Beths Grammar School, Bexley

Proposed School Extension, Beths Grammar School, Bexley

TRAVEL PLAN August 2020

Prepared for: Beths Grammar School

TPS Project Number: P1432 TPS Project Name: Beths Grammar School, Bexley Date: August 2020

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Project Name P1432_20200806_Beths Grammar School_ Travel Plan

Issue 1 Revision 1 Revision 2 Revision 3

Remarks: Draft Final

Date: 07/07/2020 06/08/2020

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Contents

Chapter Title Page

1...... INTRODUCTION ...... 1 Introduction ...... 1 Site Location and Development Proposals ...... 1 Commitment to Travel Planning ...... 2 Travel Plan Vision ...... 2 Travel Plan Aims and Objectives ...... 2 Report Structure ...... 3 2...... POLICY CONTEXT ...... 4 What is a Travel Plan? ...... 4 National Policy Context ...... 4 Local Policy ...... 6 3...... ACCESSIBILITY ...... 10 Introduction ...... 10 PTAL / TIM Assessment ...... 16 Summary ...... 18 4...... EXPECTED TRAVEL PATTERNS ...... 19 Travel Survey – Staff & Pupils ...... 19 5...... TRAVEL PLAN MEASURES ...... 21 Introduction ...... 21 Travel Plan Management and Resources ...... 21 6...... TARGETS, MONITORING & REPORTING ...... 27 Introduction ...... 27 Travel Plan Targets ...... 27 Monitoring & Reporting ...... 27

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1. INTRODUCTION

Introduction

1.1 TPS Transport Consultants (TPS) has been appointed by Beths Grammar School to prepare a Travel Plan to accompany a planning application for a proposed extension to the school, to provide enhanced Sixth Form facilities.

Site Location and Development Proposals

1.2 Beths Grammar School is located to the north of Bexley town centre and is an established selective academy for boy’s aged between 11 – 16 years, with a mixed Sixth Form. The site is bound to the north by the River Shuttle and the A2 East Rochester Way, whilst to the east and south it is bound by residential dwellings; to the west the school abuts fields and allotments.

1.3 The site location is illustrated in Figure 1.1 below, whilst a site layout is provided at Appendix A.

Figure 1.1: Site Location

Indicative Site Location

(Source: Google Maps)

1.4 The proposal seeks to increase the capacity of the Sixth Form, providing 7 additional classrooms for general use, alongside ancillary uses including enhanced dining and kitchen

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facilities. A learning resource centre (LRC) is also proposed. The development proposals will be provided in a new 3-storey block located in the western part of the existing campus. As a result of the proposals, the capacity of the Sixth Form will increase from 658 pupils to c.700; an increase of 42 pupils, in addition, there will be an uplift of 3 staff. As part of the proposals,

access to the school via Hartford Road on the southern site boundary will be retained.

Commitment to Travel Planning

1.5 Beths Grammar School recognises the responsibility it has to minimise the number of vehicular trips generated by the school and its expansion; not only to help reduce the amount of traffic on local roads, but also to reduce parking demand and improve road safety. It also has a role to play to encourage staff and pupils to be fit and healthy (through increase or uptake of

active travel).

1.6 The school is, therefore, committed to engaging with staff, pupils and parents, in order to maximise the use of sustainable travel modes, wherever possible.

Travel Plan Vision

1.7 The vision for this Travel Plan is:

“To make the school a place where staff, parents and pupils can make fully informed travel choices and, in doing so, can reduce their reliance upon the private car and the resultant impact upon the local environment.”

Travel Plan Aims and Objectives

1.8 To achieve this vision, the aim of this document is to:

Minimise the impact the school has upon the environment and local highway network by promoting the use of sustainable travel options above less sustainable modes. Reflecting these aims, the objectives of this Travel Plan document are to:

 Demonstrate the range of travel options available to staff and pupils/parents;  Maximise the use of sustainable travel modes amongst staff and pupils through effective promotion and engagement; and  Use suitable monitoring and reporting mechanisms to assess, over time, the impact of the measures within this Travel Plan.

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Report Structure

1.9 Following this introductory section:

Section 2 - describes the transport planning policy context within which this Travel Plan has been developed;

Section 3 - details the accessibility of the school, focusing on the means by which staff and pupils can access the site by non-car modes of travel;

Section 4 - provides an overview of anticipated staff and student mode share, with reference to data from recent a staff and student survey;

Section 5 - identifies the measures that the school is committed to introducing to help minimise the traffic impact of the proposals and encourage increased uptake of active and sustainable travel modes; and

Section 6 - describes the targets for modal shift, along with monitoring and reporting mechanisms.

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2. POLICY CONTEXT

What is a Travel Plan?

2.1 A Travel Plan is a general term for a package of measures, tailored to the needs of an individual site or organisation and aimed at promoting greener, cleaner travel choices and reducing reliance on the car. It involves the development of a set of mechanisms, initiatives and targets that together can enable a developer or organisation to reduce the impact of travel and transport on the environment, whilst also bringing a number of other benefits to individuals, whether they be staff, parents, pupils or visitors.

2.2 A Travel Plan is a dynamic process that will grow and develop with time and in accordance with the changing circumstances of a site and the environment in which it is to be delivered. It is not a one-off event to be undertaken and completed, nor is it a document to be produced and put on a shelf.

2.3 Whilst this Travel Plan report is, therefore, being developed to support a planning application, it will need to be flexible and dynamic enough to take account of the evolving requirements and circumstances of the school and will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

National Policy Context

Government White Paper: Creating Growth, Cutting Carbon – Making Sustainable Local Transport Happen (DfT, 2011)

2.4 In its Integrated Transport White Paper, a wide range of measures to deal with congestion and pollution are set out. The White Paper highlights the need for action at both a national level as well as within a local context.

2.5 In addition, the White Paper identifies the costs of transport - in particular, the issues surrounding delay, pollution, health problems, and accidents all caused by local congestion. Recognising this, it states that access to sustainable travel modes and improving accessibility can:

“Make a significant contribution to public health and quality of life”.

