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Sustainable Travel Plan for the Exeter Campuses 2016-2020 www.exeter.ac.uk/sustainability
Contents
Foreword 1 4 Objectives and targets 14
4.1 Staff commuting targets 15
Executive summary 2
4.2 Student commuting targets 15
1 Introduction 3 4.3 Business travel targets 15
1.1 S
ustainability at the University 4.4 University transport policy targets 15
of Exeter 3
4.5 Rationale for 2016 targets 16
1.2 Sustainable policy and objectives 3
1.3 The University of Exeter campuses 4 5 Actions 17
2 The case for continuous
5.1 E
nforcing the sustainable travel
hierarchy 17
improvement 5
5.2 Supporting sustainable business travel 20
2.1 Environmental 5
5.3 Managing fleet and contractor vehicles 20
2.2 Economic 6
5.4 Communication and planning 20
2.3 Social 7
5.5 Monitoring and review 20
2.4 Technology 8
2.5 University expansion 9 6 Summary of actions 21
3 Trends in travel 10 7 Endnotes 37
3.1 Staff commuter travel 10
3.2 Student commuter travel 12
3.3 University business travel 13
Foreword
W I am delighted to introduce the Sustainable Travel Plan for the Exeter Campuses 2016-2020. The
University is justifiably proud that the majority of the targets set out in the previous sustainable
travel plan (2010-2015) have already been achieved and we continue to see a shift towards more
sustainable travel choices amongst our staff and students. This new travel plan has been produced
to build on the successes of the previous travel plan and to continue to excel in sustainable travel
planning at a local, regional and sector level.
The University of Exeter continues to stand • Creating a traffic free environment • Introducing a small fleet of electric bikes
by the objectives of the 2010-2015 travel within central campus with priority for staff.
plan to: access for cycles and pedestrians,
alongside the Forum. • Hosting a small fleet of electrically assisted
• I mprove the choice of transport options co-bikes on campus to collaborate within
and facilities available to users of the • D
eveloping a weekly schedule of city wide proposals to develop an Exeter
Exeter campuses travelling to and from health and wellbeing activities which wide e-bike network.
the University, and between its sites; are freely available to staff members
during lunch periods. • The cycle to work scheme has been
• R
educe the local, national and utilised by over 400 University staff
global environmental impact of the • C
ollaborating University projects with members between 2013 and 2016.
University’s travel; Sustrans’ active travel projects to
enhance student engagement • The University car leasing scheme for new
• E
ncourage the use of, and promote the opportunities across the University low co2 emissions vehicles has seen 262
health and wellbeing benefits, of utilising and within the Students’ Guild. leased through the scheme.
more sustainable means of transport;
• F acilitating the significant increase of • A reduction in parking permits for EX1,
• E
ncourage more sustainable ways of cycles (circa 200% since 2010) across EX2 and EX4 postcode holders.
working; the Exeter campuses.
• R
educe the impacts of travel, associated • D
eveloping a strategy to invest
with the University, on the local £70,000 to improve cycle parking,
community. shower and changing facilities across Director of Campus Services
the Exeter campuses. September 2016
Actions towards meeting these objectives
have resulted in the following successes: • D
eveloping a five year strategy to
convert 40% of service fleet vehicles to
• R
ing fenced car parking charges have electrically powered alternatives by 2020.
enabled the University to fund the
University D bus services, including its
extended evening and weekend schedule.
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Executive summary
W The Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 for the Exeter campuses summarises the University’s
commitment towards reducing the social, economic and environmental impacts of University
travel with respect to the local, national and global community.
The strategy outlines the University’s Key principles
commitment to managing the transport In compliance with the sustainable travel
generated by our organisation through hierarchy, the travel plan encourages
responsible, sustainable and ethical utilisation of the most sustainable, economical
methodology in order to meet the needs of and active means of transport where possible.
the present and leave a better environment The University therefore seeks to encourage
for future generations. travel behaviour change through offering
incentives and communicating the benefits
The objectives and targets defined by to health and wellbeing.
the strategy have been engendered to
support the movement of people and Objectives
services throughout our growing institution The University of Exeter has set four primary
whilst ensuring the immediate, local and objectives to be achieved by the year 2020.
global environment are given the highest These targets have been developed to
consideration. ensure continuous improvement is made
towards:
The targets implemented within this
document are intended to challenge
the University and encourage forward
2020
planning so the University can achieve
noticeable changes now and be prepared
STAFF COMMUTING
REDUCE SINGLE CAR OCCUPANCY
for the sustainable movements in the future.
