Transport
The traffic related elements of the project have understandably been of particular interest to local residents. A key aspect of the assessment of the impacts has been to compare the traffic generated historically with that generated by the extant scheme and then look at viable measures to reduce vehicle trips associated with this new development.
The Transport Assessment, which provides detailed explanations of the analysis and the travel plan proposals in full, concludes that the proposed traffic from the development can be accommodated on the local highway network satisfactorily when assessed against the Do Nothing situation.
To obtain robust data about transport patterns we surveyed (in August 2010):
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Pentewan Sands
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Gorran Haven Car Park
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Caerhays Beach Car Park
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Carne Beach Car Park
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The Sands, Scarborough
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We found:
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People staying in a resort do not travel each day. When they do, it is evenly distributed, from 10am to 7pm.
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The number of generated car movements does not significantly vary between a changeover day and a non changeover day.
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Beach ‘day’ visitors tend to stay on average for about 3 hours.
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With the exception of the A390/Tesco access, which is already at capacity at certain times of the day, all local roads and junctions will continue to operate within their capacity. The development generated traffic will not result in noticeable impacts on constrained junctions, such as the Tesco access.
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We estimate up to 2,500 vehicle trips on the busiest day at the resort. This can be compared with daily trips to well known places such as Tesco (7,000), Royal Cornwall Hospital (13,800) and Penrice Community College, Charlestown Road (1,400).
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The extant scheme would have a greater impact – there is no requirement for
car park management and travel planning for that development.
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The development proposals are based on sustainable transport principles and include significant public transport, pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure improvements to encourage residents, guests and staff to use alternative travel to the private car.
There will be parking on site for up to 840 cars which includes a 5% disabled provision with parking at Crinnis contained under a podium level. The existing car park at Beach Road will be retained and improved for day visitors. Secure cycle and motorcycle parking will be provided throughout the site.
An important influence on the design proposals is the aim of providing a pedestrian friendly environment with, for example, the promenade creating a dedicated pedestrian route.
Sea Road
The privately owned Sea Road from the railway bridge to Beach Road is a public highway, a route anyone can use, including local residents and, in the future, the resort guests and visitors. We have confirmed with the owners, “Sea Road Frontagers”, that any damage caused during construction will be repaired at our cost. It has also been suggested that the development should contribute to upgrading the road. This matter is under discussion.
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