LONDON MEDWAY COMMERCIAL
PARK
CYCLE STRATEGY
ON BEHALF OF
04 Feb 2016
Our Ref: NK018150
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London Medway Commercial Park
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QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Prepared by: Adrian McHale
Authorised by: Damian Meehan
Date: 04/02/2016
Project Number/Document NK018150-CS Reference:
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CONTENTS
QUALITY MANAGEMENT ...... 2 CONTENTS ...... 3 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 4 1.1 Purpose of Report ...... 4 1.2 Benefits of Active Travel ...... 4 2 SITE ASSESSMENT ...... 6 2.1 Site Location ...... 6 2.2 Existing Cycling Infrastructure ...... 6 3 SCHEMES, INSURANCE AND INITIATIVES ...... 18 3.1 Cycle to Work (Bike Hire) ...... 18 3.2 Insurance ...... 18 3.3 Pool Bikes ...... 19 3.4 Proposed Bike Parking Monitoring ...... 19 APPENDICES ...... 20
Appendix A: WALKING & CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE MAP
Appendix B: EXISTING SIGN SCHEDULE & MAP
Photographs
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose of Report
1.1.1 RPS Group Ltd have been appointed by Goodman Real Estate (UK) Ltd as highway, traffic and transportation consultants to produce a Cycle Strategy which concerns transport matters for their London Medway Commercial Park, Kingsnorth, Hoo Peninsula, Medway, Kent.
1.1.2 The site for London Medway Commercial Park (formerly known as the Kingsnorth Commercial Park) is both identified and allocated by the Medway Local Plan (Adopted 14 May 2003) and MC have subsequently granted outline planning permission for the development of the park accordingly (MC/08/0370).
1.1.3 In order to improve the marketability of the business park minor material amendments to the planning have been approved. These approved amendments (MC/13/0541 and MC/13/1594) have increased the B8 usage for the approved business park extension.
1.1.4 Condition 30 of this latest planning permission (MC/13/1594) requires that no later than 3 months prior to the first occupation of the development that a Cycle Strategy is submitted to and agreed by Medway Council (MC), the Local Planning Authority (LPA). This Cycle Strategy is presented in this report which builds upon the Interim Umbrella Travel Plan which is intended to promote the travel choices that are available for travel to/from the development site and in turn reducing the reliance on private car journeys originating from housing in the process. It is envisaged that this Cycle Strategy will organically grown as individual occupiers are identified.
1.2 Benefits of Active Travel
1.2.1 The benefits of cycling as an effective form of transport are well known for both the individual and the greater population in terms of health, wealth and the environment and this fact is widely recognised and promoted at international, national and local levels of government. This section of the report aims to make you, the reader aware of these.
• Health
1.2.2 In terms of health, it is widely recognised by the Department of Health (www.dh.gov.uk), the National Health Service, etc., that obesity is a key risk factor for a number of conditions including heart disease, stroke, some cancers and type-2 diabetes. In addition to the physical health problems caused by obesity, there can be a reduction in people’s overall quality of life, which can lead to additional mental health problems. Lack of physical activity is seen as a major factor in modern lifestyles that contributes to these health problems and cycling may be part of the answer.
1.2.3 Furthermore, cycling has an important role to play in social inclusion; it enables a greater proportion of the population to afford travel to see friends and relatives.
1.2.4 Somebody who rides a bike often will be a physically and mentally fitter individual which is both a benefit to them in terms of avoiding the negatives associated with inactivity. It is also a benefit to their employer as they will be less likely to have days off due to illness and will be more alert workers.
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• Wealth
1.2.5 Cycling is a relatively inexpensive mode of transport: the initial outlay can be modest, less than a week’s wages for most people; under current national policy vehicle excise duty (VED) is paid relative to the environmental impact of a vehicle and for bicycles this is £0; fuel costs for a bicycle are almost non-existent, unless you count the occasional chocolate bar or banana; and maintenance costs are limited also. Compare this to a car which, can cost tens of thousands to purchase and between £2,000 and £11,000 (VED and Insurance, etc) before a wheel is turned and over 20-30p per mile there after (fuel, maintenance and parking, etc) (The AA, 2010).
1.2.6 Beyond the personal costs however, cycling also has a significant role in the wider economy. For instance as previously suggested, cyclists are generally fitter members of the population and therefore are less of a drain on the economy and are more likely to contribute towards it; it is estimated that chronic heart disease alone costs the UK economy about £10 billion, based on 2000 prices (Cavill & Davis, 2007) due to hospital treatment, and days lost to illness and death, etc.
1.2.7 Furthermore, cycling has many positive externalities, for example, theoretically the more people that cycle, are less people contributing to road congestion, and congestion may be limiting economic activity in some areas.
• Environment
1.2.8 Cycling is a relatively benign form of transport in terms of its impact upon the environment (unless you consider the carbon footprint of a carbon framed bike). Cycling therefore results in little or no pollution in terms of noise or emissions and once more the externalities of cycling can result in a reduction of congestion and therefore pollution at both local and global levels.
1.2.9 Currently the UK government has set the ambitious target of cutting net emissions by at least 80% by 2050 (compared to 1990 levels) (Climate Change Act, 2008). The UK government target was raised from 60% to 80% following recommendations set out by the Committee on Climate Change (Ecchinswell, 2008).
1.2.10 More recently the UK along with another 194 countries also signed up to the Paris Climate Conference agreement (Dec 2015), where agreement was reached on:
• a long-term goal of keeping the increase in global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels;
• to aim to limit the increase to 1.5°C, since this would significantly reduce risks and the impacts of climate change;
• on the need for global emissions to peak as soon as possible, recognising that this will take longer for developing countries;
• to undertake rapid reductions thereafter in accordance with the best available science.
The AA, 2010, The Automobile Association, Motoring Costs 2010, The Automobile Association. Cavill, N., Davis, A., 2007, Cycling and Health, What is the evidence? Cycling England, London. Ecchinswell, L. T., 2008, Interim advice by the Committee on Climate Change, Committee on Climate Change 5 rpsgroup.com/uk London Medway Commercial Park
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2 SITE ASSESSMENT
2.1 Site Location
2.1.1 The London Medway Commercial Park is located circa 30km east of London and almost immediately north of the existing Kingsnorth and Damhead Creek Power Stations in the Hoo Peninsula, Medway, Kent as shown below in Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Location Plan
2.2 Existing Cycling Infrastructure
2.2.1 Cycling has the potential to substitute for short car trips, further facilitating sustainable travel. Cycling is particularly suitable for trips under five kilometres and trips of 30-40 minutes are also considered acceptable for commuting purposes. Cycling can link to public transport facilitating sustainable journeys further afield.
