Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway

Traffic & Transport Assessment

Project number: 60588866 PR354607-ACM-XX-XX-RP-TR-00-0001

March 2020

Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866 Quality information

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Jacqueline Haley Shaun Grima Emma McKendrick Emma McKendrick Principal Transport Principal Transport Associate Director Associate Director Engineer Engineer

Revision History

Revision Revision date Details Authorized Name Position

0 15/07/2019 Planning EMcK Emma McKendrick Associate Director

1 09/03/2020 Design Team EMcK Emma McKendrick Associate Director Review

2 23/03/2020 Final EMcK Emma McKendrick Associate Director

Prepared by: Jacqueline Haley Principal Transport Engineer E: [email protected]

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AECOM Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866 Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...... 4 1.1 Background ...... 4 1.2 Scope ...... 4 1.3 Methodology ...... 5 1.4 Pre-application Consultation ...... 6 1.4.1 Galway County Council ...... 6 1.4.2 An Bord Pleanála Record of Meeting ABP–304929–19 ...... 6 1.4.3 ABP Notice of Pre-Application Consultation Opinion ...... 6 1.4.4 Galway City Council Planning Report dated 6th August 2019 ...... 6 1.5 Structure of the Report ...... 7 2. Receiving Environment ...... 8 2.1 Land Use ...... 8 2.2 Location ...... 8 2.3 Local Amenities ...... 9 2.4 Existing Transportation Infrastructure ...... 10 2.5 Emerging Transport Developments ...... 14 2.6 Road Collision Statistics ...... 19 3. Policy Framework ...... 21 3.1 Galway City Council Development Plan...... 21 3.2 Galway Transport Strategy – An Integrated Transport Management Programme for Galway City and Environs ...... 22 4. Characteristics of Proposals ...... 23 4.1 Existing Cuirt na Coiribe Development ...... 23 4.2 Proposed Development Overview ...... 23 4.3 Site Access ...... 24 4.4 Parking Strategy ...... 26 5. Trip Generation and Distribution ...... 32 5.1 Introduction ...... 32 5.2 Traffic Surveys ...... 32 5.3 Trip Generation and Modal Split ...... 33 5.4 Trip Distribution & Assignment ...... 40 5.5 Traffic Growth ...... 40 5.6 Assessment Scope ...... 41 5.7 Network Impact ...... 41 5.8 Mitigation Strategy...... 42 6. Network Analysis ...... 44 6.1 Introduction ...... 44 6.2 Basement Car Park/Dun na Coiribe Site Access Junction – Scenario 3 ...... 44 6.3 Junction Analysis Summary ...... 45 6.4 Construction Traffic...... 45 7. Summary & Conclusion ...... 46 7.1 Overview ...... 46 7.2 Conclusion ...... 46 Appendix A Drawings ...... 48 Appendix B TRICS Database Outputs ...... 49 Appendix C Network Flow Diagrams...... 50 Appendix D PICADY Output Files ...... 51

AECOM Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866

1. Introduction

1.1 Background AECOM has been commissioned by Exeter Ireland Property III Ltd to prepare a Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) in support of a planning application for development at Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation Complex, Headford Rd, Galway.

The site currently comprises an existing 405 No. student accommodation bedspaces and ancillary floorspace including a restaurant to be retained (172 sq m) in two buildings ranging in height from two to six storeys with a gross floor space of c. 11,128 sq m (plus basement carparking measuring 3,661 sq m).

There are currently two number vehicular access points to the site;- · The first (south-western) is via a priority controlled junction which provides access to Scotty’s Restaurant and associated parking area, and also an existing ESB Substation at the rear of the site; · The second (north-eastern) is again a priority controlled junction which provides access to both the basement car park and the surface car park to the rear of the reception building. The proposed development will consist of: the demolition of the two storey building (582 sq m) at the entrance to the scheme towards the eastern boundary of the site and the removal of the fifth storey (attic) level (1,123 sq m) of the main building; and the provision of horizontal and vertical additions to and extensions of the main existing building providing 920 No. bedspaces (an additional 515 No. student accommodation bedspaces) in 868 No. bedrooms; ancillary student accommodation spaces at basement and ground floor level measuring 1,688 sq m and including gym/fitness studio, games room, library/study spaces, multi-functional spaces, café/restaurant, and student lounge spaces; all provided in a single building in 9 No. linked blocks ranging in height from 2 No. to 6 No. storeys (gross floor space of 24,521 sq m plus basement car-parking and plant (2,615 sq m)).The scheme comprises a total floor area above ground of 22,180 sq m over a basement of 4,956 sq m.

The scheme also proposes 59 No. car-parking spaces (43 No. basement and 16 No. surface spaces); 656 No. cycle parking spaces; 5 No. motorcycle parking spaces; external student amenity spaces; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; plant; diversion of services and all associated works above and below ground.

The report has been produced to assess the potential traffic and transport implications of the development proposals upon the local transportation system. During the development of this report, traffic turning count surveys have been commissioned specifically for this assessment, with the objective of providing background information relating to existing traffic movement patterns across the local road network. This information has been supplemented with data obtained from site audits of the local road network, subsequently enabling the identification of existing local travel characteristics and an appreciation of the local receiving environment from a transportation perspective.

1.2 Scope The purpose of this TTA is to quantify the existing transport environment and to detail the results of assessment work undertaken to identify the potential level of any transport impact generated as a result of the proposed increased quantity of apartment units (i.e. 515 additional bed spaces) at the Cúirt na Coiribe site. The scope of the assessment covers transport and related sustainability issues including means of vehicular access, pedestrian, cyclist and local public transport connections. The principal objective of the report is to quantify any level of impact across the local road network and subsequently ascertain both the existing and future operational performance of the local road network.

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Indicative Site Boundary Reception Building

Scotty’s Restaurant

Scotty’s Restaurant & Surface Carpark Access Basement Carpark & Surface Carpark Access

N6

Figure 1.1 – Site Location (Source: Google Maps)

1.3 Methodology Our approach to the study accords with policy and guidance both at a national and local level. Accordingly, the adopted methodology responds to best practices, current and emerging guidance, exemplified by a series of publications, all of which advocate this method of analysis. Key publications consulted include: -

· PE-PDV-02045 Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines (May 2014), Transport Infrastructure Ireland; · Traffic Management Guidelines, Dublin Transportation Office & Department of the Environment and Local Government (May 2003); · Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets, March 2013 (Dept. of Transport, Tourism and Sport/Dept. of Environment, Community & Local Government); · Galway City Council Development Plan 2017-2023; and · Galway Transport Strategy 2016. Our methodology incorporated a number of key inter-related stages, including:-

· Site Audit: A site audit was undertaken to quantify existing road network issues and identify local infrastructure characteristics, in addition to establishing the level of accessibility to the site in terms of walking, cycling and public transport. An inventory of the local road network was also developed during this stage of the assessment. · Traffic Counts: Traffic counts were undertaken and analysed with the objective of establishing local traffic characteristics in the immediate area of the subject site. · Trip Generation: A trip generation exercise has been carried out to establish the potential level of vehicle trips generated by both the existing student accommodation complex and the proposed redeveloped complex. · Trip Distribution: Based upon both the existing traffic characteristics and the network layout in addition to the spatial/land use configuration and density of the urban structure across the catchment area of the development, a distribution exercise has been undertaken to assign site generated vehicle trips across the local road network.

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· Network Impact: in accordance with the Institute of Highways and Transportation; Traffic Impact Assessment guidelines, the specific level of influence generated by the subject development upon the local road network was ascertained and the junctions which required assessment in greater detail were identified. · Network Assessment: Drawing upon the findings of the previous stages, an operational assessment of the local road network has been undertaken to evaluate the performance of the proposed site access junctions following the implementation and occupation of the proposed redevelopment/extension.

1.4 Pre-application Consultation

1.4.1 Galway County Council AECOM has completed Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) with Ms Susan Loughnane of Galway City Council in May 2019, during which the scope of the Transportation analysis was agreed.

1.4.2 An Bord Pleanála Record of Meeting ABP–304929–19 A Section 5 PAC was undertaken on the 26th of August 2019 with representatives of An Bord Pleanála (Tom Rabbette, Ken Moloney, Cora Cunningham), the design team (Mark Nolan, Neil McGarry, John Keoghan, Emma McKendrick, Dan Egan, Patricia Thornton, Stephine Gibbons) and Galway City Council (Caroline Phelan, Liam Blake, Brendan Gallagher, Theo McLoughlin, Joe McGuire, Emma Silke), Record of Meeting Ref: ABP-304929- 19. The key items on the agenda were as follows:

1. Open Space Strategy; 2. Existing and future potential amenities on adjoining lands; 3. Architectural / Design rational for the proposed development; 4. Overall servicing for the site, surface / foul drainage and water supply; and 5. Any other matters. In regard to traffic and transportation related issues raised in this meeting, Galway County Council noted that a Mobility Management Plan (MMP) is to be submitted as part of the application.

1.4.3 ABP Notice of Pre-Application Consultation Opinion Following receipt of the ABP Opinion, AECOM note that the following item relates to Traffic & Transportation. AECOM has sought to address this specific issues, details of which are included below:-

‘2. A landscape master plan drawing at an appropriate scale that details specifically pedestrian / cycle permeability from the site and the connectivity of the site to the wider area including designated green networks.’ In order to address this item AECOM has prepared two drawings using ArcGIS software, which are contained within Appendix A.

Drawing PR354607-ACM-XX-XX-AZ-TR-07-001 provides details of the pedestrian/cycle permeability from the site to the wider surrounding Galway area. This drawing indicates the catchment areas, and existing amenities within these areas such as Parks and Third Level Education campuses, based on walking distances (<1km, 1- 2km, 2-3km, 3-4km and 4-5km) using existing pedestrian facilities.

Drawing PR354607-ACM-XX-XX-AZ-TR-07-002 provides details of the pedestrian/cycle permeability from the site to the areas within the immediate vicinity of the site. This drawing indicates the catchment areas, and existing amenities/facilities within the surrounding area such as Shops, Healthcare facilities, Banks, Parks and Third Level Education campuses, based on walking distances (<0.5km, 0.5-1km and 1-1.5km, 2) using existing pedestrian facilities. Existing pedestrian and cycle facilities are also shown and their connectivity to the subject site.

1.4.4 Galway City Council Planning Report dated 6th August 2019 AECOM have reviewed the Galway City Council Planning report and note that the following items relate to Traffic & Transportation. AECOM has sought to address each of these specific issues, details of which are included below:-

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‘3. As part of the Mobility Management Plan the uptake of cycle parking is monitored annually and where cycle parking is approaching capacity additional cycle parking should be provided by removing basement car parking’ AECOM Response: It will be proposed within the Mobility Management Plan to monitor the usage of the cycle parking following the opening of the proposed development. Should demand meet the proposed level of cycle parking, additional cycle parking can be provided for the development. Cycle parking usage will also be monitored on an annual basis with additional cycle parking provided where necessary.

‘4. All loading and parking should be accommodated within the site. Therefore, the proposed loading bay and disabled parking bay proposed on the main Dun na Coiribe access road shall be omitted from the development. It is accepted that the provision of a loading bay and disabled parking bay within the development may result in the reduction in the number of at grade parking spaces.’ AECOM Response: As requested, the loading bay and mobility impaired parking spaces have been relocated internally within the site. The mobility impaired parking spaces have been located to the west of the western site access. The loading bay/set-down area is located immediately adjacent to the frontage of Scotty’s Restaurant. Refer to AECOM drawing no. PR354607-ACM-00-XX-DR-CE-10-0002.

‘Footpaths are provided throughout the site along the Dun na Coiribe access road and internally within the site. The pedestrian path appears to discontinue at the western access point and there does not seem to be a footpath facility on this internal access road. Clarity regarding the pedestrian facilities in this area is needed.’ AECOM Response: The proposed development is consistent with both the principles and guidance outlined within the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS), as amended May 2019. DMURS recommends self-regulating streets in order to impact upon driver behaviour.

The pedestrian footpath on Dun na Coiribe continues into the site along the northern side of the internal access road from the western site access junction, where it terminates to the west of parking space no. 8. Pedestrians will then transition onto the internal access road to continue to their destination within the site.

The internal access road will operate as a shared area for pedestrians/vehicles/cyclists. There is traffic calming in the form of horizontal deflections and pinch points located at an appropriate frequency and distance, which will ensure vehicle speeds will remain appropriately low within this shared area.

Furthermore the provision of a contrasting colour of surfacing along the internal access road to that of the surfacing along Dun na Coiribe informs drivers that they are entering into an area that they are entering into an area where pedestrians may be present.

1.5 Structure of the Report As introduced above, this TTA seeks to clarify the potential level of influence generated by the development proposals upon the local road network and subsequently ascertain the existing and future operational performance of the local transport system. The structure of the report responds to the various stages of this exercise including the key tasks summarised below.

· Chapter Two of this report describes the existing conditions at the subject site location and the surrounding area. · The relevant transportation policies that influence the design and appraisal of the subject development proposals are highlighted within Chapter Three. · Chapter Four provides a summary of the proposed development itself, including the proposed Parking Strategy. · In Chapter Five a summary of the vehicle trip generation, vehicle distribution, and network assignment exercise is detailed, in addition to quantifying the potential level of impact, as generated by the subject proposals, upon key junctions across the local road network. · The operational performance of the proposed site access junctions for a range of different development/traffic scenarios following the commissioning of the development proposals are investigated and reported within Chapter Six. · Finally, a summary of our appraisal together with the main conclusions of the assessment are provided in Chapter Seven.

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2.1 Land Use The Cúirt na Coiribe lands are zoned for residential development within the current Galway City Council Development Plan (2017-2023) as illustrated within Figure 2.1 below.

This zoning objective aims “To provide for residential development and for associated support development, which will ensure the protection of existing residential amenity and will contribute to sustainable residential neighbourhoods”.

The existing Cúirt na Coiribe development is bounded to the north east by Gort na Coiribe student accommodation and to the southwest by Dun na Coiribe residential development (Figure 2.3). The north western boundary is formed by Terryland Waterworks and associated lands, whilst the eastern boundary is formed by the Dun na Coiribe access road. The land uses surrounding the Cúirt na Coiribe site are a mix of residential, retail, commercial and leisure uses.

Cúirt na Coiribe

Figure 2.1 – Land Use Zoning and Specific Objectives (Source: Galway City Development Plan)

2.2 Location Cúirt na Coiribe Student Accommodation is located approximately 1.2km north of Galway City Centre, situated to the north and west of the strategic N6 road corridor. The general location of the subject site in relation to the surrounding road network is illustrated Figure 2.2 below whilst Figure 2.3 indicatively shows the extent of the subject site boundary and neighbouring lands.

To the east of Cúirt na Coiribe, the Dun na Coiribe access road terminates at a signal controlled junction with the N6 Headford Road. Travelling southbound from the aforementioned junction, the Headford Road provides a direct route into Galway City Centre, whilst continuing north, N6 connects Galway City Centre to the M6 motorway which runs (together with the M4) from Galway to Dublin. In addition, the N6 provides a link to the N18/M18, N17 and N84 enabling convenient access to destinations such as Ennis and Limerick to the south, and Sligo and Castlebar to the north.

The N6 also acts as a north ring road connecting Cúirt na Coiribe with the western side of Galway City Centre.

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N6 N6 Cúirt na Coiribe

Headford Road

Galway City Centre

Figure 2.2 Subject Site Location (reference http://map.geohive.ie/mapviewer.html)

Gort na Coiribe Cúirt na Coiribe

Dun na Coiribe

Figure 2.3 Cúirt na Coiribe Indicative Boundary (reference www.google.co.uk/maps)

2.3 Local Amenities The subject development site is very well placed in terms of the availability of local amenities. It should also be noted that a range of retail facilities can be accessed within only 500-1000m walking distance of the subject site at Terryland Shopping Centre, Galway Shopping Centre and Galway Retail Park.

Furthermore the subject site benefits from good accessibility to a range of leisure facilities such as gyms, Deacy Park, Terryland Forrest Parks, Galway Greyhound Stadium and Connacht Rugby grounds.

Drawings PR354607-ACM-XX-XX-AZ-TR-07-001 and PR354607-ACM-XX-XX-AZ-TR-07-002 within Appendix A shows indicatively the subject sites location in relation to the aforementioned local amenities.

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An important stage in the development of a Traffic and Transport Assessment is the identification and appreciation of the local network’s existing transport conditions and vehicle movement characteristics.

An audit of the local road network has therefore been undertaken to establish the existing transport conditions and vehicle movement patterns across the existing network.

Existing Pedestrian Environment

All pedestrian routes leading to/from Cúirt na Coiribe benefit from the provision of street lighting in addition to good quality pedestrian footways/paths along both sides of the local road network leading to/from the site. There are also a variety of pedestrian routes leading to/from the subject site from the surrounding area, which provide pedestrian permeability to the surrounding area (Figure 2.4).

There are controlled pedestrian crossing facilities available at both the Dun na Coiribe/Headford Road junction and the Headford Road/N6/Sean Mulvoy Road junction, located to the east and southeast, respectively.

Refer to Drawings PR354607-ACM-XX-XX-AZ-TR-07-001 and PR354607-ACM-XX-XX-AZ-TR-07-002 within Appendix A for full details of the pedestrian connectivity/permeability to/from the subject site.

Cúirt na Coiribe

Pedestrian Crossing Facilities

Pedestrian Routes leading to/from Cúirt na Coiribe from external road network

Pedestrian Crossing Facilities on all arms of Junction

Figure 2.4 Pedestrian Connections/Facilities (reference www.google.co.uk/maps)

Existing Cycling Environment

In the immediate vicinity of the subject site along the Dun na Coiribe access road cyclists must share the road carriageway with general vehicular traffic.

There are a variety of cycle facilities available on the surrounding external road network which include raised cycle lanes along both sides of the N6 road corridor which at some locations transition to on-road cycle lanes at junctions, whilst at other locations the cycle facilities continue off-road. Figure 2.5, which is an extract from the Galway Transport Strategy 2016, illustrates the cycle facilities available on the routes leading to/from the site.

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Cúirt na Coiribe

Figure 2.4 Existing Cycle Routes Leading to/from (source Galway Transport Strategy 2016)

In addition to the aforementioned cycle facilities there are numerous Coca Cola Zero Bikes hire stations located within 2km walking distance from the site, as illustrated in Figure 2.5 below. The Bodkin Bike Hire Station, located on Headford Road, is accessible within 450m walking distance of Cúirt na Coiribe.

