RTP Meeting

March 2009 Consultation

Part 1 of 2

Agenda• Introduction

• Updates

• Consultation Feedback

• WelTAG

• Transport Grant 2009/2010

• RTP Programme 2010/11 – 2014/15

• Open Discussion

Introduction

• Purpose of the Meeting

• Current position of RTP

• Future Programme

• Deciding priorities

Updates

• Community Transport Association UK

• Wales Spatial Plan

• Welsh Assembly Government Walking and Cycling Action Plan

• Welsh Assembly Government- Safety

• TAS- Community Transport

• Welsh Assembly Government- Rail

• National Transport Plan

Present and Future:Challenges for CT

Betsan Caldwell

Cyfarwyddwr - Director

CTA Cymru/Wales

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CTA UK

UK-wide membership body for organisations who deliver innovative, flexible passenger transport

Country structure + LondonRecognised and funded by governments as “voice of CT” Members: voluntary & community groups, LA’s, schools, colleges etcMember services: support and development, information, advice line, training, publications and events, insurance etc

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Strwythur newydd New structure

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Betsan CaldwellDirector (Clydach)

Alice TolleyProjects Officer

(Clydach)

Kevin RobertsSupport & Development

Officer N&MW(Rhyl)

Kerry LaneSupport & Development

Officer SW(Clydach)

Lindsay Adams-JonesWales Administrator

(Clydach)

UK Advice Line

08451 306195

Cyfeiriad Strategol CTA Cymru CTA Wales’ Strategic Direction

Advocating Social Justice

Making the Connections

Learning and Empowerment

Promoting Enterprise

Improving Effectiveness

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Prif faterion i’r sector Key issues for the sector

Local Transport Act 2008

Wales Transport Strategy (+ National Plan)

Regional Transport Plans

Sustainability

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Deddf Trafnidiaeth LleolLocal Transport Bill

The Act “will give CT a greater degree of flexibility to provide a wider range of services” and will allow:

s19 permits to be used on smaller vehicles (< 9)

s22 permits to be used with paid drivers

s22 permits to be used on bigger buses (> 16)

s22 services full access to BSOG

WAG currently deciding way forward in Wales

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Strategaeth Trafnidiaeth CymruWales Transport Strategy

Wales Transport Strategy launched in May 2008 “CT …is essential to an integrated system of public transport”“The WAG will be looking at ways to improve CT facilities”“Priority on developing rural transport including CT/DRT..” “CT to provide feeder services ..or give access to key settlements and employment sites”

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Cynlluniau Cludiant RhanbartholRegional Transport Plans

4 Regional Transport ConsortiaOpportunities for CT to help deliver integrated transport e.g. feeder services Environmental contribution e.g. low carbon fuel, eco-driving

Increased use of ITC to improve resource efficiency

Capital and/or revenue funding?

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Cynnig i’r CCRh Proposal to RTP

- CTA seeking parity for schemes across Wales in RTPs

- Capital Enhancement Scheme to include vehicle replacement and equipment purchase e.g. destination display equipment, ticket machines, SMART Card readers, wheelchair restraints, IT software for booking and management systems etc. 

- Revenue support directly to operators for attaining quality marks and attending training.

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CynaladwyeddSustainability

Grant funding becoming tighter/uncertain

Need to seek more diverse forms/mix of income

Adopt more entrepreneurial approaches:

- bidding for public sector contracts

- negotiating Service Level Agreements for specific

services

- more collaborative working across the sector

However, continued need for CT core funding

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Herion neu Cyfleoedd? Challenges or Opportunities?

Mostly opportunities! However, we need to

better understand strategic influences in Wales

proactively embrace new opportunities

behave more entrepreneurially

work more collaboratively

make greater use of technology

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Unrhyw gwestiynau ? Any questions ?

cta_wales@ctauk.org

08707 743593 Forge Fach, Clydach

08707 708993 Morfa Hall, Rhyl

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People, Places, Futures –The Wales Spatial Plan

Eric Bowles

Welsh Assembly Government

A new approach to spatial planning in

Wales

Today’s Presentation

• Why have a Spatial Plan?

• Its development

• What is in it - Main elements

• Its purpose – and what it doesn’t do

• Who’s involved

• How it works

• Obstacles and successes

Why have a Spatial Plan ?

Need for a longer term vision

One size does not fit all – Space sensitive policy

Integration across sectors and space

Better use of public finance

Political Ownership - Evolution

Minister for Environment, Transport & Planning (2000-2003)

Minister for Finance, Local Government & Public Services (2003-2007)

Minister for Finance & Public Service Delivery (2007- )

But supported by Cabinet Committee and Lead Ministers for each Spatial Plan area

Spatial Plan Team not in Planning Division since 2002!

So what is the plan’s purpose?

Produces evidence

Ensures better engagement and governance

Shapes policy, Informs plans

Aligns investment

Less a plan than a process!

