Building a Better Connected NottinghamShaping the future of transport

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03 __Welcome04 __ Building a Better

Connected Nottingham06 __ Committed transport

improvements through to 201507 __ Programmed improvements

between 2015 and 201908 __ What Nottingham needs to

secure a sustainable future09 __ Our Aspiration for 2032

a.__ Connecting within our local economy

11 __Maps in the Urban Area 15 __ b.__ Connecting to

other economies16 __ Maps in the Urban Area18 __ What do you think?

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This document is the start of a discussion about the aspirations for transport and the vision that will help to drive, support and deliver it in and around Nottingham. The last 10 years has seen major developments in our region and, although there is much uncertainty around transport funding levels, governance and mechanisms, we want to work together to ensure that a forward thinking approach continues to be applied in the future. This is essential if transport is to help deliver economic growth and in turn ensure growth will be unhindered by transport deficiencies. Through this ambitious document we invite you to comment and give us your thoughts so we can ensure it reflects the needs of the area and your views.The timing of this discussion is crucial as new plans and new funding regimes, changing public sector responsibilities and major national transport proposals are being developed – all with an objective of delivering economic growth and, importantly, jobs.

This includes:

support for key sectors of the economy,

Quarter in the City Centre

the conurbation are emerging setting out land use proposals to meet requirements for the next 25 years

being devolved to the D2N2 Local Transport Board to progress prioritised schemes for the 2015-2019 period

provide important infrastructure as the

Fund allocations devolved to them for

Transport schemes

will bring more prosperity to the region by 2032. It is a big game changer in terms of transport needs for the D2N2 region and some local Councils are reconsidering their local plans. From a transport perspective developing links to Toton from our travel to work area

be crucial.

At this stage the vision is very much focused on the city urban area and we want to ensure that all views in the region are drawn forward during this early consultation phase of development. We value your input, so please do let us know how you’d like to see this develop.

Please feel free to get in touch with us at enquiries@thebigwheel.org.uk to discuss this further or to give us your views.

Welcome

Building a Better Connected Nottingham

Nottingham has an international reputation for excellent transport policy and delivery and was Local Transport Authority of the Year 2012. Nottingham has come a long way with a forward thinking strategy and clear objectives that have helped the high quality integrated network to become a reality. This long term vision doesn’t just stop now - the strategy for the urban area extends to 2032 and beyond!

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Early investment between 2001 and 2011 had helped the region to be more resilient in the face of an economic downturn.

There had been local advances in integration, ticketing, cycling and walking and there was the intent to reclaim neighbourhood spaces for

emissions (CO2) from transport have reduced in the City and according to national government data Nottingham has the lowest levels of carbon emissions from transport of all the Core Cities.

journeys are some of the highest in the UK with 91% of local people very or fairly satisfied.

In more recent times funding for major advancements has been

line extensions, upgrades to

and facilities and the linkbus fleets, partly funded by Workplace Parking Levy contributions. Additional funding has been secured for the widening of the A453 and improvement works to

town centre improvements and upgrading and electrification of the Midland Mainline.

These major schemes will help to drive the economy over the next 5 years, but it’s now time to look beyond this time frame to deliver the future vision. There still remains a strong need to encourage local growth and secure new funding opportunities.

Changing public sector responsibilities and national transport proposals affect our local plans and means that now is the right time to be renewing our plans for the future.

One of the key levers to Nottingham’s success has been partnership working between business, local authorities, charities

the heart of our plans is partnership – we will develop the vision collaborate with businesses, the

and the local authorities in the area.

Many of the schemes of the past 12 years have helped deliver economic resilience and the schemes now programmed up to 2019 will help support and deliver economic growth through a period of economic austerity.

Beyond that we will need to prepare to mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing CO2 emissions and the reducing availability and potentially increasing cost of oil. An aging population and potentially less healthy population will have to be supported so active travel, walking and cycling will be more important, more affordable and will keep people healthier longer. There is a compelling case that to support economic growth and meet our future needs beyond 2019 a more sustainable low carbon transport network and services will have to be developed.

