Newcastle University Travel Plan Update

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3 Newcastle University Travel Plan Update July 2009 Notice This report was produced by Atkins Limited for Newcastle University for the specific purpose of updating the University Travel Plan. This report may not be used by any person other than Newcastle University without Newcastle University s express permission. In any event, Atkins accepts no liability for any costs, liabilities or losses arising as a result of the use of or reliance upon the contents of this report by any person other than Newcastle University. Document History JOB NUMBER: DOCUMENT REF: Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 1 Draft v1 RB LE 31/03/09 2 Draft v2 RB LE 22/04/09 3 Draft v3 RB LE 29/04/09 4 Draft v4 RB LE 10/06/09 5 Final Report RB LE 02/07/09 Revision Purpose Description Originated Checked Reviewed Authorised Date /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc

4 Contents Section Page Executive Summary 5 1. Introduction 7 Newcastle University 7 Campus Development Programme 10 Why a Travel Plan Update Site Audit 15 Access to Main Campus 15 Facilities on Main Campus Employee Travel Patterns 37 Car Drivers 49 Public Transport Users 57 Pedestrians and Cyclists Student Travel Patterns 63 Car Drivers 72 Public Transport Users 74 Pedestrians and Cyclists Travel Plan Objectives and Targets 77 Travel Plan Objectives 77 Travel Plan Targets Travel Plan Measures 81 Summary of Travel Plan implementation up to Revised Travel Plan Action Plan For More Information 103 List of Tables Table 2.1 Distance from Main Campus to Local Centres 16 Table 2.2 Weekly, Monthly and Annual Rail Costs 19 Table 2.3 Tyne and Wear Metro Season Ticket Costs 21 Table 2.4 Main Campus Bus Services 22 Table 2.5 Bus Operator Ticket Options 23 Table 2.6 Network Travelticket Costs 24 Table 2.7 University Car Parking Provision 2006 & Table and 2008 Main Campus Cycle Parking Provision 33 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Modal Split 38 Table 3.2 Staff Reason for Recent Change in Mode Percentage of Responses 40 Table 3.3 Staff Origins: Main Postcode Areas 41 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Distance Travelled to Work 43 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Duration of Journey to Work 44 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Number of Working Days 45 Table Staff Working Hours Start & Finish Times 46 Table Staff Working Hours Start & Finish Times 46 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Age Groups /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 2

5 Table & 2008 Staff Disabled by Usual Mode of Travel 48 Table & 2008 Staff Car Driver Origins: Main Postcode Areas 49 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Commuting Distance 51 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Journey Duration 52 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Driver Parking Locations 53 Table Car Drivers Occasional Mode of Travel 54 Table & 2008 Staff Public Transport Origins Main Postcode Areas 57 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff PT Users Commuting Distance 57 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff PT Users Journey Duration 58 Table & 2008 Staff Walk & Cycle Origins Main Postcode Areas 60 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Walk & Cycle Users Commuting Distance 60 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Walk & Cycle Users Journey Duration 61 Table & 2008 Student Modal Split 64 Table & 2008 Student Term Time Postcodes 65 Table Student Term Time Accommodation & Car Drivers 65 Table Student Term Time Accommodation & Car Drivers 65 Table Student Term Time Accommodation Halls of Residence and Flats 67 Table & 2008 Students Distance Travelled 67 Table & 2008 Students Journey Duration 68 Table & 2008 Students Time on Campus 69 Table & 2008 Student Start Times 70 Table & 2008 Student Finish Times 70 Table & 2008 Students Study Regime 70 Table & 2008 Student Faculties 71 Table & 2008 Student Age Groups 71 Table Students Occasional Mode of Transport 72 Table Student Car Drivers Commuting Distance 72 Table & 2008 Student Car Drivers Parking Location 73 Table Student Car Drivers & All Parking Location 73 Table & 2008 Student PT Users Postcode Areas 74 Table Student PT Users & All Distance Travelled 75 Table & 2008 Student Pedestrian & Cycle User Postcode Areas 75 Table Student PT Users & All Distance Travelled 75 Table Student Cycle Parking Locations 76 Table Staff Model Split Targets and Performance 78 Table Student Model Split Targets and Performance 78 Table 5.3 Revised Staff Model Split Targets 79 Table 5.4 Revised Student Model Split Targets 80 Table 6.1 Travel Plan Action Plan Table Performance Summary 82 Table 6.2 Revised Cycle Parking Numbers 86 Table 6.3 Revised Motorcycle Parking Numbers 88 Table 6.4 Campus Wide Car Parking Spaces 91 Table 6.5 Car Share Parking Spaces 92 Table 6.6 Number of Staff in the University Corporate Travel Scheme 93 Table 6.7 University Public Transport Discounts 2008/09 93 List of Figures Figure 1.1 Newcastle University City Centre Location Map 9 Figure 2.1 Main University Entrances 16 Figure 2.2 Carlisle to Newcastle Route 17 Figure 2.3 Middlesbrough to Newcastle Route /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 3

6 Figure 2.4 Tyne and Wear Metro Map 20 Figure 2.5 Tyne and Wear Metro Zone Map 21 Figure 2.6 Newcastle University Main Campus Public Transport and Cycle Routes 25 Figure 2.7 Newcastle University City Centre Walking Map 27 Figure 2.8 Car Park and Pay & Display Locations on Campus 30 Figure 2.9 Main Campus Pedestrian and Wheelchair Access 35 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Modal Split Percentage of 39 Figure Staff Modal Shift Percentage of 40 Figure Staff Origins Density Map 42 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Distance Travelled to Work Percentage of 43 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Duration of Journey to Work Percentage of 44 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Number of Working Days Percentage of 45 Figure Staff by Grade 47 Figure Staff Origins by Mode of Transport 50 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Commuting Distance Percentage of 51 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Journey Duration Percentage of 52 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Driver Parking Locations Percentage of 53 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Reason for Travel by Car Percentage of 54 Figure , 2006 and 2008 Staff Car Drivers Car Sharing Incentives Percentage of 55 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Potential to use PT Percentage of 56 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Potential to Cycle Percentage of 56 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff PT Users Commuting Distance Percentage of 58 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff PT Users Journey Duration Percentage of 59 Figure & 2008 Student Modal Split Percentage of 64 Figure Student Term Time Residence and Mode of Transport to the University 66 Figure & 2008 Students Distance Travelled Percentage of 68 Figure & 2008 Students Journey Duration Percentage of 69 Figure Student Car Drivers and All Students Percentage of 73 Figure Student Car Drivers and All Students Percentage of 74 Figure 6.1 University Masterplan Pedestrian Routes 89 Appendices Appendix A - Contractor Parking Policy 105 Appendix B - Staff Travel to Work Survey 115 Appendix C - Student Travel Survey 123 Appendix D Environment and Sustainability Committee Terms of Reference 131 Appendix E - Campus for Ageing and Vitality Newcastle General Hospital Travel Plan Framework /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 4

7 Executive Summary In 2008/09, Newcastle University welcomes almost 19,000 students and currently employs approximately 4,900 staff. To support its future growth the University is in the process of implementing a comprehensive refurbishment and development programme on its city centre campus. A Masterplan was developed in 2002 to support the main campus expansion and to develop a modern, more environmentally friendly campus. As it continues to expand, the University is conscious of its impact on the city of Newcastle, its economy, its residents and visitors and its environment. The reduction of its operations impact on the environment is one of the University s major objectives for the coming years. This Travel Plan Update will support this objective by helping the University to reduce the impact of its staff and students commute and business travel on the environment as well as promoting healthier, more active lifestyles for staff and students. The Travel Plan Update will also contribute to Newcastle City Council s objectives to reduce traffic in the town and tackle congestion and air pollution. This Travel Plan Update includes the following information: a comprehensive site audit update for the main campus, reviewing transport facilities to and around the site as well as facilities on site; an in depth analysis of staff and students travel patterns, comparing result from the 2008 and 2006 staff and student travel to work surveys; updated Travel Plan objectives and targets, derived from this analysis, with the Travel Plan aiming to reduce the proportion of staff driving or being driven to the main campus to 29% by 2011; a package of already established and updated Travel Plan initiatives to meet the objectives and targets including: - a revised car parking strategy this includes a reduction in parking allocation, replacement of the old parking permit system with a pay and display policy and the continued support of a car share scheme; - new motorcycle / cycle parking facilities; - new showers and changing facilities; - discounted public transport tickets and cycling equipment as well as sustainable travel information and promotion material and events; a designated Travel Plan Coordinator, a steering group, financial resources; and a monitoring and review programme to ensure that the Plan is implemented in the most efficient manner and that initiatives are regularly updated to meet staff and students needs. The Travel Plan Update and the revised Action Plan will be adopted by the Environment & Sustainability Committee and will oversee the implementation through the Travel Plan Coordinator. The parking policy included in the Plan has been adopted by the University s Executive Board. The University looks forward to implementing this Travel Plan Update in partnership with Newcastle City Council, working together to develop the city s economy while protecting the environment, encouraging the use of more sustainable modes of transport, and promoting healthier lifestyles. Professor Tony Stevenson PVC (Planning & Resources) /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 5

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9 1. Introduction Newcastle University 1.1 Newcastle University offers undergraduate and graduate courses to 18,878 students and its annual income at the year ending July 2008 was million. 1.2 In 2007/2008, 17,509 full-time and 1,369 part time students 1 attended lectures or were undertaking research within one of the University s three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences; Medical Sciences; and Science, Agriculture and Engineering. 1.3 Each faculty is divided into separate schools. There are 23 schools based on campus and interdisciplinary research is conducted in 16 research institutes. 1.4 To provide its services, the University employs 4,899 staff working in varied areas such as academic, administrative, computing, library, clerical, technical or ancillary. The majority of staff and students are based on the city centre campus located just west of the Civic Centre. 1.5 Staff are also based at various locations around the city which include: the Royal Victoria Hospital; the Newcastle General Hospital; the Freeman Hospital; the International Centre for Life; some students residence sites; and some sites outside Newcastle. 1.6 The University provides the following Undergraduate accommodation: Castle Leazes Halls; Henderson Hall; Richardson Road; Bowsden Court; Leazes Parade; Marris House; St Mary s College; Windsor Terrace; and Grand Hotel 1.7 The University provides the following Postgraduate accommodation: Easton Flats; Claremont Place; Jesmond Road; 1 Figures extracted from the University Press Office website /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 7

10 North Terrace; and Leazes Terrace; 1.8 The University is also involved in a partnership scheme with a private housing provider (UNITE) and accommodation under the scheme is available at the following locations: Magnet Court; and Victoria Hall 1.9 Figure 1.1 overleaf shows the location of the University campus in relation to Newcastle City Centre /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 8

11 Figure 1.1 Newcastle University City Centre Location Map 2 2 Source University Campus Maps: Extracted from the Newcastle University Website /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 9

12 Campus Development Programme 1.10 The origins of Newcastle University can be traced back to The University has since expanded around the oldest parts of the campus (Armstrong College buildings) The University currently occupies a 50 acre site opposite the Civic Centre, close to the commercial and cultural heart of the city. Many of the university buildings date from the 19 th Century, with additional buildings developed in the 60s and 70s. However, the University needs to expand and many of the buildings are being refurbished or replaced to meet the needs of a modern, international University To cater for this growth and new needs, the University is implementing an ambitious redevelopment programme across the campus Details of the most up to date developments on the campus are contained within the document Creating a Campus for the Future and can also be found on the university website A large part of the re-development programme has already been completed with several new or refurbished buildings made available to staff and students in the last few years including: The multiple award winning Devonshire Building; The Paul O Gorman Building; The University Sports Centre; The completion of work to open out the campus, including improved disabled access and landscaping of the Claremont and Percy Quadrangles; The Research Beehive; and 1.14 Development of The Campus for Ageing and Vitality at the Newcastle General Hospital site including the Edwardson Buildingand the Clinical Ageing Research Unit. The University s redevelopment programme for the main campus is described in the University Masterplan developed by Sir Terry Farrell The campus Masterplan introduces an agreed framework for planning the development of the campus estate over 20 years. It celebrates the University s relationship with the city and seeks to strengthen that relationship through the development of the University s physical identity. The Masterplan includes the following: Development of a University front door on the Barras Bridge site; Strengthening of links between the universities dispersed museums, creating a new cultural quarter; Development of a strong axis running through the city from Barras Bridge to the regenerated Newcastle and Gateshead Quaysides; Creation of new quadrangles to enhance the setting of the university buildings and facilities; and Strengthening of pedestrian routes through the campus In addition to the above, various building projects are being undertaken currently and are outlined in creating a Campus for the Future Document. This includes the following: Student and Administrative Services Building expected opening Jan 2010; /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 10

13 Great Northern Museum Project expected opening early 2009; International Centre for Music Studies expected opening early 2009; INTO Newcastle University construction April 2008 to April 2010; New Medical Sciences Building construction Mar 2008 to Nov 2009; andcastle Leazes Accommodation Block construction June 2008 to Sep In addition to the above, the university is continuing to work in collaboration with Newcastle City Council, the Regional Development Agency, One North East, INTO, The Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the International Centre for Life, Newcastle Science City and Tyne & Wear Museums. Developments away from the Main Campus 1.17 In addition to the development work being undertaken on the main university campus, the university is also involved in a number of major building projects outside the main campus On the site of the former Scottish and Newcastle Brewery, Newcastle University Business School will be the first tenant for the 200 million Downing Plaza Development At the Newcastle General Hospital Site, work has started on the 24.6 million Campus for Ageing and Vitality. This will provide Newcastle with a world class research centre dedicated to the study of ageing, stay healthy, stay active and how age related diseases such as Alzheimer s and Dementia can be combated More information on the development of this site and the current transport facilities can be found as a stand alone section of this report in Appendix E /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 11

14 Why a Travel Plan Update 1.21 A Travel Plan is a transport strategy developed for a specific site and aims to reduce the number of motorised vehicles driving to and from a site. It uses a comprehensive analysis of the site s characteristics, facilities and accessibility, and it s users travel patterns (in Newcastle s Travel Plan through staff and student travel surveys) to introduce a sustainable transport strategy including site specific objectives and targets, as well as measures to reduce car use and encourage the use of more sustainable modes of transport As previously discussed, Newcastle University is investing over 200 million in its estate and buildings. Initially, between 2002 and 2004, the University applied for planning permission to upgrade / redevelop the following buildings: Paul O Gorman; Devonshire; Claremont Sports Hall; and Edwardson 1.23 The University also planned to submit an application for the new Student and Administrative Services Building on the site of the Barras car park. The planning application for this building was submitted in April Council Officers stated that a comprehensive transport strategy for the University was required for planning permissions to be granted. The requirement was for the Transport Plan to contain a transport strategy in line with the objectives and targets set in the Tyne and Wear Local Transport Plan , which states the following: Each of the (Tyne and Wear LTP) partners have developed a local approach top measures that may contribute to demand management including: travel planning, promotion of soft modes i.e. walking and cycling, parking standards for new developments (Source Tyne & Wear LTP , page 109); A travel plan is deemed to meet the basic quality standards if it is a written document containing: - An assessment of the site, including the transport links to the site, on site facilities (e.g. car parking, cycle parking etc), any transport issues and problems, barriers to non-car use and possible improvements to encourage walking, cycling and bus use; - The results from a survey of how staff travel to work; - Clearly defined objectives, targets and indicators; - Details of proposed measures; - Detailed timetable for implementing measures; - Clearly defined senior management and staff responsibilities and roles; - Staff (and if applicable) union participation; - A plan for monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the travel plan; and - Proposals for maintaining momentum and publicising success. (Source Tyne & Wear LTP , page 110) /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 12

15 1.25 In addition to the above, the revised 2006 Newcastle University Travel Plan document promised continued monitoring and review including: Gathering and analysis of mode split data (using staff and student surveys undertaken in 2006, 2008 and 2010); Monitoring of the initiatives take up; and Production of an updated Travel Plan document in conjunction with the surveys This 2008 Travel Plan Update incorporates the council s original requirements and continues to follow the objectives and targets set out in the Tyne and Wear LTP 2. Additionally, it incorporates feedback from the Council, obtained in January 2009, on what they would like to see in the updated Travel Plan. Newcastle University Travel Plan process 1.27 The University identified the need to develop a transport strategy several years ago. A first draft Travel Plan was developed in 2004 and was approved by the University s Executive Board. This first document included information on staff travel patterns, objectives and targets and initiatives such as car sharing, discounted public transport passes and improved cycling facilities on site. The document was submitted to Newcastle City Council to discharge existing planning conditions, but Newcastle City Council Officers rejected the document and asked for a more comprehensive Travel Plan to be submitted In 2006, Atkins were commissioned by Newcastle University to produce a revised University Travel Plan, which drew upon the first draft travel plan, incorporating discussions with the Transportation Strategy Group, initiatives already implemented by the University as well as new analysis and initiatives to offer a comprehensive sustainable transport strategy for the University. This travel plan was submitted to Newcastle City Council in December The 2008 Travel Plan Update draws upon the 2006 Travel Plan targets and measures, which were formulated using the results from the 2006 staff and student surveys. The results from the 2008 staff and student surveys have been used to update the Travel Plan targets and measures. Travel Plan structure 1.30 The remainder of this Travel Plan Update is structured as follows: Section 2: Site Audit; Section 3: Current travel patterns. Comparison of the 2008 and 2006 staff survey 3 ; Section 4: Current travel patterns. Comparison of the 2008 and 2006 student survey; Section 5: Travel Plan objectives and targets Section 6: Travel Plan measures Section 7: For more information 3 A comparison, where possible, has been made between the 2008, 2006 and for some questions the 2004 staff travel survey results. A comparison of the student survey has only been made for 2008 and 2006 surveys /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 13

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17 2. Site Audit 2.1 This section provides an updated evaluation of access to the main Newcastle University campus and its existing buildings. It describes transport related facilities on the main campus and evaluates staff and student needs. 2.2 An updated evaluation of the transport related facilities of the Campus for Ageing and Vitality is provided in Appendix E. Access to Main Campus General Access 2.3 Newcastle University campus is located to the north-west of Newcastle city centre, south of the A167. It is within easy reach of local bus routes and is opposite Haymarket Metro Station. The university is less than a mile from Newcastle Central Train Station and Newcastle International Airport is located 7 miles from the main university site. 2.4 The central campus is located between the Civic Centre and the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI). The campus extends further towards the west, along Claremont Road and at the back of the RVI, with the University Sports Centre, the Paul O Gorman Building, the Medical School (pictured), the School of Dentistry and the Ridley Building. 2.5 The Robinson Library and the Schools of Law and Politics are located to the east of the central campus, on the other side of the Great North Road and directly to the north of the Civic Centre. Access by Car and Motorcycle 2.6 The main vehicular access to the main campus for visitors is currently located off Claremont Road, between the junction with Barras Bridge and Claremont Bridge. The main vehicular access for staff is the St Thomas Street entrance. Figure 2.1 overleaf shows the location of the main university entrances. 2.7 From the North and West the most direct access from the Western Bypass (A1) is through Ponteland Road, Stamfordham Road or Denton Burn roundabout, joining the A167 towards the city centre and then entering Claremont Road. 2.8 From the South, the A167 can also be used branching out from the A1 at Angel of the North, using the Tyne Bridge and accessing the University through the city centre (Durant Road, St Mary s Place and Barras Bridge) or through St James Boulevard and Queen Victoria Road /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 15

18 2.9 From the North-East, the A189 joins the Great North Road (B1318) north of Jesmond and the A1058 joins the Central Motorway (A167) south of Jesmond. Access to central campus is then possible through Barras Bridge and Claremont Road. This is shown in Figure 2.1 below. Table 2.1 below shows distances between the University s main campus and main local towns. Local Centre Table 2.1 Distance from Main Campus to Local Centres Distance to Main Campus Local Centre Distance to Main Campus Blaydon 7.5 miles Lemington 5.5 miles Brunswick Village 7.5 miles Morpeth 16 miles Chester-le-Street 11.5 miles North Shields 8 miles Consett 15 miles Ponteland 7.5 miles Cramlington 11.5 miles Ryton 8 miles Gateshead 2 miles Wallsend 4.5 miles Hexham 22 miles Whitley Bay 10 miles Figure 2.1 Main University Entrances 4 4 Source University Campus Maps: Extracted from the Newcastle University Website at the address below /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 16

