culham science centre travel plan site development

Site Development GuidanceDraft Issue 1 - February 2015

Culham Science Centre Travel Plan November 2018

Culham Science Centre – Travel Plan – November 2018

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LIST OF CONTENTS Contents Page No. 1.0 Overview and Introduction 2

2.0 The Current Position: Existing Transport Patterns 3

3.0 The Current Position: Modes of Transport Used and Existing Provisions 5

4.0 The Current Position:

Other Provisions Affecting Travel Behaviour 11

5.0 Areas for Action 12

6.0 Achievements to Date 15

7.0 Travel Plan Co-ordinator 15

8.0 Review 15

9.0 Interactions with Planning and Highway Authorities 15

10.0 Transport Management Action Plan 16

List of Figures Figure 1 – Aerial View of Culham Science Centre 2

Figure 2 – Regional Context Plan 3

Figure 3 – Modal Split of Typical Daily Movements 4

Figure 4 – Cycle Network for Science Vale UK 6

Figure 5 – Existing Public Rights of Way in the Vicinity of Culham

Science Centre 10

List of Drawings (included at the end of the report)

• 03081/C10 – Traffic Flow Diagrams

• Map showing location of cycle parking facilities, showers, smoking

and bus shelters

• Log of Travel Related Achievements and Milestones


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1.0 Overview and Introduction 1.1 Culham Science Centre (CSC) is a major centre for science and

technology in Oxfordshire. It is identified in the South Oxfordshire District

Council Local Plan as a ‘major developed site in the green belt’, Policy

CSEM3 in the Core Strategy supports the redevelopment and growth

potential of CSC. Figure 1 shows an aerial view of the CSC.

1.2 In line with government policy, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy

Authority (UKAEA), as owner of the Centre, wishes to encourage a choice

of modes of transport to the site. This is a challenging and long-term task

recognising, as elsewhere in the UK, the current heavy dependence of

employees on the private motor car and the relative locations of

employment and residential development in southern Oxfordshire.

1.3 The purpose of this document is to provide a statement of the current

transport position and provisions, together with details of future

plans/issues. The Plan is broken down by mode of transport, and looks at

home to work travel and visitor journeys as well as intra-site movements

recognising the substantial size of the site itself. Information is also given

on the communication of transport news, an essential element in

maximising the potential use of non-car transport means.

Figure 1: Aerial View of Culham Science Centre


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2.0 The Current Position: Existing Transport Patterns 2.1 The CSC is a major centre for science and technology and is situated

approximately 7.5 miles south of the edge of Oxford, 3.5 miles east of

Abingdon-on-Thames and 6 miles north of Didcot (centre) as indicated on

the regional context plan on Figure 2.

2.2 There are currently around 2000 employees based at the CSC working for

the UKAEA and other resident organisations. In addition, innovative and

entrepreneurial small start-up businesses are catered for within the

Culham Innovation Centre (www.culham-ic.co.uk) operated by Oxford

Innovation Ltd., by providing serviced and virtual office accommodation.

As the smaller companies grow, the CSC is usually able to accommodate

them within the main site, offering continuity and stability to the burgeoning

businesses.

2.3 Traffic count surveys were last carried out at the junction leading to the

CSC on the A415, and at the entrance gate on a typical weekday in

September 2018. The resulting traffic flows showing the AM and PM peak

hours and 12-hour flows are illustrated on BSP Drawing 03081/C10,

towards the end of this document. In total, there are around 3,900

vehicular movements per day in and out of this access junction.

Figure 2: Regional Context Plan


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2.4 At the same time as the traffic counts above, a movement survey was

carried out adjacent to the entrance gate to record traffic and movement

trips by all modes of transport. This enabled the daily modal split values

for people entering and exiting the site to be calculated, and the results are

shown in Figure 3, from a sample size of around 4,200 movements. It

should be noted that these figures include visitor and operational trips as

well as commuter trips. Frequent surveys are undertaken to identify shifts

in the modal split of journeys to and from the site.