Cúirt na Coiribe

Bodkin Bike Hire Station

Figure 2.5 – Bike Hire Locations within 2km walking distance (Source: www.bikeshare.ie/)

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Public Transport – Bus

As graphically illustrated in Figure 2.6 below the site is ideally situated to benefit from bus transport connections which result in the site benefiting from good accessibility levels for this sustainable mode of travel.

Bus service 407 which operates between Eyre Square and Bothair an Choiste and Salthill is accessible within only 290-350m walking distance on Headford Road and operates with a 30 minute peak hour frequency Monday- Saturday.

Bus Service 402 which operates between Shangort Road and Merlin Park is accessible within 900-1000m walking distance on Bohermore and operates with a 30-minute peak hour frequency Monday-Friday. Bus service 402 also serves NUIG and GMIT.

Bus Service 405 which operates between Gort na Bro and Ballybane is accessible within 900-1000m walking distance on Bohermore and operates with a 20-minute peak hour frequency Monday-Friday. Bus service 405 also serves NUIG.

It should also be noted that Eyre Square is located approximately 1.3km from the site where access to the wider Regional and Intercity Bus Service network is available. These Regional and Intercity services provide access to Athlone, Cavan, Monaghan, Belfast, Mullingar, Dundalk, and Longford amongst other smaller centres along their routes.

Bus Service 407 Stop Approx. 290m from site Cúirt na Coiribe

Bus Service 407 Stop Approx. 350m from site

Bus Service 402 & 405 Stop Approx. 1km from Bus Service 402 & 405 site. Bus Service 402 Stop Approx. 900m from serves NUIG & GMIT Bus Service 407 site. Bus Service 402 Stop Approx. 600m from site serves NUIG & GMIT. Bus Service 405 serves NUIG.

Bus Service 407 Stop Approx. 500m from site

Figure 2.6 Bus Interchange Locations (reference www.google.co.uk/maps)

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Cúirt na Coiribe Indicative Location

Figure 2.7 – Local Bus Services (source:https://www.transportforireland.ie/journey-planner/maps/)

Public Transport - Heavy Rail Network

The closest train station to the subject site is the Galway (Ceannt) Station located approximately 1.5km southeast of the subject site. There are several high frequency peak period services operating daily to/from the Galway (Ceannt) Station with the following routes serviced:- · Dublin Heuston – Galway · Galway – Limerick · Galway – Limerick (connections with Cork and Tralee) · Waterford – Clonmel – Limerick Junction (connections with Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway) There are 60 vehicle parking spaces available at the station, in addition to the provision of cycle parking.

Car Hire - GoCar

There are a variety of GoCar hire stations located within a two kilometre walking distance of the site. GoCar members can book cars online or via the app for durations as little as an hour, then unlock the car with their phone or GoCard; the keys are in the car, with fuel, insurance and city parking all included. The benefits of such car sharing services include, (i) the reduction of the number of cars on the road and therefore traffic congestion, noise and air pollution; (ii) frees up land traditionally used for private parking spaces, but which may not be used, (iii) increases use of public transport, walking and cycling as the need for car ownership is reduced and (iv) Car sharing allows those who cannot afford a car the opportunity to drive, encouraging social inclusivity.

There are a number of Go Car bases situated within Galway, with the closest facility available on Dyke Road, approximately 0.82km from Cúirt na Coiribe, as illustrated in Figure 2.8 and Table 2.1 below.

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Table 2.1 – GoCar Locations within 2km of the site

Ref No. Go Base Location Vehicle Class Approximate Distance from the Development

1 Dyke Road GoCity 0.82 km 2 Wood Quay GoCity 1.08 km 3 Bowling Green GoCity 1.33 km 4 Galway Cathedral GoCity 1.44 km 5 Mill Street GoCity 1.86 km 6 Sportsground GoCity 1.73 km 7 City Hall GoCity 1.32 km 8 Galway Train Station GoCity 1.67 km

Figure 2.8 – Go Base Locations (Source: www.gocar.ie/)

2.5 Emerging Transport Developments Cycle Network Proposals

The Galway Transport Strategy (2016) includes the following proposed cycle route additions within the vicinity of the subject site, as detailed below and illustrated within Figure 2.9:-

· Primary Route, N6 Headford Road – ‘Currently raised adjacent cycle lanes from Bodkin junction to Kirwan Roundabout, transitioning to on-road at junctions. Proposal to maintain these cycle lanes and provide

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crossing facilities at the signalised junction to replace Kirwan Roundabout. An additional proposal on this section of road converts one lane in each direction to a bus lane.’ · Primary Route, Sean Mulvoy Road/Moneenageisha Road – ‘Currently no facility in place. Proposal to install a raised adjacent or off-road cycle path where possible to segregate cyclists from large volumes of traffic. Additional proposal to provide traffic calming measures and signage to reduce motorised traffic speeds and advertise the presence of cyclists on these links and particularly in the vicinity of Joyce Roundabout (Cemetery Cross).’ · Secondary Route, Headford Road – ‘Currently no facility in place. Proposal to install an inbound bus lane between Bothar an Choiste and the Kirwan Roundabout, which is to be upgraded to a signalised junction. This bus lane shall be wide enough to cater for cyclists also, and an outbound on-road cycle lane is proposed on the same section of the N84.’ · Secondary Route, Ballinfoyle Cycleway – ‘A narrow gravel road currently leads from Bóthar An Chóiste in in Castlegar Village around the south of Maigh Riocaird, Lochan and Baile an Chóiste housing estates. Proposal to upgrade this surface and connect to the Headford Road in the vicinity of the new Ballinfoyle Community Centre.’ · Secondary Route, Link Road from N6 to Liosban (New) – ‘There is currently no connection here. However, a new road is proposed from the N6 Bóthar na dTreabh, where it introduces a signalised junction, across the Terryland River to connect Liosnan Industrial Estate and the Tuam road. This road will have a footpath and raised adjacent cycle lane on both sides, transitioning to on-road at junctions. The configuration of the existing internal toad in the industrial estate will need to be examined to provide the extension of these cycle lanes as far as the Tuam Road.’ · Feeder Route, Dyke Road – ‘Currently no facility in place. Proposal to provide traffic calming measures and signage to reduce motorised traffic speeds and advertise the presence of cyclists.’ As illustrated in Figure 2.9 below, the subject site is ideally located such that the proposed new/upgraded cycle facilities outlined above will be easily accessible to the subject site.

Ballinfoyle Cycleway Secondary Route

Link Road from N6 to Liosban Secondary Route

Menlo Park Road N6 Headford Sean Mulvoy Road Secondary Route Road Primary Primary Route Route

Dyke Road Feeder Route

Cúirt na Coiribe

Figure 2.9 – Cycle Network Proposals (source: Galway Transport Strategy 2016)

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Bus Network Proposals

The Galway Transport Strategy (2016), outlines bus network improvements for Galway which include the provision of 5 number core routes, one of which, Blue, is accessible to the subject site on Headford Road (Figure 2.10):

· Green Route: Knocknacarra City Centre Parkmore Industrial Estate (via Seamus Quirke Road and Dublin Road); · Red Route: Knocknacarra City Centre Parkmore Industrial Estate (via Salthill and Ballybrit Industrial Estate); · Blue Route: Clybaun Road City Centre Castlegar (via Dr Mannix Road and Tirellan); · Yellow Route: Dangan City Centre Parkmore Industrial Estate (via Westside Shopping Centre and Castlepark); and · Brown Route: Bearna City Centre Oranmore (via Seamus Quirke Road and Deerpark Industrial Estate) It is envisaged that all five bus routes will operate at a ‘15-minute frequency (or better) during the peak period, with the red and green routes likely to operate at a 10-minute frequency or better initially based on existing demand.’

The Strategy goes on to state:

‘A number of the 5 routes proposed above lie on existing principal public transport corridors, and are already served by some of the existing city bus services. These sections of the proposed network, which will route in a direct manner on key travel corridors will be the primary focus for implementation of significant infrastructural priority measures (through provision of bus lanes, removal of pinch points and delays, and maximising the efficiency and reliability of services on the proposed bus network to make the bus service more attractive than the private car). Other sections of the proposed bus network are more heavily constrained in terms of engineering design due to their less-direct routing and due to the route characteristics these sections of the proposed bus network will be provided with priority infrastructure where feasible.

‘It is intended that the level of travel demand on the proposed bus network will be regularly monitored, with some routes potentially being upgraded to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services in the future by increasing the level of frequency and service provision accordingly, if development along the routes intensifies and patronage increases sufficiently.’

Figure 2.10 below presents the proposed routes for these five bus corridor schemes. The proposed Blue route will, when operational, be easily accessible from the subject site with the nearest stops located on the Headford Road, Monivea Road and Doughiska Road within 270m-510m walking distance.

Indicative Site Location

Figure 2.10 – Proposed Bus Network (source GTS 2016)

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Local Road Proposals

Kirwan Roundabout

The Kirwan Roundabout, which is located to the northeast of the subject site, forms the junction of the N6 Bothar na dTreabh, Headford Road, N84 and Coolough Road.

In December 2017 Variation No. 3 was made to the current Galway City Council Development Plan (2017-2023) which encompassed:-

‘RA lands located to the front of the Menlo Park Hotel, flanking Kirwan Tirellan Heights residential development on the Headford Road Roundabout and RA lands located to the north east of the Maldron Hotel. The Council will consider the use of these lands to facilitate revisions Cúirt na Coiribe to the Kirwan Junction. These revisions will include the replacement of the existing access from the Coolough Road onto the Kirwan Junction by facilitating the construction of a link road from the Coolough Road connecting onto the Headford Figure 2.11 – Kirwan Roundabout Location Road and will also facilitate a re-design of the existing junction through use of some portions of RA zoned lands located adjacent to the existing junction. These revisions will facilitate improvements to the functioning of the Kirwan Junction and provide for better opportunities for pedestrian and cycle movements and public transport.’

A preferred option for the revised junction was published by Galway City Council as illustrated in Figure 2.12 below, and included the provision of a signal controlled junction with new/realigned road links to Coolough Rd (western arm) and also the provision of new/improved pedestrian and cycle facilities.

In relation to the scheme, the Galway City Council website states:

‘The project will now progress to the preliminary design and planning stage including environmental and screening reports, variation to the City Development Plan and Part VIII Planning approval. The Part VIII planning will provide an opportunity for members of the public to submit their views during the statutory consultation period. It is envisaged that the detailed design and tender process will be undertaken during 2018 with completion of the project in 2019.’

Figure 2.12 – Kirwan Junction (source www.galwaycity.ie)

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The Galway Transport Strategy (2016) also outlines a number of road infrastructure proposals (Figure 2.13) which include:

· N6 City Ring Road Route (N6 GCRR). · Terryland – ‘New link from Gort na Coiribe to Castlelawn Heights for bus, cyclist and pedestrian use only’. · Kirwan Roundabout – ‘Conversion of roundabout to signalised junction with realignment of one arm, and provision of pedestrian crossing facilities’.

New Road Link from Gort na Kirwan Roundabout – Coiribe to Castlelawn Heights Upgrade to signal controlled junction

N6 GCRR

Indicative Site Location

Figure 2.13 – Road Infrastructure Proposals (Source GTS 2016)

Timescales

‘The Galway Transport Strategy is intended to frame the long-term build-out of transport in Galway City and environs for the next 20 years.’ The Strategy states that it will be phased over ‘three broad time bands’ i.e. Short, Medium and Long Term. Short term indicates within 5 years (from the 2016 publication), Medium Term indicates 10 years and Long term indicates beyond this time frame (Figure 2.14).

Figure 2.14 – Indicative Phasing of Implementation of the GTS (source: GTS 2016)

In relation to the N6 GCRR, an Oral Hearing for the scheme commenced on the 18th February 2020 and is ongoing at the time of writing this report.

AECOM 18 Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866 2.6 Road Collision Statistics The collision statistics on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) website were reviewed in order to ascertain the safety record in the vicinity of the subject scheme over the most recent twelve-year period. This includes information for the years 2005 to 2016 inclusive and indicates basic information on all reported incidents.

It should be noted that information relating to reported incidents for the years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 is not yet available on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) website. The RSA records detail only those occasions were the incident was officially recorded such as the Garda being present to formally record details of the incident.

The incidents are categorised into class of severity, which includes minor, serious or fatal collisions. The collision locations are shown in Figure 2.15 below. According to the RSA website there were no reported collisions along the Dun na Coiribe access road. It has been noted that there were numerous collisions along the N6 Headford Road to the east of the site. Of these 7 recorded collisions, 4 were noted as serious with the remaining 3 being minor in nature. The reported collisions have been detailed in Table 2.2 below.

Table 2.2 – Collision Records Ref Total Severity Year Vehicle Circumstance Day Time No. Casualties

1 Serious 2010 Car Pedestrian 1 Tuesday 10:00-16:00 2 Serious 2012 Car Pedestrian 1 Sunday 19:00-23:00 3 Serious 2009 Unknown Pedestrian 1 Tuesday 03:00-07:00 4 Minor 2011 Car Pedestrian 1 Monday 19:00-23:00 5 Minor 2016 Bus Angle, Both Straight 1 Tuesday 19:00-23:00 6 Serious 2009 Bus Pedestrian 1 Sunday 03:00-07:00 7 Minor 2014 Car Rear End, Straight 1 Monday 10:00-16:00 8 Minor 2015 LGV Pedestrian 1 Tuesday 10:00-16:00 9 Minor 2016 LGV Pedestrian 1 Monday 10:00-16:00

An analysis of the data from Table 2.2 above indicates there is a pattern with regard to pedestrian-vehicle collisions along the N6. It should be noted this could be due to the configuration/ layout of the route during these years, whereby there was a lack of dedicated pedestrian facility provision prior to the implementation of traffic signal control at the Dun na Coiribe/ Headford Road junction. Refer to Figures 2.16 and 2.17 below

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1 2 3 4 5 7 6 9 8

Figure 2.15 – Collision Record within the vicinity of the subject site (source: www.rsa.ie)

To Cúirt Na Coiribe

Figure 2.16 – Lack of Pedestrian Crossing Facilities along N6 (Source: Google Maps 2010)

To Cúirt Na Coiribe

Figure 2.17 – Current Layout with Improved Pedestrian Facilities (Source: Google Maps 2018)

AECOM 20 Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866 3. Policy Framework

3.1 Galway City Council Development Plan The Galway City Council Development Plan 2017-2023 sets out the vision, policies, strategies and objectives for planning and sustainable development within Galway City. In the context of the subject Cúirt na Coiribe development a number of the most relevant polices include:-

Transportation - Aim

‘To integrate sustainable land use and transportation, facilitating access and choice to a range of transport modes, accessible to all sections of the community that ensures safety and ease of movement to and within the City and onward connectivity to the wider area of County Galway and the West Region.’

Policy 3.2 Land Use and Transportation

‘Provide ease of access to public transport and include for the promotion of walking and cycling in the design and development of residential neighbourhoods.’

‘Promote sustainable residential densities particularly along and close to routes where the Galway Transport Strategy has proposals for a high quality sustainable transport network service.’

‘Require new developments to be permeability proofed for walking, cycling and for access to public transport routes and endeavour to maximise permeability in existing developments and retain existing local links.’

Policy 3.3 Galway Transport Strategy (GTS)

‘Continue to progress a sustainable transport solution for the city through the implementation of measures included in the GTS and required supporting projects in particular the N6 GCRR project.’

Policy 3.5 Public Transport

‘Support the GTS proposals for implementation of a local city bus network which will include for a high frequency cross-city network of services and all associated infrastructural requirements, traffic management and priority arrangements.’

Policy 3.6 Cycling and Walking

‘Support the Galway Transport Strategy proposals for a primary cycle network to facilitate safe and convenient medium distance journeys.’

‘Implement a structured programme of improvements across the whole city pedestrian network and at road crossings.’

‘Promote, facilitate and maintain maximum connectivity and permeability for pedestrians and cyclists in the design of new developments and in upgrading existing developments in accordance with the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (2013) and Permeability a Best Practice Guide, NTA (2015).’

Policy 3.7 Road and Street Network and Accessibility

‘Support the N6 Galway City Ring Road project in conjunction with Galway County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in order to develop a transportation solution to address the existing congestion on the national and regional road network.’

‘Support the proposals in the Galway Transport Strategy for design interventions, revised traffic management arrangements and priority arrangements for walking, cycling and public transport on the road network.’

‘Implement improvements on the general road network, including new links and junction revisions where needed in the interest of safety and convenience.’

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‘Implement best practice in road and street design as set out in the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (2013).’

3.2 Galway Transport Strategy – An Integrated Transport Management Programme for Galway City and Environs The Galway Transport Strategy (2016), which has been prepared in partnership with Galway City Council, Galway County Council and the National Transport Authority, has consolidated the transport proposals for Galway to:

‘form a coherent and integrated transport strategy for Galway City and its environs. This encompasses all modes of transport, and includes an implementation strategy over the short, medium and long term. It is intended that it will be used to direct funding to deliver transport projects in a phased manner based on priority needs.’

The overall vision for the Transport Strategy is:

‘To address the current and future transport needs of the city, a fundamental shift is needed towards sustainable travel, reducing the dependency on the private car and taking action to make Galway more accessible and connected, enhancing quality of life within the City for all.’

‘In order to achieve this vision the guiding principles underpinning the preparation of the Transport Strategy are as follows:

6. ‘To promote and encourage sustainable transport, and in particular to make it convenient and attractive to walk, cycle or use public transport; 7. To improve accessibility and permeability to and within the city centre for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users, while also maintaining an appropriate level of access for vehicular traffic for commercial and retail purposes; 8. To maximise the safety and security of pedestrians, cyclists and other transport users, particularly within the core city centre; 9. To manage and increase transport capacity, where necessary, for the efficient movement of people and goods into and within the city; 10. To provide opportunities to enhance the city centre public realm through traffic management and transport interventions; 11. To maintain and develop transport infrastructure and services to a high degree of quality and resilience; and 12. To adopt a smarter technology approach to all transport interventions, whereby transport infrastructure and services are future-proofed.’

