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1.5.4.2 Key issues relevant to pedestrians and others raised during the consultation are outlined below: SUSTRANS confirmed the need to ensure that pedestrian and cycle routes remained open during construction; SUSTRANS and Coventry CTC were content with NMU proposals at Tollbar End roundabout in principle, and accepted that it is difficult to provide crossing opportunities to Rowley Road / Siskin Drive with no traffic lights on these arms of the junction; Coventry CTC were concerned about the effect of the Scheme on links between residential areas and schools/workplaces within a five mile radius of the Scheme; and, During the initial consultation, the potential NMU arrangements to be provided on roads linking residential areas, schools and workplaces within the vicinity of the Scheme were queried. SUSTRANS enquired whether a bridge was to be provided to link Stonehouse Lane with the footpath leading to Rowley Road. 1.5.4.3 In spring 2006, a further round of consultations was undertaken, and the following comments received: Concern was raised by Coventry CTC, SUSTRANS and CCC, regarding the proposed width of 2.5m for the joint-use footpath and cycleway. CCC, SUSTRANS and Coventry CTC all advised they would expect a 3m minimum width for shared cyclist/pedestrian facilities; and, The provision of adequate crossing facilities in the Siskin Drive area was queried by Coventry CTC and SUSTRANS, with particular concern regarding the safety of cyclists approaching Tollbar End roundabout from Siskin Drive in relation to the proposed slip road. 1.5.4.4 The issues raised were considered in the design process and are discussed further in Section 3 of this report. 1.5.4.5 In November 2006, a consultation meeting was organised between Hyder Consulting Ltd. and representatives of CCC, SUSTRANS, Coventry CTC and CTC Right to Ride. The main issues raised were those already mentioned in Section 1.5.4.3, and The possibility of providing a footbridge across the A45 Stonebridge Highway opposite Stonehouse Lane; The possible provision of sign-posting for NMU across Tollbar End roundabout; and, Improved access for cyclists at certain road entries. These issues were further considered within the design process. 1.5.4.6 In addition to consultation with key stakeholders, discussions were undertaken with Jaguar Whitley regarding the proposed expansion of their site. The potential to amalgamate improvements to pedestrian and cyclist facilities was considered, and the following issues were raised: Environmental Statement Volume 2 A45/A46 Tollbar End Improvement Page 5 Part 12: Pedestrians et al March 2009
Jaguar Whitley are proposing a new pedestrian route from their site into Stonebridge Meadows Local Nature Reserve (LNR); and, The potential to connect this to the footpath/cycleway that runs to the north of A45 Stonebridge Highway (i.e. along eastbound carriageway) with the proposed new route. 1.5.5 Assessment of Effects 1.5.5.1 To help clarify and quantify the effects of the Scheme, the Assessment methodology has applied significance criteria set out in the DfT Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) using the Physical Fitness Sub-Objective TAG Unit 3.3.12 (June 2003) and the Severance Sub-Objective TAG Unit 3.6.2 (June 2003). 1.5.6 Physical Fitness 1.5.6.1 The TAG Physical Fitness Sub-Objective measures the Scheme’s contribution to overall health from increased levels of physical activity through walking and cycling, with the minimum time that would lead to health benefits being 30 minutes. Within this guideline, there are four levels of benefit that can be considered: For new walk and cycle trips where journey times are below the 30 minute threshold, there would be some minor health benefits; For new walk and cycle trips where journey times are above the 30 minute threshold, there would be significant health benefits; For existing walk and cycle trips, where the journey time remains above the threshold, health benefits would be largely unchanged; and, For existing walk and cycle trips, where the journey time falls below the threshold, there would be some minor reductions in health benefits. 1.5.6.2 Changes to journey times for pedestrians and cyclists using the footways / cycle paths in the vicinity of the Scheme have been assessed using methodology prescribed in DMRB Volume 11, Section 3 Part 8 (June 1993). This is discussed in Section 4.2 below. 1.5.7 Severance 1.5.7.1 Changes in journey times or amenity for pedestrians and others may be such that they affect, adversely or beneficially, the degree to which a locality is subject to ‘community severance’. Community severance is defined as the separation of residents from facilities and services they use within their community, caused by new or improved roads or by changes in traffic flows. Severance may also be caused by the demolition of a community facility or the loss of land used by members of the public. 1.5.7.2 Cyclists and equestrians are considered to be less susceptible to severance than pedestrians, because they can travel more quickly than Environmental Statement Volume 2 A45/A46 Tollbar End Improvement Page 6 Part 12: Pedestrians et al March 2009
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