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RESOURCE PACK

for Solent Transport Strategy Panel

12 October 2005

Item 6

Capital Programme and Scheme Assessment

PROVISIONAL 2006/07 SCHEME DETAILS

Area: New Forest Transport Strategy

Scheme NF 1 - Lyndhurst Signing and Traffic Management

Responsive direction signing system (using M27 EMS) to advise motorists of the appropriate route to take from the M27 towards the New Forest destinations when there are congestion problems in the Lyndhurst area. Associated traffic measures at the junction with Lyndhurst High Street are also to be developed.

Scheme benefits

May address some Air Quality (AQ) problems in the AQMA in Lyndhurst High Street by lessening the impact of traffic from the A337 (southbound) onto the High Street.

LTP Targets: Air Quality, Congestion

Objectives: Environment

Monitoring requirements

Comprehensive surveys of traffic movements in wider area completed in 2002 and 2005, before and after the Colbury junction was implemented.

Further monitoring of traffic required by Automatic Traffic Counts when trials take place.

Funding required and identified

£300,000 LTP

Initial estimate suggests approximate cost of £150,000. The other £150,000 was to cover the trial and possible implementation of a `long vehicle detection' scheme at Lyndhurst signals. This has now been put on hold (as directed by NF road network group) pending feasibility work into a second set of signals in the village.

However, pressure may increase to introduce a northern forest lorry ban and funding may need to be identified - see scheme NF5.

Status

A detailed brief is currently being prepared for work with the Highways Agency (HA) to organise a trial and future coordination of the project (the HA have indicated support in principle to date).

Associated highway works/consultation/ and trial could take place in Easter or summer 2006. Need to consider local consultation.

Other issues

None.

Scheme NF 2 - New Forest Car Free Tourism

The New Forest Tour currently uses two 27 year old open top buses. These vehicles are now at the end of their life. In addition to becoming increasingly unreliable, they offer a very poor quality of ride and general travelling environment compared to modern vehicles.Due to the cost of running the service only one bus can be support currently. However a grant of £100,000 would allow Solent Blue Line to purchase two brand new or refurbished Open Top buses for sole use on the New Forest Tour. This would also mean the service moving to an hourly tour, thus increasing reliability and passenger confidence. The £100,000 would go towards the purchase cost of two open top buses (£300,000 buys two) and secure their use on the New Forest Tour for the next 3-5 years.

Scheme benefits

Lyndhurst is already suffering from poor air quality and congestion. This capital expenditure will help to secure the future of the Tour by increasing the reliability of the service and providing buses with the latest technology relating to vehicle emissions.

The key benefits of the Tour are:

· Presents a Car Free Alternative for Visitors to the New Forest.

· Serves Forestry Commission campsites at Denny Wood and Hollands Wood.

· Provides integration with South West Trains from London and Bournemouth at Brockenhurst and Beaulieu Road Stations and at Lymington Pier.

· Raises the Profile of the New Forest and acts as a `Showpiece'.

· Raises profile and accessibility of visitor attractions on the route.

· Provides opportunities for greater range of cycling routes within the New Forest. Contributes towards reducing congestion and improving air quality.

Monitoring requirements

`Tourism on Board' (national project) monitoring is currently underway. This will provide survey data which will give understanding of why passengers used the bus, spend in area, and if they would have used a car if the bus wasn't available etc.

Funding required and identified

Capital funding required for £100,000 as a one off payment. Revenue support required each year starting at £30,000 for 2006. In view of pressures on bus subsidies elsewhere in Hampshire, external support for this is being sought. The National Park Authority have already indicated that they are interested in providing funding support for the service and have asked for more information. They have been asked to look at a 3-5 year agreement to provide support. NFDC have also agreed in principle to fund next year and are preparing an expenditure plan bid internally. Again a 3-5 year agreement will be sought.

Status

January / February 2006 money to be secured from NPA and NFDC to support the revenue costs for the next 3-5 years.

February 2006 County Council budgetary approval to be sought to provide the £100,000 grant funding.

Solent Blue Line purchase buses and tour details agreed.

May 2006 New buses in operation on hourly service.

Scheme NF 3 - New Street, Lymington

New Street is a busy, well used pedestrian route from a town centre car park and residential area to the High Street. The existing footway and crossing facilities are very poor, the footway width is restrictive and does not allow an easy passage for pedestrians to the shopping area.

The proposal involves improving the junction with the High Street by raising the carriageway surface and highlighted the desired crossing point. The remainder of the one-way section will also be raised to a shared level flush surface with speed management features. This will help improve accessibility and standards of use and promote the dominance of the pedestrian over the motor vehicle.

Scheme benefits

Improve and enhance town centre accessibility by creating a more attractive and user friendly link.

LTP targets: Accessibility, Safety

Objectives: Environment, Safety, Market Towns, Economy, Tourism

Monitoring requirements

`Before' pedestrian counts have been undertaken which revealed a high usage but very poor facilities by observation (ie pram and parent can not use footway if accompanied by an additional walking child or adult; one is forced onto carriageway).

`After' pedestrian counts and satisfaction/observation surveys will be carried out.

Funding required and identified

£100,000 LTP

£29,000 EF (held by NFDC) and £34,000 Environmental Enhancement funding from NFDC

Status

NFDC to carry out design and implementation through the tender process. Feasibility work being carried out currently. Public consultation held in June 2005 which was successful.

Issue regarding use of a shop forecourt needs to be resolved.

Other issues

None.

Scheme NF4 - Ampress to Town Centre cycleway - Lymington

The new Lymington hospital is currently under construction at the Ampress (former Wellworthy engineering) site in Lymington. In conjunction with the Primary Care Trust, an essential shared footway and cycleway has been identified as a crucial link form the town centre into the site (car parking very low levels).

Scheme benefits

Serve the hospital site for employees and some patients and therefore minimize the number of car trips to the site. A Toucan or Pelican crossing may be required for Manor Road/Avenue Road and again on Marsh Lane. These are likely to be drawn out as separate projects at a later date or funded from the EF allocation if available.

LTP targets: Accessibility

Objectives: Access to health

Funding required and identified

£220,000 EF identified from Priory Care Trust. A proportion of this can fund the cycleway (but not necessarily the formal crossings that have been identified within the feasibility study). LTP or crossing programmes funding may be sought for the crossings at a future date.

Status

Feasibility complete. Preliminary design due to commence after route issues resolved (see below).

Other issues

Network Rail have issued a liability warning in terms of passage under the disused bridge at Ampress (which carries the town centre cycle route) in that they are to register the passage as `not dedicated to the public'. Investigations into land ownership are taking place in order to resolve this issue, but an alternative route may have to be sought if this issue cannot be overcome.

Scheme NF 5 - Quomp, Ringwood - Road Closure

A large amount of local traffic has been observed using this route as a short-cut to the town centre and onward to the A31 instead of using the local distributor route. Quomp joins Hightown Road at its southern end and the B3347 at its northern end. There is a high level of pedestrian and cycling activity (due to Ringwood Primary school being accessed from Quomp) and its short link to the town centre. It is proposed that accessibility by non-motorised transport should be encouraged by closing the road to all through-traffic (this would include a physical closure as well as a Prohibition of Driving order).

A Traffic Regulation Order will be required to support the road closure. An experimental Order is currently in place.

Scheme benefits

LTP targets: Accessibility, Safety, (Air Quality)

Objectives: Environment, Safety, Market Towns

Monitoring requirements

`Before' pedestrian, cycling and vehicle counts carried out. Interim surveys undertaken after trial closure.

Funding required and identified

Trials have been funded through 2004/05 Ringwood walking and cycling project. Permanent works required between £35-70k (depending on the exact closure point). High quality materials need to be used as Quomp lies within a Conservation area.

Status

Consultation for permanent TRO could start in Autumn with a view to implementing works early in 2006/07.

Other issues

TRO required - Prohibition of Driving.

Scheme NF 6 - HGV Restrictions - Northern New Forest (B3078/B3079/B3080)

Numerous complaints have been received from both Hampshire and Wiltshire residents about the number of through-routeing HGVs over a number of years. Since Wiltshire County Council commissioned consultants to undertake a review of HGV movements through Downton

A joint officer working group has been established to investigate whether a 7.5ton weight restriction is practical on an area-wide basis. To date, surveys of HGV movements have been undertaken within the area. These indicate that that there will be a noticeable/significant benefit for Hampshire residents in terms of a good reduction in through-routeing HGVs. There would still remain a relatively high number of HGV movements as there is a tip within the zone which would maintain access.

