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 2000, CTRL and the electrification of the to 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 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. 3.3.4 Carry out a review to identify locations to implement LA No action currently. footway parking to support traffic management measures to facilitate local traffic movements. Implement only where sufficient footway width can be retained for pedestrians and the mobility impaired. Medium Term 3.3.10 Implement adopted signing strategy derived at action LA ADS and LDS Phase completed. 3.3.1. The need for VMS signs will be considered in future years. 29 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 3.4 – Bus Strategy

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 3.4.1 Set up a Quality Bus Partnership involving the main LA, BOQBP emerging. Adoption local bus operators, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council planned for summer 2005. and County Council. As part of the QBP, all partners to develop a strategy of priorities in order to tackle the main problems, in turn helping the operators decide and target new fleet investment. 3.4.2 Continue consultation with bus operators and frontagers LA, BOThe emerging Quality Bus to identify areas where illegal or uncontrolled parking Partnership considers the need causes delays to buses, particularly in peak periods. for parking restriction alterations Reorganise the parking enforcement visit frequencies and consultation with frontages plan to give a high priority to problem areas on bus will inform this for Royal routes. Introduce new waiting restrictions or bus stop Tunbridge Wells and clearways, where necessary. Southborough outside of the need for a statutory Quality Contract. Parking beta frequencies will be considered in parallel with restriction alterations. 3.4.3 Continue implementation of the existing rolling LA, BO ! Included in LTP2 Bid and programme of bus shelter refurbishment. Identify stops within the Quality Bus requiring improvement and present to J C Decaux as Partnership possible priorities for additional bus passenger shelters, in consultation with local bus operators. 3.4.4 To make the most of the investment made so far in real LA, BO ! Included in LTP2 Bid and time bus stop information, the Councils will work to within the Quality Bus achieve full functionality of the system at the earliest Partnership possible date and seek to cater for all users (including the visually impaired). 3.4.5 Selection of routes for Quality Bus Contracts to be made LA, BO The emerging Quality Bus in consultation with the operators. Once agreed Partnership considers the need improvements have been made by all parties, carry out for service and infrastructure a bus service marketing campaign with route specific improvements to Royal advertising on buses. Carry out specific marketing of Tunbridge Wells and bus routes serving the Longfield Road Area to Southborough outside of the encourage access by non-car modes. need for a statutory Quality Contract. No action currently, 30 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

therefore. 3.4.6 Roll out fitting of GPS systems on buses and at traffic LA, BO Arriva fleet equipped, many light controlled junctions to complement the bus priority signal junctions in RTW and measures elsewhere. Sboro equipped. Further funds included in LTP2 Bid. 3.4.7 Seek enhancements to bus services and facilities to On-going new development through appropriate developer contributions. 3.4.8 Investigate the feasibility of providing express bus ! Crowborough Express Bus LA, BO ! On-going services between Crowborough and Royal Tunbridge (Proposal B12) Wells for town centre employees. Work closely with existing and future town centre employers to identify sources of funding, including possible subsidy of season tickets. Implement agreed service. 31 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 3.5 – Rail Strategy

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 3.5.1 Establish stronger working relationship with local Train LA, BO, On-going Operating Companies, Network Rail and the SRA to TOCs/NR negotiate for improved services to be delivered to the Borough via the rail franchise. 3.5.2 Ensure that land is reserved for the re-opening of the ! Tunbridge Wells Central – Eridge LA, TOCs/NR ! Completed Tunbridge Wells Central to Eridge Iine. Railway Line (Proposal R1) 3.5.3 At High Brooms introduce new pedestrian crossing ! High Brooms Rail Station (Proposal LA, BO, DEV ! Completed facilities and bus lay-bys to allow better interchange. E2) ! High Brooms Rail Station (Proposal ! No action currently but E4) footway enhancement included as part of lay-by works. 3.5.4 Parking Zones for areas approximately 800m around the ! Tunbridge Wells Central Access LA, DEV ! Some alterations to RPZ retail centre and railway station which give priority to Zone (Residential) (Proposal F10) undertaken as part of residents and short-stay parking. annual traffic review 3.5.5 Ensure that local employers, through local fora, LA On-going encourage use of rail where possible in their Travel Plans. 3.5.6 Ensure land is reserved for an extension to the car park ! Ashurst Railway Station (Proposal LA ! Completed at Ashurst railway station. C6)

