Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B - Mobility Management Plan January 2021 - Rathborne 2B SHD
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B Mobility Management Plan January 2021 Waterman Moylan Consulting Engineers Limited Block S, Eastpoint Business Park, Alfie Byrne Road, Dublin www.watermangroup.com
Disclaimer This report has been prepared by Waterman Moylan, with all reasonable skill, care and diligence within the terms of the Contract with the Client, incorporation of our General Terms and Condition of Business and taking account of the resources devoted to us by agreement with the Client. We disclaim any responsibility to the Client and others in respect of any matters outside the scope of the above. This report is confidential to the Client and we accept no responsibility of whatsoever nature to third parties to whom this report, or any part thereof, is made known. Any such party relies on the report at its own risk.
Content
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................1
2. Scope of this Mobility Management Plan .................................................................................2
3. Development Programme and Facilities ..................................................................................3
4. Mobility Management Objectives .............................................................................................. 4
4.1 Overall Strategy ............................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Construction Mobility Management Targets – Construction Staff ...................................4
5. Mobility Management Plan ........................................................................................................6
5.1 Strategy for Travel............................................................................................................6
6. Specific Measures ...................................................................................................................... 7
6.1 Construction Phase ..........................................................................................................7
6.2 Operational Phase – Residential/ Commercial Uses .......................................................7
6.3 Operational Phase – General Public................................................................................ 9
6.4 Future Road Network Improvements ...............................................................................9
6.5 Future Improvement of Public Transport Infrastructure ................................................... 9
6.6 Future Improvement of Pedestrian and Cycling Infrastructure ......................................12
7. Implementation and Co-ordination of the Mobility Management Plan................................16
7.1 Construction Phase ........................................................................................................16
7.2 Occupation Phase ..........................................................................................................16
8. Monitoring of the Mobility Management Plan ........................................................................17
Appendices
A. DTO Advice Note on Mobility Management Plans
B. Letter from GoCar
1. Introduction
This Mobility Management Plan (“Plan”) has been prepared on the behalf of Castlethorn Construction
Unlimited Company (the “Developer”), who are intending to develop 2 residential blocks, with provision
made for a crèche and amenity spaces.
The site is located at Pelletstown, Ashtown, Dublin 15. The name of the site is Rathborne 2B. The site
formally accommodated, on a temporary basis, the Pelletstown Educate Together School. Since
September 2020 the school has relocated from this site to elsewhere in Pelletstown. This site is currently
not in use.
The proposed development will generally comprise of the following:
169no. residential units (9no. 1-bed, 78no. 2-bed and 12no. 3-bed apartments; 5no. 2-bed and 65no. 3-bed
duplexes) and residents’ amenity spaces (c. 301.7sqm), accommodated in 2no. buildings ranging in height
from 4 to 10 storeys.
The development proposal will also include a crèche of c. 221.9 sqm in Block 1.
Provision of all associated and ancillary site development, landscaping and boundary treatment works,
including:
Communal open space.
A total 102. car parking spaces (including 57no. surface, 9no. set down/visitor and 36no.
under croft spaces).
4.no surface level motorcycle parking spaces.
424no. bicycle parking spaces (including 108no. surface and 316no. under croft spaces).
The exact site location is shown on Waterman Moylan Drawing No. 18-119-P010.
The subject site has two access points:
1. From Ashtown Road to the west
2. From Rathborne Avenue to the east
This Mobility Management Plan covers the transport issues associated with:
(a) The construction stage of the development,
(b) The employment uses of the development,
(c) The residential element of the development,
(c) The general public visiting the development.
1
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx
2. Scope of this Mobility Management Plan
Dublin Transport Office Advice Note 2002
The Dublin Transportation Office in its Advice Note on Mobility Management Plans (July 2002) describes
Mobility Management as “a transport demand management mechanism that seeks to provide for the
transportation needs of people and goods. The aim is to reduce demand for and use of cars by increasing
the attractiveness and practicality of other modes of transport.”
This plan will consequently assess and examine the management of the typical construction traffic that will
be generated by workers attending the site and by the employment uses during the operational phase of
the development. It will also assess the residential occupancy stage, however as it would not be normal to
provide a mobility management plan for this use, and as such, only a commentary on this phase is provided.
It will also encourage the residents/general public using the development to avail of public transport by
improving awareness of public transport options and by providing information on bus routes and train
services and timetables.
The construction Management Mobility Plan will have the targets of
Promoting sustainability
Enhancing public transport use
Reducing dependency on the use of the private car for the journey to the development.
