Action Plan 2.0 – Strategic Transport Provision
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23 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract Action Plan 2.0 – Strategic Transport Provision Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 2.0.1 Lobby Central Government to implement the LA On-going recommendations of the “Access to Hastings Multi- Modal Study” to improve strategic rail and road provision within the Borough. 2.0.2 Continue to support, in principle, the proposals for On-going Thameslink 2000, CTRL and the electrification of the London to Uckfield line. 2.0.3 Initiate discussions with the TOCs, Network Rail and the ! Tunbridge Wells – Eridge Railway LA, TOCs/NR ! On-going SRA regarding the transport needs of the Borough, Line (Proposal R1) levels of service and investment. Actions for the Councils to assist in delivering the improved services should be identified. 2.0.4 Continue to lobby the Government to prioritise the ! A21/Longfield Road junction LA, CG ! On-going dualling of the A21 trunk road between Tonbridge and (Proposal E1) Pembury Bypass, including the upgrading of the Longfield Road junction. 2.0.5 Make provision for a roadside service area at Kippings Completed Cross. 2.0.6 The Councils will lobby the Government for LA On-going improvements to the A21 south of Kippings Cross. 2.0.7 The Councils will support, in principle, the delivery of On-going improvements to the A228. 2.0.8 The Councils will lobby the Government for the provision LA, CG On-going of east facing slip roads on the M25 and M26 to relieve the A26. 2.0.9 The Councils will seek to implement, or influence the On-going implementation of, schemes that enhance long distance walking, cycling and equestrian routes throughout the Borough. Medium Term 2.0.10 Lobby the SRA for appropriate capital investment in rail LA, CG On-going services to meet the Borough’s needs. 2.0.11 Continue to lobby the Government and SRA for ! Tunbridge Wells – Eridge Railway LA, CG On-going appropriate capital investment in strategic road and rail Line (Proposal R1) improvements for the Borough. 24 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract 25 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract Action Plan 3.1 – Royal Tunbridge Wells and Southborough Town Centre Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 3.1.1 In consultation with bus and rail Transport Operating LA, BO, Frameworks to be developed as Companies, derive a Monitoring Framework to assess TOCs/NR part of Quality Bus Partnership individual proposals; modal share; actions; and to set and as part of works with new the basis for the mid-term review (2006/2007). Train Operating Company Incorporate a mechanism for the collection of bus and rail patronage figures. 3.1.2 Undertake the March annual data collections. Carry out LA, BO, KCC October cordon counts assessments to inform yearly funding bids. TOCs/NR undertaken. Framework for future data collections to be established with KCC as part of LTP monitoring. 3.1.3 Review safety records on radial routes within 100m of • Tunbridge Wells Grammar School LA ! Included in LTP2 Bid schools and, in conjunction with the School Travel for Boys (A26) Strategy identified in this document, identify a • The Skinners’ School (A26) ! Included in LTP2 Bid programme of improvements. • Beechwood Sacred Heart (A264) ! Included in LTP2 Bid • St Gregory’s Comprehensive School ! Included in LTP2 Bid (A26) ! Included in LTP2 Bid • Tunbridge Wells High School (A264) • Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar ! Included in LTP2 Bid School (A26) 3.1.4 Review the operation of traffic signal and priority ! Pembury Road/Halls Hole Road LA ! Included in LTP2 Bid junctions and signalised crossings with a view to junction improvement (Proposal A1) improving efficiency and enhancing protection of ! Pembury Road/Sandhurst Road ! Included in LTP2 Bid vulnerable road users. Identify a programme of junction (Proposal A2) improvements and rank priorities. Carry out any ! Pembury Road/Calverley Park ! Included in LTP2 Bid changes not requiring civil engineering or substantial Gardens junction (Proposal A4) electrical works. ! Bayhall Road/Pembury Road ! Included in TWBC 2005/06 junction (Proposal A5) Programme ! London Road/Church Road junction ! Included in LTP2 Bid (Proposal B6) ! St John’s Road/Yew Tree ! Completed Road/Speldhurst Road junction (Proposal D6) 3.1.5 ! Review parking enforcement visit frequencies and ! A26 LA Parking beat reviews target a high level of enforcement on the main ! A264 undertaken by Parking Services. 26 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract transport routes in peak periods. ! A267 These are to be informed by strategic principles in the future. 