Northumbria University. Travel Plan Update Northumbria University

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1 Northumbria University Travel Plan Update Northumbria University Travel Plan Update

2 Northumbria University Travel Plan Update Contents Amendments Record This document has been issued and amended as follows: Status/Revision Revision description Issue Number Approved By Date Draft 1 SP 21/12/ Draft Final 2 JQ 13/02/2013 Draft Final 2 3 JQ 07/03/2013 Final 4 SP 14/03/2013 JMP Consultants Limited Rotterdam House 116 Quayside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 3DY T F E newcastle@jmp.co.uk Job No. NEA5031 Report No. 1 Prepared by SS Verified JQ Approved by SP Status Final Issue No 4 Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 2 NEA Northumbria University Date 14 th March 2013

3 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION... 8 What is a Travel Plan?... 8 Benefits of a Travel Plan... 8 The History of Travel Planning at Northumbria University... 9 Northumbria University Background Policy Background EXISTING CONDITIONS City Campus Coach Lane Campus Parking at the University Cycle Parking TRAVEL PLAN MEASURES CURRENT TRAVEL PATTERNS Travel Plan Targets for and performance against Targets Staff origins Staff journey to work Working Patterns Profile of Staff car driver Parking Travel Choices and Opportunities for Behaviour Change Staff public transport users Staff who walk and cycle Student Travel Patterns Study Patterns Study hours Profile of Student Car Drivers Travel choices and behaviour change Student passenger transport users Students who walk and cycle MEASURING CARBON EMISSIONS Introduction Methodology Results Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

4 Tables and Figures Table 2.1 Haymarket First / Last Trains Table 2.2 Haymarket Service Frequency Table 2.3 Manors First / Last Trains Table 2.4 Manors Service Frequency Table 2.5 Selected Metro Ticket Options Table 2.6 Uptake of Staff Discounted Public Transport Tickets by Year Table 2.7 below identifies patronage numbers since It can be seen that patronage has declined between 2009 and. It should be noted though that figures for students accessing the Campus on foot have significantly increased 2010, suggesting that there has been a shift to walking from shuttle bus use. Table 2.7 Inter Campus Shuttlebus Patronage figures Table 2.8 Four Lane Ends First / Last Trains Table 2.9 Four Lane Ends Service Frequency Table 2.10 Car Parking Spaces at the University Table 2.11 Car Parking Spaces Classifications Table 3.12 Travel Plan Action Plan Performance Summary 2010/ Table 4.1 Modal split information, for both and students from Table 4.2 Comparison of 2010/11 Travel Plan update targets for and Travel Plan Survey findings for Staff Table 4.3 Comparison of Modal Split data for and students from data collected in Travel Plan Surveys from 2007 to Table 4.4 Modal split comparison by Campus for Table 4.5 Modal split comparison by Campus for students Table 4.6 Modal split comparison by area for all and students Table 4.7 Modal split comparison by areas for all Table 4.8 Modal split comparison by area for all students Table 4.9 Staff Origins Table, comparison with origin data from Travel Plan Surveys 2009, 2010 and Add an extra column Table 4.10 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2011 and Distance travelled to work All Table 4.11 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2011 and Journey duration travelled to the University All Table 4.12 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2011 and Journey duration from the University All students Table 4.13 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2010 and Days worked per week Table 4.14 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2010 and Staff start times Table 4.15 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2010 and Staff finish times Table 4.16 Age Groups All Staff Table 4.17 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2010 and Distance travelled to work Staff Car Driver Table 4.18 Comparison of 2009, 2010 and Duration of Staff Journeys to the University Table 4.19 Comparison of 2009, 2010 and Duration of Staff Journeys from the University Table 4.20 Times per month car drivers use their car to travel to work Travel Survey 53 Table 4.21 Parking Permits Staff Car Driver Both Campuses Table 4.22 Parking Permits Staff Car Driver City Campus Table 4.23 Parking Permits Staff Car Driver Coach Lane Campus Table 4.24 Need to use the car for work car drivers Table 4.25 Willingness to car share - Staff Car Drivers Table 4.26 Incentives to encourage cycling Staff Car Drivers Table 4.27 Distance travelled to work Staff public transport users Table 4.28 Time taken to travel to work Staff public transport users Table 4.29 Time taken to travel from work Staff public transport users Table 4.30 Type of public transport tickets used - Staff public transport users Table 4.31 Willingness to consider cycling and walking Staff public transport users Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 4 NEA Northumbria University

5 Table 4.32 Distance travelled to work - who walk and cycle Table 4.33 Student origins, postal area data all students Table 4.34 Comparison of distance travelled to the University All students 2009, 2011, Table 4.35 Comparison of journey duration travelled to the University - All students 2009, 2011, Table 4.36 Comparison of the journey duration from the university All students 2009, 2011, Table 4.37 Comparison of days studying at the University per week all students Table 4.38 Comparison of start time - All students Table 4.39 Comparison of finish times All students Table 4.40 Age groups All students Table 4.41 Distance travelled to the university Student car drivers Table 4.42 Journey duration to University Student car drivers Table 4.43 Journey duration from the University Student car drivers Table 4.44 Times per month student car drivers use their car to travel to the University Travel Survey Table 4.45 Main reason for travelling by car to the University Student car driver Table 4.46 Incentives to encourage cycling Student car driver Table 4.47 Distance travelled to the Campus Student passenger transport users Table 4.48 Time taken to travel to Campus Student passenger transport users Table 4.49 Comparison of type of passenger transport tickets student passenger transport users 2009, Table 4.50 Willingness to consider cycling and walking Student passenger transport users Table 4.51 Distance travelled to the Campus - Students who walk and cycle Table 4.52 Time taken to Travel to Campus Students who walk and cycle Table 5.1 Conversion Factors Table 5.2 Total Annual Volume of Commuter Generated Emissions (Kg CO2e) Table 5.3 Total Annual Volume of Commuter Generated Emissions (Kg CO2e) by Mode Table 5.4 Total Annual Volume of Commuter Generated Emissions (Kg CO2e) per Person Table 6.1 Comparison of survey results and targets from 2010/11 update to 2014 targets Table 6.2 City Campus Staff and Student Targets 2013/ Table 6.3 Coach Lane Staff and Student Targets 2013/ Table 6.4 Measure 1 Cycle and Motorcycle Facilities for City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. 84 Table 6.5 Measure 2 Managing the demand for parking Table 6.6 Measure 3 - Car Share Scheme Table 6.7 Measure 4 Inter Campus Shuttle Bus Service Table 6.8 Measure 5 Inter University corporate public transport scheme Table 6.9 Measure 6 Public Transport Information and Incentives Table 6.10 Measure 7 Partnership Working Table 6.11 Measure 8 - Promote cycling Table 6.12 Measure 9 - Promote Walking Table 6.13 Measure 10 University vehicle fleet Table 6.14 Measure 11 - Promote Walking Rental Cars, Taxis and Pool Cars Table 6.15 Measure 12- Reducing the Need to Travel Table 6.16 Measure 13- Implementing the travel plan Table 6.17 Measure 14- Travel Plan promotion Table 6.18 Measure 15- Monitoring and Reviewing the Travel Plan Table 6.19 Measure 16 - Managing Carbon Emissions Table 6.20 Measure 17 - Mode split targets for specific Faculties and Departments Table 6.21 Revised Travel Plan Action Plan 2013/ Figure 1.1 Northumbria University Campus Locations Figure 1.2 City Campus Layout Figure 1.3 Coach Lane Layout Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

6 Figure 2.1 Cycle Routes City Campus Figure 2.2 Tyne and Wear Metro Map Figure 2.3 North East Rail and Tyne and Wear Metro Network Map Figure 2.4 Cycle Routes Coach Lane Campus Figure 4.1 Staff mode choice by origin Figure 4.2 Student mode choice by origin Appendices APPENDIX A Inter campus shuttle bus timetable APPENDIX B Breakdown of University Fleet Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 6 NEA Northumbria University

7 Executive Summary The University is delighted to report that overall single occupancy car use by and students has decreased since the published 2010 Travel Plan Update. City Campus has exceeded the 25% target set for single occupancy car drivers as well as the student target of 22% for the same mode of travel. Coach Lane Campus has also seen a decrease in single occupancy car use by both its and students and both Campuses have seen an increase in the use of public transport, cycling and walking since Whilst these results show that with continued travel planning and investment in facilities modal shift can be made, the University is aware that there are still areas where further improvement can be achieved and that support and measures for sustainable travellers needs be maintained. The University recognises the different operational needs of the Faculty based at Coach Lane which to some degree explains the higher use of cars when compared to that of the City Campus. Whilst there is a Metro station some 15 minute s walk away there is only one public bus service which serves the Campus. Added to the make-up of students from wide and differing postcode areas and the need to attend off site more frequently (see section 4) than City-based and students, it is strongly believed that this Campus s results are misaligning the overall successful results. Therefore the University has set individual targets for both its City and Coach Lane Campuses in this latest Travel Plan Update which reflect the importance of the need to further increase the use of sustainable travel proportionately. For the first time the University has published individual areas performance by our Faculties and Departments. Business travel affects local environments and this update highlights the work the University has undertaken to measure and manage such journeys. Aligning carbon dioxide emissions with transport and travel will feature in the University s carbon management strategy. Recognising the overall impact of travel on the environment is a key part of the University s commitment to both local transport planning and environmental sustainability therefore carbon dioxide emissions from travelling to the University are included in this update. We hope you find this Travel Plan Update useful and informative, which showing both the University s efforts in increasing sustainable travel whilst setting out its continued support to reduce the reliance on single occupancy car use. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

8 1 Introduction 1.1 This document is the Travel Plan Update. The update provides information about: The facilities and infrastructure at the University of Northumbria Campuses, including changes in facilities and infrastructure since 2010, The findings of the Autumn and student travel survey, Performance against the Travel Plan Targets, set in the 2010/11 Travel Plan Update. Travel Plan Targets for 2014 and the measures anticipated to achieve these targets. Finally an assessment of carbon dioxide emissions produced by commuter trips to and from the University. What is a Travel Plan? 1.2 A travel plan is a general term for a package of measures tailored to the needs of an individual site or organisation and aimed at promoting more sustainable, cleaner travel choices and reducing reliance on the car. 1.3 It involves the development of a set of mechanisms, initiatives and targets that together can enable an organisation to reduce the impact of travel and transport on the environment, whilst also bringing a number of other benefits to an organisation as an employer, and to. 1.4 The Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) define a travel plan as: a long term management strategy for an occupier or site that seeks to deliver sustainable transport objectives through positive action and is articulated in a document that is regularly reviewed. 1.5 A travel plan is therefore a dynamic process that will grow and develop with time and in accordance with the changing circumstances of a site and the environment in which it located. Benefits of a Travel Plan 1.6 Experience shows that the benefits accruing from a Travel Plan can be extensive. For the organisation a Travel Plan can: Contribute towards securing permission for a new development, as Local Planning Authorities often attached conditions to permissions requiring the implementation of a Travel Plan; Solve problems caused by demand for car parking; Save money on the cost of providing and maintaining parking spaces; Assure parking for those with most need to access a vehicle; Make land used for car parking available for other uses; Solve problems caused by traffic congestion on and around the site; Enable more visitors to access the site sustainably; Provide a better experience for visitors travelling to the site; Improve the image with both visitors and neighbours; Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 8 NEA Northumbria University

9 Improve health and reduce absenteeism; Assist with recruitment and retention of by making journeys easier and cheaper; Provide opportunities to build healthy exercise into daily life; Wider environmental benefits of reduced air pollution and noise levels; To reduce social exclusion for those unable to afford a car; Improve punctuality by reducing congestion delays and supporting more reliable means of transport; and Reduce corporate overheads by minimising business travel. Align carbon management and travel The History of Travel Planning at Northumbria University 1.7 In 2005, Newcastle City Council requested that a Travel Plan be developed for Northumbria University. This document was prepared in support of the planning application for the then proposed City Campus East development. 1.8 The Travel Plan produced in 2005 established the base line modal splits for the and students travelling to the University. It also established targets going forward and a comprehensive monitoring strategy. 1.9 Then travel plan objectives were updated following travel plan updates. These updates maintained objectives which are fundamental to realising modal targets. The University is aware that one of the largest transportation challenges facing the City of Newcastle, the Tyne and Wear City Region and the UK as a whole is reducing road traffic and associated greenhouse gases emissions and congestion. Northumbria University recognises that it has a responsibility to make a significant contribution to the above by working to reduce the number of car users travelling to and from the University on a daily basis The main objectives of the University Travel Plan are to: Reduce car traffic to University sites and contribute to the reduction of congestion in the areas around the Campuses; Encourage the use of more sustainable modes of transport by and students; Reduce the impact of necessary traffic on the local environment; Protect the environment through the reduction of harmful emissions and contribute to the improvement of local air quality; Improve quality of life for people on and around the Campuses; Promote healthier and more active lifestyle for and students; and Improve road safety on and around the Campuses A and student travel survey was undertaken in 2007 to assess the progress against the modal split targets established in Results from the surveys showed that the implementation of the Travel Plan had been successful with the 2005 targets surpassed. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

10 1.12 During this period, results from the travel survey showed a 12.8% reduction in the number of travelling to work by private car. Correspondingly the travel survey showed an increase in public transport usage of 12.4% and by cycling by 1.5%. This was considered to be as a result of a strong parking management policy, supported by measures which encouraged the use of more sustainable modes of transport It was more difficult to assess the impact the Travel Plan had on student travel patterns due to the low response rate. However the available information indicated that student travel patterns remained relatively stable, with just over 25% of students travelling by private car and just over 40% of students using public transport to get to the University New travel surveys were undertaken in 2009 and the Travel Plan was updated. The success of the travel planning initiatives over the previous years, justified the establishment of ambitious targets for further modal shift towards sustainable modes. The targets consisted of 20 and 19.5% of students would be travelling to the University by car by However following travel surveys undertaken in 2010/11 (Autumn 2010 for and Spring 2011 for students) these targets were considered to be unrealistic in their ambition and were revised The revised targets established for are as follows: The University aims to reduce the proportion of single occupancy car journeys to 25%. If this is achieved this will represent a 14.9% reduction since 2005; The University will also aim to increase the proportion of public transport journeys to 48%, walking to 10% and cycling to 7%; The University aims to reduce the proportion of single occupancy student car journeys to 22%. If this is achieved this will represent a 3.3% reduction since 2005; and The University will also aim to increase the proportion of student public transport to 39%, walking to 25% and cycling to 5% The purpose of this update is to assess the success in achieving these targets. It will also review the updated Travel Plan Action Plan revised during the 2011 update. Northumbria University Background 1.18 Northumbria University is an academic institution located in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in the North East of England. The University is an expanding multicultural learning community, with excellent links with further and higher education, industry and commerce throughout the UK, Europe and beyond Renowned for the excellence of its teaching, as well as for preparing students for the world of work, Northumbria also provides research opportunities for professional reflective practice Northumbria has two separate Campuses. The largest, City Campus, is situated in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is itself divided into City Campus East and City Campus West by the Central Motorway. The second Campus, known as Coach Lane Campus, is situated approximately 3 miles from City Campus in Benton The Campus locations in relation to Newcastle City Centre can be seen on Figure 1.1 below: Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 10 NEA Northumbria University

11 Figure 1.1 Northumbria University Campus Locations City Campus 1.22 The largest of Northumbria's Campuses, this is home for all courses in the Faculties of Arts, Design and Social Science, Business and Law, Engineering and Environment, Health and Life Sciences The Newcastle City Campus is in the heart of the city, only a couple of minutes walk from the main shopping areas and leisure facilities City Campus is divided into City Campus East and City Campus West by the Central Motorway. A pedestrian and cycle bridge linking the two was opened in The Campus contains the main University Library, the main Students' Union building, the University Gallery and Sport Central which, with its fully-equipped fitness suite, can be used by students and, members of the public and is home to Newcastle Eagles Basket Ball team The City Campus has a mixture of buildings, from the grandeur of listed buildings such as Sutherland Building and Burt Hall, to the more modern, purpose built Design, Law and Business buildings In 2007 City Campus was expanded with the building of the 100m extension at City Campus East. This purpose-built accommodation houses the Faculty of Design, Law and Business. A stunning footbridge links City Campus East to the established site at City Campus West which underwent major renovation in 2010/11 including the building of a new multi-million pound sports centre. Opened in 2010, this facility contains a four-court hall, spectator seating for 2,500 people, Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

12 150-station fitness suite, exercise/dance studios, teaching rooms, squash courts, fencing room, a 40m sprint training track and a 6 lane 25-metre swimming pool The layout of the City Campus is shown on Figure 1.2 below: Figure 1.2 City Campus Layout & 22 Ellison Place 2 Campus Services 3 Burt Hall 4 Camden Court 5 Clapham House 6 Claude Gibb Hall 7 Drill Hall 8 Ellison Building 9 Ellison Terrace 10 Former Sports Facility 11 Glenamara House 12 Hadrian House 13 Health Centre 14 Library 15 Lipman Building 16 Lovaine Halls and Flats 17 Newcastle Business School & School of Law 18 Newcastle College 19 Newcastle Unitarian Church (Durant Hall) 20 Nixon Hall 21 Northumberland Building 22 Pandon Building 23 Rutherford Hall 24 St James Church 25 School of Design Building 26 Sport Central 27 Squires Annexe 28 Squires Building 29 Squires Workshops 30 Student Support and Wellbeing Centre 31 Students Union 32 Sutherland Building 33 Sutherland House (Security) 34 Trinity Building 35 University Gallery and Baring Wing 36 Victoria Hall 37 Wynne-Jones Centre 38 MEA House Coach Lane Campus 1.29 Coach Lane Campus is home to all students studying Health, Community and Education, and has excellent computing and library services; its own modern Students Union, sports facilities, including indoor courts, a fitness suite, outdoor rugby and football pitches, and an all-weather floodlit pitch. There is also one halls of residence at the site. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 12 NEA Northumbria University

