Agenda 7 Transport Outcomes Reports 2015/16 Date of meeting 19 June 2015 Date of report 28 May 2015 Report by Assistant Chief Executive (Operations) 1. Object of report The object of the report is to: Inform the Partnership of the preparation of Transport Outcomes Reports (TORs) for SPT s constituent councils and Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs); Highlight the relationship between SPT activity and the local outcomes from each of our constituent council s Single Outcome Agreements (SOAs); Inform the Partnership of the process for circulating the TORs and for presentations to the Community Planning Partnerships; and Highlight the value of SPT services for councils and CPPS. Draft copies of the TORs for South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde are attached at Appendix 1. The remaining TORs will be prepared and circulated over the summer period. 2. Background 2.1 SPT has prepared TORs annually since 2008 as a means of summarising the range of SPT projects, investments, services and initiatives delivered in each council area over the past year and detailing the plans for the year ahead. 2.2 The TORs directly link to the RTS Delivery Plan 2014 2017 1, and are the local monitoring and planning element of SPT s suite of strategic plans. 2.3 The TORs summarise our commitment and contribution as a Community Planning Partner by detailing the links between SPT activity and each CPP s local outcomes from the SOAs. 1 As approved by the Partnership on 9 May 2014 http://www.spt.co.uk/documents/latest/rtp090514_agenda8.pdf PARTNERSHIP/19 JUNE 15/7312 Page 1 of 4
Agenda 7 3. Outline of proposals 3.1 Content of TORS 3.1.1 The RTS Delivery Plan and the TORs are linked through the 15 key workstreams set out in the Delivery Plan. SPT officers consult with council colleagues to select from the workstreams those most relevant to that specific council area. These sub-sets of the Delivery Plan s key workstreams are known as the joint workstreams within each TOR. 3.1.2 The TOR structure is flexible and other key workstreams from the Delivery Plan may be included in a council s TOR next year if there is a shift in local priorities, or if a new local transport issue is identified. 3.1.3 The main content of each 2015/16 TOR is as follows: Working in Partnership - This section sets out the 4 RTS Outcomes and the associated joint workstreams, as agreed with each council; Improving outcomes for local residents This section explains the relationships between the local outcomes from each council s Single Outcome Agreement and the TOR joint workstreams that most support the achievement of the local outcomes; Living and Travelling in the local area This section presents a few key statistics and information about the local area including population and car ownership; SPT Activity and Investments This section highlights the SPT activity including services and initiatives that have benefitted that council area s residents over the past year and capital investments made over the past three years; Measuring progress This section shows a key transport-related measure for each strategic outcome with figures for both the local area and SPT area as a whole; Main body of the document The main body of the TOR includes four sections one for each of the four RTS Outcomes and each section provides a progress update on investments, other work undertaken under each joint workstream and a look at the year ahead. Key supporting statistics are provided 2. Appendices These sections provide a list of supported bus services operating in the council area during 2014/15 and a list of the 2015/16 capital projects for that council area. Back cover The back cover includes contact details for the main public transport operators within the council area. 3.2 TOR circulation and presentation 3.2.1 The draft TORs will be submitted to each council Chief Executive for final comment and then sent to each CPP chairperson. 2 Detailed background information for each workstream is located in the RTS Delivery Plan and the 2014/15 TOR PARTNERSHIP/19 JUNE 15/7312 Page 2 of 4
Agenda 7 3.2.2 SPT representatives will provide a presentation on the TOR to each CPP board from August 2015 onwards to highlight the contribution SPT makes towards the SOA. Members will be invited to attend the presentation for their relevant CPP. 3.3 Value of SPT services 3.3.1 It is worth highlighting that it is estimated that the value of services provided by SPT is approximately 2 to 2.5 times the requisition received from councils. 3.3.2 Many projects and services have both regional and local benefits. Some examples include: developing smartcard integrated ticketing; developing strategic park and ride solutions; delivering Subway Modernisation; supporting bus services across the region to optimise the overall bus network; improving the region s bus fleet through investment in vehicles operating on supported services and MyBus services; leading key issues for the region including bus policy, rail service levels and investment in rail; and, improving travel information throughout the region through the provision of additional travel information points, support to Traveline Scotland and investing in new bus stop poles, flag and information cases. 3.3.3 Furthermore, SPT provides significant expertise in undertaking agency work for school contracts, processing National Concessionary Travel Scheme cards, administering the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme and the ZoneCard forum. The estimated combined saving from delivery of these services on a regional basis is in the region of 10m. 3.3.4 In totality, the information compiled for the TORS shows that the regional planning and delivery of services not only realises a significant value of service delivery across the west of Scotland but also provides significant savings. 4. Conclusion 4.1 The TORs provide information which is very useful in demonstrating the value and range of activities that SPT provides or invests in within each of our constituent councils. 4.2 SPT continues to be a committed CP partner, and the TORs are an essential tool in demonstrating SPT s contribution to local outcomes and the benefit of SPT activity for residents. PARTNERSHIP/19 JUNE 15/7312 Page 3 of 4
Agenda 7 5. Partnership action The Partnership is recommended to note: The preparation of the Transport Outcomes Reports (TORs) for SPT s constituent councils and Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs); The relationship between SPT activity and the local outcomes from each of our constituent council s SOAs; The process for circulating the TORs and for presentations to the Community Planning Partnerships; the preparation of the 2015/16 TORs and the TOR presentations for SPT s constituent councils and CPPs; and the significant value of SPT services for councils and CPPs. 6. Consequences Policy consequences Legal consequences Financial consequences Personnel consequences Social inclusion consequences Risk consequences As a statutory CP partner, SPT s policies and plans require to align with the respective SOAs of the twelve CPPs across the SPT area. By setting out aligned and agreed priorities, TORs provide a demonstrable link between SPTs activities and local outcomes. SPT has a statutory requirement to participate in and support CP. The TORs are SPT s key document in demonstrating this commitment. The services and projects, as set out in the TORs to be delivered in 2015/16 are contained within SPT approved capital and revenue budgets. As a CPP partner, SPT is required to demonstrate a clear alignment between resource allocation and fit with SOA outcomes. None identified. TORs reflect all RTS outcomes and the local outcomes of the CPPs SOAs. SPT has a statutory obligation to support Community Planning. There is a focus within guidance on how CPP partners demonstrate an evidence-based approach to the delivery of local outcomes. Name Eric Stewart Name Gordon Maclennan Title Assistant Chief Executive Title Chief Executive (Operations) For further information, please contact Bruce Kiloh, Head of Policy and Planning on 0141 333 3740. PARTNERSHIP/19 JUNE 15/7312 Page 4 of 4
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ABOUT US Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the Regional Transport Partnership for the west of Scotland and is a partnership of twelve councils. SPT was established by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, which created Scotland s seven Regional Transport Partnerships. SPT is the Public Transport Authority for the west of Scotland and is responsible for the development of the Regional Transport Strategy (RTS). 1 SPT is a statutory participant in Community Planning and a key agency in the Development Planning process. SPT has a range of operational responsibilities including the management and operation of the Subway, bus stations and bus infrastructure, supporting socially necessary bus services, delivering schools transport on behalf of eleven of our partner councils and coordinating the MyBus demand responsive transport service. SPT also acts as the secretariat for the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme on behalf of our partner Councils and the coordination of ticketing schemes including Subway smartcard and the ZoneCard multi modal scheme. Inverclyde Council (IC), in addition to wider responsibilities, is the local Roads Authority and Planning Authority for Inverclyde. IC is responsible for the development of the Local Transport Strategy 2 and Local Development Plan 3 and is lead partner in the development of the Inverclyde Alliance Single Outcome Agreement. 4 IC has a duty to manage and maintain local public roads, footways, street lighting and traffic signals and the powers to improve infrastructure as necessary. IC also has responsibility for road safety and flood risk management. SPT, IC and partners work together to deliver a range of solutions to enhance and develop our transport network, infrastructure and services; to promote sustainable development; to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change on the transport network and to promote accessible travel choices. This includes investment in and delivery of public transport infrastructure, active travel infrastructure, park and ride and strategic roads projects. 1
Contents 1. Foreword... 4 2. Working in partnership with Inverclyde... 5 3. Improving outcomes for Inverclyde residents... 6 4. Living and travelling in Inverclyde... 7 5. Delivering transport improvements for Inverclyde... 9 6. Measuring progress... 10 7. Achieving Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel... 11 8. Achieving Improved Connectivity... 13 9. Achieving Access for All... 15 10. Achieving Reduced Emissions... 17 Appendix 1: 2014/15 supported bus services in Inverclyde... 19 Appendix 2: SPT capital programme... 19 Data sources and references... 20 2
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1. Foreword This Transport Outcomes Report (TOR), produced annually by SPT in partnership with each council in the west of Scotland, outlines the impact of transport improvements in each area to achieve more sustainable, healthy, inclusive and resilient communities across the SPT area. SPT continues to focus on achieving the four strategic outcomes from the Regional Transport Strategy Attractive, Seamless, Reliable Travel; Improved Connectivity; Access for All; and Reduced Emissions which underpin the successful delivery of key social, economic, environmental and health outcomes at national, regional and local levels. Nearly one-third of Inverclyde residents use the bus every week 5 and one in every nine (11%) use a bus to travel to work. 6 It is therefore vital that the public transport network in Inverclyde an area that has over half a dozen bus operators providing more than 30 local services - is stable, safe and integrated to support all residents to meet their everyday travel needs as well as encourage more people to choose public transport. The Attractive, Seamless, Reliable Travel section outlines key progress in this area. More than 40,000 commuters travel to, from or across Inverclyde every day 7 and the local economy (including Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) generates around 5% of the Scottish GVA 8. It is therefore vital that the strategic transport network is efficient, safe and reliable for employees and business; supports regeneration efforts and sustainable development; and is of a standard to attract investment to the area to sustain and grow the economy. The Improved Connectivity section outlines key progress in this area. Transport should enable all residents to meet their everyday needs and live full, independent lives. In Inverclyde, key accessibility concerns include connecting the one in every three local residents who live in areas of high deprivation 9 with employment, healthcare and education opportunities, supporting the transport needs of an ageing population 10 and improving links for small towns and rural areas. The Access for All section outlines key progress in this area. Reducing the negative impacts of transport on the environment and on population health remains a priority for SPT and Inverclyde. Carbon emissions from transport in Inverclyde are falling, 11 but much work remains to reduce travel by private car and encourage more people to walk and cycle more often. The Reduced Emissions section outlines key progress in this area. This TOR outlines SPT s investments, projects and services for the past year and current year. The TOR also sets out the role of transport in achieving improved outcomes for local residents and business in Inverclyde. For the longer term, SPT will continue to work with Inverclyde Council and our other partners on such key initiatives as integrating respective Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal projects to maximise socio-economic benefits of this major investment; to plan new transport infrastructure to support sustainable economic growth; and to deliver material change to the regional bus market and public transport ticketing to realise safe, integrated, affordable and stable public transport services for all. 4