19 Access by Public Transport Train 2.10 Newcastle Central train station is situated on Neville Street, approximately 1 mile from the main campus (15 to 20 minutes walk). The Metro network also links the train station to the campus. The journey from Newcastle Central train station to Haymarket by Metro takes approximately 15 minutes The city of Newcastle is located on the East Coast Main Line linking England and Scotland. Journeys from London take approximately 3 hours. Four main rail routes serve Newcastle from the west, the north and the south as described below. 5 Sunderland and Newcastle to Carlisle Service 2.12 Northern Rail runs the Carlisle to Newcastle route. The services also link Newcastle to Sunderland. The figure below gives more information about those services. Figure 2.2 Carlisle to Newcastle Route It takes approximately 43 and 46 minutes to travel from Hexham to Newcastle Central (22 miles by road). There are 3 trains arriving in Newcastle between 8am and 9am on weekdays and 3 trains departing from Newcastle between 5pm and 6pm. The train journey from Blaydon takes between 17 and 23 minutes, with 2 trains arriving in Newcastle between 8am and 9am but just 1 train departing between 5pm and 6pm. The journey from Sunderland takes 20 to 25 minutes by train. 5 All timetables are valid from 14 th December Route graphic sourced from Northern Rail Website /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 17

20 Berwick-upon-Tweed Newcastle service 2.14 National Express East Coast and Cross Country Trains operate between Berwick-upon- Tweed and Newcastle. There is one train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Newcastle between 8am and 9pm weekdays, with the journey time taking 48 minutes. Between 5pm and 6pm, there is one train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed taking 47 minutes. Select Services on this route also call at Alnmouth and Morpeth Northern Rail also run train services on the same line, with services operating from Chathill. There are 2 trains departing from Morpeth and Newcastle 8am to 9pm, taking 17 to 25 minutes (or 16 miles by road). 5pm to 6pm, there are trains departing from Newcastle to Morpeth taking 21 minutes. There are 2 trains from Morpeth arriving at Newcastle Central between 8am and 9am on weekdays and there are also 2 trains leaving Newcastle for Morpeth between 5 and 6pm on weekdays. York Newcastle service 2.16 National Express East Coast, Cross Country Trains and First Transpennine Express all run services between York and Newcastle. Select National Express East Coast services call at Darlington and Durham, select Cross Country trains call at Darlington, Durham and Chester-le-Street and select Transpennine Express services call at Thirsk, Northallerton, Durham and Chester-le-Street The journey between Chester-le-Street and Newcastle s Central Station takes between 13 and 17 minutes, with 3 trains arriving in Newcastle between 8am and 9am on weekdays and just a single service leaving Newcastle between 5pm and 6pm. There are 3 trains from Durham arriving in Newcastle between 8am and 9am on weekdays, taking between 13 and 23 minutes and 3 trains leaving Newcastle between 5pm and 6pm, taking between 12 and 15 minutes. Middlesbrough Newcastle service 2.18 Northern Rail also run routes from Middlesbrough to Newcastle and Newcastle Central to the Metro Centre, which takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. It takes approximately 20 minutes to travel from Sunderland and 10 minutes from Heworth /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 18

21 Figure 2.3 Middlesbrough to Newcastle Route Fares and Season Tickets 2.19 As shown above, there are a variety of train routes and services in and out of Newcastle. Table 2.2 below shows some examples of monthly rail costs. Table 2.2 Weekly, Monthly and Annual Rail Costs 7 Train Journey Weekly Monthly Annual Berwick-upon-Tweed to Newcastle ,300 Sunderland to Newcastle N/A N/A Morpeth to Newcastle Blaydon to Newcastle Chester-le-Street to Newcastle Durham to Newcastle Costs collated March Source National Rail Enquiries /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 19

22 2.20 Students under 25 or over 26 in full-time education can buy a young person railcard for 24 for the year which entitles them to 1/3 discount on most rail fares (minimum fares applies to travel before 10am on weekdays). Metro 2.21 The Tyne and Wear Metro serves the University s main campus via the Haymarket station, located 2 minutes from the university close to Percy Street. The Haymarket metro station is presently being re-developed at a cost of 20 million and will be known as the Haymarket Hub once re-developed, will include improvements to the platforms, station entrance and new retail outlets Metro services run all day from just after 5am, with the last trains just after 12 midnight. During the AM and PM peak periods, Haymarket station is served by a train every 3 minutes, with the frequency dropping to a train every 6 minutes during the daytime / Saturdays and every 8 minutes in the evenings and on Sundays. The journey from Haymarket to Newcastle Central train station takes just 3 to 4 minutes Figure 2.4 below shows the Tyne and Wear Metro network in more detail. Figure 2.4 Tyne and Wear Metro Map 2.24 The cost of using the Tyne and Wear Metro varies depending on which Zone(s) you are travelling between (see Figure 2.5 for Tyne and Wear Metro Zone Plan). Table 2.3 shows the cost of various Metro season tickets /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 20

23 Table 2.3 Tyne and Wear Metro Season Ticket Costs 8 Zone Number 1 Week 4 Weeks Annual 1 Zone N/A 2 Zones N/A 3 Zones Inner Newcastle N/A Student Card (covers all Zones) N/A Figure 2.5 Tyne and Wear Metro Zone Map 2.25 Park and Ride schemes also operate from a number of Tyne and Wear Metro stations. The cost of parking at most sites is 1.00 per day, apart from Heworth which costs 1.60 per day. The park and ride sites include the following: Callerton Parkway (north west of Newcastle off A696); Four Lane Ends (north Newcastle, on the junction of the A191 and A188); Heworth (south east Newcastle, on the junction of the A184 and A185); Kingston Park (north west of Newcastle, between A696 and A1); and Regent Centre (north Newcastle, between A1 and B1318) 8 Costs collated March Data source Nexus website /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 21

24 Bus 2.26 The University s main campus is located only a few minutes walk from Newcastle bus station. Located at the junction between Percy Street, Haymarket and St Thomas Street, at the rear of Eldon Square Shopping Centre, the bus station is the destination of many local and regional bus routes Figure 2.6 overleaf shows the location of the key public transport infrastructure, including Newcastle Bus Station, Haymarket Metro Station and the surrounding bus stops. Additionally, it also shows cycle routes which surround the university. Bus services to Main Campus 2.28 Table 2.4 below summarises information about bus services stopping around or on the main campus. This includes buses stopping on St Thomas Street to the south, Barras Bridge to the east (next to King s Walk see photo) and Claremont Road (on campus). Table 2.4 Main Campus Bus Services Bus Number Operator Route Summary Weekday Frequency Stopping on St Thomas Street (Main Campus South) 3 Stagecoach Newcastle, Gosforth, Walker Newcastle, West 13 Stagecoach Denton, Metro Centre Newcastle, 15/15A Stagecoach Gosforth, Freeman Hospital Kenton Bar, 32/32A Stagecoach Cowgate, Newcastle, Fawdon 50 Stanley Taxis Newcastle, Throckley Stopping on Claremont Road (Main Campus North) 9X Arriva Newcastle, Kenton Shops Newcastle, X87/X88 Stagecoach Newbiggin Hall Estate, Newcastle Stopping on Barras Bridge (Main Campus East) North Kenton, 10 Stagecoach Newcastle, Dumpling Hall/West Denton Park North Kenton, 11 Stagecoach Newcastle, West Denton Shops 30/31 Stagecoach Whickham View, Newcastle, Fawdon Hourly Hourly Half-hourly Half-hourly Hourly Half-hourly Every 10 min during the day Every 15 to 20 min during the day Every 20 min during the day Every 15 min during the day /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 22

25 Bus Number Operator Route Summary Weekday Frequency 32/32A See above 42/42A/42B 43/43A/43B 45/45A/45B Arriva Arriva Arriva 355 Arriva 356 Arriva M46 M55 Northumbria Coaches Northumbria Coaches Arriva Arriva Park Road Newcastle, Cramlington Newcastle, Cramlington, East Hartford Newcastle, Brunswick Village, Dinnington Late and Sunday services through Hazelrigg Newcastle, Forest Hall, Whitley Bay Newcastle, North Shields Newcastle, Morpeth, Pegswood Newcastle, Morpeth, Amble Newcastle, Brunton Park, Newcastle Newcastle, Meadway Estate, Newcastle Half-hourly Half-hourly Every 15 to 30 min during the day Half-hourly Half-hourly Hourly Hourly Every 20 min during the day Every 20 min during the day Fares and season tickets 2.29 Stagecoach, Arriva and Go North East all offer a wide variety of weekly and monthly bus tickets. The annual price in the table is 4 week ticket multiplied by 13, as there were no annual tickets priced on the respective websites. Table 2.5 below gives some examples. Table 2.5 Bus Operator Ticket Options Bus Operator 1 Week 4 Weeks Annual Stagecoach Arriva Go North East Network Travel tickets are also available to buy for a week, for four weeks or as annual passes. They are valid on the Metro network, the Shields ferry, Newcastle bus services and Northern Rail train services between Newcastle and Sunderland. The table below shows examples of Network Travel tickets costs. 9 Based on coverage of the Tyne and Wear Zone /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 23

26 Table 2.6 Network Travelticket Costs Zones 1 Week 4 Weeks Annual 2 in a row Zones All Zones Tickets for Students 2.31 Stagecoach North East Uni Rider tickets for full-time students enable unlimited travel on any Stagecoach bus throughout Tyne and Wear, Hartlepool and Teesside. Tickets are available for 89 a term or 209 for an annual ticket. Tickets are available online, by Freepost or from travel centres and high street agents Go North East get Around tickets can also be purchased. These tickets are valid on Go North East Buses only and cost 12 for 7 days, 48 for 28 days and 170 for 16 weeks The Arriva Student ticket can be purchased if you are aged 16 or over and in full time education. The annual ticket costs 499 and the term ticket costs 189. Special Services 2.34 The Students Union operates a minibus service to take members home from the Robinson Library, Medical School and Union building. Driven by students, it runs from door to door covering all areas of the city At only 50p per journey it is the cheapest and safest way home. The service gives priority to women and single passengers when very busy. The service runs from Monday to Friday from 7pm until the Union shuts, and takes you directly to your door Timetables are available from the Union reception, library reception and the Medical school, and each of these places is a pick up point. The service e also picks up from Henderson Hall of residence and St Mary's Flats The Safety Bus timetable changes throughout the year to reflect demand, which means more buses run from the library during examinations /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 24

27 Figure 2.6 Newcastle University Main Campus Public Transport and Cycle Routes /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 25

28 Cycling and Walking Cycling 2.38 There are a number of cycle lanes and paths in and around the university (see Figure 2.6 above). Most bridges across the Tyne offer a cycle path or lane, which includes the Scotswood Bridge, High Level Bridge, Tyne Bridge and the Millennium Bridge (pictured). The Millennium Bridge can only be used by pedestrians and cyclists Newcastle is on Route 72 of the National Cycle Network and is part of the North Sea Cycle Route. The city has an extensive on- and offroad cycle route network. There are routes along the Tyne, from South and North Shields, from Gateshead, Gosforth, Jesmond and Fenham areas Town Moor (north of campus) has also been upgraded to a wider (5 metres) and safer (CCTV coverage) off road cycle route and the Jesmond Road-Jesmond Road West Robinson Library cycle route was opened to users in Access to the University s main campus through the city centre is however restricted as cyclists are requested to dismount when travelling through Blackett Street, Northumberland Street and the War Memorial Gardens between the Civic centre and Barras Bridge (see photo) In addition, the university has had preliminary meetings with the Newcastle City Council Cycling Officer to examine the potential for cycle routes to be directed through the campus. Walking 2.42 As the central campus is close to the city centre with its pedestrianised areas, walking links to the campus are generally good. Pavements are generally wide and there are crossing facilities available on Haymarket (towards the bus station), on Barras Bridge (from Memorial Gardens and from the Robinson Library through the pedestrian bridge) and across St Mary s Place (from Haymarket to Memorial Gardens). Crossing facilities are also available on Claremont Road, Queen Victoria Road, St Thomas Street and Richardson Road. Figure 2.7 overleaf shows a walking map for Newcastle City Centre Crossing facilities on Barras Bridge to King s Walk are often busy with students and visitors accessing the University through King s Walk. Pavements on Claremont Road are also quite narrow in some areas (between Barras Bridge junction and Claremont Bridge and further east (next to Claremont Road public car park), which causes difficulties at busy times, particularly for people with pushchairs and disabled users /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 26

29 Figure 2.7 Newcastle University City Centre Walking Map /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 27

30 Facilities on Main Campus 2.44 On the main university campus, the University offers car parking, cycling and walking facilities for both staff and students. Car Parking Management General Parking Provision 2.45 In 2006 there were approximately 899 designated car parking spaces on the main campus. 23 spaces were reserved for visitors and 19 spaces reserved for disabled parking. The University employed 4,514 staff in 2006, which meant that the staff / car parking ratio was approximately of employees for one parking space on campus At present, the total number of parking spaces available to staff on the main campus site is 559, a reduction of 340 spaces. 25 of these spaces are marked for visitors and 20 spaces are reserved for disabled parking. The university presently employs a total of 4,899 staff, which means that the current staff / car park ratio is approximately 9.2 employees for one parking space on campus The University will continue to rationalise parking arrangements on the main campus in the future to support the implementation of the Masterplan. For the campus to become more pedestrian and cycle friendly, the majority of on street and ad hoc car parking around the campus will continue to be progressively removed A comparison of the car parking provision at the university for 2006 and February 2009 is shown in Table 2.7 below. Figure 2.8 shows the location of parking spaces and Pay & Display machines on the main campus. Table 2.7 University Car Parking Provision 2006 & 2009 Car Park 2006 Parking Numbers 2009 Parking Numbers Std Dis Res Tot Std Dis Vis Res Tot Armstrong Rear Courtyard Armstrong Front CP Armstrong Service Road Barras Bridge Bedson Courtyard Brewery Lane Building Science Courtyard Claremont Bridge under Claremont Road Claremont Road Claremont Sports Centre Culture Labs Daysh CP Devonshire CP Drummond Service Road Edwards Walk Fine Art Service Road Framlington front Framlington rear Based on a total of 876 parking spaces available for staff to use /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 28

31 Car Park 2006 Parking Numbers 2009 Parking Numbers Std Dis Res Tot Std Dis Vis Res Tot Herschel Bottom CP Herschel Middle CP Herschel Top CP Jones Marine CP Joseph Cowen House CP Kensington / Cassie Kensington / Park rear King George Courtyard King George Main Ent CP King George Mosque CP King George Q V Road CP Kings Road Top to Bottom Law School rear Line Building rear Lovers Lane reserved Main CP (Playhouse) Med School front Med School Henry Wellcome Med School Underground CP Merz Court rear CP Park Terrace CP Paul O Gorman CP Politics CP Refectory CP Ridley Ridley 2 Front CP Ridley 2 Side CP Robinson Library rear Stephenson Building rear Stephenson Courtyard Visitors Car park Visitors Kings Road Windsor Terrace rear Windsor Terrace 13 front Totals /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 29

32 Figure 2.8 Car Park and Pay & Display Locations on Campus /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 30

33 Car Parking System 2.49 The university has been actively managing its car parks, which has included reducing the total amount of parking provision on the main campus Before April 2008, the university operated an annual permit system, where staff purchased a fixed permit for the year, allowing a limited amount of parking flexibility. In 2005/06, 1,362 parking permits were issued Presently, staff that park on the main university campus are still required to display a valid university parking permit. However, in April 2008, a new Pay and Display parking system for standard permit holders was established, allowing more flexible parking options for staff. Staff now pay for parking only when they use it as opposed to the previous system of being tied to an annual permit. The new system allows staff to consider alternative modes of transport as appropriate, but does not exclude use of their car if required. In 2007/08, 964 parking permits were issued to staff, a reduction of 398 on the period 2005/ Any member of staff is entitled to apply for a car parking permit at a cost of per year. This authorises access onto the site to seek a space and then pay a relevant daily fee. The daily fees are 3.00 for 8 hours (full day) and 1.50 for 4 hours (half day). There is no charge for parking after 4pm. Payment is made at the nearest pay and display machine (pictured), which are spread across the campus. The photo opposite shows a new pay and display machine and Figure 2.6 shows the location of the machines Staff do have the option of paying for a reserved space on demonstration of business need. Reserved parking spaces currently cost 1000 per year. Disabled Parking 2.54 Newcastle University is committed to ensuring that disabled staff members are able to access the university campus and are not discriminated against, in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) If staff or students have a Blue Badge, then parking at the university is free. All that is required is a completed CP1, which includes a copy of the front and back of the Blue Badge If staff or students do not have a blue badge, then a meeting with the University Occupational Health Department is required, where a confidential medical assessment will be undertaken and then a permit can be issued. Standard permit charges will be applicable in these cases. Additionally, permits can also be issued to someone with a temporary mobility impairment. Car Share Parking 2.57 The university currently has 25 designated car share parking bays at Richardson Road and the car share scheme is advertised on the university car share website To qualify for a car share parking bay, staff have to apply for a car sharer s permit and must undertake the following: Pay the annual disc fee of 50; Pay the daily required 'pay and display' fee when parking on campus; Ensure that only one of the cars registered on the same permit is parked on the campus at any one time (other than after 4.00pm and at weekends); and Ensure that if more than one car is parked on campus the relevant pay and display fee has been paid for both vehicles /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 31

34 2.59 Take up of this scheme over the last few years has been slow, with staff opting for public transport as an option ahead of car sharing. The majority of staff who do use this facility live in areas where public transport services are limited. Car Parking Access 2.60 All the main university car parks are accessed via an automated barrier. This includes the Herschel, Refectory, Park & Devonshire Terrace car parks In terms of car park security, the university does not at present clamp unauthorised vehicles. However, the university are in the process of implementing a civil penalties scheme for unauthorised parking on campus. Contractor Parking 2.62 A new system for contractor parking has been implemented at the university. The system, established on 1 st October 2008, controls the amount of contractor vehicles on site, particularly important when considering the reduced parking provision for staff. The new system assesses the need for a contractor to have their vehicle on site and if they are required to bring a vehicle onto the campus, they are charged a daily rate of A copy of the Contractor Parking Arrangement document can be found in Appendix A. Motorcycle Provision 2.64 In 2005/06, there were no designated motorcycle parking spaces / areas on the main campus. Motorcycles and mopeds tended to be parked in or close to cycle parking facilities (see photo opposite) Motorcycles continue to be parked close to or with pedal cycles. This system appears to be working and there is no apparent conflict of interest. This system of motorcycle parking will continue at the university unless supply starts to outstrip demand /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 32

35 Cycling Provision Cycle Parking & Storage 2.66 In 2006, the university had capacity for 612 cycles at various locations across the main university campus. By 2008, cycle parking provision on the main university campus has increased to 721, with 109 cycle parking spaces added at the Medical School. A comparison of cycle parking spaces 2006 and 2008 is shown in Table 2.8 below. Table and 2008 Main Campus Cycle Parking Provision Cycle Parking Location Number of Spaces Type of Cycle Stand Number of Spaces Type of Cycle Stand Agriculture Building 28 Sheffield 28 Sheffield Herschel Building 50 Sheffield & Butterfly 50 Sheffield & Butterfly King s Walk 22 Sheffield 22 Sheffield Under Fine Art Building 156 Sheffield & Butterfly 156 Sheffield & Butterfly Claremont Tower Under Claremont Bridge 41 Butterfly 41 Butterfly 21 Butterfly 21 Butterfly Robinson Library Building 60 Sheffield & Butterfly 60 Sheffield Cassie Building 41 Sheffield 41 Sheffield Cassie & Stephenson Building 38 Sheffield 38 Sheffield Merz Court Building 65 Sheffield & Butterfly 65 Sheffield & Butterfly Old Library Building 5 Butterfly 5 Butterfly Percy Building 4 Butterfly 4 Butterfly Ridley Building 30 Sheffield 30 Sheffield Medical Building Paul O Gorman Building UniversitySport s Centre 23 Sheffield 132 Sheffield 10 Sheffield 10 Sheffield 18 Sheffield 18 Sheffield Total Spaces /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 33