Scheme benefits

Reduction in HGV movements, noise and verge degradation. Protection of National Park environment.

LTP targets: Safety

Objectives: Environment, Safety, Communities, NFNPA

Monitoring requirements

Comprehensive before surveys carried out May 2005.

After monitoring surveys should take place as undoubtedly residents will be requesting this.

Funding required and identified

£50-100,000 LTP required (depending on extent of zone and number of associated signs).

Alternative funding explored, but it would be unrealistic to use Traffic Management capital monies, as this would use a large proportion of the annual budget for the whole of the county.

Status

Report taken to Executive Member for Environment on 13 September 2005 for approval to undertake an informal consultation to help draft boundary for TRO.

Other issues

WCC could introduce a weight restriction on the B3080 within Wiltshire, thus potentially diverting additional HGV traffic through the B3078/79 in Hampshire.

Area: Solent Transport Strategy

Scheme Sol.1 - Lee-on -the-Solent Sustainable Suburbs, Gosport.

A Civic Trust study, which took place in 2001 and was commissioned by the County Council, identified a number of priority actions in respect of local transport and access, including the need for improved pedestrian facilities in the Lee on the Solent central shopping area.

Funding was allocated from the first LTP's integrated Transport budget to address transport issues arising from the Civic Trust study. However, whilst the preliminary design and consultation for a group of selected measures which aimed to improve road safety and ease movement for pedestrians were taken forward by Gosport Borough Council, the schemes progression slipped and it was subsequently deferred to the preparation pool following a decision by the Executive Member for Environment on 7 December 2004.

Current situation

It is currently anticipated that the scheme can be progressed to project appraisal stage by early 2006 which will allow implementation early in the financial year 2006/07.

A Lee-on-the-Solent Market Town Healthcheck Project will shortly be in progress and liaison with the organisers, Vision4Lee, suggest that transport issues will once again feature as a priority with local people. It is possible that match funding through this project, could enable a larger, or perhaps a phased scheme to be considered.

Scheme details

The scheme aims to assist pedestrians and the mobility impaired in the High Street area of Lee-on-the-Solent. The proposals to improve road safety and road crossing opportunities for pedestrians include various measures, primary at junctions, at Milvil Road/Marine Parade West Junction, Manor Way/High Street/Pier Street Junction, Pier Street/Marine Parade West and Beach Road. The measures aim to reduce crossing widths for pedestrians, improve pedestrian visibility, remove obstructive parking, slow vehicle speeds, better control of loading arrangements, reduce damage to footways by lorry over-run and to improve traffic movements.

Scheme benefits

These measures are considered necessary by the local community to improve the areas in which they live and work.

Objectives: Safety, Safe and Strong Communities, Equalities, Market Towns, Economy, Accessibility

LTP targets: Accessibility, Safety

Monitoring requirements

Before and after customer satisfaction monitoring will be required.

Funding required and identified

£150,000 is required from the LTP with possible match funding from SEEDA through the Market Towns Healthcheck initiative for a larger or phased scheme if appropriate.

No EF funding is currently available in this area.

Status

Preliminary design and public consultation has been undertaken (by GBC) Some further work is necessary before the scheme can be progressed to detailed design.

It is currently anticipated that the scheme can be progressed to project appraisal stage by early 2006 which will allow implementation in the financial year 2006/07.

A TRO may be required to restrict HGV movements and further consultation to resolve detailed traffic arrangements at Beech Road junction with Marine Parade.

Other issues

Public expectations have been raised by the Civic Trust study and the public consultation events on the proposals.

Scheme Sol. 2 - Archers Road Footbridge, Eastleigh

This scheme is for a replacement footbridge across the Eastleigh to Romsey railway line, which will provide a vital access link for pedestrians, the mobility impaired and cyclists, to Eastleigh town centre.

The original Archers Road footbridge was constructed in 1924 from concrete and is nearing the end of its usable life. It has steep, narrow stairs making the bridge inaccessible to all but the most able members of the community. Despite this it is well used as it provides a vital pedestrian link to the town centre, bus and train stations and it avoids the narrow footways and congested traffic on Twyford Road. The existing bridge is also well used by children on route to schools and colleges in the area.

Scheme benefits

The replacement footbridge addresses severance issues by providing access for the mobility impaired and cyclists in addition to its existing pedestrian users.

Improves access into the town centre

Addresses town centre access severance issues.

Encourages reduction in car trips to town centre

Contributes to the Safe Routes to School programme in the area

LTP targets: Severance, Town Centre Access, Accessibility, Cycling, Mode Share, Safer Routes to School.

Objectives: Accessibility, Equalities, Communities

Monitoring requirements

Surveys of the existing bridge usage have been undertaken

After surveys will be required

Funding required and identified

Funding requirements - £1.5 million LTP

Status

The scheme is currently being progressed.

Implementation in 2006/07 is possible but will be dependant upon successful land acquisition, meeting new rail safety standards and securing necessary rail possessions.

Other issues

EBC have committed funding to undertake any accommodation works e.g. pedestrian and cycle links etc, necessary to compliment the replacement footbridge in 2006/07.

Scheme Sol.3 - Emsworth Town Centre, Havant

This scheme involves improving pedestrian links from the north of the town into the town centre to address severance and safety issues, improving access to bus stops and completing the final section of the A259 Warblington to Emsworth cycle route, including a new toucan crossing and cycle parking facilities.

The northern residential area of Emsworth is divided from the older town centre and key local facilities by the A27 and A259. Pedestrian improvements along the B2148 corridor to the town centre in addition to a town centre access measures aim to address safety and severance issues in addition to improving customer satisfaction.

The cycle route, which currently ends on the outskirts of Emsworth, has strategic importance. In addition to forming part of the proposed South Coast Cycle Route in association with West Sussex County Council and SUSTRANS, it will complete a significant element of the integrated cycling strategy highlighted in the Atkins 2003 report, and will also contribute to the Safe Routes to School programme in the area.

Scheme benefits

Improves access into the town centre

Aims to address town centre access severance and road safety issues.

Encourages reduction in car trips to town centre

Provides a Safer Route to School measure for pupils attending Warblington School and will complement Safer Routes to School measures planned for other local schools.

Meets with requirements of the Emsworth Design Statement

Contributes to the Market Town Initiative

LTP Targets: Town Centre Access, Severance, Cycling, Bus Patronage, Safety, Mode Share, Safer Routes to School.

Corporate Objectives: Accessibility, Safety, Strong and Safe Communities, Maximising Life Opportunities, Stewardship of the Environment, Achieving Economic Prosperity, Improving Services.

Monitoring requirements

Before and after customer satisfaction monitoring will be required.

Before and after accident monitoring

Before and after cyclist monitoring (before surveys completed)

Funding required and identified

LTP £250,000 and £2,300 EF

Status

Town Centre Access Audit required.

Some consultation still required with residents on minor construction issue and with local bus operator regarding relocated bus stop and road side infrastructure.

Other issues

Cycle link forms part of the Atkins SEHTS Cycle Routes Priority Assessment, 2003.

The route will form part of the proposed South Coast Cycle Route in association with West Sussex County Council and SUSTRANS.

Scheme Sol 4 - Hythe Town Centre

The scheme aims to assist pedestrians, including those with mobility impairments in St Johns Street/ The Marsh area of Hythe town centre, where there are currently poor pedestrian facilities.

Proposals are being developed to improve pedestrian links and downgrade the prominence of vehicular traffic at the northern end of St Johns Street leading to The Marsh. This will be progressed in conjunction with the District Council major enhancement works to St John's Street car park. A minor cycle contra flow in Pylewell Road also would benefit the town centre by enabling a safe route for cyclists to the ferry and the Marsh.

A secondary scheme could complete the Hardley to Hythe cycle route.

Scheme benefits

Improve conditions for pedestrians and less mobile from a car park and residential area to the town centre and promenade.

LTP targets: Accessibility, Safety

Objectives: Environment, Safety, Market Towns,

Monitoring requirements

Before traffic and pedestrian counts undertaken. After counts will be carried out to monitor the effects.

Funding required and identified

£120,000 LTP, up to £227,000 EF

Up to £227,000 EF available (Deeds of Variation are currently being negotiated with two developers to allocate contributions to be used on these town centre improvements.).

Status

The scheme is currently under preliminary design by NFDC.

NFDC car park works due to commence before highway works - whole scheme to be designed by NFDC and highway works to be implemented by the County Council. Public consultation required.