2.6 In terms of public transport improvements, the White Paper stresses the need to make public transport more attractive so that it provides a viable alternative to car journeys, especially for trips of less than five miles.

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2.7 The White Paper also outlines the need for positive influences upon travel behaviour, including ‘nudge’ theory, which is concerned with soft promotion of public transport and identifying targets (people) susceptible to changes in travel behaviour. Section 4 describes the measures that the school will introduce in this regard.

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF - DCLG, February 2019)

2.8 The revised National Planning Policy Framework was published in February 2019 and sets out the government’s planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. This revised Framework updates the previous National Planning Policy Framework, published in July 2018.

2.9 The current iteration continues to encourage development through the planning system, with a presumption in favour of sustainable development.

2.10 The NPPF states that “Development should only be prevented or refused on highways grounds if there would be an unacceptable impact on highway safety, or the residual cumulative impacts on the road network would be severe” (Paragraph 109). Whilst Paragraph 110 sets out that development proposals should seek:

 Give priority first to pedestrian and cycle movements, both within the scheme and connecting with neighbouring areas; and second – so far as possible – to facilitate access to high quality public transport, with layouts that maximise the catchment area for bus or other public transport services, and appropriate facilities that encourage public transport use;

 Address the needs of people with disabilities and reduced mobility in relation to all modes of transport;

 Create places that are safe, secure and attractive – which minimise the scope for conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles, avoid unnecessary street clutter, and respond to local character and design standards;

 Allow for the efficient delivery of goods, and access by service and emergency vehicles; and

 Be designed to enable charging of plug-in and other ultra-low emission vehicles in safe, accessible and convenient locations.

2.11 The NPPF defines a Travel Plan as:

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“A long-term management strategy for an organisation or site that seeks to deliver sustainable transport objectives through action and is articulated in a document that is regularly reviewed”

2.12 The NPPF also enshrines the need for public transport considerations at all major developments. Indeed, the core planning principles encourage Planning Authorities to:

“Actively manage patterns of growth to make the fullest possible use of public transport, walking and cycling, and focus significant development in locations which are or can be made sustainable”

2.13 The NPPF also specifically encourage the development of sustainable transport opportunities, including the provision of high quality public transport facilities. This should be promoted through the use of a Travel Plan.

2.14 The above has been borne in mind when developing this Travel Plan strategy, which seeks to minimise vehicular trips and maximise opportunities for more sustainable modes. It will demonstrate how the school will take full advantage of existing facilities for sustainable travel and will promote / encourage use of these options.

Local Policy

The London Plan – March 2016

2.15 The London Plan is the overall strategic development plan for London, setting out an integrated economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London over the next 20–25 years.

2.16 There are a number of policies within the London Plan which are of relevance to the proposals:

Policy 6.1 - Strategic Approach - The Mayor will work with all relevant partners to encourage the closer integration of transport and development by:

 Encouraging patterns and nodes of development that reduce the need to travel, especially by car – boroughs should use maximum car parking standards in DPDs;

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 Seeking to improve the capacity and accessibility of public transport, walking and cycling, particularly in areas of greatest demand – boroughs should use minimum cycle parking standards in DPDs; and

 Supporting measures that encourage shifts to more sustainable modes and appropriate demand management.

Policy 6.9 – Cycling

 Provide secure, integrated, convenient and accessible cycle parking facilities in line with the minimum standards.

Policy 6.10 - Walking

 Development proposals should ensure high quality pedestrian environments and emphasise the quality of the pedestrian and street space by referring to Transport for London’s Pedestrian Design Guidance.

2.17 This Travel Plan is complementary to the development proposals as it provides a strategy for current and future pupils / staff to encourage walking, cycling and travel by public transport to the Sixth Form.

The Mayor’s Transport Strategy (2018)

2.18 In March 2018, the Mayor of London published the ‘Mayor’s Transport Strategy’. The document contains several policies and proposals aimed at ‘re-shaping transport in London to 2041’ and places particular emphasis on reducing car dependency and increasing active and sustainable travel, adopting the ‘Healthy Streets Approach’. The following policies have been noted as of relevance to this Travel Plan:

 Policy 1 - The Mayor, through TfL and the boroughs, and working with stakeholders, will reduce Londoners’ dependency on cars in favour of active, efficient and sustainable modes of travel, with the central aim for 80 per cent of all trips in London to be made on foot, by cycle or using public transport by 2041; and

 Policy 2 - The Mayor, through TfL and the boroughs, and working with stakeholders, will seek to make London a city where people choose to walk and cycle more often by improving street environments, making it easier for everyone to get around on foot and by cycle, and promoting the benefits of active travel.

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2.19 The preparation of this Travel Plan will support the aspirations of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy by providing pupils and staff at the school new facilities which are located in an established, accessible location.

Mayor of London – Healthy Streets for London

2.20 The Healthy Streets for London document has been prepared by the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) to discuss how walking, cycling and public transport will be prioritised to create a healthy city range of initiatives and investments are discussed. This Travel Plan has been prepared to provide a clear strategy for the encouragement of walking, cycling and travel by public transport; it is considered that this will meet the policy aspirations of the Healthy Streets approach.

London Borough of Bexley: Bexley Core Strategy (Adopted February 2012)

2.21 The Core Strategy sets out a spatial planning framework for the borough until 2026, ensuring that investment and development decisions are not made in isolation, but are properly coordinated, with a focus on promoting the principles of sustainable development.

2.22 In order to deliver a spatial vision, the following key objective has been identified:

“To promote development that assists regeneration and renewal within the borough and enhances the quality of life of all Bexley residents, and encourage development that promotes social inclusion, addresses local social and economic needs and provides a better environment”

2.23 The number of strategic objectives are also outlined, the most relevant to the development proposals are as follows:

 Take account of the impacts of climate change, and reduce flood risk to and from existing and new development, and seek to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, increase energy efficiency, and increase the use of renewable energy sources;

 Make Bexley a healthier place by working in partnership to provide access to health services, provide opportunities for sport and physical activity, and promote development that encourages healthy lifestyles; and

 Promote sustainable forms of transport and seek to reduce the need to travel by ensuring that jobs and other facilities are easily accessible to homes, and work towards

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a more comprehensive, high-quality and integrated transport system, which better meets the needs of residents, businesses and visitors to Bexley.