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Action Plan 3.6 – Cycle Strategy

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 3.6.1 Prioritise the proposed cycle network for implementation ! Pembury Road Cycle Route LA ! Completed through an assessment of likely demand and accident ! Barnetts Wood to Longfield Road ! Included in LTP2 Bid statistics. Aim to construct continuous sections, clearly ! Colebrook Cycle Link (Proposal E7) ! Completed linking major centres of activity. Commence ! Longfield Road between Dowding ! Included in TWBC construction. Way and Kingstanding Way programme for 2005/06 and (Proposal E9) development contributions. 3.6.2 Review and standardise the operation times of existing ! A26 [London Road, Southborough LA, BO ! Partially complete remainder shared bus/cycle routes to cater for school and work and St John’s Road] (Proposal PR5) included in LTP2 Bid commuting. 3.6.3 Introduce cycle parking standards as part of the Local LA Completed Plan Review. 3.6.4 Review the provision and usage of current cycle storage LA Cycle routes leaflet produced. facilities in the towns and produce a plan for introduction Revision will consider current of further facilities where necessary. parking provision and need for future enhancements. 3.6.5 Participate actively in National Bike Week and other LA On-going initiatives to raise the awareness of cycling. 3.6.6 Introduce and promote system for rapid response to LA No specific action currently. reports of damaged cycleways and cycle lanes. Standard KCC inspections and fault reporting mechanism provides a basic system for damage repairs. 3.6.7 Require developers to prepare a Travel Plan including LA, DEV On-going proposals for inclusion of facilities for cyclists. 3.6.8 Seek enhancements to cycle routes and facilities to new LA, DEV On-going development through appropriate developer contributions. Medium Term 3.6.9 Construct remaining priority sections of the cycle ! St John’s Road south of Powder Mill LA, DEV ! Included in TWBC network and provide additional secure cycle storage Lane (Proposal B1) programme for 2005/06 facilities in the town centres and at major trip destinations. Seek developer contributions where appropriate. Ensure all road and access crossings on proposed cycle routes are safe by design. 3.6.10 Begin to implement the strategy for new toucan ! St John’s Road south of Powder Mill LA, DEV ! Included in TWBC 34 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

crossings, the conversion of pelican crossings to Lane (Proposal B1) programme for 2005/06 toucans at major road crossings and the inclusion of ! Sandhurst Road Toucan Crossing ! Committed as part of cycle crossing facilities at traffic signal controlled (Proposal E6) development junctions. Seek developer contributions as appropriate. In addition, ensure all road and access crossings on proposed cycle routes are safe. 3.6.11 Liaise with major employees as part of their Travel Plan LA On-going development to identify opportunities for employers to provide facilities for cycling employees. 35 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 3.7 – Pedestrian Strategy

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 3.7.1 Carry out an accessibility audit of the core town centre LA Undertaken for Town Centre as areas with the support of the Access Group. Review all part of Pedestrian Facilities existing pedestrian crossings to ensure that pedestrian Audit. Prioritised list of actions phases are sufficient to meet demands and that waiting areas; tactile paving; flush kerbs and pedestrian refuges established. Some actions meet minimum requirements. Prepare a programme of undertaken others included in improvements needed to facilitate movement around the TWBC programme for 2005/06 town centre, including reference to the mobility impaired. Within the audit, give consideration to providing further pedestrianised or pedestrian dominated areas. 3.7.2 Continue the arrangements for rapid response to reports LA No specific action currently. of damaged footways and trip hazards and introduce a Standard KCC inspections and performance target for rectifying trip hazards within 3 fault reporting mechanism hours. provides a basic system for damage repairs. 3.7.3 Ensure through the planning process that adequate LA On-going provision is made for pedestrians as part of new developments. Medium Term 3.7.5 Implement a prioritised programme of improvements to ! Sandhurst Road Toucan Crossing LA ! Committed as part of pedestrian crossings and footways. (Proposal E6) development ! London Road/Yew Tree ! Completed Road/Speldhurst Road junction (Proposal D6) 36 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 3.8 – Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 3.8.1 Where particular parking hazards or problems exist ! Bayhall Road/Pembury Road LA Some alterations undertaken as investigate revising the restrictions and modifying the junction (Proposal A5) part of annual traffic review. enforcement regime. Parking beats set by Parking Services. 3.8.2 Increased awareness of the design requirements for the LA On-going mobility and visually impaired would be developed through liaison with representative bodies. 3.8.3 A thorough review of all crossing facilities as required LA Undertaken for Town Centre as with particular reference to: part of Pedestrian Facilities − Use and quality of tactile paving and flush kerbs. Audit. Prioritised list of actions − Location of push button units on pelican/toucan established. Some actions crossings and adequate provision of facilities for the undertaken others included in TWBC programme for 2005/06 blind and deaf. − Review pedestrian green times to ensure elderly and young people have sufficient time to cross safely. − Review provision of pedestrian refuges to ensure adequate provision for pushchairs. 3.8.4 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 appropriate route 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. 3.8.5 Implement other parking restrictions for amenity LA ! Some alterations purposes. undertaken as part of annual traffic review. 3.8.6 Create zones for areas approximately 800m around the ! Tunbridge Wells Central Access ! LA, DEV, ! Some RPZ alterations 37 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