Dublin City Development Plan 2016 - 2022
Section 8.5.5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016 – 2022 advises that
‘Travel Plans may be required in certain circumstances to balance car use to the available road capacity
and to provide for mobility via more sustainable transport modes’ (See Appendix 5).)
Appendix 4.2.2 sets out the requirements for Travel Plans. It specifies that a Travel Plan for is required
when:-
‘Travel Plans may be required for proposed centres of employment, or existing centres where expansion/re-
development is proposed, which the planning authority considers to have significant trip generation and
attraction rates and where potential exists to accommodate a substantial proportion of these trips by
sustainable modes.’
Appendix 4.2.3 sets out the form and content of Travel Plans.
Mobility Management
Mobility management will be a key operational feature at Rathborne 2B SHD proposed development. The
owners will implement the Travel Plan on an ongoing basis with the objectives of promoting sustainability
and enhancing public transport.
This Travel Plan is intended to deal with the typical day-to-day operating conditions at the proposed
development. The targets set in the Plan will be achieved against the background of expanding public
transport capacity.
2
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx
3. Development Programme and Facilities
At the time of preparing this Mobility Management Plan, the proposed development is in the planning phase.
The construction programme for the site provides for an approximate opening/occupation of the
development in 2023.
A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been prepared by AWN Consulting Ltd. for
the proposed development and is enclosed under a separate cover.
As part of the CEMP and the Mobility Management Plan it is proposed to target a significant reduction in
the number of workers driving to/from the site. Personnel will be encouraged and informed of the public
transport options in the area.
3
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx
4. Mobility Management Objectives
4.1 Overall Strategy
The strategy for this Mobility Management Plan is based on the movement of people not vehicles. The
objectives of the Plan are:
(a) To endeavour to reduce the use of the private car by single occupants.
(b) To endeavour to reduce the use of the private car for the journey to the development, especially
during network peak periods.
(c) To encourage the development of more sustainable transport modes for trips to and from the
development.
(d) To increase the percentage of workers choosing to walk, cycle or travel by public transport to and
from the development. To develop an integrated approach to mobility management including public
transport, private vehicles and suppliers of commercial services accessing the site.
(e) To create an alliance with Dublin City Council, providers of public transport and tenants/owners of
other major developments to promote a sustainable transport network.
It is important to maximise opportunities to make non-car trips for the journey to/from the development and
reducing the need to use a car for other purposes can help in this regard.
4.2 Construction Mobility Management Targets – Construction Staff
Due to the proximity of the proposed site along well serviced bus routes, train services and also being well
served by Tolka Valley and Royal Canal cycle routes, it is proposed to target a significant reduction in the
number of workers driving to/from the site. A number of car parking spaces may be maintained near the
site access for VIP visitors. Personnel will be informed and encouraged to use the numerous public
transport options in the area.
The proposed development site is well served by public transport. Details are set out below:-
Train Service
The development is located approximately 220m north of the Ashtown Railway Station. Ashtown
Railway Station has been upgraded by Irish Rail to accommodate the improved suburban services
on the Dublin Connolly – Maynooth, Longford and M3 Parkway routes. On weekdays, the existing
service operates at 2 – 4 services per hour in both directions. This service provides interchange
opportunities to LUAS Green and Red lines. The Ashtown Train Station can be reached by
pedestrians in 3 minutes. See Figure 4-1 on the following page for details.
Dublin Bus Service
The proposed development site is currently served by one Dublin Bus route which services several
bus stops distributed across the Ashtown-Pelletstown LAP lands. The bus route serving the subject
bus stops is the Dublin Bus Route 120 from Parnell Street along Rathborne Avenue - River Road
and terminates in Ashtown Village. This existing service operates 2 – 5 services in both directions.
The closest bus stop in relation to the subject development site is located on River Road adjacent
to the site. See Figure 4-1 on the following page for details.
4
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx
Subject Site
Figure 4-1: Existing Public Transport, Dublin Bus stop and Ashtown Train Station location
Provision has been made to the south of the development to facilitate the relocation of the bus stop from
River Road to the North in agreement with Dublin Bus and the Bus Connects strategy.
Cycling
Cyclists can benefit from the provision of a greenway route along the Tolka Park to the north of the
development site and Royal Canal Towpath to the south of the development site. See Figure 4-2 on the
following page for details.
Subject Site
Local existing cycle network according to Google maps 2020.
