Manchester Metropolitan University Travel Plan Strategy March

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1 Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester Metropolitan University Travel Plan Strategy March 2010 colinbuchanan.com

2 Manchester Metropolitan University Travel Plan Strategy Project No: March Eastbourne Terrace, London, W2 6LG Telephone: Fax: London@cbuchanan.co.uk Prepared by: Approved by: Thomas Payne Chris Hanley Status: Final Version 1.6 Issue no: 1 Date: 18 March 2010 crewe - travel plan v1.6.doc (C) Copyright Colin Buchanan and Partners Limited. All rights reserved. This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of the commissioning party and unless otherwise agreed in writing by Colin Buchanan and Partners Limited, no other party may copy, reproduce, distribute, make use of, or rely on the contents of the report. No liability is accepted by Colin Buchanan and Partners Limited for any use of this report, other than for the purposes for which it was originally prepared and provided. Opinions and information provided in this report are on the basis of Colin Buchanan and Partners Limited using due skill, care and diligence in the preparation of the same and no explicit warranty is provided as to their accuracy. It should be noted and is expressly stated that no independent verification of any of the documents or information supplied to Colin Buchanan and Partners Limited has been made

3 Manchester Metropolitan University Travel Plan St Chapter 3 - Crewe Ca Contents Executive Summary 6 1 Background Introduction What is a travel plan? Benefits of a travel plan Policy Review 9 2 Local Transport Context Location of the Crewe Campus Highways Buses Rail Cycling Walking Car Parking 20 3 Existing travel patterns Introduction Results Initial Postcode analysis 26 4 Aims, objectives and targets Aims and objectives Targets 30 5 Travel plan measures Introduction Reducing car use Car sharing Car parking management strategy Walking and cycling measures Public transport Personalised journey planning Business Travel Strategy 36 6 Marketing and managing the travel plan Travel Plan Co-ordinator Steering Group and local stakeholders Marketing and Promotion 37 7 Monitoring and review Introduction Timetable for monitoring and review 39 Appendix 1 46 Appendix 2 49 Appendix 3 59 Appendix 4 69 Appendix 5 71 Appendix 6 73 Appendix 7 75

4 Appendix 8 77 Tables Table 2.1: Local bus services 15 Table 2.2: Train services and operators 16 Table 2.3: Journey times to Crewe 16 Table 3.1: Revised question Table 3.2: Baseline staff modal share 23 Table 3.3: Baseline modal share (daytime students) 26 Table 4.1: Suggested SOV reduction targets* 31 Table 4.2: Staff modal shift targets 31 Table 4.3: Student modal shift targets 32 Table 7.1: Timetable for implementing the Travel Plan 41 Table 7.2: Timetable of Travel Plan monitoring and review 45 Figures Figure 2.1: Location of the Crewe campus 11 Figure 2.2: Location of the Crewe and Alsager campuses 12 Figure 2.3: Crewe Road (southern side) bus stop 13 Figure 2.4: Crewe Road (north side) bus stop 14 Figure 2.5: Local bus routes 15 Figure 2.6: Local cycle network 17 Figure 2.7: Covered cycle storage facilities 18 Figure 2.8: Uncovered cycle storage facilities 18 Figure 2.9: Pedestrian and cycle routes, and local bus stops 20 Figure 3.1: Measures to encourage cycling 24 Figure 3.2: Measures to encourage car sharing 25 Figure 3.3: Measures to encourage use of public transport 25 Figure 3.4: Staff postcodes 27

5 Figure 3.5: Student postcodes 28 Figure 3.6: Staff and student home postcodes 29

6 Executive Summary This travel plan has been produced by Colin Buchanan (CB) on behalf of Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in regards to the consolidation of its two out of town campus locations at Crewe and Alsager into one single site at Crewe. The existing Crewe site will be expanded to replace the loss of capacity at Alsager as part of an overall Masterplan strategy. The content of the travel plan includes: A review of local policy and documentation; The most up-to-date knowledge of future proposals to be developed as part of the University s Masterplan; A comprehensive site audit, review of transport options and analysis of the staff and student travel survey data; and The preparation of a detailed implementation, monitoring and review timetable. Measures and targets defined will be applied campus-wide at Crewe. Accordingly, the travel plan will be updated in line with any future campus developments. The following targets have been set for the reduction of single occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel: Staff SOV reduction of 13% (from the existing campus baseline of 68%) Students SOV reduction of 11% (from the existing campus baseline 41%) These targets will be ratified through a campus wide travel plan survey carried out within 6 months of occupation of the consolidated Crewe campus. Any change in the targets will however continue to focus on a reduction of SOV travel by approximately one third. Manchester Metropolitan University aims to achieve these modal shift targets by the end of a 5 year period after the occupation of the consolidated campus, and at this time the travel plan will be reviewed and updated accordingly. Targets are also set for years 1 and 3 after building occupation. These will allow progress to be continuously monitored, and the impact of the measures introduced to be assessed on a more frequent basis. These targets are presented both in regards to SOV reduction and new modal split targets. The travel plan itself will however be reviewed on an annual basis with accompanying staff and student travel surveys. This will account for any changes in travel behaviour with the wider MMU Masterplan. In this document, the travel plan sets out the suggested actions that will contribute to the meetings of these targets. Measures have been themed under: Walking and cycling; 6

7 Public transport; Car sharing; Information and promotion. MMU will employ a Travel Plan Manager (TPM) who will be directly responsible for the implementation of travel plans across the University, and more specifically at the consolidated Crewe campus. Prior to this, the implementation of the travel plan will be managed by MMU s Environmental Sustainability Manager, with support from the Higher Education Precinct, Colin Buchanan and staff on the Crewe campus. The Environmental Sustainability Manager will continue to retain overall control of the travel plan throughout its lifetime. Timescales for the actions and responsibilities of the Travel Plan are also provided and set out in a timetable for implementation, monitoring and review. 7

8 1 Background 1.1 Introduction Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is currently implementing an overall MasterPlan that will effectively consolidate 7 existing key campus locations into 2. This involves the Aytoun, All Saints, Gaskell, Hollings and Didsbury sites being amalgamated at an expanded All Saints Site, and the Crewe and Alsager sites being consolidated at Crewe The number of students at MMU will remain the same at approximately 32,500. However the 62 hectares currently occupied by 127 buildings at 7 campus locations will be reduced to 54 buildings occupying 26 hectares at the 2 consolidated sites. The hours of operation will typically be 0800 to This travel plan will focus on the consolidated Crewe campus The floor plans and landscape scheme for this campus can be found in Appendix The Crewe campus is essentially being expanded to include 3 new buildings, namely a; Performing Arts Centre (1,520 sq metres); an Exercise and Sports Science Centre (950 sq metres); and a Student Hub Building (5,245 sq metres) In addition the Library building is to be refurnished and expanded. Further landscape and infrastructure improvements as detailed in the Masterplan will also be implemented, focussing specifically on improving the public realm of the campus The Crewe campus will have three groups of users with separate travel patterns and needs; staff, students and visitors. This travel plan will look at measures that can be implemented to encourage sustainable travel behaviour in all three of these groups, inducing a shift from single occupancy car use to more sustainable travel modes within the context of the expanded Crewe campus Approximately 4,300 students will use the Crewe site. These are currently based at the following campuses: Crewe 1,925 Alsager 1,048 Combined 1, Staff numbers at the Crewe campus are likely to be approximately 700. This is in line with the number of staff currently employed across the 2 campus locations (391 at Crewe and 323 at Alsager) Due to lack of available space, some sporting facilities will be retained at the Alsager site including 6 grass football pitches, 2 rugby pitches, a sports hall and a gymnasium This will be supplemented by the creation of a new state of the art exercise and sport science block (ESS) at Crewe. This will enable the University s Sports Science Department to continue to enjoy its national and international reputation for the courses and facilities offered. A summary of the plans for the ESS is provided in Appendix This document has been prepared in accordance with national, regional and local policy, as detailed in the following sections, and follows advice given in the Cheshire CC documents Using the planning process to secure workplace travel plans in Cheshire 8

9 (September 2005) and Interim (2008) Guidance on Travel Plans for Business and Employment sites. It also refers to the following supporting documents produced by CB for MMU: Transport Statement (TS); and Staff Travel Survey Report. Extracts from these documents have been incorporated where required. 1.2 What is a travel plan? A travel plan is a package of initiatives and measures tailored to the needs of individual sites with an aim to promote sustainable travel choices and reduce reliance on car-use In this case, a travel plan is required as a condition of planning permission to demonstrate how the occupants of the new development will work to encourage sustainable travel behaviour from the outset and minimise congestion on the local road networks as a result of the development Travel plans are management tools designed to encourage individuals and entire organisations to rethink their travel choices and requirements in order to minimise adverse environmental impacts. The fundamental issue is endeavouring to reduce the dominant role currently played by the private car, by actively promoting sustainable travel options. The travel plan is an ongoing process, with continuous monitoring and review to ensure that objectives are being met If designed well, implementation of a travel plans should lead to economic, environmental, social and health benefits for society as a whole. 1.3 Benefits of a travel plan The introduction of a travel plan with the new development is intended to produce the following benefits: To provide an opportunity to establish environmentally responsible travel behaviour for staff, students and visitors to the development from the outset; To provide an opportunity to introduce travel patterns that will benefit the health and well-being of all who work in, study at and visit the development; To demonstrate environmental responsibility, and to promote MMU as a good example of a sustainable and innovative university. To reduce impact on local highway network and residential areas. 1.4 Policy Review The Government s White Paper: A New Deal for Transport: Better for Everyone presented to Parliament in July 1998 highlighted the importance of travel plans in delivering sustainable futures. It emphasises that the Government sees travel plans as providing a major contribution to easing congestion, especially during rush hour. The White Paper therefore gave the impetus to the development of travel plans that is further consolidated through national guidance such as Planning Policy Guidance 13: Transport (March 2001) PPG 13 provides national guidance on the integration of development and transport planning. Paragraph 3 of PPG 13 affirms that the role of planning is to influence the patterns of new development in order to reduce the need to travel, reduce the length of journeys and make it safer and easier for people to access jobs, shopping, leisure facilities and services by public transport, cycling and walking Other relevant guidance includes: 9