13 1.30 The University's free bus service runs a regular shuttle service between Newcastle City and Coach Lane Campuses, this crucial transport link has been successfully established and funded by Northumbria for many years The layout of the Coach Lane Campus is shown on Figure 1.3 below: Figure 1.3 Coach Lane Layout 1. A Block 2 B Block 3 Berwick Hall 4 C Block 5 CETL Hub 6 Cheviot Hall 7 Clinical Skills Centre 8 D Block 9 Dunelm Hall 10 E Block 11 Elsdon Hall 12 Finchale Hall 13 G Block 14 H Block 15 Hadrian Hall 16 Kielder Hall 17 Library (F Block) 18 Lindisfarne Hall 19 Main Reception 20 Manor House 21 Mitford Hall 22 Monkchester Hall 23 Rothbury Hall 24 Sports Hall 25 Sports Pitches 26 Student Services 27 Students Union Policy Background 1.32 The Travel Plan has been developed in accordance with current transport and travel policy at national, regional and local level. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

14 National Planning Policy National Planning Policy Framework 1.33 The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. It identifies the Government s requirements for the planning system only to the extent that it is relevant, proportionate and necessary to do so. It provides a framework within which local people, and their respective Councils, can produce their distinctive local and neighbourhood plans, which reflect the needs and priorities of their communities Transport policies have an important role to play in facilitating sustainable development but also in contributing to wider sustainability and health objectives. The transport system needs to be balanced in favour of sustainable transport modes, giving people a real choice about how they travel. However, the Government recognises that different policies and measures will be required in different communities and opportunities to maximise sustainable transport solutions will vary from urban to rural areas Encouragement should be given to solutions which support reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and reduce congestion. In preparing Local Plans, planning authorities should therefore support a pattern of development which, where reasonable to do so, facilitates the use of sustainable modes of transport All developments that generate significant amounts of movement should be supported by a Transport Statement or Transport Assessment. Plans and decisions should take account of whether: the opportunities for sustainable transport modes have been taken upon depending on the nature and location of the site, to reduce the need for major transport infrastructure; safe and suitable access to the site can be achieved for all people; and improvements can be undertaken within the transport network that cost effectively limit the significant impacts of the development. Development should only be prevented or refused on transport grounds where the residual cumulative impacts of development are severe NPPF sets out the need for a Travel Plan for all developments that generate a significant amount of movement. The NPPF is supported in its aims by both the Guidance on Transport Assessment, and Good Practice Guidelines: Delivering Travel Plans through the Planning Process which are the best practice guides for the production of reports required through the planning system. The NPPF defines a travel plan as: A long term management strategy for an organisation or site that seeks to deliver sustainable transport objectives through action and is articulated in a document that is regularly reviewed 1.38 The NPPF also states the core planning principles encourage Planning Authorities to: Actively manage patterns of growth to make the fullest possible use of public transport, walking and cycling, and focus significant development in locations which are or can be made sustainable 1.39 Overall NPPF supports any development that can be shown to maximise the sustainable travel credentials of a site, thereby encouraging sustainable development. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 14 NEA Northumbria University

15 Government White Paper: Creating Growth, Cutting Carbon Making Sustainable Local Transport Happen 1.40 The White Paper outlines the vision for a transport system that is an engine for economic growth, but one that is also greener and safer and improves quality of life The UK has legally binding targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 12.5% below 1990 levels by the period 2008 but the Government have set an objective of 20% To achieve this it advocates a wide range of measures to deal with congestion and pollution that need to be implemented at both a national and local level In addition, the White Paper identifies the costs of transport. In particular, the issues surrounding delay, pollution, health problems, and accidents all caused by local congestion As a result, it is stated that access to sustainable travel modes and improving accessibility can make a significant contribution to public health and quality of life. Guidance on Transport Assessment 1.45 The Guidance on Transport Assessment (GTA) includes development thresholds at which point Travel Plans should be prepared. The University is obviously far in excess of this threshold and is therefore crucial that it has a fully operational and effective travel plan GTA states that TPs are becoming an increasingly important tool in the delivery of sustainable outcomes. They provide the mechanism for assessing and managing access to sites. In addition, they can help improve accessibility, both to and from the site, and to local amenities and services. Delivering Travel Plans through the Planning Process 1.47 The document states that Travel plans are an essential tool for delivering sustainable access to new development and they should be seen as an integral part of the wider implementation of an area s sustainable transport strategy The document outlines the key elements to be included in the travel plan document. These include site audit; targets and indicators; a package of measures; management strategy; monitoring and review process; and a detailed action plan In addition, the document makes it clear that given the ongoing nature of travel plans and the need for them to be living documents, requires commitment to an iterative process. Local Planning Policy (LEPs) 1.50 Upon formation, the Coalition Government moved rapidly to remove the regional tier of government in England, with the relocation of regional spatial strategies The policy focus has shifted to the promotion of planning at a local neighbourhood or community scale, at a level to be influenced by local people. This move towards localism serves to strengthen the role of directly elected Local Authorities in determining their own priorities and strategies, and encourages a much stronger partnership with local businesses and local people in delivering the growth and regeneration of their own communities Consequently, as part of this move towards more responsible community led governance, Local Authorities were invited to come together to submit proposals with business leaders to from LEPs in their area. The North East LEP consists of Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead and Durham. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

16 Tyne and Wear Local Transport Plan 3 (LTP3) 1.53 The third LTP for Tyne and Wear comprises a ten-year strategy ( ) encompassing all forms of transport. The strategy will be introduced through a series of three-year delivery plans, the first of which will run from 2011 to The vision for LTP3 is: Tyne and Wear will have fully integrated and sustainable transport network, allowing everyone the opportunity to achieve their full potential and have a high quality of life. Our strategic networks will support the efficient movement of people and goods within and beyond Tyne and Wear, and a comprehensive network of pedestrian, cycle and passenger transport links will ensure that everyone has access to employment, training, community services and facilities In order to achieve this vision five goals have been set: to support the economic development, regeneration and competitiveness of Tyne and Wear, improving the efficiency, reliability and integration of transport networks across all modes; to reduce the carbon emissions produced by local transport movements, and to strengthen our networks against the effects of climate change and extreme weather events; to contribute to healthier and safer communities in Tyne and Wear, with higher levels of physical activity and personal security; to create a fairer Tyne and Wear, providing everyone with the opportunity to achieve their full potential and access a wide range of employment, training, facilities and services; and to protect, preserve and enhance our natural and built environments, improving people s quality of life and creating high quality public places. Education for Sustainable Development 1.56 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a UNESCO initiative with the key theme of sowing the seeds of tomorrow so that future generations can inherit a more sustainable world Through sustainable development ESD aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This vision of development embraces environmental concerns as well as issues such as the fight against poverty, gender equality, human rights, cultural diversity, and education for all ESD outlines how education is the means through which sustainable development can be achieved. It enables people to develop the knowledge, values and skills to participate in decisions about the way we do things, individually and collectively, locally and globally, that will improve the quality of life now without damaging the planet of the future The United Nations Decade for Sustainable Development ( ), for which UNESCO is the lead coordinator, seeks to integrate the values, principles, and practices of ESD into all aspects of education and learning in order to address the social, cultural and environmental challenges we face today. Measuring Scope 3 Carbon Emissions Transport: A Guide to Good Practice 1.60 This document provides higher education institutions (HEIs) with information on how to calculate scope 3 carbon emissions generated by work-related travel. The guidance aims to help higher Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 16 NEA Northumbria University

17 education institutions to adopt efficient and effective data collection practices. Specifically, the document provides guidance to HEIs on: The core principles of calculating emissions generated by work-related travel; Which scope 3 travel emissions should be included in an HEI s scope 3 travel carbon reporting boundary; What information sources can be used to calculate scope 3 travel emissions in the most efficient, effective and accurate manner; and Internal and external stakeholders who may be able to support emissions calculation. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

18 2 Existing Conditions 2.1 This section details the existing accessibility to Northumbria University by a range of transport modes including public transport, walking, cycling and car. 2.2 As the University consists of two distinct Campuses, they will be assessed separately below: City Campus Pedestrian and Cycle Network 2.3 City Campus is located within the City Centre and therefore benefits from an extensive pedestrian and cycle network providing connections to the surrounding residential areas and to commercial and leisure facilities. 2.4 The majority of roads within the City Centre are allocated as advisory cycle routes (shown in yellow on Figure 2.1) that provide connections to dedicated cycle facilities and the National Cycle Network (shown in green or red on Figure 2.1). Figure 2.1 Cycle Routes City Campus Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cycle North East 2.5 The nearest connections to the National Cycle Route network are routes 72 and 14 which run east to west adjacent to the River Tyne. These provide connections across Gateshead, South Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 18 NEA Northumbria University

19 Tyneside, Newcastle and Northumbria. network of cycle routes. They inter-connect into a wider regional and national 2.6 Dedicated cycle facilities exist to the south on Durham Road, Old Durham Road and Bensham Road in Gateshead; to the west on Scotswood Road and Elswick Road; to the north on Great North Road; and to the east on Coast Road and Shields Road. 2.7 The University has made substantial improvements to the pedestrian and cycle networks in recent years. A new foot and cycle bridge linking City Campus East and West opened in This has made access to the site easier for pedestrians and cyclists and provided a good inter-site link. 2.8 In 2010, a scheme to give pedestrian priority on Northumberland Road was completed which provides a safe and desirable access to the main Campus. The scheme was supplemented by restrictions to through traffic from Sandyford Road and therefore reduces the number of vehicles moving within the Campus making cycling and walking more attractive. Public Transport Metro 2.9 City Campus is in close proximity to three Metro stations. Haymarket Station, Monument Station and Manors Station are a short walk (approx 2 mins) from City Campus West and City Campus East respectively. INSERT PHOTO - METRO 2.10 The Metro provides access to locations across Tyne and Wear. Haymarket Station is located on both the green and yellow line and therefore provides connections towards the Airport, the Coast, South Shields and South Hylton. Haymarket Station has no dedicated car parking facilities, but has cycle parking spaces outside the Station; connection to the bus network from the Interchange, and a taxi rank Manors Station is located on the yellow line only and provides direct connections to the Coast, St James and South Shields. The Tyne and Wear Metro Map can be seen on Figure 2.2. Figure 2.2 Tyne and Wear Metro Map Nexus Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

20 2.12 The start and finish times and service frequencies from the nearest stations can be seen in Table below. Table 2.1 Haymarket First / Last Trains Destination First Trains Last Trains Mon - Fri Sat Sun Mon - Fri Sat Sun Sunderland 05:13 05:14 06:19 23:02 23:02 23:02 Pelaw 05:10 05:14 06:13 23:17 23:17 23:17 South Shields 05:10 05:17 06:31 23:24 23:24 23:24 South Hylton 05:17 05:21 06:19 23:39 23:39 23:39 St James 05:52 06:01 07:02 22:40 22:40 22:40 Airport 06:02 06:23 06:47 23:33 23:33 23:33 Table 2.2 Haymarket Service Frequency Frequency Mon - Fri Sat Sun Peak (am/pm) every 3 mins every 6 mins every 8 mins Daytime every 6 mins every 6 mins every 8 mins Evenings every 8 mins every 8 mins every 8 mins Table 2.3 Manors First / Last Trains Destination First Trains Last Trains Mon - Fri Sat Sun Mon - Fri Sat Sun South Shields 05:54 06:05 06:12 22:34 22:34 22:34 Pelaw 05:54 06:05 06:12 22:49 22:49 22:49 St James 06:06 06:16 06:54 23:28 23:28 23:28 Longbenton 05:54 06:05 06:12 23:41 23:41 23:41 Table 2.4 Manors Service Frequency Frequency Mon - Fri Sat Sun Peak (am/pm) every 12 mins every 12 mins every 15 mins Daytime every 12 mins every 12 mins every 15 mins Evenings every 15 mins every 15 mins every 15 mins 2.13 There are a range of available tickets for use on the Metro. Table 2.5 identifies a range of potential options. Reductions on ticket prices can be received by buying online. Further detailed information can be found at Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 20 NEA Northumbria University

21 Table 2.5 Selected Metro Ticket Options Zones Single Daily (before 9:00) Weekly Four Weeks Annual Standard Fares One Two Three ( 440 purchased through the University) Student Fares One Two Three All Zones Inner Newcastle Inner Sunderland Bus 2.14 Given that the Campus is located within the City Centre, a comprehensive network of buses is available. Bus stops exist on a number of routes surrounding the Campus such as John Dobson Street, Sandyford Road, New Bridge Street. The services are too numerous to mention but routes and timetables can be viewed from Importantly there are core bus services from North, South, East and West directions to the city centre Northumbria University currently offers six different discounted public transport tickets for. Since the introduction of discounted public transport (PT) tickets, the University has seen a year on year increase in the uptake of these tickets. Each type of ticket is detailed below and the level of take up is shown in Table 2.6. Table 2.6 Uptake of Staff Discounted Public Transport Tickets by Year Type of Pass Metro Saver Network Card Go-Ahead Pass Stagecoac h Pass Arriva Pass Northern Rail Pass 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/ Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

22 Total For students, in addition to the aforementioned Metro Travel Tickets, there are a number of discounted bus tickets available to students direct from the operators: Arriva Student Saver - for regular travellers on ARRIVA buses in Tyne and Wear who are in full-time higher education; Go North East Get Around Ticket for Go North East passengers in full-time education at school or college; Stagecoach North East UniRider - available to all students in full-time education on all Stagecoach North East buses; and Network Ticketing Student Travelticket - for full-time students travelling on more than one type of transport (Metro/Bus and multiple operators) It should be noted that information on ticketing is provided by all the operators are student Fresher events. Campus Shuttle Bus 2.18 The University runs an inter Campus service allowing free travel for students, and visitors between the Coach Lane and City Campus. Staff and students are required to show valid identification when boarding these buses. The service runs from 07:50 until 21:00, Monday to Friday during term times. Reduced services run during holiday periods. See Appendix A for details of the time table The route covers the Civic Centre, Henderson Hall, Coach Lane Campus West, Four Lanes End Metro, Coach Lane Campus East, Coach Lane Campus West, Portland Road, Stephenson Building and New Bridge Street In 2007/08 the University inter Campus shuttle bus carried approximately 96,000 passengers. At that stage the University invested in excess of 100,000 on new vehicle that were more environmental friendly. At the same time, the existing shuttle bus route changed in order to take into account feedback from users and comments gathered through travel surveys. These changes included: New stops on New Bridge Street, opposite the Manors Metro station (the service does not enter City Campus East due to traffic congestion); An earlier service for City based students who need to get to Coach Lane for a 9am start; and An additional journey to the Coach Lane Campus during the day (achieved by reducing the number of services stopping at Four Lanes End Metro as this was underused in past years) By 2008/09 patronage had increased to 100,000. In 2009/10, surveys identified that passenger numbers had remained in line with the previous year Table 2.7 below identifies patronage numbers since It can be seen that patronage has declined between 2009 and. It should be noted though that figures for students accessing the Campus on foot have significantly increased 2010, suggesting that there has been a shift to walking from shuttle bus use. Table 2.7 Inter Campus Shuttlebus Patronage figures Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 22 NEA Northumbria University

23 Years of operation Patronage figures October 2009 September ,640 October 2010 September , 066 October 2011 September 76, The route has since been revised again in response to users and comments gathered through travel surveys. It now includes a number of Halls of Residence including those constructed in 2011 and additional buses are used at peak times The route and timetable for the Campus Shuttle can be seen at and in Appendix A. Train 2.25 Newcastle Central Station is located approximately one kilometre from the City Campus. The station is located on the East Coast Main Line and therefore provides frequent connections to Scotland and London. Regular services are provided to other national destinations such as Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds. These national services provide frequent connections to local destinations such as Durham, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Northallerton, Thirsk, Morpeth and Alnmouth A number of other regional routes exist such as Sunderland to Carlisle via the MetroCentre and Newcastle to Middlesbrough via Tees Valley A plan showing the north east rail network and its interaction with the Tyne and Wear Metro can be seen on Figure The station has a car park with a capacity for 428 vehicles that operates 24 hours a day. There are 56 cycle spaces located within the station and an excellent taxi service operates from the rank to the front of the station Further information about routing and timetables can be viewed from Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

24 Figure 2.3 North East Rail and Tyne and Wear Metro Network Map Project Mapping Coach Lane Campus Pedestrian and Cycle Network 2.30 Coach Lane is located to the north east of the City Centre within an established residential area and therefore benefits from an extensive pedestrian and cycle network providing connections to the surrounding residential areas and to the city centre A number of roads within the vicinity of the Campus are allocated as advisory cycle routes (shown in yellow on Figure 2.1) that provide connections to dedicated cycle facilities (shown in green or blue on Figure 2.1). Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 24 NEA Northumbria University

25 Figure 2.4 Cycle Routes Coach Lane Campus Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cycle North East 2.32 Dedicated cycle facilities exist to the south of the Campus running along Coast Road to the City Centre and the City Campus. A further route runs east/west connecting to Coast Road and heading towards Gosforth. Public Transport Metro 2.33 Coach Lane Campus is a short walk (approx 15 minutes) from Four Lanes End Metro Station The Metro provides access to locations across Tyne and Wear. Four Lane Ends Station is located on the yellow line only and provides direct connections to the Coast, St James and South Shields. Connections to the green line, and therefore to destinations including the Airport and South Hylton, can be made at a number of stations. The Tyne and Wear Metro Map can be seen on Figure 2.2. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

