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B5 CENTRAL | TRAVEL OPTIONS

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Bus Services Rail Services

WALKING AND CYCLING

Walking Cycling

TRAVEL OPTIONS MAP

Walking Routes

1 Cycle Routes Local Amenities/Facilities Locations

LOCAL AMENITIES & FACILITIES

Education Leisure Healthcare

FURTHER INFORMATION

Car Sharing Live Traffic Information Reducing the Need to Travel

USEFUL CONTACTS

Travel Plan Co-Ordinator Useful Contacts

B5 Central | Travel Options CONSIDER YOUR TRAVEL OPTIONS As you and your family settle into your new home within B5 Central, Barratt Developments Plc would like to help make the transition as straightforward as possible.

This Travel Information Pack is designed A Travel Plan Co-ordinator (TPC) has been to assist you as you travel in, out and appointed for B5 Central and they are the around City Centre and point of call for any of your travel queries. the surrounding local area. Its purpose Their contact details are included within is to provide you and your family with this brochure (Chapter 5). information on the sustainable travel options that are available to you. This pack also contains links to bus maps for local bus services, walking and cycling 2 Barratt Developments Plc are committed maps of the local area and further travel to delivering sustainable development information to facilitate more sustainable and part of this commitment involves transport options. producing a Travel Information Pack, which aims to minimise single occupancy A dedicated residents’ website for the car journeys to and from the site. development can also be accessed via www.barratttravelsurveys.co.uk. This provides additional information on how to contact the TPC, allows you to undertake the travel survey online and to be able to download further copies of the Travel Information Pack.

BENEFITS OF LEAVING THE CAR ON THE DRIVEWAY AND TRAVELLING MORE SUSTAINABLY:

• Reducing local CO2 emissions, creating a cleaner environment • Avoiding the stresses of driving (i.e. escaping congestion and the struggle of finding parking spaces) • Walking and cycling on a regular basis works towards achieving a fitter and healthier lifestyle • Saving money on fuel and car maintenance costs by making fewer car trip

B5 Central | Travel Options B5 Central | Travel Options PUBLIC TRANSPORT

BUS SERVICES RAIL AND METRO SERVICES Regular bus services provide the B5 Central development with excellent links to The site is extremely well located in facilities and services in the local and wider terms of the local rail and Metro links surrounding areas, as well as to further within the city. The nearest railway public transport services. station is Birmingham Five Ways which is located within a 1.2 km walk of the site. B5 Central is served by a large number of It is situated on the Lichfield to Redditch 3 bus services to destinations including the line and provides access to a number city centre, the adjacent areas of Kings of destinations including University, Heath, Longbridge, Edgbaston, Frankley Longbridge, Aston, Birmingham New and the wider areas of and Street and Sutton Coldfield with a 10 Worcester. These bus services provide high minute frequency of service. New Street frequency routes and can be accessed via Station is located approximately 1.5km the existing pedestrian/cycle infrastructure walking distance to the north of the site which provide a direct, convenient and safe and provides access to local, regional and route for all users to access the services. national services.

WHERE TO CATCH THE BUS… The nearest bus stops are shown on the map (page 8) and are located on Bristol Street, Belgrave Middleway, Sherlock Street and Gooch Street all located within approximately 5 minutes walk from your home.

Further details on the destinations, routes and frequencies for all buses serving the local area can be found via the web-links in the ‘Further Information & Useful Contacts’ chapter.

B5 Central | Travel Options The can also be accessed at the station via the recently opened extension to New Street Station. The Metro provides access to Wolverhampton and provides access to a number of destinations including the Jewellery Quarter, West Bromwich, Dudley, Bilston and Wednesbury with up to 8 services per hour.

Both stations are located within a short walk of the site but can also be accessed via the bus services that operate adjacent to the site to form part of a linked trip from the site.

New Street Station benefits from secure 4 and sheltered cycle storage for up to 58 bicycles. Bicycles may be carried on specific trains (depending on capacity and time of day), folding bikes can be carried on all services without restriction. Live information for this can be found on the PlusBike application, accessible via the National Rail website.

National Rail offer a number of railcards with a range of eligibilities that can save you a third on most rail fares. WHY TAKE THE BUS? More information on railcards, fares, • Relax and read a book/newspaper on stations and rail services can be accessed your way to work or to the shops from the National Rail Enquiries website • No need to drive around trying to find a (see ‘Further Information and Useful parking space, or pay the charges Contacts’ chapter). • Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car • The walk to and from the bus stop is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your local routine

B5 Central | Travel Options B5 Central | Travel Options WALKING & CYCLING

WALKING

There are high quality walking routes within the vicinity of the site, with well-lit footpaths connecting the footway with the surrounding highway network. A summary of the pedestrian and cycle links within the vicinity of the site can be seen on the ‘Travel Options Map’ in Chapter 3.