3.1.6 ! Commence implementation of priority cycle network ! Pembury Road/Halls Hole Road ! LA, DEV ! Included in LTP2 Bid improvements and changes to traffic signals and junction improvement (Proposal A1) crossings. ! Pembury Road/Sandrock Road ! Included in LTP2 Bid junction improvements (Proposal A3) ! Barnetts Wood to Longfield Road ! Included in LTP2 Bid ! Colebrook Cycle Link (Proposal E7) ! Completed 3.1.7 Work with major local employers to discuss ! Woodsgate Corner, Pembury LA, BO, DEV Informed by the Local Plan implementation of Park and Ride sites and carry out (Proposal PR1 Inspectors’ report a review is to travel surveys to identify priority order for construction of ! London Road, Southborough be undertaken of the P&R the sites. (Proposal PR2 strategy for Tunbridge Wells as ! Langton Road, Langton Green part of the TWBC 2005/06 (Proposal PR3 programme. ! Longfield Road (Proposal PR4) 3.1.8 As part of redevelopment of major sites restrict provision LA, BO, DEV On-going of long-stay parking and require financial contribution to transport improvements including Park and Ride. 3.1.9 The Councils, in partnership with East Sussex County ! Crowborough Express Bus Service LA, BO On-going Council, bus operators and major town centre (Proposal B12) employers, seek to introduce a peak hour express bus service from Crowborough to Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre. 3.1.10 Contributions to new transport infrastructure to serve LA On-going new development to be sought, based upon existing levels of transport access. Medium Term 3.1.12 To support the Park and Ride proposals for Longfield LA, DEV, BOOn-going Road, investigate a convenient and reliable route for buses between Longfield Road and the town centre. Seek developer contributions where appropriate. 3.1.14 Continue implementation of priority cycle network ! Town centre to Oak Road cycle LA, DEV ! Associated with improvements and changes to traffic signals and route development crossings. ! Town centre to Rusthall cycle route ! Included in LTP2 Bid (Proposal C7) 3.1.18 Undertake detailed design for bus priority measures, in ! A26 [London Road, Southborough LA, BO ! Design commence conjunction with the Park and Ride assessment. and St John’s Road] (Proposal PR5) ! A264 [Pembury Road] (Proposal ! Outline design undertaken PR6) 27 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract Action Plan 3.2 – Urban Parking Strategy Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 3.2.1 In conjunction with the Borough Council’s Highways and LA On-going Transportation Service seek to identify where particular hazards or problems exist revise the restrictions and modify the enforcement regime. 3.2.2 For new developments and re-development LA On-going opportunities apply Local Plan Review – Second Deposit Copy parking standards as maximum parking provision standards, with a view to further reductions in parking provision in the future. Within the town centre confirm the designation of the Tunbridge Wells Central Parking Zone (Commercial) and Tunbridge Wells Central Access Zone (Residential) and apply reduced parking standards. 3.2.3 Complement the Tunbridge Wells Central Access Zone ! Tunbridge Wells Central Access LA, DEV On-going (Residential) for areas approximately 800m around the Zone (Residential) (Proposal F10) retail centre and central railway station (identified in the Local Plan Review – Second Deposit Copy) through the further introduction of Residents Parking Zones which give priority to residents and short-stay parking. Seek developer contributions where appropriate. 3.2.4 Through the preparation of a Local Parking Plan, review LA Parking Plans are currently not the parking enforcement plan to integrate priorities with proposed. the objectives of the Transport Strategy. 3.2.5 Begin to raise awareness of the role of parking controls LA No action currently. in the long-term future of the town centre as part of the consultation process. Communicate the principles and objectives of the plan to local people. 28 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract Action Plan 3.3 – Traffic Management and Traffic Calming Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 3.3.1 A review of existing signing strategies within the town LA ADS and LDS Phase completed. centre, and the development of a detailed plan to firstly The need for VMS signs will be rationalise existing signing and, in the Medium Term, considered in future years provide a revised signing system in line with long term traffic management and parking control goals. The existing traffic signing to major traffic attractors will be reviewed to identify the most suitable routes for goods traffic. The role of Variable Message Signing (VMS) for route and parking signing should be considered in developing the signing strategy for possible implementation in the Long Term. 3.3.2 Consultation with residents, businesses, the Local LA No action currently. Education Authority and schools will be undertaken prior to the detailed planning and implementation of Home Zone areas and traffic calmed routes. 3.3.3 Further work to assess the merits of implementing traffic LA All identified areas assessed calming in the local neighbourhood centres identified in against criterion. Prioritised list the Local Plan. to be considered by Members.