EEC/07/39/HQ
Executive
27 February 2007
"Devon on the Move" - Devon Local Transport Plan (DLTP)
Proposed Programme for 2007/08
Report of the Director of Environment, Economy and Culture
Please note that the following recommendations are subject to consideration and determination by the Executive (and confirmation under the provisions of the Council's Constitution) before taking effect. |
Recommendation: It is recommended that the:
(a) "Devon on the Move" programme for 2007/08, as set out in the Appendices to this report be approved;
(b) Director of Environment, Economy and Culture be given delegated authority to vary the programmes as necessary, in line with Devon Local Transport Plan 2006-2011 objectives, in order to maximise delivery.
1. Summary
Following the local transport capital settlement for Devon, announced by Government on 18 December 2006, this report outlines the proposed programme for the second year of "Devon on the Move": the statutory Devon Local Transport Plan 2006-2011.
2. Introduction
The Government supports capital transport infrastructure needs, following submission of a Local Transport Plan (LTP) which sets out the transport strategies, plans and programmes. The level of funding received is partly dependent on quantifiable transport statistics and partly on the quality of the Plan. The final Devon Local Transport Plan 2006 - 2011 "Devon on the Move" was submitted to Government in March 2006 and included a bid for capital expenditure for the five years between 2006/07 and 2010/11.
This report describes the proposed capital programme for the second year (2007/08) and sets out the indicative allocations for integrated transport capital spending for the following 3 years.
The LTP Guidance indicated that up to 25% of an authority's integrated transport block allocation might be varied based on assessment of delivery performance and the quality of plans. The integrated transport block for the 2007/08 to 2010/11 period will be affected by a combined assessment of the final Devon Local Transport Plan and the Delivery Report, which details the progress made throughout the first 5 years of the authority's first Local Transport Plan (2001-2006). The allocation for highways maintenance is distributed nationally based on formula and is unaffected by these assessments. The results of these assessments are covered in sections 3 and 4.
In addition to the capital settlement a special revenue grant allocation from the Department of Transport (DfT) for road safety measures has been confirmed at 1,051,237, and in accordance with a formula agreed at Executive on 1 August 2006, 75% ( 788,428) of this will be made available to support the continuation of the Safety Camera Partnership in 2007/08. The remainder will be used to support measures to increase public safety, especially in relation to speed choices and the speed limit review.
3. The Devon Local Transport Plan 2001-2006 Delivery Report
The Delivery Report was rated as Excellent, which means that the integrated transport block has been increased by 12.5%, with additional funding granted above the planning guidelines for 2007/08 and subsequent years. The award recognises the excellent delivery of the first Local Transport Plan.
The nine objectives within the Devon Local Transport Plan 2001-2006 were:
Accessibility
Economy
Environment
Health
Integrated transport
Lifelong learning
Safety
Social exclusion
Tourism
Between 2001 and 2006 220 million of investment was directed at improving local transport. Some of the achievements included:
Implementation of 209 targeted road safety schemes, complemented by road safety training and awareness, which have helped reduce the number of killed or seriously injured casualties by 24% and the number of children killed or seriously injured by 71%.
Investment in public transport including improvements to waiting facilities and the roll out of low floor buses, which has helped boost patronage to over 20 million passenger journeys per year.
Investment in cycling infrastructure which has seen cycling, as measured at a series of counting points across Devon, increase by 113%, not only for leisure but for commuter journeys too.
All nationally set targets have either been met or are 'on track' to be met as are 90% of local targets. Such achievements have resulted in Devon County Council being scored as 'Excellent' for local transport delivery in the past five years, being judged as Transport Local Authority of the Year and receiving Beacon Status for Road Safety.
4. Devon Local Transport Plan 2006-2011
The Devon Local Transport Plan 2006-2011 has been assessed as Fair, which means that a standard of transport planning equivalent to last year's 'promising' category has been evidenced.
The Plan was assessed against a range of criteria including how the County Council aim to meet the four central/local shared priorities:
Tackling traffic congestion
Delivering accessibility
Making roads safer
Improving air quality
The assessment also considers the context of the plan within wider policy and planning; the analysis undertaken; how effective the consultation process was and whether the targets within the plan are appropriate and challenging.
The table below shows the Government's allocation for 2007/08 and indicative allocation of the integrated transport block for the remaining 3 years for each of the five years of the Devon Local Transport Plan 2006-2011.
Government's Allocations for the Devon Local Transport Plan 2006 - 2011 (in 000s)
| 06/07 Allocation | 07/08 Allocation | 08/09 Allocation | 09/10 Allocation | 10/11 Allocation |
Integrated Transport | 8,020 | 8,125 | 8,062 | 8,028 | 7,973 |
Maintenance | 22,678 | 25,072 | 22,082* | 23,186* | 24,346* |
TOTAL | 30,698 | 33,197 | 30,144* | 31,214* | 32,319* |
* 2008-2011 maintenance figures are planning guidelines and are likely to change as a result of the formulaic assessment of the maintenance block. The 2007/08 actual allocation for maintenance was a 19% increase on the planning guideline issued last year.
The DfT have given approval to DCC to spend 33.197m on highway maintenance, bridge assessment/strengthening and integrated transport in 2007/08. In previous years all of the allocation had been made as an approval to borrow. This year however a new regime has been introduced whereby 24.898m of funding is an approval to borrow and 8.299m given through direct grant.
This report does not deal with transport measures funded from the County Council's corporate capital resources, which were dealt with in the report to Executive on 6 February 2007 on the overall County Council's capital programme for 2007/08, nor with schemes funded by developer contributions.
