Falmouth University and the University of Exeter Penryn Campus

Travel Plan 2013/14‘Driving Sustainable Change’

Date: July 2013 Approval status: DraftContents

Executive Summary 3

1.0 Introduction 41.1 Commitment to Sustainability 41.2 Developing the Travel Plan 4

1.2.1 Principles 41.2.2 Scope 51.2.3 Research / Consultations 5

2.0 2012/13 Online Travel Survey: Headline Results 62.1 Modal Splits 62.2 Staff Modal Split 72.3 Student Modal Split 8

3.0 TRICS Multi Modal Surveys 93.1 2007 TRICS Multi Modal Survey 93.2 2012 TRICS Multi Modal Survey 9

4.0 Comparison Against Other Universities 11

5.0 2013/14 Headline Targets 125.1 Targets set in conjunction with Cornwall Council 125.2 Progress Made Toward Targets 125.3 2013 Benchmarking Exercise 135.4 Targets for 2013/14 Academic Year 15 5.4.1 Key Target: Car – Single Occupancy 15 5.4.2 Key Target: Car Sharing 16 5.4.3 Key Target: Bus Usage 17 5.4.4 Key target: Cycling 17 5.4.5 Key Target: Rail Travel 17 5.4.6 Key Target: Walking 185.5 Strategic Objectives 19

6.0 Travel Action Plan 2013/14 206.1 General Actions 206.2 Bus Services Actions 226.3 Rail Services Actions 226.4 Cycling Actions 236.5 Walking Actions 246.6 Car Parking Actions 246.7 Car Sharing Actions 246.8 Ancillary Actions 25

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Executive Summary

The first Travel Plan for Falmouth University (Falmouth) and the University of Exeter Penryn Campus (UoE) was published in 2007, and set out the objectives for reducing carbon emissions associated with travel modes at both the Penryn and Falmouth campuses. Since 2007 Travel Plans have been produced on an annual basis, and have made significant progress towards improving levels of sustainable travel; this includes seeing a step change in the provision and use of public transport to both the Penryn and Falmouth campuses.

Due to the significant work undertaken on developing and implementing the Travel Plan, along with the series of promotional incentives delivered across the academic calendar, Falmouth Exeter Plus were finalists in the prestigious Green Gown Awards 2013.

Notable results emerging from the 2013 Travel Survey include:-

A 6% increase in walking to campus A 5% reduction in single car occupancy A 1% increase in cycling to campus

This has resulted in a fantastic 78% of commuting journeys to / from the Falmouth and Penryn campuses being made by sustainable means; which is higher than any other universities in our comparator sector.

However, this doesn’t mean that we can sit back and relax. Work continues with educating students and staff about the advantages of sustainable travel; as well as providing an option of travel choices at competitive rates. Therefore the Travel Plan key objectives for the academic year 2013/14 are to:

improve the options available for travel to both campuses reduce the environmental impact of travel associated with both institutions reduce parking congestion on campus and in the locality during term-time improve the safety and accessibility of travel within and to both campuses.

Measures aimed at addressing these objectives during 2013/14 are laid out within this Plan and include a series of potential physical improvements, encouragement measures, publicity initiatives and management changes that will help to further reduce single occupancy car use.

This Travel Plan has therefore been created to ensure that Falmouth and UoE continuously strive to become leaders for sustainability in Cornwall.

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Commitment to SustainabilityUoE and Falmouth acknowledge the importance of being responsible, sustainable and ethical in order to meet the needs of the present, and leave a better environment for future generations. Both institutions believe this can be achieved through the skills and knowledge that graduates learn and put into practice, research and exchange of knowledge through business and community engagement, and through our strategies and operations.

Both institutions sign up to the definition of sustainable development as proposed by the Brundtland Report (1987):

Both institutions benefit from an Environmental Sustainability Working Group which has been established to promote sustainability issues, oversee implementation of sustainability policy, and to monitor and report on progress made towards increased sustainability by conducting reviews of policies and operations.

Many of the actions set out in the previous Travel Plan (2012) have already been achieved, and the few remaining have been rolled forward into this Plan. As a major and responsible employer that should set an example to its staff and students as well as the local community, both institutions must take a leading role in operating sustainably. This Travel Plan has therefore been created to ensure that Falmouth and UoE continuously strive to become leaders for sustainability in Cornwall.

1.2 Developing the Travel Plan

1.2.1 PrinciplesThis Travel Plan has been based on the Sustainable Travel Hierarchy. Both universities must therefore always seek to promote the most sustainable form of travel where possible.