10 Using the Planning Process to Secure Travel Plans Best Practice Guidance (DfT, 2002) Provides guidance on how to make Travel Plans appropriate and effective, whilst stressing the importance of having a clear public policy strategy incorporating both planning and transport objectives. Planning Policy Statement 1 Delivering Sustainable Development (OPDM, 2005) Sets out the Government s national policies on the various aspects of land use planning within England, with specific reference being made to sustainable development within the existing planning system. Guidance on Transport Statements (DfT, 2007) Offers advice on the need for Transport Assessments and Transport Statements, and the role that Travel Plans can play within these. Full Guidance on Local Transport Plans (DfT, 2006) Outlines the need for Local Transport Plans (LTPs) to be set in a wider context, whilst delivering shared priorities and placing an emphasis upon using locally relevant targets as outcome indicators. LTPs should also be shown to contribute to wider policy aims and service delivery. Smarter Choices Changing the Way We Travel (report for the DfT, 2004) A report on the benefits of travel plan measures leading to a reduction in peak period urban traffic of about 21%, and a reduction of peak period non-urban traffic of about 14%. Cheshire CC Local Transport Plan 2 (LTP2) - The LTP2 sets out the transport investment plan for the 5 years between , in support of the longer term Cheshire Integrated Transport Strategy which details the longer term approach to transport in the region. Within it, the strategy commits to tackling congestion through the use of workplace travel plans. For Crewe and Nantwich, in particular the LTP2 commits to: A comprehensive approach to tackling congestion including improved bus, walking and cycling networks to encourage the use of more sustainable modes of transport combined with more stricter parking enforcement. The plan also targets 66% of all businesses with over 500 staff to have a travel plan by North West England Regional Transport Strategy ( draft) Seeks to support sustainable economic development in North West England. Specific reference should be drawn to Policy RT6 (parking Policy and Provision) and Policy RT8 (Regional Priorities for Transport Investment and Management). RT6 sets out Regional Parking standards, with car use to be further managed by implementing travel plans and continuing to improve walking, cycling and public transport networks. RT8 seeks to make the best use of existing transport networks, often through the introduction of Smarter Choice measures. 10

11 2 Local Transport Context The local transport context was assessed by combining desk based research with a full site visit and audit, conducted on 25 th November The results of both of these are combined in the following section. 2.2 Location of the Crewe Campus Crewe campus is located to the south-east of Crewe, in a semi-rural location approximately 3km from the town centre. A location map is shown in Figure 2.1 with the associated transport and highways infrastructure provision given below. Figure 2.1: Location of the Crewe campus The location of the existing Alsager campus in relation to Crewe is shown in Figure 2.2. The two sites are approximately 6 miles apart. 11

12 Figure 2.2: Location of the Crewe and Alsager campuses 2.3 Highways The Crewe campus is surrounded by residential areas to the west and north, and Crewe Business Park and Industrial Estates to the south and east The campus is accessed just north of Crewe Road (A534), a dual carriageway which runs west to east across the south of Crewe eventually connecting with the M6 at junction 17. From the A534, to the west of the campus the A5020 south then the A500 connects with the M6 at junction 16. The M6 is approximately 8km to the east. 2.4 Buses There are five bus routes that run in close proximity to the campus, all stopping at the 2 bus stops located on Crewe Road, directly in front of the campus At the bus stop on the southern side of Crewe Road (approx 200m from the campus), 4 seats are provided which are covered on all sides and accessed by one of two doorways. There is street lighting and lighting inside the shelter whilst full timetable information is displayed. This is shown in Figure

13 Figure 2.3: Crewe Road (southern side) bus stop At the bus stop on the northern side of Crewe Road (approx 100m from the site access), heading east, there are two shelters; one with and one without seating. The one without seating is covered in on all sides with two doorways, whilst the shelter with seating is covered in on all but one side. Street lighting is present for both, whilst the seated bus stop has internal lighting and timetable information. An illustration of the covered bus stop is provided in Figure

14 Figure 2.4: Crewe Road (north side) bus stop On the day of the site visit, both surrounding bus stops were seen to be well maintained and clean Local bus routes serving the site are detailed in Table 2.1. It should be noted that the number 20 bus provides free travel for students travelling between the Alsager and Crewe Campuses (on the production of a valid MMU ID card). In addition, there is an MMU run intersite shuttle service (term-time only) that runs approximately every half an hour between the two campuses for staff and students. 14

15 Table 2.1: Local bus services Service Service Provider Route 20 First Crewe Haslington Alsager Kidsgrove Tunstall Burslen Hanley 37 Arriva Crewe Haslington Sandbach Rail Station Middlemer Winsford 38 Arriva Crewe Haslington Sandbach Congleton Gawsworth Macclesfield 222 Harrier Crewe Crewe Rail Station Sandbach D1 D & G Crewe Crewe Rail Station Crewe Business Park Westwood Wychwood Park Approximate Headway (Mon-Fri AM/PM Peak) Every 20 minutes Hourly Hourly Hourly 5 peak hour journeys (Every 12.5 minutes) These routes are highlighted in more detail in Figure 2.5. Full timetable details for the First and Arriva services are provided in Appendix 2. Services 222 and D1 are not currently available online. Figure 2.5: Local bus routes 15

16 2.5 Rail Crewe rail station is approximately 800 metres away, equivalent to a 10 minute walk, along Crewe Green Road. This proximity to such a major station is an excellent resource for encouraging sustainable travel Crewe rail station operates as a major junction for the West Coast Main Line with trains to destinations all over the UK. The train station is served by 7 different train operators who operate 12 major routes through Crewe. Table 2.2 lists these train providers and the routes they operate. Table 2.2: Train services and operators Operator Arriva Trains Wales East Midlands Trains First Scot Rail London Midland Northern Rail Cross Country Virgin Trains Route Manchester via Crewe to Shrewsbury and stations in Wales Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly Crewe via Chester to north Wales Crewe to Derby London Euston via Crewe to Edinburgh Highland Sleeper from London Euston to Scotland Birmingham via Crewe to Liverpool London Euston via Crewe to Edinburgh Crewe to Manchester Crewe to Manchester London Euston via Crewe to Glasgow London Euston via Crewe to Liverpool Crewe to Manchester London Euston via Crewe to Holyhead Trains to Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road link Crewe to the other MMU campuses with up to 5 services per hour and a journey time of approximately minutes Table 2.3 gives a summary of journey times and frequency of services to key destinations around Crewe. Table 2.3: Journey times to Crewe Origin Station Journey Time (Minutes) Average Frequency (Services Per Hour) Changes Liverpool Lime Street Manchester Piccadilly Manchester Oxford / 2 Road Macclesfield Shrewsbury 29 / Stafford Stockport Stoke-on-Trent Runcorn Wilmslow

17 2.6 Cycling Traffic-free cycle routes are provided on both sides of Crewe Road heading in both directions. The routes are marked and set back from the road on the pavement, separated by a grass verge which provides safety to cyclists and pedestrians. The footway is wide and well lit by street lighting the full length of Crewe Road, creating a safe environment. This is demonstrated below in Figure 2.6. Figure 2.6: Local cycle network Away from the University, only a limited cycle network exists in Crewe. Currently route 74 operates along Nantwich Road just to the south of the campus. This is an on-road delineated cycle route, which runs from Wrenbury in the west to Sandbach in the east. Other cycle routes are located in the north of Crewe Sustrans has been working in partnership with Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council and the County Highways team to create a new cycle link from Macon Way the south west corner of the campus. The scheme is supported by MMU but as yet timescales for implementation have yet to be agreed. Highways have also proposed a junction improvement on Macon Way converting the pelican crossing to a toucan crossing. Cycle parking Secure cycle parking is currently provided at 6 on site (campus) locations. Four covered shelters provide 19 Sheffield stands, allowing up to 38 staff/student/visitors to secure their bikes at any one time. An example is demonstrated in Figure

18 Figure 2.7: Covered cycle storage facilities Additional uncovered parking areas allows up to 23 bicycles to be securely locked to racks/rails. An example of such facilities is demonstrated in Figure 2.8 Figure 2.8: Uncovered cycle storage facilities 18