Figure 4-2: Existing Cycle Network
5
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx5. Mobility Management Plan
5.1 Strategy for Travel
During construction of the development, it is proposed to implement a strategy of encouraging staff to travel
as often as possible to and from the site by modes other than the private car.
To this end, the strategy will be to encourage staff to reduce dependency on using private cars for travelling
to work and instead encouraging travel by public transport, by cycle and on foot.
The methodology to be employed to implement the strategy will include:
The provision of an extensive information service for public transport routes at a public location(s)
within the development.
The ongoing updating of public transport information adjacent to the development.
Advising company staff of tax incentives for public transport and bike to work schemes.
Encouraging a carpooling scheme.
The provision of good levels of accessibility to and serviceability of the development by public
transport modes primarily train and bus services, which link to other modes.
The location of bus stops which will continue to be a significant positive factor in the ongoing access
to public transport.
Lobbying the public transport operators to ensure the ongoing provision of a high level of service
on the public transport routes serving the development.
The ongoing updating of public transport information within the development.
Liaison with the National Transport Authority, Dublin City Council, Dublin Bus and private bus
operators.
The provisions of cycle parking at the development.
The provision of high-quality footpaths and signal-controlled pedestrian crossings in the area of the
development;
Pedestrians are well catered for in the area by way of the existing footpaths and safe pedestrian crossings.
In this regard, walking to connect to the Ashtown Train Station or bus stops will be encouraged.
6
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx6. Specific Measures
6.1 Construction Phase
On Site Parking Controls
Due to the proximity of the proposed site along well serviced bus routes, train service and also being well
served by cycle routes, it is proposed to target a significant reduction in the number of workers driving
to/from the site. Personnel will be encouraged and informed of the numerous public transport options in the
area.
Public Transport
The Main Contractor, as part of their site set up arrangements, shall appoint a Coordinator responsible for
the implementation of the Mobility Management Plan and shall carry out the following tasks as part of their
role:
The provision of an extensive information service for public transport options and routes at a public
location(s) within the development for construction workers.
The ongoing updating of public transport information adjacent to the development.
Advising company staff of tax incentives for public transport.
Cycling
For those who wish to cycle to and from the development, dedicated cycle parking will be provided for the
duration of the works within the site. Shower facilities and lockers will also be provided.
Walking
The proposed site is situated in a location where the option to rent accommodation is prevalent. It is likely
that some workers who will have the security of a fixed work location for the duration of the project will rent
locally within walking distance of the site.
6.2 Operational Phase – Residential/ Commercial Uses
A management company will be appointed by the developer to manage the development. A senior member
of staff from the management company who supports the philosophy of the Plan will be appointed to be the
Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator should be appointed within 2 months of the site being occupied. A dedicated
commuter area will be provided where travel information, timetables, access to the internet and notice
boards will be provided.
The Co-ordinator will be responsible for:-
Implementation and maintenance of the Plan.
Monitoring progress of the Plan.
Liaison with public transport operators and officers of the Planning and Transport Authorities.
Production of information reports for the Developer, the Occupier(s) and the Planning and
Transport Authorities.
7
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docxWithin the first 4 months of being appointed, the Co-ordinator shall arrange for a travel survey to be carried
out. This can be achieved by means of self-completion questionnaires, which will help to identify travel
requirements and set targets for modal split.
The information requested in the questionnaire should include:-
Resident/Staff details (address, gender, position in company, mobility restrictions).
Resident/Staff work pattern (full / part-time, shift work).
Current travel pattern.
Views on alternative modes to the private car (i.e. what would encourage them to switch to other
modes).
Traditionally, response rates to such questionnaires are relatively low and it may be necessary to encourage
residents/staff to complete and return them.
The information obtained from the survey should be entered into a database and used to formulate and
monitor the implementation of the Plan to set and review targets. These targets are to be agreed with the
Planning and Transport Authorities or their agents within 6 months of the survey being carried out.
Public Transport
Up to date local bus and train timetables will be maintained at fixed points within the buildings on the site.
Residents/Staff will be advised of their location. The Occupier(s) will provide residents with a starter travel
pack showing alternative modes of travel to the Site. Where possible, the Occupier(s) will advise visitors to
the site of alternative modes of travel to that of the private car i.e. the provision of public transport.
Provision for Cyclists
Secure parking facilities will be provided on the site for residents/staff.
Local cycle route information will be provided at fixed points within the development and residents will be
advised of their location in the Information Pack.
Car Parking
The co-ordinator will be responsible for the management of inappropriate parking within the development.