5 Well-lit footways with crossing facilities are provided along Bristol Road, Sherlock Street and Belgrave Middleway, from your home into the city centre, providing good connections with the amenities, facilities and public transport services in the local area.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO INCREASE YOUR LEVEL OF ACTIVE TRAVEL, THE LOCAL WALKING AND CYCLING NETWORK PROVIDES GOOD QUALITY OPTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

B5 Central | Travel Options WALKING CYCLING There are a number of designated/ National Route 5 forms a primary cycle advisory cycle routes within the vicinity route from the south of the city into the & CYCLING of the site which can be seen the ‘Travel centre along the eastern perimeter of the Options Map’. site. This extends along Gooch Street to Horton Square and Belgrave Middleway. There is a traffic free cycle route that At the Horton Square signalised cross bisects the site in an east to west road junction there is a designated cycle direction that will be linked into the lane which benefits from a demand overall scheme. This extends between responsive signal phase within the National Route 5 to the east on Gooch junction to aid cyclists crossing the Street and to Belgrave Middleway to the junction. west. This cycle route links into the new at grade signalised crossing on Bristol The site is therefore very permeable Street providing opportunities to access for cycle movements to and from the the wider surrounding network. site. It is extremely well linked to the local and wider network and provides There is a further cycle route which the infrastructure and opportunities for 6 bisects the site in a north to south residents to travel to and from the site. direction along Sherlock Street which provides an alternative route to National BCC are providing a dedicated traffic free Route 5. cycle route along the A38/Bristol Street that extends from Selly Oak to the city centre through the Birmingham Cycle Revolution. This runs adjacent to the development and can be accessed directly from the residential scheme.

DID YOU KNOW... BCC provide free cycle training through Learn to Ride for anyone aged 18 or over Walking and Cycling have great personal who lives in Birmingham. A Leisure Card health and fitness benefits such as: and a Wellbeing Card are required to take • Lower risk of heart disease, high blood part; both are free and available from pressure and Type 2 diabetes Wellbeing Centres. Learn to Ride follows • Strengthened bones the National Standard for cycle training • Better weight management guidelines and delivers training for cyclists of all skill levels from complete • Increased energy levels beginners to cyclists wishing to ride on • Better sleep the road. Residents can bring their own bike or borrow one.

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YOUR NEW HOME IS IDEALLY LOCATED TO ACCESS AN ABUNDANCE OF FACILITIES THAT YOU MAY NEED ON A DAY-TO-DAY AND WEEKLY BASIS

B5 Central | Travel Options

The site is extremely well linked to EDUCATION a wide range of services which can all be accessed within a short walk Families are well catered for at B5 of the site. Highgate local centre is Central, as there are schools, colleges situated along the eastern perimeter and nurseries in the area; including Manor of the site and benefits from a Hill First School, Pirehill First School and number of shops including a Post Walton Priory Middle School, which are Office, convenience stores and local all located within a 13-15 minute walk or 5 takeaway food restaurants. minute cycle from your home. Birmingham City Centre is located a short walk from the site (circa LEISURE 15 minutes) where a much wider selection of services and facilities can In terms of leisure uses and be accessed. entertainment, these can also be accessed within a short walk of the site in the Broad Street/Brindley Place/Mailbox/ Arena complex area and the China Town/ Arcadian. 10

The Library of Birmingham is also located within around 20 minutes walk or 5-7 cycle from your home.

HEALTHCARE

Attwood Green Healthcare Centre is located approximately 10 - 15 minute walk/5 minute cycle from your home, provide a range of healthcare service (GP/ dentist etc.)

More information on your local healthcare facilities can be found via the NHS website at www.nhs.uk

B5 Central | Travel Options B5 Central | Travel Options FURTHER INFORMATION

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CAR SHARING

Sometimes public transport and other A selection of National and Local car sustainable modes of travel are not viable sharing databases are provided below: as a travel option; whether it is due to

the travel distance to your destination, Lift Share childcare commitments or the lack of www.liftshare.com/uk public transport options for your journey. Blablacar Whether you share with your partner, www.blablacar.co.uk/ride-sharing neighbour, a colleague or via a national or local Government car share matching GoCarShare website, car sharing can often provide www.gocarshare.com a more direct and flexible option than public transport, as well as enabling you to reduce the costs of travelling and cut your carbon emissions.

B5 Central | Travel Options LIVE TRAFFIC INFORMATION Live Roadworks roadworks.org/

The AA www.theaa.com/traffic-news/stone

REDUCING THE NEED TO TRAVEL (PREDOMINANTLY BY CAR)

Where possible, why not reduce your carbon footprint by trying out one of the following: 12 • Working from Home

• Online Shopping (including home deliveries for both consumable and luxury goods)

Home working and e-shopping bring about social, environmental and economic benefits by reducing single occupancy car trips and ultimately alleviating congestion. More home working means an employee can benefit from reclaiming the time normally spent travelling, as well as greater flexibility, increased productivity BEFORE OPTING FOR and a better work life balance. YOUR CAR (AS A SINGLE OCCUPANCY DRIVER), WHY NOT CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITY OF CAR SHARING?