FROM 35% (2015) TO 32% (2020)
Policy context
This travel plan has been developed in
compliance with National and Local Transport STUDENT COMMUTING
Policy: Guidance from the National Planning REDUCE SINGLE CAR OCCUPANCY
Policy Framework (NPPF), and Devon TRAVELLING TO CAMPUS
and Torbay Strategy has influenced the FROM 5% (2015) TO 3% (2020)
University strategy to integrate with the
national vision; to exploit opportunities for
the use of sustainable transport modes. TRANSPORT POLICY
Local objectives ‘to reduce congestion and IMPROVE THE UNIVERSITY’S CAR
allow for more active, healthy and inclusive PARKING POLICY TO ASSIST IN MEETING
lifestyles through the provision of sustainable THE 2020 STAFF COMMUTING TARGETS
transport alternatives’ have also been heavily
BUSINESS TRAVEL
incorporated into the development and vision
for the University’s overall strategy.
INCREASE NUMBER OF STAFF
BUSINESS TRIPS MADE BY FOOT,
BICYCLE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
2016
2 | Executive summary
1 Introduction
1.1 Sustainability at the for promoting, incentivising and encouraging to limit car park capacity. The University has
University of Exeter sustainable behaviour within transport sectors
and across the Exeter campuses.
adopted a phased approach to restricting
single vehicle occupancy travel to its
The University of Exeter is dedicated campuses through the conditions of its
to reducing the social, economic and The University Sustainability car parking policy.
environmental impacts of travel associated Policy 2015:
with the Exeter campuses. This strategy Encourages the adoption of sustainable The University recognises its responsibility
outlines the University’s commitment to travel practices by staff, students and in making further investments towards
managing the transport generated by the visitors travelling to and from University improving the permit allocation and
organisation through responsible, sustainable campuses, and works to ensure all enforcement process, improving the
and ethical methodology in order to meet University responsibilities achieve continual accessibility of public transport to the Exeter
the needs of the present and leave a better improvement in environmental performance. campus and amending policy and expenses
environment for future generations. of University parking.
The University Strategic
The objectives and targets defined by The aim of the University is to invest in and
Plan 2015:
this strategy have been engendered to facilitate the development of a sustainable
Through education and research we are
support the movement of people and travel infrastructure and amenities to ensure
aware of the ecological limits of the planet
services throughout our growing institution that all University members have access to
and promote the careful use of resources.
whilst ensuring our immediate, local and strong public transport links and supporting
Our contribution to the South West’s
global environment are given the highest road infrastructure enabling sustainable
reputation as a leader in sustainability
consideration. travel choices.
stems from both local and global activities,
encompassing climate change research to
The targets implemented by this document Low carbon commitment
staff travel initiatives.
are intended to challenge the University The University recognises its responsibility to
and encourage forward planning to achieve reduce carbon emissions and has imposed
The University Estates Strategy
noticeable changes, and be prepared for stretched and challenging targets to reduce
Extensive development projects which
sustainable movements in the future. emissions by 43% by 2020. In order to meet
have facilitated the growth of the University
these targets the University have adopted
have led to the relocation of member car
1.2 Sustainable policy parks to the outskirts of campus. Prioritising
three key approaches to:
and objectives development at the heart of campus has • Invest in new technology;
affected the University’s parking capacity;
Positive and sustainable impact is at the • Explore opportunities for renewable
reducing the total volume of parking spaces
heart of the University’s ongoing vision and energy;
to 1,513. In efforts to encourage alternative
values. The following policy sets precedent travel to campus the University has agreed • Engage with the staff and student
communities.
These approaches have been applied to
reducing the University’s associated transport
The aim of the University is to invest emissions, with the potential to make
in and facilitate the development of a
long-lasting measurable changes through
investment and engagement.
sustainable travel infrastructure.