This parking management will ensure that spaces reserved for individual uses within the site, will be
accessible only to those users.
Information Updates
The co-ordinator will be responsible for the preparation of an information leaflet updating residents of any
changes to public transportation timetables in the area and keep them informed of any transport
developments of note in the area. This information should be issued to residents at a frequency of not less
than once every 12 months.
Working Practices
The co-ordinator will encourage the Occupier(s) to advertise job vacancies locally. Staff living locally will be
encouraged to walk or cycle. The benefits arising from the incentives such as the bike to work scheme will
be clearly communicated to all employees.
8
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx6.3 Operational Phase – General Public
Once the development is completed and operational, members of the general public will be encouraged to
use public transport to travel to and from the development. This will be achieved by increasing awareness
of public transport by way of public notices/advertising within the development. Public transport information
will be displayed at prominent locations within the development which will provide details on shortest routes
to the nearby bus/trains together with nearby bus/ train routes and timetables.
6.4 Future Road Network Improvements
Road Infrastructure Improvements
Current Ashtown – Pelletstown Local Area Plan transportation objectives, as per Report No. 287/2018
Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Assistant Chief Executive, are:-
Provision of hierarchical road infrastructure network
Provision of permitted linking routes north / south between Royal Canal and Tolka Valley Park and
east / west between neighbourhood centres.
Completion of the Greenway from City Centre to Ashtown
River Road Upgrade
Provision of a signalised crossing from the new pedestrian/cycle route at the embankment of Royal
Canal Park scheme, across River Road to the existing entrance to Tolka Valley Park. This crossing
is proposed as part of the Royal Canal Park scheme (ref.3069/14) and in the process of commission
as at 2nd December 2020.
6.5 Future Improvement of Public Transport Infrastructure
The National Transport Authority is making numerous improvements to the public transport in the Ashtown
– Pelletstown area and generally within the greater Dublin area. The bus element, BusConnects, includes
infrastructures and bus priority measures, improvements to fares and ticketing and redesign of the bus
network.
Some of the reasons of the renewal of the Dublin Bus Infrastructure is due to the complexity of the network,
the lack of orbital trips around Dublin, overlapping for long distances and the improvements of the rail and
Luas infrastructures.
With the new proposed infrastructure and network, it has been estimated that the population within Dublin
“can have access 18% more jobs and schools within 30minutes, compared to the existing system”.
The proposal comprises the re-organization of the existing bus routes into seven spines, which are
considered to be frequent lines “with a bus coming every 4 to 8 minutes all day, and even more frequently
at peak hours, there is always a bus coming soon”.
The BusConnects Program is summed as follow:
- Low-emission vehicle technologies
- New bus stops
- New bus livery
9
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx- Park and Ride facilities
- Simpler fare structure
- Cashless payment system
- Developing a state-of-the-art ticketing system
- “Next generation” bus corridors
The importance of the BusConnects Infrastructure system is the involvement of the M50 in the proposed
routes. Currently the public transport infrastructure along the motorway is inadequate and customers are
not able to reach part of the cities without going to the City Centre for interchange.
As part of the BusConnects proposal, there is the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), which has emerged in the
recent years as an effective cost-efficient quality system. Given its cost, flexibility and effectiveness, the
BRT shows the following characteristics:
- Modern, attractive multi-door vehicles
- Uses own BRT Lane or shared bus/BRT lane
- BRT vehicle given priority at traffic signals
- High quality stops and level boarding on and off vehicles
- Off-board ticketing (tickets purchased in advance or Leap cards)
- Conveniently located stops with optimal spacing
The proposed corridors to be developed are:
- Within the City Centre
- Blanchardstown to UCD
- Clongriffin to Tallaght
- Swords to City Centre
The proposed development will be covered by the Blanchardstown to UCD Route, which will be covered
by the new proposed BRT Infrastructure as shown in Figure 6-1, that shows the “spider-web” of the
proposed infrastructure.
BRT bus stops will be located on Navan Road which can be reached by pedestrians in 10 minutes.
10
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docxLocation of the proposed development
Figure 6.1: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Spidersweb connecting Blanchardstown to UCD
Car Sharing
Car Sharing is a mode of car rental where people can rent cars for short-middle-long time. Car Sharing
contributes to a sustainable mean of travel due to a decrease of intensive means of urban transport but
also aims to decrease the car ownership.