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‘Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations

to meet their own needs.'

1.2.2 ScopeThis Plan applies to all users of the Falmouth and Penryn campuses. This includes students, staff, visitors, delivery companies and contractors.

Both institutions, as well as Falmouth Exeter Plus (the exempt charity that has been established by Falmouth and UoE to deliver their shared Higher Education services in Cornwall) encourage students, staff and visitors to consider using alternative methods of transport to help reduce the impact of car travel on the environment. By working in close partnership with Cornwall Council and other strategic partners, we endeavour to continue developing and improving the range of travel options available to students and staff from the universities, staff from Falmouth Exeter Plus and visitors to our campuses.

1.2.3 Research / ConsultationsThe 2013 Travel Plan has been informed by the following research / consultations:

Falmouth Exeter Plus Business and Strategic Planning Data, January 2012 Online Travel Plan Survey 2013 Falmouth & Penryn Transport Strategy Local Transport Plan: Connecting Cornwall 2030 Consultation with officers at Cornwall Council’s Transportation Department Discussions with the Environmental Sustainability Working Group Falmouth Exeter Plus Low Carbon Team.

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2.0 2012/13 Online Travel Survey Results

The online survey was undertaken over a three-week period, from 8 February 2013 until 1 March 2013. There were a total of 1,207 responses, equating to an 18% representation of the total 6,615 student/staff population (Falmouth Exeter Plus Business and Strategic Planning Data, January 2013); although this is a slight decrease on the previous year’s response rate (1,238 responses) it is still a good representation of the travel behaviours of users of both campuses.

2.1 Modal Splits

All Respondents: Overall Modal Split4%

25%

12%

22%

1%4%

33%

BicycleBusCar (Share)Car (SIngle)Motorbike TrainWalk

Overall Modal Split: Comparison to Previous Years

Modal Split 06/07(%)

07/08 (%)

08/09(%)

09/10(%)

2011(%)

2012 (%)

2013 (%)

Bicycle 3 5 3.5 6 4 3 4Bus 39 34 32 32 24 27 25

Car (Share) 4 4 18 12 6 12 12Car (Single) 24 26 22 19 30 27 22

Train 1 2 1.5 3 3 3 3Walk 23 28 21 23 32 27 33Other 6 1 2 5 1 1 1

Sustainable Trips % 76 74 78 81 70 73 78

When comparing the 2013 overall modal split to the 2012 results it appears there have been shifts in several transport modes. Of note, 6% more people are walking; 5% fewer people are using their car as a single occupant; and 1% more people are cycling. The overall percentage of non-drivers, i.e. those people who travel more sustainably is 78% - an increase of 5% on the previous year, and 8%

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from 2011. This exceeds the target set by Cornwall Council to achieve 73.5% sustainable trips by 2013. However, against this, a lower percentage of people are travelling by bus, and there has been no overall change in train usage for 4 years.

2.2 Staff Modal Split

5%

14%

22%

38%

1%3%

16%

BicycleBusCar (Share)Car (Single)MotorbikeTrainWalk

Staff Modal Split: Comparison to Previous YearsMode of

Transport2008/09

%2009/10

%2011

%2012

%2013

%Bicycle 6 8 4 3 5

Bus 16 11 8 14 14Car (Share) 17 16 6 13 22Car (Single) 45 39 54 52 39

Train 3 5 5 4 3Walk / Jog 9 17 23 13 16

Other 4 4 0 1 1

Sustainable Trips (%) 55 61 46 48 61

Upon comparison with last year’s results, the staff modal split presents a higher percentage of people cycling, walking and car sharing; whilst there are fewer people using their car as a single occupant. Of great satisfaction is the 13% increase in staff members using sustainable travel compared to the 2012 results.

2.3 Student Modal Split

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3%

33%

6%

11%0%4%

43%BicycleBusCar (Share)Car (Single)MotorbikeTrainWalk

Student Modal Split: Comparison to Previous YearsMode of

Transport2008/09

%2009/10

%2011

%2012

%2013

%Bicycle 3 5 4 3 3

Bus 39 44 34 36 33Car (Share) 18 10 5 11 6Car (Single) 12 9 15 9 11

Train 1 3 2 2 4Walk / Jog 26 24 39 38 43

Other 1 5 1 1 0

Sustainable Trips % 88 91 85 91 89

Disappointingly there has been a 2% decrease in students using sustainable forms of transport to get to campus since the 2012 survey. This has been through a lower percentage of students’ car sharing and using the bus to get to campus; and more students driving their own car compared to last year. However, off set against this is an increase of 5% in walking and 2% in train users.