5. Proposed Programmes for Year 2007/08 of "Devon on the Move"
The proposed "Devon on the Move" programme for 2007/08 as set out in Appendix I is comprised of a number of separate elements (outlined below). The individual programmes (Appendices II X) include an element of over programming to allow for any unavoidable slippage and forward design requirements.
Highway Structural Maintenance and Bridge Assessment and Strengthening
| Allocation 2007/08 000's |
Total | 25,072 |
Schemes in this programme are set out in a separate report to the Executive, which provides more detail of the Countywide Programme for Highway Structural Maintenance and Bridge Assessment and Strengthening (see ED/07/40/HQ).
Casualty Reduction
| Allocation 2007/08 000's |
Total | 535 |
The schemes have been designed to reduce casualties on roads in Devon and to improve safety on key routes. Casualty reduction schemes are based and prioritised on an analysis of predicted casualty savings.
Road safety measures comprising local safety and casualty reduction and route management schemes are listed in Appendix II. The programme for 2007/08 reflects schemes which offer high rates of return.
Exeter Sub-Region
| Allocation 2007/08 000's |
Total | 3200 |
The Exeter Sub Regional programme concentrates on measures to tackle congestion, encourage alternatives to the private car and improve air quality. Emphasis is placed on managing highway capacity mainly on the key corridors and reducing the number of long stay parking spaces through demand management measures. The Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) measures support this. The programme seeks to provide further bus priority in key locations and measures to improve journey reliability. The programme includes the necessary resources to contribute towards the matched funding for the Cycling Demonstration Town Project. Key improvements to walking routes and safe crossing of the highway are also included.
Although unsuccessful in the first two rounds to secure pump priming funds from the DfT Transport Innovation Fund, the merits of the scheme in seeking a step change in public transport are such that detailed research and analysis are necessary in order to be in a favourable position for a future submission to Government. Recent discussions with the DfT officials have been encouraging.
The programme also includes funding to develop and submit the major scheme bids, which have been identified for eventual funding through Regional Funding Allocations. These major schemes will help in accommodating the additional travel demand resulting from employment and housing growth in the Exeter Sub Region.
This programme is significantly enhanced by contributions from Exeter City Council, other LTP programmes, bus operators and developers.
The programme is set out in Appendix III.
Plymouth Sub-Region (part in Devon)
| Allocation 2007/08 000's |
Total | 200 |
The programme seeks to encourage modal shift away from the car for journeys both into Plymouth and within the sub region. The aim is to reduce the impact of car journeys from the sub region on the Plymouth network, where congestion and air quality problems occur.
Public transport is supported through the provision of high quality, more frequent and reliable local bus journeys and better facilities and information for users to encourage more bus use.
The programme is set out in Appendix IV.
Barnstaple and Bideford Area
| Allocation 2007/08 000's |
Total | 500 |
The 2007/08 Barnstaple and Bideford Area Programme is closely linked to the completion of the Barnstaple Western Bypass in the spring of this year. The first phase of the Square improvement scheme will be completed at the same time with further phases of the Square and the Strand to follow. This financial year will also see major improvements to walking and cycling links to Pilton College and Pottington Business Park with the provision of a new link between Braunton Road and Abbey Road connecting with the cycle route towards Roundswell via the Downstream Bridge. This will complement the completion of improved crossings and junction arrangements in the Pilton Bridge and Pilton Park area. This programme is significantly enhanced by additional sources of funding including other LTP programmes, North Devon District Council and developers.
The programme is set out in Appendix V.
Newton Abbot Area
| Allocation 2007/08 000's |
Total | 700 |
The focus of the Newton Abbot Area Programme in 2007/08 is the progression of three key schemes the enhancement of the Bank Street / Wolborough Street area in the western part of the town centre, the first phase of the town's bus network upgrade and the new cycle link between Kingsteignton and Newton Abbot. These are three major building blocks within a strategy which will pave the way for the next stages. They will include the development of an Action Plan to address air quality problems in Newton Abbot town centre. This programme is significantly enhanced by contributions from Teignbridge District Council, other LTP programmes, bus operators and developers.
The programme is set out in Appendix VI.
Towns, Villages and Rural Communities
| Allocation 2007/08 000's |
Total | 875 |
The Towns, Villages and Rural Communities programme provides for LTP schemes outside the conurbations covered by the four Area Programmes. It comprises a package of schemes to improve road safety, improve air quality, improve the quality of public spaces and tackle congestion.
The improvements to road safety are targeted at delivering priority school travel plan schemes. These schemes have the advantage of addressing a key area for safety improvements i.e. to reduce the number of child casualties. They also have an important part to play in promoting healthy travel modes by changing attitudes to travel in favour of sustainable modes and in tackling local congestion that if often associated with journeys to schools.
There are a range of schemes in the programme that improve accessibility. The focus here is on a flexible approach to addressing the accessibility needs of the disabled and those in remote areas with poor access to conventional transport provision.
The programme is set out in Appendix VII.
Within this programme there are certain elements which should be delivered locally as shown below:
Type of scheme | Allocation/ 000's | Criteria for assessing priority |
Local Access Improvements missing footway links and road crossings at key locations | 135 | Ratio of scheme cost to potential number of users |
School Travel Plans schemes resulting from approved travel plans | 245 | Ratio of scheme cost to potential increase in travel by walking and cycling |
Public Transport facilities shelters, boarders and information at key locations to support bus information strategy | 125* | Ratio of scheme cost to number of passengers |
* The Public Transport Facilities schemes will be managed through the Towns, Villages and Rural Communities Programme but funded through the Additional Funding (Public Transport) Programme (see section 6).