2.2.2 This chapter outlines the existing cycling facilities and all text in this section of the report should be read in conjunction with the Cycling Routes and Infrastructure Map contained in Appendix A, the Existing Sign Schedule & Map contained in Appendix B and the Photograph section at the rear of this report.
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2.2.3 Cycling within the commercial park itself is accommodated by a network of shared foot/cycleways which run alongside the main access roads. These shared use routes are shown indicatively on the Cycling Routes and Infrastructure Map contained in Appendix A. These paths are typically 3m wide and setback from the main carriageway by a 1m wide verge. The shared use paths run along both sides of the eastern and southern access roads and the north/ western side of the western access road in part. A typical example is shown by Photograph 1 in the Photograph section at the rear of this report.
2.2.4 The shared foot/cycle way alongside the short 145m section of road which connects the new Commercial Park and the existing Industrial Estate/ Power Station/ Eschol Road roundabout is located on the southern side of the road only and set back by a wider verge in places.
2.2.5 The shared use foot/cycle ways are also reconfirmed by marker posts along the way as shown in Photograph 2.
2.2.6 The shared foot/cycleway alongside the 250m long northern section of Eschol Road from the Industrial Estate roundabout to where it meets Stoke Road at another roundabout is located alongside the north/eastern side of the road and ties in with the small residential access road (Old Stoke Road).
2.2.7 Directional signs ‘U’ and ‘V’ are located near the eastern end of Old Stoke Road and indicating the direction to Kingsnorth and Rochester, respectively. These signs are shown in Photographs 3 and 4 and indicated on the Existing Sign Schedule & Map contained in Appendix B.
2.2.8 Consideration may be given adding additional destinations and distances to this sign, i.e
Sign Ref U
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 1/3 mile;
Commercial Park ½ mile;
Damhead Creek Power Station 2/3 mile.
Sign Ref V
Hoo 1 ½ miles;
Strood (Station) 6 miles;
Rochester 7 miles.
2.2.9 As can be seen in the other examples of existing signage, the suffix miles or kilometres is not denoted and it is envisaged that all amendments to signage adopted will also adopt this format.
2.2.10 As can also be seen in the Photograph 4 at this point the cyclist is directed away from the footway and onto Old Stoke Road. Old Stoke Road is closed to motorised vehicular access at it western end and as a result carries almost no traffic making it an ideal cycling environment. Photograph 5 shows the road closure and pedestrian/cycle bypass. West of the concrete bollards the cyclist is again directed to the comprehensive share use network.
2.2.11 The shared use foot/cyclepath from Old Stoke Road road closure connects the cycle route to a shared use foot/cycleway which runs alongside the last 425m of the New Stoke Road on its northern side. Sign ‘AB’, shown in Photograph 6 is located at the western end of the footway where it meets Ropers Lane and indicates the direction of “Kingsnorth”.
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2.2.12 It is recommended that this is broken down as before into:
Sign AB (Eastbound)
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 1 mile
Commercial Park 1 1/3 miles;
Damhead Creek Power Station 1 2/3 miles.
2.2.13 On the opposite side of Ropers Lane a bi-directional information sign (Ref AD) is located which points to Rochester, and the Sustrans (http://www.sustrans.org.uk/) National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 179. This bi-directional sign (Ref AD) is shown in Photograph 7.
2.2.14 The NCN Route 179 beyond this point is also confirmed on the marker posts within the business park. An example of a marker post is shown in Photograph 8.
2.2.15 The presently signed route to Rochester initially runs as a shared use foot/ cycleway along the western side of Ropers Lane to its roundabout with A228 Peninsula Way; then another shared use cycle way alongside the southern edge to the A228 to northern side of Hoo St Werburgh and the Ratcliffe Highway; a shared use foot/cycle way alongside the north/eastern side of the Main Hoo Road and the NCN Route 1 to Rochester.
2.2.16 At this location NCN Route 179 goes directly from the north to Stoke Road from a shared use foot/cycle path to a small cul-de-sac which joins Stoke Road south of a road closure. Sign Ref CV (Photograph 9) confirms NCN Route 179 and Photograph 10 shows the road closure.
2.2.17 At the northern end of the Ropers Lane Shared use foot/cycleway a further directional sign (Ref DF2) is located as shown in Photograph 11 at the south western corner of a roundabout.
2.2.18 Whilst the numbers on the sign aren’t designated (miles or km), it is considered that this format minimises the amount of information for the user to process and should be used in all future cycle signage.
2.2.19 However, Rochester disappears in most part from the signage and is only signed at the multi directional sign Ref BF (near Beacon Hill Lane) and at the sign opposite the Riverside (Ref CM) in Strood which is over 3 miles away by the A228 from Sign Ref AD. NCN Route 179 presents a more direct route to Strood and Rochester along the Hoo Main Road. It is therefore, recommended that the reference to Rochester on the earlier Sign Ref AD which points towards Peninsula Way is altered to High Halstow 2 1/3 miles.
2.2.20 It is also recommended that the westbound plate of sign Ref AD which is located at a directional decision point is updated to include:
Sign Ref AD (Westbound)
Hoo ¾ mile;
Strood (Station) 5 miles;
Rochester 6 miles;
Route 179.
2.2.21 Further consideration should also be given to the addition of an eastbound plate, although this won’t be necessary if sign re AB is updated.
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2.2.22 It is also recommended that the latter sign Ref DF2 has its southbound plate updated to add:
Sign Ref DF2 (Southbound)
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 1 ½ miles;
Commercial Park 2 miles;
Damhead Creek Power Station 2 1/3 miles.
2.2.23 Although as noted not directionally sign posted at Ref DF2 as shown in Photograph 12 a shared used foot/cycle way along side Peninsula Way leads to a foot/cycle path to the old Ratcliffe Highway and northern Hoo (Photograph 13).
2.2.24 As shown in Photograph 14 the Old Ratcliffe Highway is closed to motorised vehicles at its eastern end but facilitates cyclists.
2.2.25 However, as previously noted and as shown in Photograph 15 at the junction of Bells Lane and the Old Ratcliffe Highway there is no continuation of signage to confirm that the cyclist should continue straight to the other side of the Old Ratcliffe Highway. The alteration of sign Ref AD would make this largely academic.
