Weltag Stage 1 Strategic Outline Case for a New Pedestrian and Cycle Route from Wyesham to Monmouth Town Centre Appendices
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WelTAG Stage 1 Strategic Outline Case for a New Pedestrian and Cycle Route from Wyesham to Monmouth Town Centre Appendices P.2: Appendix 1, - Land Registry information for both banks of the Wye North of the Wye Bridge P. 5: Appendix 2, Wye Bridge Traffic Data based on an average of the AADF 2001-2017 (Department of Transport Data) P.6: Appendix 3, Wye Bridge Pedestrian Traffic Survey Data Analysis P.24: Appendix 4a, School Active Travel Survey: Summary of method and data from survey P.27: Appendix 4b, School Active Travel Survey: Template letter sent to schools P.28: Appendix 4c, School Active Travel Survey: School Survey Charts and Verbal Response P.48: Appendix 5a, Public online Survey - April – June 2018 Data Analysis P.82: Appendix 5b, Public Survey Questions P.83: Appendix 5c, Public Survey Verbal Responses P.165: Appendix 6, Summary of Relevant Welsh Assembly and Monmouth County Council Policy Documents p.169: Appendix 7, Comparison of Transport Planning Objectives relates to the relevant Welsh Transport Strategies and Local Strategic Priorities. P.188: Appendix 8, Evaluation of Pro’s and Con’s for Identified Options to Reduce Road, Pedestrian or Cycle Traffic on the Existing Wye Bridge p.205: Appendix 9, Crouch Waterfall Drawings: Option 1: Widening Layout and Elevation Schematic drawings 17303B-002 and 17303B-003 P.207: Appendix 9 Option 2, Dog Legged Cable Stay Layout and Elevation Schematic drawings 17303B-004 and 17303B-005 P.209: Appendix 9 Option 3, Independent Cable Stay Layout and Elevation Schematic drawings 17303B-006 and 17303B-007 P.210: Appendix 10A, A40/A466 Wyebridge Junction Improvements P.211, 10B - Wye Bridge Topographical Survey P.215 Appendix 11, Monmouthshire Natural Flood Management, A40/A466 Junction p.216 Appendix 12, Monmouth Integrated Network Map 1 Appendix 1, Land Registry Information 2 3 4 Appendix 2 Wye Bridge Traffic Data based on an average of the AADF 2001-2017 (Department of Transport Data) Annual Average Daily Flow Annual Average Daily Flow 2001-2017 (incl. estimates) (2001,2008,2010,2015 counts) Pedal Cycles 93 103.5 Motorcycles 174 157.25 CarsTaxis 10106 10262 BusesCoaches 121 126 LightGoodsVehicles 1518 1441 HGVs 655 624 AllMotorVehicles 12574 12611 5 Appendix 3 Wye Bridge Pedestrian Traffic Survey Data Analysis Introduction The Wye Bridge Pedestrian working group members conducted a survey of observation and counting actual pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Wye Bridge. The information gathered can be useful in giving an idea of the numbers of various pedestrian types crossing the Wye Bridge and also can be used to provide an insight into the current situation and conditions surrounding pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Bridge. Survey and analysis Method The Survey took place during May and June 2018. Pedestrian traffic was observed by volunteers from the Bridge group on four separate week days during June (7th, 12th , and 20th and 27th - 7am to 7pm) and one weekend in May (Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May - 10am – 3pm) . The data was recorded manually on hourly bases in a uniformed method according to predefined categories of types of pedestrians and cyclists. The data was then collated electronically and presented in tables and graphs as shown in this appendix. Data from each day is presented in tables and graphs with some percentage analysis. The data for Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May, in addition to single day presentations, was also combined for both days as shown in tables (11-12, pages 14, 15). Also, a further combined analysis of the total of unaccompanied children for the four week days in June is presented highlighting the peak hours of the day. Summary Findings The data shows, as it is presented in the summary table (see table 7, page 17) that the total number of pedestrians of all types crossing the bridge on week days were 4271, with an 6 average of 1424 based on the 3 days figures. The cyclists total was 391 with an average of 130 per day. The tables for individual days (see table 1, 3 and 5, pages 12, 14, 15) show increased number of pedestrians crossing during rush hours 8-9 am and between 3 – 5 pm. This is particularly noticeable in the number of unaccompanied children at these times. As can be seen in table 1 and the chart for Thursday 7th June 2018 (see figure 1, page 12) there were 185 unaccompanied children between 4- 5 pm. This pattern is repeated in other week days of the survey. The numbers of unaccompanied children peaked to 158 between 3 – 4pm for Tuesday 12th June 18 (see table 3 and figure 2, page 14), and for the final week day, the numbers of unaccompanied children was 119 between 2- 3 pm (see