26 2.35 Four Lane Ends has 475 dedicated car parking spaces on site, which are used as a Park & Ride. It has 18 cycle parking spaces and a further 5 cycle lockers outside the Station and connection to the bus network from the Interchange The start and finish times and service frequencies from Four Lane Ends can be seen in Table 2.7 & 2.8 below. Table 2.8 Four Lane Ends First / Last Trains Destination First Trains Last Trains Mon - Fri Sat Sun Mon - Fri Sat Sun Pelaw 05:53 05:56 06:51 23:29 23:29 23:29 South Shields 05:53 06:30 06:51 23:14 23:14 23:14 St James 05:27 05:38 06:16 22:50 22:50 22:50 Longbenton 05:53 06:30 06:51 00:21 00:21 00:21 Manors 05:53 05:56 06:51 23:50 23:50 23:50 Benton 05:53 05:56 06:51 00:34 00:34 00:34 Table 2.9 Four Lane Ends Service Frequency Frequency Mon - Fri Sat Sun Peak (am/pm) every 12 mins every 12 mins every 15 mins Daytime every 12 mins every 12 mins every 15 mins Evenings every 15 mins every 15 mins every 15 mins 2.37 As stated in Paragraph 2.13, and the accompanying Table 2.5, there are a range of available tickets for use on the Metro. Further detailed information can be found at Bus 2.38 As stated Coach Lane Campus is located a short walk from Four Lane Ends bus interchange and therefore a comprehensive network of buses is available. Bus stops exist on a number of routes surrounding the Campus such as Coach Lane, Front Street and Benton Road, however, buses passing the Coach Lane Campus are restricted to one regular service. The main routes and timetables can be viewed from Campus Shuttle Bus 2.39 As stated in Paragraph 2.17, the University runs a Campus service allowing free travel for students, and visitors between the Coach Lane and City Campus. Detailed information can be found at and in Appendix A Train 2.40 Newcastle Central Station is located approximately four kilometres from Coach Lane Campus and can be accessed by the Tyne and Wear Metro at Four Lane Ends Further information can be seen in Paragraph Further information about routing and timetables can be viewed from Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 26 NEA Northumbria University

27 Parking at the University 2.42 This section of the Travel Plan details the existing parking facilities on the University Campus sites. The University offers car and cycle parking for both and students. Existing Parking Provision 2.43 The University has car parking facilities at both the City and Coach Lane Campuses. The vast majority of University parking is not guaranteed so and students are encouraged to consider alternative modes of transport. The tables (Table 2.9 and 2.10) below show that the level of parking at both Campuses has continued to fall. The total number of parking spaces at the City Campus and Coach Lane Campus since 2007 can be seen in Table 2.9. Table 2.10 Car Parking Spaces at the University Campus City Campus Coach Lane The parking numbers for are further analysed in Table Table 2.11 Car Parking Spaces Classifications Campus Hunt & Park Disabled Visitor & Reserved Guaranteed (private bays) Garages Electric car bays Nursery Bays Total City Campus Campus Hunt and Park Private bays Disabled Bays Visitor bays Private bays Pay and Display Electric car bays Total Coach Lane There are also public car parks available which can be used by, students and visitors. The only new non University car park to open since 2007 is located at the Four Lane Ends Metro station Clearly car parking management aims to reduce and/or keep static the available spaces to car drivers. Disabled Parking 2.47 Northumbria University is committed to ensuring that disabled and students are able to access the University Campuses, in accordance with the Equality Act Holders of Local Authority Disabled / Blue Badge permits are eligible to apply for a University Blue Badge Permit which is free. This permit allows the holder to use the University disabled parking bays on all Campuses As can be seen from Tables 2.9 & 2.10, a total of 47 disabled bays are available at the University, consisting of 25 spaces at City Campus and 22 spaces at Coach Lane. Car Share Bays 2.49 The University has provided two car share bays on the City Campus and is monitoring their use to ascertain the provision of additional bays. At the current time there are no car share bays at the Coach Lane Campus as no demand has been recognised for them.. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

28 2.50 The University at present does not offer a University specific car share database, but does offer permit holders an option to car share. Parking spaces are set aside outside the car sharers building once car sharing arrangements are agreed Staff at the University can also find a car share partner via national car share website Liftshare can be accessed via a link on the University website The University will continue to promote the scheme and provide car share bays in the future as results from the travel survey show that a large proportion of that presently drive to the University would potentially consider sharing lifts to work. The University still operates the car share get you home service and will continue to offer this service in the future. Electric Vehicle Charging Points 2.53 The University has invested in the installation of electric charging posts for three electric vehicles as part of the Plugged in Places Project. This project is designed to bring about an infrastructure for electric vehicles in the region and aid the move towards low carbon, low emission vehicles. There are two spaces with charging posts provided at City Campus and two at Coach Lane Campus. Visitor / Contractor Parking & University Vehicle Fleet 2.54 The University currently has 26 designated visitor parking bays at City Campus which are located near the barrier and these spaces are closely monitored by car parking attendants. There is capacity to have 10 visitor spaces at the Coach Lane Campus and these can be provided on request The University vehicle fleet consists of approximately 15 vehicles used for passenger transport, catering and maintenance. The fleet has a range of power sources including a mixture of gas and petrol powered vehicles, with some powered by diesel. The next fleet vehicle purchase will be an electric vehicle. Future Parking Provision 2.56 The University does not have any plans to increase the total parking capacity at the University and where possible the University will look to reduce / rationalise its parking spaces. The University will continue to monitor parking availability on Campus and / students will continue to be encouraged to travel to the University by sustainable modes. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 28 NEA Northumbria University

29 Car Park Management 2.57 At present, the University operates a parking permit system. Car parking permits are valid Monday to Friday only. The main University car park at the City Campus is required for public use Saturday and Sunday. Staff working at weekends may only park with prior permission There are presently two types of parking permits available for to purchase: Guaranteed Space Permit This entitles to a dedicated parking space in one of the University car parks. In 2006/07, the University charged per year ( including VAT) for a guaranteed parking space. The cost increased by 10% in 2007/08 and has been maintained since to a total of 530 per year ( including VAT); and Hunt & Park Space Permit This enables to park at the University but only if a parking space is available. In 2006/07, non-guaranteed parking permits cost per year ( including VAT). The cost increased by 10% in 2007/08 to 95 ( with VAT) and has been kept at this level since. Staff Permit Numbers 2.59 The University issued 123 guaranteed spaces in 2008, a figure which has remained constant to date, and 476 hunt and park permits for city Campuses and 421 of the same type of permit for Coach Lane. By 2010 the total number of permits issued had fallen from a combined total of 1,021 to 879 representing a move to discourage car use by. Student Permits Numbers 2.60 Student permits are allocated on a needs basis, with mobility issues considered first and then the remaining permits are issued based on distance. At City Campus a maximum of 120 student parking permits are authorised per year. At the Coach Lane Campus the application for permits is unlimited. Enforcement 2.61 The Campus Services team is in overall control of parking administration and policy. Facilities are responsible for the following: Car parking management, procedures, pricing and enforcement; Permit issues; Individual bays; and Visitor parking Access to University car parks is controlled by barrier access at the majority of car parks with some covered by patrol. The University has a fully operational enforcement scheme using fixed penalty fines in a partnership with a local company called Liberty who has access to data from the DVLA. The fine payment goes to Liberty with the University receiving 50% of the parking fine revenue The University invests income from parking charges in promoting more sustainable modes of transport and associated measures. This includes cycle parking for and students, new shower and changing facilities and sustainable travel promotion days. The University will continue to explore new ways to invest the income from parking in sustainable modes of travel. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

30 Cycle Parking 2.64 In, there were approximately 539 cycle parking spaces at City Campus including over 60 secured cycle parking spaces for use. These spaces consist of a mixture of covered and partially covered cycle parking spaces. At the Coach Lane Campus, there are approximately 106 covered or partially covered spaces Current observations of cycle parking utilisation at all the Campuses are estimated to be approximately 95% and therefore provision is considered to meet existing requirements Sustainable travel events to promote cycling are undertaken annually highlighting the benefits of cycling, bike doctor sessions, bicycle data logging, quizzes and maps etc being made available to current and potential cyclists. Shower and Changing Facilities 2.67 Investment in showers continues at the University. Showers are available for cyclists at: Squires Northumberland City Campus East 4 North Street East Trinity Wynne Jones Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 30 NEA Northumbria University

31 21 Ellison Place Coach Lane Campus West Coach Lane Campus East new full size lockers and 20 small lockers were fitted for cyclists at the City Campus in 2008 and A 25,000 investment in showering and changing facilities has already been undertaken at Coach Lane Campus intended for use by cyclists and walkers The university purchased 4,000 worth of cycle locks to give free to students who were leaving their bicycles at risk of theft with an inferior lock. The University has worked closely with Northumbria Police to minimise cycle thefts on Campus. Motorcycle parking 2.70 Motorcycle parking at both City Campus and Coach Lane Campus remains unchanged since This is because the existing provision is currently underused; however, the Travel Plan Coordinator is mindful to monitor the situation and is prepared to provide spaces on a needs basis At City Campus West there are 18 spaces, 6 of them are covered and 12 have loop devices At City Campus East there are 54 motorcycle parking spaces that are covered and partially covered At Coach Lane Campus, there are 6 spaces with motorcycle loops. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

32 3 Travel Plan Measures 3.1 This section reviews the measures included in the 2010/11 Travel Plan and shows how the University has progressed against these actions. A revised Travel Plan Action Plan taking the University forward to 2014 is presented in Section Table 3.1 overleaf presents an update of the 2010/11 Travel Plan Action Plan table showing: Travel Plan measures set out in 2010/11; Their characteristics; Their timescales; and A summary of progress on implementation up to for each measure. 3.3 Simple annotation has been applied to the Action Plan to measure the success of the University against the objective. This consists of Fully implemented -, Partially implemented -, Not implemented The implementation summary shows that the majority of actions included in the 2010/11 Travel Plan have been implemented. Out of the list of 15 measures, 12 are considered to have been fully implemented, with the remaining three being partially implemented. 3.5 The University has therefore made excellent progress in implementing its Travel Plan measures in the period since 2010/11. The key Travel Plan achievements over the last two years have included: New secured cycling parking at City Campus East investment of 20,000; Update shower and locker provision on City Campus West investment of 20,000; Staff and visitor covered cycle parking at new Nursery development at City Campus East; Electric vehicle trial for 6 months for currently using petrol or diesel to show them the benefits of EVs; distribution list on cycling awareness and information increased from 227 to over 300 in ; Discounts attracted for cycling from local stores increased in ; Security patrols via bicycles in ; Free bus service re-routed to serve new halls of residences; Negotiations underway for future planning for Trinity Square for discounted or free student sustainable travel; Scratch Bikes on Campus throughout ; Launched No Car Superstar in Free D locks provided to all students and who request them; Plain clothes Security Officers on Campus to tackle cycle theft; Cycling safety equipment sold in the Students Union shops; All s to promote Corporate Public Transport Scheme; Car parking spaces reduced to 525 at City Campus and 880 at Coach Lane Campus; Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 32 NEA Northumbria University

33 Increased cycling spaces outside Sport Central from recommended 10 to 30; Mapped carbon dioxide emissions from commuting; Included sustainable travel in our Climate Week ; Cycle events for City Campus and Coach Lane Campus including Bike Doctor; Discounts for cycle maintenance courses for and students. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name NEA Northumbria University

34 Table 3.12 Travel Plan Action Plan Performance Summary 2010/11 - No Measure Summary Timescale Performance Performance Comment 1 Cycle and Motorcycle Facilities 2 Managing the Demand for Parking 3 Car Share Scheme Motorcycle and cycle parking, changing rooms, showers and lockers Car park rationalisation, enforcement, reduction of number of parking permits allocated and review of parking charges Help finding a match, reserved parking spaces, guaranteed ride home 50 additional cycle spaces at city and 10 additional cycle spaces at Coach Lane by. No additional motorcycle parking required. Cycle to Work Group in Ongoing refurbishment programme to include showers and changing rooms where possible parking spaces on Campus to be continually reviewed. Possible Hunt & Park permit cost increases. Further reduction in number of permits expected. Continued review of car parking management and enforcement. Increased promotion of car sharing in general at the University with internal meetings twice per year. Increase car share bays if required. Further investigation of a database system and continued New secured cycling parking at City Campus East investment of 20,000. Staff and visitor covered cycle parking at new Nursery development at City Campus East. Update shower and locker provision on City Campus West investment of 20,000. Increased cycling spaces outside Sport Central from recommended 10 to 30. Scratch Bikes on Campus throughout Car parking spaces reduced 525 at City Campus and 880 at Coach Lane Campus Continued review of car parking management and enforcement. Car Share bays reviewed and number considered to be appropriate. Car sharing promoted as part of a number of sustainable events including Climate Week. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 34 NEA Northumbria University

35 communication with Newcastle City Council and Tyneside Travel Partnership. Increased uptake expected by. 4 Inter Campus Shuttle Bus Service Free shuttle bus between City and Coach Lane Campuses (including City Campus East site) Continue to monitor usage regularly and obtain feedback from users. Also speak with potential users to ensure the service is improved if necessary. Service re-routed to serve new halls of residences. Patronage currently 76,915 5 University Corporate Public Transport Scheme Discounted public transport passes for to buy through monthly salary deductions monitoring and review (take-up and passes available) Scheme promotion to continue monthly throughout the year. Take up to be monitored throughout the year. Take up of tickets increased by 26 PT promoted as part of a number of sustainable events including Climate Week. 6 Public transport Information Incentives & Public transport information events, one-off marketing operation targeting car drivers & tailored travel information for new starters Continued promotion of public transport information events. Sustainable travel event to continue twice per year. Ongoing promotion of the Journey Planner. PT promoted as part of a number of sustainable events including Climate Week. Internet based information available and regularly updated, including link to journey planner website. Also promoted in engagement programme, Green Impact. Area specific transport information leaflets available and updated regularly. Annual ticket sales streamlined. 7 Partnership Working Joint working with Newcastle City Council, Nexus and public transport operators, communicate monitoring Continue to play and active role in Tyneside Travel Partnership and communicate summary of survey results to operators every University continues to play an active role in Tyneside Travel Partnership, assisting in the LSTF bid/evaluation. University will Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 35

36 8 Promote Cycling 9 Promote Walking results 2 years. communicate update on Travel Plan performance to all members of the Partnership including Newcastle City Council. Cycle information provision. Promotion of cycle events and BUG. Cycle security and membership of Cycle Loan Scheme. Walking maps, pedometers and personal alarms, walking promotion Continued investment in cycle information provision and promotional events. Sustainable travel event Twice per year. BUG to continue to meet four times per year and target to increase membership of BUG. Ongoing promotion required. Substantial increase in cycle parking provision at the University. Implementation of Scratch Bikes Scheme. Free D locks provided to all students and who request them. Plain clothes Security Officers on Campus to tackle cycle theft. Cycling safety equipment sold in the Students Union shops Community, and student bike fix and cycling advice service summer at Coach Lane and City Campus. distribution list on cycling awareness and information increased from 227 to over 300 in. Discounts attracted for cycling from local stores increased in. Cycling promoted as part of a number of sustainable events including Climate Week. Walking promoted as part of a number of sustainable events including Climate Week. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 36 NEA Northumbria University

37 10 University Vehicle Fleet Reducing emissions from University fleet and reducing frequency of deliveries Vehicle deliveries to be reviewed on a regular basis. New electric vehicle to be purchased in 2010/11 academic year. Ongoing. No additional vehicles added to the fleet in 11 Rental Cars, Taxis and Pool Cars 12 Reducing the Need to Travel 13 Implementing the Travel Plan 14 Travel Plan Promotion Strict policy on type of rental cars used, reduced taxi used, Common Wheels Car Club project Promotion of phone conferencing and teleconferencing facilities and active encouragement of flexible working arrangements where possible Travel Plan Coordinator, Environmental Policy Working Group Update on Travel Plan process, information and promotional material, use of the internet, promotional events Build on the membership of Common Wheels Car Club. Encourage the use of the inter Campus shuttle bus. Ongoing review of policies to follow growth of more environmental friendly services. Ongoing Review by. Ongoing. Information on Travel Plan Update and 2009 travel survey results to be published in 2010 on internet / intranet site. Annual promotional events to be Electric vehicle trial for 6 months for currently using petrol or diesel to show them the benefits of EVs. Free bus service re-routed to serve new halls of residences Business travel policies available on internet / intranet. University IT services promoting facilities including portable video conferencing device. Flexible working encouraged and supported by the University. All new University facilities and halls of residence with high speed broadband capacity Tim Hall is Northumbria University s Travel Plan Coordinator and continues to ensure the Travel Plan measures and targets are implemented. The travel survey and updated Travel Plan document were undertaken in. Sustainable travel events arranged including Climate Week. Information on the University internet/intranet site updated regularly. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 37

38 arranged in line with academic year. Ongoing. 15 Travel Plan Monitoring and Review Staff and students surveys, monitoring initiatives take-up, reviewing measures and targets, reporting on progress Travel survey to be undertaken in, annual and in some cases monthly initiatives monitoring, /13 updates to be communicated to Newcastle City Council. The travel survey and updated Travel Plan document were undertaken in. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 38 NEA Northumbria University