36 2.67 In 2006, the major cycle parking areas were located underneath the Fine Art Building, Merz Court Building, Robinson Library Building and Herschel Building By 2008, an additional 89 cycle parking spaces had been provided in the underground parking area at the Medical School, with 20 covered Sheffield stands at the Medical School entrance after the relocation of the cycle lockers. All butterfly racks around the Robinson Library have been removed and replaced with Sheffield racks In terms of on site security, the campus is well covered by CCTV. The university has a campuswide CCTV scheme in operation with in excess of 150 cameras throughout the site. This is manned 24 hours a day by in-house staff within the Security Control Centre located in the Armstrong Building. However, despite the number of cameras, the campus stills suffer from the occasional theft and vandalism of cycles. Static CCTV cameras cover the following cycle parking areas: University Sports Centre; Front of the Cassie Building; Under the Fine Art Building; King s Walk; Herschel Building; and Agriculture Building 2.70 The university is also looking into potential opportunities for improved or additional cycle parking. Possible locations are listed below. Cassie Building: Side of building where existing lockers are located add a further 4 lockers and remove some of the Sheffield racks as these are underused; Old Library Building: Remove old butterfly racks attached to brickwork at front entrance and replace with Sheffield stands; Percy Quad: Additional stands; Bedson Quad: Revamp old storage unit to include new cycle stands and possibly extend to create larger unit; Herschel: Remove old butterfly racks and provide additional Sheffield stands; Side of Herschel King George VI: Remove butterfly racks from current storage area clear out and add new Sheffield racks; and Agriculture: Investigate potential for lockers Cycle Routes 2.71 Presently, cyclists can more or less cycle anywhere on campus, although there is a signed route near the Robinson Library. Cycle to Work Scheme 2.72 The Cycle to Work Scheme was introduced in May 2007 as an incentive to encourage staff to cycle to work rather than travelling by less sustainable modes of transport The scheme allows staff to choose a bike and safety equipment from a designated local bike shop. The University then purchases the equipment and hires the equipment back to the employee under a hire agreement. The scheme is now available to staff all year round During the time the scheme has been open to staff, 177 staff have registered online. The total amount of cycle and equipment ordered came to a total cost of approximately 116,000. Staff are each entitled to a voucher up to 1000 and using the scheme, they can save anywhere between 29% and 41% depending on their personal circumstances. Presently, the average expenditure per member of staff is As new members join the scheme, even more savings can be made /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 34

37 Shower and Changing Facilities 2.76 Since 2006, the university has continued to improve and increase the shower and changing facilities at the university. Presently, shower and changing facilities are available at the following locations: Agriculture - Ground Floor (Female) and (Male) Armstrong - Ground Floor (Female) Catherine Cookson- Ground Floor (Unisex) and (Female) Claremont Tower - Floor 8 (Female) and Floor 3 (Male) Dayish - Floor 1 (Male) Devonshire - Floor 1,2,3,4, and 5 (Unisex) Drummond - Ground Floor Kensington Terrace - Ground Floor (Male) King George VI - Basement (Unisex) Merz Court - Floor 3 (Unisex) Old Library Building - Level 1 (Unisex) Park Terrace - Ground Floor and Floor 2 (Male) Percy Building - Basement (Ladies) and (Male) Politics - Ground Floor (Unisex) Robinson Library - Level 1 (Female) and (Male) William Leech- Floor 3 (Male) and (Female) Walking Provision 2.77 The main walking routes through central campus use Haymarket Lane, King s Walk and the Quadrangle, Claremont Road and King s Road. Lovers Lane is a popular link with people walking and cycling between central and the eastern part of the campus. As part of the University Masterplan, the university proposes to enhance the major pedestrian links on campus through the Coherent Campus initiative and has plans to improve the external environment including the development of the King s Quad which will involve the demolition of the Museum of Antiquities 2.78 Work to open out the campus and improve disabled access is ongoing, with the landscaping of the existing Claremont and Percy Quadrangles already complete Figure 2.9 below shows the main campus pedestrian and wheelchair access. Figure 2.9 Main Campus Pedestrian and Wheelchair Access /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 35

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39 3. Employee Travel Patterns 3.1 To better understand how existing facilities and planned improvements cater for the needs of staff at the university, the following section of the report analyses travel surveys conducted with University staff in June The 2008 staff survey has been compared with results from the 2006 staff travel survey and where possible / practicable, a comparison has also been made with the staff survey undertaken in Questionnaires were distributed to all staff by post. Alternatively, staff could complete the travel to work survey form on the University s intranet site. 3.4 A process of cleaning the survey was undertaken. In 2008, a total of 2,184 employees returned a valid survey form, which represents a 44% response rate 12. This is considered to be representative of University staff travel patterns. The 2006 response rate was 43.1%, with the response rate in %. 3.5 Each survey gathered data regarding University employees place of work, work patterns and type of work, mode of transport to work and journey to and from work, parking and potential incentives to encourage staff to use public transport, car share or cycle. The following section analyses the results, enabling them to update the University s transport strategy and revise the Travel Plan s objectives, targets and measures. 3.6 A copy of the 2008 staff survey can be found in Appendix B. Modal Split Main Mode of Travel 3.7 Staff were asked questions on the modes of transport they use to travel to work. This included the following: Main mode of travel in a typical week; Any changes in mode of travel in the last 4 months; and Previous main mode of travel; Time of journey to work with previous mode; and The main reasons for the change in mode 3.8 could choose between eleven different modes of transport, including bus, bicycle, car driver, car as passenger, car sharer with colleagues on campus, car sharer with others, walk, motorbike, train, metro and park & ride. 3.9 In terms of main mode of travel, the results from 2008 survey are extremely encouraging. There has been a significant reduction in the proportion of car drivers, a large increase in the use of public transport (bus, train, metro and park and ride) and an increase in cycling. However, there has been a slight reduction in the proportion of staff that walk to work After examining the results, it is clear that measures implemented by the university are decreasing reliance on the car and are encouraging the use of public transport and cycling A comparison of the 2008, 2006 and 2004 surveys is detailed in Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1 overleaf. The headline figures include: Car Drivers have decreased by 10 percentage points, from 35.3% in 2006 to 25.3% in Between 2008 and 2004, there has been a 15.1 percentage point decrease; 12 4,926 staff employed in 2008, 4,567 staff employed in 2006 and 4,374 staff employed in /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 37

40 Public Transport users have increased by 6.2 percentage points, from 40.4% in 2006 to 46.6% in Between 2008 to 2004, there has been a 8.4 percentage point increase; 3.12 Looking at public transport in more detail, between 2006 and 2008: Travel by train has increased by 1.1 percentage points; Travel by metro has increased by 0.7 percentage points; Travel using Park & Ride has increased 1.0 percentage points; and Travel by bus has increased by 3.4 percentage points 3.13 In terms of sustainable modes of travel: Staff that cycle to work have increased by 2.9 percentage points, from 6.2% in 2006 to 9.1% in Between 2008 and 2004, there was a 3.8 percentage point increase; and Staff that walk to work have decreased by 1 percentage point from 10.6% in 2006 to 9.6% in In 2004 the percentage of staff walking to work (9.7%) was almost identical to 2008 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Modal Split Mode of Transport 2004 Survey 2006 Survey 2008 Survey % of Number of % of Number of % of Variation Car as Driver 40.4% % % Car as Passenger 5.6% % % -0.3 Car Sharing 13 Arrangement 0% 0 0% % 3.1 Car Users 46% % % -7.2 Motorbike 0.3% 9 0.5% % 0.2 Train 2.6% % % 1.1 Metro 18.1% % % 0.7 Park & Ride 0.6% % % 1.0 Bus 16.9% % % 3.4 PT Users 38.2% % % 6.2 Cycle 5.3% % % 2.9 Walk 9.7% % % -1.0 Other % % 0 0% -1.2 Total 99.8% % % 13 Car sharing arrangement was not available as an option in 2006 or Other was not available as an option in /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 38

41 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Modal Split Percentage of Bus Bicycle Car as Driver Car as Passenger Car Sharing Arrangement Walk Motorbike Train Metro Park & Ride Other Changing Modes Previous Mode 3.14 Staff were asked if they had changed their main mode of travel to work in the last 4 months. All 2184 staff answered this question, with 235 (or 10.8%) stating that they had recently changed modes. Figure 3.2 illustrates the following: 113 staff (47.7% of respondents) changed from car driver; 40 staff (16.9% of respondents) changed from the bus; 31 staff (13.1% of respondents) changed from metro; and Only 10 staff (4.2% of respondents) stopped cycling /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 39

42 Figure Staff Modal Shift Percentage of Bus Bicycle Car as Driver Car as Passenger Walk Motorbike Train Metro Park & Ride Previous Travel Time 3.15 After analysing the results for travel time by previous mode, 61.7% of respondents who have recently changed mode took less than 30 minutes to get to work, with only 4.6% of respondents taking more than 60 minutes. Reason for Change in Mode 3.16 Table 3.2 below shows the reason for changes in mode. A large percentage of respondents indicated that the cost of parking on campus (21.8%) and a reduction in available parking on campus (20.9%) are key reasons for staff changing mode. Additionally, 7.7% of respondents stated that they changed modes due to improved deals on public transport. Table 3.2 Staff Reason for Recent Change in Mode Percentage of Responses 15 Reason for Change Number of Responses % of Responses Reduction in available parking on campus % Change to a pay and display system % Rising cost of fuel % Cost of parking on campus % Better deals on public transport tickets % Desire to reduce your carbon footprint 21 9% Other % Total Number of Responses 320 Total Number of % 15 Total number of responses superior to number of respondents because staff able to select more than one answer /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 40

43 The Journey to Work Staff Origins 3.17 In 2008, a total of 2001 staff provided a partial postcode (postal areas), of which 1677 full staff home postcodes were collected. Table 3.2 below shows most popular neighbourhood for staff in 2004 and 2006 and Figure 3.3 overleaf shows these results in more detail Although Gosforth, Jesmond and Byker remain the most popular areas for staff to live in, it is interesting to note that a significant number of staff commute from areas near the coast, including North Shields and Whitley Bay. Table 3.3 Staff Origins: Main Postcode Areas 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Postcode Area Number % Postcode Area Number % NE3 (Gosforth) % NE3 (Gosforth) % NE2 (Jesmond) % NE2 (Jesmond) % NE6 (Byker) % NE6 (Byker) % NE26 (Whitley Bay) % NE30 (North Shields) % NE4 (General Hospital) % NE25 (Whitley Bay) % NE7 (Heaton) % NE26 (Whitley Bay) % NE30 (North Shields) 56 3.% NE4 (General Hospital) % NE25 (Whitley Bay) % NE61(Morpeth) % NE12 (Longbenton) % NE5 (Denton Park) % NE15 (Lemington) % NE12 (Killingworth) % Workplace Location % of respondents are based at the University s main campus. 277 respondents said that they are based at other locations, with 207 on another site in the city centre and 70 outside the city centre /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 41

44 Figure Staff Origins Density Map /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 42

45 Distance Travelled 3.20 University employees were asked how far they travel to work. The 2008 results show that a large majority of respondents (66.8%) live 10 miles or less from their workplace and are more likely to be able to use public transport, walk or cycle to work. The 2008 survey results were consistent with those from previous surveys, with 2006 (66%) and 2004 (65.7%) of respondents living within 10 miles or less from their workplace. Table 3.4 and Figure 3.4 below and show the results in detail. Distance Travelled to Work Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Distance Travelled to Work 2004 Survey 2006 Survey 2008 Survey % of % of Number of % of Less than 1 mile 5.4% 4.7% % 1 to 5 miles 36.1% 35.7% % 6 to 10 miles 24.2% 25.6% % 11 to 20 miles 24.2% 24.5% % Over 20 miles 10.2% 9.5% % Total 100.1% 100% % Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Distance Travelled to Work Percentage of Less than 1 mile 1 to 5 miles 6 to 10 miles 11 to 20 miles Over 20 miles Journey Duration 3.21 Staff were asked about the duration of their journey to work. Results show that in 2008 the majority of respondents (56.8%) travel 30 minutes or less to get to work. In 2006, 51.6% of respondents took less than 30 minutes to get to work, with a figure in 2004 of 51.5%. This shows that approximately 5% of journeys are quicker in 2008 compared to 2006 and 2004, possibly a result of staff switching to public / sustainable transport, rather than driving to work /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 43

46 3.22 In 2008, almost 5.1% of respondents travel for more than 1 hour to get to work, while in 2006 the figure is closer to 6.6%. In general, it appears that journey duration times are falling. Table 3.5 and Figure 3.5 show the results in more detail. Duration of Journey to Work Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Duration of Journey to Work 2004 Survey 2006 Survey 2008 Survey % of % of Number of % of 0 to 15 minutes 14.1% 11.4% % 16 to 30 minutes 37.4% 40.2% % 31 to 60 minutes 42.3% 41.7% % 61 to 90 minutes 5.6% 5.9% % Longer than 90 minutes 0.6% 0.7% 8 0.4% Total 100% 99.9% % Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Duration of Journey to Work Percentage of to 15 minutes 16 to 30 minutes 31 to 60 minutes 61 to 90 minutes Longer than 90 minutes Detour on the Way to Work 3.23 University employees were asked if their journey to work involves a detour such as taking children to school or family members to work. In the 2008 survey, the proportion of respondents including a detour in their journey to work increased by 4.6 percentage points from 18.3% in 2006 to 22.9% in The percentage for from the 2004 survey was 15.9%. 16 The 22.9% includes staff who answered this question Yes and Sometimes /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 44

47 Work Patterns Working Days 3.24 In 2008, the majority of respondents (78.4%) work 5 days a week, a decrease of 1.3 percentage points from 2006 (79.7%) but an increase of 1.7 percentage points on 2004 (76.7%) In the 2008 survey, a lower proportion of staff (7.4%) work 7 days per week, compared with 2006 (10.3%) and 2004 (14.6%). The nature of the work undertaken by staff at the university, including teaching and research, is likely to explain the high proportion of staff working weekends (compared to other office based jobs), although it does appear there is a gradual decline in staff working more than 5 days per week In 2008, 14.1% of respondents work part time (up to 4 days per week) compared with 9.7% in 2006 and 8.8% in This is shown in Table 3.6 and Figure 3.6 below. Number of Working Days Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Number of Working Days 2004 Survey 2006 Survey 2008 Survey % of % of Number of % of 2 or less 1% 1% % 3 days 4.1% 4.1% % 4 days 3.7% 4.6% % 5 days 76.7% 79.7% % 6 days 7.1% 5.4% % 7 days 7.5% 4.9% % Total 100.1% 100% % Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Number of Working Days Percentage of days or less 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 45

48 Working Hours 3.27 Staff were asked about the times they usually start and finish work. In 2008, 72.7% of staff start work between the hours of 8am and 6pm, with 82.1% of staff finishing during the same time period. The results for 2006 were similar. Between 8am and 6pm, 72.3% of staff started work and 80.3% finished work In addition, in % of staff actually started work before 6am and 17.8% finished after 6pm. In 2006, 27.5% of staff started before 8am and 19.1% finished after 6pm Looking at the 2008 survey start and finish times in more detail, 55.7% of respondents start work between 8am and 9am, with 48.4% of respondents finishing between 5pm and 6pm In 2008 and similar to 2006, a high proportion of staff state their work start and finish times are set between the hours of 8am and 6pm, which suggests that staff continue to prefer to start and finish work during regular working hours. This would also indicate that staff do not take advantage of flexible working hours. Additionally, a large proportion of staff continue to arrive at the university before 8am, probably to find a parking space on the campus. Table Staff Working Hours Start & Finish Times Working Hours Start Times Finish Times Number of % of Number of % of 6am to 8am % 3 0.1% 8am to 6pm % % After 6pm 3 0.1% % Total % % Table Staff Working Hours Start & Finish Times Working Hours Start Times Finish Times Number of % of Number of % of 6am to 8am % % 8am to 6pm % % After 6pm 4 0.3% % Total % % Profile of Job Roles & Grades 3.31 The staff survey also included questions about the job roles, grade, age, gender and any disability that might affect travel arrangements 3.32 In terms of the type of work undertaken by staff (job family): 43.2% of respondents work in the administrative and professional category; 40.2% of respondents work in research teaching and engagement; 10.1% of respondents work in specialist technical and professional; and 4.9% of respondents are in operational support 3.33 Figure 3.7 shows a breakdown of the staff by grade in The chart shows that: Almost a quarter of staff (23%) are grade F; Almost three quarters of staff (74.9%) are grade C to G; and 6.8% of staff are grade B or above /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 46

49 Figure Staff by Grade A B C D E F G H I Clinical Consulatant Other Clinical Other Age & Gender 3.34 In 2008, 58.9% of respondents were female, with 41.1% male. This is similar to the previous surveys, where 60.2% (2006) and 59.3% (2004) of respondents were female In terms of age distribution, the results were similar to 2006 and 2004, with fewer staff in the under 25 and 55 and over groups. The age category generated the highest percentage response for 2008 (28.5%), 2006 (30.1%) and 2004 (28.5%). The figures are shown in Table 3.9 below. Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Age Groups Age 2004 Survey 2006 Survey 2008 Survey % of % of Number of % of Under % 3.6% % % 23.7% % % 30.1% % % 28.2% % 55 or Over 13.9% 14.4% % Total 100% 100% % Disability 3.36 In 2008, 3% of respondents (65 people) said that they had a disability which affects their travel arrangements, compared to 2.8% of respondents (55 people) in From the 65 respondents in 2008, 39 said they use a car to get to the university, with 18 staff using public transport. As shown in Table 3.10 below, the results for disabled car users are consistent between 2008 and 2006, but for public transport users there is a doubling of staff between 2008 and /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 47

50 Table & 2008 Staff Disabled by Usual Mode of Travel Mode of Transport 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Number of % of Number of % of Car driver % % Car passenger % % PT user % % Cycle 0 0% 3 4.6% Walk % 5 7.7% Other 2 3.7% 0 0% Total % % /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 48

51 Car Drivers 3.37 This section examines travel patterns of respondents who usually drive their car to work in more detail as they were the main target group for the 2006 Travel Plan measures. Origins and place of work 3.38 Table 3.9 below shows the main postcode areas where car drivers travel from and the percentage of car drivers originating from each area in both the 2006 and the 2008 surveys. The 2008 survey shows a large number of drivers travelling from rural areas where public transport services are less frequent. This is consistent with the 2006 survey. However, in the 2006 survey, a large number of staff drove from areas close to the university including Wallsend, Longbenton, Heaton and the General Hospital. It is interesting to note that none of these areas represented in the 2008 list, indicating that these shorter car journeys have now transferred to public transport or more sustainable modes Figure 3.8 overleaf shows where staff travel to work from and by which mode. This also includes car drivers. Table & 2008 Staff Car Driver Origins: Main Postcode Areas Postcode Area Number % Postcode Area Number % NE3 (Gosforth) % NE3 (Gosforth) % NE61 (Morpeth) % NE61 (Morpeth) % NE20 (Ponteland) % NE20 (Ponteland) % NE46 (Hexham) 26 4% NE46 (Hexham) % NE23 (Cramlington) % NE23 (Cramlington) % NE28 (Wallsend) % NE16 (Blaydon) % NE40 (Ryton) % NE5 (Westerhope) % NE25 (Whitley Bay) % DH8 (Consett) % DH8 (Consett) % NE15 (Lemington) % NE4 (General Hospital) % NE43 (Stocksfield) % NE15 (Lemington) % NE30 (North Shields) % NE7 (Heaton) % NE40 (Ryton) % NE12 (Longbenton) % NE29 (North Shields) % /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 49

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53 Journey to Work Distance Travelled 3.40 In 2008, as shown in Table 3.12 and Figure 3.9 below, 55% of car drivers travel more than 10 miles to get to work, compared with just 33.3% for all respondents. When comparing the car driver figures from 2008 to the previous two surveys, it is clear that staff who are driving to work are travelling from further away. However, it is also important to note that 242 car drivers (or 45% of respondents) in 2008 travel less than 10 miles to get to work and are potentially within walking or cycling distance of the main campus. Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Commuting Distance Distance Travelled to Work 2004 Survey Car Drivers 2006 Survey Car Drivers 2008 Survey Car Drivers 2008 Survey All % of % of Number of % of % of Less than 1 mile 0.6% 1.0% 3 0.6% 3.9% 1 to 5 miles 21.5% 21.1% % 36% 6 to 10 miles 27% 28.4% % 26.9% 11 to 20 miles 35.2% 33.4% % 23.5% Over 20 miles 15.8% 16.1% % 9.8% Total 100.1% 100% % 100.1% Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Commuting Distance Percentage of All Less than 1 mile 1 to 5 miles 6 to 10 miles 11 to 20 miles Over 20 miles Journey Duration 3.41 Although the distance travelled to work by car drivers is longer, compared to both the 2006 and 2004 surveys (in addition to the figures for all 2008 respondents), there has been little change to the duration of their journey /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 51