The allocations will be distributed between Highways and Traffic Orders Committees excluding Exeter which has its sub regional programme, according to where need is greatest. Recommended priority schemes will be considered during the Spring cycle of meetings.
The programme includes the assessment of congestion in Totnes and investigating the feasibility of junction improvement works and parking management.
Crediton
Crediton was declared an Air Quality Management Area by Mid Devon District Council in November 2004. Detailed analysis of the sources of pollutants suggests that traffic is a significant contributor to the pollution, both in the High Street, and at Exeter Road. An Air Quality Action Plan has been produced in partnership with the District Council and has subsequently been approved by Defra. The plan identifies a number of measures which will improve air quality in the town. There is funding allocated within the Towns Villages and Rural Communities Programme to progress the transport related measures/schemes in 2007/08, including work to further explore the scope for an industrial link road.
The Town, Villages and Rural Communities programme provides for schemes to improve the quality of public spaces. These schemes are aimed at improving the street scene to help promote increased economic activity. They also rely on a partnership approach to maximise the impact of developer contribution and to maximise the input of other authorities in delivering key improvements in some of Devon's towns. This year all such schemes are funded from Highway Structural Maintenance, or external funding sources. They are shown as a separate table in Appendix VII.
Sustainable Tourism, Recreation and Leisure
| Allocation 2007/08 000's |
Total | 650 |
The programme aims to support the role that recreation, leisure and tourism play in the economy of the county and in enhancing the quality of life of visitors and residents.
The programme includes continuation of the Exe estuary cycle route construction and progression of the Axe and Teign cycle routes. It also includes schemes proposed through the Rights of Way Improvement Plan and supporting sustainable access to World Heritage Sites.
This programme will be supplemented by funding for development of the National Cycle Network from the County Council capital programme, and from external funding.
The programme is set out in Appendix VIII.
Other Programmes
| Allocation 2007/08 000's |
Travel Awareness | 107 |
Traveline South West | 95 |
Commitments | 176 |
Monitoring | 20 |
Programme Management | 167 |
Total | 565 |
Travel awareness campaigns and initiatives will be promoted across the County focussing mainly on the urban areas. Wherever possible these will be carried out in co-ordination with specific improvements to maximise their benefits.
Traveline South West is the public transport information service to which each authority contributes.
The commitments funding for 2007/08 is required to meet funding commitments and residual costs for schemes already completed - for land purchase and planting maintenance at Haldon Chalets ( 150K) and Bideford East the Water ( 10.5K) and for payment of retention money at Devon Hotel ( 15K).
Ongoing work is needed to carry out surveys and monitoring to measure the outcomes of the programme. This work makes an important contribution to demonstrating progress and securing funding for future years. Programme management covers the additional legal and staff management costs required to deliver the enhanced five year DLTP programme.
6. Additional Funding for 2007/08
As a result of the excellent assessment of the "Devon On the Move" Local Transport Plan 2001-2006 Delivery Report, an additional 900,000 above the planning guidelines was allocated to be spent on public transport related projects.
The ambitious programme includes further improving Park and Ride in Exeter and working in partnership with bus operators to introduce accessible vehicles, with lower emissions to offer both enhanced services and to meet current air quality problems.
Smartcard ticketing is to be developed in partnership with transport operators, with new technology introduced to reduce the delays for passengers when boarding buses and furthermore improving journey time reliability. It will encourage more bus use through convenience and scholars' network ticket benefits, and will provide better information including on the free concessionary fares scheme.
Also included within the programme are accessibility improvements to rail services in Exeter, as well as a number of Countywide enhancements and improvements of bus information and passenger facilities, which will be undertaken as part of the Public Transport Information Strategy.
The programme is set out in Appendix IX.
7. On-Street Pay and Display Programme
For 2007/08 the income from On-Street Pay and Display is predicted to exceed the cost of operating and enforcing the schemes, together with operation of associated Residents Parking. The income that will be available after deduction of running costs is estimated at 627,000.
The income is held in a single countywide account, and can be used for a number of purposes:
Making good previous year's deficit
Funding On-Street parking schemes, and Park and Ride
Maintaining On-Street parking
Supporting public/passenger transport services
Funding local highway or road improvement projects
Funding environmental improvements
The County Council's practice has been to allocate the income to support implementation of additional On-Street parking schemes, and to support sustainable transport measures.
A proposed programme for 2007/08 is set out in Appendix X. As in previous years the emphasis is on the implementation of sustainable transport initiatives which will meet the objectives of the Devon Local Transport Plan, to encourage the use of alternatives to the car. An additional requirement this year is the need to prepare for continued operation by adopting powers for Civil Parking Enforcement.
8. Sustainability Considerations
The objectives and strategies of "Devon on the Move" aim to improve travel choices and reduce unnecessary use of the private car as a contribution to improving Devon's environmental, social and economic well being.
9. Equality Considerations
An Equality Impact and Needs Assessment (EINA) was undertaken for the Local Transport Plan 2006-2011, which included the 2007/08 programmes as described in this report. No negative impacts were identified.
10. Reasons for the Recommendation
The recommendations promoted in this report have followed the principles and objectives set out in "Devon on the Move". The DfT have assessed the 2006-2011 "Devon on the Move" Local Transport Plan as Fair and the 2001-2011 Delivery Report as Excellent. The programme proposed in this report continues the implementation of the agreed objectives throughout Devon as part of the Devon Local Transport Plan 2006-2011.
11. Alternative Options Considered
The proposed programmes set out in this report have been developed to maximise the efficiency of transport across all modes, whilst following the principles of the strategies set out in the Plan. The programmes are under continuous review to reflect transport need and changing circumstances.