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St Luke's, Exeter city centre and Exeter’s local for further development of the infrastructure
Exeter Campuses amenities. at St Luke’s.
The campus has a minimal road system with In recent years St Luke’s Campus has been
1.3.1 Streatham Campus one road (The Queen’s Drive) serving the reviewed through an independent travel
The Streatham Campus is one mile from central campus areas. The eastern campus plan carried out by external consultants.
Exeter city centre and is situated on the areas are served by two key perimeter roads Many actions and recommendations within
eastern slopes of the Exe Valley. It comprises (North Park Road and Rennes Drive) which St Luke’s strategy have been transposed to
250 acres of landscaped parkland containing are operated one-way. The south campus this document for both the Exeter campuses.
woodland, lakes, streams and gardens, which areas are served by a public road (Prince of The travel plan for St Luke’s can be reviewed
has been created by the University from Wales Road) and the west by two perimeter online at: www.exeter.ac.uk/sustainability/
former farm land over the last 80 years. roads (Streatham Drive and Mardon Hill). policy
The main car parking areas (for staff, visitors
A plan for continued investment towards the and postgraduate students) are situated on 1.1.3 Penryn and Falmouth
development of large infrastructure projects
across the Exeter campuses anticipates the
the fringes of central campus and can be campuses
accessed from north of Rennes Drive in
expansion of academic and non-academic The University of Exeter has two campuses
the north east corner of the campus.
buildings; and improvement to leisure areas, located in Cornwall; Penryn and Falmouth.
These are situated 0.5 and 0.8 miles from the
roads, pathways and car parks within the 1.3.2 St Luke’s Campus nearest train station in Penryn. The U1 bus
campus grounds.
The St Luke’s Campus is just over a mile service to Truro and U2 service to Redruth
Any new development project shall from the larger Streatham Campus in the both regularly serve the University campuses
incorporate modern sustainable travel options community area of Heavitree. It has front and offer regular connections to Penryn and
within the early planning stages and strive to and rear pedestrian access and is within 10 beyond. The campuses have good cycling
comply with BREEAM sustainability standards. minutes’ walk of Exeter city centre. The and pedestrian access and provide shower
campus occupies a 12 acre site which consists and changing facilities to support active travel
Access of a central grassed square surrounded by to the campus. Both institutions encourage
Streatham Campus provides strong partially cloistered pathways and a mixture students, staff and visitors to consider using
pedestrian links to residential areas and to the of academic and non-academic buildings alternative methods of transport to help
city centre and provides ample and inspiring with landscaped open areas. Access for reduce the impact of car travel on the
walkways connecting academic and service pedestrians and cyclists is available to the environment. By working in close partnership
buildings within the campus grounds. north, west and south sides of the site and with Cornwall Council and other strategic
internal pathways allow for convenient access partners. These institutions support the
The cycling access and infrastructure within between buildings. aims and objectives adopted for the Exeter
Streatham Campus is composed of traffic- campuses and endeavour to continue
free cycle routes along the length of the Exeter Central train station is within easy
developing and improving the range of travel
main road surrounding the campus (Prince of walking and cycling access, and as with the
options available to students and staff from
Wales Road) to the city centre, plus links to Streatham Campus, there is a regular bus
the universities, staff from Falmouth Exeter
the St David’s train station and the Exe Valley services to the site. Motor vehicles are
Plus and visitors to the Cornwall campuses.
National Cycle Network Route 2. generally excluded from the centre of the
The Cornwall campuses have developed an
campus although maintenance vehicles and
A strong rail network supports the University, independent travel plan for 2016-2021 which
those making deliveries may access the
with St David’s train station located under can be viewed online at: www.fxplus.ac.uk/
central areas via the wide footpaths. During
a mile from central campus. Regular bus sites/default/files/documents/green_travel_
term time the car parks are often near to full
services also connect Streatham Campus with strategy_2016_to_2021.pdf
or full to capacity, leaving minimal opportunity
4 | Introduction
2 The case for continuous
improvement
W The transport associated with Exeter University constitutes towards a fair number of the
individual journeys that are made to and within Exeter City on a daily basis. The University is
therefore susceptible to the impacts of a continually evolving city and transport network.