Figure 3: Modal Split of Typical Daily Movements – September 2018

2.5 The 2018 traffic count looked at the traffic flows at the junction with the

A415. There were slight differences in the number of cars associated with

CSC during the morning and evening peak hours and over the 12-hour

period when compared to 2017 flows. The numbers of through vehicles

travelling along the A415 were also slightly different (some positive and

negative) for the AM, PM and 12-hour periods respectively, although no

overall pattern of change is indicated.

2.6 The turning movements of traffic shown on drawing 03081/C10, indicate

that the distribution of CSC traffic is approximately 55% to/from the A415

West and 45% to/from the A415 East.

2.7 Towards the end of September 2015, the UKAEA Property Unit (UPU)

carried out a fact finding questionnaire to gain a better understanding of

the businesses based at Culham. The questionnaire provided an

opportunity to gather information on their awareness of sustainable

transport options available such as Culham’s Car Share Scheme

(www.culhamcarshare.com) and the government’s Cycle to Work scheme.

This also confirmed that 85% of respondents were aware of Culham’s

Travel Plan and 14% had their own Travel Plan.

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Car Drivers Car Share Bicycle Motor Bike Pedestrian/Train

http://www.culhamcarshare.com/


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3.0 The Current Position: Modes of Transport Used and Existing Provisions

3.1 Cycling

• Figure 4 shows existing and proposed cycle routes in the vicinity of

CSC, and also within the Science Vale UK area as a whole.

• There are dedicated cycle ways along the A415 between Abingdon

causeway and Berinsfield, which are used to access the CSC. The

section of this route between the Culham Railway Station and

Berinsfield was upgraded by OCC in 2009 and part of the route

towards Abingdon was re-surfaced in 2016.

• Provision of cycle storage facilities on site is good offering both

covered and open stands close to main buildings.

• In 2018 the Annual Traffic Count showed 7.9% of trips to and from

CSC were by bicycle.

• Culham has a well-established, dedicated bicycle user group (BUG)

for people who commute by bicycle. CulBUG is intended to be an

information and discussion forum, providing advice to cyclists and

potential cyclists, and to raise issues facing cyclists both on site and in

the local area.

• A Cycle to Work scheme was adopted by the UKAEA in April 2009.

• A volunteer Bike Workshop was set up in 2014.


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Figure 4: Cycle Network for Science Vale UK


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• Cycling events sponsored by the UKAEA encourage and help maintain

sustainable transport to and from site (e.g. annual cycle to work day

with free breakfast for participants). CSC benefitted in 2015/16 from

Oxfordshire Travel Choices support with promotional material and

exhibition stands for cycling, cycling proficiency, bike maintenance and

car sharing.

• Skid proof surfacing on the main roundabout on site was added to

improve grip for cyclists.

• The main footpath leading into the site has been re-designated a

shared pedestrian/cycle pathway and marked up accordingly to

improve safety at the exit/entry to site. In addition, speed reducing

humps with gaps for cyclists; have been provided at the main gate.

• All new buildings cater for cyclists with cycle sheds and shower

facilities included. Further new cycle shelters have been installed

around the site, and a map showing the current provision is included

at the end of the document.

• The UKAEA have negotiated a Dr Bike service on site, a number of

times per year, provided by a local bike retailer which also offers

cycling proficiency courses.


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3.2 Rail

• Culham Railway Station is immediately to the west of the CSC, and is

about 5-10 minutes’ walk depending on your destination on the site.

• There is a footway link between Culham Station and the CSC. The

UKAEA, as owner of the CSC, contributed to the work carried out to

improve this route, including lighting, and to improvements at Culham

Station.

• Culham Railway Station is on the London Paddington – Reading –

Didcot Parkway – Culham – Oxford – Banbury railway line, with

services run by Great Western Railway (GWR). Passengers can be

kept up to date with real time information displayed through the Web

CIS (Customer Information System) at the platforms. Cycles can be

carried on GWR trains subject to their Cycle Policy. The current

service provision is shown on the CSC website at

http://www.culham.org.uk/contact/.

• 8.4% of trips to and from the site are currently made by rail.

• In March 2012, CSC submitted comments on the Draft Rail Strategy

and Delivery Plan.

• In January 2015, CSC submitted comments on The Network Rail

Western Route Study consultation draft document.