39 4 Current Travel Patterns Travel Plan Targets for and performance against Targets 4.1 In Autumn the annual travel plan survey was undertaken of Students and Staff 4012 responses were received, representing an increase of 30% on the response rate from 2010/11 when 3084 responses were received. 4.2 Unfortunately did not all uniformly answer the questions in the survey and this has lead to a disparity in the amount of responses for different questions. 4.3 Table 4.1 indicates total modal split data for and student travel habits in. In addition to the data in the table, survey results from previous surveys are provided in order to gain an insight into the ongoing performance of the travel plan, year on year. Table 4.1 Modal split information, for both and students from Mode /11 Car Driver 26.77% 36.41% 27.79% 23.94% Car Passenger 6.03% 2.78% 3.24% 2.93% Motorcycle 0.85% 0.22% 0.52% 0.30% Walk 11.12% 24.72% 17.09% 29.38% Cycle 4.05% 2.84% 2.89% 4.70% PT 50.24% 33.02% 40.01% 38.74% Other 0.94% NA 8.46% NA Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 4.4 These results show that compared to the 2007 there has been a reduction in accessing the University Campuses by car as both driver and passenger. 4.5 There is also a significant increase in access to the site by walking, it is considered that this could be attributed to new local halls of residence. Additionally it can be noted that cycling whilst experiencing a dip between 2009 and 2010/11 has increased beyond 2007 levels. 4.6 The following tables provide a comparison between the survey results relating to modal split information and the 2010/11 Travel Plan update targets for. This information allows conclusions to be drawn as the effectiveness of the measures undertaken. Further discussion of this table is provided in section 6. Table 4.2 Comparison of 2010/11 Travel Plan update targets for and Travel Plan Survey findings for Staff Mode 2010/11 Travel Plan Update Staff Targets Travel Plan Survey Findings for Staff 2010/11 Travel Plan Update Student Targets Travel Plan Survey Findings for Students Car Driver 25% 30.54% 22% 21.41% Car Passenger 5% 4.83% 4% 2.2% Motorcycle 1% 0.55% 1% 0.21% Walk 10% 9.85% 25% 36.88% Cycle 7% 8.48% 5% 3.25% PT 48% 45.76% 39% 36.04% Taxi/Other 4% NA 4% NA Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 39

40 Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 4.7 The results of the survey shown in Table 4.2 demonstrate that the proportion of drivers currently accessing the site exceeds the target set in the 2010/11 travel plan update. The proportion of students however is marginally fewer than predicted. 4.8 Car use has declined in favour of cycling, walking and public transport use which is also reflected in the student comparisons. Table 4.3 Comparison of Modal Split data for and students from data collected in Travel Plan Surveys from 2007 to Mode / /11-12 % % Variation % variation % Variation variation variation STAFF Car Driver Car Passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle PT Other 0 NA NA 6.07 NA NA NA NA NA Total STUDENTS Car Driver Car Passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle PT Other NA NA NA NA Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 40 NEA Northumbria University

41 4.9 The Modal Split Comparison by Campus for and students are shown in Table 4.4 & 4.5. Table 4.4 Modal split comparison by Campus for Mode City Campus Coach Lane City Campus Coach Lane City Campus Coach Lane resp % resp % resp % resp % variation variation Car Driver Car Passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle PT Other NA NA NA NA NA NA Total Table 4.5 Modal split comparison by Campus for students Mode City Campus Coach Lane City Campus Coach Lane City Campus Coach Lane resp % resp % resp % resp % variation variation Car Driver Car Passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle PT Other NA NA NA NA NA NA Total A comparison of the results for the City Campus shows that there was a slight decrease in the number of accessing as car driver. There was also a slight decrease in car passengers and those using public transport. The number of specifying passenger transport as their mode choice had nonetheless remained virtually constant between 2010 and. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 41

42 4.11 There was however a significant increase in the proportion of walking and cycling to the Campus The analysis of the Coach Lane Campus data shows that there is only a slight increase in total number of. Between 2011 and (+11). In percentage terms however the data suggests a significant reduction in accessing the site as car driver, The number specifying car driver however remained fairly constant between 2010 and (-2) There were however slight increases in the numbers of travelling as car passenger and on passenger transport Student to the survey have nearly doubled at both Campuses in the survey returns in comparison to the In terms of students accessing the sites as car drivers, the results indicate that Coach Lane attracts a significantly greater number of car drivers than the City Campus, encouragingly though at both Campuses, the percentage of car drivers is a lower proportion of the total than in the 2011 survey In terms of individual Campuses, City Campus has seen a small decrease in the number of students accessing the site as car drivers and a small increase in the number of students accessing the site as car passengers. In percentage terms Coach Lane Campus has seen a decrease in students accessing the site as a car driver, however, in absolute terms there has been an increase in car drivers compared to 2011 (+89). However, to offset this result we must look at the fact that cycling has increased by 12 (+1.22%) and walking has increased by 24 (+0.96%), but the most significant figure is the increase in public transport users. This mode of accessing the site has seen an increase in 7.8% which equates to a further 130. Additionally business use of the car has a dramatic effect The headline increases for the City Campus are increases in walking and public transport users. Students indicating walking as their main mode rose by 546 from 2011, which equates to an increase of 15.56%. With regard to public transport users City Campus has seen an increase in access to the site, by this mode, of 115, in percentage terms this represents a lower proportion of the whole when compared to 2011, but this is no doubt offset by the significant increase in walkers and an increase in cyclists since Location and access arrangements to both sites are very different in that the City Campus is located within the city centre of Newcastle and that Coach Lane is located out of town. In addition the type of courses offered at the different Campuses varies in terms of the amount of time and frequency spent on site and off site. Despite these differences we can see from the results that both Campuses has seen significant increases in access by public transport and noticeably in the case City Campus, an increase in walking. As indicated at the outset there has been a significant increase in the number of student to the surveys at both Campuses that will have some bearing on the spread of results from one year to another Table 4.6 Modal split comparison by area for all and students All Arts and Social Sciences Car Driver Car Passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle PT Other Total No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 42 NEA Northumbria University

43 All Car Driver Car Passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle PT Other Total No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % Built and Natural Environmen t Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences Health, Community and Education Studies International Developme nt Law Life Sciences Newcastle Business School Research and Business USO VCO Marketing and Student Recruitment IT Services Human Resources Finance and Planning Campus Services Communica tions and Developme nt Academic Services Design The Travel Plan survey collected data by university area and as such responses were recorded from and students from 19 areas equating to a total of 3847 responses. The data collected in the survey has never been analysed on an area by area basis until this update. The findings of this analysis are presented in tables It is encouraging to note that out of 19 areas only 4 indicate car driver as main mode choice for 50% or more of the total. In addition 16 areas indicate that 30% or more of their Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 43

44 indicate public transport as their main mode and 9 areas indicate that 15% or more of their indicated walking was their main mode of accessing their place of work/study. Also nine areas indicated that 5% or more of their chose cycling as their main mode of transport for accessing the site. Table 4.7 Modal split comparison by areas for all Staff Car Driver Car Passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle PT Other Total No % No % No % No % No % No % No % No % Arts and Social Sciences Built and Natural Environment Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences Design Health, Community and Education Studies International Developmen t Law Life Sciences Newcastle Business School Research and Business USO VCO Marketing and Student Recruitment IT Services Human Resources Finance and Planning Campus Services Communicat ions and Developmen t Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 44 NEA Northumbria University

45 Staff Car Driver Car Passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle PT Other Total Academic Services The results displayed in table 4.7 above represent data collected in the Travel Plan survey for all, by areas. Data collected for all relates to 19 areas The results show that out of 19 areas, 7 areas indicate that less than 25 access their place of work as a car driver. The location of these areas is mainly on City Campus. Of the remaining 12, 1 is mainly located at Coach Lane and 11 are mainly located at City Campus In terms of accessing the site as a car passenger, from 8 areas are shown to exceed the Travel Plan target of 5%, one of those areas is located at Coach Lane, the remainder are located at City Campus. 4 areas are indicating zero choosing this mode With regard to Motorcycle users 11 areas recorded zero for this mode, of the remaining 8 areas. 3 areas exceeded the 1% Travel Plan target, the highest proportion was regarded as 4.76% which equates to one respondent, and this areas is Research and Business, located mainly at City Campus. The highest number of recorded for this mode is for the IT Services area, for the mode 2 were recorded as choosing this for their main mode, which equates to 2.9% of the total for this area Of the 19 areas, 8 areas indicated that choosing public transport as their main mode met or exceeded the 48% target. All 8 areas are located at the City Campus site. Health, Community and Education Studies area, located mainly at Coach Lane, indicated that 17.81% of its 55 chose public transport as their main mode of access to work areas met or exceeded the Travel Plan target of 7% for accessing work by cycling as their main mode. Of those areas, 7 were located mainly at the City Campus. In terms of response for the Coach Lane Campus, 6.16%. or indicated that cycling was their main mode of access to work. Of the remaining areas, only 3 areas indicated zero opted for cycling as their main mode to access their place of work. The area indicating the highest proportion of choosing cycling as their main mode, was Built and Natural Environment located at the City Campus, where 29.58% of chose cycling, equating to 24. Table 4.8 Modal split comparison by area for all students student Car Driver Car Passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle PT Other Total No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % Arts and Social Sciences Built and Natural Environment Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences Design Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 45

46 Health, Community and Education Studies International Developmen t Law Life Sciences Newcastle Business School Research and Business The results displayed in Table 4.8 above represent data collected in the Travel Plan survey for all students, by area. Data collected for all students relates to 10 areas. Of these areas 9 are mostly located at City Campus and 1 is located at Coach Lane Campus Out of the 10 areas only 2 have exceeded the Travel Plan target for student car drivers of 22%. These are International Development (who had a total response rate of 3 people) and the Health and Community Education Studies area, located at the Coach Lane Campus which indicated that 53.2% of students opted for driving to their place of study, this equates to 374. Built and Natural Environment (response rate of 6 in total) and Research and Business (response rate of 3 in total) both recorded a response rate of 0% for this mode The Travel Plan survey for travelling to site as a car passenger is 4%. This target was exceeded by one area, this was the Health, Community and Education Studies area located at Coach Lane, indicated that 4.41% of travel to their place of study as a car passenger, in absolute numbers is represents 31 students. 4 areas indicated that less than 1% of their chose this as their main mode of travel to their place of study. The area indicating the lowest proportion of students accessing the site by public transport was Design, who indicated that 24.56% of its use public transport None of the areas responses met the Travel Plan Survey target of 1% students accessing the site by motorcycle. 6 areas recorded a zero response rate The Travel Plan Survey indicates that the target for accessing the site by public transport is 39%. This was exceeded by 3 areas, all of which were located at the City Campus With regard to cycling 3 areas exceeded the Travel Plan target of 5% of students accessing their place of study by bicycle. In the case of Research and Business and Built and Natural Environment, their percentage proportions were high but their response rate was low, 3 and 6 respectively. Staff origins 4.33 The following analysis concerns patterns: Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 46 NEA Northumbria University

47 Table 4.9 Staff Origins Table, comparison with origin data from Travel Plan Surveys 2009, 2010 and Add an extra column Count of Postcode Postcode count as a % Count of Postcode Postcode count as a % Count of Postcode Postcode count as a % Count of Postcode Postcode count as a % % variation Blank NA NA NA NA Newcastle (NE) Durham (DH) Other Darlington (DL) Carlisle (CA) Teesside (TS) Sunderland (SR) Total The Travel Plan Survey for walking indicates a target of 25% for students accessing the site on foot. From the results 8 of the 10 areas significantly surpassed this target. All these sites are located at the City Campus. The two areas returning lower than target proportions are Built and Natural Environment (which had a very low response rate of 6) and Health, Community and Education Studies located at Coach Lane From the table above it would appear that the biggest change is the reduction of originating in Newcastle. The 2009 and 2010 data shows similar proportions of originating in Newcastle, however, the data from shows a 26.43% reduction in coming from Newcastle. Other locations have remained reasonably similar, apart from a 4.2% change in originating in Sunderland It is worth noting that nearly 334 to this survey left this question blank, therefore conclusions should be treated with caution The results nevertheless show that there is a marginal reduction in the number of journeys originating in Newcastle (however, they still represent the vast majority of locations) with increases in travelling from Durham and Other The following map shows the origin of from the survey subdivided by mode choice Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 47

48 Figure 4.1 Staff mode choice by origin Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 48 NEA Northumbria University

49 Staff journey to work Table 4.10 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2011 and Distance travelled to work All Distance Up to 1 mile to 5 miles to 10 miles 10 to 20 miles Over 20 miles NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Grand total Table 4.10 shows that although the proportion of journeys to work over 20 miles has increased, journeys between 5 and 20 miles have significantly decreased. There has been a proportional increase in the number of trips up to 5 miles Table 4.11 and 4.12 show the journey duration travelled to and from the university by to the survey. Table 4.11 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2011 and Journey duration travelled to the University All Duration NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 0-15 minutes minutes minutes minutes Over 60 minutes Grand total Table 4.12 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2011 and Journey duration from the University All students Duratio Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 49

50 n students % of students students % of students students % of students students % of students NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 0-15 minutes minutes minutes minutes Over 60 minutes Grand total 4.41 Tables 4.11 and 4.12 show there is little variation over the four year period regarding journey durations, particularly in relation to the minute period and the minute period which appears to be the most prevalent journey durations for most, to and from work. Working Patterns 4.42 Analysis of working patterns is shown in Tables Table 4.13 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2010 and Days worked per week Duration Less Than 5 5 days per week More than 5 Grand total % % % Table 4.14 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2010 and Staff start times Start time NA NA NA NA NA NA % NA NA NA Before 08:00 08:00-09:00 09:00-12:00 12:00-16: After Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 50 NEA Northumbria University

51 16:00 After 18:00 Grand Total % NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Table 4.15 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2010 and Staff finish times Variance Start time respondent s Before 08:00 08:00-12:00 12:00-16:00 After 16:00 After 18: NA NA NA % % % % NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Grand Total These data shows that proportionately there are fewer members of working 5 days per week or more. It suggests that proportionally are choosing or being given the opportunity to work more flexibly. The overall number of has nevertheless increased by approximately 25% since Although the peak numbers occurred in There has also been a reduction in the proportions of starting between 0800 and 0900 and finishing between 1600 and 1800 even though the actual numbers of have increased steadily since Profile of Table 4.16 Age Groups All Staff Age range Under or over Grand Total This table indicates that from the Travel Plan survey, the majority of are in the age group, closely followed by the age group. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 51

52 Distance Up to 1 mile 1 to 5 miles 5 to 10 miles 10 to 20 miles Over 20 miles Staff car driver Table 4.17 Comparison of 2007, 2009, 2010 and Distance travelled to work Staff Car Driver NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Grand total Table 4.17 shows a comparison of distance travelled to work by car drivers since The 2010 and results show an increase by a third in from 2007, with a peak in This table indicates that the majority of have consistently travelled a distance of 5 10 miles and miles since It is interesting to note that since an initial peak in 2007 less than 20 travel between 1 5 miles to work, journeys that could attract potential cyclists. Table 4.18 Comparison of 2009, 2010 and Duration of Staff Journeys to the University Duration NA NA NA NA NA NA 0-15 minutes % -1.04% minutes % 1.02% minutes % -2.05% minutes % 1.40 Over 60 minutes % 0.37% Grand total Table 4.19 Comparison of 2009, 2010 and Duration of Staff Journeys from the University Duration NA NA NA NA 2 0.6% NA NA 0-15 minutes % % % 0.36% -0.25% minutes % % % 6.73% 1.98% minutes % % % -4.66% 0.79% Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 52 NEA Northumbria University

53 45-60 minutes % % % -2.3% -1.96% Over 60 minutes % % % -0.73% -1.15% Grand total % % % 4.47 Table 4.18 and 4.19 journey duration experienced by travelling to and from the University. Since 2009 the number of to this survey have reduced by a quarter. However, the proportions of journey times have remained relatively constant, with journeys lasting between minutes and minutes being the most prevalent for going to work and travelling home from work The format of the next travel survey will be considered to try to prevent less answering all question sets. Table 4.20 Times per month car drivers use their car to travel to work Travel Survey City Campus Coach Lane Campus All Frequency 1-5 times % 61 53% % 6-10 times 22 8% 18 16% 40 10% times 10 4% 9 8% 19 5% times 30 11% 28 24% 58 15% Grand total % % % 4.49 Table 4.20 shows the times per month that car drivers, travel to work in their car. Interestingly this table indicates that for both City Campus and Coach Lane Campus, the highest response is for 1 5 times per month and the second highest is for times per month. However, there is significant difference between the highest proportion and the second highest (City Campus 78% 1 5 and 11% 16-20) and (Coach Lane Campus 53% 1-5 and 24% 16-20). Parking 4.50 Table 4.21 indicated the number of car driver survey that have car parking permits and who don t. Table 4.21 Parking Permits Staff Car Driver Both Campuses Permit type 2009 respondent 2009 responden ts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Blank NA NA NA NA % NA NA No - normally park in non- University car park % % % 9.73% -1.57% No - normally park in surrounding streets % % % % -4.53% Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 53

54 Yes - individual bay permit % % % 4.24% -1.16% Yes - ordinary permit, park in non- University car park 2 0.5% 1 0.2% % -0.2% 0.1% Yes - ordinary permit, park in University car park % % % -4.21% 1.59% Yes - vacation permit, park in surrounding streets 2 0.5% 1 0.2% % -0.2% 0.1% Yes - student permit, park in surrounding area 0 0% 0 0% % 0.3% 0.3% Yes - student permit, park in University car park 0 0% 0 0% % NA NA Yes - vacation permit, park in non University car park 2 0.5% 1 0.2% NA NA NA NA Grand Total % % It is important to note that the response rate to this question has dropped by nearly a third since Therefore the format of the travel survey will be considered for the next travel survey Despite this the highest proportion of, who indicate that they have a ordinary permit and park in the University has remained constant in proportion terms, dropping by at least 60 in absolute terms It is interesting to note that there has been a year on year reduction of reasonable size relating to Staff who don t have a permit and park in the surrounding streets. Additionally it should be noted that parking in non University car parks, who do not have a permit, had risen significantly in 2010 (+9.73%) and decreased only slightly in the results (-1.57%). This is thought to be due to increased enforcement from Parking agencies provided by the city centre. Table 4.22 Parking Permits Staff Car Driver City Campus Permit type 2009 respondent 2009 responden ts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Blank NA` NA NA NA % NA NA No - normally park in non- University car park % % % 11.05% -0.28% Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 54 NEA Northumbria University