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Committed transport improvements through to 2015

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This includes:

£70 million first phase upgrading of the Midland Mainline between Nottingham and London to reduce rail journey times by five minutes

Upgrading and renovation of

facilities linked to complete renewal of all track and signalling equipment

tram network to Chilwell and Clifton

Improvements to Nottingham’s

at busy junctions and improve facilities for walking, cycling and public transport

a pedestrian zone and a bus-only link road

£8 million highways and public realm improvements to support the development of the Creative

A453 widening – improved road link between Nottingham and the

at Clifton

Wide scale activity to encourage active travel (walking and cycling) including £1.5 million of funding to improve cycling

infrastructure at busy road junctions, train stations and around employment sites

Over £10 million is being invested in quality and reliability enhancements to the bus network and the purchase of more clean electric buses that will lead to improved accessibility especially for those with additional mobility requirements

£20 million to the Local

supporting infrastructure

A new train station for Ilkeston

Over £12 million is being

to improve passenger facilities

Transport Fund projects, including cycle hire schemes,

community projects, interchange opportunities and much more.

Public Transport and active travel improvements plus reductions in congestion will all help reduce CO2 emission levels.

The investment provided by the

helps to support and ensure the success of these significant infrastructure investments.

Over £750m is being spent on transport and travel related infrastructure, which will create one of the best integrated transport systems in the UK. This is expected to create around 10,000 jobs and open up new areas for inward investment. There is an extensive plan of investment up to 2015 – most of which is already in construction.

Programmed improvements between 2015 and 2019

And more investment to support economic growth is programmed for 2015/2019…

Further upgrading and electrification of the Midland Mainline to Nottingham and beyond has been announced

alongside considerable improvements to Junction 24 of the M1

M1 managed motorway projects including improvements to Junctions 24 and 25

Improvements to junctions along the A38 from Derby to North Nottinghamshire

residential areas including improved access to employment and housing sites

and cycling infrastructure and services will ensure choice on the corridor and support retail activity in the City.

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What Nottingham needs to secure a sustainable future

Our economy is worth more than £12 billion per year and is

as one of the Core cities contributing to the national economy outside of London.

We want Nottingham to be an ambitious vibrant world-class city that is safe, healthy, clean and green. A place that we can all be proud of and importantly:

One with a thriving business centre and economy

One that provides access to opportunities for all in order for residents and businesses to achieve their full potential

One where CO2 emissions from transport are less than other comparable cities.

Establishing connections locally and to other cities is vital for us to remain globally competitive and investment in our transport network will boost Nottingham’s economy and reputation as a business location.

Connectivity can help drive the economy and also help create a healthy environment to support economic growth.

Linking people to jobs and training is fundamental to our success as a City so we will improve local transport infrastructure and services in order to provide affordable, accessible easy travel that connects everyone to employment, learning sites and to all the services we need.

In addition healthy economies help support the delivery of healthy environments, healthy lifestyles and an overall excellent quality of life, not just for business, but for us all.

We must not detract from providing these environments for business and local people and much of what will be needed can be in local hands to deliver despite the constraints on local government spending at present. We can concentrate on what can be delivered locally, and the Workplace Parking Levy provides an important income to help fund other infrastructure projects into the future. The important long term objectives from a City perspective are:

A transport infrastructure that will support economic development through

Core strategies which link land use planning, housing and transport development and a top class public transport and cycling facilities to:

The City centre including the Creative Quarter, Conference

and, importantly, redeveloped shopping centres

The other areas which make

With an emphasis on highway maintenance.

Further measures to improve access to jobs and training by

Connections to residential

Bingham and beyond into North Notts and Newark

City Centre corridors for Public Transport and Cycling

Development of our tram network possibly on existing heavy rail tracks to support:

A QMC station at Lenton or

A more integrated transport network with

housing schemes on major transport corridors with Park &

train connections

Improved mode Interchange with cycling and walking integrating with other modes of sustainable transport

Further integration of ticketing options and travel information across all forms of transport

Continuation of proactive

to encourage mode change with businesses and the public. Including travel avoidance.

A revolution in walking and cycling to support more active lifestyles

Cycling and walking are ideal ways of travelling for short journeys. They can both make getting around quicker and easier and encourage a healthier lifestyle – something which is a major social priority for the Nottingham urban area.

