representation of the • be safe and perceived as safe London Southend Airport and A2J3 Purdey’s Link • provide personal security Environs Joint Area Action Plan • limit conflict between cyclists and Walking and Cycling Network pedestrians and other vehicles A2J5 Cherry Comfortable Orchard A2J4 Royal • be smooth, non-slip, well maintained, Greenway Artillery Way drained and free of debris Link • have sufficient width for the level of use • have easy gradients • be designed to avoid complicated manoeuvres A2J6 • enable cyclists to maintain momentum London • minimise impacts of noise, spray and Road Links headlight dazzle from other traffic A2J7 Town Centre Link
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A2J1: Ironwell Greenway. Hawkwell Park Drive and Ashingdon Road to Hall Road
The most direct, convenient and attractive route from To the west Ironwell Lane emerges onto Rectory Note: Further investigation would be required into the Hawkwell to the Airport Orbital Route (which would Road, an uncontrolled crossing would be necessary legal status of Ironwell Lane. A Traffic Regulation Order then lead to the proposed Saxon Business Park) to link with Clement Hall Way. Clement Hall Way is a may need to be sourced in order to remove vehicular is via Ironwell Lane and Bridleway 55. The Ironwell generally quiet 30mph road and has the advantage of access. Greenway, if developed correctly would provide a high serving the new residential area (Clements Hall Way/ quality, traffic free route that will be a key feature of Thorpe Road development of 176 houses where a Note: Crossing of Hall Road will also play a key the London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area cycle way and footpath network, public open space role in the development of a network of greenways Action plan Walking and Cycling Network. and landscaping will be created) and Clements Hall including Saxon Greenway (A2J9) and Cherry Orchard Leisure centre. Simple measures to indicate the Greenway (A2J5) Ironwell Lane is an urban fringe/semi-rural traffic presence of cyclists here would suffice. free byway, the surface is of a poor standard and Note: Filtered permeability is key to the success of any while it is now a suitable walking route, it would To the north of the leisure centre lies playing new route/greenway. Therefore planned development need widening and significant surface improvements fields which are part of the leisure centre itself. An on New Road should consider regular access points to accommodate utility cyclists. Ironwell lane and unsegregated shared use path already exists linking to Ironwell Greenway. BW55 are used by equestrians and as a result their Clement Hall Way, Sweyne Avenue and Hawkwell Park requirements must be considered. Drive. Simple measures to indicate the presence of Recommendations cyclists here would suffice and link Hawkwell with the A2J1.1 Add cycle logos or similar to the carriageway proposed Ironwell Greenway. on Clement Hall Way, Sweyne Avenue and Hawkwell Park Drive to indicate the presence of cyclists. Bridleway 55 links the mid-point of Ironwell Lane Introduce 20mph speed limits. to Hall Road to the south. Surface improvements would be needed to create a suitable environment for A2J1.2 Rectory Road, an uncontrolled crossing would walkers and cyclists. Bridleway 55 emerges onto Hall be necessary to link Ironwell Lane with Clement Hall Road and while an uncontrolled crossing exists to the Way. Consider re-marking road junction with large Cherry Orchard Lane with some vegetation clearance this is a west a signalised crossing would assist vulnerable good local example of how a Greenway can be created for all cycle symbol (diagram 1057). Nb* It will be important road users here. Plans for the development of Hall users to see how this junction changes as residential Road suggest a revised road layout and a new speed
In Rochford, Ironwell Lane emerges onto the busy development on Clement Hall Way changes its use. - Binding Margin - limit of 30mph. A roundabout is proposed at the Ashingdon Road opposite Rochford Community entrance to the new development with no detail in the hospital and Rochford Primary/Nursery schools. This planning application of suitable crossing. This should A2J1.3 Single row of bollards preferred at either end staggered road is difficult for cyclists (and pedestrians) be considered in the early planning stages of the site. of greenway to prevent unauthorised access. 1.5m to negotiate because of heavy (and turning) traffic. spacing. Min 5m from end of carriageway. Single Crossings, footpath conversions and possible bollard, if required, where BW55 meets Hall Road. reallocation of road space would assist vulnerable Restrictive access controls should be avoided on the users here – see A2J2 below. greenway and all entry points made flush.
Oak Road and St Andrews Road also provide A2J1.4 Automatic cycle counters to be installed to additional links to Hall Road and the Airport Orbital monitor short, medium and long term usage. Route (A2J8). Both are quiet residential roads with 10mph speed limits however they are partly or fully A2J1.5 Signs and lighting to be erected on verge. private roads and may require some local negotiations. Lighting required as route is intended for commuting Simple measures to indicate the presence of cyclists and other utility trips. here would suffice. A2J1.6 Minimum 3m wide path (4m wide would encourage groups to use the route) with 1m mown verges. Sealed surface is imperative where intended Ironwell Lane looking towards Rochford for commuting and other utility trips – 28mm bare course bitmac (without surface dressing) may be appropriate along the entire length including BW55. Bridleway 55 looking towards Hall Road Suitable for shared use and equestrians alike. Page 14 London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan walking and cycling improvements • Draft study on behalf of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, Essex County Council and Rochford District Council
A2J1.7 Directional signage, to be retro-reflective as route will be used after dark.
A2J1.8 Where BW55 merges with Ironwell Lane then the path intersection should have a minimum radius of 2m. Consider defensive planting to stop corner cutting (max. 600mm height).
A2J1.9 Maximise interest along the route with ecological enhancements – create a linear park. Include Artwork/benches with localised widening.
A2J1.10 Increase cycle parking provision at Clements Hall Leisure Centre.
A2J1.11 Ensure a signalised crossing of Hall Road is included in Hall Road improvement plans.