Bus Network

‘It is also an objective of this strategy to ensure that a high bus frequency is maintained across the whole day to ensure that the bus network is a viable alternative to other trip purposes, as well as peak hour commuting.’

AECOM 22 Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866 4. Characteristics of Proposals

4.1 Existing Cuirt na Coiribe Development The existing development comprises 405 No. student accommodation bedspaces within 111 No. apartment units and ancillary floorspace including a restaurant to be retained (172 sq m) in two buildings ranging in height from two to five storeys with a gross floor space of c. 11,128 sq m (plus basement carparking measuring 3,661 sq m).

There are currently two number vehicular access points to the site (Figure 4.1);- · The first (south-western) is via a priority controlled junction which provides access to Scotty’s Restaurant and associated parking area, and also an existing ESB Substation at the rear of the site; · The second (north-eastern) is again a priority controlled junction which provides access to both the basement car park and the surface car park to the rear of the reception building.

Basement Carpark Apartment Short Term Access Blocks Surface Car Park Reception Building

Set-down Area

Scotty’s Restaurant Scotty’s Restaurant Access Parking Area Junctions

Figure 4.1 – Existing Site Layout (Source: Google Maps)

4.2 Proposed Development Overview The proposed development will consist of: the demolition of the two storey building (582 sq m) at the entrance to the scheme towards the eastern boundary of the site and the removal of the fifth storey (attic) level (1,123 sq m) of the main building; and the provision of horizontal and vertical additions to and extensions of the main existing building providing 920 No. bedspaces (an additional 515 No. student accommodation bedspaces) in 868 No. bedrooms; ancillary student accommodation spaces at basement and ground floor level measuring 1,688 sq m and including gym/fitness studio, games room, library/study spaces, multi-functional spaces, café/restaurant, and student lounge spaces; all provided in a single building in 9 No. linked blocks ranging in height from 2 No. to 6 No. storeys (gross floor space of 24,521 sq m plus basement car-parking and plant (2,615 sq m)).The scheme comprises a total floor area above ground of 22,180 sq m over a basement of 4,956 sq m. The scheme also proposes 59 No. car-parking spaces (43 No. basement and 16 No. surface spaces); 656 No. cycle parking spaces; 5 No. motorcycle parking spaces; external student amenity spaces; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; plant; diversion of services and all associated works above and below ground.

The scheme also proposes 59 No. car-parking spaces (43 No. basement and 16 No. surface spaces); 656 No. cycle parking spaces; 5 No. motorcycle parking spaces; external student amenity spaces; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; plant; diversion of services and all associated works above and below ground.

The development proposals result in the provision of an additional 40 number apartment units (515 bedspaces) bringing the total number of apartment units to 151 (920 bedspaces) at the Cúirt na Coiribe site.

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Figure 4.2 – Proposed Site Layout

4.3 Site Access Vehicles

The Cúirt na Coiribe site will continue to be served by the existing two number vehicular access points as per the existing arrangements on site (Figure 4.3). As part of the development proposals, the existing corner radii at the junctions will be reduced, which will help to control the speed at which vehicles can enter/exit the subject site. In addition, uncontrolled pedestrian crossings in the form of dropped kerbs and tactile paving will be provided at the site access junctions.

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Figure 4.2 – Proposed Site Accesses

Pedestrians and Cyclists Permeability

The subject site will be highly accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from the adjacent Dun na Coiribe access road and the N6 Headford Road. Pedestrians will be given priority within the internal site layout to ensure desire lines within the site are accommodated providing a good level of service and ensures the risk of vehicle/pedestrian conflict with vehicles is minimised.

The existing Dun na Coiribe access road provides a pedestrian footway along the northern-western side of the route from the Headford Road past the Cúirt na Coiribe site to Dun na Coiribe. In addition, there is a pedestrian footpath also from the Headford Road which leads through the green space area to the east, with connecting footpaths leading to the N6 and Dun na Coiribe.

The proposed development achieves filtered permeability, primarily for walking and cycling at several locations along the at the south-eastern boundary of the site with the Dun na Coiribe access road.

Refer to Drawings PR354607-ACM-XX-XX-AZ-TR-07-001 and PR354607-ACM-XX-XX-AZ-TR-07-002 within Appendix A for full details of the pedestrian connectivity/permeability to/from the subject site.

Visibility Splay

In accordance with DMURS a sightline of 23m is required having regard to the design speed along the Dun na Coiribe (30km/h assumed), from each site access at a setback of 2.4m. These visibility splay requirements are achieved for each of the site accesses, as illustrated in AECOM drawing PR354607-ACM-00-XX-DR-CE-10- 0101.

An AutoTrack analysis has been carried out at the site access junctions to demonstrate their capability to cater for a 10.2m long refuse lorry. The results of the analysis show that the site access junctions can accommodate servicing vehicles accessing and exiting the site. This is shown in AECOM drawing no. PR354607-ACM-00-XX- DR-CE-10-0101.

Delivery Access

The subject development will only generate a very small level of ‘servicing’ activities, which include inbound deliveries to Scotty’s Restaurant and outward collections will constitute waste collections, general maintenance (indoor and outdoor), and general office servicing activities. These servicing activities will be encouraged to be undertaken outside of peak traffic periods.

In order to facilitate these servicing activities, the development proposals include the provision of a loading bay/set down area internally within the site. Refer to AECOM drawing no. PR354607-ACM-00-XX-DR-CE-10- 0001 for details of the delivery/set-down area.

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Furthermore, if required for infrequent maintenance activities, access can be granted on a ‘controlled’ basis to the central landscaped courtyard area. Nevertheless, this would only be in extreme circumstances and would not represent a normal or regular practice.

4.4 Parking Strategy Background

The following paragraphs presents the rationale behind the identification of the quantum of vehicle parking (including mobility impaired parking, motorcycle parking, service vehicle parking) and cycle parking that is being proposed as part of the subject site development proposals.

Galway City Council Development Plan 2017-2023

In the absence of the provision parking standards for land uses such as the Cúirt na Coiribe student development within the current Galway City Council Development Plan, we have made reference to parking standards for residential uses. The Development Plan states the following in relation to car parking standards outlined within section 11.3.2 (c):- ‘Generally, these standards should not be exceeded.’

With regard to the proposed development schedule of 151 apartment units, the associated GCC Maximum car parking requirements are outlined in Table 4.1 below.

Table 4.1. – GCC Development Plan Parking Requirements GCC Maximum Parking Parking Required (Maximum) Standard (Outer Suburbs) Land use Quantity of Standard Total MAXIMUM Units/GFA/No of Visitor Parking Standard Parking Visitor Parking Parking Provision Seats (b) 1 per Residential 151 no. dwelling if - 151 - 151 grouped Restaurant 1 space per 172 sqm - 12 - 12 (172sqm) 15sqm GFA Total 163 MAXIMUM

According to the GCC development plan, utilising the residential parking standards (none standards provided for student developments), based upon the subject development schedule , a maximum of 163 vehicle parking spaces should be provided.

Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments, Guidelines for Planning Authorities Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG)

The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has recently published (March 2018) new guidance ‘Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments’ (SUHDS). In relation to car parking, within ‘Central and/or Accessible Urban Locations’ the document states:

‘In larger scale and higher density developments, comprising wholly of apartments in more central locations that are well served by public transport, the default policy is for car parking provision to be minimised, substantially reduced or wholly eliminated in certain circumstances. The policies above would be particularly applicable in highly accessible areas such as in or adjoining city cores or at a confluence of public transport systems such as rail and bus stations located in close proximity.’

The DHPLG guidelines defines Central and/or Accessible Urban Locations as:

‘Such locations are generally suitable for small- to large-scale (will vary subject to location) and higher density development (will also vary), that may wholly comprise apartments, including: · Sites within walking distance (i.e. up to 15 minutes or 1,000- 1,500m), of principal city centres, or significant employment locations, that may include hospitals and third-level institutions; · Sites within reasonable walking distance (i.e. up to 10 minutes or 800- 1,000m) to/from high capacity urban public transport stops (such as DART or Luas); and · Sites within easy walking distance (i.e. up to 5 minutes or 400-500m) to/ from high frequency (i.e. min 10 minute peak hour frequency) urban bus services.’

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Accordingly the subject Cúirt na Coiribe site location, can be classified as an ‘Central and/or Accessible Urban Location’ as it is within 1200m walking distance of Galway City Centre. Furthermore the site is also ideally located to benefit from the emerging Galway Transport Strategy proposals for the provision of 5 core bus corridors, of which the proposed Blue route will, when operational, be easily accessible from the subject site. It is envisaged that all five bus routes will operate at a ‘15-minute frequency (or better) during the peak period

AECOM believe parking provision for the Cúirt na Coiribe development should be provided in accordance with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government SUHDS guidance as referred to above, and as such the quantum of vehicle parking provided on site should be ‘minimised, substantially reduced or wholly eliminated’.

Subject Development Provision

The subject development provision of a total of 59 car parking spaces on-site have been allocated as follows:-

· 43 number car parking spaces have been allocated to residents of the 151 number apartment units within the basement car park; · 11 number parking spaces have been allocated to the restaurant at surface level; · 3 number parking spaces have been provided for short duration parking at surface level; and · 2 number parking space has been provided to facilitate mobility impaired users. A loading/delivery/set down area has also been provided internally within the site adjacent to Scotty’s Restaurant to facilitate servicing requirements, pick-up/drop-off.

Parking Demand Analysis

The proposed vehicle parking provision of 43 on-site car parking spaces for the student apartment units corresponds to an overall provision of 0.28 parking bays per apartment unit. With the objective of establishing if this parking ratio (approximately 0.28/unit) would be appropriate to accommodate the likely demand generated for car parking at the subject Cúirt na Coiribe site, the following data sources have been reviewed with the objective of informing the identification of the proposed development parking strategy:- · Review of 2016 Census Data – Existing Modal Split trends; and · Review of 2016 Census Data – Car Ownership trends. The following paragraphs address these aforementioned data sources in turn, before a summary of the subject developments car parking strategy is summarised.

2016 CENSUS DATA -Area Based Analysis

The SAPMAP tool has been used to analyse the findings of the 2016 Census. The following 4 different geographical catchment areas (Figure 4.3) have been identified and examined as part of this desktop exercise:- · Area 1 – Small Area Ref. Sa2017_068010010 – Includes existing Cúirt na Coiribe development site & part of Dun na Coiribe. · Area 2 - Small Area Ref. Sa2017_068006013 – Corrib Village · Area 3 - Small Area Ref. Sa2017_068010011 – Gort na Coiribe · Area 4 - Small Area Ref. Sa2017_068010012 – Gort na Coiribe (rear) These areas have been selected as they display similar characteristics to the Cúirt na Coiribe development in terms of their location, accessibility characteristics, type of accommodation and type of resident (i.e. students).

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Area 4 – Gort na Area 2 – Corrib Area 1 – includes Coiribe (rear) Village existing Cúirt na Coiribe & part of Dun Area 3 – Gort na na Coiribe Coiribe

Figure 4.3 – Small Area Boundaries (source http://census.cso.ie/sapmap/)

2016 CENSUS DATA -Mode of Travel to School/College The initial analysis considered the mode of travel used by residents living in each of the above 4 catchment areas when traveling to school or college. The principal mode of travel used by residents in each catchment area is summarised in Figure 4.4 below for Walking, Cycling, Bus, Motor Cycle, Car Driver, and Car Passenger. The consolidated results reveal that the clear majority of those travelling to School/College from these primarily student residential areas do so on foot (89.3%), followed by cycling (6.8%). In comparison only 3.4% travel by private car (2.3% car driver & 1.1% car passenger). Only 0.6% travel by bus, however this is not surprising given the close proximity of these areas to NUIG.

Figure 4.4 – Mode of Travel to School/College

2016 CENSUS DATA -Motor Car Availability

The Census 2016 data has also been examined to establish car ownership levels per household for each of the four geographical catchment areas introduced above (refer to Figure 4.3). The findings have been summarised into two principal categories, namely households with ‘No motor car’ and those households with ‘one or more cars’. Figure 4.5 below presents the level of car availability associated with the residential households located within each of the above four catchment areas. The results reveal that the majority (57.4%) of households do not own a car, whilst 42.6% of households do.

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Figure 4.5 – Car Ownership Per Household

The SAPMAP tool reveals the level of car ownership within each of these four areas. A summary of the census results for each of these areas is detailed in Table 4.2 below. The data has enabled that an Equivalent Rate of Parking Space per Unit’ to be established for the subject site. The existing (2016) average ‘Equivalent Rate of Parking Space per Unit’ for all 4 areas and the corresponding 348 dwellings has been established as being:- · 0.50 car parking spaces per residential unit. Table 4.2 – Rate of Car Parking Small Area No of Residential No of Households Equivalent Rate of Parking Required % of Households with no car Ref Units with No Car (Space/unit) 1 106 54 50.9% 0.49

2 109 84 77.0% 0.23

3 79 22 27.8% 0.72

4 54 23 42.5% 0.57

Average Parking Rate 0.50

Vehicle Parking Summary

The subject Cúirt na Coiribe site benefits from excellent walking/cycling accessibility levels in addition to being conveniently located within 1,200m walking distance of Galway City Centre and 1,800m walking distance of NUIG, which equates to an approximate 15 to 20 minute walk, which is typically considered an acceptable walking time for commuting purposes as per the Institute of Highways and Transportation (IHT) guidelines ‘Journeys On Foot’.

The site benefits from good public transport accessibility being situated within only 290-350m walking distance of bus service 407 on Headford Road and; 900-1000m walking distance of bus service 402 and 405 on Bohermore. Furthermore, emerging proposals including bicycle and bus (Core Bus Routes) will all contribute to further enhancing the sites excellent sustainable accessibility levels.

The analysis detailed above reveals that currently (i) the use of the private car for journeys to school/college accounts for a mode share of only 3.4%; and (ii) car ownership is very low for residents within similar student accommodation developments in Galway, with demand for car parking within the 4 catchment areas analysed amounting to approximately 0.50 parking spaces per residential unit.

These existing sustainable trends are currently being generated within residential schemes that did not actively seek to minimise car parking provision and adopt car parking standards as a demand management initiative. Accordingly, the opportunity is now available through the application of low allocation or even zero parking schemes to further encourage sustainable travel patterns as the need to own a private car reduces for people/students residing within the city centre and close proximity to university/college campuses.

Galway City Councils development management standards contained within the Galway City Development Plan 2017-2023 seeks to control or even limit the quantum of car parking provided on-site by enforcing maximum parking standards for development. The Development Plan States these standards ‘should not be exceeded unless acceptable additional need can be demonstrated’.

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A more ambitious approach is detailed in Chapter 4 of Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines for Planning Authorities, as published by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) in March 2018. In areas such as the subject Cúirt na Coiribe site (i.e. Central and/or Accessible Urban Locations) the DHPLG guidance suggests that ‘the default policy is for car parking provision to be minimised, substantially reduced or wholly eliminated in certain circumstances’.

In the context of (i) the existing SAPMAP area characteristics for similar student residential areas (existing modal split and car ownership); and (ii) the guidance outlined within the departments Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines for Planning Authorities, AECOM believe the Parking Strategy outlined in Table 4.3 below for the subject Cúirt na Coiribe site is both sufficiently flexible to respond the local planning authorities specific requirements, and fully respects the principles of both the local (Galway City Council) and strategic (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government) policy framework and associated development management requirements in regard to the level of car parking being provided on-site as part of the emerging development proposals.

Table 4.3 – Car Parking Strategy Allocation Location Category Sub Total Total

Basement Residential 43 43

Restaurant 11 11

Surface Level Short duration 3 3

Visitor (mobility impaired parking) 2 2

Total 59 In conclusion, AECOM are of the view that the implementation of the above Car Parking Strategy with the provision of: · 43 number car parking spaces have been allocated to residents of the 151 number apartment units (0.28 spaces per residential unit); · 11 number parking spaces have been allocated to the restaurant at surface level; · 3 number parking spaces have been provided for short duration parking at surface level; and · 2 number parking space has been provided to facilitate mobility impaired users; is comparable to the existing student SAPMAP area characteristics is more than appropriate for consideration on the subject Cúirt na Coiribe site.

Mobility Impaired Parking

The appropriate level of mobility impaired parking provision for the proposed development has also been provided, at a rate of 10.1% (i.e. 6 spaces – 2 at surface level and 4 within the basement) of the total number of spaces.

Electric Vehicle Parking

The subject development proposals include the provision of 4 (7% of 59) electric vehicle charging spaces.

Motor Cycle Parking

The subject development proposals include the provision of 5 motor cycle parking spaces.

Cycle Parking Provision

The appropriate level of cycle parking provision for the proposed development has been provided in reference to both (i) the Galway City Council requirements, and (ii) the DHPLG guidelines. The GCC & DHPLG cycle parking standards are detailed in Table 4.4 below.

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Table 4.4. Cycle Parking Requirements – GCC & DHPLG Land Use GCC Cycle Parking Requirement DHPLG Requirement Description Long Stay Short Stay Long Stay Short Stay Minimum one cycle stand per 20 car spaces (each stand should accommodate 5 bicycles 1 visitor space per 2 Apartments i.e. 5 spaces per 20 car N/A 1 space per bedroom spaces) units plus an additional stand (5 bicycle spaces) per additional 50 car spaces Minimum one cycle stand per 20 car spaces (each stand should Restaurant N/A N/A N/A accommodate 5 bicycles i.e. 5 bicycle spaces per 20 car spaces)

Table 4.5. Cycle Parking Requirements & Development Provision Land Use Quantity of GCC Cycle Parking DHPLG Requirement Cúirt na Coiribe Description Units/ Requirement Development Provision Bedrooms/ Long Short Total Long Short Total Long Short Total GFA Stay Stay Stay Stay Stay Stay 59 no. vehicle Apartments spaces/151 25 N/A 15 868 76 944 571 80 651 units / 920 bedrooms Restaurant 172 5 N/A 5 N/A N/A N/A 5 - 5

In reference to Table 4.5 above, the proposals include the provision of a total of 80 short term and 576 long term bicycle parking spaces (656 in total) on-site within the subject Cúirt na Coiribe development. The GCC bicycle parking standards are considered to be ‘minimum’ standards, whereas the DHPLG requirements are considered to be the preferred level of provision in situations where on-site car parking has been substantially or completely removed as permitted in certain situations by the corresponding DHPLG car parking guidance.

