ARUP/NTA/GCC: Integrated Transport Management Plan

An Integrated Transport Management Programme (ITMP) for Galway

Aonad Iompair na Gaillimhe Galway Transport Unit

Introduction

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Galway City Council, in partnership with the National Transport Authority, is undertaking a process to review and consolidate transport proposals for the city. This is being done in order to form a coherent and integrated ‘transport strategy’ for Galway - which will be formulated as an ‘Integrated Transport Management Programme’ ( ITMP ).

The Programme will set out a series of actions and measures, covering infrastructural, operational and policy elements. The review of proposals will include consideration of the role of the N6 Galway City Transport Project ( which is at emerging preferred route stage ) within the ITMP. The ITMP will set out a framework to secure funding to deliver projects in a phased manner.

This series of exhibition boards provides an outline of the emerging Transport Programme. Over the next few months Galway City Council will be carrying out investigations and analysis of the range of transport interventions. This work will build on previous investigations already carried out in respect of walking and cycling strategies, bus network improvements, road network improvements (including the N6 project), and ‘smart mobility’ measures.

Why are we doing this?

Galway has a transport problem.

Reliance on the private car, coupled with a road and street network which is ill-suited to the high traffic flows currently prevalent are contributing to increased congestion and delay, affecting quality of life and impacting on the functionality of the City.

To address this, a fundamental shift is needed towards sustainable travel, reducing the dependency on the private car and taking action to make Galway more accessible and connected, enhancing quality of life within the City for all.

We have an opportunity to work together to make Galway an exemplar of Smarter Travel in Ireland.

To address these problems, Galway City Council’s strategic objectives for transport are: • to promote and encourage sustainable transport • to manage the traffic in a way which maximises mobility and safe movement • to maintain and develop/upgrade Infrastructure

“Creating an all-inclusive transportation framework for the future of Galway City”

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An Integrated Transport Management Programme (ITMP) for Galway

The Integrated Transport Management Programme Step by Step

Aonad Iompair na Gaillimhe Galway Transport Unit

Step 1 Analyse travel demand

Step 2 Evaluate existing transport network

Step 3 Identify proposed transport network

Analyse Evaluate Identify Collate Develop Appraise

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Step 4 Collate Existing Projects Develop Additional Projects

Step 5 Appraise all projects

Finalise ITMP For Galway

Integrated sustainable solution

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An Integrated Transport Management Programme (ITMP) for Galway

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Step 1: Analysing Travel Demand in Galway

of people commuting in to the City to work do so by car

The map shows in summarised form the current typical movements between sectors of Galway in the AM period (7am – 10am) – by motorised transport (car, van or bus).

The movement ‘desire lines’ consist of a large number of movements which have been grouped together for illustrative purposes.

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Journeys with an origin or destination outside the City ( 07:00 -10:00 Weekday ) Journeys with origins and destinations within the City ( 07:00 -10:00 Weekday )

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An Integrated Transport Management Programme (ITMP) for Galway

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Steps 2 & 3: Appraising the existing transport network and Identifying the proposed transport network Short distances - Example | Eyre Square to Dominick

F Between External and Outer City Areas (travelling across the City)

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Longer distances - Example | Moycullen to University

These type of journeys should generally be made on foot or by bicycle. Journeys across the centre by car should be discouraged and drivers should be encouraged to either use public transport or park their car before travelling across the central area.

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A Within the Central City

B Outer City

Central City

Medium distances - Example | Knocknacarra to Eyre Square Journeys on radial corridors should be possible by bus (or other form of public transport) - provided that the service is of high frequency. Safe bicycle lanes are also essential to encourage cyclists.

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G Between Outer City Areas (not travelling across the City) Journeys between peripheral areas are difficult to serve by public transport, as orbital public transport is generally not financially viable, and public transport via the centre & : will often be much slower than travel by car, even if bus priority measures are provided. Some travellers will however use public transport via the centre if it is of sufficient frequency and reliability.

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These journeys are difficult to attract to public transport, as travellers have a wide range of origins outside the city which cannot all be served by frequent public transport. An alternative to travel by car could be Park & Ride bus services - if the service is of high quality and frequency.

Medium distances - Example | Westside to Mervue

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Longer distances - Example | Ballybrit to Tuam These journeys are difficult to cater for by public transport, and are often not practical on foot or by bicycle. Use of Park & Ride bus services could however be attractive if the service is of high quality and frequency.

