Redrow Homes Residential Travel Plan
Chester Road, Penymynydd
660815
MAY 2016
RSK GENERAL NOTES
Project No.: 660815-TP (01)
Title: Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd
Client: Redrow Homes
Date: 03 May 2016
Office: Manchester
Status: Final
Author Tim Ashley Technical reviewer Ian Wickett Date: 03.05.15 Date: 03.05.15
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Redrow Homes Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 The need for a travel plan ...... 2 1.2 Travel plan benefits ...... 2 2 CONTEXT ...... 3 2.1 Development proposals ...... 3 2.2 Scope of the travel plan ...... 3 2.3 Development characteristics ...... 4 3 SITE ASSESSMENT ...... 5 3.1 Access by non car modes ...... 5 3.2 Local facilities ...... 7 4 TRAVEL SURVEYS ...... 8 5 OBJECTIVES ...... 10 6 TARGETS ...... 11 6.1 Aims – modal share targets ...... 11 6.2 Actions – milestone targets ...... 12 7 PACKAGE OF MEASURES ...... 13 7.1 Travel plan management and promotion...... 13 7.2 Public transport information ...... 14 7.3 Walking ...... 14 7.4 Cycling ...... 15 7.5 Car parking management ...... 15 7.6 Personalised journey planners ...... 15 7.7 Internet connectivity...... 16 8 MANAGEMENT ...... 17 8.1 Travel plan co-ordinator ...... 17 8.2 Funding ...... 18 9 MONITORING AND REVIEW ...... 19 9.1 Monitoring ...... 19 9.2 Reviewing ...... 20 10 ACTION PLAN ...... 21
TABLES Table 3.1: Bus Service Summary Table 3.2: Distance to Local Facilities Table 4.1: Predicted trips by all travel modes Table 6.1: Modal share targets Table 10.1: Indicative action plan
FIGURES Figure 1.1: Site Location, Chester Road Penymynydd
Redrow Homes i Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
1 INTRODUCTION
This report has been prepared by RSK on behalf of Redrow Homes Limited to support a residential development at Chester Road, Penymynydd. Penymynydd is a small village in Flintshire and is merged with the larger neighbouring village of Penyffordd.
This report is developed in line with the Wales Planning Policy which states that Transport Assessments (TA) are an important mechanism for setting out the scale of anticipated impacts a proposed development is likely to have. TA’s assist in helping to anticipate the impacts of development so that they can be understood and catered for. This Travel Plan (TP) has been development in conjunction with the TA.
The site is located on Chester Road, which is illustrated below:
Figure 1.1: Site Location; Chester Road Penymynydd
Redrow Homes 1 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
1.1 The need for a travel plan
A travel plan is an important tool for delivering sustainable access to a development. It provides a long-term strategy that seeks to deliver sustainable transport objectives through positive action.
There are a number of challenges that travel plans can significantly contribute towards meeting. Firstly, local authorities need to allocate residential sites in areas that benefit from good levels of sustainable transport, while reducing congestion in urban areas. Travel plans can help to minimise the potential increase in traffic resulting from such development.
Climate change is also becoming an increasingly important aspect of planning policy and the need to reduce carbon emissions, of which transport accounts for a quarter. Travel plans can help reduce use of private transport and assist in meeting stringent targets.
In addition, there is a need to promote more healthy lifestyles and travel plans can help through increased walking and cycling. As a result, a travel plan forms a key stage in the forward planning process and is a ‘living document’ that needs to be regularly reviewed to ensure its effectiveness.
1.2 Travel plan benefits
Travel plans can result in a variety of benefits to the occupiers of a development and the wider community, as well as address a range of issues, including:
• Promote healthy lifestyles and sustainable, vibrant communities;
• Provide adequately for those with mobility difficulties;
• Improve social inclusion;
• Reduce traffic congestion – thereby aiding the local economy;
• Reduce demand for car parking, thereby enabling more efficient land use;
• Cut carbon emissions and their contribution to climate change;
• Reduce road danger and protect vulnerable road users; and
• Improve local air quality, while reducing noise pollution.
