University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510-1

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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 5087709/University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510.docx 127 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
University of Sunderland Travel Plan Update Measure 5: Signage Timescale 5.2.6 Measure 6 – Car Parking Charges and Enforcement 2007/08 Expectation As detailed earlier in the report report, by 2007/08 the University had already changed its parking management system to a mix of pay & ddisplay and staff / student parking permits. This hybrid system was introduced in September 2006 to improve flexibility and better manage the demand for parking spaces on campus. Car parking prices in 2007/08 were raised from previous years and the University planned to continue to revise car parking charges to reflect the need to manage a growing demand for parking parking. The University also enforced parking rules more strictly since the change to the new parking management system and it was expected that the University would continue to do so in the future. The University was expected to liaise with Sunderland City Council to ensure that stricter pa parking rules and enforcement did not lead to an increase in staff and students parkin parking in residential streets around the University University. The 2009/10 travel survey shows that on street parking at the University has declined, with a -1.6 1.6 percentage point reduction for staff and aa-3.9 percentage point reduction for students. Progress to 2009/10 and moving forward to 2012/13 The University continues to use a mix of pay & display and staff and student parking permits to manage parking at the University University.. Staff taff and students now apply for their parking permits using an online system (explained in more detail under Measure 7 Management System System). Staff permit holders can ac access all University car parks, although some the Forster parking compound is still barrier controlled where an entry / swipe card needs to be obtained for access. Students cannot park in any staff only car parks. Students wishing ing to park their vehicles at their contracted Halls of Residence must apply for a Residential Permit. . Displaying this permit entitles the holder to free parking at their contracted Hall but parking on the University campuses between 08:00 and 17:00 is not permitted. Residential students are therefore not eligible for a Student Pay and Display Permit. Visiting lecturers are only eligible to apply for the Staff Pay and Display Permit and not the Staff Annual Mandate Permit. Holders of Local Authority Disabled / Blue Badge permits are eligible to apply for a University Blue Badge Permit which is free. This permit allows the holder to utilise the University disabled parking bays. Parking Charges The various parking permit options available to both staff and students, including associated charges are summarised in the table below. 5087709/University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510.docx 128 Audit of external signage in 2010. Ongoing programme
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