The level of bicycle parking proposed on-site for the apartment units has been provided in the context that the development car parking proposals are below the GCC development plan standards (i.e. 59 spaces opposed to 163). AECOM consider this reduction to be consistent with the ‘substantial’ reduction that the DHPLG guidelines recommend and at which the high DHPLG bicycle parking requirements would be of greater relevance.

Accordingly, the design approach in regard to the specification of bicycle parking on-site, in the context of the Cúirt na Coiribe site accessibility characteristics (including the proposed car parking provision), is considered to appropriate and is above the GCC cycle parking standards and leans towards the ‘maximum' DHPLG requirements.

In reference to Table 4.5 above it can be established that the proposed on-site bicycle parking provision of 656 spaces (including Short and Long-term parking spaces) is approximately 2186% more than the 30 parking spaces required by the GCC development management standards.

The specific location of the proposed on-site bicycle parking facilities are graphically illustrated on the architects drawing submitted with the planning application.

It will be proposed within the Mobility Management Plan to monitor the usage of the cycle parking following the opening of the proposed development. Should demand meet the proposed level of cycle parking, additional cycle parking can be provided for the development. Cycle parking usage will also be monitored on an annual basis with additional cycle parking provided where necessary.

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5. Trip Generation and Distribution

5.1 Introduction The following paragraphs present the process by which the potential level of vehicle trips, associated with the Cúirt na Coiribe development have been generated and subsequently assigned across the local road network.

5.2 Traffic Surveys In order to establish the existing local road networks traffic characteristics and subsequently enable the identification of the potential impact of the proposed residential development, traffic surveys were commissioned in May 2019.

The aforementioned traffic surveys (weekday classified junction turning counts) were conducted by IDASO Innovative Data Solutions over two number survey periods from 07:00 to 09:00 and 15:00 to 19:00 on Tuesday 21st May 2019 at the following locations (Figure 5.1):-

A. Cúirt Na Coiribe/Dun Na Coiribe priority controlled junction; B. Cúirt Na Coiribe/Dun Na Coiribe priority controlled junction; and C. Dun Na Coiribe/Headford Road signal-controlled junction. In addition, a vehicle queue length survey was also undertaken over a 12 hour period (07:00 – 19:00) on the same date (21st May) at junction C (Dun Na Coiribe/Headford Road junction. In order to analyse and assess the predicted traffic generation from the Cúirt na Coiribe residential development upon the local road network, an area wide traffic model incorporating these junctions was created by AECOM. The traffic survey established that the local AM and PM peak hours occur between 08:00-09:00 and 15:15-16:15, respectively. The recorded 2019 peak hour traffic flows are presented in Figure 1 as included within Appendix C.

B

A C

Figure 5.1 – Traffic Survey Locations (Source: Google Maps)

AECOM 32 Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866 5.3 Trip Generation and Modal Split Existing Cúirt na Coiribe Development

Modal Split

The modal split (Figure 5.2) for the residential element of the existing Cúirt na Coiribe development has been assessed utilising the 2016 Census SAPMAP data (as explained within Section 4) for the 4 areas which display similar characteristics to the Cúirt na Coiribe development in terms of their location, accessibility characteristics, type of accommodation and type of resident (i.e. students). It is expected that, in time, the number of trips by sustainable modes of travel (walking/cycling/public transport) will increase as the surrounding infrastructure improves (refer to Section 2), with a corresponding reduction in the number of vehicle trips.

Figure 5.2 – Mode of Travel to School/College

Existing Cúirt na Coiribe Traffic Generation

As previously introduced, there are currently 405 number bed spaces within 111 number apartment units at the Cúirt na Coiribe site. At the time of the May 2019 traffic surveys, the Cúirt na Coiribe apartments were not fully occupied and as such the traffic surveys may not show the actual vehicle trip generation characteristics which would be expected when the development is fully occupied. Therefore in order to provide a robust appraisal AECOM have undertaken a trip generation exercise with the assumption that all residential units are fully occupied.

Due to the sites convenient location within close proximity to Galway City Centre and NUIG, and its good level of accessibility, AECOM have undertaken a First Principles exercise in order to determine the most realistic vehicle trip generation levels for the existing student residential development.

Because Cúirt na Coiribe is utilised as student accommodation during term time, and tourist accommodation during the summer periods, there are three distinct traffic generation scenarios associated with the residential element of the development:-

· Scenario 1 Student arrival/departure at the start/end of term; · Scenario 2 Typical weekday during term time; and · Scenario 3 Summer Tourist Lettings.

Scenario 1 Student arrival/departure at the start/end of term – Traffic Generation

Student Accommodation

Cúirt na Coiribe has recently changed ownership, therefore it is not possible to determine the management arrangements for student arrival/departures prior to now. Accordingly for the purposes of this application, the student arrival/departure traffic generation scenario can only be assessed for the future development scenario, as discussed later in this section.

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Service Vehicles

It is believed that service/refuse/delivery vehicles do not generate a material impact in terms of vehicle trip generation. However, in order to provide a robust assessment and to analyse a worst-case scenario, it has been assumed that Cúirt na Coiribe is serviced by a delivery vehicle in both the AM and PM peak hour periods thereby generating 2 two-way vehicle trips (1 arrival and 1 departure).

Table 5.1. Service Vehicle Traffic Generation Period Traffic Generation Arr. Dep. AM 1 1 PM 1 1

Scotty’s Restaurant

To estimate the level of vehicle trips that could be generated by Scotty’s Restaurant we have made reference to the TRICS database. TRICS provides trip rate information for a variety of different land uses and development types, which can be applied to the Scotty’s Restaurant. A summary of the adopted trip rates is provided in Table 5.2 below. The TRICS output data has been appended in Appendix B.

Table 5.2. Scotty’s Restaurant Peak Hour Trip Rates & Traffic Generation Restaurant Period Trip Rates (per 100sqm GFA) Traffic Generation Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. 172sqm GFA AM 0 0 0 0 PM 0.954 1.192 2 2

Based on the above trip rates (Table 5.1), peak hour traffic generation for Scotty’s Restaurant is calculated based on a GFA of 172sqm.

Scenario 2 Typical weekday during term time – Traffic Generation

Student Accommodation

In order to determine the typical weekday daily profile for the student residential development, we have made reference to the TRICS database. Table 5.3 below summarises the predicted daily profile of movements (all travel modes) as generated by the residential element of the development.

Based on the daily profile of people trip rates as provided by TRICS, and the modal split from the 2016 Census SAPMAP student residential areas within Galway, the daily profile of traffic generation for the residential element of the existing Cúirt na Coiribe development is calculated based on the provision of 405 number bedspaces.

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Table 5.3 – Existing Residential Daily Profile – All modes Total People Walking Cycling Bus Motorcycle Car Driver Car Passenger

Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures

06:00-07:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

07:00-08:00 1 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

08:00-09:00 7 83 7 75 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1

09:00-10:00 8 50 7 44 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

10:00-11:00 28 56 25 50 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1

11:00-12:00 21 43 18 39 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

12:00-13:00 34 32 30 29 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

13:00-14:00 43 33 39 30 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

14:00-15:00 53 37 48 33 4 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0

15:00-16:00 66 35 59 31 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0

16:00-17:00 80 38 71 34 5 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0

17:00-18:00 73 38 65 34 5 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0

18:00-19:00 67 43 60 38 5 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0

19:00-20:00 21 24 19 21 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

20:00-21:00 40 32 35 29 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

21:00-22:00 19 15 17 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

The traffic survey established that the local AM and PM peak hours occur between 08:00-09:00 and 15:15-16:15. Accordingly, the AM and PM peak hour traffic generation for the residential element of the development are shown in Table 5.4 below.

Table 5.4 – Existing Residential Peak Hour Traffic Generation – All modes Total People Walking Cycling Bus Motorcycle Car Driver Car Passenger

Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures

08:00-09:00 7 83 7 75 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1

15:15-16:15 70 36 62 32 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0

Service Vehicles

As per scenario 1, refer to Table 5.1.

Scotty’s Restaurant

As per scenario 1, refer to Table 5.2.

In conclusion the total vehicle trip generation for Scenario 2 for the existing site layout is indicated in Table 5.5 below.

Table 5.5 – Existing Cúirt na Coiribe Peak Hour Vehicle Traffic Generation – Scenario 2

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Land Use/Area Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Student 0 2 2 1 Accommodation Service Vehicles 1 1 1 1 Scotty’s Restaurant 0 0 2 2 Total 1 3 4 4

*Rounding errors may occur

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Scenario 3 Summer Tourist Lettings – Traffic Generation

Tourist Accommodation

To estimate the level of vehicle trips that could be generated by the Tourist Accommodation, we have made reference to the TRICS database. A summary of the adopted trip rates is provided in Table 5.6 below. The TRICS output data has been appended in Appendix B.

Table 5.6. Tourist Accommodation Peak Hour Trip Rates & Traffic Generation Tourist Period Trip Rates (per apartment unit) Traffic Generation Accommodation Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. 111 Apartment AM 0.023 0.059 3 7 Units PM 0.15575 0.122 17 14

Based on the above trip rates (Table 5.6), peak hour traffic generation for the Tourist accommodation is calculated based on 111 number apartment units.

Service Vehicles

As per scenario 1, refer to Table 5.1.

Scotty’s Restaurant

As per scenario 1, refer to Table 5.2.

In conclusion the total vehicle trip generation for Scenario 3 for the existing site layout is indicated in Table 5.7 below.

Table 5.7– Existing Cúirt na Coiribe Peak Hour Vehicle Traffic Generation – Scenario 3

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Land Use/Area Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Tourist 3 7 17 14 Accommodation Service Vehicles 1 1 1 1 Scotty’s Restaurant 0 0 2 2 Total 4 8 20 17

*Rounding errors may occur

Proposed Cúirt na Coiribe Development

The same traffic generation scenarios as per the existing Cúirt na Coiribe site will be assessed for the 2019 development proposals:-

· Scenario 1 Student arrival/departure at the start/end of term; · Scenario 2 Typical weekday during term time; and · Scenario 3 Summer Tourist Lettings. Scenario 1 Student arrival/departure at the start/end of term – Traffic Generation

Prior to moving in, students will be issued with Welcome Packs which will contain information about the site and the move-in arrangements. Students will be given a specific date and time which they must adhere to for the move-in process.

Move In Process

· The move-in process will take place over a period of 2 weeks (i.e. 920 students, approximately 50% per week). · The check-in process will run for 6 days per week (Monday - Saturday), and will be undertaken from 09:00- 18:00 per day. Students will be given a 30 minute time slot for check in (i.e. 16*30 minute check-in time slots per day).

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· In order to provide a robust appraisal, it is assumed that 80% of students will travel by car to move into the Cúirt na Coiribe development, they will arrive individually (i.e. one resident per car). (920*80% = 736, 368 students per week travelling by car). · Students will not be permitted to park within the basement car park unless they have applied for a parking permit, therefore in order to undertake a worst-case assessment it is assumed that of those arriving by car, they will depart again within the 30 minute period once they have unloaded their vehicle. Table 5.8 below provides a summary of the typical weekday vehicle generation arising from the check-in practices.

Table 5.8– Proposed Cúirt na Coiribe Student Check-in – Scenario 1 Typical Weekday Day Check-In Students Travelling by All Students Students Travelling By Car Time Sustainable Modes Arrival Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Departure 09:00-09:30 5 0 1 0 4 0 09:30-10:00 5 4 1 0 4 4 10:00-10:30 5 4 1 0 4 4 10:30-11:00 5 4 1 0 4 4 11:00-11:30 5 4 1 0 4 4 11:30-12:00 5 4 1 0 4 4 12:00-12:30 5 4 1 0 4 4 12:30-13:00 5 4 1 0 4 4 13:00-13:30 (Reception 0 4 0 0 0 4 Closed for Lunch) 13:30-14:00 (Reception 0 0 0 0 0 0 Closed for Lunch) 14:00-14:30 5 1 0 4 14:30-15:00 5 4 1 0 4 4 15:00-15:30 5 4 1 0 4 4 15:30-16:00 5 4 1 0 4 4 16:00-16:30 5 4 1 0 4 4 16:30-17:00 5 4 1 0 4 4 17:00-17:30 5 4 1 0 4 4 17:30-18:00 5 4 1 0 4 4 18:00-18:30 0 4 0 0 0 4 18:30-19:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 Accordingly, the AM and PM peak hour traffic generation for the proposed residential element of the development are shown in Table 5.9 below.

Table 5.9 – Proposed Cúirt na Coiribe Peak Hour Vehicle Traffic Generation – Scenario 1 AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Land Use/Area Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Student 0 0 8 8 Accommodation

Service Vehicles

As per existing scenario, refer to Table 5.1.

Scotty’s Restaurant

As per existing scenario, refer to Table 5.2.

In conclusion the total vehicle peak hour trip generation for Scenario 1 for the proposed site layout is indicated in Table 5.10 below.

Table 5.10 – Proposed Cúirt na Coiribe Peak Hour Vehicle Traffic Generation – Scenario 1 AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Land Use/Area Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Student 0 0 8 8 Accommodation Service Vehicles 1 1 1 1 Scotty’s Restaurant 0 0 2 2 Total 1 1 11 11

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Scenario 2 Typical weekday during term time – Traffic Generation

Student Accommodation

As per the existing scenario in order to determine the typical weekday daily profile for the student residential development, we have made reference to the TRICS database. Table 5.11 below summarises the predicted daily profile of movements (all travel modes) as generated by the residential element of the development.

Based on the daily profile of people trip rates as provided by TRICS, and the modal split from the 2016 Census SAPMAP student residential areas within Galway, the daily profile of traffic generation for the residential element of the existing Cúirt na Coiribe development is calculated based on the provision of 920 number bedspaces.

Table 5.11 – Proposed Residential Daily Profile – All modes Total People Walking Cycling Bus Motorcycle Car Driver Car Passenger

Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures

06:00-07:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

07:00-08:00 3 6 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

08:00-09:00 17 190 15 169 1 13 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 2

09:00-10:00 17 113 16 101 1 8 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 1

10:00-11:00 64 128 58 114 4 9 0 1 0 0 1 3 1 1

11:00-12:00 47 98 42 88 3 7 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 1

12:00-13:00 77 73 69 65 5 5 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 1

13:00-14:00 98 75 88 67 7 5 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 1

14:00-15:00 121 85 108 76 8 6 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 1

15:00-16:00 151 79 135 71 10 5 1 0 0 0 3 2 2 1

16:00-17:00 181 87 162 78 12 6 1 1 0 0 4 2 2 1

17:00-18:00 167 86 149 76 11 6 1 1 0 0 4 2 2 1

18:00-19:00 152 98 136 87 10 7 1 1 0 0 3 2 2 1

19:00-20:00 49 54 44 48 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

20:00-21:00 90 74 81 66 6 5 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 1

21:00-22:00 44 34 39 30 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

The traffic survey established that the local AM and PM peak hours occur between 08:00-09:00 and 15:15-16:15. Accordingly, the AM and PM peak hour traffic generation for the residential element of the development are shown in Table 5.12 below

Table 5.12 – Proposed Residential Peak Hour Traffic Generation – All modes Total People Walking Cycling Bus Motorcycle Car Driver Car Passenger

Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures

08:00-09:00 17 190 15 169 1 13 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 2

15:15-16:15 158 81 142 73 11 6 1 0 0 0 4 2 2 1

Service Vehicles

As per existing, refer to Table 5.1.

Scotty’s Restaurant

As per existing, refer to Table 5.2.

In conclusion the total vehicle trip generation for Scenario 2 for the proposed site layout is indicated in Table 5.13 below.

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Table 5.13 – Proposed Cúirt na Coiribe Peak Hour Vehicle Traffic Generation – Scenario 2

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Land Use/Area Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures

Student 0 4 4 2 Accommodation Service Vehicles 1 1 1 1 Scotty’s 0 0 2 2 Restaurant Total 1 5 6 5

*Rounding errors may occur

Scenario 3 Summer Tourist Lettings – Traffic Generation

Tourist Accommodation

To estimate the level of vehicle trips that could be generated by the Tourist Accommodation, we have made reference to the TRICS database. A summary of the adopted trip rates is provided in Table 5.14 below. The TRICS output data has been appended in Appendix B.

Table 5.14. Proposed Cúirt na Coiribe Tourist Accommodation Peak Hour Trip Rates & Traffic Generation Tourist Trip Rates (per apartment unit) Traffic Generation Period Accommodation Arr. Dep. Arr. Dep. 151 Apartment AM 0.023 0.059 4 9 Units PM 0.15575 0.122 24 19

Based on the above trip rates (Table 5.14), peak hour traffic generation for the Tourist accommodation is calculated based on 151 number apartment units.

Service Vehicles

As per existing, refer to Table 5.1.

Scotty’s Restaurant

As per existing, refer to Table 5.2.

In conclusion the total vehicle trip generation for Scenario 3 for the proposed site layout is indicated in Table 5.15 below.

Table 5.15– Proposed Cúirt na Coiribe Peak Hour Vehicle Traffic Generation – Scenario 3

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Land Use/Area Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures

Tourist 4 9 24 19 Accommodation Service Vehicles 1 1 1 1 Scotty’s 0 0 2 2 Restaurant Total 5 10 27 22

Table 5.16 below indicates the increase in vehicle traffic flows as a result of the increased size of development at the Cúirt na Coiribe site, for each of the different assessment scenarios. It can be seen that scenario 3, which considers the student accommodation being utilised during the summer period for Tourist accommodation generates the highest level of vehicular traffic.

It can be seen that the during scenario 3, the development proposals will result an additional 3 two-way vehicle movements during the AM peak hour period and 11 two-way vehicle movements during the PM peak hour period.

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Table 5.16 – Comparison of Existing Site Layout Versus Proposed for each scenario

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Scenario Arrivals Departures Arrivals Departures Existing Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Development Proposed 1 1 1 11 11 Development Uplift/Difference - - - - Existing 1 3 4 4 Development Proposed 2 1 5 6 5 Development Uplift/Difference 0 2 2 1 Existing 4 8 20 17 Development Proposed 3 5 10 27 22 Development Uplift/Difference 1 2 6 5

*Rounding errors may occur

Committed Development

AECOM have reviewed the Galway City Council online planning files and have determined there are no significant local committed developments within the area of influence of the subject site that would generate a notable impact upon the local road network serving the subject site within the adopted 2036 design year.