GoCar is a private company which provide car service booking via website/mobile app throughout the major
cities in Ireland (Dublin, Cork, Galway…). The benefits of Car Sharing include:
- Each car can be accessed by multiple drivers, 24/7 and bookable at a moment’s notice
- Reduce the requirement for private transport
- Help on reducing the number of cars on the road, traffic congestion, noise and air pollution, frees
up land traditionally used for parking spaces, and increases use of public transport, walking and
cycling
- The vehicles used are newer than the average car, and therefore more environmentally friendly
and safer.
11
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docxCurrently, there are more than 50 GoCar stations within and around Dublin, which one of them is located
on Pelletstown Avenue.
As part of the proposed development, it is intended to provide 2 No. GoCar car sharing.
6.6 Future Improvement of Pedestrian and Cycling Infrastructure
The Ashtown – Pelletstown Local Area Plan (LAP) 2014 identifies the key movement for the transport
infrastructure and proposes a series of pedestrian and cycle routes which will improve the existing
pedestrian and cycling network.
The proposed development will deliver the proposed pedestrian and cycle routes facilitating north / south
connection between Royal Canal and Tolka Valley Park and east / west connection between
neighbourhood centres. See Figure 6-2 below yellow lines shows the proposed routes.
Subject Site
Figure 6.2: Key Pedestrian & Cycle Routes - Existing & Proposed
Proposed and under construction cycle network as outlined in GDA Cycle Network Plan is shown in Figure
6-3 below.
12
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docxLocation of the proposed development
Dublin City
Centre
Figure 6.3: Proposed and under construction cycle network
Source: https://www.nationaltransport.ie/publications/strategic-planning/gda-cycle-network-plan/
13
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docxRoyal Canal Greenway
Royal Canal Greenway (cycleway and pedestrian route) along the Royal Canal towpath, was approved by
the Council, as part of the much longer Greenway from Sheriff Street Upper to Ashtown (ref.2870/15).
New cycle and pedestrian facilities are being built along the Ashtown Royal Canal as Phase 4 of the
Royal Canal Greenway Cycle & Pedestrian Route which will connect Ashtown to Dublin city centre Sheriff
Street Upper. The overall length of the scheme is 7.1 km with Phase 4 Phibsborough to Ashtown 4.3km in
length. See figure below for details.
Location of the proposed development
Figure 6.4: Royal Canal Greenway Cycle & Pedestrian Route
Source: (http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-planning-planning-news/royal-canal-greenway-part-8)
The proposed Phase 4 Royal Canal improvements are to provide greater links to existing public transport
such as the Ashtown and Broombridge Railway Stations, as well as the new Luas Cross City Terminus at
Broombridge and will assist with providing a more sustainable transport network within the City.
According to the Dublin City Council Part 8 Application published in May 2015, the existing footpath is too
narrow to accommodate both pedestrian and cyclists. To rectify this, the existing path will have to be
resurfaced and widened to accommodate 4.5m wide greenway and 1.0m wide verge. See Figure 6-5
below for details.
The latest status (July 2020) on the Royal Canal greenway is as follows:
I) Phase 2
Dublin City Council has launched the next phase of the Royal Canal Premium Cycle Route.
Phase 2 of the route is 0.75km in length and runs from Sheriff St Upper to North Strand Road.
14
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docxII) Phase 3
North Strand Road to Phibsborough Road – currently out to tender. (No update since 2019)
III) Phase 4
Phibsborough Road to Ashtown – detailed design for Phase 4a link from the greenway to
Broombridge Luas is ongoing, however a wall on the Broome Bridge approach needs
reconstruction and DCC Public Lighting (PL) has requested a PL upgrade. Design for phases 4b
& 4c (greenway main line) is ongoing. (No update since 2019)
Figure 6.5: Royal Canal Greenway Detail in the Vicinity of the Site
15
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx7. Implementation and Co-ordination of the Mobility Management
Plan
7.1 Construction Phase
It will be a condition in the tendering documents for the Contractor to provide an expanded Mobility
Management Plan based on the governing principles highlighted above.
The Contractor will be obliged to appoint a member of the site staff as a Mobility Management Co-ordinator.
The Co-ordinator’s roles in the development, implementation and management of the Plan shall include:
Promotion of the Mobility Management Plan to site workers.
Implementation of the Mobility Management Plan.
Management of the Mobility Management Plan.
Ongoing assessment of the objectives of the Plan.
In addition, the Co-ordinator will be available to liaise with local residents should any incidents or concerns
regarding construction access, traffic or parking occur.