2.2.26 There is a lack of directional signage also at the junction of the Old Ratcliffe Highway and the Main Hoo Road as shown in Photograph 16. The alteration of sign Ref AD would also make this largely academic.
2.2.27 At Old Ratcliffe Highway/ Main Hoo Road junction the cyclist has shared use footways left and right and not directed to either although they both connect with NCN Route 179. The shared foot/cycleway on the left follows the Main Hoo Road and connects with NCN Route 179 east of Chattenden. The shared foot/cycleway on the right returns to Peninsula Way and connects with NCN Route 179 west of Chattenden. Again the alteration of sign Ref AD would also make this largely academic.
2.2.28 Returning to the roundabout at the junction of Penisula Way and Ropers Lane, directional sign Ref DK (Photograph 17) is located just to the south west. The sign which has been upgraded to present distances indicates the directions to High Halstow, Cliffe and Grain on the eastbound plates and Kingsnorth, Hoo, Upnor and Rochester on the western plates and confirmation of NCN route 179.
2.2.29 It is recommended that reference to the Commercial Park is added to the sign Ref DK.
Sign Ref DK (Westbound Plate)
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 1 2/3 miles
Commercial Park 2 miles;
Damhead Creek Power Station 2 1/3 miles.
2.2.30 The eastbound direction leads the cyclist to a shared use path to Sharnal Street (Photograph 18).
2.2.31 The destinations and distances shown by sign Ref DK are reconfirmed and updated by sign DL (Photograph 19) at the eastern end of the path, which is the western side of the village Sharnal Street.
2.2.32 As before it is recommended that reference to the Commercial Park is added to the sign Ref DL.
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Sign Ref DL (Westbound Plate)
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 2 miles
Commercial Park 2 ¼ miles;
Damhead Creek Power Station 2 ½ miles.
2.2.33 The one road Sharnal Street is closed to traffic at its western end making it relatively traffic free apart from access which makes it an ideal cycling environment. It is noted however, Sharnal Street rises steeply from the west to the east at a 5-6% gradient and may present a challenge to some cyclists.
2.2.34 The eastern of end of Sharnal Street emerges at another roundabout at the junction of Sharnal Street/ Christmas Lane (High Halstow)/ Ratcliffe Highway (Grain). Consideration may be given to signing the commercial park in this location (Commercial Park 3 ¾ miles), however the resident population is relatively low and may not justify complication of the already good sign network.
2.2.35 Returning to the directional sign Ref AD (Photograph 7) located at the Stoke Road/ Ropers Lane roundabout, the western plate of the sign points towards a short section of foot/cyclepath and the western section of Stoke Road which leads to Hoo St Werburgh along the NCN Route 179. As shown in Photographs 20 and 21 Stoke Road to Hoo St Werburgh is subject to a weight restriction and is lightly trafficked which again makes for a pleasant cycling environment.
2.2.36 In the centre of Hoo St Werburgh (the junction of Stoke Road/Bells Lane/ Main Road/ Church Street) sign Ref AH (Photograph 22). This sign provides confirmation that the user is on NCN Route 179 and the Heron Trail which leads to Upnor 2 ½ (westbound) or High Halstow 3 (eastbound).
2.2.37 It is recommended that this sign is updated to reference the Commercial Park and the Train Station at Strood and Rochester.
Sign Ref AH (Eastbound Plate)
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 1 ¾ miles;
Commercial Park 2 miles;
Damhead Creek Power Station 2 ½ miles;
Sign Ref AH (Westbound Plate)
Strood (Station) 4 ½ miles;
Rochester 5 ½ miles;
2.2.38 NCN Route 179 then continues along Main Road to where it meets a roundabout of Main Road Chattenden/ Main Road Hoo/ Main Road (Photograph 23).
2.2.39 A directional route confirmation sign Ref AS2 (Photograph 24) has been added to the entrance to Chattenden indicating the direction of route 179 in a previous comprehensive sign upgrade which denoted the ‘HERON TRAIL’.
2.2.40 The western end of this section of Main Road Chattenden is closed to motorised traffic 100m west of its junction with Elm Avenue as shown in Photograph 25.
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2.2.41 As pictured in the background of Photograph 25 and in greater detail in Photograph 26 the path opposite the road closure and across the small residential one way road has been dedicated as a cycle path.
2.2.42 Relocation of the westbound route confirmation sign (Photograph 27) was considered to a more prominent point but it was also considered that this could distract attention from the ‘look right’ sign and traffic entering the one way residential road and decided against.
2.2.43 The footpath rejoins the road at the western end of this short residential one way street which loop of Peninsula Way/ Main Road and is designated a shared use foot/cycle way (Photograph 28) until its junction with Broadwood Road after which it is also designated as a shared use foot/cycle way (Photograph 29) whereas previously it had been segregated.
2.2.44 A toucan, signalised (pedestrian/cycle) crossing (Photograph 30) is located at the western end of the segregated foot/cycle way near the junction of Beacon Hill Lane. The toucan facilitates safe crossing of the busy A228 Peninsula Way/ Main Road, and to/from the Chattenden Primary School, existing residential areas and the large residential development of Lodge Hill (currently in planning). Further crossings of the A228 may be established in conjunction with this planning application for Lodge Hill (MC/11/2516) and the signing/ cycle strategy will need to be updated to reflect as proposals come to light.
2.2.45 Sign Ref BF (Photograph 31) is located near the Toucan on the south side of Peninsula Way and indicates the direction of NCN Route 179, the direction of the Hoo and Grain on the eastbound plate and Rochester on the westbound plate.
2.2.46 On the opposite (northern) side of Peninsula Way/ Main Road a further directional sign (Ref BG, Photograph 32) also indicates the direction of Hoo and Grain (Upper Eastbound Plate) and Rochester (Upper westbound plate) and has a lower Northwestbound plate added indicating the HERON TRAIL, Upnor 1 ¼, Higham and Route 179 and a southbound plate indicating the HERON TRAIL, Hoo 1 ½, High Halstow 4. It is noted that whilst Upnor be reached more directly crossing to the southern side of Peninsula Way using the toucan, it can also be reached via North Chattenden and is consistent with the signs installed there (Ref BI4 and BI5).