2. Working in partnership with Inverclyde The 2015/16 Transport Outcomes Report follows the same structure as last year s report, with the principal sections based on the four strategic outcomes and the associated joint work streams, which fall from the Regional Transport Strategy Delivery Plan 2014-2017. 12 These are set out in Figure 3.1 below. This year s report provides an update on the joint work streams, whilst the 2014/15 TOR and the Delivery Plan provide additional background information on the work streams. SPT and Inverclyde officers agree the joint work streams each year, with the key change for 2015/16 being the inclusion of Freight. The principle of the joint work streams underlines the shared responsibility of delivering the projects and services that support each strategic outcome, whether through policy development, stakeholder engagement, planning, project delivery or funding. Services, projects, investments and initiatives that benefit the local area are detailed under each joint work stream within the main body of the report (sections 7 10). Figure 3.1: RTS Outcomes and SPT - Inverclyde 2015/16 joint work streams RTS Outcome RTS Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel Improved Connectivity Access for All Reduced Emissions Bus Policy Strategic Rail Enhancements Socially Necessary Bus Services Park and Ride Joint Work Streams Statutory Quality Partnerships & Bus Infrastructure Improvements Freight Access to Healthcare Cycling Smart and Integrated Ticketing Integrating Land Use and Transport Planning Equal Access Improvements Travel Behaviour Change 5
Inverclyde Alliance SOA Local Outcomes Bus Policy SQP / Bus Infrastructure Ticketing Rail Freight Land use & transport planning Socially necessary services Access to healthcare Equal Access Park & Ride Cycling Travel Behaviour Change 3. Improving outcomes for Inverclyde residents SPT is a statutory participant in Community Planning and works in partnership with Inverclyde Council (IC) and other partners across a range of themes including health, education, accessibility, social inclusion, equalities and community safety. Our four strategic outcomes are closely linked to national community planning policy priorities including independence for older people, improving the lives of young people, economic growth, stronger communities, more employment and reducing health inequalities. Transport has an important role in achieving the aims of the Inverclyde Alliance Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) 2013 2017. Figure 4.1 shows the relationship between the TOR joint work streams and the SOA local outcomes. More detail on the relationships is found in the text below. In support of local outcome 1 (as numbered in figure 4.1 below) - Good access to education, healthcare and safe leisure opportunities is essential for every child to thrive and a safe, high-quality walking and cycling network supports young children and their families to be more active and live healthier lives. Sustainable development supports families to reduce car usage and increase active travel, and improves road safety. In support of local outcomes 2 and 3 - High-quality, modern transport infrastructure supports physical regeneration efforts; an efficient, reliable transport network built upon sustainable land use development reduces the cost of transport and congestion for business and residents and supports environmental targets; and good access improves employment opportunities and supports economic growth. In support of local outcomes 4 and 5 - Good access to services supports residents in fully realising the benefits of available healthcare, education and training opportunities. Promoting active travel and investing in cycling infrastructure supports healthy, active lifestyles. Sustainable travel choices reduce the negative impact that private cars have on the environment. Figure 4.1 Inverclyde local outcomes and TOR joint work streams 1) A nurturing Inverclyde gives all our children and young people the best possible start in life. 2) The area's economic regeneration is secured, economic activity in Inverclyde is increased, and skills development enables both those in work and those furthest from the labour market to realise their full potential. 3) Inverclyde's population is stable with a good balance of socio-economic groups. 4) The health of local people is improved, combating health inequality and promoting healthy lifestyles. 5) All children, citizens and communities in Inverclyde play an active role in nurturing the environment to make the area a sustainable and desirable place to live and visit. 6
4. Living and travelling in Inverclyde This section provides a brief overview of the Inverclyde population and travel patterns. 4.1 Resident population The resident population of Inverclyde decreased slightly between 2013 and 2014, although the number of residents in older age groups (aged 45 or older) increased by more than 200 people (1%). The population projections indicate an overall decrease in population by 2027, but show growth in the number of residents aged 30-44 and aged 75 or older. Table 4.1: Inverclyde resident population by year 13 and projected population 14 Total population 80,310 79,860-450 -1% 72,348 Aged 15 years or younger 13,244 13,143-101 -0.8% 11,358 Aged 16 years - 29 years 13,515 13,301-214 -2% 9,718 Aged 30 years - 44 years 14,184 13,831-353 -2% 16,235 Aged 45 years - 59 years 18,825 18,852 27 0% 15,458 Aged 60 years - 74 years 13,444 13,506 62 0% 10,078 Aged 75 years or older 7,098 7,227 129 2% 9,501 4.2 Urban Rural composition 2013 2014 Change 2013-2014 2027 Total Percent Projection Nearly nine in every ten Inverclyde residents live in urban areas, although more than half of the land area of Inverclyde is classified as small town or rural. Table 4.2 Inverclyde population 15 and land area by urban-rural classification 16 Urban-rural classification Population Area (hectares) Total Percent Total Percent Total 80,310 100% 16,204 100% Urban areas 69,183 86% 7,258 45% Accessible small towns 7,124 9% 5,575 34% Accessible rural areas 4,003 5% 3,371 21% 4.3 Access to car Nearly two out of every five (38%) households in Inverclyde do not have access to a car, and more than half (55%) of households located in the most deprived areas in Inverclyde do not have access to a car. 17 Approximately one in every 8 households (12%) in Inverclyde s rural areas or small towns does not have access to a car. 18 Figure 4.1 provides more details. 7
Figure 4.1 Household access to cars 19 23% 39% 38% No access to a car Access to one car Access to two or more cars 4.4 Commuting trips Around 40,000 commuters travel from, to or across Inverclyde on an average weekday. Figure 4.2 shows the commuters origins and destinations by local authority area. 20 Figure 4.2 Inverclyde commuting patterns 8
5. Delivering transport improvements for Inverclyde Figure 5.1: Summary of SPT investments and services in Inverclyde RTS Outcome 2014/15 activity and 2012/13-2014/15 capital projects for IC Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel 175,000 in grants from the SPT capital programme for bus infrastructure improvements throughout Inverclyde 9 identified breaches of traffic regulations across 37 days of local service monitoring 603 bus stops, 187 shelters and 796 pole-mounted information cases maintained (bus stops and shelters under agency agreement) 6 new bus shelters and 4 shelter solar lighting units, 15 new bus stops, 19 bus stop pole upgrades, 100 bus stop flag graphics upgrades and 4 new areas of bus stop hardstanding delivered by SPT in Inverclyde with 54,000 from SPT capital programme 180,000 bus departures from Greenock Bus Station 25,000 bus departures from Buchanan Bus Station for services to Inverclyde 8,200 ZoneCard tickets purchased by Inverclyde residents 240,000 in estimated savings for Inverclyde residents through ZoneCard ticketing Improved Connectivity Access for All 34,000 in grants from the SPT capital programm for Decriminalised Parking Enforcement Input to the Clydeplan Main Issues Report 8 supported local bus services on 6 contracts carrying 125,000 passengers at a cost of 230,000 1 MyBus service on 1 contract carrying 20,000 passengers at a cost of 110,000 153 school contracts carrying 2,400 schoolchildren per school day at a cost of 2,100,000 (under agency agreement) School contract inspections - 91 onsite inspections, 166 vehicles inspected and 74 Disclosure Scotland clearance applications processed Estimated savings of 250,000 on rail and Subway travel for Inverclyde residents through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme 1,700 National Entitlement Card (NEC) renewals or applications processed for Inverclyde residents and 3,400 NEC enquiries from Inverclyde residents 3 Travel Points; 30 Mobile Travel Centre visits; 25,000 enquiries at Greenock Travel Centre; 1,063,000 enquiries across all other Travel Centres Reduced Emissions 100,000 in grants from SPT capital programme for cycling infrastructure in Inverclyde 9
6. Measuring progress The figures below are measures of key travel and transport issues at the local and regional level. Figure 6.1: Satisfaction with public transport 21 Figure 6.2: Congestion delays experienced by drivers 22 100% 100% 80% 80% 60% 40% 51% 50% 60% 40% 90.5% 96.2% 20% 0% 24% 27% SPT area Inverclyde 20% 0% 9.5% 3.8% SPT area Inverclyde Very Satisfied Fairly Satisfied Delayed Not delayed Figure 6.3: Convenience of public transport 23 Figure 6.4: Main mode of travel 24 100% 100% 3% 2% 80% 60% 35% 31% 80% 60% 62% 64% 40% 20% 53% 61% 40% 20% 13% 14% 22% 20% 0% SPT area Inverclyde 0% SPT area Inverclyde Very Convenient Fairly Convenient Active Travel Car Public Transport Other 10
7. Achieving Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel 7.1 Bus Policy SPT continues to progress its 10 Point Plan for bus policy, which sets out a menu of proposed changes to legislation, regulations and powers, which would strengthen the role of Public Transport Authorities like SPT in delivering a better offering for bus passengers and a more active return for the considerable public sector investment in the bus market. A key progression this year has been Transport Scotland s consultation on proposed changes to the bus registration process, which were very much in line with SPT s 10 Point Plan. SPT will continue to work with the national Bus Stakeholder Group and other partners to progress our bus policy initiatives. 7.2 Statutory Quality Partnerships & Bus Infrastructure SPT service compliance inspectors identified 9 breaches of traffic regulations across 37 days of local service monitoring in Inverclyde during 2014/15. These include instances of engine idling, illegal parking or not operating as registered. Inspectors will continue to undertake local monitoring throughout 2015/16. SPT bus station staff managed 25,000 departures at Buchanan Bus Station and 180,000 departures at Greenock Bus Station for bus services operating within Inverclyde during 2014/15. In 2014/15, SPT maintained 603 bus stops and 187 shelters in Inverclyde under agency agreement and maintained 796 SPT-owned pole-mounted information cases in Inverclyde. SPT delivered 6 bus shelters, 4 shelter solar lighting units, 15 new bus stops, 19 bus stop pole upgrades, 100 bus stop flag graphics upgrades and 4 new areas of bus stop hardstanding with 54,000 in SPT capital funds in 2014/15. Inverclyde Council delivered Quality Bus Corridor infrastructure improvements on the A761 Clune Brae and junction improvements in Greenock with 51,000 investment from the SPT capital programme in 2014/15. Inverclyde will deliver further improvements with 25,000 in approved SPT capital funds in 2015/16. Since 2008, SPT has invested 3.2 million in bus infrastructure in Inverclyde, including improvements to Greenock and Port Glasgow bus stations and quality bus corridors on the A8 and A78. Building upon this investment, Inverclyde Council, SPT and Transport Scotland are promoting the Inverclyde Statutory Quality Partnership (to be implemented July 2015). The Inverclyde scheme covers Port Glasgow, Greenock and Gourock main bus corridors, Greenock town centre A78 boundary and bus stations in Greenock and Port Glasgow. Bus operators wishing to register services within the SQP area must meet specified standards including engine emission, vehicle specifications, vehicle maintenance, service reliability and driver standards. In the longer term, SPT will seek to extend real time passenger information across the region as part of the Strathclyde Bus Investment Programme - SPT s 30 million City Deal project. 7.3 Smart and Integrated Ticketing SPT continues to promote ZoneCard integrated ticketing products and provides administrative and secretarial support to the ZoneCard Forum. Inverclyde residents bought an estimated 8,200 ZoneCards and made around 390,000 trips using a ZoneCard in 2014/15 saving Inverclyde residents an estimated 240,000. SPT is working with ScotRail to integrate rail and Subway ticketing systems in 2015/16, allowing passengers to pay for rail or Subway travel with either Scotrail or Subway smartcards. Additionally, a substantial proportion of the Strathclyde Bus Investment Programme is targeted towards developing an interface with commercial bus operators with the aim of establishing fully integrated ticketing across all public transport modes. 11
