Culham Science Centre Travel Plan April 2016
Contents LIST OF CONTENTS Page No. 1.0 Overview and Introduction 2 2.0 The Current Position: Existing Transport Patterns 3 3.0 The Current Position: Modes of Transport Used and Existing Provisions 5 4.0 The Current Position: Other Provisions Affecting Travel Behaviour 11 5.0 Areas for Action 12 6.0 Achievements to Date 15 7.0 Travel Plan Co-ordinator 15 8.0 Review 15 9.0 Interactions with Planning and Highway Authorities 15 10.0 Transport Management Action Plan 16 List of Figures Figure 1 Aerial View of Culham Science Centre 2 Figure 2 Regional Context Plan 3 Figure 3 Modal Split of Typical Daily Movements 4 Figure 4 Cycle Network for Science Vale UK 6 Figure 5 Existing Public Rights of Way in the Vicinity of Culham Science Centre 10 List of Drawings (included at the end of the report) 03081/C07 Traffic Flow Diagrams Map showing location of cycle parking facilities, showers, smoking and bus shelters Bus route map Log of Travel Related Achievements and Milestones 1
1.0 Overview and Introduction 1.1 Culham Science Centre (CSC) is a major centre for science and technology in Oxfordshire. It is identified in the South Oxfordshire District Council Local Plan as a major developed site in the green belt, Policy CSEM3 in the Core Strategy supports the redevelopment and growth potential of CSC. Figure 1 shows an aerial view of the CSC. 1.2 In line with government policy, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), as owner of the Centre, wishes to encourage a choice of modes of transport to the site. This is a challenging and long-term task recognising, as elsewhere in the UK, the current heavy dependence of employees on the private motor car and the relative locations of employment and residential development in southern Oxfordshire. 1.3 The purpose of this document is to provide a statement of the current transport position and provisions, together with details of future plans/issues. The Plan is broken down by mode of transport, and looks at home to work travel and visitor journeys as well as intra-site movements recognising the substantial size of the site itself. Information is also given on the communication of transport news, an essential element in maximising the potential use of non-car transport means. Figure 1: Aerial View of Culham Science Centre 2
2.0 The Current Position: Existing Transport Patterns 2.1 The CSC is a major centre for science and technology and is situated approximately 7.5 miles south of the edge of Oxford, 3.5 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames and 6 miles north of Didcot (centre) as indicated on the regional context plan on Figure 2. 2.2 There are currently around 2000 employees based at the CSC working for the UKAEA and other resident organisations. In addition, innovative and entrepreneurial small start-up businesses are catered for within the Culham Innovation Centre (www.culham-ic.co.uk) operated by Oxford Innovation Ltd., by providing serviced and virtual office accommodation. As the smaller companies grow, the CSC is usually able to accommodate them within the main site, offering continuity and stability to the burgeoning businesses. 2.3 Traffic count surveys were last carried out at the junction leading to the CSC on the A415, and at the entrance gate on a typical weekday in September 2014. The resulting traffic flows showing the AM and PM peak hours and 12 hour flows are illustrated on BSP Drawing 03081/C07, towards the end of this document. In total, there are around 2900 vehicular movements per day in and out of this access junction. As there was little change on site, no count was carried out in 2015. Figure 2: Regional Context Plan 3