5.4 Trip Distribution & Assignment The distribution of subject development traffic as proposed by AECOM is based upon the following:-

· Scenario 1 Student arrival/departure at the start/end of term – vehicles travelling to/from Cúirt na Coiribe will utilise the N6 Headford Road (north); · Scenario 2 Typical weekday during term time – vehicles travelling to/from Cúirt na Coiribe will utilise the N6 Headford Road (south); and · Scenario 3 Summer Tourist Lettings – 50% of vehicles travelling to/from Cúirt na Coiribe will utilise the N6 Headford Road (north), the remaining 50% will utilise N6 Headford Road (south).

5.5 Traffic Growth The TTA adopts an Opening Design Year of 2021. In accordance with TII Guidance, Future Design years (+5 and +15 years) of 2026 and 2036 will therefore be adopted.

The TII Project Appraisal Guidelines (PAG) will be utilised to determine the traffic growth forecast rates. The traffic growth forecast rates within the PAG ensures local and regional variations and demographic patterns are accounted for.

Table 5.3.2 within the PAG provides Annual National Traffic Growth Factors for the different regions within Ireland. The subject site lies within ‘Region 6 West’ with the growth factors as outlined within Table 5.17 below.

Table 5.17 National Traffic Growth Forecasts: Annual Growth Factors (extract from Table 5.3.2 PAG) Central Growth Rates Metropolitan 2016-2030 2030-2040 2040-2050 Area LV HV LV HV LV HV Galway 1.0169 1.0217 1.0097 1.0182 1.0095 1.022

Applying the annual factors (Central Growth Rates) as outlined in Table 5.17 above for the adopted Opening Year of 2021 and Future Horizon Years of 2026 (+5 years) and 2036 (+15 years), the following growth rates have been adopted to establish corresponding 2021, 2026 and 2036 baseline network flows: -

· 2019 to 2021 – 1.034 (or 3.41%);

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· 2019 to 2026 – 1.125 (or 12.45%); and · 2019 to 2039 – 1.262 (or 26.21%). The ‘baseline’ Do-Nothing traffic movements for the period 2021, 2026 and 2036 are presented in Appendix C.

5.6 Assessment Scope Assessment Scenarios

Two different traffic situations have been assessed, namely (A) the ‘Base’ (Do- Nothing) traffic characteristics and (B) the ‘Post Development’ (Do-Something) traffic characteristics for each of the three traffic generation/land use scenarios: · Scenario 1 Student arrival/departure at the start/end of term; · Scenario 2 Typical weekday during term time; and · Scenario 3 Summer Tourist Lettings. The ‘Base’ traffic scenario takes into account the existing Cúirt na Coiribe Student Accommodation Complex in addition to the existing flows travelling across the network. The proposed development traffic flows are then added to the network’s ‘Base’ traffic flows to establish the new ‘Post Development’ traffic flows.

In summary the following scenarios are considered:-

Do Nothing:

· A1a – 2021 Base Flows – Scenario 1; · A1b – 2021 Base Flows – Scenario 2; · A1c – 2021 Base Flows – Scenario 3; · A2a – 2026 Base Flows – Scenario 1; · A2b – 2026 Base Flows – Scenario 2; · A2c – 2026 Base Flows – Scenario 3; · A3a – 2036 Base Flows – Scenario 1; · A3b – 2036 Base Flows – Scenario 2; · A3c – 2036 Base Flows – Scenario 3 Do Something:

· B1a - 2021 Do Nothing (A1) + Proposed Development Flows – Scenario 1; · B1b - 2021 Do Nothing (A1) + Proposed Development Flows – Scenario 2; · B1c - 2021 Do Nothing (A1) + Proposed Development Flows – Scenario 3; · B2a - 2026 Do Nothing (A2) + Proposed Development Flows – Scenario 1; · B2b - 2026 Do Nothing (A2) + Proposed Development Flows – Scenario 2; · B2c - 2026 Do Nothing (A2) + Proposed Development Flows – Scenario 3; · B3a - 2036 Do Nothing (A3) + Proposed Development Flows – Scenario 1. · B3b - 2036 Do Nothing (A3) + Proposed Development Flows – Scenario 2. · B3c - 2036 Do Nothing (A3) + Proposed Development Flows – Scenario 3.

5.7 Network Impact The Institution of Highways and Transportation document ‘Guidelines for Traffic Impact Assessments’ states that the impact of a proposed development upon the local road network is considered material when the level of traffic it generates surpasses 10% and 5% on normal and congested networks respectively. When such levels of impact are generated a more detailed assessment should be undertaken to ascertain the specific impact upon the networks operational performance. These same thresholds are reproduced in the TII ‘Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines’.

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Figure 5.3 below details the amount of two-way vehicle trips to/from the proposed development site that will travel through the key offsite junction in the 2036 design year as result of the proposed development.

The resulting percentage increase in traffic flows as a result of the traffic generated by the proposed development is established as being well below the 10% threshold (5% for congested networks) for each of the assessment scenarios

It can be seen that the proposed development would result in the following predicted impacts during the 2036 Future Year (Opening Year +15): -

· Scenario 1 Student arrival/departure at the start/end of term: At the Dun na Coiribe/N6 Headford Road junction, an increase of 0.06% (2 New Vehicle Trips) in the AM peak period, and 0.57% (23 New Vehicle Trips) in the PM peak period; · Scenario 2 Typical weekday during term time: At the Dun na Coiribe/N6 Headford Road junction, an increase of 0.08% (3 New Vehicle Trips) in the AM peak period, and 0.08% (3 New Vehicle Trips) in the PM peak period; and · Scenario 3 Summer Tourist Lettings: At the Dun na Coiribe/N6 Headford Road junction, an increase of 0.11% (4 New Vehicle Trips) in the AM peak period, and 0.32% (12 New Vehicle Trips) in the PM peak period.

Scenario 1 *Existing Do Nothing Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Unknown – refer to Section 5.3 AM Peak Hour AM Peak Hour AM Peak Hour · 3 New Vehicle Trips · 4 New Vehicle Trips · 2 New Vehicle Trips · 3336 Existing Vehicle Trips · 3343 Existing Vehicle Trips · 3332 Existing Vehicle Trips · 0.08% Increase · 0.11% Increase · 0.06% Increase PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour · 3 New Vehicle Trips · 12 New Vehicle Trips · 23 New Vehicle Trips · 3804 Existing Vehicle Trips · 3833 Existing Vehicle Trips · 3796 Existing Vehicle Trips · 0.08% Increase · 0.32% Increase · 0.57% Increase

Figure 5.3 – Increase in Vehicle Trips Generated at Key Local Junction – 2036 (Source: Google Maps)

5.8 Mitigation Strategy A package of integrated mitigation measures has been identified to off-set the additional local demand that the proposed development could potentially generate as a result of the forecast increase in vehicle movements by residents/visitors of the scheme. The strategy includes specific measures for both the construction and operational stages of the proposed development.

Construction Stage

The Construction Management Plan and the associated Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP), in addition to the subject applications’ accompanying Construction and Waste Demolition Management Plan’ will incorporate a range of integrated control measures and associated management initiatives, with the objective of mitigating the impact of the proposed developments on-site construction activities.

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The CTMP will be prepared prior to the commencement of construction work on site. This plan will be prepared in consultation with GCC and will be submitted for approval in order to agree on traffic management and monitoring measures some of which are outlined below:

· During the pre-construction phase, the site will be securely fenced off from adjacent properties, public footpaths and roads. · The surrounding road network will be signed to define the access and egress routes for the development. · The traffic generated by the construction phase of the development will be strictly controlled in order to minimise the impact of this traffic on the surrounding road network. · All road works will be adequately signposted and enclosed to ensure the safety of all road users and construction personnel; · A detailed noise and dust mitigation strategy will be adopted to ensure residential amenity during the respective works. · A programme of street cleaning (at site frontage and along Dun na Coiribe) will be implemented. Operational Stage

With the objective of mitigating the potential impact of the proposed development as predicted in the Network Impact section above (Figure 5.3) during its operational stage, the following initiatives and associated timescale for their implementation have been identified and subsequently form an integral part of the subject development proposals.

· Mobility Management – A Mobility Management (MMP) is to be rolled out with the aim of guiding the delivery and management of coordinated initiatives by the scheme promotor. The MMP ultimately seeks to encourage sustainable travel practices for all journeys to and from the proposed development site. The emerging MMP will specifically consider the opportunities of shaping all journeys and promoting sustainable transport habits at the subject site. · Facilities – The provision of a total 656 bicycle parking spaces, 576 within the basement car park and 80 at surface level within the site. · Infrastructure – As part of the development proposals, the existing corner radii at the site access junctions will be reduced, which will help to control the speed at which vehicles can enter/exit the subject site. In addition, uncontrolled pedestrian crossings in the form of dropped kerbs and tactile paving will be provided at the site access junctions.

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6. Network Analysis

6.1 Introduction The resulting percentage increase in traffic flows as a result of the traffic generated by the proposed development is established as being well below the 10% threshold (5% for congested networks) at the Dun na Coiribe/Headford Road junction (Figure 5.3).

In order to determine if the site access junctions on Dun na Coiribe will cater for the predicted level of increased traffic generation during the worst case traffic scenario i.e. scenario 3 during tourist summer lettings refer to Table 5.16), a traffic simulation model of the basement car park site access junction was analysed for the schemes 2021 opening year and subsequent 2026 and 2036 future design years. The basement car par site access was selected for analysis as it will be subject to a slightly higher level of traffic flows than the Scotty’s car park site access.

The operational assessment of the car park site access junction has been undertaken using the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) computer package Junctions 9 for priority controlled junctions. When considering priority-controlled junctions, a Ratio of Flow to Capacity (RFC) of greater than 85% (0.85) would indicate a junction to be approaching capacity, as operation above this RFC value is poor and deteriorates quickly.

A 90-minute AM and PM period has been simulated, from 07:45 to 09:15 and 15:00 to 16:30. Traffic flows were entered using an Origin-Destination table for the peak hours.

6.2 Basement Car Park/Dun na Coiribe Site Access Junction – Scenario 3 The results of the operational assessment of this three-arm priority controlled junction during the weekday morning and evening peaks are summarised in Tables 6.1 to 6.3 below. The arms were labelled as follows within the PICADY model: Arm A: Dun na Coiribe (South) Arm B: Site Access Arm C: Dun na Coiribe (North) 2021 Opening Year

During the 2021 “Do Something” AM peak hour, with the inclusion of the increased development traffic, the junction simulation model (Table 6.1) results indicate the maximum ratio of demand to capacity (RFC) of 0.02 (2%), with no corresponding queue, will occur on the Site Access arm of the junction.

For the 2021 “Do Something” PM peak hour, with the inclusion of the increased subject development traffic, the junction simulation model (Table 6.1) results indicate the maximum ratio of demand to capacity (RFC) of 0.05 (5%), with a corresponding queue of 0.1 pcus, will occur on the Dun na Coiribe (north) arm of the junction. The full output data is included in Appendix D.

Table 6.1 PICADY Results: 2021 Opening Year – Do Something Periods AM PM Do Something Do Something Traffic Stream RFC Queue RFC Queue B-AC 0.02 0.0 0.03 0.0 C-AB 0.01 0.0 0.05 0.1

2026 Future Year

During the 2026 “Do Something” AM peak hour, with the inclusion of the increased subject development traffic, the junction simulation model (Table 6.2) results indicate the maximum ratio of demand to capacity (RFC) of 0.02 (2%), with no corresponding queue, will occur on the Site Access arm of the junction.

For the 2026 “Do Something” PM peak hour, with the inclusion of the increased subject development traffic, the junction simulation model (Table 6.2) results indicate the maximum ratio of demand to capacity (RFC) of 0.05 (5%), with a corresponding queue of 0.1 pcus, will occur on the Dun na Coiribe (north) arm of the junction. The full output data is included in Appendix D.

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Table 6.2 PICADY Results: 2026 Future Year – Do Something Periods AM PM Do Something Do Something Traffic Stream RFC Queue RFC Queue B-AC 0.02 0.0 0.03 0.0 C-AB 0.01 0.0 0.05 0.1

2036 Future Year

During the 2036 “Do Something” AM peak hour, with the inclusion of the subject development traffic, the junction simulation model (Table 6.3) results indicate the maximum ratio of demand to capacity (RFC) of 0.02 (2%), with no corresponding queue, will occur on the Site Access arm of the junction.

For the 2036 “Do Something” PM peak hour, with the inclusion of the subject development traffic, the junction simulation model (Table 6.3) results indicate the maximum ratio of demand to capacity (RFC) of 0.05 (5%), with a corresponding queue of 0.1 pcus, will occur on the Dun na Coiribe (north) arm of the junction. The full output data is included in Appendix D.

Table 6.3 PICADY Results: 2036 Future Year – Do Something Periods AM PM Do Something Do Something Traffic Stream RFC Queue RFC Queue B-AC 0.02 0.0 0.03 0.0 C-AB 0.01 0.0 0.05 0.1

6.3 Junction Analysis Summary The junction analysis of the basement car park access junction operating as a 3-arm priority-controlled arrangement reveals that this junction will operate with significant reserve capacity in the 2021 Opening Year, 2026 and 2036 Future Design years for Do Something scenarios (including increased subject development).

6.4 Construction Traffic It is anticipated that the generation of HGV traffic during this same construction period will be evenly spread throughout the day and as such will not impact significantly during the peak traffic periods. An appropriate routing strategy for HGVs can also be implemented for the duration of site works if found necessary. Furthermore, during the various phases of construction, sufficient parking will be sought to be provided on site to accommodate the aforementioned construction generated vehicle movements, thereby ensuring that there is not an overspill of parked vehicles onto the surrounding local road network.

AECOM 45 Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866 7. Summary & Conclusion

7.1 Overview This Traffic and Transport Assessment has been undertaken to quantify the potential influence of the proposed development Cúirt na Coiribe, upon the operational performance of the local area road network. Our methodology incorporated a number of key inter-related stages, including:-

· Site Audit; · Planning File Review; · Policy Review; · Traffic Surveys; · Trip Generation, Distribution and Assignment; · Network Impact; and · Network Assessment.

7.2 Conclusion The principal findings that can be drawn from this TTA are as follows: · The subject site is ideally positioned within the urban environment to maximise access to/from the site utilising sustainable forms of travel including walking, cycling and public transport. · The site is ideally situated to benefit from a comprehensive range of transport connections which result in the site benefiting from excellent accessibility levels for all modes of travel. Furthermore, the range and proximity of a number of existing (and emerging) public transport interchanges further enhances the sustainability characteristics of the site. These include bus interchanges located within only 290-350m walking distance on the Headford Road, and a Bikes hire station also located on the Headford Road within 450m walking distance. In addition Eyre Square is located approximately 1.3km from the site where access to the wider Regional and Intercity Bus Service network is available. · The subject site is ideally located to benefit from the enhanced accessibility levels delivered by the emerging Galway Transport Strategy (2016) Cycle Network proposals that include new/upgraded cycle facilities on Headford Road (amongst others outlined in Section 2), which will accessible within 250m of the subject site. · The subject site is ideally located to benefit from the enhanced accessibility levels delivered by the emerging Galway Transport Strategy bus network improvements which include the provision of 5 core bus routes, one of which, ‘Blue’, will be accessible to the subject site on Headford Road. It is envisaged that all five bus routes will operate at a ‘15-minute frequency (or better) during the peak period, with the red and green routes likely to operate at a 10-minute frequency or better initially based on existing demand.’ · The GCC local road proposals for the upgrading of the Kirwan Roundabout, as located to the northeast of the subject site on the Headford Road, will be when complete beneficial to residents of Cúirt na Coiribe as it will ‘facilitate improvements to the functioning of the Kirwan Junction and provide for better opportunities for pedestrian and cycle movements and public transport.’ · The proposed development achieves filtered permeability, primarily for walking and cycling at several locations along the at the south-eastern boundary of the site with the Dun na Coiribe access road. · The trip generation, assignment and network assessment exercise has demonstrated that the subject development proposals will generate minimal impacts across the local road network. · The resulting percentage increase in traffic flows as a result of the traffic generated by the proposed development is established as below the 10% threshold (5% for congested networks) at the adjacent local key junction of Dun na Coiribe/Headford Road. · It can be seen (Figure 5.3) that the proposed development would result in the following predicted impacts during the 2036 Future Year (Opening Year +15): -

─ Scenario 1 Student arrival/departure at the start/end of term: At the Dun na Coiribe/N6 Headford Road junction, an increase of 0.06% (2 New Vehicle Trips) in the AM peak period, and 0.57% (23 New Vehicle Trips) in the PM peak period;

AECOM 46 Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866

─ Scenario 2 Typical weekday during term time: At the Dun na Coiribe/N6 Headford Road junction, an increase of 0.08% (3 New Vehicle Trips) in the AM peak period, and 0.08% (3 New Vehicle Trips) in the PM peak period; and

─ Scenario 3 Summer Tourist Lettings: At the Dun na Coiribe/N6 Headford Road junction, an increase of 0.11% (4 New Vehicle Trips) in the AM peak period, and 0.32% (12 New Vehicle Trips) in the PM peak period. · The junction analysis of the Basement Car Park Site Access junction, which has been undertaken using a worst case assessment, (i.e. when Cúirt na Coiribe is being utilised for tourist accommodation), reveals that this junction will operate with significant reserve capacity in the 2021 Opening Year, 2026 and 2036 Future Design years. · The subject development proposals comply fully with the Galway City Council and the DHPLG cycle and vehicle parking standards and requirements. · A mitigation strategy has been identified which includes a package of measures/initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of the development on the surrounding local road network. In conclusion, it is considered that the impact on the surrounding road network, as a result of the proposed development at Cúirt na Coiribe will be minimal. This is based on the anticipated levels of traffic generated by the development proposals, the existing and future road infrastructure and the information and analysis summarised in the above report. It is concluded that there are no traffic or transportation related reasons that should prevent the granting of planning permission for the proposed development.