2.2.47 It is recommended that the southern sign (Ref BF) be updated consistent with previous signage and a dual sided northbound plate added to reflect the destinations of Chattenden Primary School and Lodge Hill.
Sign Ref BF (Eastbound plate)
Hoo 1 ½ miles;
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 3 ½ miles;
Commercial Park 3 2/3 miles;
Damhead Creek Power Station 4 miles;
High Halstow 4miles.
Sign Ref BF (Westbound plate)
Upnor 1 mile;
Strood (Station) 3 miles;
Rochester 4 miles.
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Sign Ref BF (Northbound plate)
Chattenden Primary School 1/10 mile;
Lodge Hill 1 mile.
2.2.48 The corresponding sign Ref BG on the northern side of Peninsula Way may also be updated to reference the Commercial Park (3 2/3 miles).
2.2.49 West of the Toucan and Beacon Hill Lane the shared use foot/cycleway traverses Four Elms Hill Road (Photograph 33).
2.2.50 Four Elms Hill is a relatively steep gradient at 5% on average and may also present a challenge,
2.2.51 Where the shared use foot/cycle way (pictured in Photograph 33) meets the Upchat Road slip road (Photograph 34) a NCN directional route 1 sign is in place directing the user to the left (south) Correspondingly a NCN sign plat directs the cyclist north/eastbound to route 179.
2.2.52 However, another sign second sign mounted above indicates that the shared use foot/cycle way continues. The continuation of this shared use foot/cycle way leads directly to Wainscott and the central residential area of Strood. However, this involves negotiation of the Four Elms Roundabout which can be busy at times.
2.2.53 It is recommended that the signage is made clearer to the user indicating:
Sign Ref BJ (Southbound plate)
Upnor ¾ miles;
Strood (Station) 2 ½ miles;
Rochester 3 ½ miles.
‘NCN Route 1’
Sign Ref BJ (Northeast bound plate)
Lodge Hill 1 1/3 miles;
Hoo 1 ¾ miles;
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 3 2/3 miles;
Commercial Park 4 miles;
Damhead Creek Power Station 4 1/3 miles
‘Route 179’
Sign Ref BJ (Westbound plate)
‘Shared Use’
Wainscott ½ mile;
North Strood 1 ¼ miles.
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2.2.54 NCN Route 179 subsequently joins NCN Route 1 at the south western end of the slip road at the junction with Upchat Road. Sign Ref BK (Photograph 35) is located at the junction and indicates direction and distance to Hoo (1 ¼), High Halstow (5), Higham (4), Gravesend (8), Strood (2 ½) and Upnor ( ½ ) and confirms NCN Routes 1 and 179 as well as indicating that the ‘HERON TRAIL’ follows part of NCN Route 179. The sign has been updated and included with the road signs.
2.2.55 It is recommended that the westbound plate of sign Ref BK is updated to include directions and distances to Kingsnorth Industrial Estate (3 ¾ miles); Commercial Park (4 ¼ miles); Damhead Creek Power Station (4 ½ miles).
Sign Ref BJ (Westbound plate)
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 3 ¾ miles;
Commercial Park 4 ¼ miles;
Damhead Creek Power Station 4 ½ miles
2.2.56 Consideration may also be giving direction to the proposed Lodge Hill development on the northbound plate.
2.2.57 The direction of NCN route 1 is reconfirmed at the junction of Upchat Road, Upnor Road and Upchat Road by signs Ref BL and Ref BM (Photographs 36 and 37).
2.2.58 Whilst additional directional signage was considered at this location (ie Strood Station, Commercial Park etc), the addition of the ‘Route 1’ icon to previous signage negates the need to do so and it is considered that this simple confirmation is in keeping with the area and therefore the recommendation in this location is no change.
2.2.59 At the next junction the user meets there is a NCN Route 1 confirmatory sticker visible for south bound cyclists on the ‘dead end’ for motorists sign (Photograph 38).
2.2.60 There is also a sign which indicates the direction of Route 1 (Photograph 39), however although visible to the northbound cyclist is slightly obscured by a large wall to the southbound cyclist hence the confirmation sticker in Photograph 38.
2.2.61 Whilst it was considered to make the sign Ref BR more prominent, it was not considered necessary due to the provision of the confirmatory sticker (Photograph 38) or in keeping with the area.
2.2.62 This section of Upchat Road relatively narrow (3.5-4m wide) subject to a 20mph speed limit (Photograph 40) and leads to a lightly used gate of a MOD base.
2.2.63 NCN Route 1 diverts to the West of the MOD gates along a narrow unmade path along the northern fence line of the base as shown in Photograph 41. This is technically a footpath however and in places the cyclist is instructed to dismount as shown in Photograph 42 (sign Ref BQ6).
2.2.64 The path emerges at a segregated foot/cycleway 20m south of a staggered ‘toucan’ crossing (Photograph 43) of relatively heavily trafficked Berwick Way (an access road for the Medway Tunnel).
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2.2.65 A cyclist wishing to avoid the unsurfaced footpath could utilise the Upnor Road to Berwick Way which comes out 200m north of the Berwick Way Toucan. It is noted that whilst Upnor Road is relatively quiet helping to create an ideal cycling environment and more direct, it does rise sharply (from West to East) at almost 5% and may also present a challenge.
2.2.66 A segregated foot/cycleway is also located on the western side of Berwick Way.
2.2.67 The path splits north and south and the direction of NCN Route 1 is confirmed by stickers on the both sides of the crossing. A directional sign (Ref BZ) indicates directions and distances to Upnor (¾), Higham (4 ¾) and also confirms NCN Route 1. The segregated path from the south/west of the crossing leads to the western side of the Medway City Estate and the segregated route to the north leads to the traffic free (gated) section Parsonage Lane as well as continuing north in to Frindsbury and Strood and the road route to Rochester. This sign (Ref BZ) is only visible directly to cyclists travelling northbound from the Medway City Estate however, and it is recommended that further plates are added to the post (sign Ref BZ) to reflect newer destinations and to make it visible from all approach directions.
Sign Ref BZ (Westbound Plate)
Medway City Estate ¼ mile
Sign Ref BZ (Northbound Plate)
Frindsbury ¾ mile
Strood 1mile
Strood (Station) 1mile
Rochester 2 miles
‘NCN Route 1’
Sign Ref BZ (Eastbound Plate)
Lodge Hill 2 ½ miles;
Hoo 3 miles;
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 5 miles;
Commercial Park 5 ½ miles;
Damhead Creek Power Station 5 ¾ miles
‘NCN Route 1’
2.2.68 Consideration may also be given to the provision of a similar sign on the Eastern side of the Berwick Way Toucan.
2.2.69 For the user heading northbound on the western side of Berwick Way, the gated Parsonage Lane (Photograph 44) and ‘NCN Route 1’ sign (Ref CE) is clearly visible (Photograph 45), however consideration may be given to adding destinations to this sign as well as the northbound.