2.4 At the same time as the traffic counts above, a movement survey was carried out adjacent to the entrance gate to record traffic and movement trips by all modes of transport. This enabled the daily modal split values for people entering and exiting the site to be calculated, and the results are shown in Figure 3, from a sample size of around 3400 movements. It should be noted that these figures include visitor and operational trips as well as commuter trips. Frequent surveys are undertaken to identify shifts in the modal split of journeys to and from the site. 2.5 The 2014 traffic count looked at the traffic flows at the junction with the A415. There was a slight increase in the number of cars associated with CSC during the morning and evening peak hours and over the 12 hour period when compared to 2013 flows. The numbers of through vehicles travelling along the A415 however had increased by 8%, 12% and 20% for the AM, PM and 12 hour periods respectively. It was noted that general traffic on the A415 was increasing at a significantly higher rate than traffic associated with CSC. 2.6 The turning movements of traffic shown on drawing 03081/C07, indicate that the distribution of CSC traffic is approximately 60% to/from the A415 West and 40% to/from the A415 East. 75.3% Car Drivers Car Share 7.7% Bicycle 8.0% 6.1% 0.6% 2.3% Figure 3: Modal Split of Typical Daily Movements September 2014 2.7 Towards the end of September 2015, the UKAEA Property Unit (UPU) carried out a fact finding questionnaire to gain a better understanding of the businesses based at Culham. The questionnaire provided an opportunity to gather information on their awareness of sustainable transport options available such as Culham s Car Share Scheme (www.culhamcarshare.com) and the government s Cycle to Work scheme. This also confirmed that 85% of respondents were aware of Culham s Travel Plan and 14% had their own Travel Plan. 4
3.0 The Current Position: Modes of Transport Used and Existing Provisions 3.1 Cycling Figure 4 shows existing and proposed cycle routes in the vicinity of CSC, and also within the Science Vale UK area as a whole. There are dedicated cycle ways along the A415 between Abingdon causeway and Berinsfield, which are used to access the CSC. The section of this route between the Culham Railway Station and Berinsfield was upgraded by OCC in 2009 and part of the route towards Abingdon has been re-surfaced in 2016. Provision of cycle storage facilities on site is good offering both covered and open stands close to main buildings. Culham has a well-established, dedicated bicycle user group (BUG) for people who commute by bicycle. CulBUG is intended to be an information and discussion forum, providing advice to cyclists and potential cyclists, and to raise issues facing cyclists both on site and in the local area. A Cycle to Work scheme was adopted by the UKAEA in April 2009. A volunteer Bike Workshop was set up in 2014. In 2014 the Annual Traffic Count showed trips by bicycle had increased by 2% compared with the figures the previous year. 5
Figure 4: Cycle Network for Science Vale UK 6
Cycling events sponsored by the UKAEA encourage and help maintain sustainable transport to and from site (e.g. annual cycle to work day with free breakfast for participants). CSC benefitted in 2015/16 from Oxfordshire Travel Choices support with promotional material and exhibition stands for cycling, cycling proficiency, bike maintenance and car sharing. Skid proof surfacing on the main roundabout on site was added to improve grip for cyclists. The main footpath leading into the site has been re-designated a shared pedestrian/cycle pathway and marked up accordingly to improve safety at the exit/entry to site. In addition, speed reducing humps with gaps for cyclists; have been provided at the main gate. All new buildings cater for cyclists with cycle sheds and shower facilities included. Further new cycle shelters have been installed around the site, and a map showing the current provision is included at the end of the document. The UKAEA have negotiated a monthly Dr Bike service on site provided by a local bike retailer which also offers cycling proficiency courses. 7
3.2 Rail Culham Railway Station is immediately to the west of the CSC, and is about 5-10 minutes walk depending on your destination on the site. There is a footway link between Culham Station and the CSC. The UKAEA, as owner of the CSC, contributed to the work carried out to improve this route, including lighting, and to improvements at Culham Station. Culham Railway Station is on the London Paddington Reading Didcot Parkway Culham Oxford Banbury railway line, with services run by Great Western Railway (GWR). Passengers can be kept up to date with real time information displayed through the Web CIS (Customer Information System) at the platforms. Cycles can be carried on GWR trains subject to their Cycle Policy. The current service provision is shown on the CSC website at http://www.culham.org.uk/contact/. 