The University of Exeter recognises its Setting targets to reduce the number of Monitoring and recording scope three
responsibility to support, provide and cars travelling to the University campuses business emissions on a biannual basis
improve travel amenities for staff and will therefore deliver the most significant will enable the University to calculate the
students. The University actively concerns outcomes to assist the University in reducing impacts of external travel on climate change
itself with the ever evolving travel patterns carbon emissions. This will also contribute and suggest suitable reduction targets and
and behaviours across the city; and chooses towards the successes of the University’s objectives based on benchmarking results.
to take a leading role in encouraging and low carbon commitment. The University
operating sustainability. also aims to harness the full potential of low
carbon technology across all transport modes.
The University strives to provide the means
to enable each student and employee to
Figure 2: UK Transport Greenhouse Gas Emissions (TSGB0306)
make sustainable travel choices, for the Emissions by transport mode: 1990-2013
benefit of the institution, local residents, city
and wider nation. This travel plan reflects 1990
the University’s ambition to continue as
60
an influential and inspirational driver for 2013
sustainable travel.
The University’s drivers for continuing to
MtCO2e
40
identify, manage, monitor and improve the
impacts of University associated travel have
been categorised by environmental, social
20
and economic relevance.
2.1. Environmental 0
Cars and taxis Heavy goods International International Other domestic
2.1.1 Low carbon travel vehicles aviation shipping transport
Transport in the UK is responsible for over
27% of National carbon dioxide (CO2)
emission levels. National targets to reduce
emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 54% of domestic There was not much In 2013, emissions from
2050 will require a 3% annual decrease in transport greenhouse change in Heavy Goods international aviation have
domestic emissions. gas emissions were Vehicle emissions from more than doubled since
from cars and taxis, 1990 to 2013 whereas 1990. Air transport
Figure 2 demonstrates that car and taxi use down from 60% in 1990. emissions from vans movements have
Vector Open Stock & Freedesignfile
54% 13% 76%
is the highest contributor to National CO2 have increased from 8% increased by 76% over
emissions; making up 13% of all domestic in 1990 to 13% in 2013. the same period.
emissions.
Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 | 5
2.1.2 Air quality 2.2.1 Fuel costs
Several of the routes in and around Exeter The cost of both petrol and diesel has years. As a result commuting by car will have
city centre have been identified as Air Quality fluctuated considerably over the last five become more affordable and increasingly
Management Areas (AQMA’s) due to their years. However, recent figures represent competitive with the cost of sustainable travel
high congestion and pollution levels. that petrol and diesel prices have decreased alternatives. The University will continue
by approximately 6% and 2% respectively to monitor the annual fuel costs to ensure
As one of the city’s major employers of 2010 figures; and have fallen by sustainable alternatives remain an affordable
the University of Exeter recognises its approximately 20% within the last three competitor.
responsibility in reducing the levels of
congestion and road traffic associated with its
city based campuses. Car and taxi journeys
contribute 24% of the total national air Figure 3: Annual cost of petrol and diesel in the UK
pollutant emissions (28%) from domestic
transport. The University is committed to
reducing car usage for travel to the University £1.48
Petrol
campuses, and is committed to encouraging 1.50
sustainable travel options which serve the Diesel
growth of the University and support the 1.45
restricted capacity of Exeter’s road network.
The University will also work to facilitate and 1.40
encourage the use of zero emission vehicles
for commuter and business travel.
1.35
2.2. Economic 1.30
Cost (£/litre)
The Sustainable Travel Initiatives provided
by the University are currently funded by
1.25 £1.19
the ring-fenced income from staff and visitor
1.20
parking. In efforts to further incentivise
alternative means of travel and reduce
1.15
car volumes on campus the University
shall consider the financial demands and
implications at an organisational and 1.10
individual level.
1.05
1.00
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
The cost of petrol and diesel has
fallen by approximately 20% within
the last three years.