table 5 and figure 3, page 15 and 16). Thus, unaccompanied children represented the highest type as a percentage of pedestrians with 51%, 45% and 50% for week days (see tables, 2, 4 and 6, pages, 13, 15, 17). The data also showed that considerable numbers of cyclists use the pavement where 42 cyclists out of the 117 (36%) on Thursday 7th June cycled on the pavement (see table 2, page 13). Similarly for other week days, 48% and 62% of cyclists respectively used the pavement (see table 4 and 6, pages 15, 17). The increased numbers of unaccompanied children crossing the Wye Bridge amongst other pedestrian types coupled with the increased numbers of cyclists on the pavement highlights an important safety issue and also the heavy traffic on the Bridge. The weekend data for Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May showed 579 and 509 pedestrians and 177, 193 cyclists crossing (see tables 8,10, pages 18, 20). As the data was gathered for the hours between 10 am to 3 pm, the number of pedestrians and cyclists crossing would be higher had the remaining hours been surveyed. Adults crossing on Saturday 19th May represented the highest percentage of other pedestrian categories with 46%, followed by unaccompanied children with 41% (see tables 7 and 8, pages 17, 18). However, unaccompanied children were highest at 90 between 12 – 1pm (see table 7 and figure 4, pages 17,18). For Sunday 20th, the numbers of Adult crossing increased to 327, 64% of pedestrian types, followed by 113, 22% for unaccompanied children (See table 9 and 10, pages 19, 20) Cyclists also increased from 177 on Saturday 19th to 193 crossing on Sunday 20th May. The figures also showed the increased number of cyclists on pavement for Saturday where 71% were cycling on the pavement and 57% for Sunday (see tables 8 and 10, pages 18, 20). The combined table for Saturday and Sunday (see table 11 and figure 6, page 21) showed that between the hours 12 to 1pm while there were 118 adult crossings and 116 unaccompanied children, there were 68 cyclists on the pavement. This was repeated 7 between the hours 2 – 3pm with 148 adult crossings with 60 cycling on the pavement. This highlights again the conflicting safety issue combined with traffic. Finally, all unaccompanied children figures were presented in one table highlighting the peak hours during the day. The hours between 4 – 5pm was the highest with 449 crossing (see table 13 and figure 7, page 23) To conclude this summary, It is evident that the Wye Bridge is in constant use by different types of pedestrians and cyclists and in particular unaccompanied children. There are obvious peaks in the numbers crossing especially the pedestrian during certain time of the day. Also there is a noticeable increase in pedestrian crossing in the weekend data and also cyclists with Sunday having the greatest numbers of both adults and cyclists. All pedestrian and cyclists seem to compete for space, thus increasing safety risk. This safety risk is augmented especially in the presence of heavy road traffic that inevitably have the same peak times as pedestrians and cyclists during certain commute hours. 8 Appendix 3 Wye Bridge Pedestrian Traffic Survey Data Analysis Introduction The Wye Bridge Pedestrian working group members conducted a survey of observation and counting actual pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Wye Bridge. The information gathered can be useful in giving an idea of the numbers of various pedestrian types crossing the Wye Bridge and also can be used to provide an insight into the current situation and conditions surrounding pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Bridge. Survey and analysis Method The Survey took place during May and June 2018. Pedestrian traffic was observed by volunteers from the Bridge group on four separate week days during June (7th, 12th , and 20th and 27th - 7am to 7pm) and one weekend in May (Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May - 10am – 3pm) . The data was recorded manually on hourly bases in a uniformed method according to predefined categories of types of pedestrians and cyclists. The data was then collated electronically and presented in tables and graphs as shown in this appendix. Data from each day is presented in tables and graphs with some percentage analysis. The data for Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May, in addition to single day presentations, was also combined for both days as shown in tables (11-12, pages 21, 22). Also, a further combined analysis of the total of unaccompanied children for the four week days in June is presented highlighting the peak hours of the day. 9 Summary Findings The data shows, as it is presented in the summary table (see table 6A, page 17) that the total number of pedestrians of all types crossing the bridge on week days were 4271, with an average of 1424 based on the 3 days figures.