19 2.6.6 The location of on site cycle parking facilities can be summarised as follows: Barlow 6 covered spaces (1 wheel rack) Davenport 6 covered spaces (1 wheel rack) Harley 6 covered spaces (1 wheel rack) Shop 20 covered spaces (1 wheel rack) Delaney 18 uncovered spaces (1 wheel rack and solid wall bar) Brock 5 uncovered spaces (1 wheel clamp) Cheshire cycle parking standards state that for further education establishments 1 cycle space should be provided for every ten members of staff and one space for every ten students. Current estimates suggest that the full time staff and student population of the Crewe campus will be 5,200, requiring the provision of 520 cycle spaces However, it is important to note that all the staff and students are extremely unlikely to be using the site at any given instance, therefore reducing demand for space. The provision of 520 spaces may also not be feasible so work will continue within MMU, Cheshire County Council and the Bicycle User group to consult on cycle parking proposals. At this stage CB recommend a reduction figure of approximately 1.5 to estimate the number of staff and students likely to be on the site at any given time The University will continue to work towards improving cycle facilities, which will include an examination into providing long and short stay cycle parking facilities and the advantages of providing different types of cycle facilities (i.e. Sheffield stands and locked cages). Cycle storage will be developed to match any predicted increases in demand in line with the measures discussed in this travel plan At present there are limited changing and showering facilities specifically for cyclists. There is however one shower located next to the disabled toilet available for use The new Performing Arts Centre will include a 10 person mixed changing room with 4 showers and 1 disabled changing room and shower. Financial resources have also been allocated for the provision of 20 numbered lockers, whilst additional showers and changing facilities will be provided in the proposed sports centre hub. 2.7 Walking Whilst the campus is situated in a semi-rural location a short distance from the station and 1.5km from the town centre itself, the pedestrian environment is of a good standard with wide pavements and pedestrian crossings to give access to the campus Extensive pedestrian routes and crossing facilities are available at the site access roundabout. This provides convenient access along Nantwich Road and Electra Way. Off carriageway footpaths provide convenient access to the Harley, Davenport and Barlow Halls of Residence. There is good lighting on all roads accessing the campus site and around the new building By means of an overview, Figure 2.9 is taken from the Masterplan for the Crewe campus to highlight the location of the bus stops, pedestrian routes and cycle routes. 19

20 Figure 2.9: Pedestrian and cycle routes, and local bus stops 2.8 Car Parking During campus redevelopment there will be 568 parking spaces on site, the break down is as follows; there were 322 spaces, of which 183 were lost due to the development of the Performing Arts Centre and 139 were retained. There are also 96 temporary spaces at the Brock car park. The ESS would provide another 333 spaces. Therefore the main campus will have 568 spaces ( ) during the redevelopment period The temporary car park is planned to be kept open for 5 years. After 5 years if the temporary Brock car Park is removed, there with be a reduction from 568 spaces to 472. This 5-year period ties in with the 5-year targets for reducing SOVs It should however be noted that the implementation of this travel plan is also anticipated to reduce reliance on cars (and hence need for car parking) by staff and students alike. Car Park Management The University since Summer 2008 has implemented a needs based permit allocation system for staff. This currently operated on a sliding weighting scale based on the following: 1. Mobility need including: - blue badge holders; and - those with a temporary/permanent medical impairment. 2. Business need including those: - designated members of the Emergency Management Plan list; - multi-site inspection visits; 20

21 - internal and external MMU site visits; and - regular transfer of heavy or bulky items. 3. Social need including: - childcare responsibilities; - car sharers; and - special or personal circumstances There are also plans to mark out car share bays close to the building entrances over the next year There is limited parking available for students on the campus although a similar permit application system is due to be rolled out for all students at the start of the next academic year. 21

22 3 Existing travel patterns 3.1 Introduction In order to understand how staff and students are travelling to the campus and their barriers to sustainable travel, staff and student travel patterns were researched by MMU in Initially students and staff spread over MMU s 7 campuses were encouraged to complete online travel surveys. An example of this staff travel survey is provided in Appendix Out of 4,000 staff members, an encouraging 1,548 responses were received providing a response rate of 39% However, only 287 students (out of a total student survey population of 32,000) responded to the questionnaire, providing a disappointing response rate of 0.9%. To address this, CB were commissioned to undertake Hands-Up modal share surveys at the beginning of lectures on the Crewe campus. This was only applicable to students but provided representative baseline data on student travel patterns The sampling of lectures was carefully chosen so that a fair representation was provided of the different courses studied at the University. This accounted both for subject choice and course type, with recognition being granted to the fact that some are taught in weekly blocks, other on a weekly basis, and a smaller number via part time evening classes A total of 402 students were included in the Hands-Up surveys. There are approximately 2,950 students studying at Crewe, giving a sample rate of nearly 14%, which is considered representative for the purpose of setting baseline figures A copy of the Students Hands Up survey, and an additional survey sheet handed out to lone car drivers (for completion during the course of the lecture) are provided in Appendix 4 and Appendix These studies have been used to inform the measures in this travel plan, and also to set initial targets for SOV reduction. The targets will be reassessed in light of surveys that will be undertaken on occupation of the fully developed campus Subsequent surveys will be completed online by both student and staff. MMU will agree suitable response rates with Cheshire County Council prior to undertaking follow-up surveys The existing survey is considered more than adequate in addressing most travel issues, and in particular looking at: Journey distances and modes; Incentives offered by MMU to encourage public transport use; Reasons behind car/bus/train/motorcycle/taxi/cycle/ use and walking; and Measures to promote more walking, cycling, public transport use and car sharing One modification will however be made so that a more accurate appreciation of car sharing activity can be gained. This will result in question 15 taking the following format: 22

23 Table 3.1: Revised question 15 What Is The Main Form Of Transport You Use To Get To University? 1 Walk 2 Car Driver (Alone) 3 Shared Car Driver (Passengers also attending Crewe campus) 4 Shared Car Driver (Passengers not attending Crewe campus) 5 Shared Car Passenger (Driver attends Crewe campus) 6 Shared Car Passenger (Driver does not attend Crewe campus) 7 Bus 8 Train 9 Tram 10 Taxi 11 Motorbike 12 Park and Ride 13 Cycle The above change aside, the new travel survey will be similar to that presented in Appendix 3, subject to agreement with Cheshire County Council. 3.2 Results Staff Table 3.2 shows that 73% of staff drive to the campus for work and 5% of staff travel to work as a car passenger. If it is assumed that the car passengers travel with car drivers, this indicates that 10% of staff car share to the campus, and 68% drive alone (SOV). As discussed previously, future surveys will provide more detail on the car sharing arrangements of staff driving to work. Table 3.2: Baseline staff modal share Mode Percentage Of Respondents Car 73% Cycle 7% Train 7% Walk 6% Car Passenger 5% Bus 1% Motorbike 1% Initial findings of the steps that would encourage staff (across MMU) to seek alternative modes of transport are discussed by means of the graphs below Figure 3.1 highlights how cycling could be promoted. After removing the 57% of respondents who stated that nothing could be done to make them want to cycle, safer cycling routes can be seen to be the most commonly cited factor. 23

24 Figure 3.1: Measures to encourage cycling More secure cycle storage More show er facilities Safe cycle routes Other Cycling companions Cycle proficiency training Other responses often entailed hypothetical situations including living nearer to the university, being of better health, having the ability to ride a bike and the local area having better weather. Also cited were increased police enforcement of pedestrian routes and the need for travel companions/dependants to make alternative transport arrangements When car sharing was investigated, it was discovered that 68% of staff could be encouraged to consider this as an alternative to their current mode of transport. Individual measures are detailed in Figure 3.2, with assistance in finding a partner highlighted as the most important step. 24

25 Figure 3.2: Measures to encourage car sharing New car parking charges Financial incentive scheme Reserved car parking space Other Rising cost of motoring Assistance in finding a partner Alternative back-up transport scheme When looking at other means of transport, 78% of respondents stated that nothing could be done to encourage them to walk to work. More encouragingly, 78% of staff suggested that they could be tempted to make use of public transport, with cheaper fares being the single most decisive factor (see figure 3.3): Figure 3.3: Measures to encourage use of public transport Cheaper fares More reliable service More frequent service More information on routes Other More security Annual season ticket loans Public transport service not available 25

26 Students Table 3.3 shows the results across the main modes of travel with 41% being used as a baseline figure for SOV travel in setting targets (see Chapter 4). This was determined in the representative Hands-Up survey, when lone drivers were identified. Table 3.3: Baseline modal share (daytime students) Mode Percentage Of Respondents Car (SOV) 41% Car passenger 5% Walk 40% Cycle 1% Bus 6% Train 7% In terms of barriers identified by those students who responded to the original 2007 survey these included: Cycling - 27% identified the need for safer cycle routes, whilst 13% and 8% highlighted the need for secure cycle storage and more shower facilities respectively. Walking - 19% identified the need for safe walking route information and a further 10% wanting walking companions. Public transport - cheaper fares (37%) proving the most popular. Second to this was a more reliable service and a more frequent service (both 17%). Car Sharing - the most popular measure (24%) was the provision of a reserved parking space. An alternative back up scheme (22%) and financial incentives (17%) were similarly important. 3.3 Initial Postcode analysis Data provided by MMU in 2007 allowed the home (term time) postcodes of both staff and students to be plotted. This allows an initial indication of the suitability of encouraging alternative modes of transport. This data is based upon the current Crewe and Alsager campuses Within 6 months of occupation of the consolidated Crewe campus, new surveys will allow more accurate data post code analysis to be competed. This will allow an appropriate strategy to be directly devised for Crewe staff and students. Staff Staff postcodes were initially plotted with 400m, 800m and 2km catchment areas, as demonstrated in Figure 3.4. A full A4 page of this map can be found in Appendix 6. 26