Edward Chorlton
Electoral Divisions: All
Executive Member for Environment
Councillor Margaret Rogers
Local Government Act 1972
List of Background Papers
Contact for enquiries: Malcolm Baker
Tel No: (01392) 383234
Background Paper | Date | File Ref. | |
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1. | Letter from GOSW to Chief Executive | 18 December 2006 | MB |
2. | Devon Local Transport Plan 2006-2011 | March 2006 | - |
3. | Devon Local Transport Plan 2001-2006 Delivery Report 2006 | July 2006 | - |
4. | EINA | 18 July 2005 | - |
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Appendix I
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Local Transport Plan Allocation 2007/08
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Programme / Scheme
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Highway Structural Maintenance and Bridge Assessment / Strengthening Programme
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Programme Sub-Total | 25,072 |
Casualty Reduction and Route Management Programme
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Programme Sub-Total | 535 |
Regional / Area Programmes
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Exeter Sub Region | 3200 |
Plymouth Sub-Region (part in Devon) | 200 |
Barnstaple / Bideford Area | 500 |
Newton Abbot Area | 700 |
Towns, Villages and Rural Communities | 875 |
Sustainable Tourism, Recreation and Leisure | 650 |
Programme Sub-Total | 6125 |
Other Programmes
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Travel Awareness | 107 |
Traveline | 95 |
Commitments | 176 |
Monitoring | 20 |
Programme Management | 167 |
Sub Total | 565 |
Additional Funding (Public Transport) Programme |
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Programme Sub-Total | 900 |
Total Allocation
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33,197 |
Appendix II
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CASUALTY REDUCTION SCHEMES 2007/2008 | |||||||||||
No. | Road No. | Scheme Name | 2003-2005 | KSI | 0-15 | Pedestrian | Pedal Cycle | Estimated | Estimated | Calculated | Calculated 1st Year ERR |
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1 | A361 | TIVERTON - Bolham Roundabout | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3,000 | 68,467 | 2282% |
2 | A379 | EXETER - Sandygate Link | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22,000 | 491,033 | 2232% |
3 | A376 | LYMPSTONE - Marine Camp | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25,000 | 491,033 | 1964% |
4 | B3183 | EXETER - Fore Street, Heavitree Prohibit exit to Fore Street | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2,300 | 44,920 | 1953% |
5 | B3183 | EXETER - Clock Tower Enhanced signing and lining | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2,500 | 44,920 | 1797% |
6 | B3192 | TEIGNMOUTH - Exeter Road | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,000 | 29,947 | 1497% |
7 | A384 | STAVERTON - Riverford Bridge | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,200 | 14,973 | 1248% |
8 | A361 | TIVERTON - Western approach to Bolham Rbt. | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,500 | 29,947 | 1198% |
9 | A382 | BOVEY TRACEY TO MORETONHAMPSTEAD | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10,000 | 98,413 | 984% |
10 | A39 | CLOVELLY - Downland Cross | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4,000 | 29,947 | 749% |
11 | A396 | OAKFORD - Black Cat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,000 | 14,973 | 749% |
12 | A380 | KINGSKERSWELL - Coles Lane Area | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5,000 | 29,947 | 599% |
13 | A380 | KINGSTEIGNTON - Ware Barton Roundabout | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5,000 | 29,947 | 599% |
14 | A381 | OGWELL - Ogwell Cross Roundabout | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5,000 | 29,947 | 599% |
15 | A382 | NEWTON ABBOT - Whitehill Cross | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5,000 | 29,947 | 599% |
16 | B3362 | LAMERTON - Carrs Garage | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20,000 | 98,413 | 492% |
17 | A381 | TOTNES - Gerston Cross | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7,000 | 29,947 | 428% |
18 | A38/361 | SAMPFORD PEVERELL - M5 junction 27 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 30,000 | 119,787 | 399% |
19 | A380 | MARLDON - Churscombe Roundabout | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20,000 | 74,867 | 374% |
20 | A386 | TAVISTOCK - Drakes Roundabout | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20,000 | 67,380 | 337% |
21 | C461 | HOLSWORTHY - Trewyn Road | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10,000 | 29,947 | 299% |
22 | A39 | BIDEFORD - Heywood Road Roundabout | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10,000 | 29,947 | 299% |
23 | A3072 | CREDITON TO BICKLEIGH | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 30,000 | 89,840 | 299% |
24 | C810 | EXMOUTH - Hulham Road / Pound Lane | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10,000 | 29,947 | 299% |
25 | A361 | SOUTH MOLTON - Aller Cross | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20,000 | 59,893 | 299% |
26 | A379 | CHURCHSTOW - Palegate Cross | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10,000 | 29,947 | 299% |
27 | C33 | TOTNES - Coronation Road | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8,000 | 22,460 | 281% |
28 | A380 | KINGSKERSWELL - Southey Lane Area | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20,000 | 52,407 | 262% |
29 | A361 | BRAUNTON - Exeter Road | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 30,000 | 75,953 | 253% |
30 | A384 | STAVERTON - Charlies Cross | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13,000 | 29,947 | 230% |
31 | C824 | TIVERTON - Bampton Street | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 30,000 | 68,467 | 228% |
32 | B3227 | GREAT TORRINGTON - Calf Street | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20,000 | 44,920 | 225% |
33 | A385 | BERRY POMEROY - Longcombe Cross | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7,000 | 14,973 | 214% |
34 | A377 | CREDITON - High Street | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 65,000 | 129,447 | 199% |
35 | A361 | BISHOPS NYMPTON - South Lea Services | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25,000 | 44,920 | 180% |
36* | B3181 | CULLOMPTON - Fore Street / Tiverton Rd Junction Signalised Junction | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 50,000 | 83,440 | 167% |
37* | A39 | WESTLEIGH - Westleigh Junction | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 65,000 | 98,413 | 151% |
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Appendix III
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Exeter Sub Regional Programme 2007/08
Summary of Programme & contribution to strategy
Provide high quality, more frequent and reliable local bus and rail journeys