Nb* If Traffic Regulation Order is granted then a turning circle may also need to be provided where Ironwell Lane merges from carriageway to Byway. - Binding Margin -
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A2J2: Rochford Link. Ashingdon Road (Clifton Road to West Street)
Part 1 From Clifton Road to Dalys Road At Dalys Road the segregated shared use path ends Part 2 abruptly at the junction with Roche Avenue. From here From Clifton Road there is a choice of two main routes The southern end of Ashingdon Road (Dalys Road to a route into town following Dalys road/North Street is to West Street, the station and the Airport Orbital West Street) presents a number of significant barriers suitable for cycling and walking. Route: via the main Ashingdon Road; or the much to walking and cycling particularly in the area around Rochford Primary/Nursery schools. As a result a quieter Rectory Avenue, which runs parallel to it. It is Part 2 Dalys Road to Hall Road/West detailed concept plan for this area is recommended suggested that both are developed as cycle routes, Street as Ashingdon Road also serves a significant part of to determine the most suitable solution - Sustrans the Rochford catchment and provides vital access All routes to the station/airport orbital route must pass are able to offer a full concept development service to Rochford Primary/Nursery schools, Rochford through this area of the town, which is punctuated including vehicle tracking Community Hospital and the new 100 dwelling by a series of complex road junctions, narrow development along Brays Lane. See A2J2b below for carriageway and roundabouts. The roundabouts the route via Rectory Avenue. also have wide or dual lane approaches which are not easily negotiated on a bike. Making this whole From Clifton Road travelling south 30 mph limit exists area more cycle/pedestrian friendly is essential along Ashingdon Road and the addition of cycle to encouraging more people to cycle/walk to lanes here could make conditions more favourable opportunities at the airport (and more generally in the for cyclists, particularly as this appears to be a busy town/station). road at peak times. However a segregated shared use As part of the scoping study a number of options The Village Improvement Scheme in Poynton, developed by path exists that links favourably with Holt Farm Junior Sustrans in partnership with Ben Hamilton-Baillie, involved school, therefore for a coherent route on Ashingdon were discussed and considered with Sustrans Senior the creation of a sequence of informal crossings highlighting Road of a continued segregated path has been Engineers including introducing 20mph speed limits, pedestrian desire lines, a central reservation to assist pedestrians explored. an Area Improvement scheme (inc footway widening to cross, narrow traffic lanes to keep vehicular speeds low, and repaved footways, including the re-paving of the private shop and carriageway realignment with raised tables plus forecourts to enhance the pedestrian environment It is possible to create a shared use path on the reallocation of road space), traffic signalling etc etc. western side of Ashingdon Road from Clifton Road travelling south to Mansted Gardens upgrading A detailed concept plan for this area is recommended Recommendations:
the footway for shared use by cyclists as well as to determine the most suitable solution - Sustrans Part 1 - Binding Margin - pedestrians. From here the proposal would be to join are able to offer a full concept development service A2J2.1 Conversion of the footway alongside the existing shared use path as far as Dalys Road. including vehicle tracking. Ashingdon Road for shared use; between Clifton Road and Mansted Gardens for shared use by cyclists as well as pedestrians
A2J2.2 Refresh and improve existing shared use path along Ashingdon Road from Mansted Gardens to Somerset Avenue (which is an additional link into town). Consider removing white lines to create unsegregated route, re-paint cycle symbols (diagram 1057).
A2J2.3 Carry out a signing review and introduce directional signage
A2J2.4 Reallocate space on the eastern approach to the Toucan crossing outside Holt Farm County Junior School. Consider introducing bollards preventing through traffic on the access road and create larger Western footway on Ashingdon Road Ashingdon Road approaching West Street waiting area. Remove some barriers.
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A2J2b: Rochford Link. Rectory Avenue (Clifton Road to West Street)
Rectory Avenue is a quieter road that bisects the Recommendations residential area of Ashingdon to the west of Ashingdon A2J2b.1 Add cycle logos or similar to the carriageway Road. It is the ideal choice for a cycle route through on Rectory Avenue/Rectory Road/Banyard Way to this area. As with Clement Hall Way, nothing more than Eastbury Avenue/Parklands/Lesney Gardens/Barbara simple measures to indicate the presence of cyclists Close/Roche Avenue to indicate the presence of are needed here as far as Rectory Road. cyclists From the point where Rectory Avenue meets Rectory A2J2b.2 Rectory Road introduce traffic calming Road, there are two basic choices: either continue via measures (giving particular attention to the Rectory Banyard Way to Eastbury Avenue/Parklands/Lesney Road/Banyard Way junction, e.g. altering priorities) Gardens/Barbara Close/Roche Avenue; or turn left and and add cycle lanes from Rectory Avenue to follow Rectory Road to join the busy Ashingdon Road Ashingdon Road. – see A2J2 above.
A2J2b.3 Introduce flush kerbs between Parklands and Continuing via Banyard Way is clearly preferable as Lesney Gardens. a quite streets route to the station, Rochford town centre and the Airport Orbital Route. A2J2b.4 Directional signage, to be retro-reflective as route will be used after dark. It is necessary to cross Rectory Road, which can be busy at times, to reach Banyard Way. An uncontrolled crossing should be provided here along with measures to indicate the presence of cyclists. Further south where Parklands joins Lesney Gardens an ‘Emergency Vehicle Only’ access point exists. To continue with the filtered permeability theme of this route flush kerbs for cyclists should be considered – this should not affect the functionality of this important emergency access point. - Binding Margin -
Emergency Access – Flush kerb required where Parklands joins Lesney Gardens
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A2J3: Purdey’s Link. Southend Road to Purdeys Industrial Estate via Tinkers Lane
The most direct routes from Southend Road to Tinkers Lane emerges onto the busy Southend Road. Purdeys Industrial Estate is via Sutton Road or the This road is difficult for cyclists (and pedestrians) parallel public footpaths: Tinkers Lane (Bridleway 38) to negotiate because of heavy (and turning) traffic. and Footpath 19. Crossings would assist vulnerable users here.
Sutton Road (which largely runs parallel to the public Recommendations footpath) is a generally busy road with high volumes A2J3.1 Flush kerb and gateway entrance to Tinkers of motor vehicles inc HGV’s (A total of 3 RTA were Lane. recorded on Sutton Road in Rochford to Southend-on- Sea Boundary between 01/05/2009 – 30/04/2014). A A2J3.2 Single bollard, if required, where footpath narrow carriageway (approx. 7m) and limited highway meets Tinkers Lane and Brickfields Way in Purdey’s width presents a number of challenges to overcome Industrial Estate. Restrictive access controls should when reallocating road space to cyclists. Pedestrians be avoided on the greenway and all entry points made are also faced with a narrow footway. flush.
However the Tinkers Lane route, while in need of A2J3.3 Automatic cycle counters to be installed to some resurfacing, will be a suitable walking route monitor short, medium and long term usage. if access to Brickfields Way can be opened up. While Tinkers Lane has suitable width the footpath section of the route would need widening significantly A2J3.4 Signs and lighting to be erected on verge. to accommodate cyclists. It cannot therefore be Lighting required as route is intended for commuting recommended as a cycle route at present, however, and other utility trips. some capital investment and land owner negotiations could open up a valuable traffic free greenway linking A2J3.5 Minimum 3m wide path with 1m mown verges Purdey’s industrial estate with the Airport Orbital where width permits. Sealed surface is imperative Route. where intended for commuting and other utility trips – 28mm bare course bitmac (without surface dressing)
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A2J3.6 Directional signage, to be retro-reflective as route will be used after dark.
A2J3.7 Maximise interest along the route with ecological enhancements – create a linear park. Include Artwork/benches with localised widening.
A2J3.8 Consider tight path geometry where route merges with Southend Road to slow cyclists (inner radius 4m).