Other issues

Hythe link road needs to be formally reviewed And potentially formally abandoned. A report was taken to the STS Panel (January 2004) which recommended that steps towards removing the link road from the NFDC local plan should be taken. Advise from legal has been to delay reporting and formal deletion until the Deeds of Variation have been secured.

Scheme Sol. 5 - Whiteley Accessibility and Swanwick station

Whiteley is segregated from the Park Gate and Segensworth areas, which include many key facilities, by the M27 and the main Southampton - Portsmouth rail line. Pedestrian and cycle access links for Whiteley are currently extremely limited which, coupled with very poor public transport provision, reduces choice for potential alternatives to car use for the majority of journeys into and out of Whiteley via the only vehicle access - M27 junction 9.

Capacity issues on the M27 and junction 9, which severely limit vehicle access to Whiteley, means that adequate pedestrian and cycle links are essential to provide modal choice, to reduce pressure on the road network and to maintain and improve quality of life for both residents and employees in the area.

This scheme aims to improve pedestrian and cycle links between the Whiteley and Park Gate/Segensworth areas, including improved access to Swanwick Station by completing the Whiteley to Park Gate cycle route.

In addition the scheme will address pedestrian access issues within Whiteley, primarily to improve safety, encourage walking and support local businesses travel plans. This reflects the aims of the Whiteley Area travel plan being developed in partnership between the Highway Agency's 'Influencing Travel Behaviour Team', the County Council and the Whiteley Business Forum.

The scheme seeks to address pedestrian access issues between the Whiteley employment areas and Whiteley Village Shopping Centre by providing pedestrian links and a toucan crossing on Whiteley Way. These footway links have been prevented until now, since the highway had not been adopted and works could have jeopardised legal agreements for the completion of Whiteley Way.

Scheme benefits

Completing the Whiteley to Park Gate cycle route will:

· Improve access to Whiteley

· Help to address Whiteley severance issues

· Encourages reduction in car trips to access Whiteley

· Provide a Safer Route to School measure

· Promotes travel by public transport

The Toucan crossing and footway links will:

· Address road safety concerns

· Improve pedestrian links for local employees

· Show County Council's commitment to working in partnership with local businesses to support travel plan issues

· Increases proportion of population aware of travel choices

LTP targets: Accessibility, Severance, Safety, Cycling, Mode Share, Safer Routes to School, Workplace Travel Plans, Public Transport Patronage.

Objectives: Safety, Safe and Strong Communities, Equalities, Economic Prosperity, Accessibility, Stewardship of the Environment

Monitoring requirements

For the Whiteley to Park Gate cycle route:

· Existing cycle surveys and questionnaires for Swanwick Station Access have been undertaken. After surveys will be required.

For the Whiteley Way toucan crossing and footway links:

· A `PV2' survey result of 1.12 (technical assessment of need) demonstrates need for a formal crossing facility on Whiteley Way

· Customer satisfaction surveys will be required

Funding required and identified

LTP £250,000 plus EF (need to check amount available)

For the Whiteley to Park Gate cycle route:

· EF funding exists for the link from Park Gate.

For the Whiteley Way toucan crossing and footway links:

· This can be funded entirely from EF

Status

· Entire scheme at preliminary design stage.

· Completion of the highway adoption process is imminent which will allow construction of the Whiteley Way footway links.

· Consultation with land owners of Whiteley Village Shopping Centre to allow completion of the footway link into the village complex is underway.

Other issues

The Highway Agency's 'Influencing Travel Behaviour Team' has chosen to work with Whiteley businesses to help tackle congestion and has retained consultants to assist in travel survey / data collection work related to this project. This project will provide a unique opportunity for partnership working between the Highways Agency, the County Council and the businesses to showcase what can be achieved with travel planning techniques. The larger Whiteley businesses are committed to this project.

Scheme Sol 6 - Totton Causeway Cycle Route Upgrade

The cycleway between Southampton City Centre and Totton was implemented in the late 1980s as the first significant cycleway in Hampshire and it remains a popular route. The objective of the proposed scheme is to upgrade the cycleway between the city boundary and the A326, together with the spur to the town centre in accordance with the current guidance and best practice. This would will complement future proposals in the centre of Totton.

Scheme benefits

Improve the existing facility by upgrading route where necessary. Will continue to cater for the strong trend in cycling and add some additional improvements where possible. The scheme will involve investigating whether a more desirable alignment can be achieved on the A326 spur into the Hounsdown residential area.

LTP targets: Accessibility, Safety

Objectives: Environment, Safety, Cycling, Health

Monitoring requirements

Before surveys available.

Funding required and identified

LTP £150,000

Status

Initial appraisal held in June 2005, a follow-up exercise planned to finalise exact requirements and specifications.

Scheme Sol 7 - Romsey Accessibility

In advance of a comprehensive community street audit, two potential issue have been identified and investigated. A pair of refuges on Botley Road would assist pedestrians using the Tadburn stream footpath as well as improving access to the QBP 15 bus stops. A pedestrian phase on the southern and eastern arms of the traffic signals at the Romsey Railway Station will improve access for passengers to the town centre.

Scheme benefits

Will encourage walking to the railway station and use by the mobility impaired.

The refuges on Botley Road will encourage walking into the town centre via the Tadburn Stream footway and would be used from the existing and new residential developments on Botley Road.

LTP targets: Accessibility, Safety

Objectives: Safety, Health, Equalities

Monitoring requirements

PV²carried out on Botley Road which did not meet formal crossing criteria. After counts/observations could be made to ensure the refuges are being used.

Funding required and identified

£30,000 for pedestrian refuges

£40,000 Romsey Railway Station Road Pedestrian Phase or possibly EF.

Status

Pedestrian refuges on Botley Road ready to go to detailed design.

Other issues

For the Alma Road (station signals) some footway upgrade work is required. Network Rail need to dedicate part of the footway (currently maintained under their lease) as highway. This needs to be negotiated in due course.

Scheme Sol.8 - A27 Swaythling Road West End Pedestrian Refuges

A contribution has been obtained from a new housing development to assist pedestrians to cross the A27 in the vicinity of Hales Road, but this is insufficient to construct a pair of refuges which are proposed as the most appropriate measures, due to the need for localised road widening. Pedestrian crossing places on the A27 are very limited and consequently the road causes community severance issues. In addition to addressing these severance issues, these refuge proposals will help to encourage appropriate vehicle speed on this 30mph section of the A27.

The scheme will also local bus stops. Improving these crossing facilities may also provide a link with this QBP route.

Additional crossing facilities in this section of the A27 Swaythling Road will also improve access to the local, well used, bus stops on this QBP route in addition to providing Safer Routes to School measures.

Scheme benefits

· Addresses A27 severance issues

· Encourages appropriate vehicle speed

· Provides access to QBP bus stops

· Provides Safer Routes to School measures

LTP targets: Accessibility, Safety, Severance, Bus Patronage, Safer Routes to School

Objectives: Safety, Equalities, Economy, Accessibility, Safe and Strong Communities

Monitoring requirements

PV2 surveys, before and after scheme implementation will be required, however, the before surveys are likely to be low due to current difficulties crossing the A27 at this location.

Bus patronage figures will provide details of any increases resulting from improved crossing facilities

Funding required and identified

£40,000 LTP plus £27,000 EF

Status

Investigation work initiated.

Other issues

None.

Scheme Sol 9 - Southampton - Waterside Quality Bus Partnership

To encourage greater public transport use by installing bus priority measures and by improving infrastructure, information and waiting facilities along the major bus service corridor between Southampton and Hythe.

Scheme benefits

Contributes towards meeting the County Council's Local Transport Plan and LPSA2 targets for increasing bus patronage. It will also positively impact on BVPI 103 (local public transport information) and BVPI 104 (satisfaction with local bus services).

Supports the following Aims of the Corporate Strategy: (1) Maximising Life Opportunities; (2) Stewardship of the Environment; (3) Achieving Economic Prosperity; (4) Building Strong and Safe Communities; and (5) Improving Services.

Designed to provide a reliable, accessible and realistic alternative to the private car by installing bus priority measures and improving passenger waiting facilities and information

Monitoring requirements

Outputs include raised boarding kerbs, new passenger shelters, bus stop poles, information cases, electronic real-time information displays,

Monitoring of passenger numbers and journey times compared to agreed baselines (to be confirmed upon signature of Quality Bus Partnership)

Funding required and identified

£350,000 LTP

Status

QBP and scheme programme being developed in partnership with Southampton City Council and bus operator Solent Blue Line who are the principal operator on the corridor - details to be advised. Kickstart bid decision awaited.