54 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Journey Duration Duration of Journey to Work 2004 Survey Car Drivers 2006 Survey Car Drivers 2008 Survey Car Drivers 2008 Survey All % of % of Number of % of % of 0 to 15 minutes 14.1% 10.5% % 14.2% 16 to 30 minutes 40% 42% % 42.6% 31 to 60 minutes 41.8% 43.1% % 38.1% 61 to 90 minutes 4% 4.2% % 4.7% More than 90 mins 0.1% 0.1% 1 0.2% 0.4% Total 100% 99.9% % 100% Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Journey Duration Percentage of All to 15 minutes 16 to 30 minutes 31 to 60 minutes 61 to 90 minutes Longer than 90 minutes Detour on the Way to Work 3.42 In 2008, % of car drivers said their journey to work involved a detour, compared with 31% in 2006 and 18.3% in This shows that there is an increasing trend for car drivers to undertake duties on the way to work, which could include dropping children off at school or other family members at work. Work Patterns 3.43 In 2008, 9.4% of car drivers work part time (compared to 14.1% for all respondents). In 2006, 13% of drivers worked part time In 2008, working days for car drivers are similar to those for all respondents, with the majority of staff working Monday to Thursday, with fewer staff working on Fridays. The 2006 and 2004 surveys follow the same pattern In the 2008 survey, 47.6% of Car Drivers arrive at work between the hours of 6am and 8am. In terms of finishing work, in % of Car Drivers finish between the hours of 4pm and 6pm. 17 Includes Yes and Sometimes /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 52

55 Parking 3.46 There has been a reduction in the number of car drivers with a university parking permit. In 2008, 61.9% of respondents who usually drive to work hold a university parking permit, compared to 75.5% in 2006 and 86.6% in There has also been a change in the parking location for car drivers. In 2008, 59.8% of car driver s park on campus, compared to 72.3% in 2006 and 83.1% in This reduction in parking on campus is a result of the parking measures introduced by the university, including the increase in the cost of parking and the reduced number of parking spaces. There has been an increase in car drivers parking on roads adjacent to campus and in public car parks. This is illustrated in Table 3.14 Figure 3.11 below. Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Driver Parking Locations Parking Location 2004 Survey 2006 Survey 2008 Survey % of % of Number of % of On Campus 83.1% 72.3% % Paid parking on roads adjacent to campus 5% 6.4% % Free parking on roads adjacent to campus 2.3% 3.3% % In public car park 4.8% 7% % Park & Ride 0% 0% 4 0.8% Other Site 10.5% 11% % Total 105.7% 100% % 18 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Driver Parking Locations Percentage of On Campus Paid parking on roads adjacent to campus Free parking on roads adjacent to campus In public car park Park & Ride Other University site Other 18 Total greater than 100% as respondents could select more than one response /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 53

56 Willingness to use Alternative Modes of Transport Reason for Using a Car to Travel to Work 3.48 In 2008, the main reasons for car drivers using a car to travel to work were convenience (32.1%) and lack of suitable alternative (33.6%), consistent with the pattern from 2004 and However, in the 2008 survey, a significant proportion of staff also said that they needed the car to drop of family members and children (23.2) In 2008, 15.5% of car drivers said that their car is essential for performing their job, compared to 11.7% in 2006 and 14.5% in Despite a slight rise in the proportion of staff stating that their car is essential for work, the results still reflect the fact that the majority of staff spend most of their working day on campus. Figure 3.12 below shows the results in more detail. Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Reason for Travel by Car Percentage of Car essential to perform job Health reasons Lack of suitable alternative Convenience Drop off children / other family members on route Other Occasional Mode of Travel 3.50 In 2008, 68.5% of car drivers identified other modes of transport they occasionally use to get to work, compared to 79.5% in % of car drivers in 2008 said they never use an occasional mode. In terms of the occasional modes used, 48.6% of car drivers occasionally travel by public transport, 3.6% cycle to work and 1.8% to work. The results are shown in Table 3.15 below. Table Car Drivers Occasional Mode of Travel Occasional Mode of Travel Number of % of Car as passenger % Motorbike 10 2% Public Transport % Train % Metro % Park & Ride 5 1% Bus % Bicycle % Walk 9 1.8% None % Total % 19 This was not an option in the 2006 and 2004 surveys 20 Total greater than 100% as respondents could select more than one response /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 54

57 Potential for Car Sharing 3.51 Car drivers were asked what would encourage them to car share. In 2008, 55.1% of car drivers who answered this question said that nothing would encourage them to car share, compared to 41.7% in In 2008, from the staff that gave a positive response, 26.1% said they would like help finding a car share partner and 22.8% said they would like reserved parking for car sharers. Figure 3.13 below shows these results in more detail. Figure , 2006 and 2008 Staff Car Drivers Car Sharing Incentives Percentage of Help finding car share partners w ith similar w ork patterns Free travel home if let dow n by car share partner Reserved parking for car sharers Reduced car parking availability None Already car share Other Potential to use Public Transport 3.52 Car Drivers were asked what would encourage them to use public transport. In 2008, 97.1% of car drivers answered this question. 30.3% of car drivers said that none of the changes described would encourage them to use public transport, exactly the same percentage as However respondents who considered using public transport selected more direct bus routes, more frequent bus services and discount tickets / passes as the main changes they would like to see implemented. The same options were also the most popular in the 2006 and 2004 surveys, as shown in Figure 3.14 overleaf. 21 Total greater than 100% as respondents could select more than one response /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 55

58 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Potential to use PT Percentage of More direct bus routes More frequent bus services More convenient bus drop off points More frequent metro services More frequent train services Better bus connections from train station to work and home Better bus connections from home to metro Better lighting at bus shelters and workplace footpaths Discount tickets / passes available through corporate discount schemes Improved park and ride facilities Increased car parking charges Provision of bus link from key city centre locations to campus Lack of availability of car parking spaces None Other Potential to Cycle 3.53 As shown by Figure 3.15 below, for the surveys in 2008, 2006 and 2004 the majority of Car Drivers answered that none of the changes listed in the staff survey would encourage them to cycle. However, in the 2008 survey there were a significant number of car drivers who selected more and improved cycle paths on the journey to work, more and improved cycle changing facilities and lockers at work (including showers) and more and improved cycle parking at workplace as the main improvements they would like to see implemented. The same improvements were selected in the 2006 and 2004 surveys. Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff Car Drivers Potential to Cycle Percentage of More and improved cycle paths on campus More and improved cycle paths on journey to w ork More and improved cycle parking at w orkplace More and improved show er facilities and lockers at w ork Arrangements to buy a bicycle at a discount Other None 22 Total greater than 100% as respondents could select more than one response 23 Total greater than 100% as respondents could select more than one response /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 56

59 Public Transport Users Public Transport User Origins 3.54 The main postcode areas where public transport users travel from are detailed in Table 3.16 below. The majority of these areas are central and / or well served by public transport (Gosforth, North Shields). Looking at both the 2008 and 2006 postcode areas, staff who use public transport are still travelling from very similar areas. Table & 2008 Staff Public Transport Origins Main Postcode Areas Postcode Area Number % Postcode Area Number % NE3 (Gosforth) % NE3 (Gosforth) % NE26 (Whitley Bay) % NE25 (Whitley Bay) % NE30 (North Shields) % NE30 (North Shields) % NE25 (Whitley Bay) % NE26 (Whitley Bay) % NE6 (Byker) % NE6 (Byker) % NE10 (Gateshead) % NE12 (Longbenton) % NE12 (Longbenton) % NE10 (Gateshead) % NE15 (Lemington) % NE28 (Wallsend) % NE5 (Denton Park) % DH1 (Durham) % NE28 (Wallsend) % NE15 (Lemington) % NE2 (Jesmond) % NE29 (North Shields) % NE7 (Heaton) % NE23 (Cramlington) % Journey to Work Distance Travelled 3.55 The majority of public transport users from the 2008 survey (68.1%) travel between 1 and 10 miles to get to work, consistent with the 2006 survey (67.6%). However, a significant proportion of public transport users (31.8%) travel more than 10 miles to get to work. The results are shown in Table 3.17 below and Figure 3.16 overleaf. Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff PT Users Commuting Distance Distance Travelled to Work 2004 Survey PT Users 2006 Survey PT Users 2008 Survey PT Users 2008 Survey All % of % of Number of % of % of Less than 1 mile 1.9% 1.0% 9 0.9% 3.9% 1 to 5 miles 41.7% 34.0% % 36% 6 to 10 miles 30.4% 32.6% % 26.9% 11 to 20 miles 20.7% 25.4% % 23.5% Over 20 miles 5.4% 7.1% % 9.8% Total 100.1% 100.1% % 100.1% /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 57

60 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff PT Users Commuting Distance Percentage of Less than 1 mile 1 to 5 miles 6 to 10 miles 11 to 20 miles Over 20 miles Journey Duration 3.56 Although public transport users generally travel shorter distances to work, their journey takes longer than other users. In 2008, 51.2% of public transport users travel for more than 30 minutes slower than 43.2% for all respondents but quicker than public transport users in the 2006 survey (62.8%). The results are shown in Table 3.18 below and Figure 3.17 overleaf. Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff PT Users Journey Duration Journey Duration 2004 Survey PT Users 2006 Survey PT Users 2008 Survey PT Users 2008 Survey All % of % of Number of % of % of 0 to 15 minutes 4.5% 4.1% % 14.2% 16 to 30 minutes 34.2% 33.2% % 42.6% 31 to 60 minutes 51.6% 51.4% % 38.1% 61 to 90 minutes 8.5% 10.1% % 4.7% More than 90 mins 1.2% 1.3% 6 0.6% 0.4% Total 100% 100.1% % 100% /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 58

61 Figure , 2006 & 2008 Staff PT Users Journey Duration Percentage of to 15 minutes 16 to 30 minutes 31 to 60 minutes 61 to 90 minutes Longer than 90 minutes Discounted Travel Scheme 3.57 For staff that travel to the university by public transport, 59.4% stated they have a ticket through the university discounted travel scheme. This equates to a total of 559 staff. Occasional Mode of Transport 3.58 Amongst 2008 respondents who usually take public transport services to get to work, 23.9% said they occasionally drive to work (26.5% in 2006 and 25.1% in 2004). 19.3% of 2008 respondents occasionally get a lift to work, much lower than the percentage for 2006 (38.4%) and 2004 (34.9%). In terms of using a more sustainable mode of travel to get to work, in % of public transport users occasionally walk to work, compared to 15% in 2006 and 9.6% in Improvements to Public Transport Users Journey 3.59 Public transport users were also asked about potential improvements to their journey to work. In 2008, the majority of respondents chose discounted tickets (33.3%), more frequent Metro services (22.9%) and more frequent bus services (21.4%). The results from the 2008 were consistent with those from the 2006 survey /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 59

62 Pedestrians and Cyclists 3.60 In 2008, 405 (18.7%) of respondents stated that they usually cycle or walk to the university, compared to 341 (16.8%) in 2006 and 268 respondents (15%) in In 2008, 9.1% of respondents cycle to the university, compared to 6.2% in 2006 and 5.3% in This represents a dramatic increase in cycling at the university and compared to the 2001 census data, where only 1.75% of Newcastle residents cycle to work. Pedestrian and Cyclist Origins 3.62 In 2008, most respondents who walk or cycle to work come from relatively central areas of Newcastle. The results from the 2008 survey are consistent with those from The results are shown in detail Table Table & 2008 Staff Walk & Cycle Origins Main Postcode Areas Postcode Area Number % Postcode Area Number % NE2 (Jesmond) 100 (16) 32.4% NE2 (Jesmond) % NE3 (Gosforth) 63 (42) 20.4% NE3 (Gosforth) % NE6 (Byker) 43 (12) 13.9% NE6 (Byker) % NE4 (General Hospital) 26 (4) 8.4% NE4 (General Hospital) % NE7 (Heaton) 21 (10) 6.8% NE1 (City Centre) % NE1 (City Centre) 16 (2) 5.2% NE8 (Gateshead) % NE8 (Gateshead) 10 (2) 3.2% NE7 (Heaton) % Journey to Work Distance Travelled 3.63 In 2008, 90% of respondents who walk or cycle to work travel between 1 and 5 miles, compared to 90.4% in 2006 and 93.2% in However, there are 40 cyclists that travel more than 5 miles to get to work. As expected, cyclists and walkers travel a shorter distance than all respondents. The results are shown in 3.20 below overleaf. Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Walk & Cycle Users Commuting Distance Distance Travelled to Work 2004 Survey Walk & Cycle Users 2006 Survey Walk & Cycle Users 2008 Survey Walk & Cycle Users 2008 Survey All % of % of Number of % of % of Less than 1 mile 28.9% 22.7% % 3.9% 1 to 5 miles 64.3% 67.7% % 36% 6 to 10 miles 4.9% 4.7% % 26.9% 11 to 20 miles 1.9% 3.8% 12 3% 23.5% Over 20 miles 0% 1.2% 2 0.5% 9.8% Total 100% 100% % 100.1% Journey Duration 3.64 As the distance travelled by pedestrians and cyclists is shorter than the average distance for all respondents, so is their journey time. In 2008, 80.6% of pedestrians and cyclists travel to the University in under 30 minutes, compared with 78.9% in 2006 and 83.1% in The results are shown in more details in Table 3.21 overleaf /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 60

63 Table , 2006 & 2008 Staff Walk & Cycle Users Journey Duration Journey Duration 2004 Survey Walk & Cycle Users 2006 Survey Walk & Cycle Users 2008 Survey Walk & Cycle Users 2008 Survey All % of % of Number of % of % of 0 to 15 minutes 40.8% 28.9% % 14.2% 16 to 30 minutes 42.3% 50% % 42.6% 31 to 60 minutes 16.5% 19.3% % 38.1% 61 to 90 minutes 0.4% 1.8% 5 1.2% 4.7% More than 90 mins 0% 0% 0 0% 0.4% Total 100% 100% % 100% Occasional Mode of Transport 3.65 Amongst 2008 respondents who usually travel to work by cycle or on foot, 16.7% said they occasionally drive to work (16.8% in 2006 and 19.2% in 2004). 5.5% of 2008 respondents occasionally get a lift to work, much lower than the percentage for 2006 (10.7%) and 2004 (11%). In 2008, 47% of respondents occasionally use public transport to get to work, compared to 50.7% in 2006 and 53.4% in Improvements to Walk and Cycle Journey 3.66 Cyclists were also asked to identify measures which could improve their journey to the University. 110 cyclists stated that improved cycle paths on the way to work would encourage them to cycle. Additionally, cyclists also identified additional cycle parking and improved showers / lockers as important. The changes identified in 2008 were identical with those in 2006 and Total is 920 due to a number of students responding with more than one mode of travel, even after the data had been cleaned. For example, where respondents selected on foot and cycling or bus and metro, both travel options had to be included in the figures /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 61

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65 4. Student Travel Patterns 4.1 A student travel survey was carried out in January The survey was accessible electronically to all students on the University s intranet system. The survey was arranged for January 2009 so all students had the opportunity to complete the survey after returning from the Christmas break. The results from the January 2009 survey have, where possible, been compared to the survey result from the previous student survey, undertaken in December 2005 and analysed early in After cleaning the 2008 student survey data, a total of 861 valid surveys were returned, a response rate of 4.6%. Even though this is greater than the 1.4% response rate in 2006 and will provide a clearer indication of student travel patterns, this is still somewhat short of the a 10% survey response requirement. Therefore, the following analysis can only provide an indication of existing travel patterns for students at the University. 4.3 The survey gathered data regarding students mode of transport to University and journey to and from University, parking and time spent on campus. The following section analyses these results enabling them to be fed into the University s transport strategy, revising the Travel Plan s objectives, targets and measures. 4.4 A copy of the 2008 student travel survey is available in Appendix C. Modal Split Main Mode of Travel 4.5 Students were asked about the main mode of transport they use to travel to work. could choose between eight different modes of transport, including car driver on own, car driver with passengers, motorcycle / moped / scooter, train, metro, bus, bicycle and walk. 4.6 In terms of main mode of travel, there has been a reduction in the proportion of car drivers, an increase in cyclists and an increase in walking. However, there has been a reduction in the proportion of students who use public transport (although there was an increase in the use of the Metro). 4.7 After examining the results, measures implemented by the university are decreasing reliance on the car and are encouraging the use of walking and cycling. 4.8 A comparison of the 2008 and 2006 surveys is shown in Table 4.1 and Figure 4.1 overleaf. The headline figures include: Car Drivers have decreased by 1.6 percentage points, from 9.2% in 2006 to 7.6% in 2008; and Public Transport users have decreased by 4.7 percentage points, from 34% in 2006 to 29.3% in Looking at public transport in more detail, between 2006 and 2008: Travel by train has decreased by 1.3 percentage points; Travel by bus has decreased by 3.8 percentage points; and Travel by metro has increased by 0.4 percentage points; 4.10 In terms of sustainable modes of travel: Students that cycle to the university have increased by 4.5 percentage points, from 5.9% in 2006 to 10.4% in 2008; and /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 63

66 Students that walk to the university have increased by 2.1 percentage points from 48.7% in 2006 to 50.8% in In 2004 the percentage of staff walking to work (9.7%) was almost identical to 2008 Mode of Transport Table & 2008 Student Modal Split 2006 Survey 2008 Survey % of Number of % of Variation Car driver 9.2% % -1.6 Car passenger 1.7% 5 0.5% -1.2 Car Users 10.9% % -2.8 Motorbike 0.0% 2 0.2% 0.2 Train 2.5% % -1.3 Bus 18.9% % -3.8 Metro 12.6% % 0.4 Public Transport Users 34% % -4.7 Cycle 5.9% % 4.5 Walk 48.7% % 2.1 Other 0.4% % 0.7 Total 100% % Figure & 2008 Student Modal Split Percentage of Car driver Car passenger Motorbike Train Bus Metro Cycle Walk Other About the journey to the University Term-time residence Term Time Postcodes students term-time postcodes were identified in the 2008 survey. The analysis shows that the majority of respondents live in very similar areas of Newcastle as in 2006, with a large proportion living close to the centre. The main areas, from which students commute, are identified in Table 4.2 and Figure 4.2 overleaf /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 64

67 Table & 2008 Student Term Time Postcodes 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Postcode Area Number % Postcode Area Number % NE2 (Jesmond) % NE2 (Jesmond) % NE6 (Byker) % NE6 (Byker) % NE4 (General Hospital) % NE4 (General Hospital) % NE1 (City Centre) 9 4.5% NE1 (City Centre) % NE3 (Gosforth) 7 3.5% NE3 (Gosforth) % NE7 (Heaton) 5 2.5% NE7 (Heaton) % NE5 (Denton Park) 4 2% NE8 (Gateshead) % NE8 (Gateshead) 4 2% DL % NE28 (Wallsend) 3 1.5% SR % Student Accommodation 4.12 In 2008, the majority of respondents (60.7%) live in privately owned houses or flats that they rent during term-time, consistent with the results from 2006 (60.5%). 22.9% of respondents live in halls of residence and University flats. In 2008, fewer students who live on campus drive to the University, similar to The largest group of students driving to campus live at their parents / family house during term-time. Table Student Term Time Accommodation & Car Drivers Type of Accommodation All Car Drivers Number of % of Number of % of Halls of Residence or University flats % 1 4.5% Private rental of house or flat % % Parents/Family home % % Other - Please specify below % % Total % % Table Student Term Time Accommodation & Car Drivers Type of Accommodation All Car Drivers Number of % of Number of % of Halls of Residence or University flats % 2 2.9% Private rental of house or flat % % Parents/Family home % % Other - Please specify below % % Total % % /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 65

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69 4.13 In addition to type of accommodation, students were also asked about which Halls of Residence or University flats they lived in, as shown in Table 4.5 below Table Student Term Time Accommodation Halls of Residence and Flats Accommodation Number of % of Bowsden Court % Castle Leazes Halls % Claremont Place 0 0.0% Easton Flats % Henderson Hall % Jesmond Road 2 1.0% Leazes Parade 1 0.5% Leazes Terrace % Magnet Court % Marris House % North Terrace 0 0.0% Richardson Road % St Mary's College % The Grand Hotel 0 0.0% Windsor Terrace % Other % Total % Distance Travelled 4.14 Students were asked to estimate the distance they travel to the University. The 2008 results show that a large majority of respondents (79.7%) live within 5 miles of the University and are therefore more likely to use public transport, walk or cycle. The results are similar to those from 2006, although in 2006 a larger proportion of students lived within 1 mile of the university. Table 4.6 and Figure 4.3 show the results in more detail. Distance Travelled Table & 2008 Students Distance Travelled Number of 2006 Survey 2008 Survey % of Number of % of Less than 1 mile % % 1 to 5 miles % % 6 to 10 miles % % 11 to 20 miles % % Over 20 miles % % Total % % /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 67

