University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510-1

University of Sunderland Travel Plan Update
5.2.5 Measure 5 – Signage
2007/08 Expectation
In 2007/08, access to the campuses was sometimes an issue for those walking, cycling or driving
due to lack of signage in some areas of Sunderland. The University aimed to liaise with
Sunderland City Council to ensure that signage to the campuses is improved from major trunk
roads as well as for or those using the cycling and walking network networks.
Progress to 2009/10 /10 and moving forward to 2012/13
A survey of signage to the University was undertaken in August 2008. A request was submitted to
the Highways Agency requesting brown tourist style road signs on the A19 to indicate routes to
the University campuses via the A183 and A1231. In February 2009 the Highways Agency
refused the request on the grounds that the University did not fall within the criteria set down for
such signage.
In October 2008, a similar milar request was submitted to Sunderland Council requesting road signs
indicating the University in a number of locations along the routes of the A1231, A183, and A690
between the A19 and the University's main campuses, and also along the route between Ci City
Campus and St Peter's Campus in both directions. The University have been informed that this
request will be considered if a formal application is submitted. To move this forward, a review of
signage is planned for 2010 2010.
The University has also been involved with City of Sunderland Council in connection with the
"Attractive and Inclusive City" project and the "Le "Legible City" project. Although these projects are
not specifically concerned with road signage, this is something that is being considered as part of
the broader project. No formal approaches have been made to the Council to request alterations
or additions to pedestrian signage to the University campuses campuses, , although the ongoing
redevelopment work at the University could provide opportunities to move this forward forward.
The University has also had some input into a City Council project to produce a city centre walking
map and the first phase of this project is nearing completion. The City and their consultants intend
to make the data behind the production of the maps available to their partners (including the
University) so that it can be used to produce maps that will more fully meet the University’s
requirements. During ng the period 2009/10 - 2012/13, the existing way finding monoliths at St
Peter's Campus are expected to be replaced.
Signage issues will continue to be considered and addressed as appropriate in conjunction with
alteration schemes. The University will continue to investigate the possible installing VMS at the
new Travel Hub and at the entrance to University car parks which would highlight spare parking
capacity.
Measure 5: Signage
Summary
Target Groups
Impact
Difficulty
Responsibility
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Table 5.8 – Measure 5: Signage
Improve road and pedestrian signage on all major approaches to the
University. Incorporate where possible into redevelopment of University
campus. Further Investigation into VMS at Travel Hub and University
car parks.
All users
Low
Medium (long term measure, communication with Council required)
Travel Plan Coordinator, Facilities, Sunderland Council