Percent of all adults aged 16+ who are in employment and not working from home Bus mileage (in thousands) 7.4 Additional figures in support of Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel 3500 Figure 7.1 Bus mileage in Inverclyde 25 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 Commercial Supported 0 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 Figure 7.2 Use of local bus services (adults aged 16+ living in Inverclyde), 2012/13 26 58% 10% 13% 12% 7% Every day, or almost every day 2 or 3 times per week About once a week About once a fortnight, or about once a month Not used in past month Figure 7.3 Proportion of adults who travel to work by bus (by area) 27 20% 15% Travel to work by bus 10% 5% 11% 15% 15% 0% Whole of Inverclyde 15% most deprived areas in Inverclyde 16% - 30% most deprived areas in Inverclyde 12
8. Achieving Improved Connectivity 8.1 Rail SPT will continue to work with Inverclyde Council to develop the case for rail enhancements across the area including possible service improvements as part of wider network improvements to be delivered by rail partners. SPT, through the West of Scotland Rail Forum, West of Scotland Transport Integration Forum and other engagement activities, will continue to co-ordinate and lead on regional input to the ScotRail franchise including service and timetable changes, fares and ticketing; investment in rail infrastructure; network planning; and new station development. 8.2 Freight & Integrated Transport and Land Use Planning SPT will support IC over the next two years to deliver a strategic corridor study for the A78/A8 corridors through Inverclyde. The study will examine options across all modes of transport to improve connectivity within and to Inverclyde, and to plan for future demand generated by development including Inverclyde s City Deal projects. SPT will work with Inverclyde Council and other members of the Strathclyde Freight Quality Partnership to include freight issues within the study particularly planning for any increased demand and changes in freight movements from development accelerated due to City Deal investment. Inverclyde s City Deal projects include the development and regeneration of Inchgreen (at Bogston) as a strategic hub for renewable energies, improvements to Ocean Terminal to increase capacity and improve facilities for cruise liner tourism and infrastructure improvements to facilitate a mixed-use development at the former Inverkip power station site. Additionally, SPT continues to review development proposals in relation to the potential impacts on the public transport network and encouraging sustainable travel behaviour. SPT worked closely with Clydeplan team in 2014/15 in providing input for the development of and responded on the Strategic Development Plan Main Issues Report. SPT will work with IC and Clydeplan to retain integrated transport and land-use planning at the heart of the proposed Plan. This includes an update of the strategic corridors identified in the West of Scotland Conurbation Public Transport Study, which provides the transport plans that underpin the Clydeplan spatial development strategy. 13
8.3 Additional figures in support of Improved Connectivity Figure 8.1 Patronage at rail stations in Inverclyde 28 Bogston Woodhall Whinhill Wemyss Bay Port Glasgow Inverkip IBM Greenock West Greenock Central Gourock Fort Matilda Drumfrochar Cartsdyke Branchton 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Boardings and Alightings (in thousands) 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 14
9. Achieving Access for All 9.1 Socially necessary Services In 2014/15, SPT supported eight local bus services in Inverclyde on contracts that carried 125,000 passengers in total. SPT MyBus services in Inverclyde carried 20,000 passengers. In 2014/15, SPT managed 153 school bus contracts on behalf of Inverclyde council that transported 2,400 children to school every school day. SPT compliance inspectors made 91 inspections on site at schools, SPT vehicle examiners inspected 166 vehicles operating on school contracts and SPT processed 74 Disclosure Scotland clearance applications for potential drivers on school contracts. In 2015/16, SPT will continue to provide socially necessary services in Inverclyde to support greater access to education, employment, healthcare, shopping and other travel purposes. 9.2 Access to Healthcare In 2014/15, SPT invested in new directional signage for pedestrians walking to Inverclyde Royal Hospital from Branchton rail station. In addition, SPT supported the 545 service that provides direct access to Inverclyde Royal Hospital and several bus services that improve access to Greenock Health Centre. SPT MyBus services provided door-to-door transport for healthcare appointments. In 2014/15, SPT will continue to provide socially necessary bus services to improve access to healthcare. SPT will work in partnership with other stakeholders to develop an Integrated Transport Hub for Health and Social Care Transport for the west of Scotland. Additionally, SPT will work with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to roll out local bus information and directional maps at hospitals and key healthcare facilities. 9.3 Equal Access In 2014/15, the SPT Mobile Travel Centre made 30 visits to Wemyss Bay, Kilmacolm and Gourock to provide travel advice and information to residents, SPT Greenock Travel Centre staff helped 25,000 people with travel enquiries and SPT maintained 3 Travel Points in Gourock, Port Glasgow and Inverclyde Royal Hospital to provide public transport timetables and journey planning information in easily accessible locations. In 2014/15, IC, using SPT grant funding, delivered new high access kerbs at bus stops to improve physical access onto buses for people with mobility difficulties. In 2015/16, IC will deliver more high access kerbs as part of the 25,000 in approved SPT capital funding for bus infrastructure improvements in Inverclyde. In 2014/15, Inverclyde residents saved an estimated 250,000 on rail and Subway travel through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme and SPT processed 1,700 National Entitlement Card (NEC) applications or renewals on behalf of IC and handled 3,400 enquiries on NECs from Inverclyde residents. SPT will continue to deliver these services in 2015/16. SPT will continue to mainstream the Public Sector Equality Duty and deliver the actions set out in Advancing Equality. 15
Additional figures in support of Access for All Figure 9.1 Supported bus services in Inverclyde, 2014/15 (indicative network) Figures 9.2 & 9.3 MyBus passengers by age and journey purpose, 2014/15 65% 13% 7% 15% 59 years or younger 60-69 years 70-79 years 3% 2% Shopping 8% 12% 53% Social / Visiting Personal Business Culture / Leisure 80 years or older 22% Medical Other Figures 9.4 & 9.5 MyBus passengers by deprivation levels (of areas of residence) 29 and urban-rural characteristics (of area of residence), 2014/15 30 64% 12% 16% 8% 1% - 5% most deprived 6% - 10% most deprived 11% - 15% most deprived Less deprived 2% 5% 93% Urban Accessible small town Accessible rural 16
10. Achieving Reduced Emissions 10.1 Park and Ride SPT will continue to support the development of park and ride projects in Inverclyde as they are brought forward. Previously, SPT supported the development of park and ride for Port Glasgow rail station. SPT will continue to collect survey information at existing park and ride sites as part of the regional data collection programme to understand park and ride demand and the travel patterns of existing park and ride users. 10.2 Cycling In 2014/15, IC delivered further improvements to National Cycle Route N753 at Inverkip and completed detailed design for improvements on the N753 between Wemyss Bay and Inverkip with 85,000 investment from the SPT capital programme. In 2015/16, IC will deliver new sections of the cycling path Route 21 between Greenock and Port Glasgow with 90,000 in approved funding from the SPT capital programme. Further, SPT and IC will work together with ScotRail and Network Rail to seek improved solutions to the cycle path through Gourock Station. 10.3 Travel Behaviour Change SPT will continue to support car sharing through JourneyShare, which currently has 4,635 members across the region, and will continue to promote best practice in sustainable travel promotion through the Sustainable Travel Group, of which Inverclyde Council is a member. Topics in 2014/15 included Smarter Choices, Smarter Places; Community Links funding; local cycling strategies; cycle routes to the South Glasgow Hospitals; integrating rail and active travel; delivering cycle friendly campuses for tertiary education institutions; and influencing travel habits. SPT will continue to support the season ticket employer loan scheme; to encourage mode shift for commuter journeys through Bike Week, Walk to Work Week and the Cycle to Work scheme; to improve conditions for cycling and walking through the SPT capital programme and will provide travel planning support within available resources. 17
Number of car parking spaces 10.4 Additional figures in support of Reduced Emissions 160 Figure 10.1 Park and ride sites and capacity in Inverclyde, 2014 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 - Fort Matilda Gourock Greenock Central Port Glasgow Wemyss Bay Figure 10.2 Number of bicycles available for private use by households (in Inverclyde), 2012/13 31 14% 16% 72% No bicycle One bicycle Two or more bicycles Figure 10.3 Frequency of walking in past week as a means of transport (adults aged 16+ in Inverclyde), 2012 32 40% 30% 35% 30% 20% 24% 10% 12% 0% None 1-2 days 3-5 days 6-7 days 18
Appendix 1: 2014/15 supported bus services in Inverclyde Service Number Route X7A Kilmacolm Quarrier s Village - Bridge of Weir - Johnstone 545 Greenock McInroy s Point 330/331 Greenock Branchton / Pennyfern 576/578 Greenock - IBM - Inverkip - Wemyss Bay - Upper Skelmorlie - Largs 507 Greenock - Midton 530 Greenock - Kilmacolm Appendix 2: SPT capital programme SPT invested 310,000 in capital projects delivered by Inverclyde Council over financial years 2012/13, 2013/14 and 2014/15. Table 1 below provides a summary of IC projects in the 2015/16 SPT capital programme. Table 1: Inverclyde projects in 2015/16 SPT capital programme Project Quality Bus Corridor Improvements Details Bus infrastructure improvements in Greenock including high access kerbs and bus stop markings Approved grant 25,000 Regional Cycle Route 21 Extension of cycle path between residential area in Port Glasgow to Newark castle & retail centre 89,000 Strategic Corridor Study A8/A78/A770 STAG-compliant study to examine transportrelated issues on the key corridors through Inverclyde including impact of accelerated development from Inverclyde's city deal projects; SPT and IC are preparing this project proposal, with an estimated budget of 75,000, to be submitted for approval at a future SPT Partnership meeting. pending submission Total 114,000 19
Data sources and references 1 A Catalyst for Change. The Regional Transport Strategy for the west of Scotland 2008 2021. http://www.spt.co.uk/corporate/about/strategy/regional-transport-strategy/ 2 Inverclyde Local Transport Strategy 3 Inverclyde Local Development Plan 2014 http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/planning-and-theenvironment/planning/development-plan/ldp 4 Inverclyde Alliance Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) 2012 2017 http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/getasset.aspx?id=faayadmanwa4adeafab8afqacgb1aguafab8ad AAfAA1 5 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Adults aged 16+. Transport Scotland. Sample size = 283 6 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland. Adults aged 16-74 in employment and not working from home. 7 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland. Using flow data available from Office for National Statistics. 8 Gross Value Added; Annual Business Inquiry 2013; Office for National Statistics. 9 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012, Scottish Government. 10 2012-based Population Projections for Scottish Areas, National Records of Scotland. 11 UK local and regional CO 2 Emissions Estimates 2005 2012, Department for Energy and Climate Change 12 http://www.spt.co.uk/wmslib/documents_rts/rts%20delivery%20plan%202014-17.pdf?2 13 2013 and 2014 mid-year population estimates; National Records of Scotland. 14 2012-based Population Projections for Scottish Areas; National Records of Scotland. 15 2013 small area population estimates; National Records of Scotland. 16 Scottish Government Urban-Rural Classification 2011-2012. 17 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland and Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012, Scottish Government. 18 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland. Scottish Government Urban Rural Classification 2011-2012. 19 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland. 20 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland. Using flow data available from Office for National Statistics. 21 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. Sample size = 441 22 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. Sample size = 277 23 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. Sample size = 283 24 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. Sample size = 1028 25 SPT mileage 26 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. Sample size = 283 27 Scotland Census 2011. National Records of Scotland and Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012, Scottish Government. 28 Station Usage Estimates 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14. Office of Rail and Road. Any change between 2012/13 and 2013/14 may be a result of the change in methodology regarding estimation of trips made using ZoneCard products; therefore the real change in patronage may be more or less than the figures shown. 29 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012. Figures shown are for proportion of Inverclyde MyBus passengers living in areas by level of multiple deprivation. For example. 12% of Inverclyde MyBus passengers live in areas classified as the 5% most deprived areas in Scotland. 30 Scottish Government Urban Rural Classification 2011-2012. Figures shows are for proportion of Inverclyde MyBus passengers living in areas by urban-rural characteristic. For example, 2% of Inverclyde MyBus passengers live in accessible rural areas. 31 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. Sample size = 555 32 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. Sample size = 283 20