A travel plan should provide benefits to all parties, including the developer, the site occupants and the local authority, which can help in gaining widespread commitment to its implementation and continuing operation.
Redrow Homes 2 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
2 CONTEXT
2.1 Development proposals
The proposal is to develop 190 residential units on undeveloped land which is adjacent to the current boundary of the Penymynydd/Penyffordd village boundary. The main site access will be located on Chester Road, with pedestrianised access to the west and north of the site.
The development has sustainability goals built into its design through the provision of green space in specific locations and connecting these spaces with pedestrian routes throughout the site and the retention of a PROW running east to west across the site.
By including these plans in the design of the site, walking is encouraged and provides footway connections to residential development at the north and west of the site. The site design will benefit from these sustainable travel measures as it will link new residents to the already established local community and promote social inclusion. Establishing sustainable travel will add to the quality of life of new residents.
2.2 Scope of the travel plan
This travel plan will focus primarily on commuter travel, this being the largest generator of trips associated with the development during the busiest hours of the day. However, other types of journey will also benefit, such as shopping, education and leisure. A package of measures to promote the sustainable transport choices available to residents will be at the core of the objectives.
The travel plan has been prepared in line with current policy and guidance, which includes the following:
• Planning Policy Wales (Welsh National Assembly, 2014)
• Wales Transport Strategy (Welsh National Assembly, 2008)
• Wales National Transport Plan (Welsh National Assembly, 2010)
• North East Wales Regional Transport Plan (Taith, 2009)
• Flintshire Unitary Development Plan (Flintshire County Council, 2011)
• Draft Flintshire Local Development Plan (Flintshire County Council, 2015)
Redrow Homes 3 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
2.3 Development characteristics
Penymynydd/Penyffordd is located within the Welsh Border Region and benefits from close proximity to the English border.
Many of the local towns are linked by route 3 which runs from east to west from Chester to Mold. Penyffordd train station also provides connections to the larger city centre locations within the area.
Through an analysis of the 2011 Census data it is possible to identify certain peak destination and key desire lines. The middle layer output (MLO) areas with a high proportion of trip rates and the key areas within these MLO’s are;
- Cheshire West and Chester 034, University of Chester, part of Ferry Lane Industrial Estate;
- Flintshire 009, Sealand Airfiled, Garden City, Shotton, parts of Queensferry;
- Flintshire 015, Broughton/Bretton, Hawarden Airport, half of Saltney;
- Flintshire 016, Mold;
- Flintshire 018, Penymynydd/Penyffordd, Higher Kinnerton, Kinnerton Green; and,
- Wrexham 020, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Gresford, Holt.
The main peak times would be the AM and PM work and school times with the potential for other trips made for shopping and leisure activities.
Redrow Homes 4 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
3 SITE ASSESSMENT
3.1 Access by n on car modes
3.1.1 Walking and cycling
The residential properties along Chester Road to the south west are located on a service road parallel to the through road. A footway leads along the northern side of Chester Road out of the village centre, but diverts along the service road and terminati ng at its eastern end. The proposals will therefore include an extension of the existing footway along Chester Road from its current termination at the change in speed limit across the whole frontage of the site. This will include a new connection to the parallel service road to improve connectivity on foot. Cyclists will also be able to use the Chester Road access.
An existing Public Right of Way (PROW) - path 8 - crosses the site, connecting to the Chester Road / Old Hope Road junction to the east via Daisy Bank Farm and connecting to Hulleys Close to the west. A bridleway - path 24 - passes along the northern boundary of the site, connecting to Old Hope Lane to the east and Penymynydd Road to the west. This also provides connections to the north to a children’s playground and to A5104 Mold Road via path 9. These PROWs are currently rough tracks leading through fields and are mainly used by dog walkers, with dog waste bins located at each end of the path.
Existing connections within the adjoining residential estate offer a reasonable alternative to Chester Road for journeys on foot to local facilities, including Penymynydd County Junior School.
The bridleway that runs along the northern boundary of the site will b e improved as part of the proposals with a connection into the site. This will ensure that an attractive route is available in all weathers to connect to local facilities, particularly St Johns the Baptist Primary School, which already benefits from good crossing facilities across A5104 Mold Road.