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3.0 TRICS Multi Modal Surveys

The TRICS Multi Modal surveys fulfil an important role. They are used frequently by professionals developing Travel Plans to estimate potential trip generation and to help create sustainable solutions for new development. JMP Consulting carried out TRICS surveys at the Penryn Campus in 2007 and 2012 to provide detailed snapshots of traffic and multi modal surveys. This provided valuable information with regards to traffic and multi modal counts that could be analysed and incorporated within subsequent Travel Plans.

3.1 2007 TRICS Multi Modal SurveyThe 2007 TRICS survey indicated a total of 53.5% using car travel (whether as a single occupant or car sharing) and a total of 27.9% using bus travel. This highlighted the importance of bus travel as the prime method of alternative transport to encourage the reduction of car travel. The data from the TRICS survey also indicated a large percentage of car sharing which emphasises the large increase in car share since 2006. The TRICS survey is vital in providing a detailed insight into the number of vehicles and the specific modal split on campus.

2007 TRICS Survey Results Transport Mode Total Trips (daily) Total Percentage (%)

Cars (single occupancy) 1601 28.2Car Share 1437 25.3

Goods Vehicles 240 4.2Taxi 82 1.4

Motorcycle 36 0.6Cycles 104 1.8

Pedestrian 577 10.2Bus 1586 27.9

Train 21 0.4Total 5684

3.2 2012 TRICS Multi Modal SurveyJMP Consultants Ltd on behalf of the TRICS Consortium undertook a second multi modal movement survey of Penryn Campus users in May 2012. This survey is comparable to the TRICS survey that was undertaken in 2007, although not directly; the 2007 survey was undertaken in winter, whilst the 2012 survey was undertaken in the summer.

Surveyors were positioned on all access/egress points and conducted questionnaires to ascertain what mode of transport people used to get to the Campus. Surveyors were also positioned on the main vehicular access point to

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count the number of cars coming onto the Campus, and of those, how many were single occupancy.

The 2012 TRICS survey results are an excellent checking mechanism, ensuring that the results of the Falmouth Exeter Plus administered surveys are an honest / reliable reflection of the circumstances taking place at the Campus.

2012 TRICS Survey ResultsTransport Mode Total Trips (daily) Total Percentage (%)

Cars (single occupancy) 1589 23Car Share 1385 20

Taxi 107 1Motorcycle 36 0

Cycles 202 3Pedestrian 1259 18

Bus 2178 31Train 169 2

Lorries 108 2Total 7033

The 2012 TRICS survey showed that 74% of the staff / student population travelled sustainably to campus – this corroborates with the results of the 2012 Falmouth Exeter Plus administered survey of 73% (see page 6 for survey results).

Although the overall percentage figures are inconsistent, the TRICS survey has shown that the most popular forms of transport are bus / car usage (whether single occupancy or car sharing) and walking.

4.0 Comparison Against Other Universities

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Planning conditions for the development of the Penryn Campus require us to carry out an annual travel survey leading to an annual update of the Travel Plan. This is not the case with most universities, many of whom develop a 5 year Travel Plan. It is therefore not as easy to get regular, up-to-date information across the sector. We have, however, compared our latest travel results against the most recent results from our comparator universities.

Mode of Transport

Falmouth & UoE

(CC) 2013(%)

University of Exeter 2011

(%)

Coventry University

2010(%)

University of Sussex 2011/12

(%)Bicycle 4 13 4.8 13.5

Bus 25 7 16.7 25Car (Share) 12 11 12.5 6.5Car (Single) 22 35 47 27

Train 3 10 3 21Walk / Jog 33 22 12.5 7.5

Other 1 3 3.5 1

Sustainable Trips (%) 78 65 53 73

Upon comparison with other universities, Falmouth and UoE are performing well, exhibiting the highest percentage of sustainable transport users amongst some of our comparators. The University of Sussex is in a similar location to the Penryn Campus; sitting in a suburban location outside Brighton, with a train station and bus halt within its campus.

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5.0 2013/14 Headline Targets

5.1 Targets set in conjunction with Cornwall Council

The targets below were agreed with Cornwall Council in April 2011. At that time it was anticipated that further promotion of Carshare Cornwall would increase take up of car sharing, and that encouragement to cycle / walk and use the train would incrementally improve the overall percentage of non-drivers on a realistic year-on-year basis.