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Sign Ref CE (Southbound Plate)
Medway City Estate 1/3 mile
Lodge Hill 3 miles;
Hoo 3 ½ miles;
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate 5 ½ miles;
Commercial Park 5 ¾ miles;
Damhead Creek Power Station 6 miles;
‘NCN Route 1’.
Sign Ref CE (Northbound Plate)
Frindsbury ½ mile;
Strood ¾ mile.
Sign Ref CE (Westbound Plate)
Strood (Station) ¾ mile;
Rochester 1 ½ miles;
‘NCN Route 1’.
2.2.70 150m west of the gate the (Photograph 46 and Photograph 47) Parsonage Lane is reopened again to traffic, however the cul-de-sac along which the NCN Route 1 is routed provides access to three residential properties only and is relatively lightly trafficked also creating the ideal cycling environment. The NCN Route 1 section of Parsonage Way rises on a slight 1-2% gradient from East to West.
2.2.71 After 300m Parsonage Lane bends right 90 deg towards the A228 Frindsbury and Central Strood and the NCN Route 1 follows a shared use foot/cycle path to Commissioner’s Road (Photograph 48).
2.2.72 The shared use path pictured in Photograph 49 however is relatively narrow at less than 1.5m wide and relatively steep at 3% so caution is advised. Commissioner’s Road can also be reached via the Medway City Estate to the south of the Berwick Way toucan or the A228 (north of Parsonage Lane), however both alternate routes present considerable diversions.
2.2.73 Commissioner’s Road also provides for a relatively more traffic calm route to Frindsbury and Strood although it and Parsonage Lane are not signed as such. Immediately north of the NCN Route 1 Commissioner’s Road as shown in Photograph 50 has a gateway/ narrowing that prevents vehicles greater than 7 foot (2.13m) from using this route to enter/exit the Medway City Estate.
2.2.74 A NCN Route 1 sign (Ref CL) at the entrance/ exit to/from the shared use path between Parsonage Lane and Commissioner’s Road (Photograph 51) directs user to an uncontrolled crossing 15m south of it. It is envisaged that users may ignore this southern crossing and use the crossing directly at the path’s entrance/exit.
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2.2.75 The southern crossing is well signed for cyclists (Sign Ref CM Photograph 52) however, the north/east bound plate will need to direct to Hoo (4 miles) and the Commercial Park (6 miles). Whilst again the numbers on the sign aren’t designated (miles or km), it is considered that this format minimises the amount of information for the user to process and is consistent with signage on the ‘HERON TRAIL’.
2.2.76 The NCN Route 1 then enters the bus only section of the Riverside along a shared use foot/cycle way (Photograph 53).
2.2.77 Whilst the NCN Route 1 sign (Ref CQ) is clearly visible to cyclists once they have turned to face the bus only Riverside it may not be apparent to cyclist using the southern crossing and further signage may be required.
2.2.78 In contradiction to the bus only entrance, signs and road markings round the bend indicate that the road is also for taxis and cyclists. However, once the cyclist is on the shared use foot/cycle way indicated a trief kerb prevents them entering the road easily (Photograph 54).
2.2.79 Wingrove Drive which runs just to the north of the bus section of the Riverside and parallel to it also provides for a pedestrian cycle connection to the Riverside via a shared use path (Photograph 55).
2.2.80 Signs alongside Canal Road confirm the NCN Route 1 and shared use foot/cycle way (Photograph 56).
2.2.81 Whilst Strood Rail Station is not specifically signed for cyclists it is signed clearly for road traffic (Photograph 57 Sign Ref CU), it is considered in the interest of minimizing street clutter that no additional sign is required at this point.
2.2.82 However, on a recent site visit (26/1/16) the sign Ref CU that indicated the Rail Station (Photograph 38) access was missing. Without which the station entrance is unclear and it is recommended that if not already done it is replaced.
2.2.83 Opposite the junction on the southern side of Canal Road there is also an existing directional sign (Ref CT Photograph 59) which provides directions and distances for cyclists exiting the rail station.
2.2.84 Similar to the previous directional sign (Ref CM) it is considered that the Destinations of Hoo (4 ¼ miles) and the Commercial Park (6 ¼ miles) may be added to the Eastbound Plate of sign (Ref CT).
Sign Ref DT (Eastbound Plate)
Medway City Estate 1 mile;
Upnor 2 ¾ miles;
Hoo 4 ¼ miles;
Commercial Park 6 ¼ miles;
Higham 7 miles.
2.2.85 Beyond this point although some commuting cyclist may travel to the Commercial Park (i.e from Rochester) it is not considered additional directional signage is warranted.
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2.2.86 In general it is envisaged that directional signs aimed at cyclists to ensure consistency will be the same format as the signs Ref CM and CT.
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3 SCHEMES, INSURANCE AND INITIATIVES
3.1 Cycle to Work (Bike Hire)
3.1.1 In order to promote healthier journeys to work and to reduce environmental pollution, the 1999 Finance Act introduced an annual tax exemption, which allows employers to loan cycles and cyclists' safety equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit. The exemption was one of a series of measures introduced under the Government's Green Transport Plan.
3.1.2 As a result a number of schemes have been set up to take advantage of this government policy.
3.1.3 Typical examples of such schemes are:
https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/
http://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk/
http://www.cycle2work.info/
http://www.evanscycles.com/ride-to-work
3.1.4 It is envisaged that individual employers will offer such a scheme as a benefit to their employees that will both encourage them to cycle to work and reap the significant personal benefits and allows employers to reap the benefits of a healthier workforce.
3.2 Insurance
3.2.1 Three basic types of insurance for cyclists may be considered by the cyclist (Property Insurance, 3rd Party Liability Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance) although individual policies may cover one or more aspects or offer other benefits. More details on insurance can be found on the British Cycling (BC) or Cyclist Touring Club (CTC) web sites:
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/legalandinsurance
or
http://www.ctc.org.uk/insurance
• Property Insurance (Bike Cover)
3.2.2 Whilst we all hope that it never happens a cyclist may wish to consider how they can be recompensed in the event of their bike being damaged or stolen.