3.3 Bus

• In March 2016, OCC announced that they were withdrawing all bus

subsidies, and bus services were terminated in July 2016. There are

now no service buses running along the A415 outside CSC.

• CSC consistently lobbies bus and rail operators for the provision of

improved transport services, particularly for home-work travel.

• In April 2015, CSC provided comments to OCC on the draft Local

Transport Plan (2015-2031), known as LTP4, including comments

regarding rail and bus services.


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3.4 Car

• The majority of existing trips are by private motor vehicle, however car

sharing is encouraged through CSC’s own car share scheme –

culhamcarshare.com provided by Liftshare, and is promoted by the

UKAEA through regular awareness campaigns.

• The presence of a range of on-site amenities/services reduces the

need for staff to leave the site during the working day.

• The core working hours of occupiers at the site straddle the normal

concentration of commuter patterns, with many forms of flexible

working in operation helping to reduce peak demand on the highway

network.

• The 'out of town' location of Culham means that the majority of

journeys to work by Culham employees are in the opposite direction to

the main commuter traffic flows (except those who come through

Abingdon-on-Thames, and are with the main flow for some of the way)

• The site road network and on-site parking is generally of a good

standard and the UKAEA have a Planned Maintenance Programme in

place.

• All car parking at the CSC operates on a first come first served basis.

3.5 Pedestrian

• Because of the rural location, very few trips to and from the site are

made on foot (excluding those for whom train or bus brings them close

to the site and who travel the final few hundred yards on foot).

• There are dedicated footways along the A415 between Abingdon-on-

Thames and the CSC (approximately 3 miles).

• There is a well-established network of footways, bridleways and public

rights of way connecting the centre with Abingdon-on-Thames and the

surrounding villages. These are shown on Figure 5.

• Pedestrians are well catered for within the site which has an

established network of high quality and well-lit walkways and

footpaths.

• Significant numbers of people walk to and from the amenities within

the site during working hours and take recreational walks within the

site during breaks.

• Detailed rights of way maps in the vicinity of CSC can be found at

www.oxfordshire.gov.uk


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Figure 5: Existing Public

Rights of Way in the

Vicinity of Culham

Science Centre


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4.0 The Current Position: Other Provisions Affecting Behaviour

4.1 Travel Reduction

4.1.1 Due to the location of the CSC, many on-site facilities have been

established in order to meet the demands of the resident workforce

and visitors. The following amenities are available, enabling

employees to stay on site, and hence reducing the need for off-site

journeys: • Staff Restaurant/DeliBar • 2 Site Shops

• Children’s Day Nursery • Conference Centre

• Lecture Theatre • Sports Facilities

• Coffee Shop • Cash Machine

• Sports & Social Club • Bike Workshop

• Publications, printing and

and reprographic services

4.2 Information 4.2.1 The CSC recognises the value of alternative forms of transport to the car.

Provision of accurate, easily accessible information is key to maximising

the use of such alternative modes. This is provided to site occupiers by a

variety of media including newsletters and leaflets, site notices, the CSC

website (culham.org.uk) and TV screens in common areas. Links to

Public transport information are available on the website giving access to

timetable information for bus and rail services serving the site.

4.2.2 The culhamcarshare.com website that the UKAEA has set up with

assistance from LiftShare, not only promotes car sharing and matches up

potential car sharers, but also provides information on the other transport

options available. This is also linked to OCC’s carshare database of

potential matches, to increase the chance of sharing.

4.2.3 The UKAEA takes advantage of special annual events i.e. Bike to Work

Week, National Liftshare Day, etc., to promote the scheme to occupiers.

4.2.4 The CulBUG (Culham Bicycle User Group) provides information for

cyclists and a forum to raise issues facing cyclists on site and in the local

area. The UKAEA encourages this alternative home to work transport by

taking part in the annual ‘Bike to Work’ event. The trend for the numbers

of cyclists is a steady increase over the years, with 6.6% of the modal split

in 2017. This has resulted in an ongoing investment by the UKAEA in extra

bike stands. In 2015 the UKAEA Property Unit provided free

accommodation for a Bike Workshop to be set up by members of CulBUG

run on a volunteer basis. This facility provides an inside space where

people can carry out work on their bikes with “get you home” spares (spare

inner tubes, chain links) available to purchase.