Mode of Transport

2011 Modal Split

(%)

2011/12Target

(%)

2012/13 Target

(%)Car Single Occupancy

30 28 26

Car Share 6 7 7Bus 24 25 25Walk 32 33 33Train 3 3 4Cycle 4 4 5Other 1 0 0Sustainable Trips (%)

70 72 74

5.2 Progress made towards targets

Mode of Transport

2011/12Target

(%)

2011/12 Actual (%)

2012/13 Target

(%)

2012/13 Actual

(%)Car (Single) 28 27 26 22Car (Share) 7 12 7 12Bus 25 27 25 25Walk 33 27 33 33Train 3 3 4 3Cycle 4 3 5 4Other 0 1 0 1Sustainable Trips (%) 72 73 74 78

The 2012 target for 72% sustainable trips was exceeded at 73% and the 2013 target for 74% was again exceeded at 78% sustainable trips.

Due to the increase in sustainable trips being higher than anticipated, the Travel Plan Co-ordinator was asked by the Environmental Sustainability Working Group to test the results, in order to see if the 2013 survey results represented a true picture of the current commuter travel patterns.

5.3 2013 Benchmarking Exercise

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The 2013 results showed a 2% increase in cycling to work by staff; whilst the student percentage remained the same.

Falmouth Exeter Plus run a Cyclescheme benefit which is available for all employees of Falmouth University and Falmouth Exeter Plus (University of Exeter staff have their own benefit scheme) which enables staff to purchase a bike for commuting to work. Between the 2012 and 2013 travel surveys FXPlus purchased a total of 25 bicycles though the scheme for staff members.

In addition, in conjunction with the Fitness Centre, 20 bikes were purchased for students to hire on a daily / weekly basis in response to students claiming that they would cycle more if they had access to a bike. The Travel Plan Co-ordinator also held ‘cycle awareness’ days during the academic year with incentives for staff and students.

It is therefore considered that the 2% uptake in cycling can be demonstrated.

The 2013 results showed that the percentage of staff who travel to work by bus had remained static; whilst the student percentage dropped by 3% (giving an overall decrease of 2%).

Bus receipts for the 2012/13 academic year, however, showed that the number of bus journeys made by staff and students using the discounted Scholar tickets, had risen by 12% (38,530 journeys), compared with the previous academic year. It is therefore considered that the 3% drop shown by the survey may be due to the sample batch of respondents rather than by an actual decrease in bus users.

The 2013 results on car sharing (12% / static with the previous year) may warrant further investigation. In total 138 respondents (from an 18% survey response rate) claimed that they shared their ride to campus. However, only 81 people in total held a Car Sharing permit in 2012/13. If each of these 81 people shared their journey with only 1 other person then we can assume that we have a minimum of 162 people who car share to campus; which works out at a minimum percentage of 2.4%. Therefore we may want to consider further investigation into how may people are in each car ‘pod’; whether car sharers are using the Pay & Display rather than being permit holders; or whether a percentage of car sharers are sharing transport with a person who isn’t connected with the campuses, thereby not being entitled to a car share permit.

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We have always had a poor result with regard to commuting by train, although the survey shows that train travel is more popular with Falmouth campus users than Penryn campus users. The reason for this appears to be that when arriving at Penryn station there is a steep incline up to the Penryn Campus (about 10 minutes walk); whereas access to the Falmouth campus is somewhat flatter and only takes about 5 minutes to walk.

Train travel between Falmouth and Penryn is frequent (every 30 minutes during the day), but is a more expensive option than using the subsidised bus fares, and is less convenient than the buses which run every 10 minutes and which stop at the Penryn campus, thereby alleviating the problem of walking up the hill.

The 2013 results on walking were 6% higher than the previous year; at 33%. There are several factors which may have influenced this.

Firstly, the opening of student accommodation at The Sidings, Penryn (233 rooms) and the opening of five additional blocks of accommodation at Glasney Student Village (224 rooms); meant that more students resided within walking distance of the Penryn Campus

There was a high response rate from students living in Glasney Student Village; possibly due to the fact that students were approached during ‘Go Green’ Week and offered Fairtrade chocolates if they completed the survey

Although the results were 6% higher than in 2012, the 2012 results were 5% lower than the 2011 results, which may have been due to the sample batch of respondents in 2012, rather than an actual decrease in walking levels.

It is therefore considered that the 6% increase in walking can be justified.

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5.4 Targets for 2013/14 Academic Year

Due to the 2012/13 travel survey achieving 78% sustainable trips, it was decided by Cornwall Council that 78% should become the target for the next academic year also. This would then demonstrate whether the 2012/13 result was a true representation of travel patterns, without setting even higher targets which might prove to be unachievable.