Redrow Homes 5 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
3.1.2 Public transport – bus
The closest bus stop is located on Chester Road outside the War Memorial, approximately 500 metres from the southern boundary of the site. This stop offers high kerbs, a shelter and timetable information. As discussed above, the proposals will include the extension of the existing footway along Chester Road, connecting the development site with the village centre. This will also facilitate a new bus stop on Chester Road, directly outside the site, to service the needs of new residents as well as benefit nearby residents on Chester Road.
Buses are operated by Arriva Buses Wales and Townlynx. Route 3 provides services via Buckley to Mold or via Broughton to Chester. Route 28 provides connections to Wrexham via Hope or Flint via Mold. Service frequencies are provided in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1: Bus Service S ummary
Service Route Description Frequency Company
Mold - Buckley - Penyffordd - Mon – Sat 2 ph, Broughton - Saltney - Chester first 0712, last 2314 Arriva Buses 3/3A Wales Chester - Bretton - Broughton - Mon – Sat 2 ph, Penyffordd - Buckley - Mold first 0712, last 2257
Mold - Buckley - Hawarden - Sunday only at Penyffordd - Broughton - 2035, 2135, 2235 Saltney – Chester Arriva Buses 4A Wales Chester - Saltney - Broughton - Sunday only at Penyffordd - Hawarden - 2122, 2222, 2322 Buckley – Mold
Mon – Fri 1 ph first Wrexham - Hope - Penyffordd 0822, last 1747 - Buckley - Mold - Northop – Flint Sat 1044, 1244,1444, 1644 28/28A Townlynx Mon – Fri 1 ph first Flint - Northop - Mold - Buckley 0736, last 1607 - Penyffordd - Hope - Wrexham Sat 0924, 1124, 1324, 1524
Source: Townlynx 2015.
Redrow Homes 6 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
3.1.3 Public transport – train
Penyffordd railway station is approximately 2 kilometres from the site, which is within comfortable cycling distance. Services from this station are operated by Arriva Train Wales on the Borderlands Line of the network. Interchanges at strategic location s along this line allow for connections to be made to locations in Wales and in England. A summary of the connections available is summarised below;
• Shotton for services to Chester, Manchester Piccadilly and destinations west into Wales including Llandudno Junction and Holyhead • Bidston for services to Liverpool Lime Street • Wrexham General for services to Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street and south Wales through to Cardiff. • With two changes London Euston can be reached in as little as 3 hours. The frequency of services is summarised below;
• Monday to Saturday; first train to Bidston is at 0648 with one service an hour until 1649 and then at 1802, 2003 and 2214 • Sunday; services to Bidston operate at 0855, 1125, 1355, 1635, 1855 and 2125 • Monday to Saturday; first train to Wrexham Central is at 0808 with one service an hour until 1922 and then at 2132, and 2333. • Sunday; services to Wrexham Central operate at 1034, 1304, 1534, 1804, 2034 and 2304 Facilities at the train station include encl osed bike lockers and 8 Sheffield stands, real time departure boards, shelters and car parking facilities. Observations from a site visit around midday indicated that the car and cycle parking was not fully utilised.
3.2 Local facilities
Within Penymynydd/Pen yffordd there is a local post office, pharmacy, Penyffordd County Junior School, Abbotts Lane Infants School, Saint John the Baptist Primary School, two churches, a convenience store and a small number of restaurants.
It is recognised that residents will have to travel outside of the village to access some facilities, such as secondary education, major supermarkets and leisure facilities. The nearest high schools in the area are Castel Alun High School (Wrexham), Christleton High School (Chester) and Elfe d High (Buckley).
Broughton Shopping Centre provides an ideal location for social activities, grocery shopping and also general retail shopping. The centre currently has a cinema, major supermarket, a variety of clothing stores and many other retail shops and restaurants. The centre is accessible by bus service 3.
Redrow Homes 7 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
4 TRAVEL SURVEYS
As part of the travel plan preparations, the likely travel patterns of future occupants has been assessed in order to estimate the number of people travelling via each mode of transport.