7.2 Occupation Phase
A management company will be appointed by the developer to manage the development. The management
company will be obliged to appoint a member of the site staff as a Mobility Management Co-ordinator. The
Co-ordinator’s roles in the development, implementation and management of the Plan shall include:
• Promotion of the Mobility Management Plan to residents/staff.
• Implementation of the Mobility Management Plan.
• Management of the Mobility Management Plan.
• Ongoing assessment of the objectives of the Plan.
16
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx8. Monitoring of the Mobility Management Plan
The monitoring and review of the Plan will be the responsibility of the Co-ordinator, who will establish the
process on occupation of the buildings.
The travel survey will establish the initial modal split of residents/staff.
The Co-ordinator, in consultation with the Developer, the Occupier(s), and the Local Authority or its agents,
will agree annual targets, following completion and analysis of the resident/staff survey, for increasing the
percentage of non-car modes.
The Co-ordinator will:-
Meet with officers of the Local Authorities or its agents within a period of 6 months following occupation
of the building(s) and thereafter every 12 months to assess and review progress of the Plan and agree
objectives for the next 12 months.
Prepare and submit to senior management of the Developer, the Occupier(s) and the Local Authorities
or its agents, an annual Monitoring Report.
17
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx9. Marketing and Implementation
9.1 Residents/Staff Induction Handbook
As part of the implementation of this Plan, the Management Company will provide residents/staff at the
proposed development with a Marketing Pack and advise them on details for their Induction Handbooks.
The pack will include inter alia:
(a) The Travel Plan;
(b) Public Transport information;
(c) Benefits of the Travel Plan;
(d) Resident Travel Survey Form;
(e) Details of pedestrian facilities;
9.2 Implementation Strategy – Year 1 of Development
The implementation strategy for the Travel Plan is progressing at the time of writing.
The tasks to be undertaken following completion of the planning process include:
Developer/Agents
• Appointment of the permanent Travel Plan Co-ordinator;
• Preparation of the budget for Travel Plan;
• Preparation of the Marketing Pack.
Travel Plan
• Development of cycle facilities;
• Ascertaining demand for public transport services.
Consultant
• Technical Advice (Ongoing).
18
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docxAPPENDICES
A. DTO Advice Note on Mobility Management Plans
Appendix A
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docx______________________________________________________________________________________
DTO Advice Note Mobility Management Plans
DTO Advice Note
Mobility Management Plans
DUBLIN TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
July 2002
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DTO Advice Note Mobility Management Plans
PREAMBLE
DTO Advice Notes – what and why are they?
The DTO Advice Notes are intended as guidance for Local Authorities and
others involved in land use planning and development in the Greater
Dublin Area. The need for additional guidance on integrated land use and
transport policy was identified in A Platform for Change and is being
provided in the Advice Notes. They set out the DTO approach to various
issues within land use and transportation planning. The Advice Notes are
not issued as a fait accompli, but will be updated and revised based on
feedback received, new experience and knowledge. The DTO Advice
Notes are not Government Guidelines, have no statutory basis and are not
policy statements. The Advice Notes set out what the DTO considers to be
current best practice.
In its role as a prescribed body, the DTO monitors planning applications,
appeals and development plan policies in the GDA where these are likely
to impact significantly upon DTO Strategy. The Advice Notes set out in an
easily accessible form DTO attitudes towards various land use and
transportation issues which have been expressed by the DTO in various
reports on planning applications, appeals and development plans. The
Advice Notes will be available to Local Authorities, consultants or any other
interested parties, and will help to consolidate DTO opinion on a topic-by-
topic basis. It is intended that they will be updated and augmented over
time, and build into a volume or set of notes helping towards the
implementation of the DTO Strategy.
The Advice Notes are written to encourage debate and formulation of new
opinions and attitudes to integration of land use and transportation, which
will help to further the objectives of the Strategic Planning Guidelines and
Platform for Change. They are issued as a catalyst for discussion and
dissemination of information relevant to the sustainable development of
the GDA.
__________________________________________________________________________________ 1
July 2002______________________________________________________________________________________
DTO Advice Note Mobility Management Plans
DTO Advice Note
Mobility Management Plans
What is Mobility Management?