3.2.3 Even though employers own the cycles and safety equipment, bought through a cycle scheme it may be more practical for the employee to have the cycle covered under their own house and contents insurance as long as they advise their insurer that their employer has an interest in the cycle. Alternatively, the employer may consider adding them to their insurance agreement with their own insurers. This needs to be determined and set out in the agreement between the employer and the employee.
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• 3rd Party Liability Insurance
3.2.4 3rd Party Liability Insurance protects the 'Insured' against claims made for injury, loss or damage resulting from alleged negligence of the 'Insured'. Joining British Cycling (BC) £35 or the Cyclist Touring Club (CTC) £43 presents an affordable way to obtain 3rd Party Liability cover. Some property insurance policies or other insurance policies may also cover 3rd Party Liability.
• Personal Accident Insurance
3.2.5 Whilst the NHS will treat an individual in the event of an accident an individual may still face other financial inconveniences through loss of earnings etc. An appropriate personal accident insurance policy may address these financial inconveniences.
3.3 Pool Bikes
3.3.1 Whilst individual employers are unknown at this moment it is expected that they will be conditioned to purchase pool bikes for their staff or enter into a site wide pool bike agreement and establish a funding strategy to facilitate this. An available pool bike would enable all at the site to travel to other units within the park or to nearby facilities without the need motorised transport. Furthermore, an individual needing to travel within the commercial park or to nearby facilities would not require to travel to the site by motorised transport.
3.4 Proposed Bike Parking Monitoring
3.4.1 Whilst final details of cycle parking are not known as to the location or exact number of cycle stands at this point, their use will be monitored on a yearly basis as part of the travel plan process. As well as a count of the existing demand for current cycle parking, monitoring will also take into account possible additional demand based on the staff travel surveys and if necessary instigate the investigation of additional cycle parking or accelerate the provision schedule specified by Clause 31 of the planning permission for the commercial park.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A: WALKING & CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE MAP
Appendix B: EXISTING SIGN SCHEDULE & MAP
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Appendix B: EXISTING SIGN SCHEDULE & MAP
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Ref Type Notes A Shared Use Path Sign B Shared Use Path Sign C Shared Use Path Sign D Shared Use Path Sign E Shared Use Path Sign F Shared Use Path Sign G Shared Use Path Sign H Shared Use Path Sign I Shared Use Path Sign J Shared Use Path Sign K Shared Use Path Sign Double Sided L Directional Sign Bridal Way 'to North Street' L2 Shared Use Path Sign Shown in the Foreground of L M End of Route/ Shared Use Path Double Sided N End of Route O Shared Use Path Sign P Shared Use Path Sign Q Shared Use Path Sign Double Sided R Shared Use Path Sign S Shared Use Path Sign T End of Route/ Shared Use Path Double Sided U Directional Sign "Kingsnorth" V Directional Sign "Rochester" W Cycle Path Sign/ End of Route Double Sided X Shared Use Path Sign Double Sided Y Shared Use Path Sign Double Sided Z Shared Use Path Sign Double Sided AA Shared Use Path Sign AB Directional Sign "Kingsnorth" AC Shared Use Path Sign Double Sided AD Bi Directional Sign "Rochester" Nortbound Plate: Rochester would be better labelled High Halstow Route 179 Westbound Plate AE Shared Use Path Sign Double Sided AF End of Route/ Shared Use Path Double Sided Same Photo AG Route Directional Sign Route 179 (Westbound and Northbound)Previously Route 18 Signs Replaced circa Aug 2012, AG2 Route Confirmation Sign Route 179 AG3 Route Confirmation Sign Route 179 AH Bi Directional Sign "HERON TRAIL" "High Halstow 3" 1: Eastbound Plate Route 179 "HERON TRAIL" "Upnor 2 1/2" 2: Westbound Plate Route 179 AI No Cycling on Verge AJ No Cycling on Verge AK No Cycling on Verge AL Shared Use Path Sign/ Directional Route Sign Route 179 AM End of Route AN Shared Use Path Sign/ Directional Route Sign Route 179 AO End of Route AP Shared Use Path Sign AQ Shared Use Path Sign/ Directional Route Sign Route 179 AR Shared Use Path Sign/ Directional Route Sign Route 179 "Oil Interceptor" sign also on post AS Shared Use Path Sign Double Sided AS2 Directional Route Sign Route 179 AT Shared Use Path Sign Ratcliffe Highway sign in fore ground AU Shared Use Path Sign Beware of Horse Sign also on post AV Shared Use Path Sign Main Hoo Road Sign to the right AW End of Route AX Shared Use Path Sign/ Route Directional Sign Route 179 Narrow Footpath/ Dead End to traffic/ No Drop Kerbs! AX2 Route Confimatory Sticker Route 179 Mounted on 7.5t Weight restriction Sign post/ lamp column AY CYCLE LANE AY2 Not of NCN Cycle Route AZ CYCLE LANE BB Cycle Path Marking BC Shared Use Path Sign Mounted on advance warning signs of traffic lights BC2 Route Confirmation Sign Route 179 BD Shared Use Path Sign/ Route Confirmation Sticker Route 179 Broadway Road Sign to the right BE Shared Use Path Sign Broadway Road Sign to the left, was segregated at Pinch point! BF Multi Directional Sign/ segregated Ped/Cycle Path "Hoo" 1 : Eastbound Plate "Isle of Grain" "Rochester" 2: Westbound Plate Route 179 x 2 3 & 4: Eastbound and Northbound Plates BG Bi Directional Sign/ Segregated Ped/Cycle Path "Rochester" 1: Upper Westbound Plate "HERON TRAIL" "Upnor 1 1/4" 2: Lower Westbound Plate; Upnor is SW and Higham is NW "Higham 4" Route 179 "Hoo" 3: Upper Eastbound Plate "Grain" "HERON TRAIL" "Hoo 1 1/2" 4: Southbound Plate "High Halstow 