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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.

1.

Letter from GOSW to Chief Executive

18 December 2006

MB

2.

Devon Local Transport Plan 2006-2011

March 2006

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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

Programme / Scheme

Allocation

2007/08

000's

Highway Structural Maintenance and Bridge Assessment / Strengthening Programme

Programme Sub-Total

25,072

Casualty Reduction and Route Management Programme

Programme Sub-Total

535

Regional / Area Programmes

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

Travel Awareness

107

Traveline

95

Commitments

176

Monitoring

20

Programme Management

167

Sub Total

565

Additional Funding (Public Transport) Programme

Programme Sub-Total

900

Total Allocation

33,197




Appendix II

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CASUALTY REDUCTION SCHEMES 2007/2008

No.

Road No.

Scheme Name

2003-2005
Casualties

KSI
Casualty
Savings

0-15
Year Old
Casualty
Savings

Pedestrian
Casualty
Savings

Pedal Cycle
Casualty
Savings

Estimated
Total
Casualty
Savings

Estimated
Cost of
Scheme

Calculated
Value of 1st
Year Casualty
Savings

Calculated

1st Year

ERR

Forward Design Budget

30,000

1

A361

TIVERTON - Bolham Roundabout
Signing and lining improvements

9

1

0

0

0

2

3,000

68,467

2282%

2

A379

EXETER - Sandygate Link
Provision of motor cycle safety fence extensions

5

1

0

0

0

2

22,000

491,033

2232%

3

A376

LYMPSTONE - Marine Camp
Enhanced signing and lining

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
Enhanced signing and lining

16

0

0

0

0

2

2,000

29,947

1497%

7

A384

STAVERTON - Riverford Bridge
Enhanced signing and Keep Clear markings.

4

0

0

0

0

1

1,200

14,973

1248%

8

A361

TIVERTON - Western approach to Bolham Rbt.
Enhanced signing for queuing vehicles

5

0

0

0

0

2

2,500

29,947

1198%

9

A382

BOVEY TRACEY TO MORETONHAMPSTEAD
Route Study - enhanced signing and lining

19

1

0

0

0

4

10,000

98,413

984%

10

A39

CLOVELLY - Downland Cross
Signing and road markings

5

0

0

0

0

2

4,000

29,947

749%

11

A396

OAKFORD - Black Cat
Signing improvements

4

0

0

0

0

1

2,000

14,973

749%

12

A380

KINGSKERSWELL - Coles Lane Area
Motorcycle signing scheme

5

0

0

0

0

2

5,000

29,947

599%

13

A380

KINGSTEIGNTON - Ware Barton Roundabout
Yellow bar markings and enhanced signing

14

0

0

0

0

2

5,000

29,947

599%

14

A381

OGWELL - Ogwell Cross Roundabout
Junction improvement scheme

6

0

0

0

0

2

5,000

29,947

599%

15

A382

NEWTON ABBOT - Whitehill Cross
Vehicle Activated Signs and High Friction Surfacing

8

0

0

0

0

2

5,000

29,947

599%

16

B3362

LAMERTON - Carrs Garage
HFS plus enhanced signing and lining

6

1

0

0

0

4

20,000

98,413

492%

17

A381

TOTNES - Gerston Cross
Enhanced signing

5

0

0

0

0

2

7,000

29,947

428%

18

A38/361

SAMPFORD PEVERELL - M5 junction 27
Dedicated lanes and enhanced road markings

24

0

0

0

0

8

30,000

119,787

399%

19

A380

MARLDON - Churscombe Roundabout
HFS plus enhanced signing and lining

8

0

0

0

0

5

20,000

74,867

374%

20

A386

TAVISTOCK - Drakes Roundabout
Imprint style roundabout island buildout.

5

0

0

0

1

4

20,000

67,380

337%

21

C461

HOLSWORTHY - Trewyn Road
Drainage improvements

5

0

0

0

0

2

10,000

29,947

299%

22

A39

BIDEFORD - Heywood Road Roundabout
Screening, lining and signing

11

0

0

0

0

2

10,000

29,947

299%

23

A3072

CREDITON TO BICKLEIGH
Route Study - Interactive signing

36

0

0

0

0

6

30,000

89,840

299%

24

C810

EXMOUTH - Hulham Road / Pound Lane
Enhanced signing and lining

6

0

0

0

1

2

10,000

29,947

299%

25

A361

SOUTH MOLTON - Aller Cross
Enhanced surfacing

12

0

0

0

0

4

20,000

59,893

299%

26

A379

CHURCHSTOW - Palegate Cross
HFS on all approaches and additional signs and lines.