A2J3.9 Consider installing a cycle zebra crossing on Southend Road
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A2J4: Royal Artillery Way Link. R.A.W to Southend Road via the Brookside Centre
Royal Artillery Way/Eastern Avenue (A1159) (like From Chandlers Way, Journeymans Way offers formal rights of way across the rugby club however A2J4.3 Add cycle logos or similar to the carriageway Southend Artillery Road and Prince Avenue) provides the shortest route to the airport orbital route desire lines are well worn across rugby pitches on Journeymans Way to indicate the presence of a through route between west and east Southend, via the Brookside Centre/Southend Rugby and alongside the brook. It cannot therefore be cyclists and can get busy. Measures have been taken along its Club. Journeymans Way is a quieter road that recommended as a walking/cycle route at present, length from Fossetts Way to Southchurch Boulevard circumnavigates the industrial area to the north of however, some capital investment and land owner Recommendations for greenway around (A13) to make it more cycle-friendly (which includes Chandlers Way. It is the ideal choice for a cycle route negotiations could open up a valuable traffic free Southend Rugby Football Club: dedicated segregated and unsegregated cycle tracks through this area. As with Rectory Avenue, nothing greenway linking Chandlers Way with the Airport A2J4.4 Restrictive access controls should be avoided plus Toucan crossings at strategic points). While this more than simple measures to indicate the presence Orbital Route. on the greenway and all entry points made flush. section of route is of a high standard there is still room of cyclists are needed here. for improvement. Recommendations A2J4.5 Automatic cycle counters to be installed to The most direct, convenient and attractive route from A2J4.1 Link routes from Royal Artillery Way to monitor short, medium and long term usage. One area that needs improvement is the filtered Journeymans Way to Southend Road, the Airport Appletree Close, Archers Avenue, Archers Close, permeability, which can be achieved along the route Orbital Route and the airport is to formalise a route Vallance Close, Eldbert Close, Newington Avenue, A2J4.6 Signs and lighting to be erected on verge. by creating short, signed links into Appletree Close, around Southend Rugby Football Club . This short Boyden Close and Ashurst Avenue Lighting required as route is intended for commuting Archers Avenue, Archers Close, Vallance Close, section of traffic-free route, if developed correctly, and other utility trips. Eldbert Close, Newington Avenue, Boyden Close and would provide a high quality, safe route that will be A2J4. 2 Upgrade the footway between Sutton Road Ashurst Avenue thus improving the community links a key feature of the London Southend Airport and and Journeymans Way for shared use by cyclists as A2J4.7 Minimum 3m wide path (4m wide would with this resource. Environs Joint Area Action plan Walking and Cycling well as pedestrians –widen to 3.5m. encourage groups to use the route) with 1m mown Network. It is important to note that there are no verges. Sealed surface is imperative where intended As the route continues west it leaves Eastern Avenue for commuting and other utility trips - surface dressed and joins Fossetts Way. Fossetts Way also has a top to bitumen base course may be appropriate along dedicated unsegregated cycle-friendly facility, and the entire length. while there are a number of roundabouts to negotiate the route is safe, comfortable and attractive. Rochford Road A2J4.7 Directional signage, to be retro-reflective as route will be used after dark. It is important to note that the traffic-free sections on Royal Artillery Way, Eastern Avenue and Fossetts Way A2J4.8 Increase cycle parking provision at Southend - Binding Margin - provide access to a number of key attractors including Rugby Football Club. schools and retail units – on a passing inspection cycle parking is readily available at most however a more detailed review would be recommended. Warners A2J9.9 Bridge over the creek. A structure designed Bridge with a minimum usable width of 3.5m is the starting Harp House Park point. Deck width should also allow for effect of From Fossetts Way the route crosses Sutton Road Roundabout parapets whilst retaining a minimum usable width (via uncontrolled crossings) and ends abruptly for of 3.5m. As structure is going to be around 10m those wishing to continue west on Chandlers Way. For - consider “buying” in pre-fabricated structure from the purposes of a dedicated route to the airport and supplier catalogues, at a unit cost. airport orbital route we would recommend upgrading the footway on the northern side, from Sutton Road to Journeymans Way, to allow shared use. The footway is currently between 1.5 and 2m wide (insufficient for shared use purposes) however removal of encroaching vegetation and possibly widening of footway (assuming highway owned) would provide the necessary width to continue the unsegregated path from Fossetts Way. A wide footway at the entrance to Journeymans Way presents an excellent opportunity to transfer cyclists from the shared use facility onto the carriageway.
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A2J5: Cherry Orchard Greenway. Green Lane to Cherry Orchard Way
Green Lane provides a through route between Recommendations access controls should be avoided on the greenway Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park and the Saxon Edwards Hall and Nestuda Way, and can get busy. and all entry points made flush. Greenway. Suitable for shared use and equestrians A2J5.1 Green Lane reallocation of road space Measures are needed to make it more cycle-friendly alike. between Nobles Green Road and The Spinneys. and to link residents with bridleway 10. A2J5.4 Automatic cycle counters to be installed to Narrowing of traffic lanes by removing centre line (to monitor short, medium and long term usage. A2J5.7 Directional signage, to be retro-reflective as act as a restraint on motor traffic) and the introduction From Nobles Green Road to the Airport Orbital Route route will be used after dark. of advisory cycle lanes (1.5m width) in both directions. (avoiding Western Approaches) there are two main In addition consider extending the 20mph zone that A2J5.5 Signs and lighting to be erected on verge. possibilities, one via Green Lane (at the B474 end of already exists on Green Lane. Lighting required as route is intended for commuting A2J5.8 Where BW10 merges with BW48 then the path the Candlemas Lane), and the other via Bridleway 10 and other utility trips. intersection should have a minimum radius of 2m. (from a starting point opposite The Spinneys). Consider defensive planting to stop corner cutting A2J5.2 Flush kerb and gateway entrance to BW10. A2J5.6 Minimum 3m wide path with1m mown (max. 600mm height). Green Lane (from The Spinneys to Eastwoodbury verges. Sealed surface is imperative where intended A2J5.3 Single row of bollards preferred at either end Lane) is traffic calmed but busy. As this route is also for commuting and other utility trips – 28mm bare A2J5.9 Maximise interest along the route with of greenway to prevent unauthorised access. 1.5m rather indirect, it has been discounted. However the course bitmac (without surface dressing) may be ecological enhancements – create a linear park. spacing. Min 5m from edge of carriageway. Restrictive western end could benefit from reallocation of road appropriate along the entire length including BW48 to Include Artwork/benches with localised widening. space between Nobles Green Road and The Spinneys. In addition consider extending the 20mph zone that already exists on Green Lane as far as The Spinneys.
The majority of the surface on BW10 is potholed and needs resurfacing, upgrading and widening in places. There is also evidence that the route is used by equestrians and as a result their requirements must be considered. However the route is direct and links with Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park, the existing underpass under Cherry Orchard Way and BW48 (which would provide an alternative route to the country park and a link to the proposed Saxon - Binding Margin - Greenway (L2J9).