4" Route 179 BH Segregated Ped/Cycle Path/ Route Confirmation Sticker Route 179 BH2 Directional Route Confirmation Sign Route 179 BH3 Route Confirmation Sign Route 179 BI Shared Use Path Sign Beacon Hill Lane Sign to Left BI2 Directional Route Sign Route 179 BI3 Route Confirmation Sign Route 179 BI4 Bi Directional Sign "Higham" 1: Northbound Plate Route 1 (Leading to 179) "Upnor" 2: Southbound Plate Route 1 BI5 Multi Directional Sign Route Confimatory Sticker "Higham 4" "Gravesend 8" 1: Northbound Plate Route 1 (Leading to 179) "Hoo 1 3/4 2: Southbound Plate Route 179 "Upnor 1" 3: Westbound Plate Route 1 BI6 Directional Sign Route Confimatory Sign Route 1 BJ Shared Use Path Sign/ Bi Directional Sign "Route 1/ Route 18" BK Multi Directional Sign Mounted on Traffic Sign "Heron Trail" "Hoo 1 3/4" 1 "High Halstow 5" " Route 179" "Higham 4" "Graves End 8" 2 "Route 1 (179)" "Strood 2 1/2" 3 "Route 1" BL Directional Sign "Route 1" BM Directional Sign "Route 1" BO Route 1 Confirmation sticker Mounted on Bus Stop Pole BQ Route 1 Directional sticker Mounted on 'Dead End' Pole BQ2 Route 1 Totem Pole BQ3 Route 1 Confirmation sticker Mounted on 20mph sign BQ4 Route 1 Directional sign and Confirmation Sticker BQ5 Route 1 Directional sign/ Cyclists Dismount BQ6 Route 1 Directional sign/ Cyclists Dismount BR Route 1 Bi Directional Sign BR2 Directional BS Route 1 Bi Directional Sign/Cyclist Dismount BT Cyclist Dismount Mouted on Walking route sign BT2 Route 1 Plaque Mounted on Fence Post BU Route 1 Directional sticker Mouted on Fence Post BV Route 1 Directional sticker Mouted on 50mph Sign Post Same Picture as BU BW Segregated Ped/Cycle Path/ Cyclist Dismount Dual sided, Unnecessary use ofSee Cyclist Picture Dismount as BU BX Shared Use Path / Cyclist Dismount Dual sided, Unnecessary use ofSame Cyclist Picture Dismount as BU BY Shared Use Path / Cyclist Dismount Dual sided, Unnecessary use of Cyclist Dismount BZ Route 1 Directional sign/ Route 1 confirmation Sticker "Upnor 3/4" "Higham 4 3/4" BZ2 Shared Use Path CA Segregated Ped/Cycle Path Mounted on '50mph' post CB Shared Use Path CC Segregated Ped/Cycle Path CD Route 1 confirmation Sticker Mounted on rear of '50mph' post CE Route 1 Bi Directional Sign Parsonage Lane sign to left CE2 Shared Use Path Existing Cycle Sign Schedule
CE3 Shared Use Path Same Picture as CE2 CE4 Route 1 Bi Directional Sign Also Entrance to the 'Saxon Shore Way' Footpath CE5 Route 1 Confirmation sign Mounted on Parsonage Lane road closure CF Segregated Ped/Cycle Path CG Segregated Ped/Cycle Path/End of Route Dual Sided CH Segregated Ped/Cycle Path CI Segregated Ped/Cycle Path/End of Route Dual Sided CJ Route 1 Bi directional Sticker X 2 CK Route 1 directional Sticker CL Route 1 directional Sticker/ Bi Directional Cycle Route Sign Also 'Strood Community Trail' CM Multi Directional Sign "Upnor 2 1/4" "Higham 6" 1 "Route 1" "Strood Station 1/2" "Strood 1" 2 "Rochester 1 1/4" "Route 1" "Medway City Estate 1/2" 3 CN Shared Use Path CO Shared Use Path CO2 Bus and Cycle Only See Previous Picture CP Bus and Cycle Only CP2 Shared Use Path/ Route 1 CQ Shared Use Path/ Route 1 Mounted on No Entry Except Buses (Web map goes via Wingrove Dr Pic Sep 2015) CQ2 Shared Use Path/ Route 1 CQ3 Cyclist, Buses and Taxis Only CQ4 Cyclist, Buses and Taxis Only CR Bus and Cycle Only CS Bi Directional Shared Use Path/ Route 1 Dual sided CS2 Bi Directional Shared Use Path/ Route 1 Dual sided CS3 Route 1 Directional Confimation Signs Mounted on 30mph sign post CS4 Bi Directional Shared Use Path/ Route 1 Dual sided CT Bi Diectional Sign "Medway City Estate 1" "Upnor 2 3/4" 1: Eastbound Plate "Higham 7" Route 1 "Strood 1/2" "Rochester 3/4" 2: Westbound Plate Route 1 CT2 NCN Route 1 Totem CU Strood Station Not Cycle Specific In site visit 26/1/16 Missing CV Bi Directional Route Sign "Route 179" CW Shared Use Path Dual sided CY Shared Use Path Dual sided CZ Shared Use Path Dual sided DA Shared Use Path Dual sided DB Shared Use Path Dual sided DC Shared Use Path Dual sided DD Shared Use Path Dual sided Background of DC DE Shared Use Path Dual sided DF Shared Use Path Dual sided DF2 Multidirectional sign "HERON TRAIL" "High Halstow 1 1/2" "Cooling 3 1/2" "Cliffe 6" "Route 179" "Grain" 1: Eastbound Plate "HERON TRAIL" "Hoo 1 1/2" "Upnor 4" "Route 179" 2: Southbound Plate DF3 Route 179 Directional confirmation sign DF4 Shared Use Path DG2 Directional Sign "High Halstow" "Grain" DH Shared Use Path Dual sided DI No Entry Except Cycles DJ No Entry Except Cycles DK Bi Directional sign "Kingsnorth" 1: Upper Westbound Plate "Rochester" "HERON TRAIL" "Hoo 1 1/2" 2: Lower Westbound Plate "Upnor 4" Route 179 "High Halstow" 3: Upper Eastbound Plate "Grain" "HERON TRAIL" "High Halstow 1 1/2" 4: Lower Eastbound Plate "Cliffe 6" Route 179 DL Bi Directional sign "Kingsnorth" 1: Upper Westbound Plate "Rochester" "HERON TRAIL" "Hoo 1 3/4" 2: Lower Westbound Plate "Upnor 4" Route 179 "High Halstow" 3: Upper Eastbound Plate "Grain" "HERON TRAIL" "High Halstow 1 1/4" 4: Lower Eastbound Plate "Cliffe 5" Route 179 DM Bi Directional sign "High Halstow" 1: Upper Northbound Plate "HERON TRAIL" "High Halstow 3/4" 2: Lower Westbound Plate "Cliffe 5" Route 179 "Grain" 3: Eastbound Plate "HERON TRAIL" "Hoo 2 1/4" 4: Westbound Plate "Upnor 4" Route 179 DN Bi Directional sign "High Halstow" 1: Upper North bound Plate "HERON TRAIL" "High Halstow 3/4" 2: Lower North bound Plate "Cliffe 5" Route 179 "Grain" 3: Upper Southbound Plate "Rochester" "HERON TRAIL" "Hoo 2 1/4" 4: Lower Southbound Plate "Upnor 4" Route 179 DO Bi Directional sign "Grain" 1: Eastbound Plate "High Halstow" 2: Upper North bound Plate "HERON TRAIL" "High Halstow 3/4" 3: Lower North bound Plate "Cliffe 5" Route 179 Route 179 4: Westbound Plate DP Route Confirmation Sign Route 179 DQ Route Confirmation Sign Route 179 DR Directional Sign "HERON TRAIL" "High Halstow" "Cooling" "Cliffe" "Grain" Route 179 DS Route Direction Sign Route 179 DT Bi Directional sign "Grain" 1: Upper Southbound Plate "Rochester" "HERON TRAIL" "Hoo 2 1/4" 2: Lower Southbound Plate "Upnor 4" Route 179 "High Halstow" 3: Upper North bound Plate (Rotated Eastbound) "HERON TRAIL" "High Halstow 3/4" 4: Lower North bound Plate "Cliffe 5" Route 179 KEY
