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Cambridge Biomedical Campus Transport Needs Review Part 1 and Part 2 Addendum 4 February 2019 This note acts as an Addendum to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus Transport Needs Review Part 1 and Part 2 Reports. The Reports have, where possible, been updated as the Study progressed, but inevitably there have been some further changes to external factors since their substantive content was finalised. This Addendum updates this information. These updates do not change the recommendations or conclusions from the Study. The updates are presented in a sequence starting with broad policy-level updates and continuing through to more specific scheme and service updates. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority are working in partnership with the Greater Cambridge Partnership to deliver schemes within the authority’s area, particularly in relation to Cambridge Autonomous Metro (CAM). Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Local Plans The South Cambridgeshire Local Plan1 was adopted on 27 September 2018. The Cambridge Local Plan2 was adopted on 18 October 2018. Greater Cambridge Partnership Updates The Linton Greenway is now aligned to the Cambridge South East Transport Study Programme. The West of Cambridge Package, formerly known as the Western Orbital Scheme, consists of providing improved Park and Ride, cycling and pedestrian facilities for trips from locations west of the City. The Cambridge South West Park and Ride scheme aims to provide an extension to the existing Park and Ride at Trumpington, and to create further Park and Ride capacity, through either multi- storey parking at Trumpington or a new site to the west of M11 Junction 11. In November 2018, planning permission was granted at Trumpington Park and Ride for the extension to accommodate 274 car parking spaces (including disabled parking bays) and other supporting infrastructure. A consultation for options for delivering further Park and Ride capacity took place in late 2018. Development Timing Royal Papworth Hospital is due to relocate to the CBC site in Spring 2019, with AstraZeneca following in 2020. 1 https://www.scambs.gov.uk/media/12564/south-cambridgeshire-adopted-local-plan-270918_sml.pdf 2 https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/media/6890/local-plan-2018.pdf Bus Routing and Timetables Busway A service continues to Royston The Busway A service, which from Monday to Saturday previously ran between St Ives (and locations beyond) and Trumpington Park and Ride via CBC, now continues to Royston on an approximately hourly basis on those days. Further information including a route map and timetable can be found on Cambridgeshire County Council’s Bus Service Website.3 Stagecoach Citi 2 Routing and Timetable Amendments have been made to the Citi 2 service (excluding Sundays), with some trips diverted. The new timetable involves the first four services, between 06:41 and 07:41 (arrival times at Addenbrooke’s), and evening services between 18:41 and 22:38 (terminating at Addenbrooke’s Hospital Bus Station). Between these times, services alternate between terminating at Addenbrooke’s Hospital Bus Station or Sainsbury’s on Coldhams Lane. These amendments mean that the Citi 2 service now serves CBC every 20 minutes between 06:41 and 19:38 and every 30 minutes between 19:38 and 22:38. New Bus Route 25 Stagecoach 25 service is a new route that operates between Addenbrooke’s Hospital Bus Station and Trumpington via Clay Farm between 07:00 and 18:30 every 30 minutes, Monday to Saturday. Papworth Everard, Cambourne, CBC Bus Service A new bus service ‘H’ will start in April 2019, connecting Papworth Everard, Cambourne, Madingley Park and Ride and CBC. There will be three services inbound in the morning, starting at 05:48 from Ermine Street in Papworth, and three services outbound in the evening, starting at 17:20 from CBC. Further details can be found on the CBC website4. CUH Car Park Eligibility Criteria CUH has recently reviewed and updated its eligibility criteria in order to balance the needs of staff, patients and visitors who wish to travel by car with the fact that the site and local highway network are nearing capacity. Staff who can use alternative modes of transport, such as Park and Ride, are being advised to do so. The new criteria focus on providing access to parking for those where alternate methods are limited, such as staff who work late or early and staff who have caring or childcare commitments. This change is currently being implemented in preparation for new developments on CBC becoming occupied. Cycle Hire Schemes The market for cycle hire schemes in Cambridge continues to evolve and the range of suppliers has changed. Cycle hire is currently still available for users at CBC and throughout the City. Queen Edith’s / Fendon Way Roundabout A Dutch-style roundabout (where cyclists and pedestrians have priority over motor vehicles) will replace the current Fendon Road/Queen Edith’s Way roundabout. The tighter geometry and wide overrun strip in the centre mean drivers will need to slow right down to negotiate the new roundabout. 