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A2J6a: London Road Link. London Road to Nestuda Way via Mannering Gardens
From London Road (Chalkwell Park area) there is a Mannering Gardens/Bridgewater Drive/Somerset choice of two main routes to the JAAP, Tesco’s and Avenue are all ‘cycle friendly’ before joining existing the airport orbital route: via the main Southbourne/ cycling/walking provision where the western Toucan Westbourne Grove (A1158); or the much quieter crossing exists on Prince Avenue (A127). From here Mannering Gardens route, which runs parallel to it. It an unsegregated shared use paths exist. Signing at is suggested that both are developed as cycle routes, this crossing is vital to the success of this link route. At as Southbourne/Westbourne Grove also serves a present ‘Cyclists Dismount’ signs are present on the significant a direct route between London Road, Toucan crossing and will need to be removed if this Tesco’s and the Airport Orbital Route. See A2J6b route is to be coherent. below for the route via Southbourne/Westbourne Grove. From here cycling and walking infrastructure exists linking Nestuda Way north on the Airport Orbital Route The Mannering Gardens route follows quieter roads (L2J8) to Cherry Orchard Way. that bisects the residential area of Kennilworth Gardens to the west of the A1158. It is the ideal Note (1): It is also recommended that new cycling choice for a cycle route through this area. Apart from and walking provision is created linking Somerset some consideration for a pedestrian/cycling crossing Avenue eastwards to Westbourne Grove thus creating of Kenilworth Gardens and some footway widening an additional link to the eastern Toucan crossing on on Eastwood Boulevard, nothing more than simple Prince Avenue (A127). measures to indicate the presence of cyclists are needed here. Recommendations A2J6a.1 Directional signage, to be retro-reflective as From London Road to link with the point where route will be used after dark. Clatterfield Gardens meets St James Gardens, there are two basic choices: either utilise Darlinghurst Grove A2J6a.2 Add cycle logos or similar to the carriageway via the Prittle Brook to Clatterfield Gardens/quieter on relevant roads in the area to indicate the presence roads; or link London road via Nelson Road, Prittle
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Continuing via Darlinghurst Grove is clearly preferable A2J6a.3 Conversion of the footway alongside as it would improve access to Our Lady of Lourdes Eastwood Boulevard for shared use; between school as well as the key services available on Clatterfield Gardens and Prittle Brook for shared use Note: Both Southbourne and Westbourne Grove From Cavendish Gardens north to Prittlewell Chase on London Road. Darlinghurst Grove also negates the by cyclists as well as pedestrians alike provide a through route between the A127 Southbourne Grove and from Prince Avenue to Fairfax complex roundabout found where Nelson Road (Prince Avenues) and A13 (London Road), and can Drive on Westbourne Grove continue to be one-way meets Cavendish Gardens. However, the footway on get busy. Both were considered as part of this study working but on a wider carriageways with fewer Eastwood Boulevard would need upgrading for shared A2J6a.4 Install a crossing on Kennilworth Gardens and as a result of scoping it was decided that the parking spaces on either side of the carriageway. As use and the right to cycle on the path would need to between Mannering Gardens and St James Gardens. route via Mannering Gardens was more favourable. a result these sections allow for a faster flow of traffic be formalised. Southend Borough Council have shown willingness to reallocate road space which makes an important However these routes should be considered for and appear busier therefore measures are needed statement about relative priority of different transport future development. Parking is to be found on both to assist cyclists – for example, by reducing speeds, From Clatterfield Gardens the route would follow St users further west on Blenheim Chase. Removal sides of the carriageway of Southbourne/Westbourne introducing speed cushions etc. James Gardens/Kenilworth Gardens. of a traffic lane to provide a shared use facility and Grove creating an environment suitable for cycling uncontrolled crossing points here would promote as the street controls vehicle speeds by its physical Southbourne Grove from Prittlewell Chase to Prince The route then emerges on the dual carriageway cycling and act as a restraint on motor traffic. geometry. A reduction of the speed limit through Avenue and Westbourne Grove from Prince Avenue Kennilworth Gardens almost opposite Mannering the area to 20 mph would also be helpful. Further to Prittlewell Chase are currently two-way towards Gardens. This staggered crossroads is difficult for A2J6a.5. Conversion of the footway between measures to assist cyclists might include advanced the A127 and London Road. Measures are needed cyclists (and pedestrians) to negotiate because of Somerset Avenue and Westbourne Grove for shared stop lines and reallocation of road space to allow to assist cyclists – for example, by reducing speeds heavy (and turning) traffic. Crossings would assist use by cyclists as well as pedestrians for a 1.5m ASL feeder lane and ASL at the junctions and re-allocating road space (This may involve some vulnerable users here. with: Carlton Avenue, Prittlewell Chase, Fairfax Drive, reorganisation of car parking.) Cavendish Gardens and Westborough Road.
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A2J7: Town Centre Link. Town Centre and Southend Victoria Station to the airport via Manners Way
The most direct route from Southend Airport to removing segregation from existing shared use paths It is clear that the footway that runs along the A2J7.3 Remove existing on carriageway cycle feeder Southend Town Centre, Southend Victoria train in the park. The advantage of this route would be the frontages of the houses in this short stretch is lanes from Manners Way at A127 roundabout station, City Beach and the seafront is via Manners creation of another high quality quiet/traffic free route, pinched by boundary fences. This reduces the clear Way and Victoria Avenue. improved access for local residents to this important width available for pedestrians (at present) and A2J7.4 Lighting required as route is intended green space, pleasant commuter route and improved for cyclists (as proposed). Consider conversion to for commuting and other utility trips consider Sustrans have opted for this route as part of the links to the existing infrastructure (to the east). shared use footway and widening as part of junction requirements of local resident’s e.g. low level lighting. suggested network as an unsegregated/segregated improvements (see above) to increase clear space for shared use and on road route has already been Attention also needs to be paid to the junction of cyclists and pedestrians. A2J7.5 Minimum 3m wide path (4m wide would created by Southend Borough Council from Priory Victoria Avenue and Priory Crescent. The junction is encourage groups to use the route). Sealed surface is Park to the seafront. Links to this from the Airport a key meeting point of cycling, walking and vehicular Victoria Avenue (A127) to East Street. Existing shared imperative where intended for commuting and other Orbital Route and the airport itself are vital. movement and changes are needed to improve use footway and Toucan crossings are in good utility trips - surface dressed top to bitumen base provision for Non Motorised Users. Existing pelican condition and demonstrate a synergy with Prittle course may be appropriate along the entire length. From the airport and the airport orbital route (L2J8), crossings need to be widened (approx. 4m) and Brook surfacing. Consider upgrading the timings of Manners Way offers the shortest route to the town converted to Toucan and the junction re-designed the East Street Toucan crossing to a single phase. A2J7.6 Directional signage, to be retro-reflective as centre. However, Manners Way is also busy with traffic to allow for diagonal movements (Change timing on route will be used after dark. heading from the A127 to the airport and retail park. crossing (currently 8 seconds on green, 15 seconds The route then follows a high quality example of This wide road could benefit from traffic calming and dead). Introduce a countdown timer on diagonal shared use provision as far as Canarvon Road, A2J7.7 Upgrade to Toucan and widen to 4m the addition of cycle lanes to make it more hospitable phase). ‘Gateways’ to Priory Park and the Prittle Brook from here substandard segregated provision exists. for cyclists. However with high numbers of vehicles Greenway need to be established to highlight their Consider raising the level of the cycle track to grade A2J7.8 Introduce a Diagonal crossing. parking on the carriageway this option was considered presence. level and opening the area between Canarvon Road unsuitable as any cycle lanes will potentially get and Victoria Station as shared use. A2J7.9 Single phase crossing blocked by parking (particularly fly parking due to the proximity to London Southend Airport). Therefore it Nb* ‘Footway only’ exists for approximately 140 A2J7.10 Raise level of cycle track is recommended that the eastern footway (from Harp metres outside Southend Museum. Consider localised House Roundabout to the A127) is widened to 3.5m re-instatement of full width of path and converting to Note. Toucan crossing timings on the A127 and that the existing flagstone surface is replaced with shared use. roundabout should be reviewed. There is a red phase suitable surface. Priority crossings of all side roads