What it does not do

• not the same as a Regional Spatial Strategy in England

• not formal part of the statutory land use planning system – but LPAs must have regard to it

• does not contain housing allocations

• not site specific

• at present, does not cover marine area

Key Features of the WSP

National Vision around five themes

Six area strategies:

North-West North-East Central South-East Swansea Bay Pembrokeshire Haven

What does it do?

Areas with ‘fuzzy’ boundaries

How it works - Evidence

Data profiles for each area

Interactive mapping tool

Area Reports – joining up different data sources

Helping shape national surveys & other departments’ research

Commission new research

Also – Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment

Data Mapping Tool

How it works – Better engagement & governance

•Finance & Public Service Delivery Minister

•Lead Ministers for each area

Central Wales – key tasks 2008

Deliver integrated rural development by:

• Providing access to services by:

• Strengthening the key centres, hubs and clusters

• Providing Sustainable transport solutions

• Improving ICT connections

• Recognising and building on the value of the environment to help it deliver:

• Quality local produce

• Sustainable tourism

• Eco-services – water retention, carbon sequestration

How it works – Shaping Policy, Informing Plans

Policy Gateway

Local Development Plans

Strategic Regeneration Areas

Regional Transport Plans

Cross-cutting projects: Low Carbon Regions, ‘Know your place’

Networked Environment Region

How it works – Aligning Investment

European Structural Funds (€1.8 billion)

Strategic Capital Investment Fund

Analysis of where money is spent

But more to do!

Obstacles

Resistance to give up departmental ‘sovereignty’

Non-devolved matters, e.g. energy, ports

Communication

Collaboration fatigue

Reliance on others for implementation

Successes

• Spatial Planning starting to become ‘mainstreamed’

• Ministerial leadership and adopted by whole Assembly

• Cross-border collaboration (partial)

• European Structural Funds 2007-13

• Unprecedented external engagement & ownership

And – it’s still going!

Thank you!

Questions?

Contact us:

WSP@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Eric.bowles@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Developing a

Walking & Cycling

Culture in Wales

The Walking and Cycling Action Plan for Wales 2009 - 2013

Daniel ThomasWelsh Assembly Government

30 March 2009

• Improve the health and well being of the population through increased physical activity

• Improve local environment for walkers and cyclists

• Encourage sustainable travel as a practical step in combating climate change

• Increase levels of walking and cycling through promotion of facilities

• Ensure that walking and cycling are prioritised in crosscutting policies, guidance and funding

The WAG Core Objectives

MISSION STATEMENTTo encourage more people to walk and cycle more safely and more often

A. Changing Behaviour - Walking and Cycling to make an increasing contribution towards climate change targets and raising levels of physical activity.

B. Sustainable Travel encouraged via better Walking and Cycling infrastructure - To create safe, attractive and convenient infrastructure for pedestrian and cycle travel.

C. Policy objectives - Ensure that walking and cycling are included in cross cutting policies, guidance and funding.

D. Evaluation - To enable the Welsh Assembly Government and delivery partners to track progress in delivering the actions of this Plan and intended outcomes.

MISSION STATEMENTTo encourage more people to walk and cycle more safely and more often

Actions to fulfil the Mission Statement are grouped under 4 themes:

• Increase the numbers of adults and children walking and cycling to work and for other everyday purposes.

• Introduction of the National Standards for Cycle Training in Wales

• Encourage walking and cycling through effective travel planning

• Showcase and share best practise in delivery and promotion of walking and cycling routes

Regional Transport Plans and the Walking and Cycling Action Plan

30 Aims which are supported by actions. Some key aims involving RTPs:

• Increase walking and cycling trips made in conjunction with public transport usage

• Increasing the numbers of people walking and cycling by taking measures to protect vulnerable road users

• Provide high quality cycle parking and storage facilities for use by cyclists and walkers

• Development and maintenance of National and Local Cycle Networks in Wales

Regional Transport Plans and the Walking and Cycling Action Plan

Key Aims (cont.)

• Regional Travel Plans to reflect commitments in the Wales Transport Strategy to encourage walking and cycling as practical transport solutions

• Local Authorities to ensure that provision for walking and cycling is given

a high priority in transport and other strategies to ensure consistency with the Wales Transport Strategy and the Walking and Cycling Action Plan

Regional Transport Plans and the Walking and Cycling Action Plan

Key Actions for RTPs

Any Questions?

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What is happening in Wales?(3) Targets

Targets for 2010 based on reductions from the average for the years 1994 to 1998. During 12 months to Sept 2008:

Target 1 → A 40 per cent reduction in the number of killed or seriously injured (KSI) casualties: KSI casualties 1 per cent higher than the previous 12 month period and 30 per cent lower than 1994-98.

Target 2 → A 50 per cent reduction in the number of children killed or seriously injured: Child KSI casualties 28 per cent lower than the previous 12 month period and 62 per cent lower than 1994-98.