B5 Central | Travel Options B5 Central | Travel Options USEFUL CONTACTS

13 TRAVEL PLAN CO-ORDINATOR The contact details of the Travel Plan Coordinator (TPC) for B5 Central are detailed below. They are here to help with your sustainable travel options, providing you with further information for your specific travel needs.

If you have any problems or would like to report any travel related issues within Bristol Street, please contact the TPC, who will aim to address issues or relate them to the Council or Local Highway Authority.

Your TPC is:

Mode transport planning Lombard House 145 Great Charles Street Birmingham B3 3LP

0121 784 8391 [email protected]

B5 Central | Travel Options USEFUL CONTACTS

Public Transport Information Walking and Cycling timetables, maps, ticket prices maps, strategy, safety Network West Midlands www.networkwestmidlands.com/ www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map plan-your-journey/ Cycle Street www.networkwestmidlands.com www.cyclestreets.net

Traveline Midlands Birmingham City Council Cycle and www.travelinemidlands.co.uk Walking Route and Maps localview.birmingham.gov.uk/cycling/ National Rail Enquiries bham_cycling.html www.nationalrail.co.uk Britain’s Walking Charity The Train Line www.ramblers.org.uk www.thetrainline.com Free group health walk schemes Moovit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk 14 www.moovit.com

Google www.google.com Healthcare: GP surgeries, dentists, local hospitals National Health Services (NHS) www.nhs.uk

Smartphone Apps (iPhone/Android) NX Bus HELP WITH YOUR Cycle Streets SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL Strava Cycling & Running OPTIONS, PROVIDING UK Bus Checker YOU WITH FURTHER WalkIt INFORMATION FOR YOUR SPECIFIC TRAVEL NEEDS

B5 Central | Travel Options B5 Central | Travel Options [email protected] B5 CENTRAL TRAVEL SURVEY

As part of the monitoring process for the Travel Plan within B5 Central, we are currently conducting a Residential Travel Survey. We would be grateful if one member of your household could complete this survey to help us better understand your travel patterns, needs and how we may be able to further assist your travel requirements. 17 The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and all responses will be treated confidentially.

WHAT IS A TRAVEL PLAN? The principal objective of a Travel Plan is The key benefits of a successfully to reduce the amount of single occupancy implemented and well-managed Travel car travel to and from a residential Plan may include: development site and subsequently promote and encourage more sustainable • Reduction of traffic, congestion, air travel choices (i.e. walk, cycle & public pollution and accidents; and transport). • Promotion and uptake of alternative sustainable travel options resulting in significant health benefits for participating residents.

Complete the travel survey for the chance to

WIN £50 WORTH OF VOUCHERSfor John Lewis. UPON COMPLETION…

Once you have completed the survey please Name: return it using the pre-paid envelope provided within the pack.

Upon successful completion and return of your travel survey, you will automatically be entered into a free prize draw for the Address: chance to win £50 worth of vouchers for John Lewis.

To ensure that your returned survey is entered into the prize draw, please enter your contact details opposite.

If you have any queries regarding the survey, Phone and/or email: or require any help and advice on how to complete it, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details provided below:

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0121 784 8391 Your information is being collected only for the purposes of determining the winner of the competition. [email protected] Your information will not be disclosed to any other parties, nor retained by mode after the announcement of the competition. SECTION A: ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HOME

Q1. How many people live at your property?

Q2. How many cars/vans are owned by household members? 0 1 2 3 4+

Q3. How many bicycles are owned by adult household members (16+ years old)? 0 1 2 3 4+

B5 Central | Travel Options SECTION B: TRAVEL DETAILS Q4. How do you most frequently travel to and from your home for the following activities? (Choose the mode of travel that you use most often) Please complete for up to 3 adults (16+ years old) in your household (if applicable). ADULT 1 Journeys Walk Cycle Bus Rail Car Car Share Other to (alone) (driver/passenger) (please specify) Work Shopping Education Leisure Health Services ADULT 2 Journeys Walk Cycle Bus Rail Car Car Share Other to (alone) (driver/passenger) (please specify) Work Shopping Education Leisure Health Services ADULT 3 Journeys Walk Cycle Bus Rail Car Car Share Other to (alone) (driver/passenger) (please specify) Work Shopping Education Leisure Health Services

Q5. Have you changed your most common mode of travel since relocating to your new home within B5 Central? Yes No

If yes, what was the main reason(s) for this change?

B5 Central | Travel Options B5 Central | Travel Options SECTION C: FUTURE PLANS

Q6. Below are some ideas for reducing the number of single occupancy car journeys to and from B5 Central. Tick one box in each row to show how useful you would find each idea. Please add your own ideas to the bottom of the list if you wish.

Very Not very No use Fairly useful useful useful at all Help finding car share partners who have similar travel/work patterns

Lift share coffee mornings/evenings

A site car club

Cycle training sessions (i.e. bikeability)

Cycle maintenance workshops

Cycle buddies

Subsidised/discounted tickets for public transport

Personalised journey planning

Walking buddies

Please use the following box to provide any additional comments you wish to make in relation to transport/travel within the local area:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.