5

0

0

0

0

2

10,000

29,947

299%

27

C33

TOTNES - Coronation Road
Upgrade lighting and pedestrian refuge

4

0

0

1

0

1

8,000

22,460

281%

28

A380

KINGSKERSWELL - Southey Lane Area
Vehicle Activated Signing

10

0

0

0

1

3

20,000

52,407

262%

29

A361

BRAUNTON - Exeter Road
Pedestrian crossing facilities

6

1

2

2

0

2

30,000

75,953

253%

30

A384

STAVERTON - Charlies Cross
HFS on all approaches & junction. Enhanced signing.

4

0

0

0

0

2

13,000

29,947

230%

31

C824

TIVERTON - Bampton Street
Footway enhancement works

6

1

0

2

0

2

30,000

68,467

228%

32

B3227

GREAT TORRINGTON - Calf Street
Improved pedestrian facilities

5

0

2

1

1

2

20,000

44,920

225%

33

A385

BERRY POMEROY - Longcombe Cross
Enhanced signing and lining

4

0

0

0

0

1

7,000

14,973

214%

34

A377

CREDITON - High Street
Relocation of pedestrian crossing facilities

7

2

1

2

0

3

65,000

129,447

199%

35

A361

BISHOPS NYMPTON - South Lea Services
Right turn lane

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
Junction Improvement

9

1

0

0

0

4

65,000

98,413

151%

TOTAL

646,500

* Reserve Schemes


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

Progress scheme to TIF Partnership stage. Possible submission July 2008

Sainsbury's junction (Hill Barton)

190

Rearrange junction priorities to reflect construction of Monkerton Link Road

Complete scheme started in 06/07

Traffic Management and Environmental Enhancement in the City Centre

310

Improve traffic / pedestrian flow

Paris Street improvements. Junction improvements and crossing points on Sidwell St and Cheeke St. Total scheme 620k jointly funded with ECC

Mount Pleasant junction

25

Improve junction capacity & air quality

Amend signal phasing to improve junction capacity and reduce delays to bus services

Bus priority Marsh Barton/Haven Banks

60

Improve the attractiveness of public transport and improve journey time

Implement scheme to provide bus priority and reduce congestion. Links to P sites

Bus priority Prince Charles Road

45

Improve the attractiveness of public

transport and improve journey time

Implement scheme to provide bus priority on approach to the junction with Old Tiverton Road (inbound)

Bus priority & car parking on radial routes

95

Improve the attractiveness of public transport and ease traffic flow

Minor improvement on key corridors. Complete Cowick Street, Topsham Road, Livery Dole

Burnthouse Lane

75

Improve access to vehicles at bus stops for persons with disabilities

Redesign the road layout to accommodate low floor buses and improve passenger access. Retain parking

Bus boarders & 24 hour protection at bus stops

100

Improve access to vehicles at bus stops for persons with disabilities

Complements the introduction of new low floor vehicles and supports the accessible city concept. Complete E, F, K & T routes

A376 Exmouth corridor improvements

100

Infrastructure to improve access to bus services and stops

Bus stop infrastructure improvements and better/ safer access to bus stops at key locations on the corridor

Support for Community Transport Schemes

25

Improve accessibility to transport services

In conjunction with new Shopmobility

Exeter St Davids forecourt

75

Improve interchange between modes

Improve station forecourt, bus interchange, traffic flow, public space and passenger information

Digby Arch signals

75

Improve access to Digby, rail station and interchange between modes

Signalisation of Digby Arch on Sidmouth Road to allow two way operation of buses on Digby Drive and pedestrian/ cycle access under the bridge

Digby to Apple lane cycle/ footway link

95

Improve access to Rugby Club

First phase. Connect rear of Digby & Sowton rail station to Apple Lane

Cycling Demonstration town

400

Encourage the use of cycles for journeys within Exeter

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

200

Improve the attractiveness of walking

Important part of the Demand Management Strategy to provide better & safer walking routes in Exeter

Heavitree enhancement

50

Improve the quality of local centre for residents and visitors

Heavitree conservation area. Joint scheme with ECC

Lower High Street enhancement

320

Better management of the highway

Environmental improvements and loading restrictions. (50% contribution)

Cathedral Close New Cut

50

Access improvements

LTP contribution to overall scheme (50% contribution)

Travel Plans

25

To encourage alternative travel arrangements

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

20mph zones

45

Improve local safety and environment

Programme of schemes to implement 20mph zones.