As the future residents are unknown, the initial travel patterns have been estimated using the information contained in the Transport Assessment prepared for the planning application. This sets out the expected trip generation of the proposals for each mode of travel. This covers the whole variety of trip types that can be expected to be associated with a residential development, including trips that originate from outside of the site, such as deliveries. The table below summarises the peak hour and daily trips anticipated to be generated by the development.
Table 4.1: Predicted trips by all travel modes
Two-way flow
Public Total Period Vehicles Pedestrian Cyclists transport people
AM peak 108 35 5 3 151 (08:00-09:00)
PM peak 113 23 5 4 145 (17:00-18:00)
Daily total 221 58 10 7 296
Daily proportion 75% 20% 3% 2% -
Source: Transport Assessment, 2015.
Baseline surveys will be undertaken once the development reaches 75% occupation or within 6 months of first occupation, whichever is sooner. These surveys will include a travel survey of all residents and a traffic count / multi-modal count at the entry exit points to the development. A questionnaire will be distributed to each household to collect the following details:
• Household profile, including number of occupants and children;
• Work postcode;
• Mode of travel to work and other trip purposes;
• Reasons for not using public transport and other modes; and
Redrow Homes 8 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
• Information relating to potential areas for sustainable travel improvement.
Additional travel surveys will be undertaken in subsequent years as part of the monitoring process to ensure that the travel plan is progressing towards its targets. These will be carried out in years 1, 3 and 5 of the travel plan programme. Full details of monitoring are set out later in this report.
Redrow Homes 9 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
5 OBJECTIVES
The travel plan seeks to establish clear outcomes to be achieved in relation to transport based on key goals for the development. The development of this travel plan has been prepared based on the following objectives:
• Reduce the need for travel to and from the site;
• Encourage sustainable movement of people to and from the site;
• Promote healthy lifestyles and sustainable, vibrant communities;
In reaching these goals, a number of outcomes will also be achieved, relating to environmental and health policies contained within the Planning Policy for Wales, Section 8: Transport. The relevant policies are as follows:
• Policy 8.1.1; Aim to extend the choice in transport and secure accessibility which supports sustainable development and tackles the causes of climate change.
• Policy 8.1.3; Transport Hierarchy, emphasising active transport - walking and cycling - as the goal of most travel with car based transportation at the bottom.
• Policy 8.2.1; Walking and cycling should be promoted for shorter trips.
• Policy 8.2.2; Cycling should be encouraged for shorter trips and promoted to replace short car journey’s.
• Policy 8.3.1; Promote public transport as a means to achieve environmental objectives.
Redrow Homes 10 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
6 TARGETS
The setting of targets is essential to ensure that the objectives of the travel plan are met. Targets should therefore be linked to the objectives and be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-related). The two types of target are Aims , which consider modal share and Actions which are non-quantifiable and represent milestones.
Targets will be measurable through the use of indicators, which represent the results of monitoring. Indicators may also be used to highlight the progress of the travel plan without necessarily having a linked target.
6.1 Aims – modal share targets
The initial travel patterns are set out earlier in this report. The table below sets out the initial targets for the proposed development along with the relevant indicators and monitoring methods that will be used to establish the progress towards these targets.
Table 6.1: Modal share targets
Monitoring Target Type Target Indicator Method
Reduce by: % of trips made Number of single 2% by year 1 Travel by single car car occupancy surveys occupancy (4% by year 3) trips (8% by year 5)
Increase by: % of trips made 5% by year 1 Number of car Travel by car sharing (10% by year 3 sharing trips surveys 20% by year 5)
Number of walk Increase by: trips % of trips made 5% by year 1 Number of cycle Travel by non-car trips surveys modes* (10% by year 3) (20% by year 5) Number of public transport trips
Redrow Homes 11 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
Following the baseline monitoring period, an assessment can be made of whether the above targets can realistically be achieved. The targets may then be revised accordingly, in agreement with the local highway authority, to ensure that they remain SMART.
6.2 Actions – milestone targets
The implementation of measures at the development will be set out in an action plan and be reviewed annually following the results of monitoring to identify if further measures could be introduced to promote sustainable travel. Implementation of any new measures would be set out in the action plan with specific timescales as a milestone target.