The following policies have been acknowledged as of relevance to the development proposals:

Policy CS16: Reducing the need to travel and the impact of travel: The Council will seek to minimise the need for and distances people travel, thereby reducing the time, cost and environmental effects of transportation and improving accessibility and quality of life for Bexley residents by:

 ensuring developments are equipped to benefit from new technology, which helps generate more sustainable travel patterns;

 promoting the provision of live/work accommodation in appropriate developments; and

 promoting travel awareness campaigns, workplace travel plans, area based travel plans and car clubs.

2.24 This Travel Plan will meet the aspirations of the Core Strategy by providing enhanced educational facilities in a location which is well established and accessible by a range of active and sustainable modes of travel.

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3. ACCESSIBILITY

Introduction

3.1 This section of the Travel Plan considers the accessibility of the site, particularly by non-car modes, focusing on how staff and pupils will be able to access the school by means other than private car. It has been prepared giving consideration to “Healthy Streets for London: Prioritising Walking, Cycling and Public Transport to Create a Healthy City”.

Pedestrian Accessibility

3.2 Guidance provided by the Institute for Highways and Transportation (IHT) with regards to preferred maximum walking distance by journey type is summarised in Table 3.1. Two kilometres is typically considered to be the maximum distance that staff are willing to walk to work, or pupils will walk to access education facilities.

Table 3.1: IHT Walking Guidelines Criteria Commuting/ School Desirable 500m Acceptable 1000m Preferred Maximum 2000m (Source: IHT)

3.3 A 2km pedestrian catchment from the site would include the areas of Bexley, Coldblow, eastern Blendon and southern Bexleyheath. Figure 3.1, overleaf, illustrates a 2km pedestrian catchment from the site.

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Figure 3.1: 2km Pedestrian Catchment

Indicative 2km Walking Site Location Catchment

(Source: Open Street Map)

3.4 Given that the site is an existing school and close to Bexley Town Centre, pedestrian routes are well established; pedestrian access to the school is taken from Hartford Road on the southern boundary of the site. Footways are provided on both sides of Hartford Road, which facilitate pedestrian movement east – west; these are lit and benefit from dropped kerbs and tactile paving at all minor junctions. It would be anticipated that many pupils may follow the footways along Hartford Road to access bus stops located on the A223 Bourne Road, which is approximately 110m east of the school entrance (2-minute walk). There is also an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing, which incorporates dropped kerbs, across the A223 Bourne Road, which aids safe pedestrian movement to the southbound bus stop.

3.5 Footways are provided on both sides of the A223 Bourne Road, providing routes between the school and Bexley town centre and train station (c.10 minutes’ walk to the south) and Bexleyheath town (c.25 minutes’ walk to the north). The footways on the A223 Bourne Road benefit from street lighting and dropped kerbs are provided at all minor junctions.

3.6 Those walking to / from residential areas to the west / south-west would likely to do so via Parkhurst Road or Knoll Road; both routes benefit from continuous footways and are street lit. At the corner of Knoll Road and Hartford Road, approximately 35m to the west of the western site access, two local footpaths converge – the first (an informal, unmade route) heads south

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west towards Love Lane, whilst the second (a signed, surfaced route) heads north, providing access to a footbridge over the A2 East Rochester Way. The latter would likely be a desirable pedestrian route for pupils and staff who live to the north and west of the site, as it offers a traffic-free alternative to the A223 Bourne Road, with little impact on journey time journey time.

Cycling Accessibility

Cycling can substitute for short car journeys, particularly those of less than 5km and, therefore, may be a viable mode of transport for staff and pupils. Figure 3.2 shows a 5km cycle catchment from the site.

Figure 3.2: 5km Cycle Catchment

Indicative Site Location

5km Cycle Catchment

(Source: Open Street Map) 3.7 As can be seen in Figure 3.2 above, a 5km cycle catchment from the site would include the entirety of Bexley and Bexleyheath, along with the areas of Coldblow, Crayford, Blackfen, Northumberland Heath and northern Sidcup.

3.8 There are a number of local cycle routes accessible within a short cycle distance from the site; these are detailed further in Figure 3.3 overleaf.

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Figure 3.3: Cycle Routes

LCN Route Indicative 68A Site Location

LCN Route 69 LCN Route 68

(Source: Open Street Map)

3.9 As can be seen in Figure 3.3 above, three cycle routes are accessible in the immediate vicinity of the site; all form part of the London Cycle Network (LCN). The closest cycle route to the site is LCN Route 68A, which runs along Hartford Road; this follows a broadly north – south alignment, from Hartford Road, north towards the Broadway Shopping Centre in Bexleyheath and is formed of a mixture of on and off-road sections.

3.10 In addition, LCN Route 68 runs along the western boundary of the site. The route runs north – south from Water Lily Walk to Upton Road South. The route comprises of on-road and off-road sections and is off-road in the vicinity of the site.

3.11 LCN Route 69 can be accessed approximately 700m northeast of the site via LCN 68A in around a 3-minute cycle. The route runs east – west in the vicinity of the site between Bexley and Dartford; although more broadly it runs north – south between Dartford and Orpington. In the vicinity of the site the route is formed of a shared footway / cycleway.

3.12 It is considered that the site is well suited for access via bicycle, particularly due to the proximity of LCN Routes 68, 68A and 69. As discussed, these cycle routes can be used to access a number of local areas including Bexley, Bexleyheath and Dartford, as well as

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surrounding residential areas. It would, be, therefore, anticipated that cycling would serve as an attractive travel option for pupils and staff.