Scheme Sol 10 - Havant - Waterlooville Quality Bus Partnership

Scheme benefits

Designed to provide a reliable, accessible and realistic alternative to the private car by installing bus priority measures and improving passenger waiting facilities and information

Will also benefit Waterlooville MDA.

Builds on schemes already completed or in progress on other routes in Havant and Waterlooville, that have already seen investment in new buses and are experiencing passenger growth

Monitoring requirements

Outputs include raised boarding kerbs, new passenger shelters, bus stop poles, information cases, electronic real-time information displays.

Monitoring of passenger numbers and journey times compared to agreed baselines (to be confirmed upon signature of Quality Bus Partnership).

Funding required and identified

£250,000 LTP

Status

QBP and scheme programme being developed in partnership with bus operator Stagecoach who are the principal operator on the corridor; details to be advised.

Scheme Sol 11 - Wecock Farm - Southsea Quality Bus Partnership

Scheme benefits

Designed to provide a reliable, accessible and realistic alternative to the private car by installing bus priority measures and improving passenger waiting facilities and information.

Builds on scheme already in progress on bus route 41 along the main A3 corridor, where there has already been investment in new buses and a recent increase in service frequency, with more passenger growth expected.

Monitoring requirements

Outputs include raised boarding kerbs, new passenger shelters, bus stop poles, information cases, electronic real-time information displays,

Monitoring of passenger numbers and journey times compared to agreed baselines (to be confirmed upon signature of Quality Bus Partnership)

Funding required and identified

£500,000 LTP

Status

QBP and scheme programme being developed in partnership with Portsmouth City Council and bus operator First who are the principal operator on the corridor; details to be advised.

Scheme Sol 12 - Hedge End - Southampton Quality Bus Partnership

Scheme benefits

Designed to provide a reliable, accessible and realistic alternative to the private car by installing bus priority measures and improving passenger waiting facilities and information.

B3033 Botley Road Bus Link will enable major improvement to bus access to the area and allow service frequencies and journey times to be improved.

Monitoring requirements

Outputs include bus priority measures (including Botley Road bus link), raised boarding kerbs, new passenger shelters, bus stop poles, information cases, electronic real-time information displays.

Monitoring of passenger numbers and journey times compared to agreed baselines (to be confirmed upon signature of Quality Bus Partnership).

Funding required and identified

£200,000 LTP

Status

Scheme details being developed.

QBP and scheme programme being developed in partnership with Southampton City Council and bus operator Solent Blue Line who are the principal operator on the corridor.

Scheme Sol 13 - Hythe Pier Maintenance

This scheme will complete the major maintenance project that has been carried out within the period of the last LTP. The new pier decking is currently 75% complete and requires further funding to finish the project.

Scheme benefits

Replacing the decking will improve the structure and safety of the pier platform. The existing planks are rapidly deteriorating in condition making the pedestrian route to the pier head, to the ferry landing point, unattractive.

LTP targets: Accessibility, Safety

Objectives: Public Transport, Safety

Monitoring requirements

Ferry patronage Information to be obtained. Monitoring will be linked to `Access to Waterside' study.

Funding required and identified

£90,000 LTP

Status

On hold until the pontoon improvements have been made at the Southampton end. County Council contractually obligated to these improvements. The Southampton pontoon works are funded by a carry over from the Hythe pier capital allocation in 2004/05 and also the allocation from 2005/06, plus some additional.

Other issues

Must tie into Access to Waterside Phase 2 proposals (being developed) in terms of future plans for promoting the ferry.

Scheme Sol.14 - Segensworth roundabout/Witherbed Lane Link Improvements

M27 junction 9 and Segensworth Roundabout are considered to be one junction arrangement in that they are in close proximity (linked by 400m of dual carriageway); capacity problems and incidents at one junction quickly affects the other, especially at peak times.

Continuing traffic pressure will continue to exacerbate the situation. There are concerns about safety at Segensworth Roundabout and queuing from j9 onto the M27 running carriageways. The seven arm roundabout creates capacity problems in that stacking space is limited and conflicting flows have to be accommodated.

The proposed scheme includes:

· Closure of the egress from Barnes Wallis Road onto Segensworth Roundabout and routing vehicles from Segensworth East/North via a new link on the line of Witherbed Lane with a traffic signal controlled junction onto Segensworth Road; a traffic signal controlled junction at Segensworth Road/Segensworth Roundabout would be provided.

· Addition of a fourth lane on the M27 Link Road approach to Segensworth Roundabout - to serve a dedicated left turn into the Segensworth East business area.

· Widening of some sections of the circulatory carriageway into the central island of Segensworth Roundabout, to improve capacity for signal control.

The aim of the scheme is to provide two lanes southbound between M27 j9 to the A27 towards Fareham, a dedicated left turn into Barnes Wallis Road for Segensworth East/North and Segensworth Road inbound traffic, and to provide a right turn lane southbound onto Segensworth Roundabout for traffic heading towards the A27 Park Gate.

Scheme benefits

The scheme proposed will provide some highway capacity increases in the Segensworth area. In the PM peak reduced queue lengths are expected for southbound traffic from M27j9, which in turn is anticipated to relieve queuing on the eastbound exit slip of M27j9. This would reduce the risk of rear end collisions occurring. There will also be reduced queue lengths for traffic from Segensworth East and this traffic will have a guaranteed entry onto the roundabout.

There may be some detrimental effect to queue lengths on the A27 northbound approach to the roundabout from Fareham.

LTP targets: Congestion, Safety, Asset management

Corporate Objectives: Safety, Strong and Safe Communities, Economic Prosperity.

Monitoring requirements

Traffic surveys have been undertaken.

Detailed modelling of the junction arrangement has also been commissioned using traffic data from source (ie the traffic signal detectors) to help verify the benefits of the scheme for the Project Appraisal.

Traffic surveys, in addition to data obtained from the traffic signals, will be required to verify the impact of the scheme, once completed.

Analysis of Personal Injury Accident data, on the local highway network and on the M27 and Junction 9, will confirm the success of the scheme in reducing accident frequency.

Customer satisfaction surveys, by local businesses through the Segensworth Business Forum, will provide an indication of public views of the scheme and its success.

Funding required and identified

The scheme cost is currently estimated to be £2.1 million (£200,000 LTP and £1.9 million EF).

Status

Further detailed modelling of the junction arrangement has been commissioned to help verify the benefits of the scheme for the Project Appraisal.

A TRO is required at the junction of Witherbed Lane with Segensworth Road to protect the one way system.

Other issues

None.

Area: North Hampshire Transport Strategy

Scheme NH1 - North Camp Phase II

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Traffic on inappropriate routes

· Impact of traffic on a residential area

· Limited or poor pedestrian provision

· Pedestrian access to local facilities

· Perceived road safety problems

Scheme

The schemes will reduce through traffic in the residential area of North Camp and improve the environment, road safety and accessibility for residents, local schools and shoppers in the North Camp Area.

The results of Phase 1, the trial of a one-way system in Park Road have revealed a need for a comprehensive OD study of traffic movements in South Farnborough. The study is being undertaken by the borough council and will inform the design solutions arrived at.

Displaced traffic would use the main routes (A325, A3011 and A331) on which future studies will concentrate on implementing new road management, and engineering measures designed to make the best use of these main routes.

Scheme benefits

· Environmental enhancements associated with reduced through traffic in residential area.

· Contribution to LTP objectives

2 To promote safety

6 To support wider quality of life objectives

· Contribution to County Council corporate aims

2 Stewardship of the environment

4 Building strong and safe communities

· LTP targets

Town centre access (public satisfaction)

Casualty reduction (BVPI 99(X)) (BVPI 99(Y)) (BVPI 99(Z))

Monitoring requirements

Before and after traffic counts to monitor effectiveness of improvements

Funding required and identified

£250,000 from LTP

Status

Scheme surveys are being undertaken which will inform future design.

Other issues

There is strong local resident support to address these problems.

Scheme NH2 -Farnborough Town Centre Access Improvements/Solartron Road

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Localised congestion

· Bus access to employment area

· Pedestrian access between employment area, car parks and shopping centre

· Missing cycle link

Scheme background

The scheme seeks to address a congestion problem experienced on Solartron Road by providing an additional exit and entrance to the ASDA car park at the West Mead emergency exit and making the Solartron Rd entrance and exit, in only. This would potentially reduce traffic levels on the Solarton Road/Invincible Road roundabout.