The initial milestone target will be to ensure that all new households receive a travel plan information pack. Further milestone targets could include improving pedestrian access or establishing agreed discounts with a local cycle shop.
Redrow Homes 12 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
7 PACKAGE OF MEASURES
A travel plan is the management tool for implementing measures that promote sustainable transport. A successful and cost effective travel plan is one that implements measures that are relevant and realistic to the development. .
7.1 Travel plan management and promotion
Redrow Homes Limited will firstly ensure that a travel plan coordinator (TPC) is appointed and appropriately trained to manage and implement the travel plan. Full details of the TPC role are set out in the next chapter.
Good accurate information on the choice of travel modes from the site and the initiatives being promoted will be a critical element of a successful travel plan.
At the outset of the development, the promotional sales material for the site will include the fact that the site has a travel plan and list the associated benefits. As properties are sold, all households will be made aware of the travel plan and they key measures to be implemented. In addition, sales staff will be trained to provide travel advice and ensure they have knowledge of local facilities.
The TPC will issue a welcome pack to the first occupants of each new dwelling within 7 days of occupancy. The welcome pack will include a travel pack, which will highlight the travel plan objectives and initiatives, routes to regular repeat journeys and TPC contact details. Travel packs including a list of initiatives will be available at show homes/marketing suites for potential residents to become familiar with the accessibility of the site.
The travel pack will include user friendly information on travel arrangements but also promotional material to encourage the uptake of healthier lifestyles, including cycling and walking. The travel pack will include the following:
• An introductory leaflet to the travel plan, highlighting the purpose and key measures being implemented as well as contact details of the TPC;
• A map showing the location of the development in relation to the local area, highlighting the nearby bus stops and key local facilities within easy walking distance of the site;
• Bus timetables of local services from nearby bus stops;
Redrow Homes 13 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
• Details of routes and destinations served by trains which stop at Penyffordd rail station;
• Deta ils of “Safer Routes to School” and associated “Walking Buses” for access to local education; and
• Local taxi numbers.
The TPC will regularly review the information provided within the travel pack to ensure that residents are kept up to date with any changes, such as new bus timetables, withdrawn or new services, or new contact details, and will di sseminate this information to all households via leaflets.
Throughout the year there are a number of national events, for example Bike Week, that promote sustainable transport. The TPC will promote these and any local events to residents in order to raise awareness and encourage action on travel issues. The range of events that will be promoted will be agreed and co -ordinated with the local authority.
7.2 Public transport information
The TPC will ensure that residents are provided with information to allow ease of use of the public transport network by providing up to date route and timetable information in the travel packs and updating regularly, as necessary. The advantages of weekly/monthly season tickets for buses and trains will be highlighted in the t ravel pack. The TPC will try to negotiate discounts to reduce the cost of public transport further. Contact details for local taxi firms will also be provided.
The TPC will liaise regularly with the local authority to ensure that information remains valid. The TPC will provide details of websites and telephone advice services to enable residents to obtain details on their individual journey requirements, including Tra veline (Tel: 0871 200 2233).
7.3 Walking
The TPC will encourage walking as a mode of travel from the site by providing a map showing the location of local facilities, including shops, banks and transport interchanges. The information provided will include the availability of online walk route information, such as www.rowmaps.com .
Redrow Homes 14 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
7.4 Cycling
While there are no current cycle ways residents will be informed of an y developments in this area and will be encouraged to use the local road network, where appropriate, to cycle to local facilities.
7.5 Car parking management
Car parking f or residents will be provided in accordance with the Local Planning Guidance Note no. 1 1 Parking Standard. These currently stipulate m aximum standards and are defined as 1.5 spaces per 1 bedroom unit, 2 spaces per 2/3 bedroom unit and 3 space for 4 or more bedrooms. Parking within the site will be provided on private driveways and garages.
7.6 Personalised journey planners
Targeting individual journeys can be the most effective way of reducing car travel and encouraging use of sustainable modes. This initiative is most effective for those who currently travel by car and have no constraints t o travel by sustainable modes.