4.2.5 A number of on-site organisations promote opportunities for employees to

work at home, and hence there are associated benefits in reducing the

need to travel.


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5.0 Areas for Action 5.1 Modal Shift

• The UKAEA will continue to liaise with Oxfordshire County Council,

public transport operators and Sustrans, in order to seek mutually

beneficial improvements to the transport networks and provision of

services which are linked to the CSC.

• Action will be taken to ensure that cycling facilities, showers and

drying rooms are advocated for each new building and where possible

to improve on-site amenities with the aim of further reducing the

number of off-site journeys during the day.

5.2 Cycling

• There is shared use walking/cycling provision alongside the A415

between Berinsfield, the CSC and the beginning of the Causeway

(east of Abingdon-on-Thames). At this point, the off-road cycling

provision finishes and the Causeway is officially accessible for people

on foot only. A cyclability audit, which was led by OCC, took place in

summer 2011 with cyclists who work at the CSC, in order to actively

involve staff and provide a user perspective. The audit confirmed the

desirability of improving the existing cycle links to the CSC. One of

the improvements which was suggested during the cyclability audit

included formalising the use for cyclists of the path to the west of the

entrance which runs towards Abingdon-on-Thames. This was

completed and funded by the UKAEA in 2013.

• OCC is developing a cycling strategy for the main routes throughout

the SVUK area. This strategy includes improvements between

Culham and Didcot and Culham and Abingdon-on-Thames.

Maintenance of the cycle paths were highlighted in the 2011 audit and

work has started (2016) on the A415 cycle path from CSC towards

Abingdon, to clear back the overgrown edges and re-surface.

• Any improvements to the cycle network around the CSC will be

publicised via the publicity methods above.

• Provision of cycle storage facilities on site is good. When and where

appropriate, new cycle storage racks are being installed as part of

site improvement and maintenance works

• Provision of cycling related facilities within buildings (i.e.

showers/lockers) will be encouraged whenever building

refurbishment works take place.

• Cycling provisions will be included in the emerging CSC masterplan.

• Within the site, cycleway provision will be considered as part of

ongoing infrastructure maintenance work.

• Appropriate incremental new provision will be installed in conjunction

with new development.

• Resident organisations will be encouraged to offer financial incentives

to employees such as interest-free and tax-free loans for bicycle

purchases.


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• The CulBUG (Culham Bicycle User Group) will be supported and

consulted to identify and address issues facing cyclists on site and in

the local area. This has already been used to establish how often

members cycle to work and where they commute from on their bike.

• A potential cycle link between the CSC and NCN Route 5 has been

identified by the CSC and included as a proposal in the SVUK Cycle

Route Map.

5.3 Public transport

• Public transport information will be reviewed and will continue to be

publicised via the channels under ‘Information’ above.

5.4 Rail

• There is potential for Culham Railway Station to have a more strategic

role (e.g. including a Park & Ride facility).

• Improved signage to the Culham Science Centre will be considered as

and when funding is available.

• CSC has been successful in the past lobbying to Great Western

Railway on changes to the timetable that could have an adverse effect

on staff and businesses, and will continue to remain vigilant to any

future rail proposals and strategies.

5.5 Bus

• Bus stops and bus shelters have previously been installed at the lay-

by on the A415 outside Culham Science Centre as indicated on the

plan at the end of the document. This work was partly paid for by the

UKAEA, as part of their ongoing programme to encourage sustainable

travel. The work also included a new section of footpath and lighting

to link the bus stops to the CSC pedestrian network.

• With the planned residential and employment growth in the SVUK

area, CSC will continue to work with the County Council to re-

instate/provide public transport options to the Centre for its

employees.


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5.6 Pedestrian

• Pedestrian provision will be addressed in the site masterplan and new

provision will be added as required to support new development.

• Improvements in existing provision will be considered as site

maintenance programme allows. Paved footpaths have been

replaced with tarmac surfaces to reduce potential trip hazards

throughout the site.

• During spring 2014, all ageing inefficient street lights were replaced

with new energy efficient LED lights, improving the coverage and

cutting costs considerably.