Therefore, the targets moving forwards for the next 12 months are to achieve the same percentage of sustainable trips, albeit that this would represent a higher number of people in actuality, as the campuses continue to grow.

2013/14 Targets QuantifiedMode of

Transport2012/13 Modal

Split (%)

2012/13 Persons Equiv.

2013/14 Target

(%)

2013/14 Persons Equiv.

Car (Single) 22 1455 22 1505Car (Share) 12 794 12 821

Bus 25 1654 25 1711Walk 33 2183 33 2258Train 3 198 4 273Cycle 4 265 4 274Other 1 66 0 68

Sustainable Trips % 78 5160 78 5337

** Please note: 2013 Staff and student FTE population was 6,615 2014 Staff and student FTE population is forecast at approximately 6,842

5.4.1 Key Target: Car – Single Occupancy (22%)Single car occupancy presents a myriad of environmental problems: congestion on the roads / air pollution / water pollution etc. When a gallon of petrol is burned it combines with oxygen to produce nearly 20 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2). In order to keep campus-wide carbon emissions down, it is very important that the number of people driving to our campuses is reduced and that other options, such as car sharing and public transport are considered.

Notable facts emerging from the 2013 survey indicate: 22% of people take their car to campus: 39% of the staff and 11% of the

student population 81% of the student population (4,563 people) live within 5 miles of their

respective campus (Zone A) – of whom 7% (319 people) travel to campus unsustainably

46% of the staff population (452 people) live within 5 miles of their respective campus (Zone A) – of whom 24% (108 people) travel to the campus unsustainably, even though the bus service is subsidised for staff as well as students

19% of the student population (1,070 people) live outside Zone A – 38% of whom drive as a single car occupant to get to their respective campus

54% of the staff population (530 people) live outside Zone A – 53.5% of whom drive as a single car occupant to get to their respective campus.

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By the 2013/14 academic year, the full-time equivalent population at the Falmouth and Penryn campuses will have increased by 227 individuals (an additional 73 members of staff and 154 students). It is therefore important that the majority of these individuals use sustainable forms of transport to get to their respective campus, in order for us to meet our targets for the year.

Key actions have been set to help achieve this, which include:

A revision of the car parking / charging system at the Penryn Campus, which will include a reduced price ‘green permit’ for those who car share or drive electric vehicles, whilst penalising people who drive into either campus on their own by increasing hourly rates and permit prices

Supporting Cornwall Council / communities with the introduction of parking restrictions (yellow lines and residents’ only parking) in the adjacent industrial estate and residential areas around the Penryn Campus

Working alongside IT / HR to enable and encourage working from home Working closely with the Manager of The Sidings and Cornwall Council to

ensure the development undertakes the conditions of its planning approval Ongoing support from both institutions to subsidise public transport fares Ongoing awareness-raising to promote the many benefits of using

sustainable forms of transport.

5.4.2 Key Target: Car Sharing (12%)

As the cost of fuel continues to rise, car sharing is fast becoming a more viable transport option. In 2012/13, 12% of students and staff car shared – the same as the previous year. Car sharing is a key priority to tackle single occupancy vehicle use. It is therefore important to raise the profile and benefits of car sharing to the users of both campuses.

Notable facts emerging from the 2012/13 survey indicate:

Although the percentage of car sharers remained the same as the previous academic year (12%), this in reality accounts for an additional 87 people

18.5% of the student population who live outside Zone A car share 32% of the staff population who live outside Zone A car share.

Actions which have been identified to reach this target include:

Dedicated Penryn / Falmouth campus car sharing website Dedicated car sharing car park at the Penryn Campus (premium car park) Cheaper ‘green permits’ for staff and students who car share Support from Cornwall Council, who oversee Carshare Cornwall Car sharers breakfast launch early in the next academic year Ongoing awareness-raising to highlight the environmental and economic

benefits of car sharing.

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5.4.3 Key Target: Bus Usage (25%)

The Travel Plan will continue to promote and support bus travel as one of the main modes of sustainable transport to and from both campuses. Both institutions commit to subsidising bus travel for students and staff as a means of encouraging usage.

Notable facts emerging from the 2013 survey indicate: 25% of the student/staff population are using the bus – a 2% decrease

from last year’s results However, monitoring of bus fares would indicate a 12% rise in individual

journeys made.