6 | The case for continuous improvement
2.3. Social The east of Exeter development will have a
viable sustainable transport network. Overall,
restrictions, sustainable travel incentives and
communications. The University regularly
2.3.1 Local authority sustainable transport will play a key role works alongside the local police to ensure
in people living more active, healthy and illegal travel and traffic behaviours surrounding
In 2011 Devon County Council and Torbay
inclusive lives in a vibrant and prosperous city. the campus are dealt with appropriately. The
Council released a comprehensive local
University however recognises that more
Transport plan (Local Transport Plan 3). Over
the next 10 years Devon and Torbay will 2.3.2 Local community can be done to resolve local issues such as
The University values the strong relationship members vehicles parked in resident areas.
need to diversify and grow the economy,
it has established with local residents and The adoption of the 2016-2020 travel plan
but just as importantly develop a low carbon
makes every effort to mitigate the associated therefore outlines the University’s intentions
transport system that offers choice and
impacts of its growing student population and commitment, as one of Exeter’s major
encourages sustainable travel behaviour.
on the individuals who reside in the employers, to building stronger relationships
To achieve Devon and Torbay’s vision, the immediate vicinity of its Exeter campuses. and communications with local resident
plan has five key objectives: Since the previous travel plan in 2010 groups and local authorities to develop
the University’s student population has collaborative solutions to issues branching
• D
eliver and support new development beyond University property and regulations.
grown by 14% to reach 17,993 students
and economic growth; The University have therefore committed
in 2015/16. To continue investments in
resident relations, the University allocated a to the actions listed in A94-A97 and A103-
rotect the existing transport network by
• P
community liaison officer in 2008 to become A104 of the actions summary (Section 6 of
making the best use of the transport asset
a first and consistent point of contact for this report).
and prioritising maintenance;
resident queries or concerns relating to the
• W
ork with communities to provide safe, University’s impact on resident areas. 2.3.3 Health and wellbeing
sustainable and low carbon transport Increased levels of physical activity have been
choices; As outlined within this chapter, the University proven to hold extensive benefits for mental
acknowledges the wider environmental, and physical health. Increasing levels of activity
• S trengthen and improve the public economic and social implications of the to 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day
transport network; travel behaviours adopted by its staff and correlates with the reduced risk of health
student members. The institution takes the problems such as Cardiovascular disease
• B
ecome the ‘place to be naturally active’. responsibility to be sensitive and reactive to (CVD), Cancer, Obesity, Diabetes, Mental
Exeter will be a focus for economic growth, these impacts on the local and immediate Health Problems and Musculoskeletal health.
supporting prosperity throughout Devon and communities. To date the University has
Torbay. It will offer new employment, new made extensive efforts to deter both staff The University of Exeter takes great
housing and maintain a high standard of living. and students from bringing their cars to the responsibility in nurturing the health and
University through the means of permit wellbeing of its staff and student members.
Exeter will be better connected with Devon,
Torbay and the rest of the UK.
The University intends to build
Transport improvements will enable the
proactive reduction of congestion and offer
stronger relationships and
sustainable and high quality travel choices.
A comprehensive cycle network and the
Devon Metro rail project will provide a high communications with local resident
groups and local authorities.
quality and efficient transport network.
Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 | 7
The University strives to develop and
promote opportunities where the weekly
2.4. Technology year plan to replace over 40% of its current
service vehicle fleet with electrically powered
recommended 2.5hrs of physical activity can 2.4.1 Electrically powered alternatives. The University will also carry
be easily incorporated within daily routines.
vehicles forward proposals to install electric vehicle
charging points to accommodate staff and
The University is invested in enhancing the Since the release of the 2010 travel plan, the
visitors bringing Electric cars to campus. The
safety and convenience of walking and cycling UK has seen a significant rise in the popularity
University will continue to investigate the
to its campuses through the development of electrically powered vehicles: In 2015 the
future of EV and ensure its systems are in
of facilities and infrastructure. It strives to number of EV vehicles registered in the UK
line with advancing charging technology.