AECOM 47 Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866

Appendix A Drawings

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Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866

Appendix B TRICS Database Outputs

AECOM 49 TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 1 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

Calculation Reference: AUDIT-204602-190625-0621 TRIP RATE CALCULATION SELECTION PARAMETERS:

Land Use : 03 - RESIDENTIAL Category : G - STUDENT ACCOMMODATION MULTI-MODAL TOTAL PEOPLE

Selected regions and areas: 03 SOUTH WEST DV DEVON 2 days 06 WEST MIDLANDS WK WARWICKSHIRE 1 days 13 MUNSTER LI LIMERICK 1 days 17 ULSTER (NORTHERN IRELAND) DE DERRY 1 days

This section displays the number of survey days per TRICS® sub-region in the selected set

Secondary Filtering selection:

This data displays the chosen trip rate parameter and its selected range. Only sites that fall within the parameter range are included in the trip rate calculation.

Parameter: Number of residents Actual Range: 72 to 265 (units: ) Range Selected by User: 15 to 654 (units: )

Parking Spaces Range: All Surveys Included

Public Transport Provision: Selection by: Include all surveys

Date Range: 01/01/11 to 28/11/13

This data displays the range of survey dates selected. Only surveys that were conducted within this date range are included in the trip rate calculation.

Selected survey days: Tuesday 1 days Wednesday 2 days Thursday 2 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys by day of the week.

Selected survey types: Manual count 5 days Directional ATC Count 0 days

This data displays the number of manual classified surveys and the number of unclassified ATC surveys, the total adding up to the overall number of surveys in the selected set. Manual surveys are undertaken using staff, whilst ATC surveys are undertaking using machines.

Selected Locations: Edge of Town Centre 2 Suburban Area (PPS6 Out of Centre) 1 Edge of Town 2

This data displays the number of surveys per main location category within the selected set. The main location categories consist of Free Standing, Edge of Town, Suburban Area, Neighbourhood Centre, Edge of Town Centre, Town Centre and Not Known.

Selected Location Sub Categories: Residential Zone 2 Built-Up Zone 1 No Sub Category 2

This data displays the number of surveys per location sub-category within the selected set. The location sub-categories consist of Commercial Zone, Industrial Zone, Development Zone, Residential Zone, Retail Zone, Built-Up Zone, Village, Out of Town, High Street and No Sub Category. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 2 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

Secondary Filtering selection:

Use Class: C 3 5 days

This data displays the number of surveys per Use Class classification within the selected set. The Use Classes Order 2005 has been used for this purpose, which can be found within the Library module of TRICS®.

Population within 1 mile: 1,001 to 5,000 1 days 10,001 to 15,000 2 days 15,001 to 20,000 1 days 25,001 to 50,000 1 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys within stated 1-mile radii of population.

Population within 5 miles: 25,001 to 50,000 1 days 75,001 to 100,000 2 days 100,001 to 125,000 1 days 250,001 to 500,000 1 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys within stated 5-mile radii of population.

Car ownership within 5 miles: 0.6 to 1.0 2 days 1.1 to 1.5 3 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys within stated ranges of average cars owned per residential dwelling, within a radius of 5-miles of selected survey sites.

Travel Plan: Yes 1 days No 4 days

This data displays the number of surveys within the selected set that were undertaken at sites with Travel Plans in place, and the number of surveys that were undertaken at sites without Travel Plans.

PTAL Rating: No PTAL Present 5 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys with PTAL Ratings. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 3 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

LIST OF SITES relevant to selection parameters

1 DE-03-G-01 HALLS OF RESIDENCE DERRY STRAND ROAD LONDONDERRY

Suburban Area (PPS6 Out of Centre) No Sub Category Total Number of residents: 7 2 Survey date: WEDNESDAY 17/10/12 Survey Type: MANUAL 2 DV-03-G-02 STUDENT FLATS DEVON COWLEY BRIDGE ROAD EXETER

Edge of Town No Sub Category Total Number of residents: 1 1 0 Survey date: WEDNESDAY 05/10/11 Survey Type: MANUAL 3 DV-03-G-04 STUDENT ACCOMMODATION DEVON BONHAY ROAD EXETER

Edge of Town Centre Residential Zone Total Number of residents: 2 4 1 Survey date: THURSDAY 28/11/13 Survey Type: MANUAL 4 LI-03-G-01 STUDENT FLATS LIMERICK SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD LIMERICK

Edge of Town Residential Zone Total Number of residents: 2 6 5 Survey date: TUESDAY 05/11/13 Survey Type: MANUAL 5 WK-03-G-02 STUDENT FLATS WARWICKSHIRE RAGLAN STREET COVENTRY

Edge of Town Centre Built-Up Zone Total Number of residents: 1 9 7 Survey date: THURSDAY 17/10/13 Survey Type: MANUAL

This section provides a list of all survey sites and days in the selected set. For each individual survey site, it displays a unique site reference code and site address, the selected trip rate calculation parameter and its value, the day of the week and date of each survey, and whether the survey was a manual classified count or an ATC count. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 4 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

TRIP RATE for Land Use 03 - RESIDENTIAL/G - STUDENT ACCOMMODATION MULTI-MODAL TOTAL PEOPLE Calculation factor: 1 RESIDE BOLD print indicates peak (busiest) period

ARRIVALS DEPARTURES TOTALS No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip Time Range Days RESIDE Rate Days RESIDE Rate Days RESIDE Rate 00:00 - 01:00 01:00 - 02:00 02:00 - 03:00 03:00 - 04:00 04:00 - 05:00 05:00 - 06:00 06:00 - 07:00 1 241 0.000 1 241 0.000 1 241 0.000 07:00 - 08:00 5 177 0.003 5 177 0.007 5 177 0.010 08:00 - 09:00 5 177 0.018 5 177 0.206 5 177 0.224 09:00 - 10:00 5 177 0.019 5 177 0.123 5 177 0.142 10:00 - 11:00 5 177 0.070 5 177 0.139 5 177 0.209 11:00 - 12:00 5 177 0.051 5 177 0.107 5 177 0.158 12:00 - 13:00 5 177 0.084 5 177 0.079 5 177 0.163 13:00 - 14:00 5 177 0.107 5 177 0.082 5 177 0.189 14:00 - 15:00 5 177 0.132 5 177 0.092 5 177 0.224 15:00 - 16:00 5 177 0.164 5 177 0.086 5 177 0.250 16:00 - 17:00 5 177 0.197 5 177 0.095 5 177 0.292 17:00 - 18:00 5 177 0.181 5 177 0.093 5 177 0.274 18:00 - 19:00 5 177 0.165 5 177 0.106 5 177 0.271 19:00 - 20:00 2 219 0.053 2 219 0.059 2 219 0.112 20:00 - 21:00 2 219 0.098 2 219 0.080 2 219 0.178 21:00 - 22:00 2 219 0.048 2 219 0.037 2 219 0.085 22:00 - 23:00 23:00 - 24:00 Total Rates: 1.390 1.391 2.781

This section displays the trip rate results based on the selected set of surveys and the selected count type (shown just above the table). It is split by three main columns, representing arrivals trips, departures trips, and total trips (arrivals plus departures). Within each of these main columns are three sub-columns. These display the number of survey days where count data is included (per time period), the average value of the selected trip rate calculation parameter (per time period), and the trip rate result (per time period). Total trip rates (the sum of the column) are also displayed at the foot of the table.

To obtain a trip rate, the average (mean) trip rate parameter value (TRP) is first calculated for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. The average (mean) number of arrivals, departures or totals (whichever applies) is also calculated (COUNT) for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. Then, the average count is divided by the average trip rate parameter value, and multiplied by the stated calculation factor (shown just above the table and abbreviated here as FACT). So, the method is: COUNT/TRP*FACT. Trip rates are then rounded to 3 decimal places. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 1 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

Calculation Reference: AUDIT-204602-190625-0654 TRIP RATE CALCULATION SELECTION PARAMETERS:

Land Use : 06 - HOTEL, FOOD & DRINK Category : B - RESTAURANTS VEHICLES

Selected regions and areas: 05 EAST MIDLANDS LN LINCOLNSHIRE 1 days 06 WEST MIDLANDS ST STAFFORDSHIRE 1 days WM WEST MIDLANDS 1 days 07 YORKSHIRE & NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE WY WEST YORKSHIRE 1 days 08 NORTH WEST CH CHESHIRE 1 days 14 LEINSTER LU LOUTH 2 days 17 ULSTER (NORTHERN IRELAND) AN ANTRIM 2 days

This section displays the number of survey days per TRICS® sub-region in the selected set

Secondary Filtering selection:

This data displays the chosen trip rate parameter and its selected range. Only sites that fall within the parameter range are included in the trip rate calculation.

Parameter: Gross floor area Actual Range: 259 to 2200 (units: sqm) Range Selected by User: 75 to 2400 (units: sqm)

Parking Spaces Range: All Surveys Included

Public Transport Provision: Selection by: Include all surveys

Date Range: 01/01/11 to 12/07/18

This data displays the range of survey dates selected. Only surveys that were conducted within this date range are included in the trip rate calculation.

Selected survey days: Monday 1 days Tuesday 2 days Wednesday 1 days Thursday 2 days Friday 3 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys by day of the week.

Selected survey types: Manual count 9 days Directional ATC Count 0 days

This data displays the number of manual classified surveys and the number of unclassified ATC surveys, the total adding up to the overall number of surveys in the selected set. Manual surveys are undertaken using staff, whilst ATC surveys are undertaking using machines.

Selected Locations: Edge of Town Centre 4 Suburban Area (PPS6 Out of Centre) 1 Edge of Town 3 Free Standing (PPS6 Out of Town) 1

This data displays the number of surveys per main location category within the selected set. The main location categories consist of Free Standing, Edge of Town, Suburban Area, Neighbourhood Centre, Edge of Town Centre, Town Centre and Not Known.

Selected Location Sub Categories: Development Zone 1 Retail Zone 2 Built-Up Zone 3 Out of Town 1 High Street 1 No Sub Category 1

This data displays the number of surveys per location sub-category within the selected set. The location sub-categories consist of Commercial Zone, Industrial Zone, Development Zone, Residential Zone, Retail Zone, Built-Up Zone, Village, Out of Town, High Street and No Sub Category. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 2 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

Secondary Filtering selection:

Use Class: A 3 9 days

This data displays the number of surveys per Use Class classification within the selected set. The Use Classes Order 2005 has been used for this purpose, which can be found within the Library module of TRICS®.

Population within 1 mile: 1,000 or Less 1 days 1,001 to 5,000 2 days 5,001 to 10,000 1 days 10,001 to 15,000 1 days 20,001 to 25,000 1 days 25,001 to 50,000 2 days 50,001 to 100,000 1 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys within stated 1-mile radii of population.

Population within 5 miles: 5,001 to 25,000 1 days 25,001 to 50,000 2 days 75,001 to 100,000 1 days 100,001 to 125,000 1 days 125,001 to 250,000 1 days 250,001 to 500,000 2 days 500,001 or More 1 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys within stated 5-mile radii of population.

Car ownership within 5 miles: 0.5 or Less 1 days 0.6 to 1.0 3 days 1.1 to 1.5 5 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys within stated ranges of average cars owned per residential dwelling, within a radius of 5-miles of selected survey sites.

Travel Plan: No 9 days

This data displays the number of surveys within the selected set that were undertaken at sites with Travel Plans in place, and the number of surveys that were undertaken at sites without Travel Plans.

PTAL Rating: No PTAL Present 9 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys with PTAL Ratings. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 3 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

LIST OF SITES relevant to selection parameters

1 AN-06-B-02 FRANKIE & BENNY'S ANTRIM HILSBOROUGH ROAD LISBURN

Edge of Town Retail Zone Total Gross floor area: 2 7 5 sqm Survey date: FRIDAY 19/06/15 Survey Type: MANUAL 2 AN-06-B-03 MODERN CUISINE ANTRIM LISBURN ROAD BELFAST

Suburban Area (PPS6 Out of Centre) High Street Total Gross floor area: 3 2 0 sqm Survey date: FRIDAY 25/09/15 Survey Type: MANUAL 3 CH-06-B-01 BBQ RESTAURANT CHESHIRE SOUTERS LANE CHESTER

Edge of Town Centre Built-Up Zone Total Gross floor area: 5 0 0 sqm Survey date: TUESDAY 11/11/14 Survey Type: MANUAL 4 LN-06-B-01 PREZZO LINCOLNSHIRE BRAYFORD WHARF NORTH LINCOLN BRAYFORD WHARF Edge of Town Centre Development Zone Total Gross floor area: 1 1 3 6 sqm Survey date: TUESDAY 10/10/17 Survey Type: MANUAL 5 LU-06-B-01 RESTAURANT LOUTH CARLINGFORD ROAD R173 NEAR DUNDALK

Free Standing (PPS6 Out of Town) Out of Town Total Gross floor area: 8 6 5 sqm Survey date: WEDNESDAY 25/09/13 Survey Type: MANUAL 6 LU-06-B-02 RESTAURANT LOUTH DONORE ROAD DROGHEDA LAGAVOOREN Edge of Town No Sub Category Total Gross floor area: 2 2 0 0 sqm Survey date: FRIDAY 19/06/15 Survey Type: MANUAL 7 ST-06-B-01 RESTAURANT STAFFORDSHIRE STONE ROAD STOKE-ON-TRENT TRENTHAM Edge of Town Retail Zone Total Gross floor area: 2 5 9 sqm Survey date: THURSDAY 24/10/13 Survey Type: MANUAL 8 WM-06-B-05 AKBARS WEST MIDLANDS THE BUTTS COVENTRY

Edge of Town Centre Built-Up Zone Total Gross floor area: 6 0 0 sqm Survey date: THURSDAY 17/11/16 Survey Type: MANUAL 9 WY-06-B-01 CHINESE RESTAURANT WEST YORKSHIRE BINGLEY STREET LEEDS

Edge of Town Centre Built-Up Zone Total Gross floor area: 9 5 0 sqm Survey date: MONDAY 19/10/15 Survey Type: MANUAL

This section provides a list of all survey sites and days in the selected set. For each individual survey site, it displays a unique site reference code and site address, the selected trip rate calculation parameter and its value, the day of the week and date of each survey, and whether the survey was a manual classified count or an ATC count. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 4 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

TRIP RATE for Land Use 06 - HOTEL, FOOD & DRINK/B - RESTAURANTS VEHICLES Calculation factor: 100 sqm BOLD print indicates peak (busiest) period

ARRIVALS DEPARTURES TOTALS No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip Time Range Days GFA Rate Days GFA Rate Days GFA Rate 00:00 - 01:00 1 950 0.211 1 950 0.211 1 950 0.422 01:00 - 02:00 02:00 - 03:00 03:00 - 04:00 04:00 - 05:00 05:00 - 06:00 06:00 - 07:00 07:00 - 08:00 1 865 0.000 1 865 0.000 1 865 0.000 08:00 - 09:00 1 865 0.000 1 865 0.000 1 865 0.000 09:00 - 10:00 1 865 0.809 1 865 0.000 1 865 0.809 10:00 - 11:00 5 820 1.073 5 820 0.561 5 820 1.634 11:00 - 12:00 8 813 1.230 8 813 0.846 8 813 2.076 12:00 - 13:00 8 813 2.490 8 813 1.291 8 813 3.781 13:00 - 14:00 8 813 2.183 8 813 2.121 8 813 4.304 14:00 - 15:00 8 813 1.307 8 813 2.029 8 813 3.336 15:00 - 16:00 8 813 0.846 8 813 1.322 8 813 2.168 16:00 - 17:00 9 789 1.140 9 789 0.844 9 789 1.984 17:00 - 18:00 9 789 1.844 9 789 0.887 9 789 2.731 18:00 - 19:00 9 789 2.604 9 789 2.041 9 789 4.645 19:00 - 20:00 9 789 2.449 9 789 2.224 9 789 4.673 20:00 - 21:00 9 789 1.309 9 789 2.350 9 789 3.659 21:00 - 22:00 9 789 0.887 9 789 1.436 9 789 2.323 22:00 - 23:00 8 780 0.705 8 780 1.490 8 780 2.195 23:00 - 24:00 8 780 0.304 8 780 0.946 8 780 1.250 Total Rates: 2 1.391 2 0.599 4 1.990

This section displays the trip rate results based on the selected set of surveys and the selected count type (shown just above the table). It is split by three main columns, representing arrivals trips, departures trips, and total trips (arrivals plus departures). Within each of these main columns are three sub-columns. These display the number of survey days where count data is included (per time period), the average value of the selected trip rate calculation parameter (per time period), and the trip rate result (per time period). Total trip rates (the sum of the column) are also displayed at the foot of the table.

To obtain a trip rate, the average (mean) trip rate parameter value (TRP) is first calculated for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. The average (mean) number of arrivals, departures or totals (whichever applies) is also calculated (COUNT) for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. Then, the average count is divided by the average trip rate parameter value, and multiplied by the stated calculation factor (shown just above the table and abbreviated here as FACT). So, the method is: COUNT/TRP*FACT. Trip rates are then rounded to 3 decimal places. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 5 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

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Parameter summary

Trip rate parameter range selected: 259 - 2200 (units: sqm) Survey date date range: 01/01/11 - 12/07/18 Number of weekdays (Monday-Friday): 9 Number of Saturdays: 0 Number of Sundays: 0 Surveys automatically removed from selection: 0 Surveys manually removed from selection: 0

This section displays a quick summary of some of the data filtering selections made by the TRICS® user. The trip rate calculation parameter range of all selected surveys is displayed first, followed by the range of minimum and maximum survey dates selected by the user. Then, the total number of selected weekdays and weekend days in the selected set of surveys are show. Finally, the number of survey days that have been manually removed from the selected set outside of the standard filtering procedure are displayed. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 1 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

Calculation Reference: AUDIT-204602-190625-0644 TRIP RATE CALCULATION SELECTION PARAMETERS:

Land Use : 03 - RESIDENTIAL Category : J - HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES

Selected regions and areas: 05 EAST MIDLANDS DS DERBYSHIRE 1 days 13 MUNSTER LI LIMERICK 1 days

This section displays the number of survey days per TRICS® sub-region in the selected set

Secondary Filtering selection:

This data displays the chosen trip rate parameter and its selected range. Only sites that fall within the parameter range are included in the trip rate calculation.