We will build on our successful work with partners to endorse the health and environmental benefits.

We will continue to promote cycling and walking as an active alternative to car travel.

Our Aspiration for 2032 a.__ Connecting within

our local economy

By working in partnership since 2000 the urban area has been able to deliver successfully on many local transport investments which have allowed business to have certainty about their environment, a good business climate, good air quality and has made access more easy and certain for their customers, suppliers and staff. It has also helped residents to access easy, cheap and reliable travel for work, learning and services.

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We will deliver:

Cycling highways improvements

a Parks Network

Improved infrastructure and support for local people, visitors and commuters

An exciting and effective events and training programme for all levels of cyclists including schools and families.

Improving the quality of life and public realm

A great quality of life needs a prosperous economy to support it and so create a good environment for business and encourage clean and healthy lifestyles by:

through cycling and walking

more sustainable and less CO2 emitting fuel sources. Beyond those schemes we must reduce our carbon footprint and actively pursue ways in which we can help to lessen the impact of climate change and ease congestion on the roads for commuters, businesses and the public. We will create a low carbon transport system and a more climate resilient transport network

Livable streets – encouraging safer travel and transforming neighbourhoods by public realm and 20mph limit investments

people and our visitors.

A better managed city by taking up new powers for Traffic Managers and using new technology e.g.

Using transport data collaboratively, balancing demand and supply decisions and making real time decisions on travel

Using technology to improve land and transport planning,

passenger information, construction and maintenance activity and connectivity

Providing an integrated information highway for travellers which uses timetables and real time activity from all operators and provides passenger focussed information on a wide range of user interfaces.

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Access to the City Centre

Connecting Eastside

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Connecting the Urban Area

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b.__ Connecting to other economies

If we can get agreement on what is needed locally we will be able to identify our transport requirements, and the case for them, more widely across the Midlands, UK and internationally. This will give us strength on long term lobbying and obtaining long term transport investment decisions which are good for us and good for the region. The key elements are:

Upgrading existing rail services

It is crucial for our economy that we have the following investment in our existing rail network:

Delivery of Nottingham in 90 minutes as the top priority

More and faster services to other major cities particularly to Birmingham and to Leeds

Coast Main Line

link into the UK’s wider transport network.

‘Y’ scheme will go through the

at Toton. At present this is at an important consultation stage but

link London and the great northern cities so providing a boost to our economies, ensure there is capacity on the existing rail network and generate economic growth and competitiveness. We must ensure

the proposed station at Toton is

station is not just a good scheme for Nottingham but it must be good

This will mean ensuring there are good transport links between Toton and the major towns and cities in our region.

We need to link the tram at Toton to

to the west of the city, along with

to:

Nottingham City Centre, Mansfield

Derby and onto the Matlock line, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Alfreton, Langley Mill and Ilkeston

Loughborough to Leicester.

Improving Strategic Road Connections

We need better-management of strategic road networks and smarter use of technology

We need road improvements on the A52 east towards the M1 and

Connections to airports and East Midlands Airport

the most successful freight hubs in the UK and a major employer for our region. Investment to retain that position is important to our economic and employment prospects. We need to promote the growth of destinations from

its role as a strategic freight hub.

trips for freight or passengers are by private motorised vehicles and opportunities to increase public transport and rail freight access to the airport need to be explored. Over the coming year the Master plan for the Airport is to be refreshed.

In our urban area we have limited space to build our economy purely from within. We need to be able to easily access other regions in the UK

our area. To do that we need excellent transport terminals and interchanges alongside excellent services to all the important economic areas in the UK and the distribution and transport terminals

the rest of the world.

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Connecting from the housing market area

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Connecting to the wider economy

What do you think?

At present what we are proposing is

rationale but needs scrutiny, views and new ideas from many sources. It is the start of the conversation.

There will be many chances in the coming months to have your say through consultations, workshops and meetings.

and all our partners will be essential going forward and we are sure we will get the help and support of the Chamber of

important people in your organisation to work with us to be advocates for the emerging vision and strategy and help more people understand the plan and the rationale behind it.

If you want to let us have your suggestions and views in writing please address your correspondence to:

Greater Nottingham Transport Partnership

Or email enquiries@thebigwheel.org.uk

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