27 Figure 3.4: Staff postcodes This shows only 13% of staff to live within 2km of the site, and suggests that the promotion of walking and cycling might not be as favourable as for students (see below). Students The home postcodes of students are displayed in Figure 3.5. A full page version of this can be found in Appendix Buffers are displayed to show distances of 400m, 800m and 2km from the site. With it taking approximately 10 minutes to walk 400m, the firstly 2 catchment areas represent realistic walking distances. The 2km buffer encapsulates potential cyclists, although in practice many students may be able (and willing) to cycle a far greater distance than this. 27

28 Figure 3.5: Student postcodes It is interesting to note that 952 (21%) of students live within 800m of the campus, giving a high number of potential walkers. Additional postcode analysis Figure 3.6 demonstrates staff and student postcodes over a wider context. A full size copy of this map can be found in Appendix Aside from Crewe itself, agglomerations can be seen to occur around key urban centres including Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Wrexham, Liverpool and Chester This should primarily help to promote car sharing initiatives, with agglomerations of staff and students improving the potential for lift sharing All of these key centres are also served by the national train network, key to implementing the increased use of public transport. 28

29 Figure 3.6: Staff and student home postcodes 29

30 4 Aims, objectives and targets 4.1 Aims and objectives The overarching aim of the travel plan is to increase the modal share of sustainable travel modes compared to SOV travel over a 5 year period The objectives are to: Provide staff, students and visitors to the Crewe campus with greater travel choice and enable them to use modes other than single occupancy private car; Promote and raise awareness of the benefits of healthier and more environmentally-friendly travel; Ensure everyone using the site is aware of the travel plan and its purpose; and Minimise incentives for staff and visitors to use single occupancy private cars and maximise incentives to use sustainable alternatives The measures outlined in this Travel Plan will be implemented over the lifetime of the development. As such the steps outlined are intended to be re-evaluated after the initial 5 year period and updated in light of the results achieved and any new issues raised during the monitoring and review stage. 4.2 Targets Targets are essential for monitoring the progress and success of the travel plan, and should be SMART - specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-related Robust, quantitative aim-type targets for a modal shift away from single occupancy vehicles for the staff and students have also been set but will be verified through 2009 staff and student surveys, which will be completed within 6 months of occupation of the campus When considering these targets it is essential to have an understanding of the number of people likely to be using the site. At present this is envisaged to comprise approximately 700 members of staff and 4,500 full time students, giving a total of 5, Targets will also need to be adjusted in line with new developments associated with the MMU Masterplan. Accordingly, while we have only defined 1, 3 and 5 year targets, the University is committed to carrying out annual travel surveys to ensure that targets are on track In line with the travel characteristics detailed in Chapter 3, the following targets are suggested for the reduction of single occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel. These will be reviewed upon occupation of the Crewe campus. 30

31 Table 4.1: Suggested SOV reduction targets* Staff Students Baseline % SOV Mode Share 68% (staff survey 2007) 41% (handsup survey 2008) 1 Year Target (% Change) 3 Year Target (% Cumulative Change) 5 Year Target (% Cumulative Change) 65% (-3%) 60% (-8%) 55% (-13%) 38% (-3%) 34% (-7%) 30% (-11%) *to be revised following staff and student travel surveys in Targets are also set for years 1 and 3 to allow a constant means of evaluation and in helping to ensure that the final target is met. The slightly greater (annual) percentage decrease targeted in year 1 reflects the fact that a greater number of people may respond to a fresh marketing campaign Setting such targets enables an assessment of how successful the implementation of the various initiatives has been and what further work is needed. The process for monitoring and review is described in more detail in Chapter It is also helpful to suggest new modal split targets. In this instance these are based on the postcode analysis (staff and students) and the likelihood of encouraging other modes of transport (staff only) as previously detailed. The surveys to be completed following building occupation however will provide new postcode data and a more detailed understanding of student travel behaviour, then allowing these modal targets to be updated. Staff The proposed modal targets for staff are highlighted in Table 4.2. These are split into primary and secondary targets, the former focussing on reducing car use, and the latter the accompanying modal shift that will be required to help achieve this. Table 4.2: Staff modal shift targets Target Mode Baseline Percentage Of Respondents 1 Year Target 3 Year Target 5 Year Target Primary Car (SOV) 68% 65% 60% 55% Cycle 7% 7% 8% 9% Train 7% 8% 9% 10% Secondary Walk 6% 6% 6% 6% Car Sharers* 10% 12% 15% 18% Bus 1% 1% 1% 1% Motorbike 1% 1% 1% 1% * this combines car drivers with a passenger, and passengers with a driver In line with the dispersed nature of staff, car sharing is considered the key modal shift in helping to reduce SOV usage. This is accompanied by minor increases in cycling and train travel, the latter again being encouraged among those members of staff living within Manchester. Support measures that will be included for car sharers are: 31

32 Help in finding car share partners; Dedicated car share bays; Favourable allocation of car parking permits for car sharers; Prize draws; and Guaranteed ride home in case of emergency. Students The proposed modal targets for students are detailed in Table 4.3. Table 4.3: Student modal shift targets Target Mode Baseline Percentage Of Respondents 1 Year Target 3 Year Target 5 Year Target Primary Car (SOV) 41% 38% 34% 30% Car passenger 5% 5% 5% 5% Secondary Walk 40% 41% 41% 41% Cycle 1% 2% 5% 8% Bus 6% 6% 6% 6% Train 7% 8% 9% 10% This table reflects the fact that students tend to live nearer the University, making walking and cycling more attractive. Cycling in particular is anticipated to increase dramatically, with a large percentage of students living within 2km of the university (and hence a reasonable daily cycling distance). Walking figures are already high (40%), and are thus unlikely to increase on the same scale Bus use is not expected to increase, although a steady rise in the number of students using the train is anticipated as a result of the ease of connection between Manchester and Crewe being more fully publicised The fact that the proportion of car passengers remains constant, although the number of SOV s is decreasing, implies a relative increase in the number of car sharers. 32

33 5 Travel plan measures 5.1 Introduction This chapter provides details of the suggested measures that can be promoted within the travel plan in order to discourage journeys made by private motor vehicles and to encourage sustainable travel options The ways in which these measures will be marketed are detailed in Chapter It should be noted that some of the measures outlined below may be more applicable to either staff or students, or indeed to specific types of student. This was implied when suggesting new modal split targets, with the recognition made that different measures are more likely differ in their applicability to staff and students. Table 7.1 in Chapter 7 contains details of whether specific measures are for staff, students or visitors or a combination of user groups As detailed in Section 6, a Travel Plan Manager (TPM) will be appointed to oversee the implementation of all the travel plans associated with MMU. 5.2 Reducing car use Amalgamating the Crewe and Alsager campuses will immediately remove the need to travel between the 2 sites. This should produce at reduction in the number of vehicle movements and the need for travel during the day. 5.3 Car sharing Some staff and students may already share their journeys on an informal basis, however the travel plan has the potential to increase this practice through introducing and promoting a formal scheme Alongside the contribution to reducing congestion on the roads, car sharing has a number of benefits over driving alone which include: Saving money; Time to relax without driving stress; Opportunity to socialise; Helping the environment by reducing CO2 production; Reducing parking pressure The potential for car sharing for staff can be established through the analysis of the results of plotting staff postcodes using GIS (with postcodes sourced from either University records or a staff travel survey, the benefit of this being the mode of travel could be plotted too), and then informing the staff who may benefit from such a scheme. This could be promoted through means of a coffee morning, allowing the opportunity for potential car sharers to meet, further backed up by the distribution of leaflets highlighting potential partners The University is already progressing a car sharing scheme with Liftshare, and aims for it to be operational by the full occupation of the Crewe campus. 33

34 5.4 Car parking management strategy The University are committed to reducing car travel to all their sites. One measure they are already taking to do this is the implementation of a car parking management strategy. As such a needs based permit allocation system has been rolled across all 7 campuses. 5.5 Walking and cycling measures Walking and cycling are cheap, reliable and environmentally friendly and sustainable modes of transport, with clear health benefits as a form of exercise and a means of cutting down air pollution generated by vehicular traffic. As such they should be the priorities for promotion as alternatives to the private car The advantages of walking and cycling for staff, students and visitors include: Convenience and reliability; Saving time through avoiding traffic congestion; Fitness and enjoyment; Saving money The good condition of the local pedestrian network, as well as the presence of cycle route 74 (as detailed in Section 2), will be advertised to staff and students alike to encourage increased uptake of walking and cycling The campus will have both sheltered and secure parking for long term parking, and a number of Sheffield stands for short term cycle parking. This will satisfy the aim of Cheshire County s Local Plan to promote the provision of secure cycle parking, ideally under cover, in all non-residential development to encourage cycling In order to encourage walking and cycling as an alternative form of transport, either as part of a journey including other modes or for the full journey, the following relatively simply measures will be implemented upon occupation of the new building. 1. Raising awareness of the health, social, financial and environmental benefits of walking and cycling via leaflets, posters, and the University intranet/website. 2. Promotional incentives such as free umbrellas and pedometers for those who want to walk, and high-visibility jackets etc for cyclists. 3. Providing adequate and conveniently placed cycle parking facilities in a sheltered, well-lit and secure location (as described in the TA). 4. Adequate signage to cycle parking and changing facilities put up to aid cyclists and also advertise facilities to staff, students and visitors. 5. Making available walking and cycling information from third parties as well as specific local information, such as pedestrian and cycle routes in the vicinity of the site and locations of parking facilities. 6. Organising Walk/Cycle to Work Weeks in conjunction with nation-wide initiatives. 7. Providing free lifts home (or taxi) for staff in case of an emergency, so that such concerns will not discourage the uptake of walking or cycling In addition to this the following measures will also be investigated: 34