5.7 Private cars

• In the short-to-medium term travel to and from the CSC by private car

will continue to be important. Initiatives referred to in other sections

will encourage modal shift away from the use of the car. It would be

expected that over a period of time these alternative modes of

transport may reduce the prevalence of motor car use if the perceived

convenience and cost of these alternatives is favourable.

• The UKAEA and other resident organisations will be encouraged to

continue their support of the existing car sharing scheme.

• It is anticipated that some minor improvements to on-site roads and

car parking will be needed to support new development.

• Maintenance works will be planned according to a road strategy that

will have reference to the future masterplan road network. This will

ensure that key long term roads are given highest priority.

5.8 Business travel

• Resident companies will be provided with information that will allow

them to inform their visitors about transport options.

• The UKAEA encourages the use of shared taxis and car sharing to

offsite business meetings wherever possible.

• Video and teleconferencing facilities are used where appropriate.


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6.0 Achievements to Date 6.1 A log of travel related achievements and milestones is included at the end

of this report for reference.

7.0 Travel Plan Co-ordinator 7.1 The UKAEA will nominate a Travel Plan Co-ordinator for Culham, to help

to deliver the measures identified in this report (contact details will be

provided).

7.2 Culham Science Centre Travel Plan Co-ordinator: to be confirmed

7.3 Key responsibilities of the Travel Plan Co-ordinator are:

• Developing a travel survey for employees at Culham Science Centre

• Co-ordinating availability of up to date information

• Development and management of the Culham Science Centre

website

• “Ownership” and management of the Culham Travel Plan

• Promotion of sustainable transport options through events

• Liaising with OCC Travel Choices to understand the current public

transport services available relevant to CSC and attending meetings

where required

8.0 Review

8.1 This plan will be reviewed when major changes to the transport position

or action plan are required.

9.0 Interactions with Planning and Highway Authorities

9.1 The UKAEA will continue to take an active role in local transportation

studies and consultation with local authorities on transportation issues.


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10.0 Transport Management Action Plan Objective & Action

By Whom? (i.e. Party/parties responsible for taking and funding the action)

By When? How will it be measured?

Action Status

Travel Reduction Promote sustainable transport options with awareness events and marketing material

CSC with support and co-operation of all site residents

Ongoing Annual Traffic Count results Ongoing

Cycling Promote installation of new cycleway links and cycle storage with each new development

CSC / any development organisations

By completion of the development

Installations completed Ongoing (Additional cycle sheds installed on an ongoing basis)

Promote installation of shower and locker facilities with new developments and refurbishments

All site residents By completion of the development / refurbishment

Installations completed Ongoing

Promote the government’s Cycle Purchase scheme to occupiers

CSC/Occupiers At initial handover of premises.

Decision made and scheme implemented if appropriate

Information contained within Welcome Pack for occupiers

Promotional and informative events i.e. Bike to Work

CSC Annually Number of registrations Achieved to date

Public Transport Link www.culham.org.uk to public transport websites

CSC On release of new website in January 2015

Information available on website

Achieved to date

Continue to build relationships with operators and Public Transport Officers at OCC to achieve bus and rail service improvements

CSC, Local Authorities, Rail and bus operators

Ongoing N/A Achieved to date

http://www.culham.org.uk/


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Private Cars Specify and undertake survey to establish car use (including car occupancy)

CSC Ongoing Survey report completed. Year on year evidence of increase in car sharing

Last count September 2018

Promote and support existing car sharing schemes

All site organisations Ongoing Enhanced car occupancy Ongoing

Pedestrian Ensure all new developments include suitable links to footpath networks

CSC / any development organisations

By completion of each new development

Suitable links installed Ongoing

Maintenance programme in place for upkeep of footpaths

CSC B&C Contract Completion of Works In place

Planning Input to local / county transport planning

CSC Ongoing Input provided Achieved to date

Hold periodic meetings with OCC and SODC to discuss strategic transport issues

CSC/OCC/SODC Each meeting date Availability of minuted records

Recent changes within the structure of OCC have temporarily suspended meetings

Hold meetings with public transport/cycle officers at County and District Council levels to discuss operational transport issues when necessary

CSC/OCC/VWHDC Each meeting date Availability of minuted records

Achieved to date

Ensure CSC is included on list of invitees for comment on local planning transport strategy

