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University of Sunderland Travel Plan Update 5. Travel Plan Measures This section reviews and updates the initiatives and measures included in n the 2007/08 Travel Plan, introducing a revised Action Plan and taking the University forward to 2012/13 2012/13. 5.1 Summary of Travel Plan Implementation from 2007/08 to 2009 2009/10 Table 5.1 below presents resents an update of the 2007 2007/08 Travel Plan Action Plan table showing: • Travel Plan measures set out in 2007 2007/08; • Their characteristics; • Their timescales; es; and • A summary ummary of progre progress on implementation up to 2009/10 for each measure. The implementation summary shows that the majority of actions included in the 2007 2007/08 Travel Plan have been implemented. Out of the list of 16 actions, 10 have been fully implemented (shown as ☺ in Table 5.1 below and 6 partially implemented (shown as � in Table 5.1 below). Key achievements include include: • Additional cycle parking at City Campus, with the opening of the new Cycle Hub at CitySpace, new cycle storage facilities at Technology Park. New shower and changing facilities at CitySpace ; • Ongoing going improvements to pedestrian routes and spaces, which is being incorporated into the re-development development of City Campus Campus; • Successful implementation of an online parking management system, with car park usage closely monitored and enforced; • A good level of uptake take for car sharing, with the 6 car share spaces at City Campus fully utilised; • Improvements made to the University Campus Bus Service, with improved bus stop signage, timetable information and increased service frequency at peak times; ; • Continued public transport discounts through the £40 Metro Card and four new staff bus and rail discounted tickets; • Implementation of a salary sacrifice scheme for staff to purchase bikes; • Establishment of a new Sustainable Travel Environmental Action Group (EAG); • Promotion and profile raising through promotional travel days; and • Completion of new staff / students travel surveys and updated parking counts (December 2009), publication of travel KPI’s and regular monitoring of car parking and initiatives take up. 5087709/University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510.docx 119
University of Sunderland Travel Plan Update N Measure 1 Cycle Parking 2 Motorcycle Parking 3 Changing Facilities and Showers 4 Walking and Cycling Routes 5 Signage 6 Car Parking Charges and Enforcement 5087709/University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510.docx 120 Table 5.1 – Travel Plan Action Plan – Performance Summary 2007/08 to 2009/10 50 additional spaces at City Campus and 50 spaces at St Peters. New sports and social building to include cycle parking spaces spaces. At least 15 motorcycle spaces at City Campus and 15 spaces at St Peter’s Campus Campus. Provide additional facilities, consultation with staff and students. Phased programme of implementation. High quality routes on City Campus throu through redevelopment. Liaise with CCouncil and local street partnership on links to the campus. Liaise with Council ouncil to develop better signage to both City and St Peter’s campuses for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Regular revision of car parking charges on the campuses, ongoing going enforcement, liaise with Council ouncil on potential issues in residential streets. 7 Parking Management System Implement parking management system. September 2008 ☺ 8 University Vehicle Fleet & Business Travel 9 Reducing the need to Travel Summary Timescale Performance to 2009/10 2009 Improve business travel monitoring. Investigate and consult to reduce the impact of business travel. Encourage the use of phones and teleconferencing facilities. Consult on the promotion of flexible working practices. 100 additional spaces by September 2009 30 spaces by September 2010 September 2008 and September 2009 � � ☺ September 2010 � September 2010 � Reviewed annually ☺ Begin monitoring car based business travel 2007/08 Consult with HR and Unions in 2007/08 ☺ � Additional 44 spaces provided at City Campus in October 2009. No additional spaces provided at St Peter’s. No motorcycle spaces provided at the University but there is currently an arrangement for motorcyclists to park with cyclists. Facilities have been improved across the campus, particularly due to the opening ing of CitySpace. This is an ongoing going programme. Some improvements already made to City Campus (outside CitySpace) but ongoing programme in conjunction with re-development development and Masterplan. Masterplan No improvements made to date but ongoing discussion with HA and Sunderland Council to improve road and pedestrian signage. Potential Potent for installing VMS at the Travel Hub / at car parks being discussed. Parking charges regularly reviewed. University to be aware of increase in 2009/10 staff car drivers. Debt management outsourced to private company. New online parking permit system implemented. Enables closer monitoring of parking. University vehicle fleet continually reviewed. University has developed a business travel policy for staff. Some flexibility in working hours given (e.g. academic staff may work from home if not teaching). teaching No home working policy has been developed although Teleconferencing to be actively promoted.. promoted.
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