Provide better facilities to encourage an increase in walking and cycling
Implement measures to tackle traffic congestion and improve air quality
Improve journey time reliability through key road improvements and ITS
Implement demand management measures to control parking and highway capacity
Promote smarter travel choices and the implementation of school and employer travel plans
Scheme Name | Cost (000s) | Objectives | Shared Priorities for Transport | Comments | ||||||
Accessibility | Congestion | Road Safety | Air Quality | Health/Wellbeing | Leisure/Tourism | Public Spaces | ||||
Transport Innovation Fund Development |
450 |
Step change in public transport provision and Demand Management strategy
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Progress scheme to TIF Partnership stage. Possible submission July 2008 |
Sainsbury's junction (Hill Barton)
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190 |
Rearrange junction priorities to reflect construction of Monkerton Link Road |
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Complete scheme started in 06/07 |
Traffic Management and Environmental Enhancement in the City Centre |
310 |
Improve traffic / pedestrian flow |
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Paris Street improvements. Junction improvements and crossing points on Sidwell St and Cheeke St. Total scheme 620k jointly funded with ECC |
Mount Pleasant junction
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25 |
Improve junction capacity & air quality |
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Amend signal phasing to improve junction capacity and reduce delays to bus services
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Bus priority Marsh Barton/Haven Banks
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Improve the attractiveness of public transport and improve journey time |
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Implement scheme to provide bus priority and reduce congestion. Links to P sites
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Bus priority Prince Charles Road
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45 |
Improve the attractiveness of public transport and improve journey time
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Implement scheme to provide bus priority on approach to the junction with Old Tiverton Road (inbound) |
Bus priority & car parking on radial routes
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95 |
Improve the attractiveness of public transport and ease traffic flow |
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Minor improvement on key corridors. Complete Cowick Street, Topsham Road, Livery Dole |
Burnthouse Lane
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75 |
Improve access to vehicles at bus stops for persons with disabilities |
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Redesign the road layout to accommodate low floor buses and improve passenger access. Retain parking |
Bus boarders & 24 hour protection at bus stops
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100 |
Improve access to vehicles at bus stops for persons with disabilities |
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Complements the introduction of new low floor vehicles and supports the accessible city concept. Complete E, F, K & T routes |
A376 Exmouth corridor improvements
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100 |
Infrastructure to improve access to bus services and stops |
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Bus stop infrastructure improvements and better/ safer access to bus stops at key locations on the corridor
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Support for Community Transport Schemes |
25 |
Improve accessibility to transport services |
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In conjunction with new Shopmobility |
Exeter St Davids forecourt |
75 |
Improve interchange between modes |
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Improve station forecourt, bus interchange, traffic flow, public space and passenger information
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Digby Arch signals
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75 |
Improve access to Digby, rail station and interchange between modes |
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Signalisation of Digby Arch on Sidmouth Road to allow two way operation of buses on Digby Drive and pedestrian/ cycle access under the bridge
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Digby to Apple lane cycle/ footway link
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Improve access to Rugby Club |
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First phase. Connect rear of Digby & Sowton rail station to Apple Lane
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Cycling Demonstration town
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400 |
Encourage the use of cycles for journeys within Exeter |
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Match funding to the award of Cycling Demonstration Town. Important part of the Demand Management Strategy to provide better & safer cycling routes in Exeter |
Walking projects
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200 |
Improve the attractiveness of walking |
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Important part of the Demand Management Strategy to provide better & safer walking routes in Exeter
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Heavitree enhancement
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50 |
Improve the quality of local centre for residents and visitors |
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Heavitree conservation area. Joint scheme with ECC
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Lower High Street enhancement
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320 |
Better management of the highway |
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Environmental improvements and loading restrictions. (50% contribution)
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Cathedral Close New Cut
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50 |
Access improvements |
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LTP contribution to overall scheme (50% contribution) |
Travel Plans
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To encourage alternative travel arrangements |
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School, employer and personalised travel plans to reduce the reliance on the private car. Important part of the Demand Management Strategy to provide better & safer walking routes in Exeter
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20mph zones
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Improve local safety and environment |
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Programme of schemes to implement 20mph zones.
