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NOMA Marketing Suite, Manchester Transport Statement Imperial West NOMA Marketing Suite, Manchester Transport Statement Curtins Ref: 77714-CUR-00-XX-RP-TP-001 Revision: V03 Issue Date: 19 February 2021 Client Name: NOMA (GP) Ltd Sophos International Merchant Exchange 17 – 19 Whitworth Street West Manchester. M1 5WG. Tel: 0161 236 2394 www.curtins.com CIVILS & STRUCTURES • TRANSPORT PLANNING • ENVIRONMENTAL • INFRASTRUCTURE • GEOTECHNICAL • CONSERVATION & HERITAGE • PRINCIPAL DESIGNER Birmingham • Bristol • Cambridge • Cardiff • Douglas • Dublin • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Kendal • Leeds • Liverpool • London • Manchester • Nottingham 77714 NOMA Marketing Suite, Manchester Transport Statement Control Sheet This report has been prepared for the sole benefit, use, and information for the client. The liability of Curtins with respect to the information contained in the report will not extend to any third party. Author Signature Date Lynnie Ler MEng (Hons) 19 February 2021 Graduate Transport Planner Reviewed Signature Date Carl Peers BA (Hons) MSc CMILT MCIHT 19 February 2021 Associate Authorised Signature Date Carl Peers BA (Hons) MSc CMILT MCIHT 19 February 2021 Associate Rev V03 | Copyright © 2021 Curtins Consulting Ltd Page i 77714 NOMA Marketing Suite, Manchester Transport Statement Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Background ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose of the Report ...................................................................................................................... 1 Scope of the Report ......................................................................................................................... 5 Structure of the Report ..................................................................................................................... 5 Existing Situation .................................................................................................................................. 6 Site Location ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Existing Use and Access .................................................................................................................. 7 Surrounding Highway Network ......................................................................................................... 7 Access for Mobility and Visually Impaired Users ............................................................................. 9 Highway Safety .............................................................................................................................. 10 Development Proposals ..................................................................................................................... 12 Overview of Proposals ................................................................................................................... 12 Proposed Access ........................................................................................................................... 12 Proposed Parking ........................................................................................................................... 13 Proposed Servicing Arrangements ................................................................................................ 13 Accessibility by Sustainable Modes of Travel ................................................................................. 15 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 15 Pedestrian Accessibility ................................................................................................................. 15 Cycle Accessibility .......................................................................................................................... 16 Public Transport Accessibility ........................................................................................................ 18 Summary ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Trip Generation .................................................................................................................................... 28 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Forecast Trip Generation ............................................................................................................... 28 Net Site Impact ............................................................................................................................... 30 Transport Planning Policy .................................................................................................................. 31 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 31 National Planning Policy Framework (2019) .................................................................................. 31 National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) ............................................................................... 32 Manchester Core Strategy (2012 – 2027) ...................................................................................... 33 Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040 ............................................................................... 34 Conclusions .................................................................................................................................... 34 Summary and Conclusions ................................................................................................................ 35 Summary ........................................................................................................................................ 35 Conclusions .................................................................................................................................... 36 Rev V03 | Copyright © 2021 Curtins Consulting Ltd Page ii 77714 NOMA Marketing Suite, Manchester Transport Statement Figures Figure 2.1 – Indicative Site Location in Relation to the Local Highway Network.............................................. 7 Figure 2.2 – Area Assessed for Personal Injury Accident Data (5 Years) ...................................................... 10 Figure 4.1 – Local Cycle Network ................................................................................................................... 17 Figure 4.2 – Bee Network Map ....................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 4.3 – Public Transport Network in the Vicinity of the Site ................................................................... 19 Tables Table 1.1 – BREEAM Credits Targeted ............................................................................................................ 4 Table 2.1 – Personal Injury Accident Data Summary ..................................................................................... 10 Table 4.1 – CIHT Recommended Walking Distances ..................................................................................... 15 Table 4.2 – Number and Type of Existing Accessible Amenities within 500m of the Site .............................. 16 Table 4.3 – CIHT Maximum Suggested Walking Distances to Bus Stops ...................................................... 20 Table 4.4 – Summary of Bus Service Frequencies in the Vicinity of the Site ................................................. 21 Table 4.5 – City Centre Free Bus Services ..................................................................................................... 22 Table 4.6 – Summary of Rail Services Calling at Manchester Victoria ........................................................... 24 Table 4.7 – BREEAM Public Transport Accessibility Index (AI) Calculator .................................................... 26 Table 5.1 – Multi-Modal Trip Rates and Split .................................................................................................. 28 Table 5.2 – Forecast Trip Generation ............................................................................................................. 29 Table 5.3 – 2011 Census Method of Travel to Work ...................................................................................... 29 Appendices Appendix A – Proposed Site Layout Appendix B – Existing Context Plan Appendix C – TRICS Output Appendix D – 2011 Census Data Rev V03 | Copyright © 2021 Curtins Consulting Ltd Page iii 77714 NOMA Marketing Suite, Manchester Transport Statement Introduction Background 1.1.1 Curtins has been appointed by Gardiner & Theobald LLP on behalf of NOMA (GP) Ltd to provide transport planning advice in relation to a planning application for the “erection of a temporary single- storey marketing suite building (Sui Generis), including photovoltaics and related access, landscaping, bicycle parking, plant and servicing and associated works” on land off Miller Street to the north of Manchester city centre. 1.1.2 The proposed development would enable
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