70 Figure & 2008 Students Distance Travelled Percentage of Less than 1 mile 1 to 5 miles 6 to 10 miles 11 to 20 miles Over 20 miles Journey Duration 4.15 Students were also asked about the duration of their journey to the University. In 2008, 80.5% of respondents take less than 30 minutes to get to the University, similar to the result from 2006 (77.7%). Table 4.7 and Figure 4.4 overleaf show the results in more detail. Journey Duration Table & 2008 Students Journey Duration Number of 2006 Survey 2008 Survey % of Number of % of 0 to 15 minutes % % 16 to 30 minutes % % 31 to 60 minutes % % Over 1 hour % % Total % % /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 68

71 Figure & 2008 Students Journey Duration Percentage of to 15 minutes 16 to 30 minutes 31 to 60 minutes Over 1 hour Students Time on Campus Students Attendance 4.16 In 2008, 58.3% of students are present on campus 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) longer than 2006 (53.2%). A significant proportion of students also travel to the University more than 5 days a week (13.1%), although this has fallen from the 22.7% in travelling to university more than 5 days per week in The large proportion of students travelling to the university more than 5 days per week is likely to be students visiting the library, Student Union or using other University facilities at the weekends. The results are shown in Table 4.8 below. Number of Days on Campus Table & 2008 Students Time on Campus Number of 2006 Survey 2008 Survey % of Number of % of 2 days or less 7 3.0% % 3 days % % 4 days % % 5 days % % 6 days % % 7 days % % Total % % Start and Finish Times 4.17 Students were asked about their start times. In 2008, a large proportion of students (82.2%) arrive at university between 08:30 and 10:00. The figure is 2006 was slightly lower at 77.3%. The percentage of students arriving at the university between 10:00 and 12:00 has decreased to 9.5% in 2008 compared to 18.9% in The results are shown in Table 4.9 below /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 69

72 Table & 2008 Student Start Times Start Time 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Number of % of Number of % of Before 08: % % 08:30 to 10: % % to % % After % % Total % % 4.18 Students were also asked about their finish times. In 2008, a large proportion of students (62%) finish university between 16:00 and 18:00. The figure is 2006 was lower at 51.3%. The trend for students to stay longer in 2008 is reflected in the fact that 16.7% of students finish university after 18:00, compared to just 12.6% in The results are shown in Table 4.10 below. Table & 2008 Student Finish Times Finish Time 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Number of % of Number of % of Before 12: % 0 0.0% 12:00 to 14: % % 14:00 to 16: % % 16:00 to 18: % % After 18: % % Total % % Profile of 4.19 Students were asked about their studies, gender, age and any disability that might affect their travel arrangements. Part-time and full-time students 4.20 In 2008 and 2006, most respondents are full-time students, with only 46 part-time students (5.3%) returning a completed survey form, as shown in Table 4.11 below. Table & 2008 Students Study Regime Study Regime 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Number of % of Number of % of Part Time % % Full Time 12 5% % Total % % Faculty 4.21 In 2008, 47.4% of respondents attend Humanities and Social Sciences, compared to 45.4% in In 2008, 19.9% of respondents work in Medical Sciences compared to 10.9% in There has been a decrease in the percentage of students attending Science, Agriculture and Engineering. The results are shown in Table 4.12 below. 26 Before 08:00 in /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 70

73 Table & 2008 Student Faculties Faculty 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Number of % of Number of % of Humanities and Social Sciences % % Medical Sciences % % Science, Agriculture and Engineering % % Total % % Age and Gender 4.22 Similar to the 2006 survey, in 2008 the majority of respondents are female (56.9%). In terms of age group, 78.1% of respondents in 2008 are 25 or under. The results are shown in Table 4.12 below. Table & 2008 Student Age Groups Age Group 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Number of % of Number of % of Under % % 25 to % % 35 to % % 45 to % 6 0.7% 55 and over 0 0% 4 0.5% Total % % Disability 4.23 In 2008, 1.1% of respondents (9 students) said that they have a disability which affects the way they travel to the University. In 2006, 5 students said they had a disability which affects the way they travel to work, although the overall survey sample was smaller /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 71

74 Car Drivers 4.24 This section examines travel patterns of respondents who usually drive their car to work in more detail as they form the main target group for the Travel Plan measures and initiatives. Occasional Mode of Transport 4.25 Students were asked if they sometimes use another mode of transport to get to the University. 17 students who usually drive to campus answered positively. 58.1% of respondents (46 students) occasionally use public transport to travel to the university. 2 students get a lift to the university, 7 cycle and 11 walk. The results are shown in Table 4.14 below. Table Students Occasional Mode of Transport Mode of Transport Number of % of Car passenger 2 2.5% Motorbike 0 0.0% Train % Bus 20 25% Metro % Public Transport Users % Cycle 7 8.8% Walk % None % Other 0 0.0% Total % Journey to the University 4.26 The table and chart below show that students who driver their car to work travel much further than all respondents, with 70% of car drivers travelling more than 10 miles (compared to 20.3% of all respondents). However, there are 21 students (30% of respondents) that travel less than 5 miles to the campus by car. The results are shown in Table 4.15 below and Figure 4.5 overleaf. Table Student Car Drivers Commuting Distance Distance Travelled Car Drivers All Number of % of % of Less than 1 mile 1 1.4% 27.7% 1 to 5 miles % 52% 6 to 10 miles % 8.2% 11 to 20 miles % 7% Over 20 miles 21 30% 5.1% Total % 100% /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 72

75 Figure Student Car Drivers and All Students Percentage of Car Drivers All Up to 1 mile 1 to 5 miles 5 to 10 miles 10 to 20 miles Over 20 miles Parking 4.27 Students who usually drive to the University were asked about their parking habits. In 2008, the majority of students (72.6%) use pay and display parking facilities, higher than the 63.6% in Additionally, the proportion of respondents parking on campus with a permit had fallen from 18.2% in 2006 to just 2.7% in The results are shown in Table 4.16 below. Table & 2008 Student Car Drivers Parking Location Parking Location 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Number of % of Number of % of On Campus with permit % 2 2.7% On Campus without permit 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Pay and Display near the Uni % % Pay and Display in the area % % Free parking in the area % % Other 1 4.5% % Total % % Car for Studies 4.28 In 2008, 72.5% of all respondents said they never need a car for their studies, compared to just 40% for car drivers. Amongst car drivers, % of respondents said that they use their car at least once a week for their studies. Table 4.17 below and Figure 4.6 overleaf show the results. Table Student Car Drivers & All Parking Location Frequency 2008 Survey Car Divers 2008 Survey All Number of % of Number of % of Yes, at least once a week % % Yes, rarely % % No 28 40% % Total % % /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 73

76 Figure Student Car Drivers and All Students Percentage of 2008 Car Drivers 2008 All At least once a week Rarely Never Public Transport Users Public Transport User Postcodes 4.29 In 2008, 29.3% of respondents said they use public transport to get to the university. A large proportion of students travel by public transport from areas including Jesmond, Gosforth and Byker. Table 4.18 shows the results in more detail. Table & 2008 Student PT Users Postcode Areas 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Postcode Area Number % Postcode Area Number % NE2 (Jesmond) % NE2 (Jesmond) % NE6 (Byker) % NE3 (Gosforth) % NE4 (General Hospital) % NE6 (Byker) % NE7 (Heaton) 5 7.4% NE4 (General Hospital) % NE3 (Gosforth) 3 4.4% NE7 (Heaton) % NE5 (Denton Park) 3 4.4% NE1 (City Centre) % NE8 (Gateshead) 3 4.4% NE8 (Gateshead) 9 4.3% Distance Travelled 4.30 Generally, students that travel to the university by public transport travel further than all respondents (due to the fact that over 50.8% of students stated that they walk to the university in the 2008 travel survey). However, a majority (56.5%) of students who travel by public transport do live within 5 miles of the campus. Detailed results are shown in Table 4.19 overleaf /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 74

77 Table Student PT Users & All Distance Travelled Distance Travelled 2008 Survey PT Users 2008 Survey All Number of % of Number of % of Less than 1 mile % % 1 to 5 miles % % 6 to 10 miles % % 11 to 20 miles % % Over 20 miles % % Total % % Pedestrians and Cyclists Origins and the Journey to Work 4.31 In 2008, the 64.1% respondents who usually cycle or walk to the University travel from the area of Jesmond, consistent with the results from As expected, there has been little change in the areas where students cycle and walk from. Table 4.20 below shows the results in more detail. Table & 2008 Student Pedestrian & Cycle User Postcode Areas 2006 Survey 2008 Survey Postcode Area Number % Postcode Area Number % NE2 (Jesmond) % NE2 (Jesmond) NE6 (Byker) 17 15% NE1 (City Centre) NE4 (General Hospital) % NE6 (Byker) NE1 (City Centre) 9 8% NE4 (General Hospital) NE3 (Gosforth) 3 2.7% NE3 (Gosforth) Distance Travelled % of respondents who arrive at the university on foot or by cycle travel less than five miles, compared to 79.7% for all respondents. Just 3% of of respondents who arrive by cycle or on foot travel a distance greater than 10 miles. Detailed results are shown in Table 4.21 below. Table Student PT Users & All Distance Travelled Distance Travelled 2008 Survey Pedestrian & Cycle Users 2008 Survey All Number of % of Number of % of Less than 1 mile % % 1 to 5 miles % % 6 to 10 miles % % 11 to 20 miles 4 1.7% % Over 20 miles 3 1.3% % Total % % Cycle parking 4.33 Cyclists were asked about which cycle parking facilities they generally use. The most popular cycle parking facilities were Robinson Library (19.4%), Medical School (10.4%), Sports Centre (7.4%) and Stephenson Building (7.4%). It was also interesting to note that 7.4% of respondents said that they do not use designated cycle parking facilities. The results are shown in Table 4.22 overleaf /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 75

78 Table Student Cycle Parking Locations Mode of Transport Number of % of None - you just use railings or anything you can lock your bike to % Robinson Library % Cassie Building 3 1.0% Stephenson Building % Merz Court % Percy Building 3 1.0% Ridley Building % Medical School % Sports Centre % Paul O'Gorman Building 0 0.0% Claremont Tower and Bridge % Fine Art Building % King's Walk % Herschel Building % Agriculture Building % Other - Please specify below % Total % 4.34 Cyclists were also asked if they felt more cycle parking is required on campus. 55.9% of cyclists said they felt that more cycle parking is required. In terms of where these facilities should be located, the following areas of the campus were identified as: Robinson Library; Student Union; Medical School; Architecture Building and Armstrong Building 4.35 In addition to the above, cyclists also stated that they would like to see more sheltered cycle parking areas, covered by CCTV and better signposted cycle routes. There was a general consensus that more cycle parking is required across the campus /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 76

79 5. Travel Plan Objectives and Targets 5.1 This document updates the 2006 Travel Plan produced and implemented by Newcastle University over the past two years. The Travel Plan objectives described below remain the same as in 2006, although the Travel Plan targets have been modified to take into account the decrease in car use already achieved amongst staff as well as the less reliable results from the student survey. Travel Plan Objectives 5.2 As one of the UK s leading universities, Newcastle University understands and recognises the importance and potential impact of reducing reliance on the car travel to places of work and study. The university is also aware that one of the largest transportation challenges facing Newcastle upon Tyne and its surrounding areas continues to be reducing road traffic and congestion, a result of increased car use. The university can make a significant contribution to the above by reducing the number of car users travelling to and from the university on a daily basis. 5.3 Additionally, the University has a firm commitment to bring together land use and transport planning through its Masterplan. This will include management of travel demand and promotion of the use of more sustainable modes of transport such as public transport, walking and cycling. 5.4 The objectives of the University Travel Plan include: reduce car traffic to the University and contribute to the reduction of congestion around the campus; encourage the use of more sustainable modes of transport by staff and students; ensure, in consultation with and with co-operation from local transport providers and Newcastle City Council, that the University is easily accessible for students, staff and visitors using all modes of transport; reduce the impact of necessary traffic on the local environment; protect the environment through reduction of harmful emissions and waste and contribute to the improvement of local air quality; improve quality of life for people on and around the campus; work in partnership with Newcastle City Council, local residents, transport providers and other local organisations to ensure a coordinated approach to sustainable travel; promote healthier and more active lifestyle for staff and students; and improve road safety on and around the campus /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 77

80 Travel Plan Targets 5.5 To achieve the above objectives, the updated Newcastle University Travel Plan sets revised targets, taking into account the results from the 2008 staff and student travel surveys, as well as the targets set for 2008 and 2011 by the 2006 Travel Plan. This section reviews the University s performance over the last two years, before introducing revised modal split targets for staff and students Performance 5.6 The 2006 Travel Plan has been implemented over the last two years and the 2008 staff and student travel surveys shows the evolution of staff and student travel patterns over the period. Both the Staff and Student survey analysis show great results, with a marked decrease in car use. Mode of Transport Table Staff Model Split Targets and Performance Staff Survey Results (2006) Percentage of 2006 Travel Plan Targets 2008 Targets 2011 Targets Staff Survey Results (2008) Car Driver 35.3% 33% 29% 25.3% Car Passenger 5.9% 6.5% 7% 8.7% Car Use 41.2% 39.5% 36% 34% Motorcycle 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.7% Public Transport 40.4% 42% 44% 46.6% Cycle 6.2% 7% 7.5% 9.1% Walk 10.6% 11% 12% 9.6% Other 1.2% 0% 0% 0% Total 100.1% 100% 100% 100% 5.7 Table 5.1 above shows a strong decrease in the level of car use to travel to and from the University by Newcastle staff. The target set for the reduction of car use by 2011 in the 2006 Travel Plan has already been achieved after only two years of implementation with only 34% of respondents using a car to get to the campus in 2008, of which 8.7% were sharing lifts. 5.8 The target set for the increase in public transport use by 2011 has also been met, with 46.6% of staff using public transport to get to work. 5.9 The target for increased walking set for 2008 was not met, but this has been offset by a higher than forecast increase in cycling. 9.1% of 2008 respondents cycle to work, already higher than the 2011 target set in the 2006 Travel Plan. Table Student Model Split Targets and Performance Mode of Transport Percentage of Student Survey 2006 Travel Plan Targets Results (2006) Targets 2011 Targets Student Survey Results (2008) Car Driver 20% 17.5% 15% 5.7% Car Passenger 2% 2.3% 2.5% 2% Car Use 22% 19.8% 17.5% 7.7% Motorcycle 0.5% 0.7% 1% 0.2% Public Transport 34% 35% 36% 29.3% Cycle 5% 5.5% 6% 10.4% Walk 38.5% 39% 39.5% 50.8% Other 0% 0% 0% 1.6% Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 27 As the students survey results were not deemed reliable due to the low response rate, the baseline data for 2005 was modified using the TRICS database and data from Northumbria University /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 78

81 5.10 As explained above, student travel survey results need to be interpreted carefully as only a relatively small sample of students answered the questionnaire in Table 5.2 below shows a large decrease in the level of car use to travel to and from the University by Newcastle students. The target set for the reduction of car use by 2011 in the 2006 Travel Plan has already been achieved after only two years of implementation with only 7.7% of respondents using a car to get to the campus in 2008, of which 2% were sharing lifts The target set for the increase walking by 2011 has also been met, with 50.8% of students now walking to the university The target for increased use of public transport set for 2008 was not met, but this has been offset by a higher than forecast increase in cycling. 10.1% of 2008 respondents cycle to the university, already higher than the 2011 target set in the 2006 Travel Plan Following the analysis of the 2008 staff and student survey results and their comparison with the targets set for 2008 and 2011 in the 2006 Travel Plan, the following section sets revised Travel Plan targets for the period Revised Staff Modal Split Targets 5.15 Taking into account the current modal split for University staff, the 2006 baseline and how travel patterns have changed during the last two years, Table 5.3 below introduces revised staff modal split targets for Table 5.3 Revised Staff Model Split Targets Mode of Transport Staff Survey Results (2004) Percentage of Staff Survey Results (2006) Staff Survey Results (2008) Revised 2011 Targets Car Driver 40.4% 35.3% 25.3% 20% Car Passenger 5.6% 5.9% 8.7% 9% Car Use 46% 41.2% 34% 29% Motorcycle 0.3% 0.5% 0.7% 1% Public Transport 38.2% 40.4% 46.6% 49% Cycle 5.3% 6.2% 9.1% 11% Walk 9.7% 10.6% 9.6% 10.5% Other 0.3% 1.2% 0% 0% Total 99.8% 100.1% 100% 100% By 2011, the University aims to reduce the proportion of staff driving or being driven to work to 29%. This represents a 175 percentage point reduction in car use within 5 years. This will mostly be achieved through increased use of public transport and cycling, as survey results show that these modes of transport have the greatest potential to achieve mode shift for Newcastle. Revised Student Modal Split Targets 5.16 Taking into account the current modal split for University students, the 2006 baseline and how travel patterns have changed during the last two years, Table 5.4 overleaf introduces revised student modal split targets for /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 79

82 Mode of Transport Table 5.4 Revised Student Model Split Targets Actual Student Survey Results (2006) Percentage of Corrected Student Survey Results (2006) Student Survey Results (2008) Revised 2011 Targets Car Driver 9.2% 20% 5.7% 3.5% Car Passenger 1.7% 2% 2% 1.5% Car Use 10.9% 22% 7.7% 5% Motorcycle 0% 0.5% 0.2% 0.5% Public Transport 34% 34% 29.3% 31% Cycle 5.9% 5% 10.4% 11.5% Walk 48.7% 38.5% 50.8% 52% Other 0.4% 0% 1.6% 0% Total 99.9% 100% 100% 100% By 2011, the University aims to reduce the proportion of students driving to the university to 5%, including 1.5% of students car sharing. At the same time, it will work to increase the number of students walking, cycling and using public transport to get to the campus The targets to reduce car use for staff and students are challenging but achievable. Over the last 2 years, the University has been extremely successful in reducing the proportion of staff and students travelling by to the university by car and it is important to continue this positive momentum. The revised Travel Plan targets will also encourage the use of public transport. In particular, there will be a focus on increasing the amount of staff and students who travel on foot or cycle /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 80

83 6. Travel Plan Measures 6.1 In 2006, Newcastle University developed a sustainable Travel Plan to assist with the implementation and monitoring of sustainable transport initiatives. This Travel Plan update reviews the initiatives and measures set out in 2006, shows how they have been implemented and introduces a revised Travel Plan action plan for the period. Summary of Travel Plan implementation up to Table 5.1 below presents an update of the 2006 Travel Plan Action Plan table showing: Travel Plan measures set out in 2006; Their characteristics; Their timescales; and Summary of progress on implementation up to 2008/09 for each measure. 6.3 The implementation summary shows that the majority of actions included in the 2006 Travel Plan have been implemented. 6.4 Out of the list of 24 actions, 14 have been fully implemented (shown as in Table 6.1 below) and 10 partially implemented (shown as in Table 6.1 below). 6.5 In terms of the Travel Plan implementation, key achievements have included: Additional cycle parking, meeting the targets set in the 2006 travel plan; Improved cycle facilities including lockers and storage; Improved car parking management, including a new flexible pay and display car parking system and a reduction in the number of parking spaces; Improved partnership working with public transport operators through the Tyneside Travel Partnership (TTP); Cycle to Work Scheme now established and proving extremely popular; Staff discounts now available through the Discounted Public Transport Scheme, with the number of staff on the scheme increasing; and Promotion of public transport, walking and cycling through the Travel Plan Coordinator 6.6 Following the review of the 2006 Travel Plan action plan s implementation, the following section presents the updated action plan for /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 81