55 No - normally park in surrounding streets Yes - individual bay permit Yes - ordinary permit, park in non- University car park Yes - ordinary permit, park in University car park Yes - vacation permit, park in surrounding streets Yes - student permit, park in surrounding area Yes - student permit, park in University car park Yes - ordinary permit but normally park in surrounding streets Yes - vacation permit, park in non University car park % % % -1.71% % % % 8.72% 3.35% % % % 0% 0.25% % % % -9.32% -3.53% % % % 0.00% 0.25% NA NA NA NA % NA NA NA NA NA NA % NA NA % % NA NA NA NA % % NA NA NA NA Grand Total % % % 4.54 Table 4.22 shows car driver survey who do and don t have car parking permits. It should be noted that the response rate to this question, for this Campus, has decreased by over half since 2009 and Therefore reconsideration of the travel survey format will be considered It is interesting to note, that whilst without a permit, parking in the surrounding streets has been decreasing since 2009, the number of without a permit, parking in non University car parks has risen The predominant parking permit response for is who have an ordinary permit and park in the university car park. With the proportion falling incrementally since Table 4.23 Parking Permits Staff Car Driver Coach Lane Campus Permit type responden responde respondent respondent Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 55

56 2009 t 2009 nts 2010 s 2010 s Blank % 6.67% 6.67% No - normally park in non- University car park % % % 7.98% 6.18% No - normally park in surrounding streets % % % -0.75% 0.05% Yes - individual bay permit % % % 1.16% -0.54% Yes - ordinary permit, park in non- University car park % % % 0.00% 0.00% Yes - ordinary permit, park in University car park % % % % % Yes - ordinary permit, park in surrounding streets % % % 0.00% 0.00% Yes - vacation permit, park in surrounding streets % % % 0.00% 0.00% Yes - vacation permit, park in non university car park % % % 0.00% 0.00% Yes - student permit, park in surrounding area % % % 0.95% 0.95% Yes - student permit, park in University car park % % % 3.81% 3.81% Grand Total % % % 4.57 Table 4.23 shows car driver survey who do and don t have car parking permits It should be noted, that unlike the City Campus permit responses, the number of responses related to this question for Coach Lane is incrementally less than previous years, but has still maintained a respondent level reasonably similar to 2009 and Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 56 NEA Northumbria University

57 4.58 The key results in this table are that who have a permit and park in the university car park has fallen by just over 15% since In addition the numbers of parking in non University car parks, who don t have a parking permit, is steadily rising each year, although it should be taken into account that the number of to this question is low. Strong car parking management in permit allocation will play a role in this result. Travel Choices and Opportunities for Behaviour Change Table 4.24 Need to use the car for work car drivers Variance Main reason for car 2009 respondent 2009 responden ts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Blank % 0.90% 0.90% Cheaper % % % % 1.87% Driving another - (s) % % % -2.01% -0.71% Driving another - student(s) % % % -0.10% -0.20% Driving someone I care for (elderly,disabled,etc.) % % % -1.00% -0.10% Faster % % % -5.35% 2.85% No Decent Alternative % % % 1.46% 1.26% Other (please specify) NA NA % % NA -4.68% Taking child(ren) to nursery/childmin der % % % 0.37% 0.37% Taking child(ren) to school To go to another job % % % 2.35% -2.16% % % % -1.60% 0.60% Grand Total % % % 4.59 Table 4.24 shows the reasons that dictate car drivers choice of mode. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 57

58 4.60 Analysis of the reasons stated for the use of the car show that the main reason for driving is that it is quicker and that there are no viable alternatives 4.61 Other significant reasons for driving relate to child care. Table 4.25 Willingness to car share - Staff Car Drivers Main reason for car 2009 respondent 2009 responden ts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Blank % % % 2.89% 2.89% No % % % 24.67% 8.57% Yes % % % % % Yes, if this guarantees a parking space on Campus % % % -5.26% -0.06% Grand Total % % % 4.62 Table 4.25 shows willing to car share. It should be noted that response to this question is significantly higher than previous years. The response rate has doubled since 2010 and nearly tripled since There appears to be a year on year increase in unwilling to car share, which is also evident in the decrease in willing to car share. Interestingly there is even a decrease in the proportion of willing to car share if it guarantees a parking place. Therefore the low take up of car sharing is more understandable. Table 4.26 Incentives to encourage cycling Staff Car Drivers Incentive 2009 respondent 2009 responden ts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Discount purchasing scheme for cycles and equipment Improved secure cycle storage and lockers % % % -2.99% -0.49% % % % -5.49% -3.69% Improved showering facilities % % % -4.77% -2.37% Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 58 NEA Northumbria University

59 Increased designated cycle routes to and from home to University None of the above Total % % % -1.58% 0.32% % % % 14.82% 6.22% % % % 4.64 Table 4.26 indicates the measures that would incentivise survey to switch to cycling. The response rate for this survey question has declined since 2007, however, the proportion of unwilling to consider cycling remains consistently high. The university works with the city council on challenging constraints to would be cyclists The survey data shows that again whilst a large number of said that no measures would encourage them to cycle, support was in favour of a number of potential initiatives The highest proportion of which is the introduction of improved cycling infrastructure to and from home. Improved cycling facilities within the university is also identified as a factor that would encourage greater use although there are extensive facilities already available The availability to purchasing discounted equipment is seen as an incentive. The University has such incentives in place. Staff public transport users Table 4.27 Distance travelled to work Staff public transport users Distance 2009 respondent 2009 responden ts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Up to 1 mile % % % 0.70% 0.57% 1 to 5 miles % % % -2.33% -1.11% 5 to 10 miles % % % -3.04% 0.54% 10 to 20 miles % % % -0.29% -1.53% Over 20 miles % % % 4.36% 0.93% Blank NA NA NA NA % NA NA Grand total % % % 4.68 Table 4.27 shows the distance travelled to work by public transport users since 2009.The results show that the majority of travel between 1 to 5 miles and 5 to 10 miles. This result has remained constant since Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 59

60 Table 4.28 Time taken to travel to work Staff public transport users Duration 2009 respondent 2009 responden ts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Blank NA NA NA NA % NA NA 0-15 minutes % % % -0.37% -0.61% minutes % % % -0.31% 1.68% minutes % % % -2.80% -3.25% minutes % % % 0.67% 1.02% Over 60 minutes % % % 2.22% 0.56% Grand total % % % 4.69 Table 4.28 and 4.29 show the time taken to travel by work by public transport users responding to the survey between 2009 and. Table 4.29 Time taken to travel from work Staff public transport users Duration 2009 respondent 2009 responden ts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Blank NA NA NA NA % NA NA 0-15 minutes % % % 5.09% 4.66% minutes % % % 8.58% 8.73% minutes % % % % -5.46% minutes % % % -1.30% -3.50% Over 60 minutes % % % -2.90% -5.03% Grand total % % % 4.70 The results show that the majority of travel times to and from work are between minutes and minutes. As per the results in tables 4.28 and Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 60 NEA Northumbria University

61 Table 4.30 Type of public transport tickets used - Staff public transport users Ticket type 2009 respondent 2009 responden ts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Blank NA NA NA NA % NA NA Cash % % % 23.19% 3.19% Monthly travel ticket % % % % % Semester time only ticket NA NA NA NA % NA NA Staff University corporate public transport scheme Weekly travel ticket % % % % % % % % -9.99% % Grand total % % % 4.71 Table 4.30 indicated the method of payment/ticketing that public transport users responding to the travel survey between 2009 and use It is important to note that a significant number of left this question blank, which decreases the respondent numbers by half. However, in terms of the ticket, Table 2.6 shows this remains a popular choice. Table 4.31 Willingness to consider cycling and walking Staff public transport users Mode 2009 respondent 2009 responden ts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Bicycle % % % 3.93% 3.71% Bicycle (Summer only) % % % -1.51% -3.12% Walk % % % 2.27% 0.54% Walk (Summer only) % % % -3.62% -0.46% None of the above % % % -1.07% -0.68% Total % % % Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 61

62 4.73 Table 4.31 indicates the public transport users willingness to consider cycling and walking as an alternative to public transport use Responses to this survey have fluctuated in magnitude since None of the above consistently is the domination proportion of the total, however, there is still reasonable support for cycling (in summer) and walking. Staff who walk and cycle Table 4.32 Distance travelled to work - who walk and cycle Distance 2009 responden t 2009 responde nts 2010 respondent s 2010 respondent s Up to 1 mile % % % 8.10% 8.10% 1 to 5 miles % % % 11.37% 11.37% 5 to 10 miles % % % % % 10 to 20 miles % % % -5.13% -5.13% Over 20 miles % % % -4.01% -4.01% Grand total % % % 4.76 Table 4.32 indicated the distance travelled to work by who walk and cycle It is pleasing to see more cyclists cycling to work between 0 5 miles as this will include that are new to cycling to the University. Student Travel Patterns 4.78 The following analysis considers student travel patterns. Table 4.33 Student origins, postal area data all students Spring 2009 Spring 2011 No. of % of No. of % of No. of % of No. of responde nts excl blank % of responde nts excl blank % variation % variation Blank NA NA NA NA Newcastle (NE) Durham (DH) Other Darlington (DL) Carlisle (CA) Teesside (TS) Sunderland (SR) Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 62 NEA Northumbria University

63 Grand Total Table 4.33 indicates student survey origin s from The number of responses received for students has significantly increased between 2009 and. Although 716 did not include a postcode, which equates to 21% Analysis of the postcode data indicates that the proportion and number of students living in Newcastle has increased between 2009 and. Proportionately there has been a reduction in the number of students living in Durham. Although actual numbers have increased, and Teesside appears to have remained constant The student origins table, Table 4.33 shows that there was a significant increase in the number of for all journeys. Proportionally, however, there as a marginal increase in journeys up to a mile with a proportionate increase of 1.5% in trips between 1-5 miles. This is supported by the journey to and from the University results as shown in table 4.34 and table 4.35 and figure 4.2 Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 63

64 Figure 4.2 Student mode choice by origin Journey to the University by Students Table 4.34 Comparison of distance travelled to the University All students 2009, 2011, tht Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 64 NEA Northumbria University

65 Distanc e students % of students students % of students students % of students variation variation Up to 1 mile 1 to 5 miles 5 to 10 miles 10 to 20 miles Over 20 miles NA NA NA NA Grand Total Table 4.34 indicates that of the the majority of students travel a distance of 1 5 miles to study, followed by 23.55% of students travelling up to a mile to study In terms of the 5 to 10 miles and 10 to 20 miles categories, a spike in numbers is in evidence in 2011, which is reduced in 2009 to represent proportions more in line with The proportion of students travelling over 20 miles, appears at its lowest since the first surveys were undertaken It should be noted that between 2009 and number of to this question has doubled. Table 4.35 Comparison of journey duration travelled to the University - All students 2009, 2011, Duration students % of students students % of students students % of students variation 2009 variation NA NA NA NA minutes minutes minutes minutes Over 60 minutes Grand Total Table 4.36 Comparison of the journey duration from the university All students 2009, 2011, Duration student % of student student % of student students % of student variation variation 2011 Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 65

66 NA NA NA NA minutes minutes minutes minutes Over 60 minutes Grand Total As with the results pertaining to distance, the numbers of to the survey relating to journey duration has doubled since Tables 4.35 and 4.36 indicate that the majority of journeys to and from the Campuses range from 0 30 minutes. Overall the results have remained reasonably consistent between 2009 and. Study Patterns Table 4.37 Comparison of days studying at the University per week all students Days worked Less Than days per week More than Total Table 4.37 indicates that the majority of students attend university less than five days per week. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 66 NEA Northumbria University

67 Study hours Table 4.38 Comparison of start time - All students Start times students 2009 % of students 2009 students 2011 % of students 2011 students % of students Before 08: :00-09: :00-12: :00-16: After 16: NA NA NA NA NA NA Grand Total Table 4.38 indicates that the majority of students start between , this appears to have remained constant since The table has shown that since 2009 the number of students starting between 0800 and 0900 has declined and the number of students starting between 1200 and 1600 has marginally increased It should be noted that since 2009 the number of to this question has nearly tripled and therefore the results should be treated with caution. Table 4.39 Comparison of finish times All students Finish times students 2009 % of students 2009 students 2011 % of students 2011 students % of students Before 08: :00-12: :00-16: :00-18: After 18: NA NA NA NA NA NA Grand Total Table 4.39 indicated that the majority of students finish between 1600 and 1800, this result has remained constant since It should be noted that there is a small decrease in the number of students finishing after 1800 and small increase in the number of students finishing between 1200 and 1600 since Profile of Table 4.40 Age groups All students Age range student % of student Under Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 67

68 or over Grand Total Table 4.40 shows that the majority of students responding to the survey fell within the under 25 category. The smallest proportion fell into the 55 or over category. Student Car Drivers Table 4.41 Distance travelled to the university Student car drivers Distance student 2009 % of student 2009 student 2011 % of student 2011 student % of student Up to 1 mile to 5 miles to 10 miles to 20 miles Over 20 miles Blank NA NA NA NA NA NA Grand total Table 4.41 shows that when considering car drivers only, there has been a proportionate increase in the number of students travelling over 20 miles. There has, however, been a reduction in trips between 1 and 20 miles. There is also a reduction in trips by car under a mile. When comparing 2009 and there was a slight increase between 2011 and Table 4.42 Journey duration to University Student car drivers Duration student 2011 % of student 2011 student % of student Blank NA NA % NA 0-15 minutes % % minutes minutes minutes Over 60 minutes % % -1.83% % % 9.19% % % 11.19% % % Grand total % % 4.95 It can be seen in table 4.42 that majority of journey duration to study, lasts minutes and minutes. Interestingly it can be seen that there is an increase since 2011 in travelling up to minutes. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 68 NEA Northumbria University

69 Table 4.43 Journey duration from the University Student car drivers Duration student 2011 % of student 2011 student % of student Blank % NA 0-15 minutes % % -3.90% minutes minutes minutes Over 60 minutes % % -3.86% % % 1.52% % % 3.07% % % 0.88% Grand total % % 4.96 As with table 4.42, the data in 4.42 indicates that that majority of journey duration from study, lasts minutes and minutes, this information has remained constant since Table 4.44 Times per month student car drivers use their car to travel to the University Travel Survey City Campus Coach Lane Campus All Frequency student % of student student % of student student % of student 1-5 times % 75 17% % 6-10 times 67 17% 47 11% % times 31 8% 38 9% 69 8% times 99 25% % % Grand total % % % 4.97 The results in table 4.44 indicate a significant difference in the car driver behaviour at City Campus and Coach Lane Campus, for example at City Campus 51% of students use their car to travel to University as few at 1-5 times per month, at Coach Lane however, only 17% of students use their car to travel to University 1 5 time per month. Conversely 25% of students at City Campus use their car to travel to the University16 20 times per month, whereas 63% of students at Coach Lane Campus use their car to travel to the University times per month These figures reflect the accessibility of the two Campuses. The centrally located City Campus has students who are less dependent on their car as a result of significant public transport, cycling and walking links and close proximity to student accommodation. In addition students doing course based at City Campus are not required to travel off site during the University day to complete their course of study. Students at Coach Lane Campus are required to travel off campus during the day to complete their course of study, in addition the Coach Lane Campus is located in an out of town location its students are not able to avail of the same degree of connectivity as their City Campus going contempories. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 69

70 Travel choices and behaviour change Table 4.45 Main reason for travelling by car to the University Student car driver Main reason for car student 2009 % of student 2009 student 2011 % of student 2011 student % of student variation variation NA NA NA NA NA NA Cheaper Driving another - (s) Driving another - student(s) Driving someone I care for (elderly,disabled,etc.) Faster No Decent Alternative Other (please specify) NA NA NA NA NA NA Taking child(ren) to nursery/childminder Taking child(ren) to school To go to another job Grand Total Table 4.45 shows that the number of to this question has fallen since 2009 from 933 to 612 in Notable decreases in this table since 2009 are with regards to students identifying their main reason for travelling by car as cheaper (-6.21%), driving another student (-1.96%), to go to another job (-1.47%) Notable increases are in the students reason as no decent alternative (5.65% increase). Faster has decreased to the same level as the 2009 results, despite a spike in Table 4.46 Incentives to encourage cycling Student car driver Incentives that would provoke change student % of student student % of student student % of student variation variation Discount purchasing scheme for cycles and equipment Improved secure cycle storage and lockers Improved showering facilities Increased designated cycle routes to and from home to University None of the above Total Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 70 NEA Northumbria University

71 4.102 In table 4.46 it should be noted that the number of to this question has decreased by nearly half since In spite of this, the proportion for none of the above has increased slightly from 2011 result (2.2%) and significantly from the 2009 result (18.02%) Interestingly the proportion of students incentivised to change by Discount purchasing scheme for cycles and equipment ; Student passenger transport users Table 4.47 Distance travelled to the Campus Student passenger transport users Distance student % of student student % of student student % of student Up to 1 mile 1 to 5 miles 5 to 10 miles 10 to 20 miles Over 20 miles Blank Na NA NA NA NA NA Grand total It should be noted in table 4.47 that there has been a significant increase in to this survey question since 2009, the respondent rate has tripled since Interestingly the number of student travelling up to a mile to get to their place of study is the biggest increase to note. Additionally the table shows a significant decrease in students travelling between 5 and over 20 miles to their place of study. Table 4.48 Time taken to travel to Campus Student passenger transport users Journey time to university - student PT users student % of student student % of student student % of student NA NA NA NA NA NA 0-15 minutes minutes minutes minutes Over 60 minutes Grand Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 71

72 total Table 4.48 shows a significant growth in the number of survey to this question since The data demonstrates that the majority of student journey times are between 15 and 45 minutes. Table 4.49 Comparison of type of passenger transport tickets student passenger transport users 2009, Ticket type student 2009 % of student student % of student Cash Not available Monthly travel ticket Semester time only ticket Staff University corporate public transport scheme Weekly travel ticket Not available Not available Not available Not available Grand Total Not available Table 4.49 indicates that cash is the most prevalent ticket type for accessing public transport to the University, although this proportion has decreased since The proportion of users purchasing a monthly and weekly ticket, have both increased a small amount since It should be noted that the number of was not available for 2009 data and so it is not possible to compare, the number of to this question between 2009 and. Table 4.50 Willingness to consider cycling and walking Student passenger transport users Mode students are willing to consider student % of student student % of student student % of student Bicycle Bicycle (Summer only) Walk Walk (Summer only) None of the above Grand total Table 4.50 shows a significant growth in the number of survey to this question since Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 72 NEA Northumbria University