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Demand Management
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120 |
Better management of parking |
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Implementation of further Resident Parking schemes and review of existing schemes
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Air Quality on radial routes
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25 |
Reduce vehicle emissions as part of the AQMA's |
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Examine routeing of HGV's in Exeter |
ITS & Smartcard
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200 |
Improve information for users of the highway |
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Package of measures to better inform choice and improve driver behaviour. Development of ITSO Smartcard scheme for bus & rail
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East of Exeter
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200 |
Major Scheme Bid |
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Major Scheme bid |
Exeter PUA
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250 |
Major Scheme Bid |
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Major Scheme bid including P west of the city |
Forward design
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75 |
Preparation of schemes for 2008/09 programme |
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Monitoring
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10 |
Ensure that schemes implemented are achieving their objectives |
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Retentions and commitments from 06/07 |
45 |
Provision for schemes in the course of implementation |
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Total | 3735 |
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Approved LTP Allocation | 3200 |
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| Includes 17% over programming |
Appendix IV
To EEC/07/39/HQ
Plymouth Sub Region Programme 2007/08
Encourage mode switch away from the car for journeys both into Plymouth and within the sub region
Provide better facilities and information for users to encourage more bus use
Provide high quality, more frequent and reliable local bus journeys
Reduce the impact of car journeys from the sub region on the Plymouth network, where congestion and air quality problems occur
Scheme Name | Cost ( 000s) | Objectives | Shared Priorities for Transport | Comments | ||||||
Accessibility | Congestion | Road Safety | Air Quality | Health / Wellbeing | Leisure / Tourism | Public Spaces | ||||
A386 bus corridor enhancement | 50 | To facilitate modal shift and encourage public transport usage. Provide safe access and waiting facilities at stops. Funding not constrained to bus shelters. |
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| Completion of works undertaken during previous years. Links to previously successful Kickstart funding bid. |
Other bus infrastructure | 20 | To encourage use of public transport in towns/villages not directly served by A379/A386 corridors |
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| Funding for bus stop/shelter improvements in the sub region area. |
Tavistock bus station | 15 | To encourage greater use of public transport through interchange improvements, particularly to the WHS. |
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| Design work building on findings of survey undertaken in 2006/07. A further 100k is allocated to this in future years. |
Yelverton cycle link | 10 | To encourage increased uptake of cycling between Yelverton and N.Plymouth |
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| Link specified in LTP as being a key priority. Work to build on feasibility study being undertaken in 06/07. |
ITS Strategy | 10 | To provide information to users of the highway |
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| Development of measures to better inform choice and improve driver behaviour. |
Drake Line Feasibility study | 35 |
Encourage greater use of public transport by providing a rail link between Tavistock and Plymouth
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| To complete delayed feasibility study programmed in 06/07. |
Rail track and signalling improvements Bere Alston | 50 |
Contribution to improved rail infrastructure at Bere Alston
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| Funding to improve existing infrastructure on this important community rail line. |
Bere Alston Cycle Link | 10 | Increase opportunities for cycling
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| Former rail track bed acquisition |
Investigation, forward design and monitoring | 40 |
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| Major Scheme Bid support | ||||||
Commitments from 06/07 | 12 |
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Total | 240 |
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Approved LTP Allocation | 200 |
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| Includes 20% over programming |
Appendix V
To EEC/07/39/HQ
Barnstaple and Bideford Area Programme 2007/08
Complements the opening of the Barnstaple Western Bypass
Reprioritises capacity at the key nodal point at the Strand and Square
Provides the first building block to further enhancement of the town centre which will be built on by the redevelopment of key sites.
Provides additional infrastructure to reduce short journeys by car within the town
Scheme Name | Cost ( 000s) | Objectives | Shared Priorities for Transport | Comments | ||||||
Accessibility | Congestion | Road Safety | Air Quality | Health / Wellbeing | Leisure / Tourism | Public Spaces | ||||
Barnstaple, Strand / Square | 290 | -Lock in the capacity benefits released by the construction of the Western Bypass -Improve walking and cycling access into the town centre -Remove a key delay point for buses affecting the whole of North Devon -Link the town centre to the river to complement other riverside development proposals -Create a high quality public space within the town centre -Increase numbers of visitors and tourists to the town centre
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| Joint funded with North Devon District Council. First phase of Square to be completed in 2006/7. Second phase funded in 2007/8 with the Strand to follow in 2008/9. Supplemented by 155,000 HSM contribution. |
Pilton Cycle Route | 220 | -Provide high quality walking and cycling link from Roundswell / Sticklepath / Bickington to Pilton College via Downstream Bridge -Provide high quality walking and cycling link from Pilton and Raleigh areas to Pottington Industrial Estate |
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| Subject of bid to Sustrans as part of NCN Links to Schools Programme. If successful 30-50% of scheme costs may be funded. |
Forward Design & Investigation | 50 |
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Commitments from 06/07 | 25 |
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Total | 585 |
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Approved LTP Allocation | 500 |
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| Includes 17% over programming |
Appendix VI
To EEC/07/39/HQ
Newton Abbot Area Programme 2007/08
Strategy to reduce the number of short car trips that create congestion
Provides high quality alternatives in conjunction with information and support through the travel planning process:
o Makes significant progress in enhancing the western part of the town centre
o Provides a major missing cycle link between Kingsteignton and Newton Abbot
o Is the first stage of an upgrade to the town's bus network
o Supports improved facilities for schools and employers identified through the travel planning process
Scheme Name | Cost ( 000s) | Objectives | Shared Priorities for Transport | Comments | ||||||
Accessibility | Congestion | Road Safety | Air Quality | Health / Wellbeing | Leisure / Tourism | Public Spaces | ||||
Bank Street / Wolborough Street | 220 | -Link the town centre to a major new supermarket on the western edge -Support the regeneration of the western end of the town centre in conjunction with other redevelopment sites -Provide a critical link in the core town centre cycle route and the first stage of NCN2 to Totnes including local links to Ogwell and Broadlands |
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| Supplemented by 150,000 from HSM enhancement budget (TBC) and 660,000 contribution from Teignbridge DC.
Scheme links to Highweek Way enhancement and bus priority which has been constructed by the developer of the retail scheme as part of a s278 agreement
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Kingsteignton / Passage House Inn to Newton Abbot Cycle Link (NCN2) | 350 | -Provide a safe and attractive walking and cycling link between Kingsteignton village and Newton Abbot rail station and town centre -Reduce short car trips between Kingsteignton and Newton Abbot -First key stage of the Teign Estuary cycle route between Newton Abbot and Teignmouth, itself part of NCN2 between Exeter and Plymouth. |
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| Submitted to Sustrans as part of the Connect 2 bid to the Big Lottery Living Landmarks People's Millions Programme. May receive part funding from this to be confirmed later in 2007.