eliminate, as much as possible, the barriers saw a dramatic rise to 2,400 per calendar
month, from just 500 per calendar month in
associated with active travel and utilises travel
2.4.2 Smartcard ticketing
policy, engagement opportunities and external 2014. The reported cost effectiveness and
support frameworks to encourage the growth energy and carbon efficiency of the vehicles The University of Exeter is committed
of pedestrian and cycling communities. have led to an increase in EV sales and to engaging with new technologies, and
manufacture with 56,000 UK purchases in recognises the significance these can have
The University is committed to nurturing the 2015. Estimated figures have predicted that in breaking common barriers to sustainable
physical and emotional wellbeing of members the UK roads may see an increase of over travel. Convenience of contactless and
and employees for the benefit of Individuals 50x current EV volumes by 2020. Bluetooth technologies provide the options
and the University. The University therefore for smarter and cashless travel. It also enables
provides the support and the environment The University recognises the rising trends the University to accurately study passenger
for members to keep active, take time out, in EV use and the associated sustainability travel behaviour in public transportation
and build healthy connections and flourish, benefits; with saving of six tonnes of CO2 systems and ensure further incentives are
in order to achieve their full potential. compared to a petrol run family vehicle and put in place, where possible, to encourage
running costs as little as 3p per mile. The sustainable travel.
2.3.4 Safety and security University have therefore adopted a five
The University recognises that restrictions
to safety and security can act as a significant
barrier to the uptake of active travel to its
campuses. Improved road safety, adequate
lighting and secure cycle storage are some
of the small improvements the University
is committed to making in support of
The University have adopted a five
sustainable travel behaviours. Commitments
to assuring cycle shelters are accompanied
year plan to replace 40% of its
by high quality CCTV and improvements to current service vehicle fleet with
shower and storage facilities are actions which
the University plan to carry forward as part of electrically powered alternatives.
assuring safety and security within this travel
plan period.
8 | The case for continuous improvement2.5. University 5k
Figure 4: Predicted growth in staff population
expansion Predicted rise in staff numbers
Since 2010 the University has demonstrated
its commitment to the growth and 4k
expansion of the institution through large
scale developments to central campus and
beyond. This has paved the way for increased
employment opportunities for staff, and a 3k
Number of staff (thousands)
year-on-year higher capacity for students.
The University acknowledges that a rise in its
member population has resultant implications
2k
on local traffic and transport movements.
The University is committed to working
alongside its key stakeholders and local
authorities to mitigate the increased demand
1k
for travel imposed by its new and existing
members.
The University have predicted the growth
0
of the institution based on the University 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Estates Strategy and the trends in member
expansion since 2010. Figures 4 and 5
demonstrate the expected rise of members
to be in regular attendance to the Exeter Figure 5: Predicted growth in student population
campuses until 2020. 25k
Predicted rise in student numbers
Exeter campuses (Total)
Exeter (St Luke’s) 20k
Number of students (thousands)
Exeter (Streatham)
Cornwall campuses (Total) 15k
10k
5k
0
2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 | 93 Trends in travel
W The University of Exeter is committed to the close monitoring of staff, student and visitor travel
behaviours. The trends of the previous five years of travel have revealed key achievements along
with areas of further investment, which have been translated into the University’s actions, targets
and future objectives.
3.1. Staff commuter Figure 6: Staff travel modal split
travel Walk/jog/run
The travel behaviours and attitudes of staff Cycle
members are reviewed annually through 35% 35.5%
a staff travel to work survey for the Exeter 41% 39%
44% 45% Train
campuses. Results of these surveys
investigate the travel modes adopted by Bus
staff members. The results of years 2007- 9.5%
11% Motorcycle
2012 were collected from staff travel to
13% 15%
work tally/ surveys, released in October 11% 11% 8.5%
7% Car share
of each year. The results from 2015 5% 7%
were also collected from an October run 7% 6% 10% 6%
7% Driving a car/van alone
travel to work survey; this recent survey 9% 8% 8% 14%
divided questions into summer and winter 11% 13% Other
travel habits, from which an average has 6% 11% 10%
been equated.
