Sewta 2013/14 Delivery Plan

Sewta RTP Delivery Plan 2013/14 – Annex 3a (RTP)RefSchemeRankTitle Lead Authority FY2013-14Scheme Type*Valleys – Blaenavon toBrynmawrMODE / CATEGORY**Total SchemeCost (AllYears)Total RTCG(All Years)Total matchfunding (AllYears)Allocationfrom RTCG1314ReserveMatchfunding13-14TotalSchemecost 1314ReserveScheme StartDateScheme EndDateScheme DescriptionThis scheme provides a 1.5km long off road section of cycle route for National Cycle Network route 492 from its current end point at Garn-yr-Erw near Blaenavon to the Torfaen countyboundary. This will connect to the recently completed section in Blaenau-Gwent that runs from Brynmawr out to the same county boundary.A formal lease is in place between SUSTRANS and the landowner for a wide strip alongside the B4248. The route will comprise both hard surface sections and boardwalk across wetground sections. The timing of the construction period will be constrained to take account of ecological matters that have been fully investigated and quantified at the design stageKey benefits – Outputs (quantified) and outcomes This section will complete the 1.5km long (approx.) missing link to the strategic Heads of the Valleys Cycle Route providing a continuous cycle network from Newport to Merthyr Tydfil /Neath.The scheme will provide safe and sustainable transport access from Brynmawr to major local employers on the Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate in Blaenavon such as Doncasters, therecently developed Shared Resource Service IT facility, as well as tourist and educational destinations such as Big Pit, Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway, Blaenavon Iron Works,Blaenavon World Heritage site and Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve.The link will provide cycle access to the transport interchange at Brynmawr Bus station which links the Heads of the Valleys communities with Cardiff. SEWTA funding has recentlybeen secured for the redevelopment of the bus station.The link will also provide a cycle access to a circular route encompassing Abergavenny, Brynmawr, Blaenavon, Pontypool and back to Abergavenny on NCN49 alongside the Brecon &Monmouthshire canal.Summary Evidence to support interventionExtensive surveys and study undertaken for Heads of Valleys project by Sustrans in accord with “VCN-A Vision for the Valleys”.Proposals for Monitoring and EvaluationNo formal monitoring has been undertaken as the off-route does not yet exist. However monitoring equipment is planned to be purchased/installed as soon as funding is available sothat ‘before’ and ‘after’ data can be collected.SMS4 Reserve Cardiff bus priority Cardiff Works RTP Public Transport >£2360k 0 0 £2360 0 £2360 January 2014 March 2014corridorsReserveReserveScheme DescriptionDelivery of bus priority measures along the Core Bus Network, including Western Bus Corridor and the Heath Hospital Link.Key benefits – Outputs (quantified) and outcomes • Improve bus reliability, punctuality and journey times.• Increase the attractiveness of bus services and assist in achieving modal shift.Summary Evidence to support interventionProposals for Monitoring and Evaluation• Reduce noise, local air quality and greenhouse gas emissions through achieving a shift to sustainable modes of travel.A number of Cardiff bus corridors operate inefficiently and suffer from delay, which has an adverse impact on the reliability and journey times of bus services. Also, the modal share ofbus travel for journeys to work has fallen in the last few years and in 2012 is used by 10% of journeys to work.It is proposed that post delivery monitoring will include:• Bus journey time surveys• Bus patronage surveys• ASK Cardiff SurveysAll monitoring will be undertaken in accordance with Sewta’s Monitoring Framework, as set out in the Regional Transport Plan. Also, the scheme will be monitored using the establishedPerformance Indicators of Cardiff’s Local Transport Plan (LTP) 2000-2016 Annual Progress Report, where appropriate.SMS5 Reserve Bargoed Station Upgrade Caerphilly Works RTP IntegratedTransportScheme DescriptionKey benefits – Outputs (quantified) and outcomesSummary Evidence to support interventionProposals for Monitoring and EvaluationSMS6 Reserve Rhymney StationUpgradeScheme DescriptionKey benefits – Outputs (quantified) and outcomesSummary Evidence to support interventionProposals for Monitoring and EvaluationSMS7 Reserve Merthyr Tydfil StationUpgradeScheme Description£721k £721k 0 £721kReserve0 £721kReserveApril 2013 March 2014The scheme will deliver improvements to the buildings and environment at Bargoed Station on the Rhymney Railway line. The scheme provides for the refurbishment of the existingbuilding (to include new waiting area, DDA compliant ticket office and toilet facilities); improved pedestrian access, additional CCTV, improvements to the car park, the provision of cyclestands, new fencing, additional litter bins, additional platform seating; combined entrance / canopy and bus shelter.Main objectives are to increase the number of passengers travelling by rail and to improve interchange facilities for passengers. Outcomes will be a more secure and comfortablestation environment, improved personal safety and comfort and increased footfall at the station.NSIP audit undertaken by Capita at 22 stations throughout Sewta. GAP analysis undertaken and workshop held with key stakeholders to prioritise schemes.Information on station usage available pre and post scheme via Arriva Trains.Caerphilly Works RTP Integrated £739k £739k 0 £739k 0 £739kTransportReserveReserveThe scheme will deliver improvements to the buildings and environment at Rhymney Station on the Rhymney Railway line. The scheme provides for the refurbishment of the existingbuilding (to include new waiting area, and toilet facilities); sympathetic restoration to the station building and the provision of cycle stands.Main objectives are to increase the number of passengers travelling by rail and to improve interchange facilities for passengers. Outcomes will be a more secure and comfortablestation environment, improved personal safety and comfort and increased footfall at the station.NSIP audit undertaken by Capita at 22 stations throughout Sewta. GAP analysis undertaken and workshop held with key stakeholders to prioritise schemes.Information on station usage available pre and post scheme via Arriva Trains.Merthyr Tydfil Works RTP Integrated £721k £721k 0 £721k 0 £721k April 2013 March 2014TransportReserveReserveThe scheme will deliver improvements to the buildings and environment at Merthyr Tydfil Station located at the head of the Merthyr Railway line. The scheme provides for the extensionand refurbishment of the existing building (to include new waiting area, DDA compliant ticket office and toilet facilities); improved pedestrian access, additional CCTV, improvements,the provision of cycle stands, additional litter bins, new platform waiting facility; combined entrance / canopy and bus shelter.- 10 -