As part of the existing planning consent, it has been proposed that a Puffin crossing be provided across Solartron Road to link Solartron Business Park and the shopping centre car park.

In addition to this, the opportunity to provide dedicated bus priority to serve the town centre and complete missing links in the cycle and pedestrian networks will be investigated. Specifically, investigating a new bus route to serve the front entrance of Asda and completing a missing cycle link through this retail area to the Rail Station

Scheme benefits

· The scheme will alleviate congestion problems along Solartron Road and Invincible Road, particularly at the roundabout.

· The scheme will also improve the walking environment and complete missing cycle links.

· A new bus link from the town centre to Farnborough Main will improve accessibility.

Contribution to LTP objectives

· 1 To increase accessibility

· 2 To promote safety

· 3 To reduce the impact and effect of congestion

Contribution to County Council corporate aims

- 2 Stewardship of the environment

- 3 Achieving economic prosperity

- 4 Building strong and safe communities

- 5 Improving services

Other local objectives

- Rushmoor Borough Council Local Plan has policies promoting improvements to the walking and cycling network and improvements to public transport

LTP targets

· Accessibility (LTP1)

· Cycling trips (LTP3)

· Congestion (LTP7)

Monitoring requirements

Before and after traffic assessment of the roads in the area

Monitor effectiveness of the scheme (queue lengths at Solartron/Invincible Road roundabout)

Funding required and identified

£500,000 External funding

Status

Project brief and local consultation being progressed.

Other issues

Support for improvements from local businesses.

Scheme NH4 - Sandhurst Road, Yateley

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Incomplete pedestrian route, severance

· Pedestrian access to rail station

Scheme background

To provide footway on the western side of Sandhurst Road, completing existing footway that terminates after the junction with Weybridge Mead at the southern end and at the county border at the northern end. Currently a worn dirt path exists, used by pedestrians walking between Yateley and Sandhurst , Sandhurst Station and Trilakes country park. The footpath will be wide enough for shared cycle use at a future date.

There is a severance issue as the informal path is very narrow, with trees pushing pedestrians close to the busy derestricted road making the route unattractive. Muddy conditions in the wet can also be hazardous.

Scheme benefits

· The scheme will complete a missing link for pedestrians and cyclists between Yateley and Sandhurst

· Reduce severance along Sandhurst Road

· Will provide a walking link to Yateley's nearest Rail Station.

· Contribution to LTP objectives

1 To increase accessibility

2 To promote safety

4 To widen travel choice

6 To support wider quality of life objectives

· Contribution to County Council corporate aims

- 2 Stewardship of the Environment

- 4 Building Strong and Safe Communities

- 5 Improving Services

· Other local objectives

- Hart District Council Local Plan (1996-2006) includes policy T10 relating to improving the pedestrian and cycle networks..

· LTP targets

- Accessibility (LTP1)

- Footway condition (BVPI187)

Monitoring requirements

Before surveys of pedestrians and vehicles have been carried out in November 2004. It is suggested that a survey in the summer months will highlight the increase summer use of this route. An after survey would monitor cycle use to see if the route needs to be a formal shared pedestrian/cycle path requiring only signs and conversion

Funding required and identified

£25,000 in Developer Contributions is being held by Hart DC specifically for this footpath. Monies also could come from other contributions held for NEHTS in the region of Vicarage Road, Blackwater.

Status

An ecological appraisal has been undertaken.

There are some mature trees along the west side of Sandhurst Road and wetland adjacent. Careful management of construction is required.

Other issues

EF held specifically for this scheme.

Existing informal track on Sandhurst Road.

Scheme NH5 - Holt Lane, Hook Cycleway

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Improving travel choice

· Accessibility to and supporting local facilities

Scheme background

A new largely off-road cycle route between an edge of centre residential development and the main shopping area in Hook. There is currently no cycling facilities in this area, and the new route will improve accessibility for cyclists

Scheme benefits

· Contribution to LTP objectives

1 To increase accessibility

4 To widen travel choice

6 To support wider quality of life objectives

· Other local objectives

- Hook Junior/Infant school and the local community centre will be directly served by the route.

· Contribution to County Council corporate aims

- 2 Stewardship of the environment

- 4 Building strong and safe communities

- 5 Improving services

· LTP targets

- Accessibility (LTP1)

- Cycling trips (LTP3)

Monitoring requirements

Pre-monitoring to help demonstrate schemes success in tackling decline in cycling. After monitoring to demonstrate use/highlight decline or otherwise which will inform the need for a promotional strategy

Funding required and identified

£100,000 EF (although £180,000 EF is available)

The EF is specifically for a cycle lane

Status

The scheme has undergone consultation at Parish, District and County level.

There is an issue with a footpath which may need to go through the Cycle Tracks Act.

Other issues

There is understood to be a high level of local support for this scheme.

Scheme NH6 -B3272 (Eversley) - Traffic Management

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Improve the pedestrian environment and perceptions of safety

· Severance for pedestrians

· Management and Routeing of Traffic

Scheme background

This scheme brings forward elements from the B3272 Route Management Strategy as well as other measures identified through discussions with local stakeholders, the County Council's school travel plan team and the Yateley Village Centre ROUA project.

The scheme covers an area of land either side of the B3272 and addresses a number of issues, the majority of which are traffic management related including speed limit reviews and limiting HGV traffic in residential roads. The scheme will complement work undertaken in 2005 to improve safety in Eversley Street (on the adjoining A327) and Yateley town centre, which is programmed to start in 2006 and through which the B3272 runs. The scheme will be combined with the relevant elements of the Charles Kingsley CE Primary School SRTS scheme in Eversley Centre which is programmed for 2006/07.

Scheme benefits

· The scheme will reduce the impact of excessive speeding and traffic in residential roads

· The scheme will have some road safety benefits

· The scheme will make the walking and cycling environment more pleasant

Contribution to LTP objectives

2 To promote safety

6 To support wider quality of life objectives

· Contribution to County Council corporate aims

- 2 Stewardship of the Environment

- 4 Building Strong and Safe Communities

· LTP targets

Mode share of journeys to school (LTP4a)?

Total slight casualties (BVPI99(z))

Total killed and seriously injured casualties (BVPI 99 (X))

Monitoring requirements

Speeds and traffic levels and composition will be monitored before and after implementation of the scheme

Funding required and identified

The scheme costing £300,000 is to be totally funded by LTP contributions although there is significant scope to identify EF availability if required. The amount of supplementary SRTS funding has yet to be determined.

Status

Details being developed.

Other issues

Due to the development of the B3272 strategy document and local consultation there is strong local support for measures

Scheme NH7 - Basingstoke - Chineham Quality Bus Partnership

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Limited or poor bus stop facilities

· Limited travel information

· Accessibility to stops, onto buses, including mobility issues

· Image of bus services

Scheme

Improved infrastructure, information and waiting facilities along the major bus service corridor served by Stagecoach route 2 between Brighton Hill, Basingstoke town centre and Chineham. Outputs include raised boarding kerbs, new passenger shelters, bus stop poles, information cases and electronic real-time information displays.

Scheme benefits

· The scheme will encourage and promote greater bus use, improving the image and attractiveness of public transport, through improving facilities and information for passengers. Designed to provide a reliable, accessible and realistic alternative to the private car. Builds on schemes already completed or in progress on other town routes in Basingstoke, that have already seen investment in new buses and are experiencing passenger growth.

LTP Objectives

1 To increase accessibility

3. To reduce the impact and effect of congestion

4. To widen travel choice

6. To support wider quality of life objectives

Corporate Aims

1 Maximising Life Opportunities;

2 Stewardship of the Environment;

3 Achieving Economic Prosperity;

4 Building Strong and Safe Communities;

5 Improving Services.

LTP Targets

· Increasing bus patronage (LPSA2).

· Local public transport information (BVPI 103)

· Satisfaction with local bus services (BVPI 104).

Monitoring requirements

· Monitoring of passenger numbers and journey times compared to agreed baselines (to be confirmed upon signature of Quality Bus Partnership)

Funding required and identified

· £200,000 LTP

Status

QBP and scheme programme being developed in partnership with Stagecoach, the principal operator on the corridor; details to be advised.