on the toucan when east-west traffic is on red. - Binding Margin - and the use of Sherbourne Gardens (as a short on- Victoria Gateway via Queensway and Southchurch carraigeway link) should be considered to make this Road and on to Marine Parade. Existing shared use Note: As route through Priory Park is intended for important route convenient for users. footway and Toucan crossings exist and are in good commuting and other utility trips then the parks winter condition. Consider removing ‘Cyclists Dismount’ opening hours will need to be reviewed. E.g. Monday Victoria Avenue is also a busy road, serving the centre signs on Southchurch Road zebra crossing and 6th January 2014 park closed at 4:00pm. of Southend, as well as carrying through traffic. creating a shared use ‘Cycling Zebra’. To create a Short of removing two lanes of traffic from this road, meaningful, convenient route direct to the sea front the conversion of the footway to shared use was Example diagonal crossing - Duke Street Norwich consider priority crossings on Whitegate Road, considered to make the route more cycle-friendly. Quebec Avenue, York Road, Heygate Avenue and However there are a number of private property Chancellor Road. entrances with limited visibility and reduced width due to established trees that made this option impractical. Recommendations A2J7.1 Upgrade the eastern footway on Manners Victoria Avenue could be avoided by using Priory Way for shared use by cyclists as well as pedestrians Park as a Greenway alternative. It may be possible –widen to 3.5m and replace Flagstones with machine to develop an alternative route through Priory Park laid Dense Bitumen Macadam (DBM). initially following the park boundary (which largely parallels Victoria Avenue). The route would then join the existing network of paths and roads at the A2J7.2 Side road treatment: Reduced width, tight band stand linking to the main gate on the junction radii, raised crossing and contrasting surface. of Victoria Avenue and Priory Crescent. Consider Example diagonal crossing – Omagh, Northern Ireland
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A2J8: Airport Orbital Route. JAAP circular route linking Cherry Orchard Way, Hall Road, Bradley Way, Southend Road, Rochford Road, Eastwood Crescent, Wells Avenue, Avro Road and Nestuda Way
A vital element in the success of the London Southend footway on the western side of the roundabout to Airport and Environs Joint Area Action plan Walking allow for a shared use path. Airport Orbital Route - London Road and Cycling Network the Airport Orbital Route has Improvements become one of the more strategic main routes From Sutton Road to Ravenswood Chase consider identified as part of this study. A large proportion of create a new 3m wide path running alongside existing Airport Orbital the orbital route already exists (as shared use footway footway on land to the north of Southend Road. The Route A2J8 conversion) and with some targeted capital investment path should then follow Network Rail fence line to rear the remaining missing links can be completed to a entrance of London Southend Airport where cycle Conversion of footway similar specification. parking provision should be considered. From here alongside West Street, the 3m wide path will continue to the existing zebra Bradley Way and Southend Rd for shared Starting in Rochford and travelling in a clockwise crossing on Southend Road. Purdey’s Link use by cyclists as well as A2J3 direction the Airport Orbital Route starts on West pedestrians Conwy rail bridge Street/Bradley Way before joining Southend Road A Zebra crossing is currently available to cross and Rochford Road which provide a through route Southend Road near Ravenswood Chase. It would be New shared use path and Sutton Road Option 2. By shifting kerb lines and introducing link to London Southend between South Essex and Southend, and can preferable, if converting the footway to shared use, to Airport train station get busy. Measures are needed to make the area upgrade this crossing to create a proper shared use a one way working system over the bridge a more cycle-friendly as there were (6) RTA incidents route for cyclists as well as pedestrians. E.g. create a shared use facility could be feasible on the Conversion of footway involving cyclists between 01/05/2009 – 30/04/2014 5m wide cycle zebra (3m pedestrians 2m cyclists). existing structure. This would help reduce the alongside Southend current loadings on the existing bridge. Structural New cycling Road for shared use , West Street (0), Bradley Way (0), Southend Road (3) and walking by cyclists as well as assessments of both bridge and parapets would and Rochford Road (3 at junction Manner Road) in This would also open up important access links to the bridge pedestrians be necessary and the implications of installing Rochford. proposed Royal Artillery Way link (L2J4) traffic lights on this key corridor would need to Airport From West Street measures are needed to assist be considered. Rochford Road Railway Bridge Orbital Royal cyclists – for example, footway widening of 1m on the Route A2J8 Option 1. Consider creating a new parallel walking Artillery Way Southern side of West Street/Bradley Way, will create Attention also needs to be paid to Harp House A2J4 and cycling bridge by retaining the existing a safe and convenient facility providing access to Roundabout (which is currently under review) embankments to gain enough height to clear the Rochford station, avoiding two mini roundabouts and, where cyclists will be looking to join the Town
electrified wires and then pile landing stages on either - Binding Margin - with island widening and uncontrolled crossings on Centre Link (L2J7) and continue on the Airport side of the line. A 75m total length would allow for Orbital Route. One option would be to convert the mini roundabouts, will provide access to Rochford From here cycling and walking infrastructure exists extended span to avoid piling close to the electrified all footways to unsegregated shared use and town centre via South Street. linking Eastwoodbury Lane to Nestuda Way north on line. There will be some element of skew to the to create suitable uncontrolled crossings on approach ramps, as this makes negotiating easier the Airport Orbital Route to Cherry Orchard Way and South Street to Sutton Road –The footpath from all approaches to the roundabout. Footway than 90 degree turns off the existing footway, so say south via Prince Avenue (A127) to the London Road South Street to Rochford Road also needs upgrading conversion should also be continued along the something is 75m in total length. link routes (A2J6). and widening but is restricted by boundary fences airport side of Eastwoodbury Crescent between the airport entrance and Wells Avenue. near The Ridings and Rochford Hall Close. Therefore Cherry Orchard Way will become a main route as reallocation of road space may be necessary to part of the new network. Existing infrastructure Well Avenue (which largely parallels allow for path widening to be considered – consider exists and the traffic free nature of sections of this Eastwoodbury Lane and leads into Arvo Road) is widening the footway by 1m and re-designating a route will encourage cyclists and walkers into Saxon a generally quiet road and has the advantage of large stretch as shared use. business park. Consideration is required where the serving the residential area more directly. Simple route crosses the new entrance to Saxon business measures to indicate the presence of cyclists A crossing point is also recommended linking the park, a suitable crossing will need to be included here would suffice. Airport Orbital Route (L2J8) to Purdeys Link (L2J3). in any access plans to the site. The existing shared From Rochford Hall Close to Sutton Road there is use underpass provides a link to the Cherry Orchard scope to widen the path to the highway boundary. A short section along Eastwoodbury Lane from Greenway (A2J5). Arvo Road to the new roundabout requires footway conversion to provide a continuous Attention needs to be paid to Sutton Road Hall Road currently hosts a segregated shared use route to Nestuda Way using existing and new Roundabout to allow the continuation of the proposed path from Cherry Orchard Way to Rochford train Killamarsh-Halfway River Bridge lift shared use infrastructure. Some widening may shared use facility. One option would be to widen the station with an uncontrolled crossing at a mid-way also be needed where private land boundary point. Proposals are in place for a major housing meets highway boundary. Page 26 London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan walking and cycling improvements • Draft study on behalf of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, Essex County Council and Rochford District Council
development to be created on land to the north of A2J8. 5 Lighting required as route is intended Hall Road (see plans below) and this will result in for commuting and other utility trips consider significant changes to provision along Hall Road requir6ments of local residents e.g. low level lighting. (including a new 30mph limit). Hall Road forms a vital section of the Airport Orbital Route, providing A2J8.6 Minimum 3m wide path (4m wide would links with the Rochford Link (A2J2) and the Ironwell encourage groups to use the route). Sealed surface is Greenway (A2J1) plus Saxon Greenway (A2J9) and as imperative where intended for commuting and other a result any new provision must be equal to or better utility trips - surface dressed top to bitumen base than those that already exist. Where BW55/Ironwell course may be appropriate along the entire length. Greenway meets Hall Road a signalised crossing would assist vulnerable road users here. A2J8. 7 Directional signage, to be retro-reflective as route will be used after dark. Proposed Hall Road Development - 600 dwellings, associated access and a new primary school including A2J8. 8 Cycle parking provision London Southend infrastructure associated with residential development, Airport train station – rear entrance. public open space and new vehicular and pedestrian access routes. A2J8. 9 Approx 27m span bridge - 3m wide between parapets. Recommendations A2J8. 1 Upgrade the footway on Bradley Way, A2J8. 10 Toucan crossing – Hall Road Southend Road and Sutton Road Roundabout, Harp House Roundabout, Eastwoodbury Crescent, Eastwoodbury Lane for shared use by cyclists as well as pedestrians –widen by 1m
A2J8. 2 Widen islands for uncontrolled crossing
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A2J8. 3 Cycle Zebra 5m wide (3m pedestrians 2m cyclists) - Tinkers Lane and Ravenswood Chase
A2J8. 4 Side road treatment: Reduced width, tight radii, raised crossing and contrasting surface.