Public Transport Accessibility

Bus

3.13 IHT’s ‘Planning for Public Transport in Developments’ report sets out that the distance that an individual might walk to access a bus service is dependent upon the frequency and level of service available. It is suggested that 500m is the maximum distance staff / pupils might walk to access a bus service bus stop on a high frequency corridor, whereas in a town or city centre the maximum walking distance would be just 250m. Table 3.2 shows the IHT guidelines for the recommended maximum walking distances to bus stops.

Table 3.2: Recommended maximum walking distances to bus stops Situation Maximum Walking Distance Core bus corridors with high-frequency services 500 metres Single high-frequency routes 400 metres Less frequent routes 300 metres Town/city centres 250 metres (Source: IHT)

3.14 There are a number of bus stops in close proximity to the site; the closest being located on the A223 Borne Road, approximately 110m east of the eastern site access and 330m east of the western site access. These stops offer northbound and southbound services and both benefit from a flag, waiting shelter and timetable information. From the school, both stops can be accessed in around a 2-minute walk, via the footways on Hartford Road.

3.15 In addition to the bus stops on the A223 Borne Road, further bus services can be accessed from the A2 East Rochester Way; which offers eastbound and westbound bus services. From the site, the westbound stop is approximately a 5-minute walk, at a distance of 400m. The eastbound stop is located approximately 650m from the site (9-minute walk) and is accessed via footways on the A223 Bourne Road, which facilitate a safe pedestrian route over the A2 East Rochester Way. Both the eastbound and westbound stops on the A2 East Rochester Way have a flag and timetable information.

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3.16 Figure 3.4 illustrates the locations of the nearby bus stops on the A223 Bourne Road and A2 East Rochester Way in relation to the site location.

Figure 3.4: Bus Stop Locations Bus Stops

Indicative Site Location

(Source: Google Maps)

3.17 Table 3.3 below summarises the bus services available from the A223 Bourne Road.

Table 3.3: Local Bus Service Summary Bus Frequency Route Service Weekday Saturday Sunday

A223 Bourne Road North Greenwich – Eltham – 132 10 mins 10 mins 15 mins Bexleyheath Thamesmead – Bexley – Sidcup – 229 10 mins 10 mins 15 mins Queen Mary’s Hospital 492 Bluewater – Dartford – Bexley – Sidcup 30 mins 30 mins 30 mins B12 Erith – Bexley – Joydens Wood 20 mins 20 mins 30 mins (Source: Public Transport Operators) 3.18 As can be seen in Table 3.3, there is a range of regular bus services, which could be utilised by pupils and staff to access the site from several destinations. It should be noted that there

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are a number of additional services, including the 601, 669 and N21 which frequent the stops that are unlikely to be used by either pupils or staff due to their destination (other schools) or time (night bus).

Rail

3.19 The closest train station is Bexley, which is located approximately 800m south of the site (around a 10-minute walk, 4-minute cycle or in a 7-minute journey via the 132 / 229 buses from the A229 Bourne Road). Bexley train station is located on the Dartford Loop Line and is served by a number of regular services, which are summarised in Table 3.4 below.

Table 3.4: Rail Services Available from Bexley Station Destination Trains per hour 4 (2 semi-fast / 2 London Charing Cross stopping) London Cannon Street via Lewisham 2 London Cannon Street via Woolwich Arsenal and Greenwich 2 4 (2 continue to Dartford Gravesend) (Source: National Rail Enquires)

3.20 Facilities at Bexley station include a ticket office, newsagents, public toilets, customer help point and CIS displays. Step-free access is available to both platforms, although access to platform 1 is via a subway.

PTAL / TIM Assessment

3.21 Transport for London (TfL) has produced a method of assessing access to public transport, which provides a comparison of accessibility relative to areas in London. The assessment provides a rating between 0 – 6B, with 6B being the most accessible; Figure 3.5 overleaf summarises the PTAL rating for the site.

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Figure 3.5: PTAL Rating

Indicative Site Location

(Source: Transport for London)

3.22 As can be seen in Figure 3.5, given the size of the school, the site falls into a number of PTAL ratings, of which the site accesses are rated as 2 (western access) and 3 (eastern access) respectively.

3.23 In addition to the PTAL rating, Transport for London also provide a time mapping tool, which identifies the journey time to destinations across London via public transport (TIM mapping); this is illustrated in Figure 3.6 overleaf.

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Figure 3.6: TIM Mapping

Indicative Site Location

(Source: Transport for London)

3.24 As can be seen in Figure 3.6, much of southeastern and central London can be accessed within a 60-minute public transport journey. Furthermore, areas including Bexley, Erith, Chislehurst and Sidcup which would likely serve as much of the pupil catchment are all located within a 30-minute journey on public transport.

3.25 The full TIM / PTAL outputs provided by Transport for London (TfL) are provided at Appendix B.

Summary

3.26 As discussed previously, the site is an established school which is located within a highly accessible location in Bexley. This section has demonstrated that future pupils / staff at the site will be able to benefit from a large pedestrian catchment (within 2km) which includes Bexley, Bexleyheath and a number of other residential areas. There are also numerous opportunities for cycling and public transport within an accessible distance of the site.

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4. CURRENT TRAVEL PATTERNS / BEHAVIOURS

Pupil Travel Survey

4.1 In order to gain an understanding of student travel patterns (and thus the likely anticipated travel patterns amongst the additional pupils once the development is complete), reference has been made to a recent staff and student travel survey, undertaken at the school in 2019.

4.2 The survey was answered by a total of 458 pupils, which is considered representative of the school as a whole. It sought to capture data on how pupils currently travel on a typical day.

4.3 The current mode share is summarised in Table 4.1 below; a total of 85% of trips to the school are currently undertaken by sustainable and active modes of travel, with the remaining 15% of trips being undertaken by car. The results of the school travel survey are provided at Appendix C.

Table 4.1: Beths Grammar School Mode Split Mode Mode Split Bus 54% Train 18% Walk 14% Car 15% Total 100% (Source: Beths Grammar School)

Outstanding Behaviour Travel & Local Community Plan

4.4 In addition to the pupil travel survey, the school has also provided its ‘Outstanding Behaviour Travel & Local Community Plan’; in the plan, the school identifies a number of aims to meet regarding travel to the school, as follows:

 To ensure that behaviour is impeccable from the moment our students leave the house in school uniform to the moment they return home;  To showcase the behaviour of our students as exceptionally polite in the locally community;  To add to the reputation of Beths Grammar School locally; and  To teach our students about the moral impact of their actions.