35 1. Liaising with Manchester City Council regarding upkeep of existing walking and cycling infrastructure and potential new routes and signage. 2. Interest-free loans/salary sacrifice scheme available for staff wishing to purchase a bicycle. This is being progressed by MMU through the HEP co-ordinator. 3. Exploring the possibility of setting up Bicycle user Groups (BUG) and similar walking groups for those living in similar areas and within a reasonable distance of the site. 4. The provision of pooled bicycles, as well all mileage allowances for staff cycling on business travel. 5. Providing regular on site cycle maintenance checks. 6. Agreeing discounts for staff and students with local bicycle shops. 5.6 Public transport As described in Chapter 2, Crewe is served by a major station which is a minute walk from the campus. There are also 5 buses that stop outside the gates of the campus For those students and members of staff living within Manchester, the use of the train to reach Crewe will be encouraged. This will also apply to business trips originating and finishing in Manchester city centre It should be noted that the University already offers interest free loans for staff wishing to purchase public transport season tickets, with a salary sacrifice scheme similarly in place for the purchase of bus season tickets The following measures will be introduced to help staff, students and visitors to use public transport as an alternative mode of transport to the private car for both the commute to and from work and for shopping trips made during the day: 1. Making information on bus routes and timetables available, in particular highlighting the location of the nearest bus stops and providing service frequencies. 2. Providing rail timetables and journey times from key residential locations, 3. Provision of useful telephone numbers and website addresses that may be of use, for example Transport Direct. 4. Continuation of interest free loans for staff purchasing public transport season tickets. 5. Ongoing salary-sacrifice scheme for bus season tickets for staff. 6. Providing information on the location of the nearest taxi ranks, as well as telephone numbers for local firms and typical prices, so that taxis can be used in conjunction with other forms of public transport. 7. Raising awareness of the financial, social, and environmental benefits of travelling by public transport rather then the private car (in conjunction with the salary sacrifice scheme). 35

36 5.7 Personalised journey planning Upon consolidation of the campuses, MMU intend to set up a personalised journey planning (PJP) project at Crewe PJP is one way, alongside improving site-specific travel information on the website etc (see Chapter 6), to remove perceived barriers to alternative modes of transport The PJP service will be fully explained in student induction packs, followed up by a phone call by a Travel Advisor to each student/member of staff to discuss their options. To be successful the Travel Advisor would need to have access to up to date travel information, and would have an excellent working knowledge of the available options to people travelling from various areas around Crewe so they give useful and accurate advice The travel advisor will be employed by the University, possibly from within the existing student support personnel A personalised plan of journey options using modes other than the private car would be sent out, with an appropriate incentive e.g. a pedometer if walking is an option for all or part of the journey The Travel Advisor would also offer a face-to-face service where the staff member/student could arrange a time to go and talk through their options. This could be included in Week One activities at the beginning of term to help ensure sustainable travel from the outset, with further days arranged throughout the year when the Travel Advisors are available for other staff and students wishing to reassess their travel options The University will also examine the option of installing video call points in the student hub and main building entrances. These will provide direct links to travel advisors, providing real-time travel information for journeys. 5.8 Business Travel Strategy Although at present there is no separate MMU Business Travel Strategy, it is fully intended for this to be investigated as part of the TPM s role. Likely measures to be examined include: a fleet review; grab and go cars low emission vehicles for intersite travel; business travel plans to decrease mileage claim/promote sustainable travel; video conferencing; salary sacrifice; and funding options for staff cycling to work (in additional to measures already in place such as the interest free loan system). 36

37 6 Marketing and managing the travel plan 6.1 Travel Plan Co-ordinator Andrew Hough (Travel Plan Co-ordinator for the Higher Education Precinct) has the initial responsibility for overseeing the implementation of MMU s Travel Plan. However it is MMU s intention to employ a Travel Plan Manager (TPM), who will then be responsible for the University wide travel plans, as well as those specific to Crewe. The TPM will play an increasing role in implementing this travel plan, although the full responsibility will continue to lie with Andrew Hough, who will also continue to provide the primary point of contact for Cheshire CC The TPM will be encouraged to join the Cheshire Travel Plan Forum, allowing the sharing of knowledge across the county in regards to the implementation of Travel Plan measures. 6.2 Steering Group and local stakeholders Once the consolidated Crewe campus is operational, the TPM will set up a Travel Plan Steering Group. It is envisaged that this will be made up of identified individuals from different departments at the campus, plus representatives from Facilities, the Marketing & Communications office, the Student Union and the Local Authority The purpose of the steering group is to communicate the content of the Travel Plan and facilitate the raising of awareness amongst all staff, students and visitors as to the measures available to access the site by non-sov means. They will also gather any feedback from those people on site and be available to answer questions on the travel plan measures. Senior management support is also vital to the success of the travel plan, and the TPM and steering group must also prioritise the engagement of senior management. 6.3 Marketing and Promotion The TPM will market and promote the plan to all users of the Crewe campus, with the support of the steering group and the University TPM Marketing and promotion of the travel plan is highly important in order to raise awareness of the benefits and the various means of travelling in a sustainable manner, as well as identifying the purpose of the travel plan The travel plan should be promoted using a simple name and logo that will be instantly recognisable, and the design will be used to brand the notice board, webpage and other travel plan material. The University is already progressing this issue. Induction pack and travel information An important aid to the introduction and marketing of the travel plan is an induction/welcome pack for new staff and students which will detail all the information for the initiatives to promote alternative modes of transport. It will set out the reasoning behind the travel plan and highlight its objectives and philosophy. There should be two styles of induction pack, one for staff and one for students, with each group having different needs and issues. 37

38 6.3.5 Attached to the induction pack will be information promoting the health benefits of using sustainable modes of transport such as buses, cycling and walking and cost savings in purchasing season travel tickets for bus and rail, to highlight the benefits the travel plan will bring to all users of the site. The level of detail contained in this information pack will also be specific to the end user group, with students for example perhaps being more receptive to the promotion of walking and cycling measures. Visitors Several simple steps can be implemented to ensure that visitors of the Crewe Campus are fully aware of the travel plan measures. These include a link on all correspondence detailing the travel information (as per the MMU website), and staff taking active steps to demonstrate the site s accessibility to potential visitors. Travel options information The University is currently updating the travel information currently provided on the University website and intranet, and in travel information leaflets, producing new Travel Options leaflets and webpages for the city centre, Didsbury and Crewe campuses. The new information will be campus-specific and focus on walking, cycling and public transport rather than driving Visitors will be advised on journey choice in advance of their visit, via direction to the MMU website or mailing of a travel option leaflet. Notice Boards Notice boards will be displayed in visible places throughout the Crewe campus providing a focal point for the travel plan, and will provide up-to-date local travel information as well as details of up-coming events, for example national and local Walk To Work weeks. Campaigns The TPM will organise an initial launch campaign to raise awareness of the travel plan, which will involve the promotion of the various measures, and the distribution of leaflets and other promotional and informative material. This will be held as soon as possible (ideally within 3 months) after the occupation of the campus. Website/Intranet Travel information will be available on the MMU website and company intranet services where applicable. This will allow all staff, students and visitors to access up to date sustainable travel information such as bus timetables, and will include links to other useful sites such as Cheshire CC s transport pages and which can aid journey planning for those using the site The website/intranet will also allow the promotion of upcoming events such as Walk to Work weeks, and provide the contact details for the TPM. 38

39 7 Monitoring and review 7.1 Introduction Improving the travel sustainability of the development is an on-going process and as such the travel plan will be an evolving document. Therefore, the progress of the travel plan must be monitored, and the measures and initiatives within it reviewed FULL monitoring of the travel plan will be undertaken after years 1, 3 and 5 following occupation of the Crewe campus, and then at appropriate intervals as agreed with the County Council Due to the constantly evolving nature of the Crewe campus (due to the annual intake of new students and the Masterplan), annual changes in travel behaviour should be expected. This will require appropriate modifications to the marketing strategy/suggested measures as required, and thus a snapshot review after years 2 and 4. MMU is also committed to undertaking annual staff and student travel surveys across all sites for monitoring purposes. 7.2 Timetable for monitoring and review A staff and student travel survey will be carried out within 6 months of full occupation of the Crewe campus in line with a campus wide travel survey undertaken by MMU The results of these surveys will be used to set firm, 1, 3 and 5 year targets for modal shift, and guide the implementation of appropriate measures Following the surveys carried out in the first year of occupation of the Crewe campus, follow up surveys will be carried out in at least the 1st, 3rd and 5th years after the initial survey in order to monitor the travel plan and see how successful it has been in inducing modal shift. This will enable a review of the current measures so they can be adjusted and new measures introduced where necessary The results of the surveys will be reported to the relevant travel plan officer at Cheshire CC and the MMU travel plan steering group. This travel plan officer will be asked to attend MMU steering group meetings Ongoing monitoring will also occur as the TPM and the steering group collect any feedback and suggestions from staff, students and visitors on the travel plan and its measures A one off study will also be conducted after 3 months of occupation to look at the impact of freight and deliveries on the surrounding transport infrastructure. The TPM will be responsible for this undertaking, and will also support the University s move towards a sustainable procurement strategy A snapshot survey will also be conducted approximately 3 months after occupation to establish the travel behaviour of visitors to the site. This will determine whether a more robust marketing campaign is required to make visitors fully aware of the alternative modes of transport available in reaching the site It should be noted that the monitoring process will be carried out in house by MMU and in partnership with Cheshire CC. Therefore no travel plan monitoring financial contributions from MMU will be made to Cheshire CC. 39