6.1% of trips to and from the site are currently made by rail. In March 2012, CSC submitted comments on the Draft Rail Strategy and Delivery Plan. In January 2015, CSC submitted comments on The Network Rail Western Route Study consultation draft document. 3.3 Bus In March 2016, OCC announced that they were withdrawing all bus subsidies from July 2016. This will affect the 114 service that Thames Travel operates between Wallingford, Berinsfield and Abingdon-on- Thames. The T2 service will be the only bus service between Oxford, Berinsfield and Abingdon-on-Thames. The existing services broadly run on a half-hourly to hourly frequency during peak periods and hourly or less throughout the day and on Saturday. A bus route map is shown at the end of the document. This will greatly limit our ability to promote take-up of bus services in the foreseeable future. Links to bus service providers are shown on www.culham.org.uk. CSC persistently lobbies bus and rail operators for the provision of improved transport services, particularly for home-work travel. In November 2014, CSC submitted comments to OCC regarding the Oxfordshire County Council Consultation into the Review of Subsidised Bus Services. In April 2015, CSC provided comments to OCC on the draft Local Transport Plan (2015-2031), known as LTP4, including comments regarding rail and bus services. 8
3.4 Car The majority of existing trips are by private motor vehicle, however car sharing is encouraged through CSC s own car share scheme culhamcarshare.com provided by Liftshare, and is promoted by the UKAEA through regular awareness campaigns. The presence of a range of on-site amenities/services reduces the need for staff to leave the site during the working day. The core working hours of occupiers at the site straddle the normal concentration of commuter patterns, with many forms of flexible working in operation helping to reduce peak demand on the highway network. The 'out of town' location of Culham means that the majority of journeys to work by Culham employees are in the opposite direction to the main commuter traffic flows (except those who come through Abingdon-on-Thames, and are with the main flow for some of the way) The site road network and on-site parking is generally of a good standard and the UKAEA have a Planned Maintenance Programme in place. All car parking at the CSC operates on a first come first served basis. 3.5 Pedestrian Because of the rural location, very few trips to and from the site are made on foot (excluding those for whom train or bus brings them close to the site and who travel the final few hundred yards on foot). There are dedicated footways along the A415 between Abingdon-on- Thames and the CSC (approximately 3 miles). There is a well-established network of footways, bridleways and public rights of way connecting the centre with Abingdon-on-Thames and the surrounding villages. These are shown on Figure 5. Pedestrians are well catered for within the site which has an established network of high quality and well-lit walkways and footpaths. Significant numbers of people walk to and from the amenities within the site during working hours and take recreational walks within the site during breaks. Detailed rights of way maps in the vicinity of CSC can be found at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk 9
10 Figure 5: Existing Public Rights of Way in the Vicinity of Culham Science Centre
4.0 The Current Position: Other Provisions Affecting Behaviour 4.1 Travel Reduction 4.1.1 Due to the location of the CSC, many on-site facilities have been established in order to meet the demands of the resident workforce and visitors. The following amenities are available, enabling employees to stay on site, and hence reducing the need for off-site journeys: Staff Restaurant/DeliBar 2 Site Shops Children s Day Nursery Conference Centre Lecture Theatre Sports Facilities Coffee Shop Cash Machine Sports & Social Club Bike Workshop Publications, printing and and reprographic services 4.2 Information 4.2.1 The CSC recognises the value of alternative forms of transport to the car. Provision of accurate, easily accessible information is key to maximising the use of such alternative modes. This is provided to site occupiers by a variety of media including newsletters and leaflets, site notices, the CSC website (culham.org.uk) and TV screens in common areas. Links to Public transport information are available on the website giving access to timetable information for bus and rail services serving the site. For 2016, a newly released real time Journey Planner app, courtesy of OCC, is available on culham.org.uk, which helps staff plan their journey by various methods of transport. The next generation app will assist with alerting the user to congestion problems and offering a solution. 