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External Areas

Longer distances - Example | Eyre Square â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oranmore These journeys are difficult to attract in large numbers to public transport, as travellers have a wide range of origins outside the city which cannot all be served by frequent public transport. Provision of Park & Ride bus services could however be attractive if the service is of high quality and frequency.

E Between Outer City Areas (across the City)

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H Between External Areas (not travelling across the City)

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Longer distances - Example | An SpidĂŠal to Headford These journeys are the most difficult to attract to public transport, as travellers have a wide range of origins and destinations outside the city which cannot all be served by frequent public transport. Travel by car is often the only practical mode.

I Short travel in Outer City Areas Short distances - Example | Renmore to Merlin Park These type of journeys can often be made on foot or by & : bicycle, and are generally difficult to make by public transport unless the journey is on a main radial bus corridor.

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Cycle Catchment from Eyre Square 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes

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The approximate percentage of commuter trips within the city that travel 4km or less

Medium distances - Example | Rahoon to Parkmore These journeys are generally made by car - but if public transport is operated in the form of cross-city services (instead of terminating in the centre) some drivers would consider these services to be a reasonable alternative.

Frequent and reliable bus services on a few radial corridors would allow passengers to transfer between services with a lengthy wait.

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An Integrated Transport Management Programme (ITMP) for Galway

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Step 4: Identify and Develop Projects

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Walk Strengthen and increase as a mode, via:

Cycle Continue to increase mode share, via:

Bus Enhanced bus network through:

• Improving connectivity and permeability from residential areas • Park and Stride • Improved pedestrian environment, including quality of footpaths, crossings, etc.

• Junction upgrades • Greater pedestrian priority in City Centre • Expansion of pedestrian zones in City Centre • Dedicated pedestrian infrastructure – e.g. new pedestrian bridges, boardwalks, etc.

• An improved cycle network • Provision of more dedicated cycle facilities • Extension of City Centre Bike Share Scheme • Provision of more secure cycle parking • Reduced speed limits in City Centre • Junction upgrades to make more cyclefriendly • Cater for commuting and leisure cycle demand

• Provision of priority bus infrastructure – bus lanes, removal of existing pinch-points • Greater frequency • Improved reliability • Technology – i.e. smart ticketing, Real Time Passenger Information, etc.

• Integration of services with Park and Ride • Better quality stops • Better marketing and information • Addressing bus layover in City Centre • Bus network re-organisation (combination of feeder and main services) • Considering a Mass Transit System (e.g.

Bus Rapid Transit) • Improving accessibility to bus stops from residential areas • Increased bus priority as part of the Traffic Control system

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Integrated sustainable solution The Integrated Transport Management Programme will set out a 20 to 30-year transport programme for Galway City. Walking, cycling, bus and rail measures will be included in the Programme, as well as mobility management to reduce reliance on private motorised transport and hence increase the use of sustainable travel modes. The Programme will be finalised during 2015, and the individual major schemes within the Programme will go through the normal planning processes prior to being implemented.

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Rail Increase mode share, via: • Greater service frequencies • Additional infrastructure, i.e. double the track to Athenry • Integrate with P&R sites • Improved bus-rail interchange at Ceannt Station

Other Measures Demand Management, through:

Private Car Continue to facilitate, but in the most appropriate manner: • Hierarchy of streets • Facilitate cross-city demand • Reduce city centre traffic circulation (Parking Guidance, Variable Message Signage, etc.)

• Junction improvements, to increase capacity where appropriate • Improved routing and wayfinding • Construction of new road links, where necessary

• Travel planning and mobility management.

• Parking control and enforcement • Enhanced Urban Traffic Control network coverage

Land-use and Development

• Ensure that land-use planning is consistent with travel by sustainable modes • Ensure that access to new development is not reliant on use of private cars

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Step 5: Appraising Schemes Final Programme of Works Analyse Evaluate Identify Collate Develop Appraise

Appraisal of Projects

Deliver Final IMTP

Projects and measures identified and developed in Step 4 will be modelled using the Multi-Modal Galway Regional Transport Model. The output of the modelling process will confirm the impact of each proposed measure (e.g. mode shift, traffic flow and routing changes, etc.)

Finally, the proposals/measures will be scheduled for implementation in order of priority, based on a multi-criteria appraisal in accordance with national guidelines.

Following this, a preferred list of projects and measures will emerge.

These proposals will then be carried forward to preliminary design stage, which will allow for cost estimates to be developed, and the refinement of modelling in more localised detail.

The Final ITMP will form the basis for all future funding applications made by Galway City Council for the implementation of schemes.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

Finalise ITMP For Galway

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Integrated sustainable solution

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