University of Sunderland - Travel Plan Final 200510-1

University of Sunderland Travel Plan Update
• New cycle surface added ffrom
rom Castletown to east Southwick, including anti anti-slip surfaces on
inclines, tarmac and street lighting through the Southwick Gyratory; and
• A north / south cycle route created between Southwick town centre and Pallion, plus
formalised cycle use on the Queen Alexandra Bridge.
Walking
Pedestrians and cyclists can also use the underpass beneath
the A1231 St Michael’s Way, which links the City Campus (Murray Library area) with the city
centre and the Priestman Building Building. The underpass is generally well used, , maintained and lit.
Additionally, , there are crossing facilities at the A183 Chester Road / A1231 St Michael’s Way
junction.
Pedestrian routes are identified in the 2009 Development Framework Document as a key element
of the City Campus re-development. development. The ‘circu ‘circulation lation spines’ will provide clear pedestrian routes
through the City Campus. The North South Street will be extended to link the north car park, via
the new Sciences Complex to University Park. This extension of the route will provide a clear li link
to the University Metro station. The new Quad development identifies the East West pedestrian
route which connects users to the city centre, supporting the City Council Urban Design Strategy
for the central area of Sunderland. A secondary pedestrian rou route te defines the Quad and creates a
new secondary public space to Gateway and Design Centre. The pedestrian route routes are shown in
Figure 2.7 below. The University of Sunderland actively encourages walking on and around the
City Campus and the City Campus walking route maps can be found in Appendix GG.
Figure 2.7 – Pedestrian Routes identified in the Development Framework 2009
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Pavements, footpaths and crossing facilities are available in
Sunderland city centre and around the City Campus.
In September 2009, a new pedestrian crossing facility was
added to the A183 Chester Road. This crossing is important
as it provides a safe crossing point from the University Metro
station, Murray Library and Technology Park to the rest of
the City Campus (pictured). This is one of the most heavily
used pedestrian routes at the City ty Campus.