22% 22% 24.5%
21% 18%
18%
3.1.1 Staff modal split:
Five year progress 2007 2008 2009 2010/11 2012/13 2015/16
summary
Travel survey results indicate that whilst
the University’s expansion has resulted in
a rise in its staff member population, the
level of uptake of sustainable travel modes
There has been an increase in University
has remained consistently high over
the past five years; as supported by the
staff using sustainable travel modes to
64% uptake of sustainable travel modes
evidenced in the 2010 and 2015 travel
get to work.
surveys (see Figure 6).
10 | Trends in travelThe 2015 results outline the rise and fall in Figure 7: University of Exeter staff modal performance against leading universities (staff)*
sustainable travel use between summer and
4%
winter periods from 66% uptake in summer Walk/jog/run
and a drop of 4% during winter periods. This
22.9% Cycle
closely corresponds to the increase in staff
35.5%
walking and cycling during summer months. Train
44% 49% 52%
55%
Since the significant decrease (9%) in single 13%
Bus
vehicle occupancy between 2008 and 2010
the percentage of staff travelling to campus 9.5%
Motorcycle
by car alone has remained fairly consistent
8.5% 21.5% 3%
at around 35% (representing approximately Car share
840 staff members). 12% 11%
7% 5% 15%
4% Driving a car/van alone
10%
3.1.2 Staff modal split: 14% 6% 10% 8%
Other
Performance against 6.8%
11% 18% 4%
11%
leading higher education 9% * People & Planet
institutions
5%
24.5% 23% 6%
18%
14% 12%
The University of Exeter’s sustainable 9%
travel performance has been compared University Plymouth Worcester Manches- Bourne- University
with results and targets of other leading of Exeter (2013) (2013) ter Met mouth Central
(2015) (2013) University Lancashire
higher education travel plans. (2012) (2013)
With the second highest percentage
uptake of sustainable transport modes
Figure 8: University of Exeter performance against leading universities (staff) – single car occupancy
of the five comparative universities, the
figures present Exeter to be a leader in
University of Exeter (2015)
sustainable travel performance, with
35.5%
current performance exceeding targets
of similar institutions by over 10%.
Plymouth (2013) 22.9%
Worcester (2013) 55.0%
Manchester Met (2013) 44.0%
Bournemouth University (2012)
49.0%
University Central Lancashire
(2013) 52.0%
The figures present Exeter to be a
leader in sustainable travel performance.
Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 | 113.2. Student commuter Figure 9: Mode of transport utilised by students travelling from their term time address to
travel
the University campuses in 2015
The student travel survey has allowed Walk/jog/run 71.8%
for reporting on the adopted transport
modes for students travelling to the Exeter Cycle 7.0%
campuses over the past six years. These
Train 4.5%
results represent the feedback which has
been received from the annual student Bus 8.7%
travel surveys.
Motorcycle 0%
3.2.1 Student modal split
Car share 2.6%
Student travel: Term time address
to University campuses Driving a car/van alone 5.0%
Feedback from the 2015 student travel survey
report that 5% of all undergraduate and Other 0.4%
postgraduate University students commute
to University by car alone. The University’s
target to achieve 3% students travelling to
campus by car alone by 2015 has not been Figure 10: Mode of transport utilised by students travelling from their home address to
reached. It is therefore suggested that this term time address in 2014
reasonable target remains in place, and that
best efforts and investments are adopted to
Walk/jog/run 6.0%
help reach the suggested 3% by 2020.
Cycle 0%
3.2.2 Home address to term time
address Train 36.0%
The majority of students (including UK,
EU and international students) travel from Bus 3.0%
their home to their term time address by
train (36%), closely followed by air travel Motorcycle 0%
(27%) which correlates with the proportion
Car share 4.0%
of international students at the University.
Currently 16% of students drive in a car Driving a car/van alone 16.0%
alone from their home address to their
term time address (see Figure 10). Fly 27.0%
Other 8.0%
The University is hoping to reduce the amount
of students travelling to the campus during
term time by car alone to 3%.
12 | Trends in travel3.3. University business Figure 11: University business travel carbon emissions breakdown by travel mode 2013/14
travel
Fleet 199 (tonnes)
The total emissions resulting from University
of Exeter business travel in 2013/14 was Grey Fleet 106 (tonnes)
2,439 tonnes, the majority of which were
attributed to air travel (see Figure 11 for Flights 2,007 (tonnes)
a breakdown by mode). The amount of
carbon emitted was calculated using a range Rail 110 (tonnes)
of University records and the Guidelines to
Defra/DECC Green House Gas Conversion Bus 4 (tonnes)
Factors for Company Reporting (2009).