4.2.2 The culhamcarshare.com website that the UKAEA has set up with assistance from LiftShare, not only promotes car sharing and matches up potential car sharers, but also provides information on the other transport options available. This is also linked to OCC s carshare database of potential matches, to increase the chance of sharing. 4.2.3 The UKAEA takes advantage of special annual events i.e. Bike to Work Week, National Liftshare Day, etc., to promote the scheme to occupiers. 4.2.4 The CulBUG (Culham Bicycle User Group) provides information for cyclists and a forum to raise issues facing cyclists on site and in the local area. The UKAEA encourages this alternative home to work transport by taking part in the annual Bike to Work event. Numbers of cyclists have steadily increased to just over 6% in 2012, and this has resulted in the UKAEA investing in 30 extra bike stands. In 2015 the UKAEA Property Unit provided free accommodation for a Bike Workshop to be set up by members of CulBUG run on a volunteer basis. This facility provides an inside space where people can carry out work on their bikes with get you home spares (spare inner tubes, chain links) available to purchase. 4.2.5 A number of on-site organisations promote opportunities for employees to work at home, and hence there are associated benefits in reducing the need to travel. 11
5.0 Areas for Action 5.1 Modal Shift The UKAEA will continue to liaise with Oxfordshire County Council, public transport operators and Sustrans, in order to seek mutually beneficial improvements to the transport networks and provision of services which are linked to the CSC. Action will be taken to ensure that cycling facilities, showers and drying rooms are advocated for each new building and where possible to improve on-site amenities with the aim of further reducing the number of off-site journeys during the day. 5.2 Cycling There is shared use walking/cycling provision alongside the A415 between Berinsfield, the CSC and the beginning of the Causeway (east of Abingdon-on-Thames). At this point, the off-road cycling provision finishes and the Causeway is officially accessible for people on foot only. A cyclability audit, which was led by OCC, took place in summer 2011 with cyclists who work at the CSC, in order to actively involve staff and provide a user perspective. The audit confirmed the desirability of improving the existing cycle links to the CSC. One of the improvements which was suggested during the cyclability audit included formalising the use for cyclists of the path to the west of the entrance which runs towards Abingdon-on-Thames. This was completed and funded by the UKAEA in 2013. OCC is developing a cycling strategy for the main routes throughout the SVUK area. This strategy includes improvements between Culham and Didcot and Culham and Abingdon-on-Thames. Maintenance of the cycle paths were highlighted in the 2011 audit and work has started (2016) on the A415 cycle path from CSC towards Abingdon, to clear back the overgrown edges and re-surface. Any improvements to the cycle network around the CSC will be publicised via the publicity methods above. Provision of cycle storage facilities on site is good. When and where appropriate, new cycle storage racks are being installed as part of site improvement and maintenance works Provision of cycling related facilities within buildings (i.e. showers/lockers) will be encouraged whenever building refurbishment works take place. Cycling provisions will be included in the emerging CSC masterplan. Within the site, cycleway provision will be considered as part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance work. Appropriate incremental new provision will be installed in conjunction with new development. Resident organisations will be encouraged to offer financial incentives to employees such as interest-free and tax-free loans for bicycle purchases. 12