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ABOUT US Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the Regional Transport Partnership for the west of Scotland and is a partnership of twelve councils. SPT was established by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, which created Scotland s seven Regional Transport Partnerships. SPT is the Public Transport Authority for the west of Scotland and is responsible for the development of the Regional Transport Strategy (RTS). 1 SPT is a statutory participant in Community Planning and a key agency in the Development Planning process. SPT has a range of operational responsibilities including the management and operation of the Subway, bus stations and bus infrastructure, supporting socially necessary bus services, delivering schools transport on behalf of eleven of our partner councils and coordinating the MyBus demand responsive transport service. SPT also acts as the secretariat for the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme on behalf of our partner Councils and the coordination of ticketing schemes including Subway smartcard and the ZoneCard multi modal scheme. Renfrewshire Council (RC), in addition to wider responsibilities, is the local Roads Authority and Planning Authority for Renfrewshire. RC is responsible for the development of the Local Transport Strategy 2 and Local Development Plan 3 and is lead partner in the development of the Renfrewshire Single Outcome Agreement. 4 RC has a duty to manage and maintain local public roads, footways, street lighting and traffic signals and the powers to improve infrastructure as necessary. RC also has responsibility for road safety and flood risk management. SPT, RC and partners work together to deliver a range of solutions to enhance and develop our transport network, infrastructure and services; to promote sustainable development; to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change on the transport network and to promote accessible travel choices. This includes investment in and delivery of public transport infrastructure, active travel infrastructure, park and ride and strategic roads projects. 1
Contents 1. Foreword... 4 2. Working in partnership with Renfrewshire... 5 3. Improving outcomes for Renfrewshire residents... 6 4. Living and travelling in Renfrewshire... 7 5. Delivering transport improvements for Renfrewshire... 9 6. Measuring progress... 10 7. Achieving Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel... 11 8. Achieving Improved Connectivity... 13 9. Achieving Access for All... 15 10. Achieving Reduced Emissions... 17 Appendix 1: 2014/15 supported bus services in Renfrewshire... 19 Appendix 2: SPT capital programme... 19 Data sources and references... 20 2
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1. Foreword This Transport Outcomes Report (TOR), produced annually by SPT in partnership with each council in the west of Scotland, outlines the impact of transport improvements in each area to achieve more sustainable, healthy, inclusive and resilient communities across the SPT area. SPT continues to focus on achieving the four strategic outcomes from the Regional Transport Strategy Attractive, Seamless, Reliable Travel; Improved Connectivity; Access for All; and Reduced Emissions which underpin the successful delivery of key social, economic, environmental and health outcomes at national, regional and local levels. One in every three Renfrewshire residents use the bus every week 5 and one in every eight (12%) use a bus to travel to work. 6 It is therefore vital that the public transport network in Renfrewshire an area that has several bus operators providing more than 60 local services - is stable, safe and integrated to support all residents to meet their everyday travel needs as well as encourage more people to choose public transport. The Attractive, Seamless, Reliable Travel section outlines key progress in this area. More than 100,000 commuters travel to, from or across Renfrewshire every day 7 and the local economy (including Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) generates around 5% of the Scottish GVA. 8 It is therefore vital that the strategic transport network is efficient, safe and reliable for employees and business; supports regeneration efforts and sustainable development; and is of a standard to attract investment to the area to sustain and grow the economy. The Improved Connectivity section outlines key progress in this area. Transport should enable all residents to meet their everyday needs and live full, independent lives. In Renfrewshire, key accessibility concerns include connecting the one in five local residents who live in areas of high deprivation 9 with employment, healthcare and education opportunities, supporting the growing older population 10 to remain independent and improving links for small towns and rural areas. The Access for All section outlines key progress in this area. Reducing the negative impacts of transport on the environment and on population health remains a priority for SPT and Renfrewshire. Carbon emissions from transport in Renfrewshire have fallen 11 and the modal share of car (as proportion of all journeys) has decreased, 12 but much work remains to reduce travel by private car, improve local air quality and encourage more people to walk and cycle more often. The Reduced Emissions section outlines key progress in this area. This TOR outlines SPT s investments, projects and services for the past year and current year. The TOR also sets out the role of transport in achieving improved outcomes for local residents and business in Renfrewshire. For the longer term, SPT will continue to work with Renfrewshire Council and our other partners on such key initiatives as integrating respective Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal projects to maximise socio-economic benefits of this major investment; to plan new transport infrastructure to support sustainable economic growth; and to deliver material change to the regional bus market and public transport ticketing to realise safe, integrated, affordable and stable public transport services for all. 4
2. Working in partnership with Renfrewshire The 2015/16 Transport Outcomes Report follows the same structure as last year s report, with the principal sections based on the four strategic outcomes and the associated joint work streams, which fall from the Regional Transport Strategy Delivery Plan 2014-2017. 13 These are set out in Figure 3.1 below. This year s report provides an update on the joint work streams, whilst the 2014/15 TOR and the Delivery Plan provide additional background information on the work streams. SPT and Renfrewshire officers agree the joint work streams each year, with the key change for 2015/16 being the inclusion of Freight. The principle of the joint work streams underlines the shared responsibility of delivering the projects and services that support each strategic outcome, whether through policy development, stakeholder engagement, planning, project delivery or funding. Services, projects, investments and initiatives that benefit the local area are detailed under each joint work stream within the main body of the report (sections 7 10). Figure 3.1: RTS Outcomes and SPT - Renfrewshire 2015/16 joint work streams RTS Outcome RTS Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel Improved Connectivity Access for All Reduced Emissions Bus Policy Strategic Rail Enhancements Strategic Road Enhancements Socially Necessary Bus Services Park and Ride Joint Work Streams Statutory Quality Partnerships & Bus Infrastructure Improvements Fastlink Freight Access to Healthcare Cycling Smart and Integrated Ticketing Integrating Land Use and Transport Planning Equal Access Improvements Travel Behaviour Change 5
Renfrewshire Community Plan Outcomes Bus Policy SQP / Bus Infrastructure Ticketing Rail Road Fastlink Freight Land use & transport planning Socially necessary services Access to healthcare Equal Access Park & Ride Cycling Travel Behaviour Change 3. Improving outcomes for Renfrewshire residents SPT is a statutory participant in Community Planning and works in partnership with Renfrewshire Council (RC) and other partners across a range of themes including health, education, accessibility, social inclusion, equalities and community safety. Our four strategic outcomes are closely linked to Renfrewshire outcomes and support national community planning policy priorities including independence for older people, improving the lives of young people, economic growth, stronger communities, more employment and reducing health inequalities. The Renfrewshire CPP Single Outcome Agreement 2013 2023 has six local outcomes that have a clear role for transport. Figure 4.1 shows these six local outcomes and the joint work streams that support each outcome. In support of local outcome 1 (as shown in figure 4.1) - Good access to education, healthcare and safe leisure opportunities is essential for every child to thrive and a safe, high-quality walking and cycling network supports young children and their families to be more active and live healthier lives. Sustainable development supports families to reduce car usage and increase active travel, and improves road safety. In support of local outcome 2 - Safe, accessible transport supports independent living by improving access to services and facilities and reducing isolation by making it easier to visit family and friends and attend social events. Improving conditions for active travel encourages healthy lifestyles. Sustainable development improves local access to goods and services. In support of local outcomes 3 5 - High-quality, modern transport infrastructure supports physical regeneration efforts; an efficient, reliable transport network built upon sustainable land use development reduces the cost of transport and congestion for business and residents and supports environmental targets; and good access improves employment opportunities. Sustainable development reduces dependency upon private car. In support of the sixth local outcome - Good access to services supports residents to realise the full benefits of available healthcare, education and training opportunities. Promoting active travel and investing in cycling infrastructure supports healthy lifestyles. Figure 4.1 Renfrewshire local outcomes and TOR joint work streams Joint work streams 1) Our children and young people have good physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing. 2) Our residents will be supported to live independently as long as possible in their own homes and communities. 3) Renfrewshire will be the best connected local economy in Scotland, internationally, nationally and regionally. 4) Renfrewshire will have attractive environments and successful town centres created through successful area regeneration that contribute positively to local economic growth. 5) Carbon reduction 6) Our residents will have improved positive healthy behaviours: eat healthier; be physical active; only use drugs as prescribed; and avoid or stop smoking. 6
4. Living and travelling in Renfrewshire This section provides a brief overview of the Renfrewshire population and travel patterns. 4.1 Population change The resident population of Renfrewshire is growing with a small increase (0.2%) between 2013 and 2014. The number of residents aged 75 years or older increase by nearly 3%, or 377 people, and the number of residents aged 30 44 decreased by 2% in the past year. The projected figures indicate largest growth likely to be in residents aged 30-44 and 75 or older, whilst the number of residents aged 45-74 is projected to decrease. Table 4.1: Renfrewshire resident population by year 14 and projected population 15 Total population 173,900 174,230 330 0.2% 176,109 Aged 15 years or younger 30,121 29,973-148 -0.5% 30,374 Aged 16 years - 29 years 29,793 29,918 125 0.4% 26,311 Aged 30 years - 44 years 32,875 32,227-648 -2.0% 43,482 Aged 45 years - 59 years 39,696 40,000 304 0.8% 34,986 Aged 60 years - 74 years 27,514 27,834 320 1.2% 21,323 Aged 75 years or older 13,901 14,278 377 2.7% 19,633 4.2 Urban Rural composition Nearly nine in every 10 Renfrewshire residents live in urban areas, which make up about one-fifth of the Renfrewshire area. One in every twenty residents live in rural areas, which make up more than three-quarters of the Renfrewshire area. Table 4.2 Renfrewshire population 16 and land area by urban-rural classification 17 Urban-rural classification 2013 2014 Change 2013-2014 2027 Total Percent Projection Population Area (hectares) Total Percent Total Percent Total 173,900 100% 26,038 100% Urban areas 149,267 86% 5,724 22% Accessible small towns 15,540 9% 548 2% Accessible rural areas 9,093 5% 19,766 76% 4.3 Access to car More than one-third (34%) of households in Renfrewshire do not have access to a car and more than half of all households (57%) located in the most deprived areas in Renfrewshire do not have access to a car. 18 Approximately one in every 8 households (12%) in Renfrewshire s rural areas or small towns does not have access to a car. 19 Figure 4.1 provides further detail. 7