84 Table 6.1 Travel Plan Action Plan Table Performance Summary 2006 Action Plan N Measure Summary Timescale Cycle Parking Facilities Showers and Changing Rooms Motorcycle Parking Facilities Improving Pedestrian and Cycle Access to Campus Improving Campus for Ageing and Vitality Facilities University Car Parking Policy Rationalising Car Parking Facilities University Car Share Scheme Discounted Public Transport Scheme Public Transport Information & Incentives Upgrade existing facilities, provide cycle lockers for staff and additional parking facilities for all where lacking on campus Upgrade programme and additional facilities Introduce designated motorcycle parking facilities on campus Improve access through Masterplan, new developments and cooperation with NCC Cycle and motorcycle parking facilities, showers Regular increase in charges to manage demand, control and enforcement Investigate the possibility of gathering all car parking facilities in one or a few main sites, to create a more pedestrian friendly campus Car share database for staff, active promotion, reserved parking bays and guaranteed ride home scheme Discounted public transport passes for staff to buy through monthly salary deductions Public transport information, site specific transport guides & marketing operation targeting car drivers Cycle parking upgrade programme to be rolled out between 2005 & 2011 Provision for 815 cycles by 2011 On-going Designated motorcycle parking points for at least 116 motorcycles or mopeds by 2011 On-going and linked with development proposals 2015 (Site fully developed) Reduced car parking provision (Barras car park and King s Road) Regular raises to car parking charges: on-going Dependent on Masterplan implementation and planning process for University s redevelopment programme Liftshare website to be launched in January Promotional events every 6 months (Autumn and Spring). Number of car share spaces held at 25. On-going scheme and promotion, investigate extension to rail tickets by October 2006 Public transport information on website and regular updates: ongoing. A site specific travel leaflet was produced by Nexus for Newcastle University, Northumbria University and RVI, but nothing produced specifically for the university. Promotional events asking drivers to leave their cars at home have been undertaken on a regular basis Performance Cycle parking targets have been achieved and cycle parking target for 2011 has been revised. Facilities have been improved and increased across the campus. This is an on going programme. Motorcycle parking targets have not been achieved, but there is a current arrangement of motorcyclists parking with cyclists Some improvements made to cycle / pedestrian access on campus through the Masterplan but an on going process. Please refer to Annex A Campus for Ageing and Vitality Large decrease in the number of parking spaces on campus. Staff to parking ratio increased from 5.1 to 2006 to 9.2 in 2008/09. New pay and display parking system successfully introduced. In 2005/06, 1362 permits issued and in 2007/08 this had reduced to 964. There is an on-going rationalisation of parking on campus, but still over 50 different parking locations on campus. Take up of the scheme has been slow as staff prefer to use the public transport facilities. Car Share promotional events to be arranged for Autumn Scheme extremely popular. Number of staff on the scheme in 2005 was 565. By 2008 this had increased to Now extended to all transport operators including Northern Rail. Public transport information is readily available on the university website including details of discounted annual tickets, how to apply for the scheme etc, access to journey planners and advice on public transport as well as complimentary travel tickets for staff to try public transport before they commit to an annual ticket. Travel leaflets specific to Newcastle University still to be produced /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 82

85 2006 Action Plan N Measure Summary Timescale Working in Partnership with PT Operators Cycle to Work Scheme Cycling Information and Promotion Encouraging Walking Targeting New Relocating Staff Travelling for Work University Vehicles Phone / Teleconferencing 19 Flexible Working Travel Plan Coordinator Environment and Sustainability Committee Travel Plan Resources Travel Plan Promotion Joint working with Newcastle City Council, Nexus and public transport operators Discounted cycles and equipment with interest free loan Cycle route map, bicycle user group and cycling events Signage, walking maps, pedometers and promotional events Induction pack with specific advice on travel and relocation Business travel monitoring and target setting, investigate car club option Develop University vehicle policy Video/phone conferencing facilities monitoring and promotion Flexible and home working available (where relevant) Travel Plan Coordinator appointed to develop and implement the plan Group set up and meeting regularly Funds and staff time allocated to Travel Plan development, implementation and monitoring Information and promotional On-going, TP Coordinator to take part in Newcastle wide Travel Plan network activities. Scheme to be in place by 2007 Cycle route map available on campus and on website by September 2006 BUG: on-going, cycling events: yearly (June and Freshers fair) Signage: on-going and with redevelopment programme Walking maps and pedometers to be available by September 2006 Public transport information and walking maps to be available by September 2006 Relocation advice sheet to be available and distributed to all new recruits by 2007 Business travel monitoring and targets to be established by 2007 Vehicle policy to be developed by 2008 Baseline data about levels of use to be gathered by First promotional campaign in 2007 Depending on HR progress Appointed, on-going work Established, meeting at least quarterly Funding and staff-time: on-going Travel Plan launch by September Performance Good examples of working with PT operators (Cleaner Greener Travel Event). Newcastle University part of TTP. Scheme now in place and proving to be popular. The scheme is now open to staff all year round. Staff can more or less cycle anywhere on campus and therefore no cycle route map has been produced. However as the external campus changes one will be produced if required. Cycle maps for the local area around the University are available and advertised through the website. The BUG has been established and provides regular feedback. University will be involved in World Environment Day. Some Improved signage has been added on campus and there are walking maps available online. Pedometers have been given out at sustainability events. Public transport information and walking maps now available. PT, walking and cycling information provided at welcome event and with appointment letter. No progress made on monitoring business mileage or setting targets. Vehicle Policy still to be developed. Phone / teleconferencing facilities available at the university but no baseline data collected or promotional campaigns undertaken. There is some flexibility in working hours given that academic staff may work from home if not teaching etc. No home working policy has been developed. Lynne Edis is currently the University Travel Plan Coordinator. The Environment and Sustainability Committee replaced the Transportation Strategy Group and continues to meet on a regular basis. Funding for the Travel Plan has been provided from the University and will continue until at least Sustainable Travel Events organised and the University is /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 83

86 2006 Action Plan N Measure Summary Timescale 24 Travel Plan Monitoring and Review material, use of the internet, promotional events Staff and students surveys, monitoring initiatives take-up, reviewing initiatives and targets, reporting on progress Surveys in 2006, 2008 & 2010, yearly initiatives monitoring, yearly reviews and reporting 2008 Performance a founding member of the TTP. Surveys undertaken in the agreed time frames and Travel Plan Update completed in early Regular Travel Plan Updates produced by the Travel Plan Coordinator /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 84

87 Revised Travel Plan Action Plan 6.7 This section takes into account what has already been achieved through the University Travel Plan over the last two years. It considers the 2008 staff and student travel survey results, the new Travel Plan targets and as a result introduces a revised action plan for The main themes are similar to those listed in the 2006 Travel Plan and are shown in Table 5.1 above. As in the 2006 Travel Plan, each measure listed below is summarised in a short table which illustrates: The targeted groups of staff and/or students; Its likely impact on the Travel Plan targets - high means that the measure is necessary to reach the Travel Plan targets. A measure described as having a low impact is still important as it is likely to be easier to put in place and could be useful to promote other initiatives; The level of difficulty for its implementation high means that the measure could be costly or that there is a high risk of strong opposition from staff, management or students; Who is responsible for implementing the initiative; and The timescale within which the measure should be implemented. Developing Existing Facilities 6.9 Newcastle University already provides cycle parking facilities at many locations around campus. The University will aim to increase the number of cycle spaces on offer, while introducing additional changing rooms, showers and motorcycle parking into buildings. The University will continue to take improve facilities through implementation of the Masterplan. Measure 1 Cycle Parking Facilities 6.10 In 2006, there were 612 cycle parking spaces provided on central campus. Many of the cycle stands in place were butterfly racks Since 2006, a total of 109 cycle parking spaces have been added at the Medical School. Additionally, 40 individual cycle lockers are now on campus, located in three different locations Merz Court, Medical School and Cassie Building. These lockers are offered for hire on an annual basis and a cost of 50. These lockers are fully occupied and there is now a waiting list when new lockers become available. Looking at the numbers above, the university has surpassed the target of adding an additional 73 spaces by The additional cycle parking takes the total cycle parking provision on the main university campus to 721. In addition to the extra cycle parking spaces, the university has also implemented the following: All butterfly stands outside the Robinson Library replaced with Sheffield stands; 6.12 In addition to the above, the university is in the process of implementing a comprehensive cycle parking refurbishment programme. This will include a move towards larger communal secure storage areas and will include a systematic upgrade of all old cycle parking areas, removing the butterfly racks and replacing them with Sheffield stands. It is expected that new secure parking will shortly be installed at Merz Court. In addition, new facilities could be located in the following locations: Cassie Building: Side of building where existing lockers are located add a further 4 lockers and remove some of the Sheffield racks as these are underused; Old Library Building: Remove old butterfly racks attached to brickwork at front entrance and replace with Sheffield stands; Percy Quad: Additional stands along where the old trellis is against the wall; Bedson Quad: Revamp old storage unit to include new cycle stands and possibly extend to create larger unit; Herschel: Remove old butterfly racks and provide additional Sheffield stands; /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 85

88 Herschel: Side of Herschel where cobbles are to be removed and storage installed: King George VI: Remove butterfly racks from current storage area clear out and add new Sheffield racks; and Agriculture: Lockers outside the front of the building to left hand side 6.13 Where possible, the University will continue to cover its cycle parking facilities, ensuring that they remain under CCTV coverage or overlooked by adjacent buildings As discussed above, the university has already exceeded its 2008 target for cycle parking and is on course to meet the 2006 target of 815 spaces by However, additional cycle parking facilities will be needed, due to a higher than forecast increase in the proportion of staff and students cycling to the university, as shown in the 2008 survey results. The increase in the number of cyclists is reflected in the revised 2011 Travel Plan targets. This revised target for cycle parking is shown in Table 6.2 below. Table 6.2 Revised Cycle Parking Numbers Facility 2006 Provision 2008 Target 2008 Provision 2011 Target (Old) 2011 Target (Revised) Cycle Parking The Travel Plan Coordinator will continue to regularly review chosen locations for new cycle parking facilities, ensuring that it corresponds to the needs of cyclists. These needs will be identified through the undertaking of cycle parking counts, the staff and student surveys and by liaising closely with the Bicycle User Group (BUG). Measure 1. Cycle Parking Facilities Summary Target Groups Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale Upgrade existing facilities, provide cycle lockers for staff and additional parking facilities for all where lacking on campus Car Drivers and Cyclists, Students, Staff and Visitors High Medium (investment required) Travel Plan Coordinator, Estate Support Service Cycle parking upgrade programme to being rolled out between 2005 and Originally, provision for 815 cycles by However, a large increase in cycling has meant a revised target of 969 spaces by Measure 2 - Changing Rooms, Showers and Lockers 6.16 The University is in the process of implementing a programme to improve shower facilities and changing room provision on campus for staff. In 2006, shower facilities had already been installed at the following buildings: Park Terrace, ground floor (1 male and 1 female); Kensington Terrace, ground floor; Percy Building, basement (2 female and 1 male); Armstrong Building, Music corridor (female); Claremont Tower, 3rd floor (male); Claremont Tower, 5th floor (female); and Old Library Building, ground floor /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 86

89 6.17 By early 2009, shower and changing room facilities were available at the following locations: Agriculture - Ground Floor (Female) and (Male) Armstrong - Ground Floor (Female) Catherine Cookson- Ground Floor (Unisex) and (Female) Claremont Tower - Floor 8 (Female) and Floor 3 (Male) Dayish - Floor 1 (Male) Devonshire - Floor 1,2,3,4, and 5 (Unisex) Drummond - Ground Floor Kensington Terrace - Ground Floor (Male) King George VI - Basement (Unisex) Merz Court - Floor 3 (Unisex) Old Library Building - Level 1 (Unisex) Park Terrace - Ground Floor and Floor 2 (Male) Percy Building - Basement (Ladies) and (Male) Politics - Ground Floor (Unisex) Robinson Library - Level 1 (Female) and (Male) William Leech- Floor 3 (Male) and (Female) 6.18 In terms of building with limited or no facilities, these include the following: Bedson Building; Architecture Building; Stephenson; Cassie; Daysh (no facilities for females) Armstrong (no facilities for males); and Claremont Tower (facilities already in place but more required) 6.19 It is expected that the upgrade of shower and changing facilities will continue across the campus. In July 2009, new shower facilities will be installed in 5 priority areas on campus. New facilities will, as a matter of course, be provided in the developments currently underway or planned in the future. Increasing the number of shower and changing facilities will be important for the increasing number of staff and students cycling to the university. Measure 2. Changing Rooms, Showers and Lockers Summary Target Groups Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale Upgrade programme and additional facilities Car Drivers and Cyclists, Staff Medium Medium (Requires some investment and space but relatively low cost) Travel Plan Coordinator, Estate Support Service Refurbishment programme which will include new shower and changing rooms where possible. New shower and changing room facilities should be incorporated into all new building developments on the campus. On-going /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 87

90 Measure 3 Motorcycle Parking 6.20 In 2006, no designated motorcycle / moped / scooter parking bays were located on the university campus. The 2006 Travel Plan set a target of 80 spaces to be provided by 2008 and 116 spaces to be provided by 2011, which would accommodate the requirements of both staff and students Presently, motorcyclists are parking in the same locations as cyclists, an arrangement which appears to be working. No designated motorcycle parking facilities have been provided since Reflecting the 2008 survey results and the present parking arrangements, where cyclists and motorcyclists share parking spaces, the total number of motorcycle spaces required by 2011 has been revised down from 116 to 80. Despite the current arrangements, it is important that the requirements for motorcycle parking are monitored closely, ensuring there is no future conflict with staff and students that may choose to cycle to the university in the future. The revised targets for motorcycle parking are shown in Table 6.3 below. Table 6.3 Revised Motorcycle Parking Numbers Facility 2006 Provision 2008 Target 2008 Provision 2011 Target (Old) 2011 Target (Revised) Motorcycle Parking Measure 3. Motorcycle Parking Facilities Summary Target Groups Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale Introduce designated motorcycle parking facilities on campus Car Drivers, Motorcycle and Moped Users, Staff, Students and Visitors Medium (only a limited amount of direct users but also impact on other users as motorcycles would have their own parking facilities) Medium (needs some investment and room but relatively low cost) Travel Plan Coordinator, Estate Support Service Designated motorcycle parking points for at least 42 motorcycles or mopeds by This is a reduced target because there is currently an informal arrangement at the university where motorcyclists park in the same spaces as cyclists. Measure 4 - Improved Pedestrian and Cycle Access 6.23 Newcastle University has adopted a Masterplan and associated landscape strategy for its main campus. The Plan aims to improve the working and studying environment by creating a more integrated campus while improving access and pedestrian flows The University is in the process of improving pedestrian and cycle access across the campus through the implementation of the Masterplan. Opportunities arising from new developments and refurbishment programmes are being used to improve pedestrian and cycle access to the site as well as flows through the campus. Some of the work to open out the campus and improve disabled access has already been completed, with the landscaping of the existing Claremont and Percy Quadrangles The University s Travel Plan Coordinator has also continued to liaise with Newcastle City Council (NCC) to ensure that pedestrian and cycle access to the campus from the city centre is improved. The current developments at Haymarket Metro station are still unfinished but Space Syntax have already made some suggestions in terms of the main route to Kings walk, although improvements are not imminent /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 88

91 6.26 The University is also aiming to develop signposted pedestrian and cycle routes through campus to help visitors and new students and direct flows through the campus. Presently, there are few cycle routes on campus, although there is a signed route near the Robinson Library. In terms of the entries to the campus, the Lovers Lane access to the Ridley Building and Medical School is a cycling Prohibited Zone. There has been some conflict over the use of shared space on the campus, in particular where the space is limited Figure 6.1 overleaf shows the proposed pedestrian movement framework, as outlined in the university Masterplan. Measure 4. Improved Pedestrian and Cycle Access Summary Target Groups Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale Improve access through Masterplan, new developments and cooperation with NCC Car drivers, Public Transport Users, Cyclists and Pedestrians, Staff, Students and Visitors Medium (access already relatively good but could be improved) Medium (possible to use development opportunities but expensive) Travel Plan Coordinator, Estate Support Service Linked to Masterplan development proposals. On-going. Figure 6.1 University Masterplan Pedestrian Routes /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 89

92 Measure 5 Campus for Ageing and Vitality Facilities 6.28 Please refer to Appendix E for an assessment of the facilities at the Campus for Ageing and Vitality. Measure 5. Campus for Ageing and Vitality Facilities Summary Target Groups Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale Cycle and Motorcycle Parking Facilities, Showers Staff and Students High Medium (some funds needed but part of the site development) Travel Plan Coordinator, Estate Support Service 2015 (Campus fully developed) Managing the Demand for Parking Facilities 6.29 The University recognised that the success of the Travel Plan would depend upon the strict management of its car parking facilities. A strict car parking policy acts as a deterrent for staff and students, who then consider alternative modes to travel to the university. This section shows how Newcastle University managed its car parking facilities and how the policy has evolved as the Masterplan is implemented. It also provides details on the University s car sharing scheme. Parking Strategy Measure 6 - University Car Parking Policy Parking Numbers 6.30 The 2006 Car Parking Policy applied to all University premises, except halls of residence which were responsible for their own car parking policy. The policy addressed the need for rationalisation of parking on campus, set the parking permit system and encouraged staff and students to use alternative modes of transport as access to the campus by car was restricted In 2006 there were approximately 899 designated parking marked spaces on the main campus. 23 spaces were reserved for visitors and 19 spaces reserved for disabled parking. The University employed 4,514 staff in 2006, which meant that the staff / car parking ratio was approximately of employees for one parking space on campus The university is currently developing the Student and Administrative Services Building on the site of the old Barras Car Park. Additional parking has now been removed from King s Road. This means that parking provision on has been significantly reduced since At present, the total number of parking spaces available to staff on the main campus site is 559, a reduction of 340 spaces. 25 of these spaces are marked for visitors and 20 spaces are reserved for disabled parking. The university presently employs a total of 4,899 staff, which means that the current staff / car park ratio is approximately 9.1 spaces per member of staff The main car parking facilities are located at the Herschel Building, Refectory Building, Park Terrace and Kings Road The University will continue to rationalise parking arrangements on the main campus which will support the implementation of the Masterplan. For the campus to become more pedestrian and cycle friendly, the majority of on street car parking around the campus will continue to be progressively removed. 28 Based on a total of 876 parking spaces available for staff to use /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 90

93 6.36 Taking into consideration the reduction in staff driving to the university, as shown in the 2008 staff travel survey results and the number of parking spaces already removed from campus, Table 6.4 sets a target for a further car parking space reduction by Table 6.4 Campus Wide Car Parking Spaces Facility 2006 Provision 2009 Provision 2011 Target Car Parking Parking Policy - New Permit System and Contractors Parking Policy New Permit System 6.38 Before April 2008, the university operated an annual permit system, where staff purchased a fixed permit for the year, allowing a limited amount of parking flexibility. In 2005/06, 1,362 parking permits were issued Presently, staff are still required to display a valid university parking permit. However, in April 2008, a new Pay and Display parking system for standard permit holders was established, allowing more flexible parking options for staff. Staff pay for parking only when they use it as opposed to the previous system of being tied to an annual permit. The new system allows staff to consider alternative modes of transport on alternate days of the week, but does not exclude use of their car if required. In 2007/08, 964 parking permits were issued to staff, a reduction of 398 on the period 2005/ Any member of staff is entitled to apply for a car parking permit at a cost of per year. This authorises access onto the site to seek a space and then staff have to pay a relevant daily fee. The daily fees are 3.00 for 8 hours (full day) and 1.50 for 4 hours (half day). There is no charge for parking after 4pm. Payment is made via pay and display machines which are located across the campus At the time of producing this Travel Plan Update, the new university permit system was still to be ratified by the University Executive Board, although this is expected to occur in summer Contractor Parking Policy 6.42 A new system has been out in place from 1 st October 2008 to control the amount of contractor vehicles on site. Given the overall reduction in the total number of parking spaces available on campus, the university is keen to maximise the amount available to staff. The new system includes assessment of the contractor s needs to have access to their vehicle on site and they are then charged a daily rate of 6.00 should it be deemed necessary for the vehicle to be on campus. A copy of the contractor parking policy can be found in Appendix A. Measure 6. University Car Parking Policy Summary Regular increase in charges to manage demand, control and enforcement Target groups Car Drivers, Mostly staff Impact High Difficulty High (controversial measures with staff) Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator, Estate Support Service, Security Team Timescale Reduced car parking provision (Barras car park and King s Road) Change to car parking system. On-going. Measure 7 Rationalising Parking Facilities 6.43 When published, the University s Masterplan identified existing on-street car parking on the campus as having a disproportionately large effect on the setting of some of the key buildings As the Masterplan aims to deliver a more attractive environment for those walking and cycling on campus, it was considered that parking facilities could be consolidated into one or a few main areas. The Masterplan identifies the construction of a multi-storey car park as one of the possible options to achieve this objective /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 91