retail centre and railway station which gives priority to Zone (Residential) (Proposal F10) TOCs/NR undertaken as part of residents and short-stay parking. annual traffic review. 3.8.7 Implement improved pedestrian crossing facilities ! Linden Park Road (Proposal F14) LA ! Completed 3.8.8 As redevelopment of the town centre takes place, seek LA On-going opportunities to reduce private non-residential parking. 3.8.9 Develop and implement a local signing and pedestrian ! London Road/Nevill Street junction LA ! Included in LTP2 Bid priority schemes to improve linkages between the High (Proposal B9) Street, the Pantiles and Union Square. ! Linden Park Road (Proposal F14) ! Completed Medium Term 3.8.10 Implement adopted signing strategy derived at action LA ADS and LDS Phase completed. 3.8.4. The need for VMS signs will be considered in future years. 38 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 3.9 – Southborough

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 3.9.1 The operation of the Yew Tree Road/St John’s ! London Road/Yew Tree LA ! Completed Road/Speldhurst Road junction will be reviewed to Road/Speldhurst Road junction identify areas for improvement, including the provision of (Proposal D6) turning lanes, re-siting of the conflicting pedestrian crossing just north of the junction, and improved cycle and pedestrian facilities at the junction itself. Medium term 3.9.2 The locations and standard of current pedestrian LA Undertaken for Town Centre as facilities will be reviewed and amended, with particular part of Pedestrian Facilities reference to: Audit. Prioritised list of actions − Location and width of facilities to ensure they serve established. Some actions the pedestrian needs. undertaken others included in − Use and quality of tactile paving and flush kerbs. TWBC programme for 2005/06 − Location of push button units on pelican/toucan crossings and adequate provision of facilities for the blind and deaf. − Pedestrian green times to ensure elderly and young people have sufficient time to cross safely. − Provision of pedestrian refuges to ensure adequate provision for pushchairs. 3.9.3 Improve London Road/Yew Tree Road/Speldhurst Road ! London Road/Yew Tree LA, DEV ! Completed junction to allow improved operation for all users. Road/Speldhurst Road junction (Proposal D6) 3.9.7 St John’s Road and London Road have already been ! St John’s Road south of Powder Mill LA, DEV ! Included in TWBC provided with cycle routes along significant sections of Lane (Proposal B1) programme for 2005/06 their length. Any gaps will be filled in order to provide continuous cycle routes between Bidborough Ridge and Queens Road. These will be complemented by a cycle link from High Brooms, via Brokes Way and across land at The Ridgewaye. Secure cycle storage facilities will also be put in place at suitable locations. 39 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 3.10 – Longfield Road

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 3.10.1 Continue to lobby the DfT to prioritise the dualling of the ! A21/Longfield Road junction LA, CG On-going A21 trunk road between Tonbridge and Pembury (Proposal E1) Bypass, including the grade separation of the Longfield Road junction, to improve access to the area. 3.10.2 Seek further enhancements of the existing bus services BO, LA On-going better to cover evening travel to and from the recreational facilities in the area. 3.10.3 Seek to provide a dedicated bus lay-by outside High ! High Brooms Railway station BO, TOCs/NR, ! Completed Brooms station. (Proposal E2) LA 3.10.4 To provide high quality pedestrian and cycle access to ! Colebrook Cycle Link (Proposal E7) LA, DEV ! Completed and through the Longfield Road area, complete the ! Barnetts Wood to Longfield Road ! Included in LTP2 Bid network of segregated and shared segregated ! Longfield Road between Dowding ! Included in TWBC Way and Kingstanding Way pedestrian/cycle paths. programme for 2005/06 and (Proposal E9) development contributions