Scheme NH8 - ITS Basingstoke

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Monitoring of traffic conditions and response to incidents that create congestion

· Limited information for drivers on car parking availability

· Limited public transport information

Scheme background

Basingstoke is relatively poorly provided for when compared to other large urban areas in Hampshire in terms of CCTV at key junction and variable message signing. Investment is needed to provide the tools necessary to be able to manage the road network better and respond to unplanned incidents. VMS is needed in some areas to direct people to their nearest available car parking spaces. There is also opportunity to implement travel advice computer terminals in key locations.

Scheme benefits

· The scheme will allow for better road management

· The scheme will allow real time management of the road network

· The scheme will provide improved access to the town centre for drivers

· Contribution to LTP objectives

1 To increase accessibility

3 To reduce the impact and effect of congestion

4 To widen travel choice

5 To improve Air quality (although there are no AQMAs in Basingstoke)

6 To support wider quality of life objectives

· Contribution to County Council corporate aims

2 Stewardship of the Environment

4 Building Strong and Safe Communities

5 Improving Services

· LTP targets

- Accessibility - Town Centre Access Satisfaction (LTP1)

- Change in area wide road traffic mileage *

- Potentially negative effect on Town Centre Access Mode split

- Satisfaction with Local public transport information

Monitoring requirements

ITS to complete and consider way of establishing a value for money measure for such schemes. This could be a pilot.

Funding required and identified

The scheme costing £300,000 is to be totally funded by LTP contributions although there may be EF availability, if required.

Status

The project is at detailed design stage.

Other issues

There have been requests by County and District Members at NHTS Panel for a Basingstoke ITS strategy and implementation plan.

Scheme NH9 - Timberlake Road Subway Enhancements

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Inadequate and poor subway for pedestrians on key route

· Poor provision for those with mobility difficulties

· Poor pedestrian route signing

Scheme background

The existing subway on Timberlake Road has probably the highest pedestrian use of any subway in the town (over 3000 pedestrian trips per day the whole year round). The subway lies on a key pedestrian route linking nearby residential areas, and Basingstoke College of Technology, with the town centre. However the subway is very narrow, poorly lit, has graffiti, suffers from flooding, has steep gradients, and is poorly surfaced and signed.

Enhancements to the subway will improve access to the town centre at this location and encourage even greater local pedestrian usage, whilst providing improved access for the mobility-impaired. There is potential for a significant improvement to be made as an example of a flagship accessibility scheme.

Scheme benefits

· Improve town centre access for pedestrians.

· Provide improved access through subway for the mobility-impaired.

· Reduce severance caused by poor condition of subway, and fear of crime.

Corporate Strategy aims:

No.2 (Stewardship of the environment)

No.3 (Achieving economic prosperity)

No.4 (Building strong and safe communities)

Contribution to Targets

· LTP targets

o Town centre access (Public satisfaction)

o Town centre access (Modal split of trips to town centre)

o Town centre access (Severance)

Monitoring requirements

Both pedestrian counts (quantitative) and a Community Street Audit (qualitative) have been undertaken in early 2005 to assess current usage and local public opinion on accessibility. Future pedestrian counts will highlight levels of pedestrian usage, and further consultation with local stakeholders will determine the schemes benefits in improving accessibility to the town centre.

Funding required and identified

(Dependant on feasibility study design options)

Low cost scheme options - £50,000 LTP + £100,000 EF

Higher cost scheme options - £200,000 LTP +£100,000 EF

Status

Scheme status - Feasibility

Other issues

A Community Street Audit event was held in May 2005, facilitated by County Council Officers. Local ward members were in attendance, alongside a local Residents Association, BDBC Officers, members of the public, and the Police.

All who attended noted the potential for improvements to be made to both the subway itself, and the surrounding area in terms of fostering an improved pedestrian environment.

Scheme NH10 - Chapel Hill Pedestrian Improvements

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Absence of suitable and attractive pedestrian crossing facilities

· Pedestrian safety

· Access for disabled people or those with mobility difficulties

Scheme background

Significant residential development in Winterthur Way, Basingstoke has created a high pedestrian demand (close to 1,000 per day) to cross the adjacent Chapel Hill junction towards the rail station and town centre. However provision for pedestrians crossing at this location is inadequate.

An existing subway serving the movement to the town centre is not located on the desire line for pedestrians, and a significant proportion of pedestrians, around 90%, choose not to use this subway and cross at-grade. Pedestrian road safety is of particular concern at this location as sightlines are poor. It is also impossible to use the subway without encountering steps making the route inconvenient for people with prams and impassable for wheelchair users.

This scheme is to implement a Puffin crossing at the existing Chapel Hill Junction to provide controlled, at-grade pedestrian access to the rail station and town centre from the large development at Winterthur Way. The subway will be retained.

Scheme benefits

· Improve town centre access for pedestrians, including the mobility-impaired, that respects existing desire lines.

· Ease current road safety concerns arising from current junction arrangement.

· Reduce severance caused by lack of controlled at-grade crossing facility at this location.

Corporate Strategy aims:

No.2 (Stewardship of the environment)

No.3 (Achieving economic prosperity)

No.4 (Building strong and safe communities)

Contribution to Targets

· Compliance with LTP targets

o Town centre access (Public satisfaction)

o Town centre access (Severance)

Monitoring requirements

Before monitoring has been conducted during July 2005 providing daily pedestrian flows across this junction at-grade, and also using the existing subway. After monitoring will be required to indicate the number of pedestrians that use the Puffin crossing once implemented and the use of the existing subway for comparison.

Before-and-after surveys should also be considered to gauge the change in pedestrian satisfaction with the local walking environment.

Funding required and identified

£100,000 EF

Status

Scheme status - Feasibility

Other issues

BDBC ward members have been pressing for a scheme to address the pedestrian crossing issues at this junction. There is support from local stakeholders that the above developer contributions, received from the Victory Hill development, should be spent on this.

Scheme NH11 - Alencon Link Bus Interchange Improvements

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Image of public transport and interchange facilities

· Inadequate stopping provision for buses close to rail station

Scheme background

Alencon Link is located in the centre of town, next to Basingstoke Rail Station. It acts as the key interchange between rail and bus in Basingstoke.

At present the length of bus bays is insufficient to allow all buses to route through the station. The scheme will redesign certain aspects of the interchange, including the lengthening of the existing bus bays to allow all buses to route through the station. Also included in the scheme will be the introduction of equipment needed to enforce the existing bus gate restrictions.

This scheme will improve the interchange between buses, the rail station and the shopping centre.

Scheme benefits

· Improved interchange arrangements between buses, the rail station, and the local shopping centre.

· Improved bus punctuality.

Corporate Strategy aims:

No.2 (Stewardship of the environment),

No.3 (Achieving economic prosperity)

No.5 (Improving Services)

Contribution to Targets

· Compliance with LTP targets:

o Bus Patronage (BVPI 102)

o Satisfaction with Local Bus Services (BVPI 104)

o Bus Punctuality (LTP5)

o Public Transport Patronage (VAR 102 ALL)

Monitoring requirements

There is existing and on-going monitoring of bus patronage on those services through this interchange. Furthermore, regular bus punctuality surveys are also being undertaken here.

The continuance of these surveys will demonstrate over time the schemes impact on bus patronage and punctuality on those services routed through this interchange.

Bus satisfaction surveys (MORI) will also demonstrate the change in local public perceptions on the quality o service offered by the local bus network.

Funding required and identified

£200,000 LTP + £150,000 EF

Status

Scheme status - Feasibility

Other issues

Seen as a high priority by Borough Council officers.

Scheme NH12 - Brighton Hill Missing Footways

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Lack of travel choice

· Incomplete pedestrian routes

· Pedestrian access to bus stops

· Pedestrian access to local facilities

Scheme background

It is clear from site visits undertaken by County Council officers that the residential areas of Brighton Hill, notably Gershwin Road, suffer from a distinct lack of footway provision along the key distributor roads.

Pedestrians have to use limited routes and subways, away from the natural desire lines, to access local shops and other key destinations. The general level of footway provision is inadequate. Some bus stops have very limited footway access.

This scheme aims to identify the key missing footway links in the area, prioritize them in terms of value for money and impact on reducing severance, and then to implement a core network in the area.

Scheme benefits

· Widen travel choice.

· Improved access to key local destinations for pedestrians, including the mobility-impaired, by providing a coherent network of footway in the area.

· Reduce pedestrian severance caused by lack of footway.

· Encourage more walking for local trips.

· Enhance pedestrian access to local bus stops in the area.