Figure 4.1 Household access to cars 20 25% 41% 34% No access to a car Access to one car Access to two or more cars 4.4 Travel demand snapshot commuting trips Around 100,000 commuters travel from, to or across Renfrewshire on an average weekday. Figure 4.2 shows the commuters origins and destinations by local authority area. 21 Figure 4.1 Renfrewshire commuting patterns 8
5. Delivering transport improvements for Renfrewshire Figure 5.1: Summary of SPT investments and services in Renfrewshire RTS Outcome 2014/15 activity and 2012/13-2014/15 capital projects for RC Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel 1.7 million in grants from the SPT capital programme for bus infrastructure improvements in Paisley and throughout Renfrewshire 55 identified breaches of traffic regulations, 3 reports to the Traffic Commissioner, 6749 vehicles checked in the Paisley SQP, 21 days of local service monitoring and 125 days of SQP monitoring 1020 bus stops and 897 pole-mounted information cases maintained (bus stops under agency agreement) 8 new bus stops,42 pole-mounted information case upgrades and 86 bus stop graphics upgrades delivered by SPT in Renfrewshire with 20,000 from SPT capital programme 135,000 bus departures from Buchanan Bus Station for services to Renfrewshire 31,000 bus departures from Greenock Bus Station for services to Renfrewshire 23,000 ZoneCard tickets purchased by Renfrewshire residents 670,000 in estimated savings for Renfrewshire residents through ZoneCard ticketing Improved Connectivity 190,000 in grants from the SPT capital programme for roads projects in Renfrewshire 250,000 in grants from the SPT capital programme for Fastlink in Renfrewshire Supported transport planning for development at Braehead and Bishopton Royal Ordnance Site Input to Clydeplan Main Issues Report Access for All 16 supported local bus services on 13 contracts carrying 365,000 passengers at a cost of 330,000 4 MyBus services carrying 30,000 passengers at a cost of 270,000 30,000 grant to Glasgow Hospitals Evening Visitor Service 168 school contracts carrying 3600 schoolchildren per school day at a cost of 2,200,000 (under agency agreement) School contract inspections - 219 on site inspections, 249 vehicles inspected and 244 Disclosure Scotland clearance applications processed Estimated savings of 550,000 on rail and Subway travel for Renfrewshire residents through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme 2,400 National Entitlement Card (NEC) renewals or applications processed for Renfrewshire residents and 6,200 NEC enquiries from Renfrewshire residents 7 Travel Points, 20 Mobile Travel Centre visits, 1,063,000 Travel Centre enquiries 9 Reduced Emissions 985,000 in grants from SPT capital programme for Johnstone Park and Ride expansion 210,000 in grants from SPT capital programme for cycling infrastructure in Renfrewshire
6. Measuring progress The figures below are measures of key travel and transport issues at the local and regional level. Figure 6.1: Satisfaction with public transport 22 Figure 6.2: Congestion delays experienced by drivers 23 * 100% 100% 80% 80% 60% 40% 51% 55% 60% 40% 90.5% 90.6% 20% 0% 24% SPT area 16% Renfrewshire 20% 0% 9.5% 9.5% SPT area Renfrewshire Very Satisfied Fairly Satisfied Delayed Not delayed Figure 6.3: Convenience of public transport 24 Figure 6.4: Main mode of travel 25 100% 100% 3% 2% 80% 60% 35% 23% 80% 60% 62% 67% 40% 20% 53% 67% 40% 20% 13% 13% 22% 18% 0% SPT area Renfrewshire 0% SPT area Renfrewshire Very Convenient Fairly Convenient Active Travel Car Public Transport Other * Figures may not total to 100% due to rounding 10
7. Achieving Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel 7.1 Bus Policy SPT continues to progress its 10 Point Plan for bus policy, which sets out a menu of proposed changes to legislation, regulations and powers, which would strengthen the role of Public Transport Authorities like SPT in delivering a better offering for bus passengers and a more active return for the considerable public sector investment in the bus market. A key progression this year has been Transport Scotland s consultation on proposed changes to the bus registration process, which were very much in line with SPT s 10 Point Plan. SPT will continue to work with the national Bus Stakeholder Group and other partners to progress our bus policy initiatives. 7.2 Statutory Quality Partnerships & Bus Infrastructure In 2014/15, SPT service compliance inspectors identified 55 breaches of traffic regulations and made 2 reports to the Traffic Commissioner across 21 days of local service monitoring in Renfrewshire. SPT inspectors checked 6,749 vehicles and made 1 report to the Traffic Commissioner across 125 days of monitoring within the Paisley SQP. These breaches include instances of engine idling, illegal parking and services not operating as registered. Inspectors will continue to undertake local monitoring throughout 2015/16. SPT bus station staff managed 135,000 departures at Buchanan Bus Station and 31,000 departures at Greenock Bus Station for bus services operating within Renfrewshire during 2014/15. In 2014/15, SPT maintained 1,020 bus stops under agency agreement and maintained 897 SPT-owned, pole-mounted information cases in Renfrewshire. SPT delivered 8 new stops, 42 bus stop pole upgrades and 86 bus stop graphics upgrades in 2014/15 with 20,000 from SPT capital programme. SPT will seek to deliver further upgrades in 2015/16. Renfrewshire Council delivered a variety of bus infrastructure improvements across Renfrewshire including within the Paisley SQP with 400,000 investment from the SPT capital programme in 2014/15. RC will seek to deliver a new bus hub for Paisley town centre and further infrastructure improvements on bus corridors throughout Renfrewshire with 1.4 million of SPT capital funds in 2014/15. SPT will continue to monitor the Paisley SQP and to work with RC and bus operators to make further improvements to bus travel in Renfrewshire for the benefit of passengers including extending the existing sqp boundaries beyond Paisley. In the longer term, SPT will seek to extend real time passenger information across the region as part of the Strathclyde Bus Investment Programme - SPT s 30 million City Deal project. 7.3 Smart and Integrated Ticketing SPT continues to promote ZoneCard integrated ticketing products and provides administrative and secretarial support to the ZoneCard Forum. Renfrewshire residents bought an estimated 23,000 ZoneCards and made around 1,100,000 trips using a ZoneCard in 2014/15 saving Renfrewshire residents an estimated 670,000. SPT is working with ScotRail to integrate rail and Subway ticketing systems in 2015/16, allowing passengers to pay for rail or Subway travel with either Scotrail or Subway smartcards. Additionally, a substantial proportion of the Strathclyde Bus Investment Programme is targeted towards developing an interface with commercial bus operators with the aim of establishing fully integrated ticketing across all public transport modes. 11
Percent of all adults aged 16+ who are in employment and not working from home Bus mileage (in thousands) 7.4 Additional figures in support of Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel Figure 7.1 Bus mileage in Renfrewshire 26 9000 8000 7000 Commercial 6000 Supported 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 Figure 7.2 Use of local bus services (adults aged 16+ living in Renfrewshire), 2012/13 27 56% 12% 13% Every day, or almost every day 2 or 3 times per week 12% 7% About once a week About once a fortnight, or about once a month Not used in past month Figure 7.3 Proportion of adults who travel to work by bus (by area) 28 20% 15% Travel to work by bus 10% 19% 18% 5% 12% 0% Whole of Renfrewshire 15% most deprived areas in Ren 16% - 30% most deprived areas in Ren 12
8. Achieving Improved Connectivity 8.1 Rail SPT will continue to work with RC to develop the case for rail enhancements across the area including possible service improvements as part of the wider network improvements to be delivered by rail partners. SPT, through the West of Scotland Rail Forum, West of Scotland Transport Integration Forum and other engagement activities, will continue to co-ordinate and lead on regional input to the ScotRail franchise including service and timetable changes, fares and ticketing; investment in rail infrastructure; network planning; and new station development. In the longer term, improved sustainable access to the airport remains a key priority and this is reflected in the projects agreed as part of Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal, with RC and Glasgow City Council as joint lead partners. 8.2 Roads & Freight In 2014/15, RC completed design works for road safety improvements at Inchinnan with 32,000 investment from the SPT capital programme. In 2015/16, RC will seek to construct the junction improvements at Inchinnan to improve road safety for all users including passengers waiting for buses on the A8. The SPT Partnership may consider approving 400,000 in capital funds for this project later in 2015. 8.3 Fastlink In 2014/15, Renfrewshire Council progressed detailed design works for the Fastlink extension between the new South Glasgow Hospitals campus to Renfrew via Braehead with 104,000 in funds from the SPT capital programme. In 2015/16, SPT will continue to support RC in taking forward proposals for the western approach (Renfrew via Braehead) to the new South Glasgow Hospitals campus. 8.4 Integrating Transport and Land Use Planning In 2014/15, SPT worked with RC and developers to provide advice and input on the development of local bus services, integration of public transport, provision of public transport information and development of active travel routes for the Royal Ordnance site at Bishopton and developments at Braehead. SPT worked closely with Clydeplan team in providing input for the development of and responded on the Strategic Development Plan Main Issues Report. In 2015/16, SPT will continue to work with the Council and developers to ensure that sustainable transport measures are embedded in the delivery of new development and with the Clydeplan team to ensure that the relationship between transport and land use planning at the regional level remains at the heart of the proposed Plan. This includes a review of the key corridors at the heart of the West of Scotland Conurbation Public Transport Study, which provides the transport plans that underpin the Clydeplan spatial development strategy. Additionally, as part of the City Deal, RC is lead on two major projects Clyde Waterfront / Renfrew Riverside and the Glasgow Airport Investment Area in addition to the airport access project referred to above. Ensuring appropriate transport improvements are delivered as part and in support of these significant land use projects will be central to their success, and SPT is working with City Deal partners to maximise the opportunities from these investments. 13
Million vehicle kilometres 8.5 Additional figures in support of Improved Connectivity Figure 8.1 Patronage at rail stations in Renfrewshire 29 Bishopton Paisley St.James Paisley Gilmour Street 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12 Paisley Canal Milliken Park Lochwinnoch Langbank Johnstone Howwood Hawkhead - 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 Boardings and Alightings (in thousands) Figure 8.2 Traffic volumes on roads in Renfrewshire 30 1600 1400 1200 1000 620 800 600 400 200 0 264 480 2013 14
9. Achieving Access for All 9.1 Socially necessary Services In 2014/15, SPT supported 16 local bus services in Renfrewshire on contracts that carried 365,000 passengers in total. SPT MyBus services in Renfrewshire carried 30,000 passengers. In 2014/15, SPT managed 168 school bus contracts on behalf of Renfrewshire Council that transported 3600 children to school every school day. SPT compliance inspectors made 219 inspections on site at schools, SPT vehicle examiners inspected 249 vehicles operating on school contracts and SPT processed 244 Disclosure Scotland clearance applications for potential drivers on school contracts. In 2015/16, SPT will continue to provide socially necessary services in Renfrewshire to support greater access to education, employment, healthcare, shopping and other travel purposes. 9.2 Access to Healthcare In 2014/15, SPT supported NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to roll out local bus information and directional maps at hospitals and key healthcare facilities. SPT also supported local bus services that provided direct access to Royal Alexandria Hospital and Vale of Leven Hospital, provided MyBus services for healthcare appointments and supported the Glasgow Hospital Evening Visitor Service. In 2015/16, SPT will continue to provide socially necessary bus services and MyBus services and support Community Transport services to improve access to healthcare. 9.3 Equal Access In 2014/15, the SPT Mobile Travel Centre made 20 visits to Bridge of Weir and Bishopton to provide travel advice and information to residents, SPT Travel Centre staff helped 1,063,000 people with travel enquiries and SPT maintained 7 Travel Points in Erskine, Johnstone, Paisley (2), Renfrew, Royal Alexandria Hospital and University of the West of Scotland campus to provide public transport timetables and journey planning information in easily accessible locations. In 2014/15, RC delivered improvements to footpath links to bus stops and high access kerbs at bus stops to improve access onto buses. In 2015/16, RC will seek to deliver more high access kerbs and other access improvements for bus passengers as part of the 350,000 in approved SPT capital funding for bus infrastructure improvements in Renfrewshire. In 2014/15, Renfrewshire residents saved an estimated 550,000 on rail and Subway travel through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme and SPT processed 2,400 National Entitlement Card (NEC) applications or renewals on behalf of RC and handled 6,200 enquiries on NECs from Renfrewshire residents. SPT will continue to deliver these services in 2015/16. 15