The CulBUG (Culham Bicycle User Group) will be supported and consulted to identify and address issues facing cyclists on site and in the local area. This has already been used to establish how often members cycle to work and where they commute from on their bike. A potential cycle link between the CSC and NCN Route 5 has been identified by the CSC and included as a proposal in the SVUK Cycle Route Map. 5.3 Public transport Public transport information will be reviewed and will continue to be publicised via the channels under Information above. 5.4 Rail There is potential for Culham Railway Station to have a more strategic role (e.g. including a Park & Ride facility). Improved signage to the Culham Science Centre will be considered as and when funding is available. CSC has been successful in the past lobbying to Great Western Railway on changes to the timetable that could have an adverse effect on staff and businesses, and will continue to remain vigilant to any future rail proposals and strategies. 5.5 Bus Bus stops and bus shelters have previously been installed at the layby on the A415 outside Culham Science Centre as indicated on the plan at the end of the document. This work was partly paid for by the UKAEA, as part of their ongoing programme to encourage sustainable travel. The work also included a new section of footpath and lighting to link the bus stops to the CSC pedestrian network. With the planned growth of major towns in the SVUK area, CSC will continue to work with the County Council to improve public transport options to the Centre for its employees 13
5.6 Pedestrian Pedestrian provision will be addressed in the site masterplan and new provision will be added as required to support new development. Improvements in existing provision will be considered as site maintenance programme allows. Paved footpaths have been replaced with tarmac surfaces to reduce potential trip hazards throughout the site. During spring 2014, all ageing inefficient street lights were replaced with new energy efficient LED lights, improving the coverage and cutting costs considerably. 5.7 Private cars In the short-to-medium term travel to and from the CSC by private car will continue to be important. Initiatives referred to in other sections will encourage modal shift away from the use of the car. It would be expected that over a period of time these alternative modes of transport may reduce the prevalence of motor car use if the perceived convenience and cost of these alternatives is favourable. The UKAEA and other resident organisations will be encouraged to continue their support of the existing car sharing scheme. It is anticipated that some minor improvements to on-site roads and car parking will be needed to support new development. Maintenance works will be planned according to a road strategy that will have reference to the future masterplan road network. This will ensure that key long term roads are given highest priority. 5.8 Business travel Resident companies will be provided with information that will allow them to inform their visitors about transport options. The UKAEA encourages the use of shared taxis and car sharing to offsite business meetings wherever possible. Video and teleconferencing facilities are used where appropriate. 14
6.0 Achievements to Date 8.0 Review 6.1 A log of travel related achievements and milestones is included at the end of this report for reference. 8.1 This plan will be reviewed when major changes to the transport position or action plan are required. 7.0 Travel Plan Co-ordinator 9.0 Interactions with Planning and Highway Authorities 7.1 The UKAEA has nominated a Travel Plan Co-ordinator for Culham, to help to deliver the measures identified in this report (contact details are provided below). 9.1 The UKAEA will continue to take an active role in local transportation studies and consultation with local authorities on transportation issues. 7.2 Culham Science Centre Travel Plan Co-ordinator: Anne Tingley, United Kingdom Atomic Energy UKAEA. 7.3 Key responsibilities of the Travel Plan Co-ordinator are: Developing a travel survey for employees at Culham Science Centre Co-ordinating availability of up to date information Development and management of the Culham Science Centre website Ownership and management of the Culham Travel Plan Promotion of sustainable transport options through events Liaising with OCC Travel Choices to understand the current public transport services available relevant to CSC and attending meetings where required 15