The personalised journey planners could include:
• Maps showing the location of the correct bus stops to use at either end of the journey along with the accompanying walk route to their origin and destination;
• Details of how an d where to buy tickets, including the current cost for travel; and
• Timetable information for public transport services used on their journey.
Residents would initially be directed to journey planning service s, with the potential for targeted personalised t ravel planning following positive feedback from residents.
Redrow Homes 15 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
7.7 Internet connectivity
The increasing popularity of internet shopping has led to the potential to buy virtually every type of goods. This not only reduces the need for residents to travel to vi sit a shop, but the ability to compare prices online also saves numerous car journeys to a variety of retailers. Goods are usually delivered directly to the home, although pick -up points are increasingly being provided as a more convenient method of colle ction, located at local shopping centres, petrol filling stations, etc.
In addition, the increasing speed of broadband connections often provides the opportunity for people to work from home. A growing proportion of workers are choosing to work from home on one of more day per week, subject to their type of employment and their employer’s willingness to provide such a service. Each day spent working from home will typically reduce commuter travel by 20% per week.
The TPC will provide information on the be nefits of internet shopping, the location of local pick-up points for online deliveries, the benefits of home working and the availability of broadband, including whether fibre optic broadband is installed locally.
Redrow Homes 16 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
8 MANAGEMENT
This travel plan forms a framework for future development of a full travel plan once the development is occupied. This framework will be incorporated into any sale agreement drawn up between the developer and future owners.
8.1 Travel plan co-ordinator
Management of the travel plan process will be achieved through the identification of a suitable person or organisation as the Travel Plan Co-ordinator (TPC). The TPC will provide a key role in delivering a successful travel plan. Current responsibility for the travel plan is with Redrow Homes. This role could be undertaken by a Management Company for the site, although in time this role would benefit from ownership by residents, as key stakeholders to the travel plan.
The TPC role will be appointed by Redrow Homes and established prior to the occupation of the site. Redrow Homes will formally handover the travel plan to the appointed TPC and ensure that they are aware of the extent of their responsibilities.
Once established, the TPC will exchange contact details with the Local Planning Authority and Travel Plan officers. If at any time the appointed TPC changes, details of the newly appointed TPC will be provided to the Local Planning Authority at the earliest opportunity. The TPC will be the first point of contact in all matters regarding travel to and from the site. The TPC will be responsible for setting up and launching the travel plan in accordance with the following schedule, which will be agreed with the Local Planning Authority.
Prior to opening of sales office
• Exchange contact details with relevant officers;
• Research travel information;
• Include travel plan information as part of sales information; and
• Ensure sales staff are trained to provide travel advice and knowledge of local facilities.
2 weeks prior to first occupation
• Obtain up-to-date public transport timetables and literature; and
• Prepare welcome packs for all new residents.
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Within 6 months or 75% occupation
• Distribute travel plan survey to all residents;
• Collect travel plan surveys and analyse results; and
• Submit survey report to LHA.
Upon 1 st , 3 rd and 5 th anniversary - dependant on response rates
• Monitor resident travel patterns through new surveys;
• Undertake travel plan audit and modify where appropriate;
• Liaise with Travel Plan Officer and other groups where appropriate; and
• Update travel plan targets and issue progress update to all residents.
8.2 Funding
Funding will be allocated by Redrow Homes for the setup of the travel plan by the TPC, production and distribution of welcome packs, day to day operation, and subsequent monitoring and review of the travel plan. A budget of up to £30 per household for the distribution of travel information packs and subsequent leaflets and updated information will be allocated. In addition, a separate budget will provide funding for specific measures to be implemented, which will be allocated at the time of the annual review.
This funding mechanism will secure the travel plan for the first 5 years of operation. Funding for continuation of the travel plan beyond this period will be secured through the ground rent from leaseholders and will be incorporated into leaseholders’ agreements. This funding stream will allow the travel plan to operate in perpetuity, subject to the local authority’s requirements.
Redrow Homes 18 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
9 MONITORING AND REVIEW
To establish the success of the travel plan, an effective monitoring and review process must be in place. Monitoring will ensure that that there is compliance with the travel plan, assess the effectiveness of the measures and provide the opportunity for review. However the need to provide ongoing monitoring of the site will be weighed against the results and feedback received from the first year of monitoring. If a low response rate occurs the need for future monitoring will be reassessed.