Parameter: Number of units Actual Range: 70 to 152 (units: ) Range Selected by User: 31 to 9700 (units: )

Parking Spaces Range: All Surveys Included

Public Transport Provision: Selection by: Include all surveys

Date Range: 01/01/11 to 28/07/18

This data displays the range of survey dates selected. Only surveys that were conducted within this date range are included in the trip rate calculation.

Selected survey days: Monday 1 days Friday 1 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys by day of the week.

Selected survey types: Manual count 2 days Directional ATC Count 0 days

This data displays the number of manual classified surveys and the number of unclassified ATC surveys, the total adding up to the overall number of surveys in the selected set. Manual surveys are undertaken using staff, whilst ATC surveys are undertaking using machines.

Selected Locations: Suburban Area (PPS6 Out of Centre) 1 Free Standing (PPS6 Out of Town) 1

This data displays the number of surveys per main location category within the selected set. The main location categories consist of Free Standing, Edge of Town, Suburban Area, Neighbourhood Centre, Edge of Town Centre, Town Centre and Not Known.

Selected Location Sub Categories: Residential Zone 1 Village 1

This data displays the number of surveys per location sub-category within the selected set. The location sub-categories consist of Commercial Zone, Industrial Zone, Development Zone, Residential Zone, Retail Zone, Built-Up Zone, Village, Out of Town, High Street and No Sub Category.

Secondary Filtering selection:

Use Class: Not Known 1 days

This data displays the number of surveys per Use Class classification within the selected set. The Use Classes Order 2005 has been used for this purpose, which can be found within the Library module of TRICS®. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 2 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

Secondary Filtering selection (Cont.):

Population within 1 mile: 1,000 or Less 1 days 25,001 to 50,000 1 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys within stated 1-mile radii of population.

Population within 5 miles: 75,001 to 100,000 1 days 125,001 to 250,000 1 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys within stated 5-mile radii of population.

Car ownership within 5 miles: 1.1 to 1.5 1 days 1.6 to 2.0 1 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys within stated ranges of average cars owned per residential dwelling, within a radius of 5-miles of selected survey sites.

Travel Plan: No 2 days

This data displays the number of surveys within the selected set that were undertaken at sites with Travel Plans in place, and the number of surveys that were undertaken at sites without Travel Plans.

PTAL Rating: No PTAL Present 2 days

This data displays the number of selected surveys with PTAL Ratings. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 3 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

LIST OF SITES relevant to selection parameters

1 DS-03-J-01 CARAVAN PARK DERBYSHIRE MAIN ROAD THULSTON ELVASTON Free Standing (PPS6 Out of Town) Village Total Number of units: 1 5 2 Survey date: FRIDAY 29/07/11 Survey Type: MANUAL 2 LI-03-J-01 HOLIDAY VILLAGE LIMERICK GALTREE AVENUE LIMERICK

Suburban Area (PPS6 Out of Centre) Residential Zone Total Number of units: 7 0 Survey date: MONDAY 18/07/11 Survey Type: MANUAL

This section provides a list of all survey sites and days in the selected set. For each individual survey site, it displays a unique site reference code and site address, the selected trip rate calculation parameter and its value, the day of the week and date of each survey, and whether the survey was a manual classified count or an ATC count. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 4 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

TRIP RATE for Land Use 03 - RESIDENTIAL/J - HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES Calculation factor: 1 UNITS BOLD print indicates peak (busiest) period

ARRIVALS DEPARTURES TOTALS No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip Time Range Days UNITS Rate Days UNITS Rate Days UNITS Rate 00:00 - 01:00 01:00 - 02:00 02:00 - 03:00 03:00 - 04:00 04:00 - 05:00 05:00 - 06:00 06:00 - 07:00 07:00 - 08:00 2 111 0.027 2 111 0.054 2 111 0.081 08:00 - 09:00 2 111 0.023 2 111 0.059 2 111 0.082 09:00 - 10:00 2 111 0.063 2 111 0.045 2 111 0.108 10:00 - 11:00 2 111 0.081 2 111 0.135 2 111 0.216 11:00 - 12:00 2 111 0.104 2 111 0.081 2 111 0.185 12:00 - 13:00 2 111 0.113 2 111 0.090 2 111 0.203 13:00 - 14:00 2 111 0.162 2 111 0.036 2 111 0.198 14:00 - 15:00 2 111 0.149 2 111 0.099 2 111 0.248 15:00 - 16:00 2 111 0.140 2 111 0.113 2 111 0.253 16:00 - 17:00 2 111 0.203 2 111 0.149 2 111 0.352 17:00 - 18:00 2 111 0.198 2 111 0.095 2 111 0.293 18:00 - 19:00 2 111 0.135 2 111 0.131 2 111 0.266 19:00 - 20:00 2 111 0.117 2 111 0.108 2 111 0.225 20:00 - 21:00 2 111 0.126 2 111 0.068 2 111 0.194 21:00 - 22:00 2 111 0.072 2 111 0.045 2 111 0.117 22:00 - 23:00 23:00 - 24:00 Total Rates: 1.713 1.308 3.021

This section displays the trip rate results based on the selected set of surveys and the selected count type (shown just above the table). It is split by three main columns, representing arrivals trips, departures trips, and total trips (arrivals plus departures). Within each of these main columns are three sub-columns. These display the number of survey days where count data is included (per time period), the average value of the selected trip rate calculation parameter (per time period), and the trip rate result (per time period). Total trip rates (the sum of the column) are also displayed at the foot of the table.

To obtain a trip rate, the average (mean) trip rate parameter value (TRP) is first calculated for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. The average (mean) number of arrivals, departures or totals (whichever applies) is also calculated (COUNT) for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. Then, the average count is divided by the average trip rate parameter value, and multiplied by the stated calculation factor (shown just above the table and abbreviated here as FACT). So, the method is: COUNT/TRP*FACT. Trip rates are then rounded to 3 decimal places. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 5 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

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Parameter summary

Trip rate parameter range selected: 70 - 152 (units: ) Survey date date range: 01/01/11 - 28/07/18 Number of weekdays (Monday-Friday): 2 Number of Saturdays: 0 Number of Sundays: 0 Surveys automatically removed from selection: 0 Surveys manually removed from selection: 0

This section displays a quick summary of some of the data filtering selections made by the TRICS® user. The trip rate calculation parameter range of all selected surveys is displayed first, followed by the range of minimum and maximum survey dates selected by the user. Then, the total number of selected weekdays and weekend days in the selected set of surveys are show. Finally, the number of survey days that have been manually removed from the selected set outside of the standard filtering procedure are displayed. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 6 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

TRIP RATE for Land Use 03 - RESIDENTIAL/J - HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION TAXIS Calculation factor: 1 UNITS BOLD print indicates peak (busiest) period

ARRIVALS DEPARTURES TOTALS No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip Time Range Days UNITS Rate Days UNITS Rate Days UNITS Rate 00:00 - 01:00 01:00 - 02:00 02:00 - 03:00 03:00 - 04:00 04:00 - 05:00 05:00 - 06:00 06:00 - 07:00 07:00 - 08:00 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.010 08:00 - 09:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 09:00 - 10:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 10:00 - 11:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 11:00 - 12:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 12:00 - 13:00 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.010 13:00 - 14:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 14:00 - 15:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 15:00 - 16:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 16:00 - 17:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 17:00 - 18:00 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.005 18:00 - 19:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.005 19:00 - 20:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 20:00 - 21:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 21:00 - 22:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 22:00 - 23:00 23:00 - 24:00 Total Rates: 0.015 0.015 0.030

This section displays the trip rate results based on the selected set of surveys and the selected count type (shown just above the table). It is split by three main columns, representing arrivals trips, departures trips, and total trips (arrivals plus departures). Within each of these main columns are three sub-columns. These display the number of survey days where count data is included (per time period), the average value of the selected trip rate calculation parameter (per time period), and the trip rate result (per time period). Total trip rates (the sum of the column) are also displayed at the foot of the table.

To obtain a trip rate, the average (mean) trip rate parameter value (TRP) is first calculated for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. The average (mean) number of arrivals, departures or totals (whichever applies) is also calculated (COUNT) for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. Then, the average count is divided by the average trip rate parameter value, and multiplied by the stated calculation factor (shown just above the table and abbreviated here as FACT). So, the method is: COUNT/TRP*FACT. Trip rates are then rounded to 3 decimal places. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 7 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

TRIP RATE for Land Use 03 - RESIDENTIAL/J - HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION OGVS Calculation factor: 1 UNITS BOLD print indicates peak (busiest) period

ARRIVALS DEPARTURES TOTALS No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip Time Range Days UNITS Rate Days UNITS Rate Days UNITS Rate 00:00 - 01:00 01:00 - 02:00 02:00 - 03:00 03:00 - 04:00 04:00 - 05:00 05:00 - 06:00 06:00 - 07:00 07:00 - 08:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 08:00 - 09:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 09:00 - 10:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 10:00 - 11:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 11:00 - 12:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 12:00 - 13:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 13:00 - 14:00 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.005 14:00 - 15:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.005 15:00 - 16:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 16:00 - 17:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 17:00 - 18:00 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.010 18:00 - 19:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 19:00 - 20:00 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.005 20:00 - 21:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 21:00 - 22:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 22:00 - 23:00 23:00 - 24:00 Total Rates: 0.015 0.010 0.025

This section displays the trip rate results based on the selected set of surveys and the selected count type (shown just above the table). It is split by three main columns, representing arrivals trips, departures trips, and total trips (arrivals plus departures). Within each of these main columns are three sub-columns. These display the number of survey days where count data is included (per time period), the average value of the selected trip rate calculation parameter (per time period), and the trip rate result (per time period). Total trip rates (the sum of the column) are also displayed at the foot of the table.

To obtain a trip rate, the average (mean) trip rate parameter value (TRP) is first calculated for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. The average (mean) number of arrivals, departures or totals (whichever applies) is also calculated (COUNT) for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. Then, the average count is divided by the average trip rate parameter value, and multiplied by the stated calculation factor (shown just above the table and abbreviated here as FACT). So, the method is: COUNT/TRP*FACT. Trip rates are then rounded to 3 decimal places. TRICS 7.6.1 290419 B19.08 Database right of TRICS Consortium Limited, 2019. All rights reserved Tuesday 25/06/19 Page 8 AECOM Clarence Street West Belfast Licence No: 204602

TRIP RATE for Land Use 03 - RESIDENTIAL/J - HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION CYCLISTS Calculation factor: 1 UNITS BOLD print indicates peak (busiest) period

ARRIVALS DEPARTURES TOTALS No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip No. Ave. Trip Time Range Days UNITS Rate Days UNITS Rate Days UNITS Rate 00:00 - 01:00 01:00 - 02:00 02:00 - 03:00 03:00 - 04:00 04:00 - 05:00 05:00 - 06:00 06:00 - 07:00 07:00 - 08:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 08:00 - 09:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 09:00 - 10:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 10:00 - 11:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 11:00 - 12:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 12:00 - 13:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 13:00 - 14:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 14:00 - 15:00 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.009 2 111 0.014 15:00 - 16:00 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.005 16:00 - 17:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.005 17:00 - 18:00 2 111 0.009 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.009 18:00 - 19:00 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.014 2 111 0.019 19:00 - 20:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 20:00 - 21:00 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.005 2 111 0.010 21:00 - 22:00 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 2 111 0.000 22:00 - 23:00 23:00 - 24:00 Total Rates: 0.029 0.033 0.062

This section displays the trip rate results based on the selected set of surveys and the selected count type (shown just above the table). It is split by three main columns, representing arrivals trips, departures trips, and total trips (arrivals plus departures). Within each of these main columns are three sub-columns. These display the number of survey days where count data is included (per time period), the average value of the selected trip rate calculation parameter (per time period), and the trip rate result (per time period). Total trip rates (the sum of the column) are also displayed at the foot of the table.

To obtain a trip rate, the average (mean) trip rate parameter value (TRP) is first calculated for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. The average (mean) number of arrivals, departures or totals (whichever applies) is also calculated (COUNT) for all selected survey days that have count data available for the stated time period. Then, the average count is divided by the average trip rate parameter value, and multiplied by the stated calculation factor (shown just above the table and abbreviated here as FACT). So, the method is: COUNT/TRP*FACT. Trip rates are then rounded to 3 decimal places. Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866

Appendix C Network Flow Diagrams

AECOM 50 Figure 1: Survey 2019 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 23 61 18 1308 0 D 0 0 18 1183 0 24 25

5 15 14 1297 0 1 6 B 29 1517 0 38 69 C

B Headford Rd 3 31 4 4 2 19 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 62 0 31 C

B 1 30 1 1 2 17 A 1 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 64 0 32 C Figure 2: Restaurant % Distribution AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 49.1% 71.4% 38.9% D 56.7% 50.9% 28.6%

43.3% B 61.1% C

B Headford Rd 100.0% 100.0% A

Basement Car Park

100.0% 100.0% C

B 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% A

Scotty's Restaurant

C Figure 3: Scenario 1 % Distribution - Student arrival/departure at the start/end of term AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% D 100.0%

B

C

B Headford Rd 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% A

Basement Car Park

C

B

A

Scotty's Restaurant

C Figure 4: Scenario 2 % Distribution - Typical weekday during term time AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A

D 100.0% 100.0%

100.0% B 100.0% C

B Headford Rd 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% A

Basement Car Park

C

B

A

Scotty's Restaurant

C Figure 5: Scenario 3 % Distribution - Summer Holiday Lettings AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% D 50.0% 50.0% 50.0%

50.0% B 50.0% C

B Headford Rd 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% A

Basement Car Park

C

B

A

Scotty's Restaurant

C Figure 6: Base 2019 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 19 57 15 1308 0 D 0 0 15 1183 0 24 24

5 15 13 1297 0 1 6 B 28 1517 0 38 69 C

B Headford Rd 0 30 0 0 0 17 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 61 0 30 C

B 0 30 0 0 0 17 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 64 0 32 C Figure 7: Base 2019 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

GF= 1.034

A 19 59 15 1353 0 D 0 0 16 1223 0 24 25

5 16 14 1341 0 1 6 B 29 1568 0 40 72 C

B Headford Rd 0 31 0 0 0 17 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 63 0 31 C

B 0 31 0 0 0 17 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 66 0 33 C Figure 8: Base 2026 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

GF= 1.124

A 21 64 16 1471 0 D 0 0 17 1330 0 27 27

6 17 15 1458 0 1 7 B 32 1705 0 43 78 C

B Headford Rd 0 33 0 0 0 19 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 69 0 33 C

B 0 33 0 0 0 19 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 72 0 36 C Figure 9: Base 2036 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

GF= 1.265

A 24 72 18 1655 0 D 0 0 19 1497 0 30 31

7 19 17 1640 0 1 8 B 36 1919 0 48 88 C

B Headford Rd 0 38 0 0 0 21 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 78 0 38 C

B 0 38 0 0 0 21 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 81 0 40 C Figure 10: Existing Scenario 2 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour

Arr Dep Arr Dep

Student Accommodation 0 2 2 1 Service Vehicles 1 1 1 1 Scotty’s Restaurant 0 0 2 2 Total 1 3 4 4

A 1 0 1 D 0 0 0 3 3

1 0 0 B 4 C

B Headford Rd 3 2 2 3 1 0 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 0 0 2 C

B 2 2 0 0 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 0 0 0 C Figure 11: Existing Scenario 3 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour

Arr Dep Arr Dep

Holiday Accommodation 3 7 17 14 Service Vehicles 1 1 1 1 Scotty’s Restaurant 0 0 2 2 Total 4 8 20 17

A 8 4 10 D 0 0 2 8 4

2 0 0 B 10 C

B Headford Rd 18 2 15 8 4 0 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 0 0 2 C

B 2 2 0 0 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 0 0 0 C Figure 12: Proposed Scenario 1 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour

Arr Dep Arr Dep

Student Accommodation 0 0 8 8 Service Vehicles 1 1 1 1 Scotty’s Restaurant 0 0 2 2 Total 1 1 11 11

A 10 1 10 D 0 0 1 1 0

0 0 0 B 1 C

B Headford Rd 9 2 9 1 1 0 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 0 0 2 C

B 2 2 0 0 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 0 0 0 C Figure 13: Proposed Scenario 2 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour

Arr Dep Arr Dep

Student Accommodation 0 4 4 2 Service Vehicles 1 1 1 1 Scotty’s Restaurant 0 0 2 2 Total 1 5 6 5

A 1 0 1 D 0 0 0 4 5

1 0 0 B 6 C

B Headford Rd 5 2 3 5 1 0 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 0 0 2 C

B 2 2 0 0 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 0 0 0 C Figure 14: Proposed Scenario 3 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour

Arr Dep Arr Dep

Student Accommodation 4 9 24 19 Service Vehicles 1 1 1 1 Scotty’s Restaurant 0 0 2 2 Total 5 10 27 22

A 11 5 13 D 0 0 2 11 5

2 0 0 B 14 C

B Headford Rd 25 2 20 10 5 0 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 0 0 2 C

B 2 2 0 0 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 0 0 0 C Figure 15: 2021 Do Nothing Scenario 2 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 20 59 16 1353 0 D 0 0 16 1223 0 27 28

5 16 15 1341 0 1 6 B 33 1568 0 40 72 C

B Headford Rd 3 32 2 3 1 17 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 63 0 33 C

B 2 31 2 0 0 17 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 66 0 33 C Figure 16: 2026 Do Nothing Scenario 2 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 22 64 17 1471 0 D 0 0 17 1330 0 30 30

6 17 16 1458 0 1 7 B 35 1705 0 43 78 C

B Headford Rd 3 35 2 3 1 19 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 69 0 35 C

B 2 33 2 0 0 19 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 72 0 36 C Figure 17: 2036 Do Nothing Scenario 2 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 25 72 19 1655 0 D 0 0 19 1497 0 33 34

7 19 18 1640 0 1 8 B 39 1919 0 48 88 C

B Headford Rd 3 39 2 3 1 21 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 78 0 40 C

B 2 38 2 0 0 21 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 81 0 40 C Figure 18: 2021 Do Nothing Scenario 3 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 28 62 25 1353 0 D 0 0 17 1223 0 33 29

5 16 15 1341 0 1 6 B 39 1568 0 40 72 C

B Headford Rd 18 32 15 8 4 17 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 63 0 33 C