By 2014 it is anticipated that bus usage will have increased even though the target has remained the same. Actions within the Travel Plan which will help achieve this include:

Ongoing financial support from both institutions to subsidise bus travel Introduction of dedicated U1 bus with branding / signage Incentives to encourage bus use for business travel between the campuses Close liaison between the Travel Plan Coordinator and the service provider.

5.4.4 Key Target: Cycling (4%)

Specific actions within the Travel Plan which will help meet this target include: Promotion of the bike hire scheme by FXU /the Fitness Centre Promotion of Cyclescheme to all staff Promotions of cyclists’ facilities on-campus (secure bicycle racks / shower

facilities etc.) Additional cycle racks at the Penryn Campus Additional showers / changing facilities at the Falmouth campus Guided cycle rides to show people the safest/easiest routes to and from

campus.

5.4.5 Key Target: Rail Travel (4%)

For the last 4 years only 3% of campus users have taken the train to get to campus even though there are train stations in close proximity to both campuses. It is felt that a major deterrent to train usage is the perception that it costs more than the bus, and the uphill walk from Penryn Station to the Penryn Campus.

Notable facts emerging from the 2013 survey indicate: Although there has been no percentage change from last year’s statistics,

due to the increase in student/staff population approximately 22 more people are using the train than last year

80% of students are living away from home during term time; when asked how often they travel home, and what mode of transport they use, the majority stated they use train and travel home at least once a semester

78% of these students live over 150 miles away from campus.

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Both institutions are committed to improving our relationship with the service provider and promoting rail travel as a sustainable travel option. We have therefore decided to increase the target to 4% for the next academic year.

Actions within the Travel Plan to achieve this target include: Promotion of ticketing incentives, which can work out cheaper than the bus Greater awareness raising and publicity Residents of The Sidings who attend the Falmouth Campus receive free

train travel Competitive annual rail cards for students and staff Smart card technology.

5.4.6 Key Target: Walking (33%)

In 2011/12 the overall percentage of people walking to campus decreased by 5%, however, by 2012/13 this had risen again by 6%. This is presumably due to the fact that additional student accommodation was opened within walking distance of the Penryn campus (233 rooms at The Sidings, Penryn and 224 rooms at Glasney Student Village).

Both institutions are keen to promote the benefits of walking; walking is not only good for your health, it is also sustainable and reliable.

Actions within the Travel Plan to encourage more people to walk include: Making walking routes safer (review of CCTV / lighting at both campuses) Improved signage – way marking / timed routes etc. Promoting the health benefits of walking in association with the Fitness

Centre at the Penryn Campus.

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5.5 Strategic Objectives

Objective Indicator TargetMonitor the overall percentage of staff who drive to campus by themselves

Annual Online Survey / monthly internal parking counts

Maintain percentage of staff driving to campus at a maximum of 39% during 2013/14

Monitor the overall percentage of students who drive to campus by themselves

Annual Online Survey / monthly internal parking counts

Maintain percentage of students driving to campus at a maximum of 11% in 2013/14

To encourage uptake of the new U1 bus service

Annual Online Survey / First Bus counts

Aim to get a minimum of 50% of bus users to use the U1 instead of the 88 or 41

Monitor cycling usage in and around our campuses

Annual Online Survey

Maintain percentage of students and staff cyclists at a minimum of 4% in 2013/14

To encourage uptake of the bike hire scheme as a viable travel option for all students and staff within both campuses

Flexi hire sheets To help increase cycling usage in and around both campuses

To encourage staff uptake of Cyclescheme

Cyclescheme sheets To help increase staff commuting by bike

Encourage student and staff use of the train service

Annual Online Survey

Increase percentage of students and staff train users from 3% to 4% in 2013/14

Increase staff awareness of car sharing

Annual Online Survey

Increase staff awareness of Carshare Cornwall from 65% to 70% in 2013/14

Increase student awareness of car sharing

Annual Online Survey

Increase student awareness of Carshare Cornwall from 9% to 15% in 2013/14

Decrease reliance on single occupancy car usage for business / field related travel

Annual Online Survey

Decrease overall usage from 29% to 25%; 75% sustainable travel for business / field related travel

To calculate carbon dioxide emissions arising from all forms of business travel / contractor usage / visitor travel annually

Annual Online Survey

Inclusion of relevant question within 2013/14 Annual Online Survey

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6.0 Action Plan Strategic actions have been highlighted in yellow; these represent actions which are essential to meeting the agreed targets for 2013/14, and thus the success of the Travel Plan.