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4.5 In addition to the aims identified above, Beths Grammar School has identified the following specific areas to be addressed:

 Discouraging pupils travelling without a ticket on the train or attempting to ‘jump’ the gate;  Reducing anti-social behaviour on the train by groups (littering, being noisy, blocking other passengers);  Reducing pushing and shoving as students enter buses;  Preventing anti-social behaviour on buses (rude to driver, being too loud, abusive to students from other schools);  Ensuring that those walking in big groups in the village are being polite to vulnerable road users; and  Prohibit large groups of pupils crossing in front of cars in an arrogant manner.

4.6 As part of the identification of the target areas of change, Beths Grammar School has outlined an action plan to meet these actions; these actions are discussed further in Section 5.

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5. TRAVEL PLAN MEASURES

Introduction

5.1 The key to successful travel planning is to identify the most suitable modes of transport that are realistic and practical for staff and pupils / parents at a school such as this to adopt, before making these modes as attractive as possible. There is no single solution to any one person’s transport needs. Different people will respond to different measures, whilst some may not react to any. A range of Travel Plan measures is therefore proposed, which staff and pupils / parents can pick and choose from as they consider appropriate. The measures (and their impact) will be regularly reviewed to ensure they remain relevant.

Travel Plan Management and Resources

5.2 It is recognised that an important element of the success of this Travel Plan will be the identification of a Travel Plan Coordinator (TPC). The TPC will have overall responsibility for the development, implementation and management of the Travel Plan strategy.

5.3 The role of the TPC will include (but not be limited to):

 Preparation and distribution of travel information and advice;

 Liaising with staff and parents to encourage and support the use of sustainable travel options;

 Liaising with other interested parties, including the local authority; and

 Coordinating staff and pupil travel surveys (questionnaires).

5.4 The contact details for the TPC are as follows:

Mr T Beaney

[email protected]

Beths Grammar School

Hartford Road

Bexley

DA5 1NE

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Travel Plan Marketing and Information Provision

5.5 The principal task of the TPC will be to ensure that sustainable travel options are promoted to staff and parents at the school. This will be achieved through the following activities.

Marketing Strategy 1: Sustainable Travel Guide & Map

5.6 A sustainable travel guide will be prepared; this will provide a summary of the range of travel options available to staff, pupils and parents, and will direct people to online sources of further information. It will also contain a handy map, illustrating the location of the school in relation to nearby bus stops, pedestrian crossings and cycle routes.

5.7 The guide will be distributed to all new staff, pupils and parents as part of the recruitment / pupil induction process each year; as well as to existing staff, pupils and parents at the school. The school will clearly communicate to staff, pupils and parents that the aim is to minimise the number of people who drive to the school and how they, as a school, encourage and facilitate this.

Marketing Strategy 2: Details of Travel Information on the School’s Website

5.8 The above information will be summarised and provided on the school’s website so that when staff, parents and pupils are finding out how to travel to the school they can find sustainable travel options accessibly, including links to local car share schemes, bus timetables etc.

Marketing Strategy 3: Use of Newsletters

5.9 The TPC will make use of pupil newsletters in order to encourage parents to travel to the school sustainably, wherever possible. The newsletter will be used to communicate any initiatives that the school is delivering and any travel-related issues that car use is causing, such as local parking issues or overcrowding in the car park.

Marketing Strategy 4: Use of Parents’ Evening

5.10 At parents’ evenings, the school will take the opportunity to remind parents that the aim is to minimise the number of parents that drive to school, and the reasons for this. Parents will be asked for feedback on the reasons why they drive, and whether they feel the school could assist in overcoming any barriers to the use of sustainable travel options.

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Walking Specific Measures

5.11 Walking contributes towards maintaining fitness levels and research indicates that 30 minutes brisk walking per day could halve the risk of heart disease. It is also the most sustainable form of transport as it is ‘zero carbon’, and does not use any capacity on public transport.

Walking Strategy 1: Promote and encourage walking, including the benefits of doing so, through the marketing steps above

5.12 Walking will be marketed through the communication channels outlined earlier. In particular this marketing material will include:

 Promotion of benefits in terms of health, finances, reduced traffic etc; and  Promotion of any walking initiatives (see below). Walking Strategy 2: Promote Local and National Strategies

5.13 Local and national walking strategies will be promoted to pupils and staff such as:

 https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/about-tfl/how-we-work/planning-for-the- future/encouraging-cycling-and-walking#on-this-page-1

 National Walking Month (in May); and

 Walk to School Week (Part of National Walking Month).

5.14 These walking strategies will be promoted to pupils and staff via the aforementioned communication and marketing strategies.

Cycling Specific Measures

5.15 Cycling also has many benefits in terms of health, fitness, mental well-being and reliability. In periods of traffic congestion and over short distances, cycling offers competitive journey times with motorised transport, and also has a minimal impact upon highway capacity and the environment, as compared with vehicular trips. Staff and pupils will be encouraged to cycle to school, with the following measures introduced to support this.

Cycle Strategy 1: Promote and encourage cycling by distributing or displaying promotional material, which outlines its benefits

5.16 Cycling and its various benefits will be promoted to staff. In particular the marketing will include:

 The benefits of cycling (health, financial, environmental etc);

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 Details of local cycle routes, including access

 Details of facilities available at the school.

Cycling Strategy 2: Access to secure cycle storage

5.17 A total of 24 secure cycle spaces are provided at the site within 3 secure cycle sheds. The cycle parking facilities will be promoted to pupils and staff to ensure that cycles are securely stored and can be easily accessed for those wishing to cycle to school.