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A2J9. Saxon Greenway. PROW links to Saxon Business Park
Policy T5 forms an integral part of the London Therefore an indicative route has been identified as A2J9.9 Bridge over the river Roach. A structure Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan part of this study. designed with a minimum usable width of 3.5m is the Submission Draft. Within this policy there is specific starting point. Deck width should also allow for effect reference to ‘The establishment of a segregated Recommendations of parapets whilst retaining a minimum usable width of route for walking and cycling to the north of the JAAP 3.5m. As structure is going to be around 20m consider A2J9.1 Single row of bollards preferred at either end area linking to Hall Road funded through Saxon “buying” in pre-fabricated structure from supplier of greenway to prevent unauthorised access. 1.5m Business Park’. As a result a number of options were catalogues, at a unit cost. spacing. Min 5m from end of carriageway. Single investigated as part of the wider study. bollard, if required, where Saxon Greenway meets Hall Road. Restrictive access controls should be avoided From Rochford two PROW’s exist that link Hall Road on the greenway and all entry points made flush. with the proposed site for the Saxon business park. FP40, is made up of a mixture of surfaces, bridges A2J9. 2 Automatic cycle counters to be installed to and paths across Rochford Hundred Golf Club. The monitor short, medium and long term usage. public footpath from Church Walk to Aviation Way needs upgrading and widening but it is hemmed in by A2J9. 3 Signs and lighting to be erected on verge. Bath Devonshire Tunnel South Portal, fencing prevents access fairways, bunkers, creeks and the airport boundary onto the tunnel entrance fences. It may therefore be difficult to develop this Lighting required as route is intended for commuting route for shared use. As this route is also rather and other utility trips. indirect, it has been discounted. A2J9.4 Minimum 3m wide path (4m wide would FP5 (part of the Roach Valley Way) was also encourage groups to use the route) with 1m mown investigated as part of the suggested network. This verges. Sealed surface is imperative where intended has not been surfaced by the County Council, and is for commuting and other utility trips - 28mm bare not a suitable utility walking route, it would also need course bitmac (without surface dressing) may be widening to accommodate cyclists plus a bridge and appropriate along the entire length including BW48 diversion of the route would be required to provide to Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park. Suitable for direct access to Saxon business park. It cannot shared use and equestrians alike. therefore be recommended as a route to the JAAP at - Binding Margin - A2J9.5 Directional signage, to be retro-reflective as present. Reach Lode river crossing, Cambridgeshire route will be used after dark. The creation of traffic free routes linking Ashingdon Road/Hawkwell Park Drive/Green Lane into the A2J9.6 Maximise interest along the route with Earlsheaton, Dewsbury Saxon Business Park is clearly desirable. In the ecological enhancements – create a linear park. longer-term, it may be possible to provide a separate Include Artwork/benches with localised widening. traffic-free cycle/walking route utilising the existing ‘brickwork’ tunnel, through Saxon Business park and A2J9.7 Ensure a signalised crossing of Hall Road is along the west side of Rochford Hundred Golf Club included in Hall Road improvement plans. linking a crossing of the River Crouch to Hall Road by purchasing and upgrading some of the arable A2J9.8 Utilise existing brick work tunnel under Cherry land to create - the Saxon Greenway. When linked to Orchard Way. Further inspection required (access Ironwell Greenway (L2J1) via the crossing on Hall road limited during scoping study) to ensure structure is it will create a desirable route north. There is also a sound and suitable for shared use. The headroom in possibility of extending the Saxon Greenway West, pedestrian subways is typically 2.3 metres, and routes under Cherry Orchard Way via the existing ‘brickwork’ under canal bridges often have less clearance. The tunnel, to BW48 and then onto Cherry Orchard restricted height or width available should not lead Greenway (L2J5) to automatic rejection of this as proposal to permit Peak Forest Canal, Hyde, Manchester cycling if potential risks to users can be managed. Note: Desire lines can be difficult to reflect, but any deviation from a direct route should be limited. Pre-fabricated lightweight structure - WatermeadPark
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Visual Representation of London Southend Airport and Path construction Environs Joint Area Action 20mm layer AC6 or AC10 surface course, machine laid (Optional - binder course can be surface dressed instead) Plan Walking and Cycling Hawkwell and Network Greenways Hockley Finished soil levels to fall 60mm minimum layer machine Verge planting from path edge. Material to laid AC20 binder course should maintain be locally dug. Nutrient poor visibility and avoid 150mm Type 1 sub-base root damage soil will improve conditions for increased to 225mm establishing natural vegetation where necessary 0.3m Crossfall 1/40 to verge Artwork / bench Ironwell Greenway Optional with localised 300mm wide widening x 600mm deep stone Geotextile for filter or strength filled trench 1.0m mown Machine laid 3.0m width purpose - to extend 500mm verge to sealed surface. Widen beyond edge of sub base Rochford fence / building on busy routes line
Formalised Artwork / bench crossing of Hall 1/40 camber to be central, with localised giving 37.5mm fall to each Road widening Alternative option side of carriageway with camber
1/40 1/40 37.5mm on 3m wide path
Not to Scale - Binding Margin - Artwork / bench with Bridge localised widening over the river
Subway under Cherry Orchard Saxon Greenway Way
Cherry Orchard Greenway
Green Lane Artwork / bench with localised widening
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A number of other ‘greenway’ options exist and it is recommended that a wider study is carried out to look into other traffic free links to key attractors. One example would be the link from Rectory Road via Gustedhall Lane to Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park.. Route development and scoping may indicate that this could provide an additional route linking into Cherry Orchard Greenway L2J5 and Saxon Greenway L2J9 - Binding Margin -
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A2J10. Saxon Business Park Development planning
New developments present opportunities to improve the permeability of the development plot and to adjust building lines that New developments present opportunities to improve A2J10.4 New crossing. Where Airport Orbital previously constrained the cycle network around the pre-existing the permeability of the development plot and to adjust Route (L2J8) crosses the new access road to Saxon frontages. Future mixed use housing and building lines that previously constrained the cycle Business park a suitable crossing is to be created. commercial development fronting network around pre-existing frontages. onto traffic free route Key: new links provided by development A2J10.5 New links within the development providing All possible opportunities within Saxon business park permeability for cyclists and pedestrians. Cycle / pedestrian access should be taken to create direct routes for cyclists and pedestrians. In addition adequate public and private New mixed use housing and Cycle / pedestrian through routes cycle parking is to be provided commensurate with commercial usage targets and closer to the entrances than car development parking.