73 4.112 The greatest proportion of fall within the none of the above category. Students who walk and cycle Table 4.51 Distance travelled to the Campus - Students who walk and cycle Distance student % of student student % of student student % of student Up to 1 mile 1 to 5 miles 5 to 10 miles 10 to 20 miles Over 20 miles Blank NA NA NA NA NA NA Grand total Table 4.51 indicates that the majority of students walking and cycling to university travel up to 5 miles. These proportions have remained consistently high since It should be noted that the number of to this survey question has fluctuated since 2009 with its highest recorded response rate being in. Table 4.52 Time taken to Travel to Campus Students who walk and cycle Distance student respondent s % of student student % of student student % of student Blank minutes minutes minutes minutes Over 60 minutes Grand total This table indicates that the majority of respondent s journey duration is between 0 30 minutes Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 73

74 5 Measuring Carbon Emissions Introduction 5.1 For the first time the University is seeking to measure carbon emissions generated by the site. The benefits of measuring and reporting emissions as outlined in Measuring Scope 3 Carbon Emissions Transport: A Guide to Good Practice are extensive and include: Saving money the total cost of travel is often challenging to identify. Reporting emissions from travel is an opportunity to consolidate expenditure across all modes and types of travel, and capture the total cost of travel. Using this information HEIs can identify how to save money. Understanding the need for travel management information on travel patterns is required to calculate emissions. This data can also be used to understand the need to travel, and how policies and processes can be developed to promote sustainable and low carbon travel. Promoting flexible and mobile working understanding your emissions from travel can support flexible and mobile working which in turn reduces estate and travel costs. Improving procurement and management of travel by understanding the need for travel HEIs can procure the right types of services to support the delivery of objectives. Promoting active travel the promotion of active travel (walking and cycling) has been shown to improve the health of individuals and, in turn, reduce illness and levels of absenteeism. It also reduces emissions. Improve engagement all and students need to travel in order to carry out their work, whether commuting or travelling on business. Travel can be a powerful medium to communicate climate change commitments and engage /students. 5.2 To avoid double counting, emissions are classified into three scopes. These are: Scope 1 (direct emissions): Activities owned or controlled by an HEI that release emissions straight into the atmosphere. They are direct emissions. Examples of scope 1 emissions include emissions from combustion in owned or controlled boilers, furnaces, vehicles; emissions from chemical production in owned or controlled process equipment. Scope 2 (energy indirect): Emissions being released into the atmosphere associated with the consumption of purchased electricity, heat, steam and cooling. These are indirect emissions that are a consequence of an HEI s activities, but which occur at sources not owned or controlled by an HEI. Scope 3 (other indirect): Emissions that are a consequence of the HEI s actions, which occur at sources which are not owned or controlled by an HEI and which are not classed as scope 2 emissions. Examples of scope 3 emissions are commuting, business travel by means not owned or controlled by the organisation, waste disposal, or purchased materials or fuels. 5.3 Clearly the relevance of this Travel Plan is with work-related travel and therefore Scope 3 emissions will be assessed. This will be undertaken in line with Measuring Scope 3 Carbon Emissions Transport: A Guide to Good Practice. 5.4 The travel survey ascertained information about the journey to and from the site by and students. This data will be used to calculate the carbon emissions from commuter trips. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 74 NEA Northumbria University

75 5.5 Information with regard to business travel, waste disposal, purchased materials or fuels associated with the site is not available at this stage and has therefore not been included in this calculation. Methodology 5.6 To calculate emissions, three types of information are required: Mode of Travel Activity data (either fuel consumption or distance travelled); and An appropriate conversion factor. 5.7 Emissions are calculated by multiplying the activity data by the conversation factor. The conversation factor is based upon the mode of travel. Mode of Travel 5.8 Mode of travel data was collected as part of the travel survey. The travel survey asked for their main mode of travel and therefore it is assumed that they utilised one mode for their entire journey. Activity Data 5.9 Fuel consumption information is not available and therefore distance travelled has been used The travel survey asked to provide the postcode of their home address. The postcode will be used to calculate journey distances utilising the computer software programme Accession. This programme calculates the most appropriate journey distance for a private car and public transport network. This provides accuracy to the distance travelled calculation rather than assuming as the crow flies. Conversion Factor 5.11 The August 2011 Defra/DECC conversion factors have been used for this assessment. These can be seen in full in Annex 6 of the August 2011 Guidelines to Defra/DECC s Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting A wide array of conversion factors exist for each mode of transport based upon the vehicle specification, engine size, fuel type etc. This data is not available on an individual respondent basis and therefore average vehicle types have been used where feasible Vkm (vehicle-km) is a measure of vehicle activity, representing the movement of a vehicle over a distance and is therefore relevant for trips by single occupancy vehicles. Emissions from public transport are required to be calculated on a per passenger kilometre (pkm) basis. Pkm is a measure of the total distance travelled by passengers on a vehicle and is calculated by multiplying the average number of passengers by the vehicle-km Travel by modes directly paid for by the University e.g. the inter Campus bus, are considered to be Scope 1 emissions and have therefore not been included in this assessment For ease of calculation a number of modes have been merged into categories based on the amount of carbon they are considered to produce. Single Car Occupants have been looked at individually as there carbon production is anticipated to be the most substantial. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 75

76 5.16 Car Share Passengers are anticipated to be travelling with at least one other person so the conversion factor for Single Car Occupants has been halved. This is considered to assume a worst case. Respondents that stated Park & Ride have been included within this category as no detail was provided about how the journey was broken down i.e. what other mode was used and in what proportions. In addition Motorbike has been included within this category as its conversion factor was similar and there were very for this mode Average Local Bus has been included as its own factor due to a lack of comparable conversion factors and the large proportion of utilising that mode National and Light Rail have been merged into one category as the conversions factors were similar. However the factor for Light Rail has been used as its conversion factor was slightly higher and the largest proportion of utilised that mode. This ensures a worst case assessment The conversion factors can be seen in Table 4.1. Table 5.1 Conversion Factors Mode of Travel Units Scope 3 Conversion Factor (kg CO2e per unit) Average Car (Unknown Fuel) Vkm Motorbike, Passenger (different & same location), Park & Ride Vkm Average Local Bus Pkm National & Light Rail Pkm Sample Size 5.20 The survey received 4012 responses, which consists of 1108 and 2904 students. The number of at the University is considered to be 2880 which consists of 2518 based at City Campus and 370 at Coach Lane. The number of students at the University is considered to be 23,604 which consists of 16,017 based at City Campus and 7,587 at Coach Lane. The sample size is therefore considered to be sufficiently large to be expanded to represent the University s total emissions generated from commuter travel Similarly the travel survey provides a snap shot of travel for one week of the academic year. Calculating an estimated total will require multiplying the weekly total by the number of weeks in an academic year. This has been assumed to be 40 academic weeks for and 32 academic weeks for students. Results 5.22 Table 4.2 overleaf shows the results for Total Annual Volume of Commuter Generated Emissions (Kg CO2e) from the carbon calculating exercise. As can be seen the two Campuses produce a very similar volume just in excess of 850,000 Kg CO2e, but the composition of that volume is notably different. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 76 NEA Northumbria University

77 5.23 In both instances the volume is greater for the students, and this would be expected given the proportion of students to. Most notable is the volume produced by students attending the Coach Lane Campus which is approximately a third larger than that for the students from City Campus despite being less than half as many in number. Table 5.2 Total Annual Volume of Commuter Generated Emissions (Kg CO2e) City Campus Staff Students Total Total Coach Lane City Campus Coach Lane Staff Students City Campus Coach Lane 264,471 56, , , ,927 1,408, , , Table 4.3 shows the results for Total Annual Volume of Commuter Generated Emissions (Kg CO2e) by mode of transport. This has again been subdivided into /student and by Campus. Table 5.3 Total Annual Volume of Commuter Generated Emissions (Kg CO2e) by Mode Mode Staff Students City Campus Coach Lane City Campus Coach Lane Car Driver 161,320 49, , ,768 Motorbike, Passenger (different & same location), Park & Ride 12, ,980 2,971 Average Local Bus 57,944 3, ,553 71,189 National & Light Rail 32,744 1,338 79,458 35,357 Total 264,471 56, , , As can be seen the vast majority of commuter generated emissions are by single occupancy car drivers. This is less pronounced at the City Campus, particularly for, where the volume is 61% of the total for and 50% of the total volume for students. For the Coach Lane Campus the volume is 88% of the total for and 86% of the total volume for students Table 4.4 shows the results for Total Annual Volume of Commuter Generated Emissions (Kg CO2e) per Person. This has again been subdivided into /student and by Campus. Table 5.4 Total Annual Volume of Commuter Generated Emissions (Kg CO2e) per Person City Campus Staff Students Total Total Coach Lane City Campus Coach Lane Staff Students City Campus Coach Lane All People As can be seen the generated emissions per person are higher for than students. Similarly the generated emissions per person are higher for Coach Lane than City Campus. However due to the ratio of students to, and the ratio of users of City Campus to Coach Lane, results in the annual generated emission per person for the University being 65Kg CO2e. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 77

78 6 Revised Travel Plan Targets, Measures and Action Plan 2013/ This section updates the Travel Plan objectives and targets from to reflect recent developments at the University and the results from the and student travel survey. It also presents the revised Travel Plan Action Plan for the University covering 2013/14. Travel Plan Objectives 6.2 The University understands and recognises the importance of reducing reliance on the private car to travel to places of work and study. The University is aware that one of the largest transportation challenges facing the City of Newcastle, the Tyne and Wear City Region and the UK as a whole is reducing road traffic and associated greenhouse gases emissions and congestion. Northumbria University recognises that it has a responsibility to make a significant contribution to the above by working to reduce the number of car users travelling to and from the University on a daily basis. The main objectives of the University Travel Plan are to: Reduce car traffic to University sites and contribute to the reduction of congestion in the areas around the Campuses; Encourage the use of more sustainable modes of transport by and students; Reduce the impact of necessary traffic on the local environment; Protect the environment through the 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 Campuses; Promote healthier and more active lifestyle for and students; and Improve road safety on and around the Campuses. Performance against targets set in 6.3 Table 6.1 compares the modal split targets set for as set out in the 2010/11 Travel Plan Update with the findings of the and student travel survey. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 78 NEA Northumbria University

79 Table 6.1 Comparison of survey results and targets from 2010/11 update to 2014 targets 2010/11 Survey results %(both campuses) Survey results %(both campuses) 2010/11 Target for % (both campuses) Survey results for City campus % Survey results for Coach Lane campus % 2014 Targets for City campus % 2014 Targets for Coach Lane Campus % Staff Car driver Car passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle Public transport Other 6.07 NA 4 NA NA NA NA Total Students Car driver Car Passenger Motorcycle Walk Cycle Public transport Other NA NA 4 NA NA NA NA Total Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 79

80 6.4 Table 6.1 compares and student targets individually with the findings. It is important to note that the targets are for City Campus and Coach Lane Campus combined, not individually. 6.5 With regard to the targets and results, it is encouraging to note the majority of targets are being achieved, there is no doubt that this is down to the travel plan measures set in 2010/11 being almost comprehensively fulfilled. 6.6 Of particular note is the outcome for the cycling result, it can be seen that the target of 7% for has been exceed by 1.48% and for walking, as 36.88% of students chose this mode, versus a target of 25%. Otherwise is should also be noted that the targets for car passenger, public transport and walking (for ) have almost been achieved. 6.7 With regard to the target for car driver the survey result shows that the target was not met and that that the percentage of using the car, as the driver, for work is above the target set. However, taking into account that this target covers both City Campus and Coach Lane Campus, both very diverse locations with providing different functions it is interesting that it is still within 5% of the set target. When considering the results of the survey for car driver by Campus set out in table 6.1 on the preceding page, it can be seen that the target for car driver covering both sites was ambitious. Nevertheless as can be seen, the target was met by the City Campus. 6.8 Additionally, the survey results for both sites shows that the target of 48% for accessing the site by public transport was not met, as the survey results indicate that across both sites, only access the University by public transport. Although the target is not met, the result is certainly within sight of the target. Looking at the results from the Campuses individually (in table 6.1 on the preceding page) it can be seen that for City Campus, the survey results exceed the target, which is a great result, however, Coach Lane is below the target. 6.9 With regard to student targets the survey results are encouraging. The headline results are the number of students accessing the site as a car driver, here it can be seen that fewer students are accessing the University as a car driver than the target, the target being 22% and the result being 21.41% this is particularly positive as this target covers both City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. Considering the results in more detail in table 6.1, it can be seen that it is the from City Campus that bring this percentage down as the results indicate 10.25% of students accessing City Campus do so as car driver and 51.46% of students accessing Coach Lane Campus do so as a car driver. Here we can see a significant disparity between the two Campuses Additionally, the result against the target for students accessing the University on foot is very positive, over 36% of students (36.88%) indicated that they chose to walk to the University, which is significantly in excess of the 25% target. Whilst this is an excellent result, it indicates that work must be done on identifying appropriate targets going forward to ensure further modal change next year To gain a better understanding of the results and thus how best to set the target, it is necessary to look at the walking results by Campus to see where the mode may be favoured. Table 6.1 indicates a significant difference between the modal choice made by the students of the two Campuses, in that 47.91% of student at City Campus chose to walk to University, compared with 7.18% of students at Coach Lane Campus With regard to the results for students accessing the University by public transport, the target of 39% was not quite achieved with the student survey results indicating that 36.04% of students chose this mode. To gain a better understanding of this result in order to set the target more Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 80 NEA Northumbria University

81 realistically it proves useful to consider the mode choice by Campus. The results in table 6.1 indicate that public transport is a popular choice for both Campuses with 36.67% of City Campus students and 34.44% of Coach Lane Campus students electing for this mode Having considered the data going forward it is suggested that targets for modal split for each Campus are produced, as evidence clearly suggests that the users, both and students, for these Campuses have different requirements. It is known that the existing access infrastructure is different from that of the centrally located City Campus and the out of town Coach Lane Campus The Travel Plan is currently in its sixth year of operation. During that time frame a significant amount of progress has been made in bringing about modal shift of and students to more sustainable modes of travel. A substantial amount of infrastructure has been put in place and a number of schemes and partnerships created which have successfully yielded a positive modal shift toward sustainable modes. Going forward the expected change in modal shift is likely to be incremental and in order to manage and maintain established patterns whilst pushing for further reduction in car use and increases in sustainable mode choice a drilled down approach is recommended. The evidence in this report indicates a large difference in travel habits of and students at the different Campuses. The site audit and the location information about the sites indicate significant difference in access infrastructure. With this in mind the suggested approach is to prepare separate targets and one action plan of measures for both City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. City Campus and Coach Lane Campus Staff and Student modal split targets for 2013/ This section identifies the 2014 modal split targets for and students. As briefly discussed in the previous section different sets of targets for each Campus are going to be produced, this is based on the different location types of the Campuses, the different facilities available and the differences indentified in the baseline data City Campus is located in the city centre and therefore benefits from an extensive pedestrian and cycle network providing connections to the surrounding residential areas and to commercial and leisure facilities. The University has made substantial improvements to the pedestrian and cycle networks in recent years. In addition the Campus has excellent public transport connections, with two metro stations in close proximity and a number of frequent bus routes travelling past the University This Campus is also located close to some residential areas and designated Halls of Residence The baseline data has shows that a significant number of and student access the site by sustainable modes and that less than a third of survey access the site as a car driver Additionally the range of courses offered at this location do not require the students to undertake their course of study at other off Campus locations during the study day, indicating that their daily journeys for study and work are between home and City Campus Coach Lane Campus is located out of the city centre in a suburban location, its sustainable transport links are more limited than those available to the Campus in the city centre. Whilst this Campus does benefit from the university shuttle bus service, there is only one other bus route passing directly by the Campus. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 81

82 6.20 The Campus offers a more vocationally based set of courses that require students to attend some of their course of study off site during the course of the study day In addition there is a number of low cost public car parks in the vicinity The baseline data indentifies a number of disparities in the travel patterns of the different Campus users, for example, and student proportions of car drivers at City Campus are 24% and 10.25% respectively, whilst at Coach Lane and student proportions are 65.22% and 51.46% respectively. A significant difference, further reinforced by looking at the number of times and students use their car to access the Campuses In terms of 78% at City Campus travel as a car driver between 1 and 5 times a month, compared with 53% at Coach Lane. Whereas 11% travel as car driver between 16 and 20 times per month at City Campus compared with 24% at Coach Lane Campus When looking at this data for students there are even more disparate results between the Campuses. 51% of students at City Campus brining their car to site between 1 and 5 times and 25% of student between 16 and 20 times per month. At Coach Lane Campus the opposite can be seen with 17% of student bringing their car between 1 and 5 times and 63% of student bringing their car between 16 and 20 times It is these differences that dictate the different targets indicated for car driver for student and at each Campus as set out in tables 6.6 and When considering the targets for walking there are similar divergences in results between the Campuses as with responses for car drivers Staff and student for walking at City Campus are 11.05% and 47.91% respectively. Whereas at Coach Lane Campus, the figures are 1.86% percent of and 7.18% of students Again these disparities are catered for in the targets set for each Campus in Table 6.1 and With regard to cycling and public transport use, the results for both Campuses are similar, both have shown growth with particular groups, this is most certainly down to the significant cycling provision put forward during the life of this travel plan. With regard to public transport the introduction of the frequent inter Campus bus service has a role to play in addition to the abundance of discounted public transport ticket schemes available. Table 6.2 City Campus Staff and Student Targets 2013/2014 Table Header Staff targets Student targets Car Driver 23% 10% Car Passenger 5% 3% Motorcycle 1% 1% Public Transport 50% 47% Cycle 8% 4% Walk 13% 35% Taxi/other 0% 0% Total 100% 100% Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 82 NEA Northumbria University