Corporate Strategy aims:

No.2 (Stewardship of the environment)

No.3 (Achieving economic prosperity)

No.4 (Building strong and safe communities)

Contribution to Targets

· Compliance with LTP targets

o Town centre access (Public satisfaction)

o Town centre access (Modal split of trips to town centre)

o Town centre access (Severance)

Monitoring requirements

Before survey monitoring will be required to ascertain pedestrian flows in the area (currently using the existing verge or even the road). This should be coupled with a local public satisfaction survey regarding access to local destinations. Post-implementation monitoring will ascertain the resultant pedestrian flows in the area, coupled with any change in local public satisfaction regarding accessibility.

Funding required and identified

£300,000 EF - The conditions of this funding require it to be spent on public transport, traffic management, or pedestrian and cycle improvements.

Status

Scheme status - Feasibility

Other issues

None.

Area : Central Hampshire Transport Strategy

Scheme CH1 - Andover Town Quality Bus Partnership

Problems or Issues Addressed

· Limited or poor bus stop facilities

· Limited travel information

· Accessibility to stops, onto buses, including mobility issues

· Image of bus services

Scheme

Improved infrastructure, information and waiting facilities at the most well-used bus stops on the Andover town bus network., with particular attention to the busiest routes (A, B and C) serving areas to the north and west of the town centre. Outputs include raised boarding kerbs, new passenger shelters, bus stop poles, information cases and electronic real-time information displays.

Scheme benefits

LTP Objectives

1 To increase accessibility

3. To reduce the impact and effect of congestion

4. To widen travel choice

6. To support wider quality of life objectives

Corporate Aims

1 Maximising Life Opportunities;

2 Stewardship of the Environment;

3 Achieving Economic Prosperity;

4 Building Strong and Safe Communities;

5 Improving Services.

LTP Targets

· Increasing bus patronage (LPSA2).

· Local public transport information (BVPI 103)

· Satisfaction with local bus services (BVPI 104).

Monitoring requirements

· Monitoring of passenger numbers and journey times compared to agreed baselines (to be confirmed)

Funding required and identified

· £200,000 LTP

Status

· QBP and scheme programme being developed in partnership with Stagecoach and Wilts & Dorset who are the principal bus operators in the Andover area; details to be advised.

Scheme CH2 - Winchester - Springvale(The Worthys) Quality Bus Partnership

Problems or Issues Addressed

· Limited or poor bus stop facilities

· Limited travel information

· Accessibility to stops, onto buses, including mobility issues

· Image of bus services

Scheme

Improved infrastructure, information and waiting facilities along the major bus service corridor served by Stagecoach route 6 between Winchester and Springvale. Outputs include raised boarding kerbs, new passenger shelters, bus stop poles, information cases and electronic real-time information displays.

Scheme benefits

The scheme will encourage and promote greater bus use, improving the image and attractiveness of public transport, through improving facilities and information for passengers. Designed to provide a reliable, accessible and realistic alternative to the private car. Builds on schemes already completed or in progress on other town routes in Winchester, that have already seen investment in new buses and are experiencing passenger growth.

LTP Objectives

1 To increase accessibility

3. To reduce the impact and effect of congestion

4. To widen travel choice

6. To support wider quality of life objectives

Corporate Aims

1 Maximising Life Opportunities;

2 Stewardship of the Environment;

3 Achieving Economic Prosperity;

4 Building Strong and Safe Communities;

5 Improving Services.

LTP Targets

· Increasing bus patronage (LPSA2).

· Local public transport information (BVPI 103)

· Satisfaction with local bus services (BVPI 104).

Monitoring requirements

· Monitoring of passenger numbers and journey times compared to agreed baselines (to be confirmed)

Funding required and identified

· £200,000 LTP

Status

· QBP and scheme programme being developed in partnership with Stagecoach, the principal bus operator on the corridor.

Scheme CH3 - Alton Town Centre, East Hampshire

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Incomplete or limited provision for pedestrians, severance

· Pedestrian access to rail station

· Provision for disabled people or those with mobility difficulties

· Incomplete cycle route

Scheme

This scheme forms phase two of a package of accessibility measures for Alton town centre. The Phase two proposals complete the programme of pedestrian and traffic management works started in 2005/06. Provisional ideas include small scale pedestrian improvements in the following three areas:

· the Lady Place car park,

· the Vicarage Hill/Church Street area

· and the area around Alton Station.

· there is also potential to complete the Holybourne to Four Marks cycle route, providing a missing link along Anstey Road.

Phase one in 2005/2006 has an allocation of £250k. Measures include small scale pedestrian improvements and a street signing audit for road users within the town centre.

The package of measures for Alton town centre was identified and developed through a community street audit and consultation with stakeholders.

The public consultation exercise was carried out in November 2003 which identified a number of transport related issues raised by Alton residents and stakeholders. Analysis of the results, carried out in January 2004, revealed local concern that focused primarily on pedestrian and disabled access; traffic congestion (primarily in the vicinity of the A339 Whitedown Lane/Basingstoke Road); completion of the Holybourne to Four Marks cycle route; and the need for a review of the road signs into and out of the town centre.

The Community Street Audit in Alton Town Centre was undertaken in October 2004 by a group of local representatives including Alton Shopmobility. This concentrated on the needs of pedestrians in the centre of town. Following the audit a list of potential schemes was developed.

Scheme benefits

The package of schemes provide significant improvements to pedestrian accessibility in and around the town centre through a selection of measures including widening sections of pavements, providing new pavements, installing dropped kerbs and providing pedestrian refugees.

The Four Marks to Holybourne cycle route forms part of NCN Sustrans routes 22 and 23. This is the central spine of the Alton cycle network which links the settlements of Holybourne and Four Marks to Alton town centre. The final stage is required along Anstey Road between Anstey Mill Lane and London Road passing Eggars school. Completion of this section would provide a cycle facility on the busy main road from Holybourne to Alton station and to the town centre.

LTP Objectives:

1. To improve accessibility to services

2. To promote safety

Corporate Aims:

Aim 2 Stewardship of the environment

Aim 4 Building strong and safe communities

LTP targets

· Town centre access (Public satisfaction)

· Town centre access (Modal split of trips to town centre)

· Town centre access (Severance)

· Accessibility - no targets yet

· Footway condition

Monitoring requirements

No specific monitoring has yet been carried out. There will be follow up satisfaction surveys and a before/after cycle survey for Anstey Road.

Funding required and identified

An LTP allocation of £300,000 for 2006/07.

At present there is £13,000 EF which has been added to the 2005/06 programme.

Additional EF of £180,000 from the Mill Lane development is likely to be available in 2006/07. This will need to be confirmed and could reduce the LTP allocation required.

Status

Feasibility stage.

Design and implementation will be as with Phase I where a number of small schemes were grouped together and put forward for approval. This avoids the delays involved in waiting to have all the schemes at the same stage before they can be taken for approval.

Phase 2 now being developed.

Other issues

A Residents' Parking scheme is being developed for implementation in 2006/07.

There are two SRTS in Alton which will complement the town centre accessibility measures. St Lawrence CE primary school is in the 2005/06 programme. Anstey Junior school is provisionally programmed for 2006/07. These SRTS could fund the accessibility measures in these locations.

The Four Marks to Holybourne cycle route has been developed in stages. The final missing stage is required along Anstey Road between Anstey Mill Lane and London Road passing Eggars school. This could be funded from the Mill Lane EF. There may also be the opportunity for SRTS funding from Eggars school but the STP is currently only at stage 1.

Scheme CH4 - Winchester VMS Car Park Signing

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· No advance information for drivers on car parking availability

· Unnecessary traffic circulation or additional vehicle mileage within the city centre

· Contribute to aims of reducing traffic flows in the city centre

Scheme

This scheme is a proposal to provide improved vehicle information signing for the car parks in Winchester. This scheme will replace the existing (now unused) 15year old system with more modern signs and introduce signs at new locations. The proposals will be agreed in partnership with the City Council.

Scheme benefits

The signs will provide travellers with real-time information relating to the availability of car parking spaces, enabling them to make informed decisions about their travel into Winchester City and reducing unnecessary traffic circulation. This scheme should contribute positively to the aims of the recently adopted Air Quality Action Plan.

This scheme proposal was put forward initially by Winchester City Council and will be part funded by the council.

LTP Objectives

1. To increase accessibility to services

3. To reduce the impact and effect of congestion

5. To contribute towards improvements in air quality

Corporate Aims:

Aim 2 Stewardship of the environment

Aim 3 Achieving economic prosperity

Aim 4 Building strong and safe communities

LTP targets

· Accessibility - no targets yet

· Change in area wide traffic mileage. To not exceed a 1% annual growth rate of all motor vehicle traffic on Hampshire's road network.