40 7.2.9 A timetable detailing the measures involved are implementing the travel plan (and who is responsible for doing so) is detailed in Table 7.1. The applicability of individual steps to staff, students and/or visitor travel is denoted by a Table 7.2 then outlines the steps involved in monitoring and reviewing the travel plan. 40

41 Table 7.1: Timetable for implementing the Travel Plan Measure Steps Implementation date Responsibility Staff Students Visitors Setting Targets Initial baselining of staff Completed 2007 MMU / CB travel patterns Initial baselining of Completed 2007 MMU / CB student travel patterns Initial targets for Completed 2007 MMU / CB staff/student SOV reduction/modal split New surveys to Within 6 months of TPM / Comms evaluate student and occupation in line with staff travel behaviour at Crewe campus annual MMU travel surveys Promoting car sharing initiatives Promoting cycling and walking initiatives Updated targets for staff/student SOV reduction/modal split Promote car share website Postcode plotting/leaflet distribution/coffee morning Raising awareness of the health, social, financial and environmental benefits of walking and cycling Within 6 months of occupation TPM Underway TPM Upon occupation TPM Upon occupation Comms Promotional incentives Upon occupation TPM Providing adequate Upon occupation Facilities cycle parking facilities Adequate signage to cycle parking and changing facilities Upon occupation Facilities 41

42 Making available walking and cycling information from third parties Organising Walk/Cycle to Work Weeks in conjunction with nationwide initiatives Providing free lifts home (or taxi) for staff in case of an emergency Liaising with Cheshire CC regarding upkeep of existing walking and cycling infrastructure and potential new routes and signage Interest-free loans/salary sacrifice scheme available for staff wishing to purchase a bicycle Bicycle user Groups (BUG) and similar walking groups Pooled bicycles and a mileage allowances for staff cycling on business travel Providing regular on site cycle maintenance checks Upon occupation TPM Upon occupation TPM Upon occupation TPM To be explored within 1 year of building occupation To be explored within 1 year of building occupation To be explored within 1 year of building occupation To be explored within 1 year of building occupation To be explored within 1 year of building occupation TPM / Cheshire CC TPM TPM / Finance TPM TPM 42

43 Promoting public transport Discounts for staff and students with local bicycle shops Providing information on bus routes and timetables Providing rail timetables and journey times Provision of useful telephone numbers and website addresses Continuation of salarysacrifice scheme for bus season tickets for staff Continuation of interest free loans for public transport season tickets Providing information on the location of the nearest taxi ranks Raising awareness of the financial, social, and environmental benefits of traveling by public transport To be explored within 1 year of building occupation TPM Upon occupation TPM Upon occupation TPM Upon occupation TPM Already in effect Finance Already in effect Finance Upon occupation Finance Upon occupation Comms Personal journey planning Implementation Ongoing TPM / HR Marketing/promotion Steering group Induction pack and travel information for staff and students Within 6 months of occupation Within 6 months of occupation TPM TPM / HR 43

44 Business Travel Strategy Travel options information Within 6 months of occupation TPM Notice Boards Upon occupation Comms Campaigns Within 6 months of Comms occupation Website/Intranet Upon occupation Comms TPM Consideration of more efficient fleet management, code of practice and videoconferencing Upon occupation and on-going 44

45 Table 7.2: Timetable of Travel Plan monitoring and review Measure Steps Implementation date Monitoring/review Follow up 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 travel surveys years after Review of modal share targets Amending Travel plan accordingly Freight/delivery impact assessment Business travel strategy Visitor snap shot survey occupation Annually with formal Cheshire CC review in years 1, 3 and 5 1,3,5 years after occupation and annually if needed 3 months after occupation and annul review 3 months after occupation and annul review 3 months after occupation and annual review Responsibility TPM TPM / Cheshire CC TPM TPM TPM TPM 45

46 Appendix 1 Floor plans and landscape scheme for Crewe Campus 46

47 SCHEDULE OF AREAS GROSS EXTERNAL: GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR PLANT FLOOR TOTAL OVERALL GEA TOTAL GROSS INTERNAL: GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR PLANT FLOOR 2,228 1,998 1, sqm sqm sqm sqm 23,982 21,506 20,322 1,776 sqft sqft sqft sqft sqm 22,604 15,683 18,945 1,464 67,587 sqft sqft sqft sqft sqft 67,587 sqft 6,279 sqm sqm sqm sqm 6,279 sqm 2,100 1,457 1, sqm ,696 Acres sqft 58,696 sqft 5,453 sqm 5,453 sqm OVERALL GIA TOTAL 8,755 TOTAL SITE AREA

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49 Appendix 2 Local bus timetables 49

50 Timetables for Service Number: 20 Monday to Friday Valid from: 31/08/2008 Valid to: 04/04/ CITY CENTRE Hanley - CREWE Leighton Hospital Via Tunstall - Kidsgrove - Alsager Service No.: Notes: CITY CENTRE Hanley Bus Stn [13] Burslem, Wedgwood Place Tunstall, High Street Kidsgrove, Liverpool Road Lawton Arms Alsager, Bank Corner Radway Green Haslington, Oakland Avenue CREWE Bus Station arr CREWE Bus Station [6] dep LEIGHTON HOSPITAL Service No.: Notes: CITY CENTRE Hanley Bus Stn [13] Burslem, Wedgwood Place Tunstall, High Street Kidsgrove, Liverpool Road at Lawton Arms every Alsager, Bank Corner Radway Green mins Haslington, Oakland Avenue until CREWE Bus Station arr CREWE Bus Station [6] dep LEIGHTON HOSPITAL Service No.: Notes: CITY CENTRE Hanley Bus Stn [13] Burslem, Wedgwood Place Tunstall, High Street Kidsgrove, Liverpool Road Lawton Arms Alsager, Bank Corner Radway Green Haslington, Oakland Avenue CREWE Bus Station arr CREWE Bus Station [6] dep LEIGHTON HOSPITAL

51 General Notes: C 20 CREWE Leighton Hospital - CITY CENTRE Hanley Via Alsager - Kidsgrove - Tunstall Service No.: Notes: LEIGHTON HOSPITAL CREWE Bus Station [5] dep Haslington, Oakland Avenue Radway Green Alsager, Bank Corner Lawton Arms Kidsgrove, Town Hall Tunstall, High Street Burslem, Swan Square CITY CENTRE Hanley Bus Stn Service No.: Notes: LEIGHTON HOSPITAL CREWE Bus Station [5] dep Haslington, Oakland Avenue at Radway Green every Alsager, Bank Corner Lawton Arms mins Kidsgrove, Town Hall until Tunstall, High Street Burslem, Swan Square CITY CENTRE Hanley Bus Stn Service No.: Notes: LEIGHTON HOSPITAL CREWE Bus Station [5] dep Haslington, Oakland Avenue Radway Green Alsager, Bank Corner Lawton Arms Kidsgrove, Town Hall Tunstall, High Street Burslem, Swan Square CITY CENTRE Hanley Bus Stn General Notes: C

52 kçêíüïáåü J jçìäíçå J táåëñçêç J jçìåí mäé~ë~åí aêáîé kçêíüïáåü J jçìäíçå J táåëñçêç J däéäé dêééå J iéáöüíçå eçëéáí~ä J `êéïé kçêíüïáåü J jçìäíçå J táåëñçêç J jáççäéïáåü J p~åçä~åü J `êéïé OV PNI PNb PTI PTb Mondays to Saturdays (Except Bank Holidays) Service Number Codes NS NS S Northwich, Watling Street Leftwich, Clifton Drive Shops Kingsmead, Regency Way Moulton, Beehive Corner Wharton, Park Avenue Winsford Town Centre (arrive) Winsford Town Centre (depart) then Grange, Abbotts Way at Mount Pleasant Drive these Winsford Railway Station mins. Middlewich, St. Michaels Way past Glebe Green, Durham Drive each Church Minshull hour Leighton Hospital Sandbach Railway Station Sandbach Common Haslington, Broughton Arms Marshfield, The George Crewe Railway Station Crewe Bus Station Service Number 31 29* Northwich, Watling Street Leftwich, Clifton Drive Shops Kingsmead, Regency Way Moulton, Beehive Corner Wharton, Park Avenue Winsford Town Centre (arrive) Winsford Town Centre (depart) Grange, Abbotts Way Mount Pleasant Drive Winsford Railway Station until Middlewich, St. Michaels Way Glebe Green, Durham Drive Church Minshull Leighton Hospital Sandbach Railway Station Sandbach Common Haslington, Broughton Arms Marshfield, The George Crewe Railway Station Crewe Bus Station Please Note: * On schooldays journey at 1510 on service 29 operates 5 minutes later + Journeys on services 37 and 37E finishing at Sandbach Common connect with service 38 to Crewe. Additional Monday to Friday journeys operate between Winsford Town Centre and Glebe Green via Dene Drive on service 32.