9.4 Additional figures in support of Access for All Figure 9.1 Supported bus services in Renfrewshire, 2014/15 (indicative network) Figures 9.2 & 9.3 MyBus passengers by age and journey purpose, 2014/15 51% 13% 15% 59 years or younger 60-69 years 70-79 years 2% 5% 11% 15% 46% Shopping Social / Visiting Personal Business Culture / Leisure 21% 80 years or older 21% Medical Other Figures 9.4 & 9.5 MyBus passengers by deprivation levels (of area of residence) 31 and urban-rural characteristics (of area of residence), 2014/15 32 77% 4% 7% 12% 1% - 5% most deprived 6% - 10% most deprived 11% - 15% most deprived Less deprived 3% 6% 91% Urban Accessible small town Accessible rural 16
10. Achieving Reduced Emissions 10.1 Park and Ride In 2014/15, SPT, Renfrewshire Council, Transport Scotland and Scotrail worked in partnership to deliver an extension to Johnstone rail station park and ride. SPT provided 985,000 in capital funds to support the project, with further financial contributions from Renfrewshire Council and Transport Scotland. Johnstone park and ride is one of the most heavily used park and ride sites in the SPT area and the expansion brought total capacity to 425 spaces, helping accommodate the extensive demand from commuters and other travellers. SPT will work with Renfrewshire to develop proposals for improved park and ride at other locations including Hawkhead and BIshopton, which are priorities in the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan. 10.2 Cycling In 2015/16, RC will complete design works to support delivery of cycle network infrastructure across Renfrewshire with 55,000 in capital funding from SPT. Additionally, SPT will support the development of the local cycling strategy and support the delivery of the Renfrewshire Community Planning Greener Transport Sub Group Action Plan. 10.3 Travel Behaviour Change SPT will continue to support car sharing through JourneyShare, which currently has 4,635 members across the region, and will continue to promote best practice in sustainable travel promotion through the Sustainable Travel Group, of which Renfrewshire is a member. Topics in 2014/15 included Smarter Choices, Smarter Places; Community Links funding; local cycling strategies; cycle routes to the South Glasgow Hospitals; integrating rail and active travel; delivering cycle friendly campuses for tertiary education institutions; and influencing travel habits. SPT will continue to support the season ticket employer loan scheme; to encourage mode shift for commuter journeys through Bike Week, Walk to Work Week and the Cycle to Work scheme; to improve conditions for cycling and walking through the SPT capital programme and will provide travel planning support within available resources. 17
Number of car parking spaces 10.4 Additional figures in support of Reduced Emissions 450 Figure 10.1 Park and ride sites and capacity in Renfrewshire, 2014 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 - Bishopton Hawkhead Howwood Johnstone Lochwinnoch Paisley Gilmour Street Figure 10.2 Number of bicycles available for private use by households (in Renfrewshire), 2012/2013 33 16% 13% 71% No bicycle One bicycle Two or more bicycles Figure 10.3 Frequency of walking in past week as a means of transport (adults aged 16+ in Renfrewshire), 2012 34 40% 30% 20% 29% 25% 29% 10% 17% 0% None 1-2 days 3-5 days 6-7 days 18
Appendix 1: 2014/15 supported bus services in Renfrewshire Service Number Route X6A Johnstone - Bridge of Weir - Linwood X7A Kilmacolm - Quarriers - Bridge of Weir - Johnstone 10 Hawkhead - Royal Alexandria Hospital - Morar Drive 20 Paisley - Royal Alexandria Hospital - Johnstone 21 Paisley - Renfrew - Braehead 22 Silverburn - Crookston - Braehead 60 Paisley Cross - Royal Alexandria Hospital 66 Paisley - Glasgow Airport - Inchinnan Business Park 70 Paisley Town Centre - Crags/Neilston Road 166 Neilston - Barrhead - Paisley - Gallowhill 264 Paisley - Ferguslie 340 Helensburgh/Vale of Leven Hospital Royal Alexandria Hospital 307 Lochwinnoch Station - Lochwinnoch - Howwood - Johnstone Station 520/521 Bishopton/Erskine Local & Train feeder routes 757 Paisley - Clydebank Appendix 2: SPT capital programme SPT invested more than 3.3 million in capital projects delivered by Renfrewshire Council over financial years 2012/13, 2013/14 and 2014/15. Table 1 below provides a summary of RC projects in the 2015/16 SPT capital programme. Table 1: Renfrewshire projects in 2015/16 SPT capital programme (as of April 2015) Project Paisley Central Bus Hub Details A new bus facility to serve Paisley Town Centre; in support of the Paisley statutory Quality Partnership Approved grant 1,000,000 * Renfrewshire Bus Corridor Improvements Cycle Route Development Paisley to Hawkhead Bus Route Improvements A8 Junction Improvements Inchinnan Bus infrastructure improvements throughout Renfrewshire Design and feasiblity works to develop cycle network in Renfrewshire New bus infrastructure and roadway improvements to improve access for buses on Glasgow Road between Paisley Town Centre and Hawkhead Road safety project to improve the junction at the A8 Greenock Road and Old Greenock Road in Inchinnan. 350,000 55,000 60,000 Category 2 Total 1,465,000 * An amended proposal may be taken to a future SPT Partnership to request approval that additional capital funding be moved from category 2 to category 1 to deliver this project in full during 2015/16. 19
Data sources and references 1 A Catalyst for Change. The Regional Transport Strategy for the west of Scotland 2008 2021. http://www.spt.co.uk/corporate/about/strategy/regional-transport-strategy/ 2 Renfrewshire Local Transport Strategy http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/wps/wcm/connect/67fd809db4bc-4f41-b956-6293f14010a7/pt-transport-strategy-1.pdf?mod=ajperes&cacheid=67fd809db4bc-4f41-b956-6293f14010a7 3 Renfrewshire Local Development Plan http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/wps/wcm/connect/e9fdf04c- 9b46-44da-afb0- c9aa55575bfc/renfrewshirelocaldevelopmentplan2014_14%28forweb%29+141021.pdf?mod=ajpe RES 4 The Renfrewshire Community Plan http://www.gov.scot/resource/0043/00435444.pdf 5 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. Adults aged 16+. Sample size = 306 6 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland. Adults aged 16-74 in employment and not working from home. 7 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland. Using flow data available from Office for National Statistics. 8 Gross Value Added; Annual Business Inquiry 2013; Office for National Statistics. 9 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012, Scottish Government. 10 2012-based Population Projections for Scottish Areas, National Records of Scotland. 11 UK local and regional CO 2 Emissions Estimates 2005 2012, Department for Energy and Climate Change 12 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2009/2010 and 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. 13 http://www.spt.co.uk/wmslib/documents_rts/rts%20delivery%20plan%202014-17.pdf?2 14 2013 and 2014 mid-year population estimates; National Records of Scotland. 15 2012-based Population Projections for Scottish Areas; National Records of Scotland. 16 2013 small area population estimates; National Records of Scotland. 17 Scottish Government Urban-Rural Classification 2011-2012. 18 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland and Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012, Scottish Government. 19 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland. Scottish Government Urban Rural Classification 2011-2012. 20 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland. 21 Scotland Census 2011, National Records of Scotland. Using flow data available from Office for National Statistics. 22 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland Sample size = 499 23 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland Sample size = 289 24 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland Sample size = 306 25 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland Sample size = 1133 26 SPT PTIS database. 27 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland Sample size = 306 28 Scotland Census 2011. National Records of Scotland and Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012, Scottish Government. 29 Station Usage Estimates 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14. Office of Rail and Road. Any change between 2012/13 and 2013/14 may be a result of the change in methodology regarding estimation of trips made using ZoneCard products; therefore the real change in patronage may be more or less than the figures shown. 30 Traffic volume estimates. Table 5.4 Traffic on major roads (by class/type) and on minor roads, by Council, 2013. Scottish Transport Statistics 2014 edition; Transport Scotland. Department for Transport figures not national statistics. 31 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012. Figures shown are for proportion of Renfrewshire MyBus passengers living in areas by level of multiple deprivation. For example. 4% of Renfrewshire MyBus passengers live in areas classified as the 5% most deprived areas in Scotland. 32 Scottish Government Urban Rural Classification 2011-2012. Figures shows are for proportion of Renfrewshire MyBus passengers living in areas by urban-rural characteristic. For example, 3% of Remfrewshire MyBus passengers live in accessible rural areas. 33 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. Sample size = 589 34 Scottish Household Survey Local Area Analysis 2012/2013, Transport Scotland. Sample size = 306 20
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ABOUT US Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the Regional Transport Partnership for the west of Scotland and is a partnership of twelve councils. SPT was established by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, which created Scotland s seven Regional Transport Partnerships. SPT is the Public Transport Authority for the west of Scotland and is responsible for the development of the Regional Transport Strategy (RTS). 1 SPT is a statutory participant in Community Planning and a key agency in the Development Planning process. SPT has a range of operational responsibilities including the management and operation of the Subway, bus stations and bus infrastructure, supporting socially necessary bus services, delivering schools transport on behalf of eleven of our partner councils and coordinating the MyBus demand responsive transport service. SPT also acts as the secretariat for the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme on behalf of our partner Councils and the coordination of ticketing schemes including Subway smartcard and the ZoneCard multi modal scheme. South Lanarkshire Council (SLC), in addition to wider responsibilities, is the local Roads Authority and Planning Authority for South Lanarkshire. SLC is responsible for the development of the Local Transport Strategy 2 and Local Development Plan 3 and is lead partner in the development of the South Lanarkshire Partnership Single Outcome Agreement. 4 SLC has a duty to manage and maintain local public roads, footways, street lighting and traffic signals and the powers to improve infrastructure as necessary. SLC also has responsibility for road safety and flood risk management. SPT, SLC and partners work together to deliver a range of solutions to enhance and develop our transport network, infrastructure and services; to promote sustainable development; to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change on the transport network and to promote accessible travel choices. This includes investment in and delivery of public transport infrastructure, active travel infrastructure, park and ride and strategic roads projects. 1
Contents 1. Foreword... 4 2. Working in partnership with South Lanarkshire... 5 3. Improving outcomes for South Lanarkshire residents... 6 4. Living and travelling in South Lanarkshire... 7 5. Delivering transport improvements for South Lanarkshire... 9 6. Measuring progress... 10 7. Achieving Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel... 11 8. Achieving Improved Connectivity... 13 9. Achieving Access for All... 15 10. Achieving Reduced Emissions... 17 Appendix 1: 2014/15 supported bus services in South Lanarkshire... 19 Appendix 2: SPT capital programme... 20 Data sources and references... 21 2