Development part-funds hybrid Section 8.8 of the London Southend Airport – Airport cycle tracks on main road Business Park Southend and Southend MedTech Campus Design Code suggests the following: The business park layout must be designed to encourage cycling. This can be achieved through dedicated and properly signed cycle routes; joint use of footways and cycle routes; low vehicle speeds; and smooth surface treatments, avoiding surface speed controls Car Park such as speed humps. There will be provision of some dedicated cycleways throughout the site, exploiting Hybrid cycle track, Lewes Road, Brighton Cycle links with existing cycle routes. Off-carriageway, parking Store Existing Entrance cycleways will be 3.0m in width, and 1.5m width traffic-free on carriageway – although these will generally be route School discouraged across the site unless agreed formally with the Council. Where segregated footway/ cycleways are proposed, these should generally New - Binding Margin - be 5.0m in width (3.0m cyclists, 2.0m pedestrians) supermarket with residential with a minimum of 3.0m in width (1.5m cyclists, development above 1.5m pedestrians). Surface treatments should be reasonably smooth, and complement the aesthetics of the Business Park. All points where cycleways may cross carriageways/footways should be appropriately Houses fronting onto designed to raise awareness of the increased hazard. New Toucan Light segregation (Armadillos) Royal College Street, London existing traffic New traffic free free route crossing funded by development route funded by Recommendations At the time or writing this report a parallel study has to enhance development natural A2J10.1 New Saxon Greenway (see A2J9) traffic been taking place with regards to the development to complete surveillance missing link free route from Green Lane through the business of National Cycle Network Route 135 - linking Stock park development to Hall Road - to be funded by with Rayleigh, Hockley and Southend sea front. The development. proposed route for NCN135 intersects and mirrors some of the proposals for the London Southend Airport New and Environs Joint Area Action plan Walking and Park A2J10.2 Future commercial development within residential Cycling Network - in particular the Ironwell Greenway, Saxon business park should front onto the traffic free development the Airport Orbital Route, the London Road Link Notes: route and the Town Centre Link. It is therefore important Street design within developments to follow to consider both reports when developing any Manual for Streets / Designing Streets A2J10.3 Development to part-fund hybrid cycle infrastructure planning in the area. All possible opportunities to be taken to create tracks on the main road into the development Estate road direct routes for cyclists and pedestrians Adequate public and private cycle parking to be Page 34 provided commensurate with usage targets and Not to scale closer to the entrances than car parking London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan walking and cycling improvements • Draft study on behalf of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, Essex County Council and Rochford District Council - Binding Margin -
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Delivering & monitoring the improvements
The various improvements proposed in this feasibility The deliverability relates to the ease with which it study have been brought together in the table below might be delivered e.g on highway = H, bridge over with an indication of costs, relative priorities and an electrified railway line = L. assessment of the ease with which the improvements can be delivered. The improvements will be further discussed/refined Ref Nature of improvements Cost Priority Deliverability with the stakeholder group, while funding sources Each factor (cost, priority and ‘deliverability’) is rated and a possible programme of works are explored, A2J3: on a low (L), medium (M) and high (H) scale. The cost following which a more detailed version of this Action Purdey’s estimates relate to the following broad ranges: L= less Plan will be drawn up to deliver the improvements. Link than £10,000; M= £10,000- £50,000; H= £50,000- The stakeholder group has representation from Essex £100,000 (and, exceptionally, H+= over £100,000). County Council, Rochford District Council, Southend A2J3. 1 Install flush kerbs L M H Borough Council and Sustrans. A2J3.2 Timber Bollards L M H
Ref Nature of improvements Cost Priority Deliverability A2J3. 3 Cycle counters L M H
A2J1: A2J3. 4 Lighting and associated works M M L Ironwell Greenway A2J3. 5 Construct new path; 3m x 480m dbm H M L
A2J1.1 Carriageway painting inc Cycle logos and 20 mph zone L H H A2J3. 6 Retro-reflective directional and repeater signs L M H
A2J1.2 Carriageway painting; 6m x 2m L H H A2J3. 7 Artwork/benches with localised widening. M L H
A2J1.3 Timber Bollards L H H A2J3. 9 Carriageway painting and other re-lining works L M H
A2J1. 4 Cycle counters L L H
A2J1. 5 Lighting and associated works H H M A2J4: Royal Artillery Way - Binding Margin - A2J1. 6 Construct new path; 3m x 2km dbm H+ H L Link A2J1. 7 Retro-reflective directional and repeater signs M H H A2J4.1 Widen path; 8 x 1.5m x 50-150m dbm H L L A2J1. 9 Artwork/benches with localised widening. M L M Carriageway painting; A2J1. 10 Cycle parking M H H A2J4. 2 Widen path; 1.5m x 300m dbm M H L Carriageway painting;
A2J2b: A2J4. 3 Carriageway painting inc Cycle logos L H H Rochford Link A2J4. 5 Cycle counters L L H
A2J2b. 1 Carriageway painting inc Cycle logos L H H A2J4. 7 Construct new path; 3m x 430m dbm H+ H L A2J2b.2 Carriageway painting and other re-lining works; 500m L H H A2J4. 7 Retro-reflective directional and repeater signs L M H A2J2b. 3 Install flush kerbs L H H A2J4. 8 Cycle parking L L H A2J2b. 4 Retro-reflective directional and repeater signs L H H A2J4. 9 10m pre-fabricated bridge M H M
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At the time or writing this report a parallel study has been taking place with regards to the development of National Cycle Network Route 135 - linking Stock with Rayleigh, Hockley and Southend sea front. The proposed route for NCN135 intersects and mirrors some of the proposals for the London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action plan Walking and Cycling Network - in particular the Ironwell Greenway, the Airport Orbital Route, the London Road Link and the Town Centre Link. It is therefore important to consider both reports when developing any infrastructure planning in the area. - Binding Margin -
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Ref Nature of improvements Cost Priority Deliverability Ref Nature of improvements Cost Priority Deliverability
A2J5: A2J7: Town Cherry Centre Link Orchard Greenway A2J7. 1 Widen path; 1.5m x 920m H+ M/H L Construct new path; 3m x 920m dbm A2J5.1 Carriageway painting and other re-lining works L M H
A2J5. 2 Install flush kerbs L H H A2J7. 2 DBM raised table with crossing point, contrasting surfacing, H M L lighting, signing and lining x 8 A2J5.3 Timber Bollards L H H A 2J7.4 Lighting and associated works. M L L A2J5. 4 Cycle counters L L H A 2J7.5 Construct new path; 3m x 300m dbm H H L A2J5. 5 Lighting and associated works H H L A 2J7.6 Retro-reflective directional and repeater signs L H H A2J5. 6 Construct new path; 3m x 1616m dbm. H+ H L A2J7. 7 Toucan Crossing conversion and associated civil works x 2 H+ H L A2J5. 7 Retro-reflective directional and repeater signs L M H A 2J7.8 Diagonal Toucan crossing and associated civil works x 1 H M L A2J5. 9 Artwork/benches with localised widening. M L H A 2J7.10 Raise level of cycle track 1.5m x 630m H L M
A2J6a: London A2J8: Road Link Airport Orbital A2J6a. 1 Retro-reflective directional and repeater signs L H H Route - Binding Margin - A2J6a. 2 Carriageway painting and other re-lining works L H H A2J8. 1 Widen path; 1.5m x 1800m dbm H+ M/H L A2J8. 2 Pedestrian refuge x 2. M L M A2J6a. 3 Widen path; 1.5m x 40m dbm M H L A2J8. 3 Cycle Zebra Crossing including high friction surfacing works, M H M Carriageway painting; signing, and lining (not on a raised table).x 2 A2J6a. 4 Widen path; 1.5m x 55m dbm M H L A2J8. 4 DBM raised table with crossing point, contrasting surfacing, M M M Construct new path; 3m x 10m dbm lighting, signing and lining x 2.