N Sign Reference A
DS DR DN DM
DT DP DQ DO
DL
DG2 DK
DF3 DG DF2 LONDON MEDWAY
DE DF COMERCIAL PARK
DD DF4 DC DB T S U R DJ DH V L DA Q J I F E DI X W P B CZ H G N Y M O C A CY CW Z AA CV AB AC AE AF AD AG
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AV AU AT BH3 BH2 AJ AH AY AR AQ AK AI AH2 AY2 AL AW BH BI5 BB AS2 AN AM BI6 BG BI3 AZ AX AS BI4 BI2 BC2 BC
BE BD BI BF
BK BJ
BL
BM
BO
BR CI BQ BQ2 BQ3 CH
BW CG BQ4 BX BV CE BY BU CE2 BT CE3 BQ5 CB BT2 CE5 BQ6 CA BS CC CC2 CD BZ CK2 CE4 CJ CK BZ2 CQ4 CN CL CO CM CO2 CQ CQ2 CP CQ3 CP2 CR CS CU CS2 CS3 CT CT2 CS4
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Photograph 1 – Typical London Medway Commercial Park Shared Use Foot/Cycle Path
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Photograph 2 – Typical Marker Post
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Photograph 3 – Directional Sign U
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Photograph 4 – Directional Sign V
Photograph 5 – Old Stoke Road Closure and Pedestrian/Cycle Bypass
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Photograph 6 – Directional Sign AB
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Photograph 7 – Directional Sign Ref AD
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Photograph 8 – NCN Route 1 Marker Post
Photograph 9 – NCN Route 179 Confirmation Sign Ref CV
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Photograph 10 – Shared use Path to Stoke Road
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Photograph 11 – Sign Ref DF2
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Photograph 12 – Peninsula Way Shared Use Foot/Cycleway
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Photograph 13 – Path to the Old Ratcliffe Highway
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Photograph 14 – Old Ratcliffe Highway Road Closure
Photograph 15 – Bell’s Lane/ Old Ratcliffe Highway Junction
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Photograph 16 – Old Ratcliffe Highway/ Main Hoo Road Junction
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Photograph 17 – Sign Ref DK
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Photograph 18 – Shared use path to Sharnal Street
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Photograph 19 – Sign Ref DL
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Photograph 20 – Stoke Road Weight Restriction
Photograph 21 – Stoke Road, Hoo St Werburgh
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Photograph 22 – Sign Ref AH
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Photograph 23 – Entrance to Main Street Chattenden
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Photograph 24 – 179 Route Entrance to Main Street Chattenden
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Photograph 25 – Main Street Chattenden Road Closure
Photograph 26 – Main Street Chattenden Road Crossing and Cycle path
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Photograph 27 – Main Street Chattenden Road Route Confirmation Sign (Ref BC2)
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Photograph 28 – Peninsula Way/Main Road Shared Foot/ Cycleway
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Photograph 29 – Peninsula Way/Main Road Shared Foot/ Cycleway
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Photograph 30 – Peninsula Way/Main Road Toucan
Photograph 31 – Directional Sign (Ref BF)
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Photograph 32 – Directional Sign (Ref BG)
Photograph 33 – Four Elms Hill Shared Use Foot/Cycleway
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Photograph 34 – Upchat Road slip road (Sign Ref BJ)
Photograph 35 – Sign Ref BK
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Photograph 36 – Sign Ref BL
Photograph 37 – Sign Ref BM
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Photograph 38 – Route 1 Confirmatory Sticker
Photograph 39 – Sign Ref BR
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Photograph 40 – Lower Upchat Road
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Photograph 41 – NCN Route 1 at MOD gates
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Photograph 42 – NCN Route 1 Footpath (Sign Ref BQ6)
Photograph 43 – Berwick Way Toucan
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Photograph 44 – Gated Parsonage Lane
Photograph 45 – Parsonage Lane NCN Route 1 Signage (Ref CE)
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Photograph 46 – Parsonage Lane Western Gate
Photograph 47 – Parsonage Lane
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Photograph 48 – Entrance to Shared Use Path
Photograph 49 –Shared Use Path between Parsonage Way and Commissioner’s Road
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Photograph 50 – Commissioner’s Road Gateway Treatment
Photograph 51 – Commissioner’s Road Exit from shared use path to Parsonage Lane
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Photograph 52 – Sign Ref CM
Photograph 53 – Bus only entrance to the Riverside
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Photograph 54 – Riverside shared use foot cycle way and Cyclist Bus and Taxi Only
Photograph 55 – Shared Use Foot/ Cycle path between Wingrove Drive and the Riverside.
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Photograph 56 – Canal Road Shared Use Foot/ Cycleway
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Photograph 57 – Sign Ref CU (Missing 26/1/16)
Photograph 58 – Strood Rail Station
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Photograph 59 – Sign Ref CT
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