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1. Foreword This Transport Outcomes Report (TOR), produced annually by SPT in partnership with each council in the west of Scotland, outlines the impact of transport improvements in each area to achieve more sustainable, healthy, inclusive and resilient communities across the SPT area. SPT continues to focus on achieving the four strategic outcomes from the Regional Transport Strategy Attractive, Seamless, Reliable Travel; Improved Connectivity; Access for All; and Reduced Emissions which underpin the successful delivery of key social, economic, environmental and health outcomes at national, regional and local levels. A quarter of South Lanarkshire residents use the bus every week 5 and one in every eleven (9%) use a bus to travel to work. 6 It is therefore vital that the public transport network in South Lanarkshire an area that currently has over a dozen bus operators providing more than 100 local services - is stable, safe and integrated to support all residents to meet their everyday travel needs as well as encourage more people to choose public transport. The Attractive, Seamless, Reliable Travel section outlines key progress in this area. More than 160,000 commuters travel to, from or across South Lanarkshire every day 7 and the economy in South Lanarkshire generates around 4% of the Scottish GVA 8. It is therefore vital that the strategic transport network is efficient, safe and reliable for employees and business; supports regeneration efforts and sustainable development; and is of a standard to attract investment to the area to sustain and grow the economy. The Improved Connectivity section outlines key progress in this area. Transport should enable all residents to meet their everyday needs and live full, independent lives. In South Lanarkshire, key accessibility concerns include improving transport for the one in eight local residents who live in rural areas 9, supporting the transport needs of an ageing population 10 and connecting people living in areas of high deprivation with employment, healthcare and education opportunities. The Access for All section outlines key progress in this area. Reducing the negative impacts of transport on the environment and on population health remains a priority for SPT and South Lanarkshire. Carbon emissions from transport in South Lanarkshire are falling 11 and active travel rates are increasing 12, but much work remains to reduce travel by private car and encourage more people to walk and cycle more often. The Reduced Emissions section outlines key progress in this area. This TOR outlines SPT s investments, projects and services for the past year and current year. The TOR also sets out the role of transport in achieving improved outcomes for local residents and business in South Lanarkshire. For the longer term, SPT will continue to work with South Lanarkshire Council and our other partners on such key initiatives as integrating respective Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal projects to maximise socio-economic benefits of this major investment; to plan new transport infrastructure to support sustainable economic growth; and to deliver material change to the regional bus market and public transport ticketing to realise safe, integrated, affordable and stable public transport services for all. 4
2. Working in partnership with South Lanarkshire The 2015/16 Transport Outcomes Report follows the same structure as last year s report, with the principal sections based on the four strategic outcomes and the associated joint work streams, which fall from the Regional Transport Strategy Delivery Plan 2014-2017. 13 These are set out in Figure 3.1 below. This year s report provides an update on the joint work streams, whilst the 2014/15 TOR and the Delivery Plan provide additional background information on the work streams. SPT and South Lanarkshire officers agree the joint work streams each year, with the key change for 2015/16 being the inclusion of Freight. The principle of the joint work streams underlines the shared responsibility of delivering the projects and services that support each strategic outcome, whether through policy development, stakeholder engagement, planning, project delivery or funding. Services, projects, investments and initiatives that benefit the local area are detailed under each joint work stream within the main body of the report (sections 7 10). Figure 3.1: RTS Outcomes and SPT-South Lanarkshire 2015/16 joint work streams RTS Outcome RTS Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel Improved Connectivity Access for All Reduced Emissions Bus Policy Strategic Rail Enhancements Socially Necessary Bus Services Park and Ride Joint Work Streams Statutory Quality Partnerships & Bus Infrastructure Improvements Strategic Road Enhancements Freight Access to Healthcare Cycling Smart and Integrated Ticketing Integrating Land Use and Transport Planning Equal Access Improvements Travel Behaviour Change 5
South Lanarkshire Partnership SOA Local Priorities Bus Policy SQP / Bus Infrastructure Ticketing Rail Road Freight Land use & transport planning Socially necessary services Access to healthcare Equal Access Park & Ride Cycling Travel Behaviour Change 3. Improving outcomes for South Lanarkshire residents SPT is a statutory participant in Community Planning and works in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) and other partners across a range of themes including health, education, accessibility, social inclusion, equalities and community safety. Our four strategic outcomes are closely linked to national community planning policy priorities including independence for older people, improving the lives of young people, economic growth, stronger communities, more employment and reducing health inequalities. Transport has an important role in achieving the aims of the South Lanarkshire Partnership Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) 2013 2023. Figure 4.1 shows the relationship between the TOR joint work streams and the SOA local priorities. More detail on the relationships is found in the text below. For Economic Growth and Recovery and Employment - high-quality, modern transport infrastructure supports physical regeneration efforts; an efficient, reliable transport network built upon sustainable land use development reduces the cost of transport and congestion for business and residents and supports environmental targets; and good transport access increases employment opportunities. For Outcomes for Older People - safe, accessible transport supports independent living by improving access to services and facilities and reducing isolation by making it easier to visit family and friends and attend social events. Improving conditions for active travel encourages healthy, active lifestyles. Sustainable development improves local access to goods and services. For Health Inequality and Physical Activity and Safer and Stronger Communities - good access to services supports residents in fully realising the benefits of available healthcare, education and training opportunities. Promoting active travel and investing in cycling infrastructure supports healthy, active lifestyles. Improving road safety is achievable through a combination of factors including infrastructure improvements, awareness and training programmes and pedestrian-friendly development. Figure 4.1 South Lanarkshire local priorities and TOR joint work streams Joint work streams Economic Growth and Recovery Employment Outcomes for Older People Health Inequality & Physical Activity Safer and Stronger Communities 6
4. Living and travelling in South Lanarkshire This section provides a brief overview of key demographics and characteristics that influence travel behaviour and mode choice. 4.1 Resident population The resident population of South Lanarkshire is growing with a small increase (0.2%) between 2013 and 2014. The number of older residents (aged 45 or older) increased by more than 2,000 between 2013 and 2014, whilst the number of younger residents (aged 44 or younger) decreased by more than 1,500. The projected figures indicate largest growth likely to be in residents aged 30-44 and 75 or older, whilst the number of residents aged 45-74 is projected to decrease. Table 4.1: South Lanarkshire resident population by year 14 and projected population 15 4.2 Urban Rural composition More than three in every four South Lanarkshire residents live in urban areas, which make up just one-tenth of the South Lanarkshire area. One in eight residents live in rural areas, which make up more than four-fifths of South Lanarkshire area. Table 4.2 South Lanarkshire population 16 and land area by urban-rural classification 17 4.3 Access to car 2013 2014 Change 2013-2014 More than one-quarter (28%) of households in South Lanarkshire do not have access to a car and nearly half of all households located in the most deprived areas in South Lanarkshire do not have access to a car. 18 Approximately one in every 25 households in South Lanarkshire that does not have access to car is located in a rural area with the highest levels of deprivation for public transport access to services. 19 Figure 4.1 provides more details. Total Percent 2027 Projection Total population 314,850 315,360 510 0.2% 321,473 Aged 15 years or younger 55,057 54,899-158 -0.3% 54,931 Aged 16 years - 29 years 50,890 50,525-365 -0.7% 47,062 Aged 30 years - 44 years 61,229 60,175-1,054-1.7% 76,092 Aged 45 years - 59 years 72,071 72,635 564 0.8% 66,623 Aged 60 years - 74 years 50,522 51,617 1,095 2.2% 39,820 Aged 75 years or older 25,081 25,509 428 1.7% 36,945 Urban-rural classification Population Area (hectares) Total Percent Total Percent Total 314,850 100% 177,099 100% Urban areas 243,925 77% 17,678 10% Accessible small towns 32,847 10% 6,363 4% Accessible rural areas 34,835 11% 145,324 82% Remote rural areas 3,243 1% 7,734 4% 7
Figure 4.1 Household access to cars 20 30% 42% 28% No access to a car Access to one car Access to two or more cars 4.4 Commuting trips Around 160,000 commuters travel from, to or across South Lanarkshire on an average weekday. Figure 4.2 shows the commuters origins and destinations by local authority area. 21 Figure 4.2 South Lanarkshire commuting patterns 8
5. Delivering transport improvements for South Lanarkshire Figure 5.1: Summary of SPT investments and services in South Lanarkshire RTS Outcome 2014/15 activity and 2012/13-2014/15 capital projects for SLC 1.06 million in grants from the SPT capital programme for bus infrastructure improvements 18 identified breaches of traffic regulations across 62 days of local service monitoring and 2 reports made to the Traffic Commissioner 1,543 bus stops, 581 shelters and 2,081 pole-mounted information cases maintained (bus stops and shelters under agency agreement) Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel 10 new bus stops, 23 pole-mounted information case upgrades, 58 new bus shelters and 49 shelter solar lighting units delivered by SPT in South Lanarkshire with 300,000 from SPT capital programme 250,000 bus departures from East Kilbride Bus Station for services to South Lanarkshire 245,000 bus departures from Hamilton Bus Station for services to South Lanarkshire 69,000 bus departures from Buchanan Bus Station for services to South Lanarkshire 32,000 ZoneCard tickets purchased by South Lanarkshire residents 960,000 in estimated savings for South Lanarkshire residents through ZoneCard ticketing Improved Connectivity 1.9 million in grants from the SPT capital programme for road safety projects, traffic management and congestion reduction measures Input to Clydeplan Main Issues Report and development proposals including proposals for Newton Community Growth Area 42 supported local bus services on 38 contracts carrying 1.5 million passengers at a cost of 1.8 million 6 MyBus services carrying 93,000 passengers at a cost of 1 million 62,500 in grants to Community Transport operators 381 school contracts carrying 7600 schoolchildren per school day at a cost of 5,700,000 (under agency agreement) Access for All School contract inspections - 254 on site inspections, 379 vehicles inspected and 341 Disclosure Scotland clearance applications processed Estimated savings of 1 million on rail and Subway travel for South Lanarkshire residents through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme 3,200 National Entitlement Card (NEC) renewals or applications processed for South Lanarkshire residents and 7,900 NEC enquiries from South Lanarkshire residents 8 Travel Points, 20 Mobile Travel Centre visits, 1,063,000 Travel Centre enquiries Reduced Emissions 920,000 in grants from SPT capital programme for cycling infrastructure and active travel improvements 435,000 in grants from SPT capital programme for park and ride projects n South Lanarkshire 25,000 for electric vehicle charging infrastructure 9
6. Measuring progress The figures below are measures of key travel and transport issues at the local and regional level. Figure 6.1: Satisfaction with public transport 22 Figure 6.2: Congestion delays experienced by drivers 23 100% 100% 80% 80% 60% 40% 51% 42% 60% 40% 90.5% 92.5% 20% 0% 24% 26% SPT area South Lanarkshire 20% 0% 9.5% 7.5% SPT area South Lanarkshire Very Satisfied Fairly Satisfied Delayed Not delayed Figure 6.3: Convenience of public transport 24 Figure 6.4: Main mode of travel 25 * 100% 100% 3% 3% 80% 80% 60% 35% 35% 60% 62% 68% 40% 40% 20% 53% 51% 20% 13% 9% 22% 19% 0% SPT area South Lanarkshire 0% SPT area South Lanarkshire Very Convenient Fairly Convenient Active Travel Car Public Transport Other * Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding. 10