3.10.5 Develop an outline travel plan for the Longfield Road LA Longfield Road Travel Planning area in partnership with local companies. forum established to inform best practice for the area. Experience from inside and outside borough informs Travel Plan preparation. 3.10.6 Contributions to new transport infrastructure to serve LA On-going new development to be sought, based upon existing levels of transport access. Medium term 3.10.8 Signalise junctions to improve access to major ! Longfield Road/Kingstanding Way LA/DEV ! Completed development sites. signalisation (Proposal E8) 40 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 4.0 – Paddock Wood

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 4.0.1 The Councils will liaise with (inter alia) the Access ! Hop Pocket approach to railway LA, CG, ! Included in LTP2 Bid Group, Network Rail, TOCs and the SRA to encourage station (Proposal I2) TOCs/NR improvements in access to Paddock Wood station. ! Paddock Wood railway station ! Included in LTP2 Bid (Proposal I3) ! Railway Station Car Park. (Proposal ! Included in LTP2 Bid I19) 4.0.2 Consult with residents about the introduction of a ! Parking controls close to the railway LA, TOCs/NR ! Completed Residents’ Parking Zone around the station north and station (Proposal I15) south of the railway line and implement. 4.0.3 The layout of the Elm Tree junction will be reviewed to ! Junction of Church Road and Queen LA ! Included in LTP2 Bid assess the need for safety improvements. Local Street (Proposal I1) landowners will be consulted with regard to vegetation management. 4.0.4 Identify through discussion with pupils and staff the ! Mascall’s School LA ! Included in LTP2 Bid need for safety or other improvements on routes to Mascall’s School. Implementation linked to provision of cycle lanes. 4.0.5 Ensure land is reserved for a bus/rail interchange. ! Paddock Wood railway station LA ! Included in LTP2 Bid (Proposal I3) 4.0.6 Ensure land is reserved for an extension to the car park ! Railway Station Car Park (Proposal LA ! Completed at Paddock Wood railway station. I19) 4.0.7 Undertake the March annual data collections. Carry out LA, BO, No action currently. assessments to inform yearly funding bids. TOCs/NR 4.0.8 Collect modal information for rural towns in 2005/2006. LA, BO, No action currently. TOCs/NR 4.0.9 Contributions to new transport infrastructure to serve LA On-going new development to be sought, based upon existing levels of transport access. 41 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 5.0 – Cranbrook

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 5.0.1 Existing parking restrictions should be enforced to aid ! High Street Parking enforcement LA Parking betas determined by traffic movement in the town. (Proposal G9) Parking Services. Frequencies will increase as numbers of parking attendants increase. 5.0.2 Identify the scope for the provision of cycle lanes, cycle LA, BO Included in LTP2 Bid routes, additional pedestrian crossings and dedicated bus lay-bys. 5.0.3 Improve bus waiting facilities. ! High Street outside HSBC Bank BO ! Included in LTP2 Bid (Proposal G6) ! Angley School bus stop (Proposal ! Included in LTP2 Bid G7) 5.0.4 Carry out an audit of pedestrian facilities and prepare ! Waterloo Road footway LA ! Included in LTP2 Bid prioritised list of improvements, including making improvements (Proposal G5) provision for the mobility impaired. 5.0.5 Commence introduction of general speed reduction ! Gateways on main approaches. LA ! Included in LTP2 Bid within the town on safety grounds. (Proposal G4) 5.0.6 Undertake the March annual data collections. Carry out LA, BO, No action currently. assessments to inform yearly funding bids. TOCs/NR 5.0.7 Collect modal information for rural towns in 2005/2006. LA, BO, No action currently. TOCs/NR 5.0.8 Contributions to new transport infrastructure to serve LA On-going new development to be sought, based upon existing levels of transport access. 42 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 6.0 – Hawkhurst