10.0 Transport Management Action Plan Objective & Action Travel Reduction Promote sustainable transport options with awareness events and marketing material Cycling Promote installation of new cycleway links and cycle storage with each new development Promote installation of shower and locker facilities with new developments and refurbishments Promote the government s Cycle Purchase scheme to occupiers By Whom? (i.e. Party/parties responsible for taking and funding the action) CSC with support and cooperation of all site residents CSC / any development organisations All site residents CSC/Occupiers By When? How will it be measured? Action Status Ongoing Annual Traffic Count results Ongoing By completion of the development By completion of the development / refurbishment At initial handover of premises. Installations completed Installations completed Decision made and scheme implemented if appropriate Ongoing (Additional cycle sheds installed on an ongoing basis) Ongoing Information contained within Welcome Pack for occupiers Promotional and informative events i.e. Bike to Work Public Transport Link www.culham.org.uk to public transport websites Continue to build relationships with operators and Public Transport Officers at OCC to achieve bus and rail service improvements CSC Annually Number of registrations Achieved to date CSC CSC, Local Authorities, Rail and bus operators On release of new website in January 2015 Information available on website Achieved to date Ongoing N/A December 2015 onwards 16
Private Cars Specify and undertake survey to establish car use (including car occupancy) CSC Ongoing Survey report completed. Year on year evidence of increase in car sharing Last count September 2014 Promote and support existing car sharing schemes Pedestrian Ensure all new developments include suitable links to footpath networks Maintenance programme in place for upkeep of footpaths Planning Input to local / county transport planning Hold periodic meetings with OCC and SODC to discuss strategic transport issues Hold meetings with public transport/cycle officers at County and District Council levels to discuss operational transport issues when necessary Ensure CSC is included on list of invitees for comment on local planning transport strategy All site organisations Ongoing Enhanced car occupancy Ongoing CSC / any development By completion of each Suitable links installed Ongoing organisations new development CSC B&C Contract Completion of Works In place CSC Ongoing Input provided Achieved to date CSC/OCC/SODC Each meeting date Availability of minuted records CSC/OCC/VWHDC Each meeting date Availability of minuted records Recent changes within the structure of OCC have temporarily suspended meetings Achieved to date CSC As required Input provided Achieved to date Review and update this Plan CSC As required Revised plan issued Revised November 2013 17
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 DRG. No. CUL/ARCH/SITE/211 - DO NOT SCALE - IF IN DOUBT ASK - A SHEET No. 1 OF 1 B A1 A1 P1 P2 C D E F G A1.1 CAR PARK 11 THE CUT CAR PARK 1 MAIN AVENUE B1 B15 ROAD A MAIN AVENUE B3.1 B3 CAR PARK 3 ROAD E C1 C2 C2 ROAD C CAR PARK 4 HIGH WAY CAR PARK 2 D12 D9 COMPOUND D11 MAIN AVENUE ROAD N D1W B11 D10 ROAD D CAR PARK 5 ROAD P ROAD O D8 D14 D1S CAR PARK D1 ROAD M VISITORS ROAD D D5 ROAD F B10 B9 D2 ROAD R ROAD 5 ROAD Q D3 E2 ROAD G D13 D7 E3 ROAD 4 ROAD 12 ROAD R D4 MIDDLE WAY E1 E4 E5 D6 ROAD 18 CAR ROAD S ROAD U M1 PARK J5 ROAD V ROAD 17 J25X/W4 J25X/W5 E1 F2 ROAD 14 J41 J53 ROAD 16 J4X/N J25X/W3 J25X/W2 F2.1 J42 J25 CAR PARk F2.2 J54 ROAD 15 ROAD 12 J4 ROAD 6 ROAD T ROAD 11 MIDDLE WAY ROAD 19 ROAD 10 N20 N32 N53 N22 K2 ROAD 7 ROAD W ROAD 11 ROAD 20 J51 J52 J3 J31 J2 J1 J12 J12X/E ROAD 8 K1 K4 CAR PARK B E30 E31 P4 E33 K3 E32 ROAD 3 ROAD 1 ROAD 9 J1X/E E40 E41 E50 E62 E60/61 J1X/ S10 J20 ROAD 2 CAR PARK G J22 J21 J11 CAR PARK C CAR PARK A J10 J9 J8 FARM WAY K7X/E1 K7 J7 CAR PARK D J30X/W1 