Mobility Management can be described
as a transport demand management
mechanism, that seeks to provide for the
transportation needs of people and
goods. It can be applied as a strategic
demand management tool or as a site-
specific (or area-specific) measure. The
aim is to reduce demand for and use of
cars by increasing the attractiveness
and practicality of other modes of
transport. and improve the attractiveness of using
public transport, cycling, walking, car-
sharing, flexible working or a
combination of these as alternatives to
What is a Mobility Management
drive-alone journeys to work. It can
Plan? consider all travel associated with the
A Mobility Management Plan (MMP) is a work-site, including business travel, fleet
management tool that brings together management, customer access and
transport and other staff and site deliveries. It should be considered as a
management issues in a coordinated dynamic process where a package of
manner. A successful plan can help measures and campaigns are identified,
competitiveness by reducing transport piloted and monitored on an on-going
costs for both the employer and staff basis.
and provide a more conducive working
environment. It normally brings together The impact of these measures should be
a package of measures tailored to the reviewed by the Local Authority and
needs of an individual work site or a business against a set of agreed targets,
collection of work sites. This package principally in relation to:
generally includes measures to promote
__________________________________________________________________________________ 1
July 2002______________________________________________________________________________________
DTO Advice Note Mobility Management Plans
• Office,
• Office-based industrial,
• Other industrial,
• Retail (large one-off stores and
town/district center
developments),
• Retail warehousing,
• Warehousing and distribution,
• Places of education.
In the case of retail developments,
mobility management plans may
include measures for employees,
• A reduction in car journeys to and customers and suppliers. Mobility
from the work site management for retail development
may require a different approach to
• An increase in the number of
mobility management for employment
people who share their journeys by
generating uses. For education uses,
car
measures may apply to staff and
• A reduction in the need to travel, students/parents and for employment
especially during the rush-hour sites such as office or industrial,
periods employees, visitors (clients, suppliers)
should be considered.
• Enabling staff to use alternative
modes of transport
Mobility management and the
A mobility management plan may take
the form of a formally published planning process
document, which outlines its measures The DTO considers mobility
and targets. Alternatively, it may simply management to be a suitable
evolve over time as different initiatives mechanism by which new
are piloted. Depending on the developments can support the
circumstances of the organisation, either objectives of sustainable development
approach can be applied. and the achievement of reduced car
dependency.
It is recognised that the preparation and
When is a Mobility Management
submission of a detailed MMP in terms of
Plan required? measures, timescales and targets may
Mobility management plans should be not be possible as an integral element of
required for developments which the an outline or detailed planning
planning authority consider may application. The DTO also recognise
generate significant trip demand. There that there are problems with
may, however, be significant variations enforceability of mobility management
to this threshold, subject to the specific plans. Further advice on overcoming
location characteristics (town/city these problems will be issued by the
centre, out of town), employment type DTO.
and work patterns (shift, standard
working day). At the initial stage of submitting the
Development for which mobility planning application, certain
management could be applied includes information on employment, trip
the following: demand, distribution and trip patterns
__________________________________________________________________________________ 2
July 2002______________________________________________________________________________________
DTO Advice Note Mobility Management Plans
may not be possible to initially The motivations for an
determine. However, the likely impact employer/developer to
of the development can be assessed in
a traffic impact assessment or an
implement mobility management
environmental impact statement, within may include:
which data pertaining to employment • The need to improve accessibility
levels, access arrangements, proposed to the worksite for employees and
junction/road modifications, trip customers, which may help in
patterns, volume and distribution would retaining staff and enhancing
be provided. company image;
• The desire to promote a more
A local authority may permit a staged flexible working environment;
approach to the provision of MMP • The need to increase staff numbers
information by the applicant – see without the need to expand site
Appendix for details. facilities or car parking provision;
• The desire to reduce costs
associated with off-site parking,
business mileage and other cost
overheads;
•
• To facilitate the intensification of
existing site use (associated with
an expansion of operations), whilst
complying with local authority
planning conditions
__________________________________________________________________________________ 3
July 2002______________________________________________________________________________________
DTO Advice Note Mobility Management Plans
Appendix – Staged Approach to preparation of MMP’s
First Stage both within and in the vicinity of
the site. The plans should clearly
On submission of the application, the identify the positioning of the
applicant should be required to submit building(s) within the site relative to
the following as part of an “outline the site boundary and proposed
mobility management plan”. access arrangements relating to all
• Estimate of the numbers of modes.
employees/ customers/ clients/ • Preparation of a statement on the
students and their likely travel nature and extent of facilities (hard
characteristics (arrival/departure measures) and initiatives (soft
times, work related travel), based measures) that will be considered
on conditions at similar for provision both within and in the
developments, the scale of the vicinity of the site, that would
development (floor areas) and facilitate and encourage the use
land use type(s); of non-car modes.