83 Table 6.3 Coach Lane Staff and Student Targets 2013/2014 Table Header Staff targets Student targets Car Driver 59% 48% Car Passenger 6% 5% Motorcycle 1% 1% Public Transport 25% 38% Cycle 7% 4% Walk 2% 4% Taxi/other 0% 0% Total 100% 100% 2013/14 Action Plan 6.30 The remainder of this section is dedicated to setting out the action plan of measures to be taken forward in the 2013/14 Travel Plan Update. Measure 1 Cycle and motorcycle facilities Cycling parking at City Campus 6.31 Current cycle parking provision is distributed across the city Campus and stands at 539 spaces. This is an increase of 118 spaces from 2010/ Since the last travel plan update 20,000 has been invested in new secured cycle parking at City East Campus. In addition and visitor covered cycle parking has been provided at new Nursery development at City Campus East. In addition they have increased cycling spaces outside Sport Central from 10 to For 2014 there is an intention to increase the number of cycle parking spaces by 5%. Cycling parking at Coach Lane Campus 6.34 With regard to cycle parking at Coach Lane, there are currently 106 space this is a decrease in spaces from 2009 provision For 2014 there is an intention to increase the number of cycle parking spaces by 5%. Changing rooms, showers and lockers at City Campus 6.36 Investment in shower and changing facilities at the university continues with shower facilities available at: Squires Northumberland City Campus East 4 North Street East Trinity Wynne Jones Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 83

84 21 Ellison Place 6.37 Recently a 20,000 investment in shower and locker provision has been made at City West Campus. Changing rooms, showers and lockers at Coach Lane Campus 6.38 As with City Campus, investment in shower and changing facilities at Coach Lane Campus is expected Shower and changing facilities are currently available at both Coach Lane East and West. This follows a 25,000 investment in facilities relating to shower and changing facilities for cyclists and walkers It is expected that ongoing investment will be in the region for X for Motorcycle parking at City Campus and Coach Lane 6.41 Currently demand for motorcycling parking at both Campuses, falls below the level of existing provision. As a result of this plans for further provision by have been abandoned In terms of existing provision at City Campus West there are 18 spaces, 6 of them are covered and 12 have loop devices At City Campus East there are 54 motorcycle parking spaces that are covered and partially covered At Coach Lane Campus, there are 6 spaces with motorcycle loops The university will continue to review the need for motorcycle and moped parking and add to the provision if/when required. Therefore, there is no set target for Table 6.4 Measure 1 Cycle and Motorcycle Facilities for City Campus and Coach Lane Campus Measure 1 Summary Target Groups Impact Difficult Responsibility Action Motorcycle and cycle parking, changing rooms, showers and lockers Current and potential motorcyclists and cyclists, car users High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator, Campus Services 5% additional cycle spaces at City Campus, and 5% additional cycle spaces at Coach Lane by end of plan period 2013/14. No additional motorcycle parking required. Measure 2 - Managing the demand for parking 6.46 The University aimed to rationalise parking facilities at City Campus West to create a more pedestrian friendly environment and allow for easier management of car parking access. The parking rationalisation is part of a wider Campus Refurbishment Programme which was expected to be progressed in conjunction with and students transferring to the new City Campus East. This rationalisation of car parking would also enable the University to explore the possibility of controlling car park access through a swipe card system, making enforcement easier for the Campus Services Team. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 84 NEA Northumbria University

85 6.47 The University also planned to monitor and review its permit allocation system to ensure that parking permits are only issued when needed. It was expected that the University would review the parking situation at the University after the opening of City Campus East and would continually monitor the cost of parking. The University has car parking facilities at both the City and Coach Lane Campuses. Parking spaces are generally taken up by. The University does not guarantee car parking so and students are encouraged to consider alternative modes of transport Currently the number of parking spaces at City Campus and Coach Lane has been reduced to the lowest levels since 2007, with City Campus having 525 spaces and Coach Lane having The University parking management system has undergone changes since the 2007 Travel Plan. The University has installed car parking barriers at all entrances to the City Campus to prevent those without permits from entering the site by car. Additionally, whilst the Campus Services team is in overall control of parking administration and policy, the University has recently introduced a new enforcement scheme using fixed penalty fines in a partnership with a local company called Liberty who has access to data from the DVLA. The fine payment goes to Liberty with the University receiving 50% of the parking fine revenue The University has also seen a year on year reduction in the number of parking permits issued at the University. In 2005, 906 permits were issued at the City Campus, which reduced to 766 in By 2009, this figure was down to 601 permits 6.51 The University will continue to review the number of spaces offered in its car parks and its parking permit allocation system to ensure that parking permits are only issued when needed and address car travel to the City and Coach Lane Campuses. Table 6.5 Measure 2 Managing the demand for parking Measure 2 Managing the demand for parking Summary Car park rationalisation, enforcement, reduction of number of parking permits allocated and review of parking charges Target Groups Impact Difficult Responsibility Action Car drivers High High (contentious matter for, risk of charges becoming too high for low paid but generates revenue to support Travel Plan incentives) Campus Services, Travel Plan Coordinator parking spaces on Campus to be continually reviewed. Possible Hunt & Park permit cost increases. Further reduction in number of permits expected. Continued review of car parking management and enforcement. Measure 3 - Car share scheme 6.52 In 2005, the University had a number of who shared lifts to work. In 2006, car share meetings were arranged and additional meetings were held in October and November Moving forward, the University aimed to promote the car share scheme further, liaising with the Tyneside Travel Partnership and promoting the scheme internally. Students were also expected to be part of the target group for the promotion of car sharing, although student are not able to apply for a car share space or the guaranteed ride home scheme. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 85

86 6.53 The University at present does not offer a car share database, but does offer permit holders an option to car share. Parking spaces are set aside outside the car sharers building once car sharing arrangements are agreed. This is an internal scheme and is managed by Campus Services and the Travel Plan co-ordinator. The University still provides the car share get you home service for members of a car share groups which are left stranded as their driver becomes unavailable or if they need to remain at work late. The University will continue to offer this service in the future Information on car sharing at the University can be found on the University travel to work web page. The City Campus currently has 2 car share parking bays. There are no car share bays at the Coach Lane Campus The University will continue to promote its internal car share scheme and if there is demand will provide car share bays. Informal car share meetings should be held twice per year. Results from the travel survey show that a large proportion of that drive to the University would consider sharing lifts to work and therefore the University should continue to liaise with Newcastle Council and the Tyneside Travel Partnership as a database system might prove to be more popular For the Coach Lane Campus where accessing the Campus by car is significantly higher than City Campus, it is thought that car sharing might be a useful tool in achieving the target. Table 6.6 Measure 3 - Car Share Scheme Measure 3 Car Share Scheme Summary Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Action Staff, students and visitors, Staff travelling between Campuses for workpurpose, Public transport users based at Coach Lane Car drivers and car sharers mainly High (especially for those without public transport alternative) Medium (risk of tensions as related to car parking management issue, need for small budget and enforcement) Travel Plan Coordinator, Campus Services Increased promotion of car sharing in general at the University with internal meetings twice per year. Increase car share bays if required. Further investigation of a database system and continued Communication with Newcastle City Council and Tyneside Travel Partnership. Increased uptake expected by end of plan period 2013/14. Measure 4 - Inter Campus shuttle bus service 6.57 The University will continue its usage of the inter Campus shuttle bus service and where necessary amend the route and increase service frequencies if required Northumbria University has continued to run a free bus service for and students between the City Campus and the Coach Lane Campus After analysing feedback from inter Campus shuttle bus users gathered through previous travel surveys, the service now operates earlier and runs from Monday to Friday from 07:45 to 21:30. This enables city based students to get to Coach Lane for a 09:00 start. An additional journey to Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 86 NEA Northumbria University

87 Coach Lane has also been scheduled. This has been achieved by reducing services stopping atthe underused Four Lane Ends Metro stop. The University bus service route has also been modified to fully serve the City Campus East site. A stop has also been added to New Bridge Street, opposite the Manors Metro Station which serves several halls of residences In addition to the above, the University has been using a new, more spacious and environmental friendly, Euro 4 standard vehicle since September This new bus has more seats, standing room and is far more accessible. The Euro 4 engine means it meets the latest emissionsstandard and is therefore more environmentally friendly In terms of usage, in 2007/08 the University Shuttle Bus carried approximately 96,000 passengers and by 2008/09 this had increased to 100,000. Final usage figures for 2009/10 indicate that patronage is about the same as 2008/09. Currently patronage levels is passengers so the service is still proving extremely popular. Table 6.7 Measure 4 Inter Campus Shuttle Bus Service Measure 4 Inter Campus Shuttle Bus Service Summary Target Group Free shuttle bus between City and Coach Lane Campuses (including City Campus East site) Staff, students and visitors, Staff travelling between Campuses for workpurpose, Public transport users based at Coach Lane Impact Difficulty Responsibility Action High Medium Campus Services, Travel Plan Coordinator (promotion) Continue to monitor usage regularly and obtain feedback from users. Also speak with potential users to ensure the service is improved if necessary. Measure 5 University corporate public transport scheme 6.62 The University had been offering discounted public transport passes via salary deduction for a number of years. The University planned to continue to offer this facility and ensure it is publicised to all members of, in particular targeting new employees and car drivers. Take up of the scheme was expected to be monitored closely and continued liaison with was expected to ensure that the discounted tickets offered by the University corresponded with needs Take up of discounted public transport tickets for at the University has continued to increase year on year (with the exception if 2008/09 when a small decrease was experienced). Whilst take up of the passes has grown again this year, the increase in purchasing passes is small. This is attributed to two factors, these being changes in numbers in recent years and flexible working practices becoming embedded. If are able to work home from home on day per work they are unlikely to by a season ticket. However, it should be not that public transport use has risen and it is in no doubt that the range of discounted ticketing on offer attributes to this Information about the scheme is published on the intranet pages and the University website. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 87

88 6.65 The University will continue to offer this facility and publicise it to, in particular new employees and car drivers during this travel plan period, to 2014, when this measure will be reviewed again in the next travel plan update. Table 6.8 Measure 5 Inter University corporate public transport scheme Measure 5 University corporate public transport scheme Summary Discounted public transport passes for to buy through monthly salary deductions monitoring and review (take-up and passes available) Target Group Impact Difficulty Staff using public transport, car drivers, new employees High Medium (scheme administration) Responsibility Action Campus Services, Travel Plan Coordinator (promotion) Scheme promotion is monthly throughout year. Take up to be monitored throughout the year. Measure 6 - Public transport information and incentives 6.66 The University invited public transport operators and Nexus to the University Campuses for sustainable travel information days so that and students could access information and obtain advice on routes and prices. These operators attend Freshers week and Climate Week 6.67 The University discussed the possibility of organising a one off promotional event where free bus passes are distributed to and/or students who currently drive but could use public transport to travel to the Campuses. The University also considered the use of tailored travel information for new employees as part of the formal induction process The University currently uses information and incentives alongside existing rewards (see corporate public transport scheme above) to encourage the shift from car use towards public transport. The main forms of communication with and students remains , the internet and intranet. The University s travel to work website provides links to the universities corporate public transport scheme, a public transport journey planner, a car sharing site, both cycling and walking to work pages and links to Simply Go and Metro The University currently arranges a sustainable travel event twice per year where the University offers a free days travel to try public transport, all buses and metro. The University does offer individual travel guides (leaflet or internet based) although use of the Journey Planner is being strongly promoted to minimise waste and the production of out of date timetables The University continues to use , the internet and intranet to communicate with and students on travel planning and also uses it to publicise public transport offers and provide links to timetables and maps where available The University also met with Nexus in 2011 in order to investigate the potential for individual travel planning. Nexus regularly attends the annual Freshers fair to offer personalised travel planning advice. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 88 NEA Northumbria University

89 Table 6.9 Measure 6 Public Transport Information and Incentives Measure 6 Public Transport Information and Incentives Summary Public transport information events, one-off marketing operation targeting car drivers & tailored travel information for new starters Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Action Car drivers, public transport users, students and High Medium (small budget, secure help from NCC, Nexus and public transport operators) Travel Plan Coordinator Continued promotion of public transport information events. Sustainable travel event day to continue twice per year. Ongoing promotion of the Journey Planner Measure 7 - Partnership working 6.72 In 2007, the University had taken part in a number of informal meetings with other large employers in the area to share travel planning best practice. These discussions resulted in the creation of the Tyneside Travel Partnership which included the following major employers and public sector partners: Northumbria University; Newcastle University; COBALT Business Park; Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Northern Rock; Newcastle City Council; and Nexus 6.73 The Partnership also included the following affiliated partners, who were expected to be part of the discussions on specific measures: Metro; bus operators; train operators; and North Tyneside Council. The aims of the Tyneside Travel Partnership were to: promote sustainable travel; reduce of car use (in turn reducing congestion and improving road safety); enable joint working with key stakeholders, working towards value for money solutions; exchange information and best practice on modal shifts achieved by partnership members; and Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 89

90 raise awareness of sustainable travel to influence key policy and strategic decision making in the region Partnership members contribute 250 annually, with contributions to be used to organise events and promote the partnership, with match funding from Newcastle City Council. The Partnership was launched on 24th October 2007 at a Cleaner Greener Travel Event held at Newcastle University. Northumbria University has and will continue to communicate its Travel Plan monitoring results to all members of the Tyneside Travel Partnership, especially Nexus and Newcastle City Council, as this information could be useful when reviewing services and planning routes Northumbria University has continued to play an active role in the Tyneside Travel Partnership and will continue to do so in the future. So far this has included a jointly funded sustainable student travel awareness campaign, entitled No Car Superstar The University has also invested, in partnership with ONE North East in the installation of electric charging posts for four electric vehicles as part of the Plugged in Places Project. This project is designed to bring about an infrastructure for electric vehicles in the region and aid the move towards low carbon, low emission vehicles Travel Plan survey results continue to be communicated to members of the partnership and to Sunderland City Council for inclusion on the I Trace website. Table 6.10 Measure 7 Partnership Working Measure 7 Partnership Working Summary Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Action Joint working with Newcastle City Council, Nexus and public transport operators, communicate monitoring results Car drivers, public transport users Medium Medium Travel Plan Coordinator Timescale Continue to play and active role in Tyneside Travel Partnership and communicate summary of survey results to operators every 2 years. Measure 8 - Promote cycling 6.78 The University will continue to promote cycling through information on the University website and targeted events including Bike to Work week. Monitoring and continued promotion of the University Cycle Loan Scheme was also expected. In summer a community, and student event was hosted that offered a bike fix service as well as cycling advice. This was held at both Campuses. Additionally cycling was promoted at a number of sustainable travel events including Climate Week. Finally The University participated in the scratch bike hire scheme through out The University will also to continue the development of the Bicycle User Group (BUG) and planned to improve security for cycle users, with a particular focus on reducing the number of Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 90 NEA Northumbria University

91 cycle thefts on Campus. Security measures have now been implemented with the introduction of plain clothes Security Officers on Campus to deter cycle theft. In addition the university invest 4000 in D locks, which are provided to all and students that request them The University found that changes to the tax free bike to work scheme s fair market payment left certain financially disadvantaged and many not interested in the scheme. To offset this the University now offers interest free loans for cycling equipment and a bicycle up to the value of 1,000. The University has also negotiated a 10% discount with all local cycle shops to make the scheme more attractive. Take up of the scheme has been good with 63 cycle purchases since the scheme was implemented, in the number of stores offering these discounts had increased. The Students Union shop now stocks cycle safety equipment The first BUG meeting took place in September 2007 and now takes place twice a year. The group has proved popular with a core group of cyclists attending meetings for debate and discussion, as well as sharing information through a distribution list of 300 names. Regular s go out to all cyclists offering advice, maps and information on cycle routes Moving forward, the University will continue to promote all of the above, with a particular focus on increasing membership of the Cycle Loan Scheme and continued promotion of the BUG. Table 6.11 Measure 8 - Promote cycling Measure 8: Promote Cycling Summary Cycle information provision. Promotion of cycle events and BUG. Cycle security and membership of Cycle Loan Scheme. Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Action Car drivers, cyclists, and students Medium Low (small budget for promotional material) Travel Plan Coordinator Continued investment in cycle information provision and promotional events. Sustainable travel event day twice per year. BUG to continue to meet four times per year and target to increase membership of BUG. Measure 9 - Promote walking 6.83 The University will continue to promote walking through internet / intranet site and by offering discounted pedometers and personal attack alarms. The University also produced a Leg-It leaflet in partnership with Newcastle City Council which was available to download from the University internet / intranet site. If possible, the University would also participate in walking promotion days. Walking was promoted as part of a number of sustainable events including Climate Week Since 2007, the University has continued to provide walking information on the internet / intranet site. The University promotes walking by promotion of the walk to us software as well as advertising walkit.com. However, walking promotion will be included at the Sustainable travel Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 91