7. Achieving Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel 7.1 Bus Policy SPT continues to progress its 10 Point Plan for bus policy, which sets out a menu of proposed changes to legislation, regulations and powers, which would strengthen the role of Public Transport Authorities like SPT in delivering a better offering for bus passengers and a more active return for the considerable public sector investment in the bus market. A key progression this year has been Transport Scotland s consultation on proposed changes to the bus registration process, which were very much in line with SPT s 10 Point Plan. SPT will continue to work with the national Bus Stakeholder Group and other partners to progress our bus policy initiatives. 7.2 Statutory Quality Partnerships & Bus Infrastructure SPT service compliance inspectors identified 18 breaches of traffic regulations and made 2 reports to the Traffic Commission during 62 days of local service monitoring in South Lanarkshire during 2014/15. These include instances of engine idling, illegal parking and services not operating as registered. Inspectors will continue to undertake local monitoring throughout 2015/16. SPT bus station staff managed 250,000 departures at East Kilbride Bus Station, 245,000 departures at Hamilton Bus Station and 69,000 departures at Buchanan Bus Station for bus services operating within South Lanarkshire during 2014/15. In 2014/15, SPT maintained 1,543 bus stops and 581 shelters under agency agreement and maintained 2,081 SPT-owned, pole-mounted information cases in South Lanarkshire. These services will continue in 2015/16. Additionally in 2014/15, SPT delivered 10 new stops, 23 bus stop pole upgrades, 58 new bus shelters, 49 shelter solar lighting units, 31 illuminated timetable cases (in shelters), 168 bus stop graphics upgrades and upgrades to 28 bus stop hard standing areas in 2014/15 with 300,000 from the SPT capital programme. In 2014/15, South Lanarkshire Council delivered infrastructure improvements across South Lanarkshire including bus stop improvements, new shelters and traffic signal upgrades in Hamilton with 400,000 investment from the SPT capital programme in 2014/15. In 2015/16, SLC will deliver further bus infrastructure improvements throughout South Lanarkshire; will undertake a feasibility study for improvements to Lanark interchange; and will deliver further traffic management improvements in Hamilton with total grants of 425,000 from the SPT capital programme. SPT will continue work with South Lanarkshire Council and bus operators to establish a SQP for Hamilton. In the longer term, SPT will seek to extend real time passenger information across the region as part of the Strathclyde Bus Investment Programme - SPT s 30 million City Deal project. 7.3 Smart and Integrated Ticketing SPT continues to promote ZoneCard integrated ticketing products and provides administrative and secretarial support to the ZoneCard Forum. South Lanarkshire residents bought an estimated 32,000 ZoneCards and made around 1,500,000 trips using a ZoneCard in 2014/15 saving South Lanarkshire residents an estimated 960,000. SPT is working with ScotRail to integrate rail and Subway ticketing systems in 2015/16, allowing passengers to pay for rail or Subway travel with either Scotrail or Subway smartcards. Additionally, a substantial proportion of the Strathclyde Bus Investment Programme is targeted towards developing an interface with commercial bus operators with the aim of establishing fully integrated ticketing across all public transport modes. 11
Percent of all adults aged 16+ who are in employment and not working from home Bus mileage (in thousands) 7.4 Additional figures in support of Attractive Seamless Reliable Travel Figure 7.1 Bus mileage in South Lanarkshire 26 10000 9000 8000 Commercial 7000 6000 Supported 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 Figure 7.2 Use of local bus services (adults aged 16+ living in South Lanarkshire), 2012/13 27 11% Every day, or almost every day 63% 10% 7% 10% 2 or 3 times per week About once a week About once a fortnight, or about once a month Not used in past month Figure 7.3 Proportion of adults who travel to work by bus (by area) 28 20% 15% Travel to work by bus 10% 5% 9% 15% 12% 0% Whole of South Lanarkshire 15% most deprived areas in SL 16% - 30% most deprived areas in SL 12
8. Achieving Improved Connectivity 8.1 Rail SPT will continue to work with SLC to develop the case for rail enhancements across the area including possible service improvements as part of the wider network improvements to be delivered by rail partners. SPT, through the West of Scotland Rail Forum, West of Scotland Transport Integration Forum and other engagement activities, will continue to co-ordinate and lead on regional input to the ScotRail franchise including service and timetable changes, fares and ticketing; investment in rail infrastructure; network planning; and new station development. 8.2 Roads & Freight In 2014/15, South Lanarkshire Council delivered road safety projects at B7078 Lesmahagow, B7016 Carnwath-Forth, A73 Hyndford-Symington, B743 Strathaven, A749 Nerston-Cathkin and in Hamilton town centre with 580,000 from the SPT capital programme. These projects include improved signage, carriageway reprofiling, road markings and anti-skid surfacing. In 2015/16, SLC will deliver additional road safety projects with 450,000 from the SPT capital programme including improvements at Columbie Junction near Carstairs and on the B7086 between Kirkmuirhill and Strathaven. These projects are part of SLC s multi-year Route Action Plans, which have significantly reduced the number of road injury accidents in South Lanarkshire over the past 10 years. In 2014/15, SLC delivered traffic management improvements in Rutherglen, Hamilton and Lanark with 250,000 investment from the SPT capital programme. In 2015/16, SLC will seek to deliver further traffic management improvements in Carluke, Rutherglen and Cambuslang with 425,000 in approved capital funds from the SPT capital programme. The projects will reduce congestion at key junctions and improve journey time reliability for buses. In the longer term, SLC will seek to deliver significant roads projects through the Clyde Valley City Deal including Cathkin Relief Road, Stewartfield Way (East Kilbride) Corridor Improvements and Greenfields Road (East Kilbride) Improvements. The projects will improve capacity on the strategic roads network and address local air quality and congestion issues on existing routes. The projects should support improved reliability of bus journey times on adjacent corridors and improved access for business and freight particularly to strategic economic investment locations including Clyde Gateway and Peel Park. SPT will work with SLC to integrate our respective City Deal projects to maximise the benefit for residents and business across South Lanarkshire and the region. Additionally, SPT will work with SLC and our other partner councils to develop a regional strategy for freight, building on work underway in Ayrshire. 8.3 Integrating Transport and Land Use Planning In 2014/15, SPT provided input on a number of proposed developments including Newton Community Growth Area highlighting the need for improved walking, cycling and public transport access, and infrastructure and connectivity. SPT worked closely with Clydeplan to inform and respond to the Strategic Development Plan Main Issues Report. In 2015/16, SPT will work with SLC and developers to embed sustainable transport measures in all new developments and with Clydeplan to retain integrated transport and land-use planning at the heart of the proposed Plan. This includes an update of the strategic corridors identified in the West of Scotland Conurbation Public Transport Study, which provides the transport plans that underpin the Clydeplan spatial development strategy. 13
Kilometres Million vehicle kilometres 8.4 Additional figures in support of Improved Connectivity Figure 8.1 Patronage at rail stations in South Lanarkshire 29 Uddingston Thorntonhall Rutherglen Newton Merryton Larkhall Lanark 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12 Kirkhill Hamilton West Hamilton Central Hairmyres East Kilbride Croftfoot Chatelherault Carstairs Carluke Cambuslang Burnside Blantyre - 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 Boardings and Alightings (in thousands) Figures 8.2 Road lengths on roads in SL 30 Figure 8.3 Traffic volumes on roads in SL 31 3000 Trunk roads 2800 2500 2000 1500 139 280 LA roads - A class 2400 2000 1600 1200 1353 1000 500 0 2013 2013/14 LA roads - B class, C class and unclassified 800 400 0 690 565 2013 14
9. Achieving Access for All 9.1 Socially Necessary Services In 2014/15, SPT supported 42 local bus services in South Lanarkshire on contracts that carried 1.5 million passengers in total. SPT MyBus services in South Lanarkshire carried 93,000 passengers. In 2014/15, SPT supported 3 Community Transport operators with 62,500 in grants. In 2014/15, SPT managed 381 school bus contracts on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council that transported 7,600 children to school every school day. SPT compliance inspectors made 254 inspections on site at schools, SPT vehicle examiners inspected 379 vehicles operating on school contracts and SPT processed 341 Disclosure Scotland clearance applications for potential drivers on school contracts. In 2015/16, SPT will continue to provide socially necessary services in South Lanarkshire to support greater access to education, employment, healthcare, shopping and other travel purposes. 9.2 Access to Healthcare In 2014/15, SPT supported several local bus services that provided direct access to Hairmyres Hospital and Wishaw General Hospital, provided MyBus services for healthcare appointments and supported Community Transport projects that provide individualised transport for South Lanarkshire residents travelling to hospital appointments. These services will continue in 2015/16. Additionally, SPT provided 36,000 in capital funding and planning support to deliver improved bus infrastructure and bus turning facilities within Wishaw General Hospital grounds to retain good access for bus passengers. 9.3 Equal Access In 2014/15, the SPT Mobile Travel Centre made 20 visits to Strathaven and Biggar to provide travel advice and information to residents, SPT Travel Centre staff helped 1,063,000 people with travel enquiries and SPT maintained 8 Travel Points in Blantyre, Cambuslang, Carluke, Forth, Hamilton, Lanark, Larkhall and Rutherglen to provide public transport timetables and journey planning information in easily accessible locations. SPT will continue to deliver these services in 2015/16. In 2014/15, SLC delivered high access kerbs to improve physical access for boarding buses as part of the 100,000 in SPT capital funds for bus infrastructure improvements. In 2015/16, SLC will deliver more high access kerbs as part of the 100,000 in approved SPT capital funding for bus infrastructure improvements in South Lanarkshire. In 2014/15, South Lanarkshire residents saved an estimated 1 million on rail and Subway travel through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme and SPT processed 3,200 National Entitlement Card (NEC) applications or renewals on behalf of SLC and handled 7,900 enquiries on NECs from South Lanarkshire residents. SPT will continue to deliver these services in 2015/16. 15
9.4 Additional figures in support of Access for All Figure 9.1 Supported bus services in South Lanarkshire, 2014/15 (indicative network) Figures 9.2 & 9.3 MyBus passengers by age and journey purpose, 2014/15 Figures 9.4 & 9.5 MyBus passengers by deprivation levels (of areas of residence) 32 and urban-rural characteristics (of area of residence), 2014/15 33 16
10. Achieving Reduced Emissions 10.1 Park and Ride In 2014/15, South Lanarkshire Council completed the 60-space extension to Blantyre park and ride and undertook design for East Kilbride and investigative works at Carstairs with 370,000 in grants from the SPT capital programme. In 2015/16, South Lanarkshire Council will undertake design works at East Kilbride and Hairmyres rail stations with 50,000 from the SPT capital programme. Additionally, SPT and SLC will continue to work together to deliver improved park and ride at Carstairs rail station. 10.2 Cycling In 2014/15, SLC used 550,000 in capital funding from SPT to progress a range of cycling infrastructure projects across South Lanarkshire including at Blantyre, Kirkmuirhill, Larkhall, Lemahagow, East Kilbride and Cambuslang. These projects include improvements to National Cycle Network Routes 74 and 756. Additionally, SLC received 460,000 from SUSTRANS Community Links Funding, with SPT s capital grant used as the match funding. In 2015/16, SLC will progress improvements to the National Cycle Network Route 74 Happendon to Lesmahagow and to the East Kilbride cycle network, and deliver cycle parking facilities and cycle monitoring infrastructure with 375,000 in approved capital funds from SPT. SUSTRANS is also providing funding for these projects, which will be match funded using SPT s grant. Additionally, SLC will complete their local cycling strategy in 2015/16. SPT will support the delivery of infrastructure priorities and other actions as set out in the strategy and will continue to be a member of the South Lanarkshire cycling forum. 10.3 Travel Behaviour Change SPT will continue to support car sharing through JourneyShare, which currently has 4,635 members across the region, and will continue to promote best practice in sustainable travel promotion through the Sustainable Travel Group, of which South Lanarkshire Council is a member. Topics in 2014/15 included Smarter Choices, Smarter Places; Community Links funding; local cycling strategies; cycle routes to the South Glasgow Hospitals; integrating rail and active travel; delivering cycle friendly campuses for tertiary education institutions; and influencing travel habits. SPT will continue to support the season ticket employer loan scheme; to encourage mode shift for commuter journeys through Bike Week, Walk to Work Week and the Cycle to Work scheme; to improve conditions for cycling and walking through the SPT capital programme and will provide travel planning support within available resources. 17
Number of car parking spaces 10.4 Additional figures in support of Reduced Emissions 400 Figure 10.1 Park and ride sites and capacity in South Lanarkshire, 2014 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 - Figure 10.2 Number of bicycles available for private use by households (in South Lanarkshire), 2012/13 34 16% 71% No bicycle 13% One bicycle Two or more bicycles Figure 10.3 Frequency of walking in past week as a means of transport (adults aged 16+ in South Lanarkshire), 2012 35 50% 40% 44% 30% 20% 10% 16% 22% 19% 0% None 1-2 days 3-5 days 6-7 days 18