94 6.45 To date, the university has not constructed a multi-story car park on campus and there have been no further developments regarding this development. However, the University has been removing some on-street parking on campus. Additionally, the Barras Car Park has been removed and overall parking capacity on the campus been reduced by over 30%, from 899 spaces in 2006 to 559 spaces in February The University will continue to consider options for consolidating car parking in a reduced number of areas, removing cars from main internal streets and building entrances. Measure 7. Rationalising Parking Facilities Summary Investigate the possibility of gathering all car parking facilities in one or a few main sites, to create a more pedestrian friendly campus Target groups Car drivers and all other users through improved environment, Staff, Students and Visitors Impact High Difficulty High (controversial issues with staff, need to meet operational needs, cost and planning consent for multi-storey) Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator, Estate Support Service Timescale Dependent on Masterplan implementation and planning process for University s redevelopment programme. On-going. Measure 8 Car Share Scheme 6.46 The 2006 Travel Plan aimed to develop a car share scheme to achieve the target of 6.5% of staff car sharing by 2008 and 7% car sharing by In 2006, 5.4% of staff were sharing a car to work with colleagues or getting a lift to work. The 2008 travel survey shows that 8.7% of staff are now sharing lifts to work / getting a lift, which already exceeds the original 2011 target by 1.7 percentage points As outlined in the 2006 Travel Plan, the University has developed a car share scheme aimed at staff. The scheme identifies employees who currently drive to work, live in the same area and have similar working hours and encourages them to share the drive to and from work The scheme is operated through the web based Liftshare system. The Liftshare web page can be accessed via the university website at Presently, the University has 25 designated parking bays at Richardson Road, of which 13 are currently occupied. Take up of the scheme has been slow as staff prefer to use existing public transport facilities. The University does not offer any incentive to encourage staff to car share at present, apart from the fact that car share groups can share a car parking permit. However, if the scheme did become more popular, then there would be the possibility of increasing car share parking provision The University will continue to take an active role in promoting its car share scheme. The Travel Plan Coordinator will continue to identify potential car share groups using staff home postcodes collected in the travel plan survey and these people will be invited to promotional car share events in the 2009 Autumn term. The Travel Plan Coordinator will continue to assist staff that wish to sign up for the Liftshare service. However, at least in the short term, the number of car share spaces available at the university will remain at 25. Table 6.5 Car Share Parking Spaces Facility 2006 Provision 2008/09 Provision 2011 Target Car Parking Measure 8. Car Share Scheme Summary Car share database for staff, active promotion, reserved parking bays and guaranteed ride home scheme Target groups Car drivers and car sharers, Staff Impact Medium /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 92

95 Measure 8. Car Share Scheme Difficulty Medium (cheap scheme but risk of tensions related to car parking management issues, need for strict enforcement) Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator, Facilities, Security Team Timescale Liftshare website launched in January Promotional events every 6 months (Autumn and Spring). Number of car share spaces on campus to be held at 25. Encouraging Sustainable Travel 6.51 As better facilities and a strict parking management system are set up, the University aimed to help and provide incentives for staff and students to use public transport, cycle and walk to the campus. Promoting Public Transport 6.52 Better information and discounted tickets are often key to promoting the use of public transport. The University now provides discounted public transport season tickets to employees and the Travel Plan Coordinator ensures that public transport information is available for staff and students. Measure 9 - Discounted Public Transport Scheme 6.53 The University already implemented a discounted public transport pass scheme which allows all employees to purchase a season ticket at a discounted rate and through an interest free loan scheme. The scheme was originally restricted to Metrosaver tickets but has now been expanded to cover all transport operators. As shown in the table below, Metrosaver, Network, Arriva, Stagecoach, Go North East and Northern Rail tickets are available for employees to purchase through the scheme. The cost of tickets purchased through the scheme is recovered by the University monthly by direct salary deductions In 2005, 565 employees were taking advantage of the scheme. By 2008, the number of staff using the scheme had increased to A breakdown of the number of staff on the scheme is shown in Table 6.6 below and Table 6.7 shows the rates and discounts available to staff by joining the scheme. Table 6.6 Number of Staff in the University Corporate Travel Scheme Bus Operator Number of Staff Metrosaver 596 Network 216 Arriva 84 Stagecoach 70 Go North East 82 Northern Rail 35 Total 1083 Table 6.7 University Public Transport Discounts 2008/09 Ticket Type Validity Commercial Rate University Rate Discount Metrosaver All Zones 12 months Networksaver Ticket 2 zones 12 months /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 93

96 Ticket Type Validity Commercial Rate University Rate Discount 3 zones 12 months All zones 12 months Go North East One Zone 12 months Two Zones 12 months Three + Zones 12 months Stagecoach North East Megarider 12 months Megarider Plus 12 months Arriva Buses All Zones 12 months The scheme is regularly promoted to staff, with details included in staff induction packs. The possibility of extending the discounted annual tickets for rail travellers is to be discussed in 2009 with Northern Rail via the Travel Plan Coordinator. Measure 9. Discounted Public Transport Scheme Summary Target groups Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale Discounted public transport passes for staff to buy through monthly salary deductions Car Drivers and Public Transport Users, Staff High Medium (scheme administration and potentially subsidised discounts) Travel Plan Coordinator, HR On-going scheme and promotion, investigate extension to rail tickets by early 2009 Measure 10 Public Transport Information & Incentives 6.56 The Travel Plan Update aims to continue to change staff and student travel behaviour by giving them the option of alternative modes The University uses information and incentives alongside the existing rewards (see discounted public transport scheme above) to encourage employees and students to shift away from the individual car towards public transport. The University has used public transport information from Nexus and public transport operators, making timetables and ticket information widely available in staff break out areas, information points and staff / student restaurants. The University s internet page 29 already offers travel information and links to various public transport pages and the Newcastle Journey Planner run by Nexus 30. This information continues to be regularly updated on the University Estate Support Service website The University Travel Plan Co-ordinator is also planning on producing a Newcastle University site specific travel guide which will show how to get to central campus by sustainable modes of transport. The guide will be produced once further analysis of how people access the university, the signage on campus and website information. The site specific travel guides will be made available on the internet / intranet for download or printing. The guides will also be given to staff joining the University and distributed to students at Freshers fairs and similar events /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 94

97 6.59 Targeting staff that drive to work directly, the University has undertaken several promotional events over the last couple of years which have targeted motorists to leave their cars at home and use public transport or sustainable modes. Measure 10. Public Transport Information & Incentives Summary Target groups Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale Public transport information, site specific transport guides & marketing operation targeting car drivers Car drivers, public transport users, Staff and students High Medium (budget for site specific guides, secure help from NCC, Nexus and public transport operators) Travel Plan Coordinator Public transport information on website and regular updates. On-going. Site specific travel leaflets to be produced by mid Promotional events targeting car drivers. Measure 11 Working in Partnership with Public Transport Operators 6.60 The University has been working with Newcastle City Council, Nexus and the major public transport operators. The University is one of the founding members of the Tyneside Travel Partnership (TTP). The objectives of the partnership include: Working with partnership members on collaborative projects to raise awareness a joint promotional event with members of the TPP on sustainable travel The Cleaner Greener Travel Event held in October 2007; Gathering information via surveys and data collection on modal shifts within the partnership organisations; Sharing good practice with regards to sustainable travel; and Collaborating with partnership members to enable joint working with key stakeholders to improve access to sustainable travel act and as a pressure group to bring about value for money on public transport Measure 11. Working in Partnership with Public Transport Operators Summary Joint working with Newcastle City Council, Nexus and public transport operators. Member of the Tyneside Travel Partnership Target groups Car Drivers, Public Transport Users, Staff and Students Impact Medium Difficulty Medium Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator Timescale On-going, TP Coordinator to continue to take part in Newcastle wide Travel Plan network activities /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 95

98 Encouraging cycling and walking 6.61 The University recognises the importance of a comprehensive package of walking and cycling measures to increase the proportion of active journeys to and from the university campus In addition to extra secured cycle parking and lockers and improved access to showers and changing rooms, the University will also give staff access to a Cycle to Work scheme (sometimes known as a Boost scheme) and encourage staff and students to cycle and walk to the campuses. Measure 12 Discounted Cycles and Equipment (Cycle to Work Scheme) 6.63 The Cycle to Work Scheme allows employees to purchase cycles and cycling equipment through an interest free loan facility which is exempt from income tax The Cycle to Work Scheme was introduced in May 2007 as an incentive to encourage more staff to consider a modal shift to cycling from less sustainable forms of transport. Since that date all regular employees have had an opportunity to join the scheme in May/June 2007, September / October 2007 and May / June During the time that the scheme has been opened, 177 employees registered online. The total order value reached 116,370, with the bikes alone costing 98,443. The average voucher per employee worked out at approximately Staff can save anywhere between 29.4% and 41% depending on their own personal circumstances In terms of the university, savings vary between 9.4% and 11% which again depends on the personal circumstances of the employee The scheme is now open all year round. The increase in staff cycling to work (up from 6.2% in 2006 to 9.1% in 2008) reflects the popularity of this scheme. It is expected that the number of cyclists joining the scheme will continue to increase. Measure 12. Discounted Cycles and Equipment (Cycle to Work Scheme) Summary Discounted cycles and equipment with interest free loan Target groups Car drivers, cyclists, Staff Impact Medium Difficulty Medium (set-up, budget and scheme management) Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator, HR Timescale Scheme established in May On-going. Measure 13 Cycling Information and Promotion 6.69 The Newcastle City cycle route map is available on the University website. The University is still to produce a map which details cycle routes within the campus, although it is likely this will be produced in conjunction with the improvements to cycle and pedestrian routes (part of the Masterplan) A Bicycle User Group (BUG) has also been formed at Newcastle University and has its own webpage on the University intranet system (see It is through consultation with the BUG that the need for cycle parking and facilities has been and continues to be identified. The last BUG Survey of Campus was undertaken in October 2008, in which the following areas were identified as potential locations for cycle parking: Area beneath the Fine Art Building; Rear of Merz / Percy Quad; Rear of Devonshire Building / Claremont Tower; Front of King George VI Building; Student Union Building; and Rear of Herschel Building /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 96

99 6.71 The Travel Plan Coordinator will continue to ensure that the group remains active and that it is consulted regularly on cycling issues and involved in promoting cycling to University staff and students The university has participated in sustainable travel events that encompass a wider audience and wider events such asworld Environment Day and has also promoted sustainable travel at staff Welcome Events and staff Benefits Events. Measure 13. Cycling Information and Promotion Summary Target groups Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale Cycle route map, bicycle user group and cycling events Car drivers, Cyclists, Staff and students Medium Low (small budget for promotional material and events) Travel Plan Coordinator Campus Cycle route map made available on campus and on website by late BUG: On-going. Sustainable travel events: On-going Measure 14 Encouraging Walking 6.73 The University is currently in the process of an extensive redevelopment programme, which aims to create a more pedestrian friendly environment. This, in turn, will encourage walking to and from the campus Improved signage has already been implemented to help staff, students and visitors choose the best walking routes through central campus. Signs give directions to main Newcastle interest points such as City Centre, Railway Station and Bus Station The University has also ensured that Newcastle walking maps produced by the Council are available to staff and students on campus. The walking map is available at the following link: The Travel Plan Coordinator has also ensured that pedometers have been given out at sustainability events and discounted safety equipment is also available for purchase at the student union shop. Measure 14. Encouraging Walking Summary Signage, walking maps, pedometers and promotional events Target groups Car drivers, pedestrians, Staff and Students Impact Medium Difficulty Low (small budget for promotional material and events) Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator, Facilities (signage) Timescale Signage: on-going and with redevelopment programme Walking maps and pedometers made available by April Will continue to be updated. Measure 15 Targeting New Relocating Staff 6.77 The University has a high turnover of research and academic staff and many new recruits relocate to the Newcastle area when they start working for the University The Travel Plan Coordinator has worked with the HR Department, all new staff receive public transport, walking and cycling information, as well as a specific information sheet explaining the fact that parking on campus is limited. The information provided also contains advice on which areas in Newcastle are best served by public transport or cycle paths for people travelling to the University. The information is provided to them at both their welcome event and when they receive their official appointment letter. Measure 15. Targeting New Relocating Staff Summary Induction pack with specific advice on travel and relocation Target groups New staff members /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 97

100 Measure 15. Targeting New Relocating Staff Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale Medium Low Travel Plan Coordinator, HR Public transport information and walking maps made available in January 2007 and relocation advice sheet made available and distributed to all new recruits by mid On going. Addressing Business Needs 6.79 The Travel Plan will continue to address travel patterns for University staff during the day, considering staff travelling for work and University service vehicles. Measure 16 Travelling for Work 6.80 In 2008, 13.6% of respondents said that their car was essential for their work. Of those, 91% of respondents said that they use a car to travel to work. Similar to the 2006 and 2004 survey results, there is a close link between the need to use a car for work and the fact that staff will then decide to drive regularly to ensure they can travel for business during the day when they need to Although some car use during the day is necessary for the University, it is possible to monitor mileage claims and the use of public transport by staff and promote more sustainable modes of transport for business travel as well At present, the University does not monitor business travel, as each department is in charge of its own staff travel claims. In 2009, the Travel Plan Coordinator will investigate how business mileage can be monitored The University currently doesn t own pool cars for staff to use whenever they need to travel for work. The Travel Plan Coordinator will however pursue discussions with the Council to establish a Newcastle wide car club from which the University would benefit by being able to use club vehicles during the day. Measure 16. Travelling for Work Summary Business travel monitoring and target setting, investigate car club option Target groups Business travel, staff travelling for work Impact Medium Difficulty Medium - High Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator Timescale Business travel monitoring and targets to be established by mid 2009 Measure 17 University Vehicles 6.84 The University currently owns service vehicles to deliver materials around campuses, student residences and outlying sites (farms). The University also owns approx. 75 vehicles To ensure that the most efficient vehicles are procured, the University was aiming to develop a policy to encourage the purchase / lease of more fuel efficient, less polluting vehicles. To date, the university is still to develop a policy on low polluting vehicles as the vehicles are not purchased centrally and it is therefore the responsibility of individual departments. Measure 17. University Vehicles Summary Develop University vehicle policy Target groups Business travel, staff travelling for work Impact Medium Difficulty Medium (using leasing agreement timescales) Responsibility Travel Plan coordinator Estate Support Service Timescale Vehicle policy still to be developed /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 98

101 Reducing the Need to Travel 6.86 The University will continue to encourage staff to reduce their need to travel by promoting the use of phone / teleconference facilities, flexible and home working. Measure 18 Video / Phone Conferencing Facilities 6.87 The University currently offers a video conferencing room for staff to use (see although the facilities have not been actively promoted to staff as an alternative to business travel. The Travel Plan Coordinator will attempt to gather additional data and feedback on the use of these facilities, to promote their use more actively through the intranet and posters. Measure 18. Video / Phone Conferencing Facilities Summary Video conferencing facility monitoring and promotion, investigate phone conferencing Target groups Staff, especially those who travel for business Impact Medium Difficulty Medium (data might be difficult to gather as each department manages its own system) Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator Timescale Baseline data about levels of use to be gathered by 2009 Measure 19 Flexible / Home Working 6.88 Some University employees already benefit from flexible working practices. Some people are also employed as home workers (data inputting staff for example). The Human Resource Department is currently working to develop a University wide policy on flexible and home working practices. Measure 19. Flexible / Home Working Summary Flexible and home working policy Target groups Staff Impact Medium Difficulty Medium Responsibility HR Department Timescale Depending on HR progress Implementing the Travel Plan 6.89 For the Travel Plan to continue to achieve its objectives and targets, initiatives will need to be set up, implemented and promoted. To set up and implement the Travel Plan initiatives, the University s Travel Plan Coordinator will work with the Environment and Sustainability Committee, Newcastle City Council and other key organisations in the area. Measure 20 Travel Plan Coordinator 6.90 Lynne Edis is the University s Travel Plan Coordinator. Lynne is based in Estate Support Services and has overall responsibility for developing, implementing and overseeing the Travel plan and Travel Plan Updates. Lynne also receives clerical support from one of her colleagues for the discounted Travel Scheme Time allocated to Travel Plan work for Lynne and her colleague corresponds to approximately 10% of a full-time post. Measure 20. Flexible / Home Working Summary Travel Plan Coordinator appointed to develop and implement the plan Target groups All on campus Impact High Difficulty Medium High (staff time and cost) /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 99

102 Measure 20. Flexible / Home Working Responsibility University Executive Board and Transportation Strategy Group Timescale Appointed. On-going work Measure 21 Environment and Sustainability Committee 6.92 The University established a Transportation Strategy Group in However, this has now been subsumed into an Environment and Sustainability Committee chaired by one of the Pro Vice Chancellors. Members include faculty representation and a lay member of Council, as well as the head of Facilities Management in ESS. A copy of the Environment and Sustainability Committee Terms of Reference, a list of the members of the committee and its Terms of Reference are contained in Appendix D. Measure 21. Environment and Sustainability Committee Summary Group set up and meeting regularly Target groups All on campus Impact High Difficulty Low (set up already from the Transportation Strategy Group) Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator & University Executive Board Timescale Established, meet at least quarterly Measure 22 Travel Plan Resources 6.93 Funding is allocated to the Travel Plan process to allow the Travel Plan Coordinator to develop things such as the car share database, as well as install new cycle parking facilities and showers The University will continue to allocate funds to Travel Plan development, implementation and monitoring. Measure 22. Travel Plan Resources Summary Funds and staff time allocated to Travel Plan development, implementation and monitoring Target groups All on campus Impact High Difficulty Medium - High Responsibility Environment and Sustainability Committee, University Executive Board and Travel Plan Coordinator Timescale Funding and staff-time. On-going Measure 23 Travel Plan Promotion 6.95 For the Travel Plan to achieve its revised targets, staff and students will need to know about the University s travel plan objectives. The Travel Plan Coordinator will continue to produce information and promotional material, as well as organise events to publicise the Travel Plan and its initiatives. Information and Promotional Materials 6.96 The Travel Plan Coordinator will produce a small launch of the revised Travel Plan in This will tie in with the launch of a new salary sacrifice scheme in autumn 2009 and the piloting of a new car club scheme which is scheduled for June The University will also use public transport, cycling and walking information and promotional material available from Newcastle City Council, Nexus and operators to promote alternative modes of transport to staff and students. A site specific leaflet, describing how to travel to the University and encourage staff, students and visitors to use sustainable modes of transport whenever possible will also be produced /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 100

103 Sustainable Travel Events 6.98 The Travel Plan Coordinator will also continue to organise events promoting alternatives to the private car: These are likely to include the following: Travel Plan and initiatives launches; Car share lunches (Autumn 2009); Bike 2 Work Week or Leg It Day (although these events are not ideal as only few staff and students are on campus at these times); Promotion of Sustainable travel at staff welcome / benefit events; Sustainable travel events, such as World Environment Day 6.99 As some of the national or Newcastle City Council led events are organised while most staff and students are on leave / breaks, the Travel Plan Coordinator will adapt the events calendar to tie in with University term times. Tyneside Travel Partnership The University is also a founding member of the Tyneside Travel Partnership. This includes the following organisations: Newcastle University; Northumbria University; Newcastle City Council; Cobalt Business Park; Northern Rock; and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust The Tyneside Travel Partnership has been involved in arranging events such as the Greener Cleaner Travel Event in October Measure 23. Travel Plan Promotion Summary Information and promotional material, internet use, promotional events Target groups All on campus Impact High (raising awareness and Travel Plan profile) Difficulty Medium (small budget and staff time needed) Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator Timescale Launch of the updated Travel Plan initiatives by mid 2009, potential for involvement in promotional events Will include Sustainable Travel events which encompass a larger target audience, for example, World Environment Day. Sustainable Travel also promoted at staff welcome / benefits events and ESS open days. Continue to push forward the Tyneside Travel Partnership. Monitoring and Reviewing the Travel Plan For the University to assess progress towards the Travel Plan targets, modal split results as well as initiatives take-up will need to be monitored. The Environment and Sustainability Committee and the Travel Plan Coordinator will continue to be responsible for reviewing targets and initiatives to adapt the Travel Plan and related policies to emerging needs and issues. The University will report to Newcastle City Council on Travel Plan progress and modal split targets. Measure 24 - Monitoring To assess progress on the Travel Plan, the University will continue to gather modal split data as well as monitor initiatives take-up /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 101