Target 3 → A 10 per cent reduction in the number of people slightly injured per 100 million vehicle kilometres. This was 28 per cent lower in than 1994-98.

Community Transport in Mid-Wales

2 Key Issues for the TraCC RTP

John Taylor

What CT contributes to transport in mid-Wales

Services where there is no viable conventional public transport link (isolation / cost) Services where conventional public transport is inappropriate (physical barriers / distance)

Affordable and safe transport to promote social cohesion activities (group travel)

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Result = improved accessibility, participation and equality of opportunity

Issue 1: Cost

Even non-profit, mid-Wales CT is inherently expensive:

Door to door / Longer distances / Longer time / Smaller vehicles

Income from fares cannot cover costs

Requires revenue support on a consistent, continuing basis

Ceredigion / Powys give above Welsh average LTSG support, but CT trying to

meet above average need!

Cost: RTP

Develop guidance for what should be supported / delivered

Possible focus on critical journeys to work, to training, to health …

Somehow, protect a revenue stream

Facilitate integration with mainstream

Use capital funds to reduce revenue costs / stimulate innovation

Issue 2: Development / Innovation

CT development restricted by lack of new finance opportunities

Primary focus is on keeping the show on the road

Opportunities for cross-subsidy are very limited

Development / Innovation: RTP

Capital + Influence + some revenue

Integrate with mainstream

Joint service operation / planning

Ticketing / smartcards

Information

New service development

Wheels to Work

DRT

Local mobility / access improvements

Reduced environmental impact

Vehicles

Training

Regional initiatives

Publicity / Marketing

Promotion of community involvement

Intermediate agency work

Conclusion: A Compact for more sustainable community transport

TraCC to contribute by creating a framework for: assessing needs / setting targets

resourcing delivery

supporting development

CT to contribute by:• working within the framework

maximising community participation

cost control / income maximisation

Transport & Strategic Regeneration Group

Trafnidiaeth ac Adfywio Strategol

TraCC Stakeholder Workshops

Group 4: Rail

26th March 2009 - Technium, Aberystwyth

Dave Thomas, Rail Projects Manager

Welsh Assembly Government Announced 2 December 2008

• One Wales Agreement

• First Welsh Assembly Government Rail Programme

• Reprioritised Trunk Road Forward Programme

• Integrated Transport goals

• SCIF grant for rail schemes (approval in principle)

Transport Priorities

Rail Forward Programme

Objective

• Programme of rail investment projects that will help deliver the priorities set out in the Wales Transport Strategy and One Wales Agreement.

Funding (broadly) -

• Previous funding arrangements through Transport Grant

• Within Network Rail boundary now directly (WAG) funded

• Outside Network Rail boundary funded by LA’s via TG

• WEFO; SCIF

RailProgramme

Rail Schemes

• Approved Schemes

• North – South Service

• Newport Station

• Gaer Junction

• Merthyr Half Hourly

Reprioritised Trunk Road

Forward Programme

TraCC RFP schemes

6. Stepping heights improvement scheme - includes Aberdyfi

all - Wales NSIP station improvements

12. Cambrian mainline additional services

13. Heart of Wales Line additional services

21. Rolling stock refurbishment/new trains

23. Conwy Valley slate waste upgrade

Case study: Aberdyfi project - problem

Aberdyfi project - solution (Harrington single platform/1 door)

Aberdovey location

4 car stopDown

Hump

1x2 car class 158

2x2 car class 158

To Dovey Jn(Up)To Pwllheli (Down)

2 car stopUp & Down

2 & 4car stopUp

Hump serves central enhanced train access doors

For 2x2 car advise passengers use : front train from Pwllheli, back train from Birmingham. JmKelly

Comparative lengths

Harrington

Aberdovey

8m + 7m + 8m = 23m

8m + 17m + 8m = 33m

Door Door

Door

Further stepping heights?

• Network Rail addressing standards issues

• Need positive results Aberdyfi trial - and community support

• Rolling programme of 2/3 further Welsh trial sites pa?

• Cambrian, HoWL, Ynys Mon?

RTP

Final RTPs by end of 2009.

The regional objectives and priorities in the RTP reflect the national outcomes presented in the WTS

The RTP includes a five year programme of transport interventions from 2010/11 to 2014/15.

How: WelTAG

Welsh Transport Planning and Appraisal Guidance

•Systematic process to appraise benefits and disbenefits of transport interventions•Enable consistent approach across Wales, taking in to account Welsh transport policy and enable comparison of proposals on an equivalent basis•Enables Assembly Government to decide where best to spend limited resources•Deliver Sustainable Development

Principles of WelTAG

Welsh Impact Areas: Economy, Environment and Society

RFP = central funded rail infrastructure schemes from Grip 3 to completion

Convergence/SCIF where possible

WAG funds revenue tail of new ATW services

RTP and consortia role - for discussion.

Delivery