Carriageway painting; A2J8. 5 Lighting and associated works. M L L
A2J8.6 Construct new path; 3m x 650m dbm H H L
A2J8. 7 Retro-reflective directional and repeater signs L H H
A2J8. 8 Cycle parking provision M H H
A2J8. 9 Steelworks, ramps and 27m span bridge - H+ H L 3m wide between parapets
A2J8. 10 Toucan Crossing conversion and associated civil works x 1 M M M
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Security In areas that are prone to vandalism and other anti- Revenue funds are always restricted, and the sums Ref Nature of improvements Cost Priority Deliverability social behaviour it is sometimes preferable to maintain allocated to walking and cycling routes are usually a visual relationship between Greenway and highway small and certainly nowhere near the amount which A2J9. Saxon to improve ‘natural surveillance’ and thus personal is needed for what should be seen as the preferred Greenway security. Where this is not possible it is preferred to way of travelling for local journeys. Maintenance costs A2J9.1 Timber Bollards L M H rely on the popularity of the route to provide casual incurred need to be included in any funding strategies and informal surveillance. while in addition we must encourage local authorities to prioritise maintenance works and to ensure that A2J9. 2 Cycle counters L L H Long Term Maintenance/Asset routes are seen as an integral part of travel. Cycling A2J9. 3 Lighting and associated works H H L Management Plan and Walking routes must be seen as a legitimate part This report has emphasised the value of good quality of the transport fabric. A2J9. 3 Lighting and associated works H H L construction. The better the route, the higher quality Implementation Plan A2J9. 4 Construct new path; 3m x 1km dbm H+ H L the surface, the more complete the drainage, the less will be the need for major repair works. By investing To be included following further consultation A2J9. 5 Retro-reflective directional and repeater signs L H H in the best possible design and construction we can minimise subsequent maintenance requirements. Ongoing commitment to progressing land A2J9. 6 Artwork/benches with localised widening. M L H negotiations, planning matters and funding A2J9. 8 Brickwork Tunnel remedial works H H M Ideally the routes, particularly the Greenways, will applications are part of the long term delivery plans be seen by the public as their own and they will be of this project. A lead partner, possibly Sustrans, will motivated to look after them, defend them against need to produce a route development implementation abuse, clear up rubbish and raise funds for additional plan for any new routes and work closely with the A2J10. features, improvements and so forth. This public stakeholder group to ensure that this highly prized Saxon involvement should be adopted as part of the Business network of routes remains high on the local agenda. management of the route, with local committees, local Park representatives, local volunteers and numerous events The approvals needed before work could A2J10. 1 Construct new path; 3m x 1,000m (approximately) dbm H+ H L all designed to ensure that the sense of their local start and how best to obtain these space is fostered as far as possible. - Binding Margin - A2J10. 3 Construct new hybrid cycle track. 2.5m x 1,000m H H L Obtaining Planning Permission. (approximately) dbm with intermittent segregation such as Local Sustrans volunteers can help to look after the planters or armadillos. As the proposal includes new civil engineering local network of routes, and so encourage more structures then planning consent is required. Initial people to walk and cycle. They can be the ‘eyes and A2J10. 4 Install flush kerbs M H H discussions are underway with the stakeholder group ears’ for Sustrans and our many partners and deal Carriageway painting and a planning application will need to be made with minor maintenance problems and report major before land costs are incurred. In almost all cases the problems so they get dealt with rapidly. A2J10. 4 DBM raised table with crossing point, contrasting surfacing, M M M application will be for “change of use” because the lighting, signing and lining x 1 extent of “development” is minimal. Sustrans maintains over 600km of Greenways, both urban and rural, where routine maintenance costs vary Environment Agency consent between £1000/km for wholly rural and recreational routes, to £7,700/km for inner city railway corridors. It EA consent is required under the Land Drainage Act should be noted that these costs exclude the periodic 1991, the Water Resources Act 1991 and the Flood replacement of the actual path wearing surface which Defence Byelaws before carrying out any works varies from at least every 10 years for an unsealed in the vicinity or crossing of, main rivers, natural path to much longer intervals on a well built bitmac watercourses or flood defences. surface.
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Appendix
Land Agreements Southend Airport Joint Area Action Plan – Viability Statement There are a number of key land owners that will be affected by this proposal and as a result careful and Sustrans Design Manual – Handbook for cycle-friendly considered discussions need to take place with design regards to the most appropriate land agreements (e.g. Licences, freehold purchases or agreements for lease) London Southend Airport Surface Access Strategy for each. December 2011
Funding applications LTN 2/08 Cycling Infrastructure Design An important element to any project, we will be approaching a number of funders for support of the Rochford District Profile project. Funding options exist both locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and with so many Essex Local Authority Portraits different elements to the project there is opportunity for great interest and it is hoped that funders will be Essex Transport Stategy: the Local Transport Plan for willing to pledge support of the project. Funding Essex strategy discussions are underway and will continue with partners, stakeholders and local contacts while Local Development Framework – Core Strategy partnership working opportunities will be investigated Adopted Version. in order to strengthen possible bids. RTA statistics from Road Safety Engineer, Essex The purpose of this report is to help establish this Highways network of routes as a priority scheme and to assist Sustrans and other interested parties in approaching Place Profiles. Unitary Profile: A summary Profile of potential funders. Southend-on-Sea February 2010 - Binding Margin - London Southend Airport – Airport Business Park Southend and Southend. MedTech Campus
The Design Code July 2014
Technical Notes.
Sustrans Design Manual – Handbook for cycle-friendly design April 2014 has been used for technical design guidance within this study.
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