6.1 General Actions

Ref Area of Development

Objective Responsibility Target Date

1.1 Travel Plan Finalise actions and targets for 2013/14 academic year; submit to Cornwall Council for approval against Section 106 requirements

TPC Take to ESWG Jan 2014 / submit to CC Jan 2014

1.2 Travel Guide Review and update information TPC CompletedPrinted August 2013 and included within student Welcome Packs and distributed around campus

1.3 Annual Survey Review the existing online surveyEnsure information extracted from users will help to measure Scope 3 emissions carbon dioxide emissions) as part of the Carbon Trust Standard process

TPC/ Carbon & Sustainability Manager

Report on Scope 3 emissions following travel survey in May 2014

1.4 Falmouth Exeter Plus Staff Travel Policy Guide

Draft a travel policy guide specific to Falmouth Exeter Plus staff, which clearly outlines prices for car parking / policies for working from home / mileage reclaiming process etc; a document which advises people on how to cut their carbon emissions. If successful, may be tailored for Falmouth / UoE staff

TPC / HR / Carbon & Sustainability Manager / SET

Spring 2014

1.5 Fuel Usage Roll out a system whereby carbon emissions from business trips / bus and coach hire / hire cars associated with Falmouth / Falmouth Exeter Plus and UoE can be easily accessed and accounted

TPC / Carbon & Sustainability Manager / Academic Departments / Accounts

Immediate

1.6 Traffic Improved contact / engagement with local residents TPC / Community Ongoing contact with residents during

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Management within external areas

Engagement Working Group / Jilly Easterby

monthly inspections / phone calls

Improved communication to be implemented through Community Engagement Plan (currently in Draft form)

1.7 Travel Plan Awareness Campaign

Review and improve sustainable travel information on all websites: Falmouth intranet / UoE website link / Falmouth Exeter Plus website

TPC / Marketing Communications Manager

Ongoing / review every 3 months

Prepare information/Travel Guide for Freshers’ Fayre /Moving In Weekends / Returning to Learning / Compass events

Service providers with input from TPC / FXU / Intern

Completed - All info delivered by end Sept 2013

1.8 IT Optimisation Review the options for an increase in the use of IT as an alternative to travel i.e. work from home and video conferencing for business meetings

TPC / Carbon & Sustainability Manager /IT

Ongoing

1.9 The Sidings, Station Road

Work closely with the Manager of The Sidings to ensure all Conditions of The Sidings approved Travel Plan are undertaken

TPC Ongoing

1.10 Electric Vehicles

Enhance the current fleet of electric vehicles on campus TPC / Carbon & Sustainability Manager

Ongoing: Security vehicle and Caretakers truck purchased

Branding artwork designed and vinyl wraps applied to current fleet August 2013

Brand all electric / hybrid fleet on campus

Investigate the feasibility of installing EV charging points at the Penryn and Falmouth campuses

EV charging points to be installed by March 2014 in conjunction with CC network

6.2 Bus Services Actions

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2.1 Bus Services Retender for the Bus contract in conjunction with Falmouth Exeter Plus Procurement Department

TPC / Falmouth / UoE / Procurement

OJEU tender written by November 2013, and released to bidders until 15 January 2014. Contract to be awarded by March 2014

2.2 Bus Operator Liaison

Monitor value for money from current First Bus contract / quality of service / complaint handling

TPC / First Bus Ongoing communication with First Bus until the end of the current contract in September 2014

2.3 Bus services Implement the introduction of dedicated U1 buses, monitor take-up rate, discuss branding

TPC / First Bus / FXU / Jilly Easterby

Ongoing from Sept. 2013

2.4 Ancillary Initiatives

Work alongside First Bus to push forward plans for: Wifi on buses / smart phone applications / real-time journey planning

TPC / First Bus These issues will be considered as part of any new contract awarded

2.5 Bus stops Replace all bus shelters with well designed, sustainable product

TPC Ongoing – surveys undertaken with students regarding design. Contractor identified. Now dependant on finance

6.3 Rail Services Actions

3.1 Ticketing Incentives

Roll out smart card ticketing TPC / FGW / Cornwall Council

This has currently been stalled due to technical issues, which are hoped to be resolved by end 2014

Cheap / competitive annual rail cards TPC / FGW / SET Currently being investigated by DCRP – discussions January 2014

3.2 The Sidings, Station Road

Work closely with the Manager of The Sidings to ensure all Conditions of their approved Travel Plan are undertaken, including free rail cards for Falmouth campus students

TPC Ongoing since June 2012

3.3 Awareness raising / promotion of rail services

Work with Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership to provide greater incentives and awareness of the benefits of rail travel.