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 6.0.1 Carry out a detailed study of the operation of the ! Rye Road/Cranbrook Road junction LA ! Included in TWBC A268/A229 junction and seek further enhancements to (Proposal H5) programme for 2005/06 pedestrian facilities at the junction to provide for the ! Ockley Road footway (Proposal H2) ! Included in LTP2 Bid mobility impaired. Implement proposed changes. 6.0.2 Provide sympathetically designed gateway signing ! Gateway treatments commencing at LA ! Completed (including name plates with local design features). Iddenden/Sawyers Green (Proposal Investigate opportunities for interactive speed limit signs H7) 6.0.3 Pursue a School Travel Plan for the new primary school LA ! Completed off Rye Road. 6.0.4 The condition of the main footways should be reviewed LA Included in LTP2 Bid and a remedial works programme devised for surfacing and signing. 6.0.5 Cycle parking should be provided in Hawkhurst to ! Hawkhurst Centre (Proposal H8) LA ! Included in LTP2 Bid facilitate cycling trips. 6.0.6 Undertake the March annual data collections. Carry out LA, BO, No action currently. assessments to inform yearly funding bids TOCs/NR 6.0.7 Collect modal information for rural towns in 2005/2006 LA, BO, No action currently. TOCs/NR 6.0.8 Contributions to new transport infrastructure to serve LA On-going new development to be sought, based upon existing levels of transport access. 43 Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 7.1 – Management of Traffic and Heavy Goods Vehicles

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 7.1.1 Review the nature of existing rural direction, advisory LA No action currently. and mandatory signing strategies for all routes, including A and B classified roads. The revised signing strategy should identify HGV routes to be implemented through maintenance and signing review processes, extending into the medium term. Signs on unclassified rural lanes should only show the next rural settlement, to deter through-traffic. 7.1.2 A network of signed advisory routes will be identified for LA No action currently. the Borough that directs through-traffic onto the highest standard routes and identifies the least vulnerable route into each village for local deliveries. The signing strategy for the rural area will need to be co-ordinated with proposals for the urban area such as those relating to access to the industrial areas of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Self-enforcement will be a key element of the design and specification. 7.1.3 Where possible, direction signs will be changed to LA No action currently. reflect the new signing strategy as part of ongoing maintenance programmes.

Action Plan 7.2 – Rural, Public and Community Transport Services

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 7.2.1 A detailed assessment of scheduled bus services, LA, BO, No action currently. including first and last bus times, integration with rail TOCs/NR timetables and school start and finish times and provision of accessible transport (low-floor buses, etc) will be completed. This will include an analysis of demand patterns, utilisation of vehicles, areas covered and known service delivery problems and the need for low-floor services. Consultation with existing and potential users of the services, and with providers, will form part of this assessment. Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 7.3 – Villages

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 7.3.1 Supporting and encouraging the development of School All villages On-going Travel Plans with particular reference to the introduction of measures to increasing walking, cycling (for older pupils) and car sharing. 7.3.2 Provide school warning signs, zigzag markings and All villages Included in LTP2 Bid as part of appropriate pedestrian barriers outside all schools. general village action 7.3.3 Provide bus service information at all existing bus stops. All villages No action currently. 7.3.4 Carry out a signing “cull” to remove any redundant, All villages Included in LTP2 Bid as part of inappropriate or misleading signing from the village general village action environment. 7.3.5 Provide gateway features sympathetically designed All villages Included in LTP2 Bid as part of (including village name plates with local design features) general village action and consider the provision of interactive signs, where locally supported. 7.3.6 Identify the extent of current speed restrictions and All villages Included in LTP2 Bid as part of extend 30mph and 40mph. Consider introducing self- general village action enforcing speed limit of 20mph in consultation with local residents. 7.3.7 Identify high risk school approaches through accident All villages Included in LTP2 Bid as part of and safety audits. general village action 7.3.8 Through analysis of the accident database identify All villages Included in LTP2 Bid as part of possible sites for speed cameras. general village action 7.3.9 Provide 2-3 cycle parking stands, of an appropriate All villages Included in LTP2 Bid as part of design, at main attractors, e.g. village shops and village general village action halls. 7.3.10 When the Lamberhurst Bypass is completed in 2004 All villages Completed seek complementary village centre schemes to ensure no additional traffic is attracted into the village, traffic is calmed on the steep gradient of the A21 and pedestrian and cycle facilities are provided or enhanced. 7.3.11 The Councils will lobby for additional funding for All villages No action currently. maintenance and vegetation management. 7.3.12 Carry out an audit of pedestrian crossing facilities within All villages Included in LTP2 Bid as part of village, including dropped kerbs. Ensure suitable general village action facilities are provided for the mobility impaired. Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 7.4 – Country Lanes