3 https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/buses/bus-timetables/ 4 https://cambridge-biomedical.com/news-and-updates/new-bus-to-bring-people-from-papworth-and- cambourne-to-the-campus/ Detailed design for the roundabout scheme is progressing and Cambridgeshire County Council anticipate that the scheme will be constructed during the summer of 2019. Lighting on Cambridgeshire Guided Busway Further street lighting has been installed on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway. Ely North Junction The Ely North Junction rail scheme has now been integrated into the larger Ely Area Capacity Enhancement scheme which is in development. This scheme is expected to include freight headway improvements, structure and level crossing works, Ely Station track layout works and power supply works which will assist in enabling additional freight and passenger train paths to be accommodated through the Ely area, improving connectivity, capacity and journey times. Rail Timetable Changes A series of rail timetable changes came into operation from May 2018, affecting services to and from Cambridge. There were no changes to the overall range of key destinations within the Wider Study Area accessible from Cambridge Station or Cambridge North Station. Cambridge Biomedical Campus Transport Needs Review Part 1 Report Cambridgeshire County Council 11 October 2018 Notice This document and its contents have been prepared and are intended solely as information for Cambridgeshire County Council and use in relation to Cambridge Biomedical Campus Transport Needs Review. Atkins Limited assumes no responsibility to any other party in respect of or arising out of or in connection with this document and/or its contents. This document has 148 pages including the cover. Document history Revision Purpose description Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date Rev 1.0 Issue to Client LB/AB SA GJ/JD RLC 8/12/17 Rev 2.0 Second Issue to LB/AB SA GJ RLC 15/2/18 Client Rev 3.0 Third Issue to Client LB AB SA RLC 19/4/18 Rev 4.0 Fourth Issue to Client AB LB GJ RLC 11/10/18 Rev 5.0 Final Report AB GJ GJ RLC 31/1/19 Client signoff Client Cambridgeshire County Council Project Cambridge Biomedical Campus Transport Needs Review Job number 5161508 Client signature / date Part 1 Report | 5.0 | 11 October 2018 Atkins | cambridge biomedical campus transport needs review - part 1 5.0.docx Page 2 of 148 Table of contents Chapter Page Executive Summary 6 What Is This Report? 6 What Is The CBC and Why Is It Important? 6 Why Do We Need To Review CBC’s Transport Needs? 6 What Is The Focus Of This Study? 7 What Has The Study Looked At And What Has Been Found? 8 1. Introduction 11 1.1. Background and Context 11 1.2. About This Study 12 1.3. Stakeholder Involvement 12 1.4. Study Area 13 1.5. Site Observations 16 1.6. Report Structure 16 2. Study Data Summary 17 3. Policy Context, Vision and Growth 20 3.1. Policy Context 20 3.2. Growth 24 3.3. Vision 25 3.4. Summary 25 4. Baseline Travel Supply 26 4.1. Walking and Cycling Infrastructure 26 4.2. Walking and Cycling Catchments 28 4.3. Bus Services 31 4.4. Park and Ride 37 4.5. Cambridge Station Rail Services and Connections to CBC 37 4.6. Local Highway Network 38 4.7. Existing CBC Car and Cycle Parking 46 4.8. Summary 53 5. Existing Travel Demand 54 5.1. How Many People are Travelling to CBC? 54 5.2. Where are People Travelling From? 56 5.3. How do People Travel to CBC? 63 5.4. For What Purposes do People Travel to CBC? 73 5.5. What is the Impact on Air Quality? 74 5.6. Supporting Travel Demand Data 75 5.7. Summary 76 6. Existing Conditions Gap Analysis 78 7. Future Travel Supply 86 7.1. CBC Proposals 86 7.2. GCP Studies 86 7.3. Future Rail Improvements 96 7.4. Future Highway Improvements 101 7.5. Summary 102 8. Future Travel Demand 104 8.1. Planned Developments 104 8.2. What Will Travel to CBC Look Like in Five-years? 105 Part 1 Report | 5.0 | 11 October 2018 Atkins | cambridge biomedical campus transport needs review - part 1 5.0.docx Page 3 of 148 8.3. What Will Parking Be Like In CBC? 107 8.4. What Impacts Will This Have on the Transport Network? 107 8.5. Summary 113 9. Future Conditions Gap Analysis 114 10. Initial Recommendations to Accommodate Future Travel Demand 123 10.1. Immediate Short-Term Growth 123 10.2. Potential Walking Interventions 124 10.3.