TPC / FGW / DCRP DCRP invited to hold a promotional day in The Stannary early 2014

6.4 Cycling Actions

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4.1 Bike Hire Scheme

Promote the benefits of the Penryn / Falmouth Campus Bike Hire Scheme – try to build on current fleet

TPC / FXU / Fitness Centre

Ongoing

4.2 Sustrans Continued affiliation with Sustrans TPC and Sustrans Ongoing4.3 Cycle Facilities Improvement and promotion of the cycle facilities on

campus for students and staffTPC / Intern

TPC / Ken Johnson

Improvements to survey statistics on awareness of facilities at both campuses

April 2014

Improve shower / changing facilities at Falmouth campus, possibly through the redevelopment work taking place at Fox 4.

4.4 Cycle Shelters Increase the number of covered cycle parking areas at the Penryn Campus. Ideally work alongside students on design of new cycle parking

TPC Ongoing – surveys undertaken with students regarding design and location. Contractor identified. Now dependant on finance.

4.5 Cyclescheme Improve annual uptake of Cyclescheme TPC Awareness-raising campaign - ongoing4.6 Led-cycles Make available guided cycle rides (undertaken by cycle

professional) to all students; basic safety instructions / awareness of safest cycle routes between the Penryn and Falmouth campuses

Sports Centre / Flexsi

Ongoing

4.7 Bicycle Co-op Look into feasibility of setting up / promoting a bicycle co-op, whereby students leaving either institution will leave their bicycle behind for future students

TPC / FXU / Intern Before June 2014

4.8 Student bike scheme

Look into feasibility of students being able to purchase a bike through a discounted loan scheme with local cycle stores

TPC June 2014

6.5 Walking Actions

5.1 Facility Maintenance

Review the requirements for additional CCTV provision and lighting on campus.

Use annual surveys and communication with students/staff to assess requirements

Falmouth Exeter Plus with input from TPC

Ongoing

5.2 Pedestrian safety

Assess the improvements of pedestrian routes within the Campus

Falmouth Exeter Plus Head of Capital

Assessment completed 2013, but awaiting finance to complete works

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improvements on site Implement signage strategy within the Campus

Projects with input from TPC Signage Strategy part of overall

campus development5.3 Health and

Exercise Promotion

Establish links with the Fitness Centre at the Penryn Campus in promoting exercise and health events

TPC & Fitness Centre Manager

Ongoing – jointly managed cycle awareness days identified throughout academic calendar

6.6 Car Parking Actions

6.1 Car Parking Management

Review parking management and pricing arrangements Falmouth Exeter Plus / SET / Head of Operations

Completed

6.2 Car Parking Management on- and off-site

Continue regular monitoring and monthly surveys of on- and off-site parking in highlighted areas

TPC Ongoing Monthly SurveysOngoing Weekly Inspections of hot spots

6.7 Car Sharing Actions

7.1 Promotion of car sharing

Promotion of Carshare Cornwall to students and staff at the Penryn and Falmouth campuses at various events including Freshers’ Fayre

Carshare Cornwall with input from TPC

Ongoing throughout academic year

7.2 Car Sharing Incentives; Cost Saving Schemes

Guaranteed Journey Home

Review incentives and implement as appropriate, including permit arrangements, explore the potential of provision of designated/marked spaces for car sharers

Explore the provision of guaranteed journey home when required in an emergency, including review of potential for partnership with local taxi operator

TPC & SET

TPC / Procurement

Ongoing awareness raising; breakfast launch September 2013; Lift Share Week 7-11 October 13

Agreement gained from ESWG July 13. Preferred taxi operator to be confirmed by January 2014. However, currently on hold whilst monitoring of car share is developed

7.3 Car Club Scheme

Explore the feasibility of implementing a Car Club Scheme; contact car club companies and identify costs, benefits of car clubs

TPC Transition Falmouth are working towards implementing a car club scheme for Falmouth and Penryn, which

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we will be promoting once implemented

6.8 Ancillary Actions

8.1 Motorcycling Continue the provision and maintenance of motorcycle parking and review of permit arrangements.

Install additional motorcycle parking at the Penryn Campus

TPC Ongoing during the academic year

8.2 Taxi Ensure the Students’ Union have information concerning preferred taxi operator

TPC & FXU January 2014

8.3 Fleet Management

Improved management of all fleet vehicles TPC / Carbon & Sustainability Manager

Reduction in fuel usage by 2014

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