• Provision of an outline of public • An outline of the likely modal split
transport services (existing and for the following scenarios:
proposed) that serve the location
within the timeframe: • Opening year
• of the development’s • On completion of each phase
completion, or phases of its • 5 years after opening or 5 years
completion following completion of final
• within 5 years of the phase
development’s completion; The modal split targets should be
Information on future public consistent with those specified in
transport services to serve the site the Traffic Impact Assessment.
will be available from the • Outline of how MMP measures will
Integrated Framework Plan for be implemented and managed.
Land Use and Transportation.
• Preparation of a conceptual plan
indicating existing and proposed Second Stage
pedestrian and cycle routes within
As a minimum requirement, the following
the site and between the site and
measures and a commitment to their
public transport services, local
implementation should be secured
facilities such as shops and
through planning conditions and/or an
restaurants, and strategic
agreement between the local authority
pedestrian and cycle routes
and the applicant.
identified in the development plan
or already in existence. This plan • Staff Travel and Attitudinal Survey –
should also identify existing or on completion and occupation of
potential severance or safety the development or phase of the
problems associated with these development, a travel survey
links, outlining mitigation measures should be undertaken to identify
__________________________________________________________________________________ I
July 2002______________________________________________________________________________________
DTO Advice Note Mobility Management Plans
travel to work details, other travel beyond the site. Such measures
details (work related travel), may include the following:
transport options/attitudes to
o The development of a car
different modes of transport, work
sharing scheme
details, demographic details. In a
phased development, this should o A parking management
be undertaken on scheme which restricts parking
completion/occupation of each availability to specific groups
subsequent phase. such as car sharers (of
particular importance where
• Establishment of MMP co-ordinator
restrictive parking standards
and steering group within the
are applied)
organisation(s) located within the
development, through which all o Provision of car pool for use by
decisions should be made in employees during business
relation to the identification, hours – to reduce the need for
funding, promotion and car commuting
implementation of hard and soft
o Provision of a range of cycle
measures.
facilities including sheltered,
• Implementation of all hard and secure cycle parking located
soft measures identified and close to main entry points to
agreed with the local authority in buildings,
the first stage, including the
o MMP Review, at intervals (as
funding/part funding of
specified in the relevant
infrastructural measures within and
planning condition) of
implementation, by an
appointed consultant in
relation to modal split targets
and agreed measures. This
would include a repeat staff
and attitudinal survey.
__________________________________________________________________________________ II
July 2002B. Letter from GoCar
Appendix B
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docxCastlethorn Construc on Unlimited Company, Dublin, 4th December 2020 Usher House, Dundrum, Dublin 14 To Whom It May Concern, This is a le er to confirm that GoCar intends to provide two shared car club vehicles in the proposed SHD Development at Rathborne 2B, Rathborne, Ashtown, Dublin 15. GoCar representa ves have discussed the project with representa ves of Waterman Moylan, who are the Engineers for the Project, and are excited to provide a car sharing service at this loca on. It is understood that these vehicles will be located at surface level and will be accessible to residents of the new development and people living and working in the local area. GoCar will work with the eventual managers of the property to promote use of the service within the development. GoCar is Ireland’s leading car sharing service with over 60,000 members and over 800 cars and vans on fleet. Each GoCar which is placed in a community has the poten al to replace the journeys of up to 15 private cars. The Department of Housing’s Design Standards for New Apartments - Guidelines for Planning Authori es 2018 outline: “For all types of loca on, where it is sought to eliminate or reduce car parking provision, it is necessary to ensure... provision is also to be made for alterna ve mobility solu ons including facili es for car sharing club vehicles.” Carsharing is a sustainable service. By allowing mul ple people to use the same vehicle at different mes, car sharing reduces car ownership, car dependency, conges on, noise and air pollu on. It frees up land which would otherwise be used for addi onal parking spaces. Most GoCar users only use a car when necessary, and walk and use public transport more o en than car owners. By having GoCar car sharing vehicles in and near a development such as this, residents will have access to pay-as-you-go driving, in close proximity to their homes, which will increase usership of the service. I trust that this informa on is sa sfactory. For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me. Rob Kearns Head of Growth GoCar Carsharing Ltd M: 083 822 3924 E: rob.kearns@gocar.ie
Residential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docxResidential Development at Rathborne Phase 2B
Project Number: 18-119
Document Reference: 18-119r.004
M:\Projects\18\18-119 - Rathborne Phase 2B\Documents\18-119r.004 SHD Mobility Management Plan 2021-01-05 SV.docxYou can also read