92 events and the University will continue to offer pedometers at discounted prices through the University shop and offer free personal attack alarms. Table 6.12 Measure 9 - Promote Walking Measure 9: Promote Walking Summary Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Action Walking maps, pedometers and personal alarms, walking promotion. Car drivers, pedestrians Medium Low (small budget for promotional material) Travel Plan Coordinator Ongoing promotion required. Measure 10 - University vehicle fleet 6.86 The University will continue to consider alternatives to LPG fuelled vehicles ranging from the increased use of bio fuels to the purchase of lower emission vehicles as this type of technology develops and becomes more widely available. The University will also continue to consider reducing delivery patterns, cutting back on vehicle emissions and traffic to its Campuses In the period , the University acquired an additional LPG fuelled van, taking the total number of University vehicles running on LPG or fitted with particle trap filters to 5 out of 15. At present, the University vehicle fleet consists of a mixture of gas and petrol powered vehicles, with some powered by diesel. The University is considering the purchase of a new electric vehicle in the future. A breakdown of the University Vehicle Fleet is in Appendix B Currently the University is involved in an electrical vehicle test for. Both Campuses have a electric vehicle spaces and charging points, as part of the wider network of infrastructure in Newcastle. These vehicles are for to assist them in considering the alternatives to fossil fuel based vehicles The university has removed from its fleet the executive car (Jaguar) and has reduced the number of journeys undertaken and/or replaced them with taxi use. The University has reduced stationery supplies deliveries from five times a week to three times and has also installed chilled filtered mains water to reduce bottled water supplies delivered to the Campus. Table 6.13 Measure 10 University vehicle fleet Measure 10: University Vehicle Fleet Summary Target Group Impact Difficulty Reducing emissions from University fleet and reducing frequency of deliveries Business travel / travelling for work, suppliers High (reduced emissions and raising Travel Plan profile) Medium (high cost but already budgeted for and long term savings) Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 92 NEA Northumbria University

93 Responsibility Action Travel Plan Coordinator, Campus Services Vehicle deliveries to be reviewed on a regular basis. Consideration into purchase of new electric vehicle to be made in July Measure 11 - Rental cars, taxis and pool cars 6.90 The University will review its business travel; taxi and car hire policies on a regular basis to ensure that it is taking advantage of the lower emission, more environmentally services. The University also will continue liaising with Newcastle City Council to discuss the possibility of establishing a Newcastle car club with the University gaining corporate membership status The University has continued to implement a strict policy on hire cars. Hire cars of the lowest engine size or those running on low emission fuels must be hired whenever possible. In keeping with this, the University has joined the North East Option C Car Club. The car club allows to 'pay as you drive', by booking a car over the internet or by telephone, picking it up from a parking bay in the area, drive and return 6.92 The University actively discourages the use of taxis between the City and Coach Lane Campuses, encouraging the use of the inter Campus shuttle bus service. The route of this service has been rerouted to include the new halls of residence, therefore comprehensively covering the University network The University would also encourage and students to use a public transport alternative to taxis wherever possible. Car rental and taxi policies are still available on the University internet / intranet Moving forward, the University will regularly review its business travel, taxi and car hire policies to take advantage of the growth in lower emission, more environmental friendly services. The University will also encourage to use the Common Wheels Car Club as it develops, reviewing use and ensuring that cars available meet needs. Table 6.14 Measure 11 - Promote Walking Rental Cars, Taxis and Pool Cars Measure 11: Promote Walking Rental Cars, Taxis and Pool Cars Summary Strict policy on type of rental cars used, reduced taxi used, Common Wheels Car Club project Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Action Business travel, travelling for work High (reduced emissions and raising Travel Plan profile) Medium Travel Plan Coordinator Build on the membership of Common wheels car club. Encourage the use of the inter Campus shuttle bus. Ongoing review of policies to follow growth of more environmental friendly services. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 93

94 Measure 12 - Reducing the need to travel 6.95 The University will encourage to reduce their need to travel by promoting the use of phone / teleconference facilities, flexibility and home working Teleconferencing and phone conferencing facilities have been available at a large number of University schools since Facilities have since been improved and the University now offers portable video conferencing equipment which can plugged straight into a network port. It is designed to deliver good quality video and audio communications to a medium size conference room, boardroom or classroom. These facilities have been used to reduce travel when considered unnecessary. The University is in the process of producing a booklet for which illustrates the benefits of the teleconferencing resource. Is this completed now? 6.97 In addition All new University facilities and halls of residence have high speed broadband capacity. Ensuring that all parts of the University are connected on a highly functioning communication network The University implements flexible working hours and flexible working schemes for 500 support. Core working times for support are and Staff can carry 12 hours over at the end of each working period. They can also carry negative leave of up to 6 hours. One day flexible leave can be taken during each 4 week period, either as half days or one full day. Academics have a greater choice for home working and all managers at the University can establish flexible working for their on an individual needs basis University caring for young children can also apply for various types of flexible working arrangements such as: staggered hours, compressed working hours, job-sharing, term-time working, and working from home or working reduced hours. The standard flexi working arrangements are all still available to. Table 6.15 Measure 12- Reducing the Need to Travel Measure 12: Reducing the Need to Travel Summary Promotion of phone conferencing and teleconferencing facilities and active encouragement of flexible working arrangements where possible Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Action Staff Medium (reduces need to travel) Medium (cost but most already in place or built with new site) Travel Plan Coordinator, IT services Ongoing Measure 13 - Implementing the travel plan In 2007, Tim Hall was the University Travel Plan Coordinator and worked with the Travel Plan Steering Group, University departments, Newcastle City Council and other organisations in the North East region. The role of the Travel Plan Coordinator was to set up the Travel Plan and ensure its measures and targets were being implemented. Tim Hall was also expected to b assisted by colleagues from Campus Services when required. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 94 NEA Northumbria University

95 6.102 Since 2007, Tim Hall, assisted by Campus Services has continued to progress Travel Plan measures and targets. This has involved close working with Newcastle City Council and other organisations in the North East region. As shown in this Travel Plan Update, the Travel Plan and the majority of associated measures have been successfully implemented over up to. The University will continue to review the workload of the Travel Plan Coordinator and may decide to appoint someone else to help with the workload if necessary. The University Sustainable Management Group steers the Travel Plan and the meets every quarter. Increased revenue from car parking charges will continue to be set aside to fund Travel Plan measures. The Travel Plan Coordinator will continue to be responsible for Travel Plan related expenditure. Table 6.16 Measure 13- Implementing the travel plan Measure 13: Implementing the travel plan Summary Travel Plan Coordinator, Environmental Policy Working Group Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Action All on Campus High Medium High ( time and cost) Sustainability Management Group Review by Ongoing Measure 14 - Travel plan promotion For the Travel Plan to achieve its targets, and students need to know about what the University is trying to achieve. The University will continue to promote the Travel Plan through a mixture of information and promotional materials and through Sustainable Travel events. This would be managed by the Travel Plan Coordinator In 2005 and 2007, the University s website already offered access to a travel page for students and information about car parking, the inter Campus shuttle bus, discounted public transport tickets for, the public transport journey planner and car and taxi hire policies. This information is still available on the University website and is regularly updated The University also produced a Travel Plan leaflet explaining the objectives and targets as well as publicising the main Travel Plan initiatives. The leaflet was distributed to all with pay slips. Updated information on the Travel Plan update, including and student survey results will be made available on the University internet / intranet sites. Articles about the Travel Plan and the results so far will also be included in and students newsletter where relevant. The University has organised a number of events with a sustainable transport theme such as Sustainable travel event, Climate Week and a day specific to cycle promotion which invited the police to the Campus to tag bikes, whilst providing free cycle maps and locks. The University also hosted Smarter Choices seminars during Bike to Work Week to promote the benefits of sustainable travelo the public and managers / supervisors Moving forward, the University will continue to organise sustainable promotions to fit with the academic year and other University events such as Freshers Week. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 95

96 Table 6.17 Measure 14- Travel Plan promotion Measure 14: Travel Plan promotion Summary Update on Travel Plan process, information and promotional material, use of the internet, promotional events including Climate Week Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Action All on Campus High (raising awareness and Travel Plan profile) Medium (small budget and time needed) Travel Plan Coordinator Information on Travel Plan Update and travel survey results to be published in 2013 on internet / intranet site. Annual promotional events to be arranged in line with academic year in 2013 Measure 15 - Travel Plan monitoring and review The University will continue to monitor modal split targets and initiatives take up on a regular basis. This is the responsibility of the Travel Plan Coordinator and Travel Plan Steering Group. The University will report progress of the Travel Plan to Newcastle City Council on a regular basis The University will undertake an additional and student travel survey in 2013/14, building on the travel surveys of 2005, 2007, 2010 and. If required, monitoring of car park usage would also be undertaken through parking counts and snapshot surveys In the period , the University has continued to monitor the uptake of specific Travel Plan initiatives. This has been completed on an annual and sometimes monthly basis. This has included monitoring of car sharing, cycling, take up of discounted public transport tickets and sustainable travel promotional events To assess progress towards achieving Travel Plan targets and initiatives, the Travel Plan Coordinator, with support from the Sustainability Management Group18 has continued to be responsible for reviewing these targets and initiatives. Smaller groups also meet to discuss site specific measures (car parking for example). The University has continued to report to Newcastle City Council on Travel Plan progress and modal split targets. Northumbria University has now undertaken comprehensive and student travel surveys in , 2007, 2010 and. The University will continue to monitor progress by undertaking a full and student survey in. The 2005 and 2007 surveys were undertaken using paper based questionnaires. This method of data collection was superseded in 2010 by the use of an internet based survey. This survey was completed in 2010 and had a reduced impact on environmental resources and the University Travel Plan budget The updated Travel Plan document details measures and targets for 2014 in light of the travel survey data. The University will communicate this updated Travel Plan document to Newcastle City Council. The University proposes to continue updating the Council on this basis with update reports being produced following the travel survey. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 96 NEA Northumbria University

97 Table 6.18 Measure 15- Monitoring and Reviewing the Travel Plan Measure 15: Monitoring and Reviewing the Travel Plan Summary Staff and students surveys, monitoring initiatives take-up, reviewing measures and targets, reporting on progress Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility All on Campus High Medium (cost and time) Travel Plan Coordinator and Environmental Policy Working Group Action Travel survey to be undertaken in 2014, annual initiatives monitoring, 2013/14 updates to be communicated to Newcastle City Council. Measure 16 - Managing Carbon Emissions For the first time, Universities Scope 3 Carbon Emissions have been measured. Scope 3 consists of emissions that are a consequence of the HEI s actions, which occur at sources which are not owned or controlled by an HEI and which are not classed as scope 2 emissions. Examples of scope 3 emissions are commuting, business travel by means not owned or controlled by the organisation, waste disposal, or purchased materials or fuels. This identified total annual volume of commuter generated emissions by, students, campus and mode of transport The total annual volume of commuter generated emissions (kg CO 2 e) per person (65 kg CO 2 e per person) will be used as the target. Table 6.19 Measure 16 - Managing Carbon Emissions Measure 16: Managing Carbon Emissions Summary Staff and student travel plan survey Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility All on campus High Medium (cost and time) Travel Plan Coordinator Timescale Travel Plan survey to be undertaken in 2013/14 Measure 17 Mode split targets for specific Faculties and Department In the version of the travel plan update, analysis was undertaken to understand the travel habits of and students within different areas of the university. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 97

98 6.117 This information provides the Travel Plan Coordinator with the opportunity to create modal split targets by area for both and students and to prepare a bespoke approach of promotion of measures to specific areas Target produced will be based upon the data provided in section 4 of the Travel Plan Update. Table 6.20 Measure 17 - Mode split targets for specific Faculties and Departments Measure 17 Mode split targets for specific Faculties and Departments Summary Target group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Development of area specific modal split targets for and student Staff and students from each area High Medium ( time) Travel Plan Coordinator Timescale To be developed and implemented by A summary table of these measures can be found overleaf. Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 98 NEA Northumbria University

99 Table 6.21 Revised Travel Plan Action Plan 2013/14 Measure Summary Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale 1 Cycle and Motorcycle Facility 2 Managing the demand for parking 3 Car Share Scheme Motorcycle and cycle parking, changing rooms, showers and lockers Car park rationalisation, enforcement, reduction of number of parking permits allocated and review of parking charges Staff, students and visitors, Staff travelling between Campuses for work purpose, Public transport users based at Coach Lane Current and potential motorcyclists and cyclists, car users High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator, Campus Services Car drivers High High Campus Services, Travel Plan Coordinator Car drivers and car sharers mainly High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator, Campus Services 5% additional cycle spaces at City Campus, and 5% additional cycle spaces at Coach Lane by end of 2013/14 travel plan period. No additional motorcycle parking required. parking spaces on Campus to be continually reviewed. Possible Hunt & Park permit cost increases. Further reduction in number of permits expected. Continued review of car parking management and enforcement. Increased promotion of car sharing in general at the University with internal meetings twice per year. Increase car share bays if required. Further investigation of a database system and continued Communication with Newcastle City Council and Tyneside Travel Partnership. Increased uptake expected by end of travel plan period 2013/14. 4 Inter Campus Shuttle Bus Service Free shuttle bus between City and Coach Lane Campuses (including City Campus East site) Staff, students and visitors, Staff travelling between Campuses for work purpose, Public transport users based at Coach Lane High Medium Campus Services, Travel Plan Coordinator Continue to monitor usage regularly and obtain feedback from users. Also speak with potential users to ensure the service is improved if necessary. Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 99

100 Measure Summary Target Group 5 University Corporate Public Transport Scheme 6 Public Transport Information and Incentives 7 Partnership working Discounted public transport passes for to buy through monthly salary deductions monitoring and review (take-up and passes available) Public transport information events, one-off marketing operation targeting car drivers & tailored travel information for new starters Joint working with Newcastle City Council, Nexus and public transport operators, communicate monitoring results 8 Promote cycling Joint working with Newcastle City Council, Nexus and public transport operators, communicate monitoring results Staff using public transport, car drivers, new employees Car drivers, public transport users, students and Car drivers, public transport users Car drivers, cyclists, and students Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale High Medium Campus Services, Travel Plan Coordinator High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator Medium Medium Travel Plan Coordinator Medium Low Travel Plan Coordinator Scheme promotion is monthly throughout year. Take up to be monitored throughout the year. Continued promotion of public transport information events. Sustainable travel event day to continue twice per year. Ongoing promotion of the Journey Planner Timescale Continue to play an active role in Tyneside Travel Partnership and communicate summary of survey results to operators every 2 years. Continued investment in cycle information provision and promotional events. Sustainable travel event day twice per year. BUG to continue to meet four times per year and target to increase membership of BUG. 9 Promote walking 10 University Vehicle Fleet Walking maps, pedometers and personal alarms, walking promotion. Reducing emissions from University fleet and reducing frequency of deliveries Car drivers, pedestrians Business travel / travelling for work, suppliers Medium Low Travel Plan Coordinator High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator, Campus Services Ongoing promotion required. Vehicle deliveries to be reviewed on a regular basis. Consideration into purchase of new electric vehicle with a decision expected to be made in July 2013 Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name 100 NEA Northumbria University

101 Measure Summary Target Group Impact Difficulty Responsibility Timescale 11 Rental cars, Taxi and Pool cars Strict policy on type of rental cars used, reduced taxi used, Common Wheels Car Club project Business travel, travelling for work High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator Build on the membership of Common wheels car club. Encourage the use of the inter Campus shuttle bus. Ongoing review of policies to follow growth of more environmental friendly services. 12 Reducing the need to travel 13 Implementing the travel plan 14 Travel plan promotion 15 Travel plan monitoring and review Promotion of phone conferencing and teleconferencing facilities and active encouragement of flexible working arrangements where possible Travel Plan Coordinator, Environmental Policy Working Group Update on Travel Plan process, information and promotional material, use of the internet, promotional events including Climate Week Staff and students surveys, monitoring initiatives take-up, reviewing measures and targets, reporting on progress Staff Medium Medium Travel Plan Coordinator, IT services All on Campus All on Campus All on Campus High Medium - High Sustainability Management Group High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator and Environmental Policy Working Group Ongoing Review by Ongoing Information on Travel Plan Update and travel survey results to be published in 2013/14 on internet / intranet site. Annual promotional events to be arranged in line with academic year in 2013 Travel survey to be undertaken in 2014, annual initiatives monitoring, 2013/14 updates to be communicated to Newcastle City Council. 16 Managing Carbon Emissions 17 Mode split targets for specific Faculties and Departments Staff and student travel plan survey Development of area specific modal split targets for and student All campus on Staff and students from each area High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator High Medium Travel Plan Coordinator Travel Plan survey to be undertaken in travel plan period 2013/14 To be developed and implemented by 2014 Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University 101

102 Appendix A Appendix Inter Campus Shuttle Bus Timetable Page Job No Report No Issue no Report Name A102 NEA Northumbria University

103 Bus Route in City Centre University Bus Service Timetable /2013 Coach Lane Shuttle Welcome aboard our new bus, which we put into service in September It has more seats and more standing room and is more accessible please ask the driver if you require assistance. It also has a new Euro 4 engine, which means it meets the latest emissions standard and is therefore more environmentally friendly. In response to passenger feedback, we have amended the timetable to include the following changes: An earlier start so city based students can get to Coach Lane for 9am lectures. Fewer journeys to Four Lane Ends Metro which means we can run an extra return journey to Coach Lane during the daytime. A new circular route in the city centre to serve both the existing and extended campus as well as a convenient stop on New Bridge St for several halls of residence. Please note that we will not be visiting the turning circle on the new campus as this could lead to delays if cars are queuing for the car park and also because the traffic lights on New Bridge St have an east west priority. If you have any comments on this service, please phone Mail and Transport Department, Campus Services

104 Departure Times Term-time and Vacation City Campus East turning circle 0745 Civic Centre Henderson Hall Coach Lane Campus West Bus stop North bound **** Four Lane Ends Metro **** Coach Lane Campus East turning circle Coach Lane Campus West Henderson Hall Portland Road Stephenson Building New Bridge Street, opposite City Campus East ****Bus re-fuels Terminates Driver change over bus arrives at the Civic Centre at the following times Driver change over bus departs at the following times Departure Times Term-time only 3 September to 14 December, 7 January to 22 March 2013 and 15 April to 7 June 2013 Civic Centre Henderson Hall Coach Lane Campus West Coach Lane Campus East turning circle Coach Lane Campus West Henderson Hall Portland Road Stephenson Building New Bridge Street, Terminates opposite CCE Call for any queries relating to this service Service operates Monday to Friday No service at weekends, on public holidays or institutional closure days

105 Appendix B Breakdown of University Fleet Job No Report No Issue no Report Name Page NEA Northumbria University B103

106 Northumbria University Vehicle Fleet