53 Service Number 31E 37E+ 31E 37E+ 31E 37E+ 31E 37E+ 31E 37E 31E Northwich, Watling Street Kingsmead, Regency Way Moulton, Beehive Corner Wharton, Park Avenue Winsford Town Centre (arrive) Winsford Town Centre (depart) Winsford Railway Station Middlewich, St. Michaels Way Sandbach Railway Station Sandbach Common Codes: NS - Not Saturdays S - Saturdays only

54 jçìåí mäé~ë~åí aêáîé J táåëñçêç J jçìäíçå J kçêíüïáåü `êéïé J iéáöüíçå eçëéáí~ä J däéäé dêééå J táåëñçêç J jçìäíçå J kçêíüïáåü `êéïé J p~åçä~åü J jáççäéïáåü J táåëñçêç J jçìäíçå J kçêíüïáåü OV PNI PNb PTI PTb Mondays to Saturdays (Except Bank Holidays) Service Number E Codes NS IN Crewe Bus Station Crewe Railway Station Marshfield, The George Haslington, Broughton Arms Sandbach Common (arrive) Sandbach Common (depart) Sandbach Railway Station Leighton Hospital Church Minshull Glebe Green, Durham Drive Middlewich, St. Michaels Way Winsford Railway Station Mount Pleasant Drive Over, Grange Gardens Grange, Abbotts Way Winsford Town Centre (arrive) Winsford Town Centre (depart) Wharton, Park Avenue Moulton, Beehive Corner Kingsmead, Regency Way Leftwich, Clifton Drive Shops Northwich, Watling Street Service Number Codes S NS NS Crewe Bus Station Crewe Railway Station Marshfield, The George Haslington, Broughton Arms Sandbach Common (arrive) Sandbach Common (depart) Sandbach Railway Station Leighton Hospital then Church Minshull at Glebe Green, Durham Drive these Middlewich, St. Michaels Way mins until Winsford Railway Station past Mount Pleasant Drive each Over, Grange Gardens hour Grange, Abbotts Way Winsford Town Centre (arrive) Winsford Town Centre (depart) Wharton, Park Avenue Moulton, Beehive Corner Kingsmead, Regency Way Leftwich, Clifton Drive Shops Northwich, Watling Street Additional Monday to Friday journeys operate between Glebe Green and Winsford Town Centre via Dene Drive on service 32.

55 Service Number E 37 Codes SD1 S NS NS S Crewe Bus Station Crewe Railway Station Marshfield, The George Haslington, Broughton Arms Sandbach Common (arrive) Sandbach Common (depart) Sandbach Railway Station Leighton Hospital Church Minshull Glebe Green, Durham Drive Middlewich, St. Michaels Way Winsford Railway Station Mount Pleasant Drive Over, Grange Gardens Grange, Abbotts Way Winsford Town Centre (arrive) Winsford Town Centre (depart) Wharton, Park Avenue Moulton, Beehive Corner Kingsmead, Regency Way Leftwich, Clifton Drive Shops Northwich, Watling Street Service Number E 37E 29 31E 37 37E 31E 31E 31E 37E 31E 31E Codes NS CL CL CL Crewe Bus Station Crewe Railway Station Marshfield, The George Haslington, Broughton Arms Sandbach Common (arrive) Sandbach Common (depart) Sandbach Railway Station Leighton Hospital Church Minshull Glebe Green, Durham Drive Middlewich, St. Michaels Way Winsford Railway Station Mount Pleasant Drive Over, Grange Gardens Grange, Abbotts Way Winsford Town Centre (arrive) Winsford Town Centre (depart) Wharton, Park Avenue Moulton, Beehive Corner Kingsmead, Regency Way Northwich, Watling Street Service Number 37E 31E 37E 31E 37E Sandbach Common (depart) Sandbach Railway Station Middlewich, St. Michaels Way Winsford Railway Station Winsford Town Centre (arrive) Winsford Town Centre (depart) Wharton, Park Avenue Moulton, Beehive Corner Kingsmead, Regency Way Northwich, Watling Street Codes: CL - Between Crewe and Leighton Hospital journey operates as service 6 (through fares are available). IN - Journey starts from Winsford Industrial Estate (Road Four) at NS - Not Saturdays. S - Saturdays only. SD1 - On schooldays journey operates 5 minutes later between Mount Pleasant Drive and Winsford Town Centre.

56 kçêíüïáåü J jçìäíçå J táåëñçêç kçêíüïáåü J jçìäíçå J táåëñçêç J jáççäéïáåü J p~åçä~åü PNb PTb Sundays & Bank Holidays (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day) Service Number 37E 31E 37E 31E 37E 31E 37E 31E 37E 31E Northwich, Watling Street Kingsmead, Regency Way then Moulton, Beehive Corner at Wharton, Park Avenue these Winsford Town Centre (arrive) mins until Winsford Town Centre (depart) past Winsford Railway Station each Middlewich, St. Michaels Way hour Sandbach Railway Station Sandbach Common táåëñçêç J jçìäíçå J kçêíüïáåü p~åçä~åü J jáççäéïáåü J táåëñçêç J jçìäíçå J kçêíüïáåü PNb PTb Sundays & Bank Holidays (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day) Service Number 31E 37E 31E 37E 31E 37E 31E 37E 31E 37E Codes Sandbach Common Sandbach Railway Station then Middlewich, St. Michaels Way at Winsford Railway Station these Winsford Town Centre (arrive) mins until Winsford Town Centre (depart) past Wharton, Park Avenue each Moulton, Beehive Corner hour Kingsmead, Regency Way Northwich, Watling Street

57 `êéïé J p~åçä~åü J `çåöäéíçå J j~ååäéëñáéäç PU Mondays to Saturdays (Except Bank Holidays) Service Number Codes NS S NS NS S S NS S NS S Crewe Bus Station Crewe Railway Station then Haslington, Broughton Arms at Sandbach Common (arrive) these Sandbach Common (depart) mins. 05 until Arclid, Rose and Crown past West Heath, Sandbach Road each Congleton, Fairground * hour Gawsworth, Cross Roads Macclesfield Bus Station Service Number Codes NS Crewe Bus Station Crewe Railway Station Haslington, Broughton Arms Sandbach Common (arrive) Sandbach Common (depart) Arclid, Rose and Crown West Heath, Sandbach Road Congleton, Fairground Gawsworth, Cross Roads Macclesfield Bus Station Codes: NS - Not Saturdays S - Saturdays only * - Time at Mill Street, does not serve Fairground Please note: Service 38 combines with service 37 to provide a 30 minute service between Crewe and Sandbach, please see seperate leaflet for details of service 37 j~ååäéëñáéäç J `çåöäéíçå J p~åçä~åü J `êéïé PU Mondays to Saturdays (Except Bank Holidays) Service Number Macclesfield Bus Station Gawsworth, Cross Roads then Congleton, Fairground at West Heath, Sandbach Road these Arclid, Rose and Crown mins. 51 until Sandbach Common past Haslington, Broughton Arms each Crewe Railway Station hour Crewe Bus Station Please note: Service 38 combines with service 37 to provide a 30 minute service between Sandbach and Crewe, please see seperate leaflet for details of service 37

58 `êéïé J p~åçä~åü J `çåöäéíçå J j~ååäéëñáéäç PU Sundays & Bank Holidays (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day) Service Number Crewe Bus Station Crewe Railway Station 0940 then Haslington, Broughton Arms 0945 at Sandbach Common 0955 these Arclid, Rose and Crown 1000 mins. 00 until 2300 West Heath, Sandbach Road 1007 past Congleton, Fairground 1012 each Gawsworth, Cross Roads 1023 hour Macclesfield Bus Station j~ååäéëñáéäç J `çåöäéíçå J p~åçä~åü J `êéïé PU Sundays & Bank Holidays (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day) Service Number Macclesfield Bus Station Gawsworth, Cross Roads 0943 then Congleton, Fairground 0955 at West Heath, Sandbach Road 1000 these Arclid, Rose and Crown 1006 mins. 06 until 2306 Sandbach Common 1011 past Haslington, Broughton Arms 1021 each Crewe Railway Station 1026 hour Crewe Bus Station

59 Appendix 3 Staff Travel Survey 59

60 STAFF TRAVEL SURVEY a. 3. 4a. 4b. 5. Yes No Academic Support Willing to take part in focus group Is your job What building do you work at? All Saints Elizabeth Gaskell Hollongs Aytoum Didsbury Alsager Crewe Don t know City Centre Didsbury Crewe Don t know 25 and under Yes No Yes No Yes No New campus structure Age group Is your mobility impaired in any way? Are you a disabled badge holder? Do you have caring responsibilities on your way to/from work?