· Air Quality Winchester. To seek year on year improvements in air quality for nitrogen dioxide to ensure the Air Quality Management Area can be withdrawn by 2011.

· The Air Quality Action Plan includes an aim to reduce traffic flows in the town centre.

Monitoring requirements

Air quality, car park utilization and traffic flows around the city centre will be monitored. Driver satisfaction surveys may also be undertaken.

Funding required and identified

This scheme requires an allocation of £200,000. This comprises a proposed LTP allocation of £100,000 and a City Council contribution of £100,000.

Status

Awaiting a feasibility study and liaison with the City Council to be undertaken, taking into account the environmental constraints.

Other issues

Possible environmental issues due to the size and location of the new signs some of which may be in a Conservation Area. Also the current signs are all located on narrow footways which could cause a problem if any larger signs are required.

Scheme CH5 - Andover Town Centre Access plan

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Incomplete or limited provision for pedestrians, severance

· Conflicts between traffic and pedestrians

· Pedestrian access to car parks and bus station

· Provision for disabled people or those with mobility difficulties

· Incomplete cycle routes

Scheme

This scheme will consist of a package of small-scale measures developed from both a Community Street audit and an assessment of access needs for all road users. Measures could include pedestrian improvements, traffic management, cycle facilities and bus stop access and infrastructure.

Scheme benefits

The scheme is designed to promote use of the town centre and improve its accessibility and attractiveness for all users especially vulnerable road users and the less mobile.

LTP Objectives:

1. To improve accessibility to services

2. To promote safety

4. To widen travel choice

Corporate Aims:

Aim 2 - Stewardship of the environment

Aim 4 - Building strong and safe communities

LTP targets

· Town centre access (Public satisfaction)

· Town centre access (Modal split of trips to town centre)

· Town centre access (Severance)

· Accessibility - no targets yet

· Footway condition

· Cycling trips

Monitoring requirements

Pedestrian satisfaction.

Possibly cycle counts.

Funding required and identified

£200,000 LTP funding is proposed for 2006/07.

Status

Feasibility stage.

Community street audit being set up with Test Valley and local representatives.

Other issues

Well supported by Borough Council which is arranging street audit.

CH6 Hursley

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Pedestrian accessibility

· Access to bus stops and local facilities

Scheme

This is a proposal to either (A) reduce capacity at a traffic signal junction, reducing two merge lanes to a single lane to address perceived pedestrian safety problems or (B) to improve pedestrian provision/the bus stop area at the A3090/Collins Lane junction. It is to be externally funded. (A) has been raised as an issue by the local school, but the seriousness of the potential problem and consequences of the scheme for traffic queuing is being evaluated.

Scheme benefits

Option A addresses perceived safety concerns. Option B improves access to local facilities and bus stops.

LTP objectives

1. To improve accessibility to services

2. To promote safety

4. To widen travel choice

Corporate Aims:

Aim 2 Stewardship of the Environment

LTP targets

· Accessibility - no targets yet

· Public satisfaction

Monitoring requirements

Pedestrian satisfaction survey.

School Travel Plan monitoring.

Funding required and identified

This scheme can utilize EF funding from IBM Hursley. If required, a small additional amount of funding could be sought from SRTS for option (A) or possibly from the CHTS village initiatives budget for (B).

Status

Some feasibility work undertaken.

Other issues

EF funding (£55,000 from IBM, has to be spent by October 2006, to the benefit of the site).

Scheme CH7 - Selborne

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Impact of traffic on pedestrians (narrow carriageway and footways) and propensity to walk

· Contribute to encouraging walking to school

· Speed of traffic

Scheme

This is a traffic management proposal to improve the conditions for pedestrians and as far as possible address the issue of traffic speeds along the B3006 through Selborne village. The scheme will address the perceived issue of safety and the impact of traffic on pedestrians walking through the village especially where the footways are narrow or do not exist. There are relatively high pedestrian flows due to the tourist attractions (including the Gilbert White Museum) in the village. Tourism is important to the local economy.

Provisional scheme ideas include a review of the road markings through the village to slow speeds and move traffic away from the footways. There could also be a trial of pinch-points/pedestrian crossing points. The pedestrian crossing points would maintain the two-way traffic flow.

Due to the environmentally sensitive nature of the village a phased approach will be appropriate:

1. Minor signing and road markings funded from the county wide traffic management allocation during 2006/07.

2. Any proposals for larger scale measures would be trialed using temporary materials so that the benefits and disbenefits can be assessed by the local community. This could be for an extended period, such as one year.

3. A permanent scheme could follow subject to favourable feedback on stage 2.

Scheme benefits

This scheme is part of a continuing programme of village transport measures related to speed, safety and accessibility in village communities.

LTP objectives

1. To improve accessibility to services

2. To promote safety

Corporate Aims:

Aim 2 Stewardship of the Environment

Aim 3 Achieving economic prosperity

Aim 4 Building strong and safe communities

LTP targets

· Accessibility - no targets yet

· Footway condition

· Public satisfaction

· Severance

Monitoring requirements

There is a permanent traffic count to the south of Selborne village. Possible speed checks.

Data from SRTS scheme.

Pedestrian satisfaction survey.

Funding required and identified

This scheme will require funding from the LTP CHTS Village Initiative allocation.

Status

Feasibility design underway.

Several meetings and discussions have been held with Selborne PC to discuss the traffic issues in Selborne and a potential LTP scheme. Further meetings will be arranged.

Other issues

SRTS scheme completed in 2004.

On-going dialogue with Selborne Parish Council and STAG representatives.

Selborne PC submitted a report on traffic issues to the March 2005 CHTS panel for consideration of schemes in LTP2.

Requests for changes to speed limits along B3006 and approaching Selborne village are being investigated.

Scheme CH8 - Beeches Hill, Bishops Waltham

Problems or Issues to be Addressed

· Traffic speeds

· Perception of safety of children walking to school

Scheme

This is a traffic management proposal to address the issue of traffic speeds along Beeches Hill north of Bishops Waltham. Beeches Hill experiences high volumes of traffic which are tidal with morning and evening peaks. This scheme proposes a series of chicanes to reduce the speed of traffic. By slowing the speed of passing traffic this scheme also aims to improve the safety of the local children who walk down Beeches Hill to a collection point for the school bus.

A one-day cone trial of the two proposed chicanes was carried out in May 05 and a longer term trial using mono-blocks is planned.

Completion of a permanent scheme will be subject to the satisfactory outcome of the longer term trial.

Scheme benefits

This scheme is part of a continuing programme of village traffic management measures related to speed, safety and accessibility.

LTP objectives

1. To improve accessibility to services

2. To promote safety

Corporate Aims:

Aim 2 Stewardship of the Environment

Aim 4 Building strong and safe communities

LTP targets

· Accessibility - no targets yet

· Footway condition

· Public satisfaction

Monitoring requirements

Results from the one-day trail reduced the vehicle speeds from 40 mph and above to 30 to 31mph.

Funding required and identified

This scheme will be under £20,000 and requires funding from the LTP CHTS Village Initiatives budget.

Status

Feasibility stage.

One-day trail carried out.

Further trial in September 2005.

Other issues

A local petition was submitted to County Council in March 2005 to complain about the speed and volume of traffic using Beeches Hill. The petition was supported by the local Member Councillor Busher.

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for Solent Transport Strategy Panel

12 October 2005

Item 6

Capital Programme and Scheme Assessment

Area: New Forest Transport Strategy

Scheme NF 1 - Lyndhurst Signing and Traffic Management

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme NF 2 - New Forest Car Free Tourism

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme NF 3 - New Street, Lymington

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme NF4 - Ampress to Town Centre cycleway - Lymington

Scheme benefits

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme NF 5 - Quomp, Ringwood - Road Closure

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme NF 6 - HGV Restrictions - Northern New Forest (B3078/B3079/B3080)

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme Sol. 2 - Archers Road Footbridge, Eastleigh

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme Sol 6 - Totton Causeway Cycle Route Upgrade

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme Sol 7 - Romsey Accessibility

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme Sol 9 - Southampton - Waterside Quality Bus Partnership

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified

Status

Scheme Sol 10 - Havant - Waterlooville Quality Bus Partnership

Scheme benefits

Monitoring requirements

Funding required and identified