Cycling Strategy 3: Promote Local and National Cycle Initiatives

5.18 Support local and national cycle schemes such as:

 TfL, encourage cycling through a range of means, including - https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/about-tfl/how-we-work/planning-for-the- future/encouraging-cycling-and-walking;  TfL Stars, a community project offered to all nurseries, schools and colleges in London by TfL. The project aims to inspire pupils to travel to school sustainably (walking, cycling or scootering) and offers accreditation - https://stars.tfl.gov.uk/;  Sustrans - https://www.sustrans.org.uk/;  Bike Week - https://www.cyclinguk.org/bikeweek; and  Cycle Streets (online journey planning)- https://www.cyclestreets.net/. Cycling Strategy 4: Cycle to Work Scheme

5.19 Cycle to Work schemes allow staff to buy a bike and related equipment through a salary sacrifice arrangement. The scheme works in a similar way to the childcare voucher scheme, where the costs of the bike are deducted from pay, before tax and national insurance deductions are applied. The TPC will consider setting up a Cycle to Work scheme for the school, and if practical, will promote this option to staff.

Public Transport Specific Measures

5.20 The TPC will ensure that both staff and pupils / parents are aware of how accessible the school is by both bus and train, should it provide them with a practical travel option.

Public Transport Strategy 1: Public Transport will be promoted to both staff and pupils/parents, as a sustainable travel option

5.21 Travel by public transport will be marketed through the communication channels identified earlier and, in particular, will include the following:

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 Promotion of public transport journey planners such as, www.traveline.info and https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/;

 Links to downloadable bus and rail timetables and maps via https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/stop/490G00003984/bexley-library/s and https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/;

 Details of bus services that pass the school; and

 Details of ticketing options, available from bus and rail operators (including concessionary fares for pupils).

Sustainable Car Use Measures

5.22 A number of trips may only be practically possible by car, especially in the case of some staff who may travel from further afield. Effective Travel Plans are not anti-car campaigns but rather are aimed at empowering people to make informed travel choices. The promotion of car sharing will, therefore, be a key element to this strategy.

Sustainable Car Use Strategy 1: Promote Car Sharing

5.23 Car sharing is when two or more people share a journey by car and travel together. It allows people to take advantage of the benefits of using the car, whilst at the same time reduces the overall number of vehicle trips made, and subsequently the impact on the environment. On a personal level, car sharing allows individuals to significantly reduce the cost of travelling by car.

5.24 A great deal of car sharing is arranged informally; however, the school will promote the concept to staff, and advise them of the benefits if they are able to share the journey by car, rather than driving alone. This includes reduced local congestion, and reduced demand for parking spaces at Beths Grammar School.

Travel Behaviour Measures

5.25 As discussed previously in Section 4, the school has identified a number of areas for improvement, alongside a number of specific actions to mitigate these, as follows:

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Travel Behaviour Measure 1: Programme of Assemblies to Inform Pupils About Appropriate Travel Behaviour

5.26 A programme of assemblies to pupils will be used to encourage and promote appropriate behaviour when travelling to / from the School. In addition, tutor time with individual form groups and PSHCHE lessons will be used to re-enforce this.

Travel Behaviour Measure 2: Staff on-duty in Bexley Village will Monitor Pupil Travel Behaviour

5.27 Staff will be placed on-duty in Bexley Village at the start and end of the school day to monitor and manage (if necessary) pupil travel behaviour.

Travel Behaviour Measure 3: Rota of Random Transport Visits

5.28 A staff rota will be co-ordinated to include visits to likely public transport routes and destinations e.g. Bexley train station; this will help to monitor / manage pupil travel behaviour.

Travel Behaviour Measure 5: Central Database of Travel Complaints to be Manged

5.29 A central database of travel complaints will be complied to record pupil travel behaviour; this will be shared with the School’s senior leadership team (SLT) as part of the ongoing development of the Travel Plan.

Travel Behaviour Measure 6: Invitation of Bexley Train Station Manager to the School

5.30 The Bexley train station manager will be invited to meet with the SLT at the School to discuss how pupil travel to the school can be better managed / improved.

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6. TARGETS, MONITORING & REPORTING

Introduction

6.1 When delivering a Travel Plan it is important to monitor its progress and success. This will allow the school to maintain an understanding of how staff, pupils and parents travel, and to be aware of any travel-related issues.

Travel Plan Targets

Action-type Targets

6.2 Action-type targets are non-quantifiable targets and take the form of actions that need to be achieved. The action-type targets specific to this Travel Plan have been outlined in the previous chapter, and the Action Plan at Appendix D.

Aim-type Targets

6.3 Aim-type targets are quantifiable targets against which the effectiveness of the Travel Plan in achieving its stated aims and objectives can be measured.

6.4 As has been discussed in Section 4, the results of the travel survey undertaken at the school in 2019 identified that at present, 85% of trips to / from the school by students are undertaken using sustainable modes of travel, with only 15% of trips undertaken by car. The target will be to at least maintain this proportion moving forwards, in order to minimise the impact of the expansion proposals.

Monitoring & Reporting

6.5 It is important that progress towards the Travel Plan targets is monitored throughout the period of the Travel Plan, and not just at the point at which the targets are to be achieved; this will allow the school to be pro-active in identifying any shortfall against the targets, such that they can seek to address this. To this end, the following monitoring procedures will be employed.

Monitoring and Review Strategy 1: Initial staff and pupil travel survey

6.6 The indicative baseline survey data, used to inform this Travel Plan, will be replicated each year. In 2020, this will be expanded to include staff travel patterns, as well as students (with separate targets set for staff thereafter). The survey will take place at a similar time of year to the baseline in order to draw appropriate comparisons.

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Monitoring and Review Strategy 2: Annual staff and pupil travel surveys

6.7 It will be the responsibility of the TPC to maintain an understanding of how staff and pupils travel, and in particular to understand whether the proportion of trips to school by car is in line with the targets; this will be done through annual follow-up travel survey questionnaires for staff and pupils. The annual surveys will be undertaken on / close to the anniversary of the baseline surveys to ensure results are comparable, year on year.