61 6a. 6b Days/hours of work: Please detail start and finish times for each day or state if you work shifts? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Are you able to vary your day or patterns of work on a regular basis? Yes No Do you work term time only or all year round? Term time only All year round Where do you travel to work from? How far do you live from work? Less than 1 mile 1-3 miles 3-5 miles 5-10 miles 10+ miles How long does your journey to work take? 0-15 mins mins mins mins 90+ mins Do you travel for work purposes throughout the day? yes no

62 12. yes no Aware of PT discounts available to MMU staff? Aware of interest free loans available to MMU staff for the purchase of PT season ticket or bicycle? yes no Are you aware of cycle facilities currently available to staff yes no What is the main form of transport you use to get to university? Walk Car Car Passenger Bus Train Tram Taxi Motorbike Park and Ride Cycle Did you use more than one form of transport to get to work? yes no

63 Car Users only a. 18b. Where do you park your car? Paid on street Unpaid on street Employee car park Public car park Yes No Occasionally 1-2 days a week 3-4 days a week Every day Distance of journey Journey is quickest by car Mobility impairment Errands to do, e.g school shopping The comfort of travelling by car Need my car for work purposes Ease of parking at work Feel safest travelling by car Cheaper than public trasnport Not aware of alternatives Poor public transport links 20. Do you car share? If yes, how often? What factors influenced your decision to travel by car? strongly agree agree unsure disagree strongly disagree Will the introduction of car parking charges encourage Yes No What do you think car park charging should be based on? strongly agree agree unsure disagree strongly disagree One fixed price for all Change dependant on individual salary bands) Both salary of individual and CO2 emission of their vehicle Actual use of car park - pay and display

64 Will introducing a P&R schemes during development of the multistorey car park encourage you to consider Yes No What would encourage you to cycle? More secure cycle storage More shower facilities Safe cycle routes Other Cycling companions Could/would not consider cycling Cycle proficiency training What would encourage you to walk to work? Safe walking route information More shower facilities Better street lighting Walking companion/s Could/would not consider walking Other What would encourage you to car share? New car parking charges Financial incentive scheme Reserved car parking space Other Rising cost of motoring Assistance in finding a partner Could/would not car share Alternative back-up transport scheme What would encourage you to use public transport? Chepaer fares More reliable service More frequent service Mor information on routes other More security Could/would not consider using public transport Annual season ticket loans Public transport service not available

65 Bus Users only How many bus journeys do you use to get to university Average Factors influencing decision to travel by bus? strongly agree agree unsure disagree strongly disagree no alternative cheapest Loan available to staff to purchase season ticket Quickest Most convenient Lack of parking facilities Lack of other facilities e.g. parking Environmental concerns Feel safest travelling by bus 29a. 29b. yes no Are you satisfied with your bus service? If not please indicate why? Too expensive Unreliable Overcrowded Not a direct service Feel unsafe Bus stops not in convenient location Journey time too long Unpleasant, e.g. unhygienic Train and tram users only 30. What station do you board at? 30b. What station do you alight at?

66 31. What factors influence your decision strongly agree agree unsure disagree strongly disagree no alternative cheapest Loan available to staff to purchase season ticket Quickest Most convenient Lack of parking facilities Lack of other facilities e.g. cycling facilities Environmental concerns Feel safest travelling by train/tram b. Are you satisfied with your train and tram service Yes No If not please indicate why? Too expensive Unreliable Overcrowded Not a direct service Feel unsafe Bus stops not in convenient locations Journey time too long Unpleasant, e.g. unhygienic Walkers only 33. What factors influenced your decision to walk? strongly agree agree unsure disagree strongly disagree Cheapest Quickest Live close by Lack of parking facilities Environmental concerns Health / fitness Most convenient Available facilities at the University e.g. shower and change 34. Yes No Are you satisfied with the facilities for walkers

67 Cyclists only 35. Cheapest Loans available Quickest Live close by Lack of parking facilities Environmental concerns Health / fitness Most convenient Available facilities What factors influenced your decision to travel by bicycle? strongly agree agree unsure disagree strongly disagree 36. Yes No Are you satisfied with the facilities available at the university Motorcyclists only 37. What factors influenced your decision to travel by motorbike strongly agree agree unsure disagree strongly disagree Cheapest Quickest Live close by Lack of parking facilities Environmental concerns Health / fitness Most convenient Available facilities at the University e.g. shower and change 38. Yes No Are you satisfied with the facilities available at the university

68 Taxi users only 39. What factors influenced your decision to travel by taxi? strongly agree agree unsure disagree strongly disagree no alternative cheapest Quickest Most convenient Most comfortable Lack of parking facilities Lack of other facilities e.g. cycling facilities Environmental concerns Feel safest travelling by taxi All to answer 40. The university is to adopt a parking permit allocation scheme. Which factors do you think should influence the allocation of a permit Staff with mobility impairment Staff seniority Staff with caring responsibilities Length of service at the university Staff with irregular shift patterns Staff who live furthest away Staff served by poor PT Staff who car share strongly agree agree unsure disagree strongly disagree

69 Appendix 4 Student Travel hands-up Survey 68

70 CREWE STUDENT SURVEY - JANUARY/FEBRUARY Actions; Statement; Questions; Notes Time Period no. Time Period no. 09: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :30 18 Allow students time to understand the question and raise their hands before you count. Lecture Number A Insert period number B Count the number of students as they come into the class. Talk to lecturer to ensure he/she understands what we are doing and we have his/her support. Seek approval for the paper survey. START OF SURVEY Enter number of students in the class C My name is Victoria Belba/Jamie Sands and I work for a planning consultancy appointed by the University to assist them with a planning application for new staff and student facilities on this campus. We are here today to seek your assistance in a travel survey. I would be grateful if you could respond by raising your hands to the questions I am going to ask you regarding how you as students arrived on campus today. Can I emphasis that we are only interested in how you arrived today and not how you may travel on most days or how you plan to get home. 1 Can please raise your hand if you have participated in a similar survey already. D Can I ask that those of you with your hands up do not participate any further in this survey. Thank you. Please put your hands down Question 2 must be eliminated from surveys of part-time courses. 2 Can you please raise your hand if your course is a part-time course. E Can I ask that those of you with your hands up do not participate any further in this survey. Thank you. Please put your hands down 3 Can you raise your hand if you caught a train as any part of your journey to get to campus today. F Thank you. Please put your hands down 4 Of those of you who caught a train here today, could you please raise your hand if you walked to the train station. G Thank you. Please put your hands down 5 Can you raise your hand if you arrived onto Crewe campus on a bicycle. H Thank you. Please put your hands down 6 Can you raise your hand if you arrived by bus to the campus. I Thank you. Please put your hands down 7 Can you raise your hand if walking was the only transport mode by which you arrived at Crewe campus today J Thank you. Please put your hands down 8 Please raise you hand if you arrived at Crewe campus today as a passenger in a car K Thank you. Please put your hands down. 9 Can you please raise your hand if you have come to Crewe campus today in a car and were also the driver of the car you came in. L Thank you. Please put your hands down 10 Please raise your hand if you live at Alsager Halls of residence. O Thank you. Please put your hands down 11 Please raise your hand if you live at any of the other Cheshire Halls of residence. P Thank you. Please put your hands down. Can I ask the drivers to raise your hand once again. We would like to ask you to participate in a short tick box anonymous paper survey which we would like you to complete and leave at the front before you leave. It is important that we get as many responses back as possible. So please do fill them in and leave them at the front when you leave. Provide form numbers of questionnaires handed out Q Thank you for your time and my apology for the delay caused to the start of you lecture today

71 Appendix 5 Additional student question 71

72 CREWE STUDENT SURVEY - JANUARY Thank you for offering to participate in this postal survey. We are seeking to understand the travel patterns of students who travel to the Crewe Campus in order to better facilitate car parking around the University campus. Please do not provide us with your name or any personal details Please tick as appropriate 1 - Do you live in: a halls of residence in a house or apartment 2 - Please provide either the name of your halls of residence or the postcode only of the house you live in 3 - Approximately how long will you be on campus for today: 0-3 hours 3-4 hours 4-5 hours 5-6 hours 6-7 hours more than 7 hours

73 Appendix 6 Staff home postcodes 73

74 Drawing Title Client Newcombe House 45 Notting Hill Gate London W11 3PB STAFF HOME POSTCODES Job Title MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY TRAVEL PLAN - CREWE T F KEY Scale: Designed by: 1:25,000 TP Drawn by: TP Chkd/Appd: TP 1st Issued: November 2008 Job No: Crewe campus Crewe staff postcodes (714) 400m catchment area (7) 800m catchment area (21) 2km catchment area (91) Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office Crown copyright All rights reserved. Licence Number: Appendix 6

75 Appendix 7 Student home postcodes 75

76 Drawing Title Client Newcombe House 45 Notting Hill Gate London W11 3PB STUDENT HOME POSTCODES Job Title MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY TRAVEL PLAN - CREWE T F KEY Crewe campus Crewe student postcodes (4,498) 400m catchment area (172) 800m catchment area (952) 2km catchment area (1,286) Scale: Designed by: Drawn by: TP TP Chkd/Appd: TP 1:25,000 Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office Crown copyright All rights reserved. Licence Number: st Issued: Job No: November Appendix 7

77 Appendix 8 Staff and student home postcodes 77

78 STAFF AND STUDENT HOME POSTCODES Drawing Title Job Title Client TRAVEL PLAN - CREWE MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY 1:400,000 1st Issued: Job No: Chkd/Appd: Drawn by: November 2008 TP TP Designed by: TP Scale: T F Newcombe House 45 Notting Hill Gate London W11 3PB Appendix 8 Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office Crown copyright All rights reserved. Licence Number: Crewe campus Staff postcodes Student postcodes KEY