9.1 Monitoring
The TPC will monitor travel patterns associated with the site on a regular basis over a five period, commencing at first occupation of the site. Monitoring will take place in years 1, 3 and 5 with the potential for residents to continue monitoring thereafter on a voluntary basis.
The monitoring of the plan is important for the following reasons:
• It will demonstrate to the local authority the effectiveness of the measures implemented and the progress being made towards the aims and objectives of the travel plan;
• It justifies the commitment of the TPC and of other resources;
• It maintains support for the travel plan by reporting successes;
• It helps to identify any deficiencies within the travel plan, including any measures that are not effective; and
• The data can be shared with any other nearby residential travel plans as well as inform the local authority and public transport operators of local travel patterns.
Questionnaires will be distributed to all households to monitor travel to and from the site and gain an understanding of travel habits. In addition, traffic surveys will be undertaken to monitor all movements in and out of the site via all modes of travel. These surveys can be used to monitor the number of residents walking, cycling, travelling by car and public transport to the site. The results can then be compared with the mode share targets identified earlier in this travel plan.
Redrow Homes 19 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
The TPC will agree the monitoring programme with the local authority to ensure that the monitoring procedures are appropriate. The TPC will maintain a monitoring table of progress to key travel plan targets based on the results of the travel surveys. This table will be published and distributed by leaflet to all residents.
9.2 Reviewing
The TPC will undertake a review of the travel plan following the results of each monitoring stage. This review will be important in assessing the effectiveness of the measures implemented and to identify areas where modification may be necessary. In particular the following will be assessed:
• The level of car / non-car usage at the site; and
• Comments received from residents.
When reviewing the effectiveness of the travel plan, the following questions will be asked:
• Which areas offer the greatest potential for change / improvement?
• Was the initiative implemented by the target date?
• How well used is each scheme / initiative?
• How much did it cost to introduce?
• Is the review process itself effective?
The TPC will compare the mode share statistics obtained from each monitoring period to the targets set for the development. The TPC may choose to revise these targets, with agreement with the local authority, in order to maintain a realistic goal for the aims and objectives of the travel plan.
The TPC will also investigate the effectiveness of the measures and initiatives being promoted and the contribution they make towards the aims and objectives of the travel plan. The TPC may choose to remove ineffective measures and/or initiatives and implement new measures, in agreement with the local authority.
The TPC will prepare a progress report to include the results of monitoring, details and success of measures implemented and an action plan for the forthcoming period. This will be submitted to the local authority for their review, providing input for travel planning at a strategic level.
Redrow Homes 20 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
10 ACTION PLAN
The measures and initiatives summarised earlier will be implemented in order to target specific objectives of the travel plan within particular timescales. These have been included with the action plan, as set out in the table below.
Table 10.1: Indicative action plan
Action Target date Responsibility Funding
Initial Setup
Exchange contact details 1 month prior to occupation TPC n/a with local authority
Set up travel plan working file 1 month prior to occupation TPC n/a
Obtain public transport 2 weeks prior to occupation TPC n/a timetables
Setup resident database 2 weeks prior to occupation TPC n/a
Objective #1,2 and 3 - Address the access needs of site users, by supporting walking, cycling and public transport
Prepare travel information Redrow 2 weeks prior to occupation TPC packs Homes
Issue travel information Within 7 days of occupation TPC n/a packs to new residents
Redrow Homes 21 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)
Action Target date Responsibility Funding
Monitoring & Review
Distribute travel plan survey Upon each anniversary of Redrow TPC to all households implementation Homes
Collect travel plan surveys Within 3 weeks of issue TPC n/a and analyse results
Submit progress report to Within 3 months of TPC n/a LHA anniversary
Undertake travel plan audit Within 3 months of and modify where TPC n/a anniversary appropriate
Issue progress update to all Within 3 months of TPC n/a residents anniversary
Redrow Homes 22 Residential Travel Plan, Chester Road, Penymynydd 660815-TP (01)