Monitoring and Review Strategy 3: Prepare and submit an annual monitoring report

6.8 There is a need to report upon the findings of the annual monitoring process to the Council, in order to demonstrate the school’s commitment to the ongoing implementation of the Travel Plan and the progress made towards the objectives and targets. Each monitoring report will include an updated version of the Action Plan at Appendix D.

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Appendix A

Site Layout Plan

Appendix B

PTAL / TIM Outputs

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

PTAL output for Base Year Map key - PTAL 0 0 (W orst) 1a DA5 1NE 1b 2 Bexley DA5 1NE, UK 3 4 Easting: 549540, Northing: 174188 5 6a 6b (Best)

Grid Cell: 49708 Map layers

PTAL (cell size: 100m) Report generated: 08/07/2020

Calculation Parameters Day of Week M-F Time Period AM Peak Walk Speed 4.8 kph Bus Node Max. Walk Access Time (mins) 8 Bus Reliability Factor 2.0 LU Station Max. Walk Access Time (mins) 12 LU Reliability Factor 0.75 National Rail Station Max. Walk Access Time (mins) 12 National Rail Reliability Factor 0.75

TIM output for Base Year Map key - Travel Time Scenario: Base Year Mode: All public transport modes, Time of day: AM peak, Direction: From location < 15 mins 15 - 30 mins DA5 1NE 30 - 45 mins 45 - 60 mins Bexley DA5 1NE, UK 60 - 75 mins 75 - 90 mins Easting: 549540, Northing: 174188 90 - 105 mins 105 - 120 mins 120 - 135 mins 135 - 150 mins

Report generated: 08/07/2020 Map layers

T ravel T imes Population and employment: GLA forecasts 2016 Tow n Centres: GLA 2016 Education: EduBase 2016 Health: NHS Direct, CQC 2016

Code: NT086A05A

Total: London (2011) 8,217,475 Travel Time (mins) Total: London (2011) 8,217,475 < 15 3921 < 30 56896 < 45 265820 < 60 713599 < 75 1777069 < 90 3903396 < 105 6388675 < 120 7988569 < 135 8216233 < 150 8216233

Travel Time (mins) Total: London & SE (2011) 21,126,595 < 15 3921 < 30 60429 < 45 282679 < 60 800367 < 75 1951606 < 90 4265915 < 105 7356526 < 120 11083330 < 135 14541323 < 150 16902739

Travel Time (mins) Households: London (2011) 3,278,323 < 15 1577 < 30 23592 < 45 107791 < 60 291075 < 75 744999 < 90 1643505 < 105 2595431 < 120 3194334 < 135 3277836 < 150 3277836

Travel Time (mins) Households: London & SE (2011) 8,578,772 < 15 1577 < 30 24943 < 45 114480 < 60 326806 < 75 815680 < 90 1790510 < 105 2987131 < 120 4446639 < 135 5836031 < 150 6803336

Travel Time (mins) Working Age: London (2011) 5,487,531 < 15 2277 < 30 33801 < 45 162401 < 60 460512 Copyright TfL 2020 2 / 6 < 75 1214254 < 90 2707953 < 105 4332383 < 120 5341102 < 135 5486809 < 150 5486809

Travel Time (mins) Economically active: London (2011) 3,706,868 < 15 1754 < 30 25751 < 45 117792 < 60 315780 < 75 806958 < 90 1822343 < 105 2915799 < 120 3610444 < 135 3706294 < 150 3706294

Travel Time (mins) Pensioners: London (2011) 1,087,045 < 15 899 < 30 12746 < 45 51121 < 60 108242 < 75 224408 < 90 460494 < 105 797471 < 120 1052275 < 135 1086765 < 150 1086765

Employment - Jobs: London 2011

Travel Time (mins) Jobs: London (2011) 4,895,753 < 15 1486 < 30 23271 < 45 86763 < 60 572683 < 75 2308127 < 90 3282694 < 105 4193686 < 120 4735455 < 135 4894833 < 150 4894833

Travel Time (mins) Jobs: London & SE (2011) 10,763,962 < 15 1486 < 30 23938 < 45 99958 < 60 620735 < 75 2380996 < 90 3435500 < 105 4651951 < 120 6224606 < 135 7810142 < 150 8905449 Copyright TfL 2020 3 / 6 Town centres - Metropolitan, major and district: London

Travel Time (mins) Metropolitan, major and district: London - 191 < 15 0 < 30 2 < 45 7 < 60 18 < 75 42 < 90 106 < 105 162 < 120 190 < 135 191 < 150 191

Travel Time (mins) Metropolitan and major: London - 47 < 15 0 < 30 1 < 45 2 < 60 7 < 75 12 < 90 34 < 105 43 < 120 46 < 135 47 < 150 47

Travel Time (mins) Metropolitan only: London - 12 < 15 0 < 30 0 < 45 0 < 60 1 < 75 2 < 90 5 < 105 10 < 120 11 < 135 12 < 150 12

Health services - GP Surgeries: London

Travel Time (mins) Pharmacies: London - 2,607 < 15 0 < 30 17 < 45 84 < 60 231 < 75 627

Travel Time (mins) GP Surgeries: London - 1,454 < 15 2 < 30 10 < 45 37 < 60 114 < 75 285 < 90 675 < 105 1159 < 120 1421 < 135 1453 < 150 1453

Travel Time (mins) A&E departments: London - 31 < 15 0 < 30 1 < 45 1 < 60 3 < 75 8 < 90 16 < 105 24 < 120 30 < 135 31 < 150 31

Education establishments - Primary schools: London

Travel Time (mins) Primary schools: London - 2,663 < 15 3 < 30 19 < 45 110 < 60 270 < 75 617 < 90 1234 < 105 2027 < 120 2572 < 135 2663 < 150 2663

Travel Time (mins) Secondary schools: London - 756 < 15 2 < 30 16 < 45 36 < 60 77 < 75 170 < 90 310 < 105 554 < 120 724 < 135 756 < 150 756

Copyright TfL 2020 5 / 6 Travel Time (mins) Further education colleges: London - 50 < 15 0 < 30 0 < 45 0 < 60 4 < 75 14 < 90 28 < 105 40 < 120 48 < 135 50 < 150 50