Demand Management

120

Better management of parking

Implementation of further Resident Parking schemes and review of existing schemes

Air Quality on radial routes

25

Reduce vehicle emissions as part of the AQMA's

Examine routeing of HGV's in Exeter

ITS & Smartcard

200

Improve information for users of the highway

Package of measures to better inform choice and improve driver behaviour. Development of ITSO Smartcard scheme for bus & rail

East of Exeter

200

Major Scheme Bid

Major Scheme bid

Exeter PUA

250

Major Scheme Bid

Major Scheme bid including P west of the city

Forward design

75

Preparation of schemes for 2008/09 programme

Monitoring

10

Ensure that schemes implemented are achieving their objectives

Retentions and commitments from 06/07

45

Provision for schemes in the course of implementation

Total

3735

Approved LTP Allocation

3200

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Funding to improve existing infrastructure on this important community rail line.

Bere Alston Cycle Link

10

Increase opportunities for cycling

Former rail track bed acquisition

Investigation, forward design and monitoring

40

Major Scheme Bid support

Commitments from 06/07

12

Total

240

Approved LTP Allocation

200

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

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

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

Commitments from 06/07

25

Total

585

Approved LTP Allocation

500

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

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

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.

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

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

Queen Street / The Avenue: Pelican to Puffin Upgrade

15

-Upgrade obsolete equipment to modern safety standards

-Reduce delays to all road users

Newton Road, Kingsteignton: Pelican to Puffin Upgrade

25

Forward Design and Investigation

50

-Investigate and Prepare Schemes for Implementation in Future Years

Total

860

Approved LTP Allocation

700

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

Accessibility

Congestion

Road Safety

Air Quality

Health / Wellbeing

Leisure / Tourism

Public Spaces

School travel plan works implementation

245

Road safety

Health & wellbeing

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.

Improving air quality in Crediton

145

Improving air quality

Tackling congestion

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

Wheels to Work

60

Improve accessibility

To improve access to work for young people in areas where there is no bus service available due to the travel destination or timing.

Shop mobility

30

Improve accessibility

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

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

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

Improving links between and within communities. Schemes will include missing footway links and crossing points.

Speed limit review

50

Road safety

Improve accessibility

Review of speed limits to ensure compliance with DCC and National Policy

Ilfracombe Traffic Management

40

Tackling Congestion

Leisure & Tourism

Public Spaces

Congestion / parking management improvements Fore Street & Town Centre. Including Pay & Display Parking.

Ilfracombe Signage Strategy

20

Tackling Congestion

Leisure & Tourism

Improved local direction signing in partnership with TRANSFORM

Tackling congestion in Totnes parking management

10

Tackling congestion

Improving air quality

Funding will be directed at on street and resident parking schemes

Tackling congestion in Totnes network capacity improvements

20

Tackling congestion

Improving air quality

Scheme aimed at improving traffic flow on A385 corridor

Moretonhampstead: Betton Way Chagford Cross Link Road

30

Improve accessibility

Tackling congestion

Design work of scheme to be delivered jointly by DCC and developer.

Forward design and monitoring

30

Commitments from 06/07

70

Total

1015

Approved LTP Allocation

875

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

Public realm enhancement scheme

Lynton

5

Leisure & Tourism

Public Spaces

Enhancement scheme in conservation area

Totnes High Street

90

Leisure & tourism

Public spaces

Public realm enhancement scheme. Focus of works involves repaving of footways.

Tiverton Bampton Street

150

Leisure & tourism

Public spaces

Enhancement scheme deferred from 06/07

Teignmouth Northumberland Place/Osmond Lane

5

Leisure & tourism

Public spaces

Retention for 2006/07 scheme

Crediton High Street

50

Improving air quality

Tackling congestion

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

Contribution to: Exmouth Lympstone, Lympstone Topsham

Teign Estuary

20

Contribution towards linking Moretonhampstead Teignmouth, creating a leisure and commuter route

Contribution to works from Connect 2 bid

Axe valley

80

Sustainable link to the Jurassic Coast

Continuation of design works and land negotiation, Construction of Yarty Bridge to Axminster

Paths to Prosperity

100

Match funding for Objective 2 schemes.

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

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

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.

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

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

Seeking commitment from Dorset CC and EDAONB to undertake several smaller schemes, including access strategy and signage improvements

Commitments from 06/07

30

Total

750

Approved LTP allocation

650

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

Develop ITSO compliant smartcard ticketing scheme across Devon in partnership with transport operators.

Exeter Central rail station

75

Improve the attractiveness of rail travel

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

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

Better facilities for users

Park & Ride promotion and signing

10

Improve access to P sites

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

Joint funding with operator to upgrade vehicles on Service 52 (Exeter Sidmouth)

Public Transport Facilities

125

Improve accessibility

Road safety

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

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


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

Scheme Cost

000

Public/Sustainable Transport Initiatives

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

Civil Parking Enforcement Set Up

69

TOTAL

627

Reserve Scheme

Additional Pay & Display Schemes in Exeter, Barnstaple and Newton Abbot

50