B 2 31 2 0 0 17 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 66 0 33 C Figure 19: 2026 Do Nothing Scenario 3 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 29 68 26 1471 0 D 0 0 19 1330 0 35 31

6 17 17 1458 0 1 7 B 42 1705 0 43 78 C

B Headford Rd 18 35 15 8 4 19 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 69 0 35 C

B 2 33 2 0 0 19 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 72 0 36 C Figure 20: 2036 Do Nothing Scenario 3 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 32 75 28 1655 0 D 0 0 21 1497 0 38 35

7 19 18 1640 0 1 8 B 46 1919 0 48 88 C

B Headford Rd 18 39 15 8 4 21 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 78 0 40 C

B 2 38 2 0 0 21 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 81 0 40 C Figure 21: 2021 Do Something Scenario 1 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 29 60 25 1353 0 D 0 0 17 1223 0 26 25

5 16 14 1341 0 1 6 B 30 1568 0 40 72 C

B Headford Rd 9 32 9 1 1 17 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 63 0 33 C

B 2 31 2 0 0 17 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 66 0 33 C Figure 22: 2026 Do Something Scenario 1 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 31 65 26 1471 0 D 0 0 18 1330 0 28 27

6 17 15 1458 0 1 7 B 33 1705 0 43 78 C

B Headford Rd 9 35 9 1 1 19 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 69 0 35 C

B 2 33 2 0 0 19 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 72 0 36 C Figure 23: 2036 Do Something Scenario 1 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 34 73 28 1655 0 D 0 0 20 1497 0 31 31

7 19 17 1640 0 1 8 B 37 1919 0 48 88 C

B Headford Rd 9 39 9 1 1 21 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 78 0 40 C

B 2 38 2 0 0 21 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 81 0 40 C Figure 24: 2021 Do Something Scenario 2 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 20 59 16 1353 0 D 0 0 16 1223 0 28 31

5 16 15 1341 0 1 6 B 35 1568 0 40 72 C

B Headford Rd 5 32 3 5 1 17 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 63 0 33 C

B 2 31 2 0 0 17 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 66 0 33 C Figure 25: 2026 Do Something Scenario 2 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 22 64 17 1471 0 D 0 0 17 1330 0 31 33

6 17 16 1458 0 1 7 B 37 1705 0 43 78 C

B Headford Rd 5 35 3 5 1 19 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 69 0 35 C

B 2 33 2 0 0 19 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 72 0 36 C Figure 26: 2036 Do Something Scenario 2 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 25 72 19 1655 0 D 0 0 19 1497 0 34 36

7 19 18 1640 0 1 8 B 41 1919 0 48 88 C

B Headford Rd 5 39 3 5 1 21 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 78 0 40 C

B 2 38 2 0 0 21 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 81 0 40 C Figure 27: 2021 Do Something Scenario 3 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 30 64 28 1353 0 D 0 0 18 1223 0 36 30

5 16 16 1341 0 1 6 B 43 1568 0 40 72 C

B Headford Rd 25 32 20 10 5 17 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 63 0 33 C

B 2 31 2 0 0 17 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 66 0 33 C Figure 28: 2026 Do Something Scenario 3 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 32 69 30 1471 0 D 0 0 19 1330 0 38 32

6 17 17 1458 0 1 7 B 45 1705 0 43 78 C

B Headford Rd 25 35 20 10 5 19 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 69 0 35 C

B 2 33 2 0 0 19 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 72 0 36 C Figure 29: 2036 Do Something Scenario 3 AM Peak Hour 08:00-09:00 PM Peak Hour 15:15-16:15

A 35 77 32 1655 0 D 0 0 21 1497 0 41 36

7 19 19 1640 0 1 8 B 49 1919 0 48 88 C

B Headford Rd 25 39 20 10 5 21 A 0 0

Basement Car Park

0 78 0 40 C

B 2 38 2 0 0 21 A 0 0

Scotty's Restaurant

0 81 0 40 C Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866

Appendix D PICADY Output Files

AECOM 51 Junctions 9 PICADY 9 - Priority Intersection Module Version: 9.0.1.4646 [] © Copyright TRL Limited, 2019 For sales and distribution information, program advice and maintenance, contact TRL: Tel: +44 (0)1344 770758 email: [email protected] Web: http://www.trlsoftware.co.uk The users of this computer program for the solution of an engineering problem are in no way relieved of their responsibility for the correctness of the solution

Filename: Cuirt Na Coiribe Model Basement Access Only.j9 Path: \\eu.aecomnet.com\EMIA\UKI\IEDBL2\Jobs\PR- 354607_Cuirt_na_Coribe_student_accom\400_Technical\404_CE\01_Traffic\Junctions 9 Report generation date: 02/12/2019 20:39:35

»Baseline W/O Proposed (2021), AM »Baseline W/O Proposed (2021), PM »Baseline W/O Proposed (2026), AM »Baseline W/O Proposed (2026), PM »Baseline W/O Proposed (2036), AM »Baseline W/O Proposed (2036), PM »Baseline With Proposed (2021), AM »Baseline With Proposed (2021), PM »Baseline With Proposed (2026), AM »Baseline With Proposed (2026), PM »Baseline With Proposed (2036), AM »Baseline With Proposed (2036), PM

Summary of junction performance

AM PM Queue (PCU) RFC LOS Queue (PCU) RFC LOS Baseline W/O Proposed (2021) Stream B-AC 0.0 0.00 A 0.0 0.00 A Stream C-AB 0.0 0.00 A 0.0 0.01 A Baseline W/O Proposed (2026) Stream B-AC 0.0 0.00 A 0.0 0.00 A Stream C-AB 0.0 0.00 A 0.0 0.01 A Baseline W/O Proposed (2036) Stream B-AC 0.0 0.00 A 0.0 0.00 A Stream C-AB 0.0 0.00 A 0.0 0.01 A Baseline With Proposed (2021) Stream B-AC 0.0 0.02 A 0.0 0.03 A Stream C-AB 0.0 0.01 A 0.1 0.05 A Baseline With Proposed (2026) Stream B-AC 0.0 0.02 A 0.0 0.03 A Stream C-AB 0.0 0.01 A 0.1 0.05 A Baseline With Proposed (2036) Stream B-AC 0.0 0.02 A 0.0 0.03 A Stream C-AB 0.0 0.01 A 0.1 0.05 A

There are warnings associated with one or more model runs - see the 'Data Errors and Warnings' tables for each Analysis or Demand Set.

Values shown are the highest values encountered over all time segments. Delay is the maximum value of average delay per arriving vehicle.

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Title (untitled) Location Site number Date 05/06/2019 Version Status (new file) Identifier Client Jobnumber Enumerator EU\Zac.Cave Description

Units Distance Speed Traffic units Traffic units Flow Average delay Total delay Rate of delay units units input results units units units units m kph PCU PCU perHour s -Min perMin

Analysis Options Vehicle Calculate Queue Calculate detailed Calculate residual RFC Average Delay Queue length (m) Percentiles queueing delay capacity Threshold threshold (s) threshold (PCU) 5.75 0.85 36.00 20.00

Demand Set Summary Time Traffi Start Finish Time Run Perio c time time segmen Relationshi ID Scenario name automaticall Relationship d profil (HH:mm (HH:mm t length p type y name e type ) ) (min) ONE D1 Baseline No Dev (2019) AM 07:45 09:15 15 HOUR ONE D2 Baseline No Dev (2019) PM 15:00 16:30 15 HOUR ONE D3 Existing Dev Flows (2019) AM 07:45 09:15 15 HOUR ONE D4 Existing Dev Flows (2019) PM 15:00 16:30 15 HOUR Baseline W/O Proposed ONE D5 AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (D1*1.0165)+D3 (2021) HOUR Baseline W/O Proposed ONE D6 PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (D2*1.0165)+D4 (2021) HOUR Baseline W/O Proposed ONE D7 AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (D1*1.0588)+D3 (2026) HOUR Baseline W/O Proposed ONE D8 PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (D2*1.0588)+D4 (2026) HOUR Baseline W/O Proposed ONE D9 AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (D1*1.0982)+D3 (2036) HOUR Baseline W/O Proposed ONE D10 PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (D2*1.0982)+D4 (2036) HOUR Baseline With Proposed ONE (D1*1.0341)+D1 D11 AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (2021) HOUR 7 Baseline With Proposed ONE (D2*1.0341)+D1 D12 PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (2021) HOUR 8 Baseline With Proposed ONE (D1*1.1245)+D1 D13 AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (2026) HOUR 7 Baseline With Proposed ONE (D2*1.1245)+D1 D14 PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (2026) HOUR 8 Baseline With Proposed ONE (D1*1.2621)+D1 D15 AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (2036) HOUR 7 Baseline With Proposed ONE (D2*1.2621)+D1 D16 PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (2036) HOUR 8 ONE D17 Proposed Dev Flows AM 07:45 09:15 15 HOUR ONE D18 Proposed Dev Flows PM 15:00 16:30 15 HOUR

Analysis Set Details ID Include in report Network flow scaling factor (%) Network capacity scaling factor (%) A1 ü 100.000 100.000

Baseline W/O Proposed (2021), AM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs.

Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 0.15 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown

Arms

Arms Arm Name Description Arm type A Dun Na Coiribe (Western Arm) Major B Basement Parking Access Minor C Dun Na Coiribe (Eastern Arm) Major

Major Arm Geometry Width of carriageway Has kerbed central Has right turn Visibility for right turn Blocking queue Arm Blocks? (m) reserve bay (m) (PCU) C 6.50 49.0 ü 0.00 Geometries for Arm C are measured opposite Arm B. Geometries for Arm A (if relevant) are measured opposite Arm D.

Minor Arm Geometry Arm Minor arm type Lane width (m) Visibility to left (m) Visibility to right (m) B One lane 2.75 49 49

Slope / Intercept / Capacity Priority Intersection Slopes and Intercepts Slope Slope Slope Slope Intercept Junction Stream for for for for (PCU/hr) A-B A-C C-A C-B 2 B-A 505 0.090 0.227 0.143 0.325 2 B-C 638 0.096 0.242 - - 2 C-B 602 0.228 0.228 - - The slopes and intercepts shown above do NOT include any corrections or adjustments. Streams may be combined, in which case capacity will be adjusted. Values are shown for the first time segment only; they may differ for subsequent time segments.

Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Time Traffic Start Finish segment Run Relationship ID Scenario name Period profile time time Relationship length automatically type name type (HH:mm) (HH:mm) (min) ONE D5 Baseline W/O Proposed (2021) AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (D1*1.0165)+D3 HOUR

Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 63 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 4 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 21 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 63 From B 0 0 4 C 19 2 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results

Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.00 0.00 0.0 A 0 0 C-AB 0.00 6.01 0.0 A 2 3 C-A 18 26 A-B 0 0 A-C 58 87

Baseline W/O Proposed (2021), PM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs.

Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 0.28 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown

Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Time Traffic Start Finish segment Run Relationship ID Scenario name Period profile time time Relationship length automatically type name type (HH:mm) (HH:mm) (min) ONE D6 Baseline W/O Proposed (2021) PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (D2*1.0165)+D4 HOUR

Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 32 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 4 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 35 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 32 From B 0 0 4 C 32 3 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results

Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.00 0.00 0.0 A 0 0 C-AB 0.01 5.90 0.0 A 3 4 C-A 29 43 A-B 0 0 A-C 29 43

Baseline W/O Proposed (2026), AM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs.

Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 0.14 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Time Traffic Start Finish segment Run Relationship ID Scenario name Period profile time time Relationship length automatically type name type (HH:mm) (HH:mm) (min) ONE D7 Baseline W/O Proposed (2026) AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (D1*1.0588)+D3 HOUR

Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 66 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 4 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 22 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 66 From B 0 0 4 C 20 2 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results

Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.00 0.00 0.0 A 0 0 C-AB 0.00 6.01 0.0 A 2 3 C-A 18 28 A-B 0 0 A-C 60 90 Baseline W/O Proposed (2026), PM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs.

Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 0.27 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown

Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Time Traffic Start Finish segment Run Relationship ID Scenario name Period profile time time Relationship length automatically type name type (HH:mm) (HH:mm) (min) ONE D8 Baseline W/O Proposed (2026) PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (D2*1.0588)+D4 HOUR

Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 33 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 4 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 36 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 33 From B 0 0 4 C 33 3 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results

Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.00 0.00 0.0 A 0 0 C-AB 0.01 5.89 0.0 A 3 4 C-A 30 45 A-B 0 0 A-C 30 45

Baseline W/O Proposed (2036), AM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs.

Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 0.14 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown

Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Time Traffic Start Finish segment Run Relationship ID Scenario name Period profile time time Relationship length automatically type name type (HH:mm) (HH:mm) (min) ONE D9 Baseline W/O Proposed (2036) AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (D1*1.0982)+D3 HOUR Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 68 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 4 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 23 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 68 From B 0 0 4 C 21 2 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results

Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.00 0.00 0.0 A 0 0 C-AB 0.00 6.01 0.0 A 2 3 C-A 19 29 A-B 0 0 A-C 62 94

Baseline W/O Proposed (2036), PM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs. Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 0.26 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown

Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Time Traffic Start Finish segment Run Relationship ID Scenario name Period profile time time Relationship length automatically type name type (HH:mm) (HH:mm) (min) ONE D10 Baseline W/O Proposed (2036) PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (D2*1.0982)+D4 HOUR

Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 34 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 4 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 37 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 34 From B 0 0 4 C 34 3 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.00 0.00 0.0 A 0 0 C-AB 0.01 5.89 0.0 A 3 4 C-A 31 47 A-B 0 0 A-C 31 47

Baseline With Proposed (2021), AM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs.

Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 0.75 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown

Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Traffi Start Finish Time Run Perio c time time segmen Relationshi ID Scenario name automaticall Relationship d profil (HH:mm (HH:mm t length p type y name e type ) ) (min) Baseline With Proposed ONE (D1*1.0341)+D1 D11 AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (2021) HOUR 7

Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 64 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 9 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 23 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 64 From B 0 0 9 C 20 3 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results

Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.02 5.89 0.0 A 8 12 C-AB 0.01 6.03 0.0 A 3 4 C-A 18 27 A-B 0 0 A-C 59 88

Baseline With Proposed (2021), PM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs.

Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 2.37 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Traffi Start Finish Time Run Perio c time time segmen Relationshi ID Scenario name automaticall Relationship d profil (HH:mm (HH:mm t length p type y name e type ) ) (min) Baseline With Proposed ONE (D2*1.0341)+D1 D12 PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (2021) HOUR 8

Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 34 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 18 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 58 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 34 From B 0 0 18 C 34 24 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results

Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.03 5.91 0.0 A 17 25 C-AB 0.05 6.10 0.1 A 23 35 C-A 30 45 A-B 0 0 A-C 31 47 Baseline With Proposed (2026), AM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs.

Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 0.70 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown

Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Traffi Start Finish Time Run Perio c time time segmen Relationshi ID Scenario name automaticall Relationship d profil (HH:mm (HH:mm t length p type y name e type ) ) (min) Baseline With Proposed ONE (D1*1.1245)+D1 D13 AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (2026) HOUR 7

Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 70 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 9 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 24 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 70 From B 0 0 9 C 21 3 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results

Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.02 5.90 0.0 A 8 12 C-AB 0.01 6.03 0.0 A 3 4 C-A 20 29 A-B 0 0 A-C 64 96

Baseline With Proposed (2026), PM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs.

Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 2.26 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown

Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Traffi Start Finish Time Run Perio c time time segmen Relationshi ID Scenario name automaticall Relationship d profil (HH:mm (HH:mm t length p type y name e type ) ) (min) Baseline With Proposed ONE (D2*1.1245)+D1 D14 PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (2026) HOUR 8 Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 37 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 18 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 61 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 37 From B 0 0 18 C 37 24 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results

Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.03 5.91 0.0 A 17 25 C-AB 0.05 6.08 0.1 A 23 35 C-A 33 49 A-B 0 0 A-C 34 51

Baseline With Proposed (2036), AM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs. Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 0.63 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown

Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Traffi Start Finish Time Run Perio c time time segmen Relationshi ID Scenario name automaticall Relationship d profil (HH:mm (HH:mm t length p type y name e type ) ) (min) Baseline With Proposed ONE (D1*1.2621)+D1 D15 AM 07:45 09:15 15 ü Simple (2036) HOUR 7

Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 78 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 9 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 27 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 78 From B 0 0 9 C 24 3 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.02 5.92 0.0 A 8 12 C-AB 0.01 6.03 0.0 A 3 4 C-A 22 33 A-B 0 0 A-C 72 108

Baseline With Proposed (2036), PM

Data Errors and Warnings Severity Area Item Description HV% is zero for all movements / time segments. Vehicle Mix matrix should be completed Warning Vehicle Mix whether working in PCUs or Vehs.

Junction Network

Junctions Junction Name Junction Type Major road direction Junction Delay (s) Junction LOS 2 JCT 2 T-Junction Two-way 2.11 A

Junction Network Options Driving side Lighting Left Normal/unknown

Traffic Demand

Demand Set Details Time Traffi Start Finish Time Run Perio c time time segmen Relationshi ID Scenario name automaticall Relationship d profil (HH:mm (HH:mm t length p type y name e type ) ) (min) Baseline With Proposed ONE (D2*1.2621)+D1 D16 PM 15:00 16:30 15 ü Simple (2036) HOUR 8

Vehicle mix varies over turn Vehicle mix varies over entry Vehicle mix source PCU Factor for a HV (PCU) ü ü HV Percentages 2.00

Demand overview (Traffic) Arm Linked arm Profile type Use O-D data Average Demand (PCU/hr) Scaling Factor (%) A ONE HOUR ü 41 100.000 B ONE HOUR ü 18 100.000 C ONE HOUR ü 65 100.000

Origin-Destination Data Demand (PCU/hr)

To A B C A 0 0 41 From B 0 0 18 C 41 24 0

Vehicle Mix Heavy Vehicle Percentages

To A B C A 0 0 0 From B 0 0 0 C 0 0 0

Results

Results Summary for whole modelled period Average Max Queue Total Junction Stream Max RFC Max delay (s) Max LOS Demand (PCU) Arrivals (PCU) (PCU/hr) B-AC 0.03 5.92 0.0 A 17 25 C-AB 0.05 6.06 0.1 A 23 35 C-A 36 54 A-B 0 0 A-C 38 57 Cúirt Na Coiribe Student Accommodation, Headford Road, Galway Project number: 60588866

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