Appendix C

Beths Grammar School Travel Survey Results

Beths Travel Survey 2019 Form Answer Choices Responses 7A 4.37% 20 7B 5.46% 25 7C 3.93% 18 7E 3.28% 15 7H 3.06% 14 7W 3.28% 15 8A 4.80% 22 8B 2.84% 13 8C 1.97% 9 8E 2.62% 12 8H 2.84% 13 8W 1.09% 5 9A 4.37% 20 9B 4.15% 19 9C 3.06% 14 9E 1.31% 6 9H 1.97% 9 9W 1.97% 9 10A 2.62% 12 10B 1.31% 6 10C 0.44% 2 10E 0.66% 3 10H 3.93% 18 10W 1.53% 7 11A 0.44% 2 11B 0.44% 2 11C 1.09% 5 11E 0.66% 3 11H 0.87% 4 11W 0.87% 4 12.1 0.87% 4 12.2 3.93% 18 12.3 1.31% 6 12.4 1.09% 5 12,5 0.87% 4 12.6 0.87% 4 12.7 1.09% 5 12.8 2.62% 12 12.9 0.87% 4 12.10 1.53% 7 12.11 0.87% 4 12.12 3.71% 17 13.1 0.87% 4 13.2 0.44% 2 13.3 1.31% 6 13.4 0.66% 3 13.5 0.00% 0 13.6 1.75% 8 13.7 0.87% 4 13.8 0.22% 1 13.9 1.97% 9 13.10 1.09% 5 Answered 458 Skipped 0 Form 6.00%

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0.00% 7E 8E 9E 7A 8A 9A 10E 11E 10A 11A 12.1 12.4 12.7 13.1 13.4 13.7 12.10 13.10 Beths Travel Survey 2019 What main form or forms of transport do you take to get home? Answer Choices Responses Walk 17.69% 81 Bus 69.87% 320 Train 23.14% 106 Car 19.65% 90 Answered 458 Skipped 0 What main form or forms of transport do you take to get home? 80.00%

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0.00% Walk Bus Train Car Beths Travel Survey 2019 If you take a bus, which bus do you take from school? Answer Choices Responses 132 (towards Bexleyheath) 13.68% 48 229 (towards Bexleyheath) 15.38% 54 492 (towards Bexleyheath) 9.12% 32 601 (towards Bexleyheath) 15.10% 53 B12 (towards Bexleyheath) 5.13% 18 132 (into the village) 18.23% 64 229 (into the village) 10.26% 36 492 (into the village) 6.27% 22 601 (into the village) 3.13% 11 B12 (into the village) 3.70% 13 Answered 351 Skipped 107 If you take a bus, which bus do you take from school? 20.00% 18.00% 16.00% 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% Responses

Appendix D

Action Plan

Action Responsibility Target Delivery Date

Travel Plan Management 1.1 Appoint a Travel Plan Coordinator (TPC): The Beths Grammar Achieved TPC will have overall responsibility for the School Senior development, implementation and Management management of the Travel Plan strategy. Team Travel Plan Marketing Marketing Strategy 1: Sustainable Travel Guide & Map: this will provide TPC Prior to expansion a summary of the range of travel options being completed available to staff and pupils/parents. Marketing Strategy 2: Details of travel information on school website. TPC Prior to expansion being completed Marketing Strategy 3: 1.2 Use of newsletters: Used to communicate any TPC / Senior Incorporated into initiatives that the school are delivering and any Management existing newsletters travel related issues Team Marketing Strategy 4: Use of parent’s evenings: The school will take the TPC / Senior Prior to expansion opportunity to remind parents that the aim is to Management being complete and minimise the number of parents that drive to Team ongoing thereafter school, and the reasons for this. Walking Strategy Walking Strategy 1: Promote and encourage walking, including the TPC Via travel guide and benefits of doing so, through the marketing steps newsletters above

Walking Strategy 2: Promote Local and National Walking Strategies TPC Via newsletters

Cycling Strategy Cycle Strategy 1: Promote and encourage cycling by distributing TPC Prior to expansion or displaying promotional material which outlines being complete and its benefits ongoing via travel guide and newsletters Cycling Strategy 2: Access to secure cycle storage Beths Grammar Already provided, School promotion via aforementioned channels Cycling Strategy 3: Promote Local and National Cycle Initiatives TPC Ongoing via website, travel guide and newsletters Cycling Strategy 4: Promotion of the Cycle to Work Scheme TPC and Senior Prior to expansion Management (SLT) being complete Public Transport Strategy Public Transport Strategy 1: Public Transport will be promoted to both staff TPC Prior to expansion and and pupils/parents, as a sustainable travel ongoing via website, option travel guide and newsletters Sustainable Car Use Sustainable Car Use Strategy 1: Promote Car Sharing TPC Prior to expansion via travel guide, newsletters and specific promotion Travel Behaviour Measures

Travel Behaviour Measure 1: Exceptionally Polite program of assemblies SLT and TPC Undertaken prior to through assemblies expansion and alongside support ongoing thereafter from Teaching Staff in tutor period

Travel Behaviour Measure 2: Staff duty undertaken in Bexley village to ensure SLT and Office Staff Undertaken prior to that pupil travel behaviour is monitored expansion and ongoing thereafter Travel Behaviour Measure 3: Staff duty will be co-ordinated to make a regular SLT Undertaken prior to rota of random visits to public transport services expansion and ongoing thereafter Travel Behaviour Measure 4: Central database of pupil travel complaints to Office staff and SLT Set up prior to be compiled expansion and maintained thereafter Travel Behaviour Measure 5: Manager of Bexley train station to be invited to SLT Set up for Autumn term school as part of monitoring strategy of off-site 2020 pupil behaviour. Travel Plan Monitoring Monitoring and Review Strategy Follow up staff and pupil travel survey Beths Grammar Within 3 months of 1: School expansion being complete. Monitoring and Review Strategy Annual staff and pupil travel Survey Beths Grammar Annually to coincide 2: School with the above.