J19 J30X/01 ROAD Z J14 J30 H1 J17 (J14 RUBB) J18 N7 N1/3/4/5 N6 N2 H E6 F9 F8 F4 ROAD X PARK MAIN AVENUE 6 CAR CAR PARK 7 F6 ROAD H CAR PARK 12 F5 ROAD Y ROAD Y CAR PARK 10 J ROAD J F7 FARM WAY K CAR PARK 8 CAR PARK 9 FARM WAY L Entrance Bus Shelter Cycle Shelter/Rack Smoking Shelters Showers G1.1 CAR PARK 13 RD. K G1 CAR PARK G3W CAR PARK MAIN AVENUE 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 SCALE (metres) M ABINGDON ROAD BUILDING No. DRAWN SITE K. PURBRICK SITE APPROVED CULHAM M. HURP CHECKED V. MALIN ERO CODE 02/01/01/000/30864_1 N THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY AND MAY NOT WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE AUTHORITY BE COPIED IN WHOLE OR IN PART OR USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THAT FOR WHICH IT IS SUPPLIED. ISSUE A: TITLE AND CONTENT MODIFIED TO INCLUDE SHOWER LOCATIONS - AUGUST 2011 ISSUE B: SHELTERS ADDED AT J1 (NW) AND J9. RACK ADDED AT F9 - MAY 2014 ISSUE C: SHELTER ADDED AT J22 - SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE D: NEW SHELTERS ADDED AT K1 (NORTH) AND CAR PARK G (EAST) - NOVEMBER 2014 ISSUE E: NEW SHELTER ADDED AT K1 (SOUTHEAST) - SEPTEMBER 2015 ORIGINAL SCALE N.T.S. USED ON/REF DRAWINGS TITLE SITE FEATURES ENTRANCES, SHELTERS AND SHOWERS CURRENT ISSUE A C E B D DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED FIRST ISSUE DATE 30/06/10 D.O.REF DRG. No. SHEET No. CUL/ARCH/SITE/211 1 OF 1 A0 SIZE CAD PRODUCED DRAWING - DO NOT MODIFY BY HAND
LOG OF TRAVEL RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS AND MILESTONES CSC TRAVEL PLAN 2016 WHEN CATEGORY DESCRIPTION ADDITIONAL COMMENTS 2009 Improvement UKAEA funded improvements to Culham Rail Station and footpath to CSC including installation of street lights Improvement Bus stops and shelters part funded by UKAEA installed at entrance on A415 including section of footpath linking bus stops to CSC Survey Annual Traffic Count 2010 Survey Annual Traffic Count 2011 Improvement Re-surfaced footpaths and carparks and renewed bay markings for cars, with Site-wide dedicated motorcycle and disabled bays Event Annual Bike to Work Event 55 cyclists in the first year Survey Annual Traffic Count Improvement Additional Cycle Racks 2012 Safety Electronic Information Board at Main Gate Digital temperature sign to warn of freezing conditions Event Annual Bike to Work Event Survey Annual Traffic Count 2013 Improvement/ Improved combined footpath/cycleway incl. modification of speed humps to On southern edge of A415 to CSC entrance Safety provide gaps for cyclists riding through Event Annual Bike to Work Event Survey Annual Traffic Count Improvement Upgraded Street Lighting to LED 2014 Observation Bicycle trips increased by 2.5% Since 2009 Event Annual Bike to Work Event Improvement Additional Bike Sheds, concrete plinth and Sheffield stands installed Observation Increase in rail users by 3% Compared to 2009 Observation Reduction in car drivers by 6% Compared to 2009 Survey Annual Traffic Count Improvement Additional/Refurbish showers Building D3 Showers refurbished 2015 Improvement Additional/Refurbish showers Buildings E1 & F7 Refurbished Facility Bicycle Workshop launched CPG made building available non-gratis for use by staff and workshop Event Annual Bike to Work Event 148 cyclists attend the event Event OCC Cycle maps/freebies Handed out at OCC/CSC Travel Choices event Facility Dr Bike Services negotiated Monthly since Improvement Additional Cycle Shelters installed Buildings K1 & J20 Improvement Modifications to showers and additional gents shower installed in E2 Buildings K1 & E2 Event Car Share Promotion As part of National Liftshare Week n/a Provision Cyclists Site Pass Arm Bands Provided free 2016 Provision Cycle Proficiency Classes Offered via local bike retailer Event Carshare Event Febr7% increase in members Tools OCC Journey Planner App made available via Culham.org.uk Facility Provision of Public Bike Repair Stations x 2 funded by OCC On order 1
LOG OF TRAVEL RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS AND MILESTONES CSC TRAVEL PLAN 2016 2016 Facility Clothes drying rooms installed One in new building B1 and K block Event Annual Bike to Work Event Planned for June 2016 Event Car Share Promotion Took place 27 April 2
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