104 Modal split Newcastle University undertook its first comprehensive staff and student travel survey in 2004 and has since undertaken two further surveys in 2006 and The University will continue to monitor progress at the university and will undertake another staff and students survey in 2010/ Parking counts and snap shot surveys (using the internet) will also be used if data is needed during interval years. Initiatives take up The University will also continue to monitor the level of take-up for various Travel Plan initiatives on a yearly basis. This data will allow the Travel Plan Coordinator and the Environment and Sustainability Committee to review initiatives or their format to obtain the best results. The following indicators will continue to be used to monitor the Travel Plan initiatives: Use levels for motorcycle, cycle and car sharing parking facilities; Number of car parking permits issued; Number of car share scheme members; Number of staff using the discounted public transport tickets scheme; and Number of staff using the discounted cycles and cycling equipment (Cycle to Work Scheme) The Travel Plan Coordinator will conduct the monitoring process and report to the Environment and Sustainability Committee every 6 months. Measure 24 - Reviewing The Transportation Strategy Group was in charge of reviewing the Travel Plan process, initiatives and targets in light of the monitoring data. However, as detailed in Measure 21, the Transportation Strategy Group has been subsumed into Environment and Sustainability Committee This committee will continue to review Travel Plan initiatives, which will be dependant on modal split performance. The University will continue to liaise with Newcastle City Council on the Travel Plan progress every year. Modal split data gathered through staff and students surveys will show progress on modal split targets ever second year. For interim years, a summary of the travel plan will give an update on initiatives implemented and staff and students take-up. This could be in the form of a shortened report. Measure 24. Monitoring and Reviewing Summary Information and promotional material, internet use, promotional events Target groups All on campus Impact High (raising awareness and Travel Plan profile) Difficulty Medium (small budget and staff time needed) Responsibility Travel Plan Coordinator Timescale Launch of the updated Travel Plan initiatives by mid 2009, potential for involvement in general promotional sustainable travel and environment events and specifically targeted events to coincide with National Events /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 102

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137 D.1.1 Members of the ESC include: AC Stevenson - Chair; R Hull Lay Member of Council; S M Haile University Sustainability Advisor; J Molineux Head of Facilities; E A Wood School Administrator; J M Amezaga Senior Research Associate; S Davoudi Professor of Environmental Policy and Planning; D Manning Director of Institute for Research on Environment and Sustainability; A Henderson & R Glencross Environmental and Ethical Officers Students Union; and L Edis Head of Customer Services and Administration / Travel Plan Co-ordinator D.1.2 The Terms of Reference for the Environment and Sustainability Committee are: To define the strategy of the University in relation to environment and sustainability issues, with the aim of continuous improvement in environmental performance; To develop and continually review policies which will enable the strategy to be met, including, Sustainability Policy, Environment Policy, Energy Policy, Waste Policy,, Corporate Social Responsibility; To identify and prioritise targets to achieve the policy objectives taking into account current and future legal and regulatory requirements, cost, sensitivity and associated risk; To review strategies, policies and procedures developed by others within the University, to ensure that environmental impacts and sustainability issues are considered in all University operations; To improve lines of communication with staff, students, visitors and other stakeholders, recognising the importance of promotion and individual awareness in achieving sustainability goals and improving environmental performance; To learn from existing examples of good practice in the HE sector, and to share achievements with appropriate networks; In line with the University s mission statement, to develop links with regional stakeholders; and To work towards implementation of an environmental management system which will ultimately ensure continual improvement in the University s environmental performance and support the above terms of reference /Newcastle Uni TP Update - Final.doc 135

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142 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Newcastle General Hospital Travel Plan Framework CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 3 2. ACCESS 8 3. TRAVEL PLAN CO-ORDINATOR 9 4. BUSES RAIL / METRO PEDESTRIANS CYCLISTS CAR SHARING AND CAR PARKING PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL OTHER MEASURES TRAVEL PATTERNS AND BEHAVIOUR TARGETS, MONITORING AND REVIEW ACTION PLAN SUMMARY 40 APPENDICES A B C D E Existing Travel Plan Documents (Text only) St James Metro Timetable 2km walking area plan Newcastle Cycle Map 5km cycling area plan Sanderson Associates 2 January 2009

143 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Newcastle NHS Trust and Newcastle University are working together to propose a redevelopment of the existing Newcastle General Hospital site. The proposed development site is to be known as The Campus for Ageing and Vitality and will focus on research and technology as well as monitoring a number of hospitalised patients. 1.2 Sanderson Associates has been appointed by the Newcastle NHS Trust and Newcastle University to prepare this travel plan framework. 1.3 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality will provide Newcastle with a world-class research and business centre which will look at how we grow old, how we can stay healthy and active as we get older and how we can combat age-related diseases such as Alzheimer s and dementia. 1.4 The Campus forms an important part of Newcastle Science City which aims to help science and business work together for the benefit of the city, the people who live and work here and the rest of the North East. Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University will work in tandem to deliver this development. 1.5 The Institute for Ageing and Health, which is part of Newcastle University and works closely with clinicians from the NHS, is a key element of the Newcastle Science City programme. The Institute is already recognised as a world leader in its field, conducting research to understand ageing and to treat age-related diseases such as Alzheimer s and diabetes. 1.6 The Institute for Ageing and Health, already based on the General Hospital site is leading research on healthy ageing and age-related disorders and is already the best of its kind in Europe. Sanderson Associates 3 January 2009

144 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework 1.7 A Campus for Ageing & Vitality on the General Hospital site will build on this reputation for excellence by providing the very latest medical and research facilities so that the Institute can continue to develop and expand its work. The potential for the Campus is huge and future developments could include an exemplar care home facility which will not only provide first class care facilities but which will also act as a training centre. The Voluntary Sector may also wish to contemplate relocation to the Campus. 1.8 Transforming the Newcastle Hospitals, or TNH for short, is a major building and reorganisation project bringing hospital services together to improve the quality of patient care in the city. It is the result of more than 12 years planning and consultation work by the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 1.9 Over the next few years all acute hospital services including Accident and Emergency, Cancer and Children s Services - will be moved from Newcastle General Hospital to new state-of-the-art facilities now under construction at the Freeman and RVI. A Walk-in Centre will be created to provide treatment and care facilities as part of the development. The NHS Walk-in Medical Centre will offer direct access to a wide range of healthcare expertise and services including fact-to-face consultation, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. There will be a range of walk in services available when you need them. This includes care and treatment for minor injuries and ailments such as cuts, bruises, and sprains, minor head injuries, aches and pains and emergency contraception. Access to GP services or hospital care can also be provided if required. Some tests and investigations as well as various treatments are also available. The Centre will also have clinical facilities to provide outreach clinics and services for women and children. Sanderson Associates 4 January 2009

145 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework 1.10 In accordance with Local and National Government Policies to protect and enhance the environment, this Travel Plan assesses the current situation in the vicinity of the site, and proposes measures to encourage accessibility via a variety of transport modes Both the Newcastle NHS Trust and Newcastle University are fully committed to the provision of an effective Travel Plan, and will ensure that once occupied, there will be a requirement to prepare a detailed Travel Plan to suit specific site operations and local circumstances e.g. Staff travel needs A Travel Plan can bring a number of benefits, including the following: Regular commuters to the site can enjoy improved health, less stress, cost and time savings and a greater travel choice. A reduced demand for car parking, with less congestion and better access for patients and deliveries. The Local Community will welcome the reduced traffic congestion and shorter journey times. The environment will benefit from improved air quality, less noise and dirt, and a reduced impact of wider environmental problems such as global warming The main objectives of the Travel Plan are as follows: To improve, where possible, the accessibility of the site by means other than the single person occupied car. To ensure that the travel plans meets the needs of both the hospital employees and patients/visitors. To make staff and patients aware of the benefits to be derived from the Travel Plan. To minimise the level of vehicular traffic generated by the site. To enable further development to protect and enhance the environment. Sanderson Associates 5 January 2009

146 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework 1.14 The monitoring of the effectiveness of the Travel Plan will be undertaken by the Travel Plan Co-ordinator for the Newcastle NHS Trust. Currently this position is held by David Malone. A biennial progress report will be prepared and will look at the results of target setting, implementation, monitoring and review. The biennial progress report will be made available to the Local Authority The implementation of measures contained within the Travel Plan will be the responsibility of the Travel Plan Co-ordinator The site will benefit from a combined approach to delivery of a Travel Plan for the development. The Trust and Newcastle University already have in place established Travel Plans and are both founder members of the Tyneside Travel Partnership. The development will be included within the existing Travel Plans of both organisations and the measures and targets already being achieved within the existing framework will be implemented on The Campus for Ageing and Vitality ensuring sustainable access is a key factor in its development and operation Detailed travel plans have been carried out for both the current Campus for Ageing and Vitality site which was carried out by Atkins in November 2006 and Newcastle Hospitals which was carried out on 30 th December 2006 by David Malone. Although the Newcastle Hospitals travel plan is generic, it includes the existing Newcastle General Hospital site Both Travel plans include a number of measures that are relevant to this framework document. The relationships formed by these travel plans with Newcastle City Council and various public transport operators will prove invaluable when a full travel plan is produced once the site is operational. Sanderson Associates 6 January 2009

147 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework 1.19 The dedication and commitment of both the Newcastle NHS Trust and Newcastle University is clearly evident in the full travel plans produced for each existing site. Indeed the Newcastle NHS Trust is very much seen as a pioneer for producing and implementing a successful travel plans. Both the Newcastle Hospitals and Campus for Ageing and Vitality travel plans are shown in Appendix A Unfortunately the surveys in these travel plans cannot be used as they do not directly reflect the development proposals. A new staff travel survey will therefore be undertaken at a time when at least 50% of the site is operational. This will then provide a clear picture of the travel habits of staff at the site and enable specific targets to be set The next sections of the plan assess the existing measures which are present on the Hospital Site, and suggest various measures which will be considered once the results of the Staff Survey are available. The Travel plan then concludes by setting out the future monitoring and further development of the Plan. Sanderson Associates 7 January 2009

148 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework 2. ACCESS 2.1 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality is currently being developed to the north of the existing Newcastle General Hospital site approximately 1.5 miles to the west of Newcastle city centre. As acute hospital services are decanted to new facilities at the RVI and Freeman Hospital s development works will begin in areas of the site that are no longer in use. 2.2 Providing a range of travel options for access to the site is an important part of its long-term development. The needs of all must therefore be taken into account including staff, patients and visitors to the site along with the needs of local residents and neighbours. Elements of the site will offer a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year function. Increasing the role of green modes of transport such as bus, cycling and walking will bring overall access benefits through improved travel choices but will also bring wider health benefits too. Such an approach is consistent with the policy approach of Newcastle City Council and the overriding Government Policy as set out in PPG 13: Transport, Newcastle PCT s Director of Public Health Report and NICE Campaign ( Sanderson Associates 8 January 2009

149 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework 3. TRAVEL PLAN CO-ORDINATOR 3.1 It is essential that for a Travel Plan to work successfully a person be appointed as Travel Plan Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator s duties will be to develop, promote, co-ordinate, monitor and review the Travel Plan. The Travel Plan Co-ordinator will prepare a specific Travel Plan based upon this framework document. The Travel Plan Co-ordinator will work to ensure a comprehensive approach to travel. 3.2 David Malone is currently employed as the full time Travel Plan Coordinator for the Newcastle NHS Trust. He (or his successor) will be the Travel Plan Co-ordinator for the development site. 3.3 The Travel Plan Co-ordinator will implement the following initiatives when development has been completed: Based on this framework document, a full travel plan for the site shall be submitted to the council within 9 months of 50% of the site being operational. A new survey shall be undertaken at a time to be agreed with the Local Authority, in order to determine staff travel habits. After the staff survey is completed, the results will be analysed and any areas for improvement will be identified, with specific initiatives being tailored to suit the development. The Travel Plan Co-ordinator shall review the impact of the travel plan biennially after the initial staff survey. The Travel Plan shall have consideration to the various measures set out in the following sections. The Travel Plan Co-ordinator will liaise with the Local Authority and other relevant bodies enabling the Travel Plan to be updated at regular intervals and evolve (where necessary) in relation to local, national and international demands. The Travel Plan Co-ordinator will liaise (where possible) with the patients at the hospital to help promote sustainable measures of travelling to and from the hospital site. Sanderson Associates 9 January 2009

150 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework 4. BUSES 4.1 To the north of the site there is a bus stop on either side of Nuns Moor Road. Services 12 & 36 use these bus stops and are summarised below. 4.2 To the south of the site there are two bus stops on either side of Westgate road. They are all sheltered with seating and timetable displays. These stops serve service numbers 10, 11, 38, 39, 40, 50, 684, 685, 888 and X The site is highly accessible with an extremely high frequency of services. The services provided to the site can be accessed at a number of locations from the north, south, east and west of the site by means of interchange from Metro services or other bus services also operating with high level frequencies. 4.4 Bus services link the NGH to Newcastle Central Station. St. James Metro station which is 1 mile from the NGH site is also linked by bus services. There are many bus services stopping in the vicinity of the NGH site. A comprehensive breakdown of services is available in Table Full bus timetables for the above services can be found at Sanderson Associates 10 January 2009

151 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework TABLE 1 ACCESSIBILITY SUMMARY THE CAMPUS OF AGEING & VITALITY SERVICE NO. FREQUENCY AREAS COVERED BY SERVICE 4 30 mins Metro Centre, Whickham View, Scotswood, Benwell Shops, NGH, Fenham, Cowgate 10/11 Haymarket, Monument, Central Station 12 St. James, Monument, Manors, Byker, Wallsend 32 Haymarket, Longbenton, Four lane Ends 36 Central Station, Monument, Haymarket 38 Central Station, Monument, Haymarket 39/40 St. James, Monument, Manors, Byker, Wallsend 10 mins North Kenton, Kenton Shops, Kenton Park Shops, Haymarket, John Dobson Street, Pilgrim Street, Monument, Central Station, NGH, West Road, Denton Burn, Slatyford, Lemington Road Ends, West Denton Park 7/8 mins Fenham, Wingrove Road, Nuns Moor Road, NGH, Barrack Road, Monument, Manors, Byker, St. Anthony s, Walker Bus Terminal, Low Walker, Wallsend 30 mins Monument, Market Street, St. Thomas Street, RVI, Dental Hospital, Spital Tongues, BBC Centre, NGH, Elswick, Cruddas park, South Benwell, Benwell Shops, Benwell Village, Fenham, Cowgate, Blakelaw, Kenton Bar, Kenton Bar Estate, North Kenton, Fawdon, Coxlodge, Gosforth High Street, South Gosforth, DSS Longbenton, Four Lane Ends 8 mins Grainger Street, Newgate Street, Gallowgate, Barrack Road, New Mills, Walter Terrace, Studley Terrace, Nuns Moor Road, NGH, Wingrove Road, Fenham Hall Drive, Netherby Drive. 10 mins Whickham View, Benwell Village, NGH, Central Station, Monument, Pilgrim Street, John Dobson Street, Haymarket, Sandyford, Cradlewell, Coast Road Corner House, Freeman Hospital 5 mins Dumpling Hall, Lemington Road Ends, Denton Burn, West Road, NGH, Newcastle St. James, Newcastle Monument, New Bridge Street, Manors, Byker, Welbeck Road, Church Walk Shops, Walker Bus Terminal, Low Walker, Wallsend Sanderson Associates 11 January 2009

152 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework 50 St. James, Haymarket 85 St. James, Haymarket X84/684 St. James, Haymarket 685 St. James, Haymarket 888 St. James, Haymarket, Central Station X82 St. James, Haymarket 60 mins Lemington, South Benwell, Benwell Shops, NGH, BBC TV Centre, Spital Tongues, Dental Hospital, RVI, St. Thomas Street, Percy Street, St. James, BBC TV Centre, Fenham, Slatyford, Denton Burn, Lemington Road Ends, West Denton 60 mins Eldon Square, Central Station, St. James, NGH, West Road, Denton Burn, Lemington Road Ends, Walbottle, Throckley, Heddonon-the-Wall, Horsley, Corbridge, Hexham 90 mins Eldon Square, St. James, NGH, West Road, Denton Burn, Lemington Road Ends, Walbottle, Throckley, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Wylam, Ovingham, Ovington 60 mins Eldon Square, St. James, NGH, West Road, Denton Burn, Lemington Road Ends, Walbottle, Throckley, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Horsley, Corbridge, Hexham, Haydon Bridge, Barden Mill, Haltwhistle, Greenhead, 2 journeys / day Brampton, Carlisle Metro Centre, Eldon Square, Newcastle Coach Station, St. James, NGH, Denton Burn, Throckley, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Horsley, Corbridge, Hexham, Haydon Bridge, Whitfield, Alston, Nenthead 20 mins Eldon Square, St. James, NGH, Denton Burn, Lemington Road Ends, Walbottle, Throckley Leazes, Throckley 4.6 It can be seen from the above table the site is well served by bus services. However, on going discussions between the Trust and University and bus operators mean that improvements to services will be made if necessary. 4.7 Only when the development is at least 50% operational and staff surveys have been carried out will the Trust and University and University be aware if improvements can be made to suit staff and visitors. 4.8 A Hopper service currently exists between the NHS hospital sites in Newcastle, this service will remain when the proposed development is Sanderson Associates 12 January 2009

153 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework completed. A proposed improvement to the Hopper service will see larger vehicles in operation with longer operating times and these will be accessible to staff, patients and visitors, thereby limiting dependence on the private car to make trips between sites. 4.9 Proposed Initiatives In order to encourage the use of the existing bus services it is proposed to prominently display route maps, timetables, plus ticket and special offer information at the main building entrances and at staff areas. It will be the responsibility of the Travel Plan Co-ordinator to make sure the information is kept up to date to promote the use of these services. The Trust and University will liaise with public transport operators to secure discounts for staff and where appropriate effect changes to timetables and routes. The Trust and University will work closely with Nexus and the bus operators to bring about improvements to the existing bus network, including geographical network coverage and the times of operation (evenings, weekends etc). This will utilise data obtained through the travel plan monitoring surveys. A travel information pack including public transport information and location maps of nearby services will be provided to all new members of staff and will also be offered to all existing members of staff via staff newsletters and message boards. As part of the development proposals improvements will be made to the bus stops and shelter provision. Public transport information will be sent to patients with their appointment documentation. The Trust currently provides a shuttle service for staff to access RVI, Freeman Hospital and NGH to carry out cross-site working. This service will remain and serve the proposed campus and is subject to review to be implemented as a public service. The site will also be accessible for the LinkUp Service vehicles and the Link Up and Taxi Link services will be actively promoted. Sanderson Associates 13 January 2009

154 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework As part of the Trust and University s commitment to the Tyneside Travel Partnership, postcode data is collected biennially by all partners and this information will be used to influence operators to provide improved services to major sites. Sanderson Associates 14 January 2009

155 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework 5. RAIL / METRO 5.1 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality is located approximately 1.5 miles from Newcastle Central train station. The Central Station provides access from a wide geographical area using the local train network from the west and is also on the east coast mainline. The Central Station also benefits form a metro station that is served from all areas on the Metro network. 5.2 The public transport network across Tyne and Wear will enable a large contingent of potential users to access the site in less than one hour and/or with only one change. 5.3 Newcastle central train station is a key stop on the east cost main line. It has a total of 12 platforms and is linked to the majority of the country with regular services to London, York, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester and Liverpool as well as many other major cities and towns. 5.4 The major routes this station serves includes the Cross Country route operated by Cross Country trains, the Glasgow South Western Line operated by First ScotRail, the North TransPennine route operated by First TransPennine express, the East Coast Main Line operated by National Express and the Durham Coast Line, Tees Valley Line and Tyne Valley Line which are all operated by Northern Rail. 5.5 A journey planner that links Newcastle central train station to all operational train stations in the country can be used by logging on to The closest metro station to the site is St James which is approximately 1 mile from the site. This would take a pedestrian Sanderson Associates 15 January 2009

156 The Campus for Ageing and Vitality Travel Plan Framework approximately 20 minutes to walk or a cyclist approximately 5 minutes to cycle. 5.7 St James Metro station is located on the Tyne & Wear Metro Yellow Line (St James South Shields). The Tyne & Wear Metro is operated by Nexus. Metro stations are well accessed by the bus services described earlier with high frequency and this provides scope for a wider catchment area. All of these Metro Stations are situated on the Yellow Line or Green Line 5.8 A table summarising the services provided at the St. James Metro station is below, with full timetables provided in Appendix B. First Trains To Mon-Fri Sat Sun South Shields 06:02 06:17 07:08 Sanderson Associates 16 January 2009