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Chapter 12 Traffic and Transport Chapter 12 Traffic and Transport Uphall Park Development Chapter 12 Traffic and Transport Table of Contents Chapter 12 Traffic and Transport ...................................................................................... 1 12. Traffic and Transport ....................................................................................... 1 12.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1 12.2 Planning Policy .............................................................................................. 1 12.2.1 National Planning Policy ...................................................................................... 1 National Transport Strategy (2016) ................................................................................................ 1 Scottish Planning Policy (2014) ....................................................................................................... 2 12.2.2 Regional Transport Planning Policies and Strategies ................................................ 2 South East of Scotland Transport Partnership (SEStran) Regional Transport Strategy Refresh 2015-2025 (2016) ............................................................................................................................ 2 SESplan Strategic Development Plan (2016) ................................................................................... 3 12.2.3 Local Transport Policies and Strategies ................................................................. 3 West Lothian Local Development Plan (2018) ................................................................................ 3 West Lothian Council Supplementary Guidance: Residential Development Guide ....................... 4 12.3 Assessment Methodology and Significance Criteria ............................................. 4 12.3.1 Guidance .......................................................................................................... 4 12.3.2 Scoping ............................................................................................................ 5 12.3.3 Impacts Scoped Out ........................................................................................... 5 12.3.4 Study Area ........................................................................................................ 5 12.3.5 Surveys Undertaken ........................................................................................... 6 12.3.6 Assessment of Significance .................................................................................. 6 12.3.7 Magnitude and Sensitivity ................................................................................... 6 12.3.8 Significance ....................................................................................................... 8 14.4 Baseline Conditions ........................................................................................ 8 14.4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 8 14.4.2 Baseline Studies ................................................................................................ 8 14.4.3 Base Traffic Flows .............................................................................................. 9 12.5 Sustainable Transport Accessibility Assessment ................................................. 9 12.5.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 9 12.5.2 Pedestrian Facilities ........................................................................................................ 9 12.5.3 Safe Routes to School ................................................................................................... 14 12.5.4 Cycle Facilities ............................................................................................................... 14 12.5.5 Bus Network .................................................................................................................. 14 12.5.6 Rail Network .................................................................................................................. 15 12.5.7 Summary ....................................................................................................................... 16 Environmental Assessment Report Uphall Park Development 12.6 Likely Significant Effects ............................................................................... 16 12.6.1 Proposed Development Characteristics ................................................................ 16 12.6.2 Park & Ride Development .................................................................................. 18 12.6.3 Traffic Impact Assessment ................................................................................ 18 Residential Multi-Modal Trip Generation ..................................................................................... 19 Residential Vehicle Trip Generation and Distribution .................................................................. 19 Park & Ride Vehicle Trip Generation ............................................................................................ 20 Park & Ride Vehicle Trip Distribution ............................................................................................ 21 Commercial Element Vehicle Trip Generation .............................................................................. 21 Commercial Vehicle Trip Distribution ........................................................................................... 22 12.6.4 Junction and Network Analysis ........................................................................... 22 Development Access Junction ...................................................................................................... 22 Station Road / A89 Signalized Junction ......................................................................................... 23 12.7 Assessment of Environmental Impact ............................................................. 24 12.7.1 Noise .............................................................................................................. 24 12.7.2 Visual Impact of Traffic ..................................................................................... 24 12.7.3 Severance ....................................................................................................... 24 12.7.4 Journey Time Increase ...................................................................................... 24 12.7.5 Pedestrian Delay, Intimidation and Loss of Amenity .............................................. 25 12.7.6 Road Accidents and Safety ................................................................................ 25 12.7.7 Summary of Effects .......................................................................................... 25 12.8 Mitigation Measures ..................................................................................... 25 12.9 Residual Effects ........................................................................................... 25 12.10 Cumulative Effects ........................................................................................ 25 12.11 Summary .................................................................................................... 25 Environmental Assessment Report Uphall Park Development 12. Traffic and Transport 12.1 Introduction This chapter of the EAR considers the likely significant effects associated with Traffic and Transport during the construction and operational phases of the Proposed Development. The key objectives of the chapter are to: Identify relevant policy, guidance and legislation; Describe the assessment methodology and significance criteria used in completing the assessment; Describe the study area and existing local and strategic road networks; Identify and assess the likely impact of increased traffic levels and associated environmental effects; Identify and describe the mitigation measures proposed to address any significant effects; and Assess any residual effects post mitigation implementation. This associated Transport Assessment (TA) submitted in support of the Proposed Development (refer to Technical Appendix G) have been prepared by Dougall Baillie Associates. Dougall Baillie Associates has extensive experience in the preparation of Traffic and Transport EAR Report Chapters (formerly Environmental Statements) and their work has been used extensively in the preparation of this EAR chapter. 12.2 Planning Policy 12.2.1 National Planning Policy National Transport Strategy (2016) Scotland’s National Transport Strategy (NTS) was first published in 2006 and subsequently updated in 2016 to reflect the changing government strategies, varying local and national challenges and an increase in powers being devolved to the Scottish Government. The NTS establishes a framework for enabling economic growth and improving the lives of individuals and communities the provision of transport infrastructure to enable increased connectivity. Within the NTS, there are five high level objectives that form the foundation of the Scottish Government’s transport objectives for the next 20 years. The objectives include: Promote economic growth: o “An accessible Scotland with safe, integrated and reliable transport that supports economic growth” Promote social inclusion: o
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