CSC As required Input provided Achieved to date

Review and update this Plan CSC As required Revised plan issued Revised November 2018

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LOG OF TRAVEL RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS AND MILESTONES and SETBACKS CSC TRAVEL PLAN 2018

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

2009 Improvement UKAEA funded improvements to Culham Rail Station and footpath to CSC including installation of street lights

Improvement Bus stops and shelters part funded by UKAEA installed at entrance on A415 including section of footpath linking bus stops to CSC

Survey Annual Traffic Count 2010 Survey Annual Traffic Count 2011

Improvement Re-surfaced footpaths and carparks and renewed bay markings for cars, with dedicated motorcycle and disabled bays

Site-wide

Event Annual Bike to Work Event 55 cyclists in the first year Survey Annual Traffic Count Improvement Additional Cycle Racks 2012 Safety Electronic Information Board at Main Gate Digital temperature sign to warn of freezing conditions Event Annual Bike to Work Event Survey Annual Traffic Count 2013 Improvement/

Safety Improved combined footpath/cycleway incl. modification of speed humps to provide gaps for cyclists riding through

On southern edge of A415 to CSC entrance

Event Annual Bike to Work Event Survey Annual Traffic Count Improvement Upgraded Street Lighting to LED 2014 Observation Bicycle trips increased by 2.5% Since 2009 Event Annual Bike to Work Event Improvement Additional Bike Sheds, concrete plinth and Sheffield stands installed Observation Increase in rail users by 3% Compared to 2009 Observation Reduction in car drivers by 6% Compared to 2009 Survey Annual Traffic Count Improvement Additional/Refurbish showers Building D3 Showers refurbished 2015 Improvement Additional/Refurbish showers Buildings E1 & F7 Refurbished Facility Bicycle Workshop launched CPG made building available non-gratis for use by staff and workshop Event Annual Bike to Work Event 148 cyclists attend the event Event OCC Cycle maps/freebies Handed out at OCC/CSC Travel Choices event Facility Dr Bike Services negotiated Monthly since Improvement Additional Cycle Shelters installed Buildings K1 & J20 Improvement Modifications to showers and additional gents shower installed in E2 Buildings K1 & E2 Event Car Share Promotion As part of National Liftshare Week n/a Provision Cyclists Site Pass Arm Bands Provided free 2016 Provision Cycle Proficiency Classes Offered via local bike retailer Event Carshare Event Febr7% increase in members Tools OCC Journey Planner App made available via Culham.org.uk Facility Provision of Public Bike Repair Stations x 2 funded by OCC On order

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2016 Facility Clothes drying rooms installed One in new building B1 and ‘K’ block Event Annual Bike to Work Event Planned for June 2016 Event Car Share Promotion Took place 27 April

CSC TRAVEL PLAN MAY 2016 ONWARDS

2016 Event Annual Bike to Work Event June - 71 cyclists took part Setback Withdrawal of both Bus Service T2 and 114 leaving CSC with no bus service at

all July - Not conducive to encouraging use of public transport or support growth in the area

Improvement Re-surfacing of section of Farm Road and front of F4/Middle Way Provision Building

Relationships Invited local stakeholders affected by bus cuts to meet with bus operators to look for an alternative/way forward

1st meeting held 1 Aug. Follow up meeting - 20 Sept

Event Annual Traffic Count 20 September Provision Br Bike workshops Monthly Building

Relationships Agreed to meet with Zipabout, to discuss bespoke app to identify congestion and suggest alternative routes

19 September

2017 Health & Welfare Outdoor Gym purchased and installed April 2017 Health & Welfare Tennis courts re-marked April 2017 Improvement Bike Repair Station installed May 2017 Event Outdoor Gym Launch May 2017 Event Bike to Work Breakfast June 2017 94 cyclists took part Provision Dr Bike workshops Monthly March - October

Event Annual Traffic Survey September 2017 2018 Provision Br Bike Workshops February to Event Annual Bike to Work June – 112 cyclists took part Health & Welfare Softball pitches re-marked June Facility New sports facility planning permission granted July Event Car Share Promotion Event Travel Survey to all CSC staff Event Annual Travel Survey September

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