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 7.4.1 Carefully assess through the planning process new Rural areas borough-wide LA On-going development proposals that will require access along country lanes. 7.4.2 Conduct a signing and road marking ‘cull’ and street Rural areas borough-wide LA Some work done in rural lane furniture inspection and, where necessary, replace with near Cranbrook and Hawkhurst. sympathetically designed street furniture. SPG adopted to inform future works in rural areas. 7.4.3 Introduce entry treatments where country lanes join Rural areas borough-wide LA Some work done to rural lane classified roads. entries near Cranbrook and Hawkhurst. SPG adopted to inform future works in rural areas. 7.4.4 Actively seek opportunities to improve pedestrian, cyclist Rural areas borough-wide LA, CG On-going and equestrian facilities in conjunction with work on long-distance routes carried out by others. 7.4.5 The Councils will lobby for additional funding for Rural areas borough-wide LA No action currently. maintenance and vegetation management. Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Action Plan Extract

Action Plan 8.0 – School Travel

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 8.0.1 The Councils will encourage schools to prepare School LA On-going Travel Plans both through the planning process and where transport benefits can be gained. 8.0.2 Identify the need for new facilities through assessment LA Included in LTP2 Bid of accident data, questionnaire results and size of school. 8.0.3 Implement walking buses where initial discussions are LA On-going already underway and where further opportunities arise. 8.0.4 Commence discussions with bus operators about BO, LA Work on Quality Bus concessionary fare services and modified routes. Partnership, School Travel Plans and transport forum will guide this. 8.0.5 Work in partnership with schools, the Local Education Work on Quality Bus Authority and bus operators to identify where new Partnership, School Travel school bus services will be appropriate Plans and transport forum will guide this. 8.0.6 Review and standardise the operation times of existing LA, BO Partially complete, remainder on-carriageway bus/cycle routes. included in LTP2 Bid. 8.0.7 Develop an education programme based on LA A specific education programme experiences in other authorities. has not been developed by TWBC but, working with KCC, guidance has been prepared for road safety and travel planning initiatives. 8.0.8 Instigate safe trail logo design and road safety LA A formal “safe trail” logo has not awareness campaigns. been prepared although KCC have been approached. Work with schools on travel planning initiatives includes safety awareness initiatives. Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Proposed Schemes Extract

Action Plan 9.0 – Travel Plans

Implementing Action Short Term Location Progress at June 2005 Agency 9.0.1 The Councils will continue to develop an internet based LA Site developed with KCC, car sharing scheme and will promote this to other reviewed and relaunch organisations. programmed. Promotion continuing. 9.0.2 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council will develop a Travel LA Completed Plan. 9.0.3 Continue to sponsor existing awareness campaigns for LA On-going alternative travel and investigate new initiatives such as ‘No Car Days’ and ‘Bike to Work Days’. 9.0.4 The Councils will liaise with targeted companies and LA On-going make presentations to them on the benefits of Travel Plans and how easy they could be to develop. These will include large employers or small employers clustered in a geographical area such as within a shopping centre. 9.0.5 Continue internal liaison between the Highway and LA On-going Planning Authorities to ensure Travel Plan requirements are included in the planning process. 9.0.6 Through the planning process implement revised Local LA On-going Plan parking standards to complement the introduction of Travel Plans. 9.0.7 Set up employee travel fora to bring together companies LA On-going in a similar geographical area or with similar needs, for example a Royal Tunbridge Wells Business Travel Forum. 9.0.8 Subject to performance assessment, the Kentcarshare LA On-going software will be rolled out to major employers who express interest. 9.0.9 As more Travel Plans are negotiated the Councils will LA A model travel plan has not be able to develop ‘model’ Travel Plans to provide been prepared but bets practice guidance and ensure consistency in the planning within the borough and process and in discussions with current employers. experience from outside the borough has informed advice to developers and organisations. Tunbridge Wells Borough Transport Strategy – Proposed Schemes Extract