Scheme will also improve links to the rail station from the proposed Northern Option in the Teignbridge LDF Core Strategy |
Improve Newton Abbot Town Bus Service Phase 1 | 180 | -Increase the attractiveness and image of bus travel within Newton Abbot -Improve accessibility to vehicles for those with mobility problems -Reduce the number of short trips within the town by car -Reduce the impact buses make to air quality problems in the town centre |
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| Three key elements: A] grant to operators to purchase new low floor DIPTAC compliant vehicles with Euro 4 engines. This will be matched by the operators themselves representing a major private sector investment. B] upgrades to waiting infrastructure including bus boarders, shelters, flags and poles C] Supporting publicity and marketing to launch the improved services
Second phase of routes to follow in 2008/9 |
School and Employer Travel Plans Grants to improve on-site facilities or off-site access | 20 | -Support schools and employers by investing in infrastructure improvements identified in their travel plans |
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Queen Street / The Avenue: Pelican to Puffin Upgrade | 15 | -Upgrade obsolete equipment to modern safety standards -Reduce delays to all road users |
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Newton Road, Kingsteignton: Pelican to Puffin Upgrade | 25 |
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Forward Design and Investigation | 50 | -Investigate and Prepare Schemes for Implementation in Future Years |
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Total | 860 |
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Approved LTP Allocation | 700 |
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| Includes 23% over programming |
Appendix VII
To EEC/07/39/HQ
Towns, Villages and Rural Communities Programme 2007/08
Improvements to transport provision outside of the main urban programmes
Improvements to accessibility
Tackling air quality closely linked to AQMA Action Plan proposals
Town & village enhancement schemes
Scheme Name | Cost ( 000s) | Objectives | Shared Priorities for Transport | Comments |
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Accessibility | Congestion | Road Safety | Air Quality | Health / Wellbeing | Leisure / Tourism | Public Spaces |
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School travel plan works implementation | 245 | Road safety Health & wellbeing
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| To deliver priority schemes flowing from completed school travel plans. Funding excludes that outlined in the Exeter, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple area programmes. Schemes prioritised on the ratio of cost to potential shift in travel by sustainable modes.
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Improving air quality in Crediton | 145 | Improving air quality Tackling congestion |
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| Schemes aimed at improving Air Quality in Crediton, Crediton Link Road Topographical survey, environmental assessments, soil survey, flood risk assessment, preliminary design and preliminary consultation. High Street enhancement scheme focussing on improving traffic management and parking. Parking survey jointly funded between DCC and MDDC |
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Wheels to Work
| 60 | Improve accessibility |
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To improve access to work for young people in areas where there is no bus service available due to the travel destination or timing.
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Shop mobility
| 30 |
Improve accessibility |
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| One new scheme to improve access to shopping and other facilities for disabled. Links to ring and ride service provision. | |
Ring & Ride
| 60 | Improve accessibility Health & wellbeing |
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| Provide a new vehicle for a community transport group so that disabled people have access to services. | |
Priority Action Area schemes | 70 | Improve accessibility Health & wellbeing |
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| Bulk of funding will be spent on Torridge Action Plan, potentially including improved hospital shuttle link. | |
Local priority links and access improvements | 135 | Improve accessibility Road safety |
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| Improving links between and within communities. Schemes will include missing footway links and crossing points. | |
Speed limit review | 50 | Road safety Improve accessibility |
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| Review of speed limits to ensure compliance with DCC and National Policy | |
Ilfracombe Traffic Management | 40 | Tackling Congestion Leisure & Tourism Public Spaces |
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| Congestion / parking management improvements Fore Street & Town Centre. Including Pay & Display Parking. | |
Ilfracombe Signage Strategy | 20 | Tackling Congestion Leisure & Tourism |
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| Improved local direction signing in partnership with TRANSFORM | |
Tackling congestion in Totnes parking management | 10 | Tackling congestion Improving air quality |
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| Funding will be directed at on street and resident parking schemes | |
Tackling congestion in Totnes network capacity improvements | 20 | Tackling congestion Improving air quality |
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| Scheme aimed at improving traffic flow on A385 corridor | |
Moretonhampstead: Betton Way Chagford Cross Link Road | 30 | Improve accessibility Tackling congestion |
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| Design work of scheme to be delivered jointly by DCC and developer. | |
Forward design and monitoring | 30 |
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Commitments from 06/07 | 70 |
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Total | 1015 |
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Approved LTP Allocation | 875 |
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| Includes 16% over programming |
Highway Structural Maintenance Scheme (in TVRC Programme) | Cost ( 000s)* | Objectives | Shared Priorities for Transport | Comments | ||||||
Accessibility | Congestion | Road Safety | Air Quality | Health / Wellbeing | Leisure / Tourism | Public Spaces | ||||
Exmouth Town Centre to Seafront | 90 | Leisure & tourism Public spaces |
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| Public realm enhancement scheme |
Lynton | 5 | Leisure & Tourism Public Spaces |
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| Enhancement scheme in conservation area |
Totnes High Street | 90 | Leisure & tourism Public spaces |
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| Public realm enhancement scheme. Focus of works involves repaving of footways. |
Tiverton Bampton Street | 150 | Leisure & tourism Public spaces |
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| Enhancement scheme deferred from 06/07 |
Teignmouth Northumberland Place/Osmond Lane | 5 | Leisure & tourism Public spaces |
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| Retention for 2006/07 scheme |
Crediton High Street | 50 | Improving air quality Tackling congestion |
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| Contribution to High Street enhancement scheme focussing on improving traffic management and parking |
* Funding of schemes comes from Highway Structural Maintenance programme
Sustainable Tourism, Recreation & Leisure Programme 2007/08 Appendix VIII To EEC/07/39/HQ
Expansion of Devon cycle network
Improvements to Rights of Way
World Heritage Site transportation improvements
Scheme Name | Cost ( 000s) | Objectives | Shared Priorities for Transport | Comments | ||||||
Accessibility | Congestion | Road Safety | Air Quality | Health / Wellbeing | Leisure / Tourism | Public Spaces | ||||
Exe Estuary Cycle Route | 200 | Increase commuter and leisure trips to Exeter as well as aims of the Cycling Demonstration Town project |
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| Contribution to: Exmouth Lympstone, Lympstone Topsham |
Teign Estuary | 20 | Contribution towards linking Moretonhampstead Teignmouth, creating a leisure and commuter route |
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| Contribution to works from Connect 2 bid |
Axe valley | 80 | Sustainable link to the Jurassic Coast |
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| Continuation of design works and land negotiation, Construction of Yarty Bridge to Axminster |
Paths to Prosperity | 100 | Match funding for Objective 2 schemes. |
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| 25% funding received through EU Obj 2 sources + additional resource committed from RDA |
ROWIP Strategic long distance walking and riding routes | 40 | Improve connections between neighbouring authorities and long distance Devon routes |
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| Commitment to fund prioritised programme of improvements to the RoWIP within LTP Guidance. Links identified through the RoWIP Schemes include continuation of Thorndon Cross and Venndown |
Safety improvements on rights of way crossing on A roads | 30 | Improve safety of users where routes cross/interconnect |
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| Commitment to fund prioritised programme of improvements to the RoWIP within LTP Guidance. Links identified through the RoWIP. |
Widen opportunities for use of the PRoW network | 40 | Widen opportunities for use of the network by all sectors of the community to improve health and wellbeing. |
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| Commitment to fund prioritised programme of improvements to the RoWIP within LTP Guidance. Links identified through the RoWIP.
|
West Devon World Heritage Site | 200 | Underpass replacement on the A390 |
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| Improves linkages with other services within the WHS. Executive agreed to 200k contribution 17/10/06 |
Jurassic Coast | 10 | Ongoing commitment for small scale transport improvements to enable improved access to the WHS |
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| Seeking commitment from Dorset CC and EDAONB to undertake several smaller schemes, including access strategy and signage improvements |
Commitments from 06/07 | 30 |
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Total | 750 |
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Approved LTP allocation | 650 |
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| Includes 15% over programming |
Additional Funding (Public Transport) Programme 2007/08 Appendix IX
Supports objectives of tackling traffic congestion, delivering accessibility and improving air quality To EEC/07/39/HQ
Encourages change from car use to public transport
Improves bus passenger satisfaction and patronage levels
Reduces traffic growth and improves journey time reliability
Scheme Name | Cost (000s) | Objectives | Shared Priorities for Transport | Comments | ||||||
Accessibility | Congestion | Road Safety | Air Quality | Health/Wellbeing | Leisure/Tourism | Public Spaces | ||||
Smartcard Ticketing
|
135 | Improve journey time reliability and attractiveness of public transport |
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| Develop ITSO compliant smartcard ticketing scheme across Devon in partnership with transport operators. |
Exeter Central rail station
|
75 |
Improve the attractiveness of rail travel |
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|
|
Restrict car parking and part pedestrianisation of the station forecourt. Improve access for taxis and deliveries |
Access to rail stations (ExeRail)
|
55 |
Improve access to rail stations |
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Improve access to stations for persons with disabilities. Possible match funding from Access for All (DfT) initiative |
Upgrade facilities at Park & Ride sites
|
25 |
Improve access to P sites
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Better facilities for users |
Park & Ride promotion and signing
|
10 |
Improve access to P sites |
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Improve directions to sites |
Kickstart: improve local bus services & vehicles jointly with operator
|
250 |
Improve the attractiveness of public transport, provide add ional capacity and improve air quality
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Joint funding with operator to upgrade vehicles on Service 52 (Exeter Sidmouth) |
Public Transport Facilities
| 125 | Improve accessibility Road safety |
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| Bus borders and information at bus stops at key locations in rural communities. This is in addition to the funding for implementation of the Bus Information Strategy. Potential schemes include corridor improvements on Route 93 and X38 as well as small scale local waiting facility enhancements. |
Public Transport Information Strategy
| 225 | Improve the attractiveness of public transport |
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|
| Components include completing inventory of all bus stops and enhancing stops and shelters. In addition providing better timetable information / guides / leaflets, where it is needed. |
TOTAL | 900 |
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Appendix X
To EEC/07/39/HQ
On Street Parking Account Schemes Estimates 2007/08
Anticipated Income after meeting enforcement and running costs 2007/08 = 627,000
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| Scheme Cost 000 |
Public/Sustainable Transport Initiatives |
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Exeter Park & Ride Support and Promotion | 434 |
Digby Hospital Park & Ride (contribution) | 6 |
Salcombe Park & Ride (contribution) | 3 |
Barnstaple Park & Ride Support and Promotion | 115 |
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Civil Parking Enforcement Set Up | 69 |
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TOTAL | 627 |
Reserve Scheme |
|
Additional Pay & Display Schemes in Exeter, Barnstaple and Newton Abbot |
50 |