Coach 4 (tonnes)
The University prides itself in being an
international University and as such air Taxi 12 (tonnes)
travel is an important business requirement.
The breakdown of domestic to long haul Underground 0.01 (tonnes)
flights is outlined in Figure 12. This figure
Tram 0.1 (tonnes)
demonstrates that approximately 2%
of business air travel is constituted from
Ferry 0.3 (tonnes)
domestic flights. The University is committed
to decreasing this further and a list of actions
towards decreasing air travel, and in particular
domestic air travel is listed in A64-A67 of the
Figure 12: Breakdown of air journeys made for University business travel
University summary of actions (see Section 6
of this report).
Domestic 57 (tonnes)
Short-haul 294 (tonnes)
Approximately Long-haul 1,655 (tonnes)
2% of business
air travel is
constituted from
domestic flights.
The University
is committed to
decreasing this
further.
Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 | 134 Objectives and targets
W The University takes great pride in its ongoing commitment
to meeting sustainable travel targets and objectives set out by
the 2010-2015 sustainable travel plan. 86% of the actions listed
within the previous plan have been successfully carried out.
The continuing objectives of the previous travel plan are:
• I mprove the choice of transport options and facilities available to users of the
Exeter campuses travelling to and from the University, and between its sites; 86% of the actions
• R
educe the local, national and global environmental impact of the
University’s travel;
listed within the
• E
ncourage the use of, and promote the health and wellbeing benefits,
previous plan have
of utilising more sustainable means of transport; been successfully
• Encourage more sustainable ways of working;
carried out.
• Reduce the impacts of travel, associated with the University, on the
local community.
2020
STAFF COMMUTING
REDUCE SINGLE CAR OCCUPANCY
FROM 35% (2015) TO 32% (2020)
STUDENT COMMUTING
REDUCE SINGLE CAR OCCUPANCY
TRAVELLING TO CAMPUS
FROM 5% (2015) TO 3% (2020)
TRANSPORT POLICY
IMPROVE THE UNIVERSITY’S CAR
PARKING POLICY TO ASSIST IN MEETING
THE 2020 STAFF COMMUTING TARGETS
BUSINESS TRAVEL
INCREASE NUMBER OF STAFF
BUSINESS TRIPS MADE BY FOOT,
BICYCLE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
2016
14 | Objectives and targets2016
4.1. Staff commuting
targets 4.3. Business travel
To reduce single car occupancy targets
staff commuting from 35% (2015)
To increase the number of staff
to 32% (2020)
business trips made by foot,
Key objectives: bicycle and public transport
• T
o promote and encourage uptake of
Key objectives:
the University car share scheme.
• T
o investigate the potential for electric
• T
o introduce new means of sustainable vehicles
business travel. on campus and develop a five year plan.
• T
o provide access to a wider range of
alternative (sustainable) transport means
from the Exeter campuses.
• D
evelop and promote a car sharing
scheme/programme specifically to
4.2. Student commuting accommodate business travel.
targets
To reduce student commuting
single car occupancy from
5% (2015) to 3% (2020) 4.4. University
transport policy
Key objectives:
To improve the University’s
• T
o invest in walking and cycling routes to car parking policy to assist
and around campus, and actively promote
in meeting the 2020 staff
these routes amongst students.
commuting targets (SVO
• To make cycling more accessible to to 32% by 2020)
students through the facilitation of second
hand cycle sales at the Exeter campuses, Key objectives:
and the promotion of cycling incentives • U
tilise the monthly Campus
and local routes. Environmental Management Group
• T
o actively promote the financial, health (CEMG) as an opportunity to monitor
and wellbeing benefits of walking and and discuss the University’s policies
cycling to students. surrounding sustainable travel.
• T
o develop a University policy
surrounding safety and security of
2020 travel modes.
Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 | 154.5. Rationale for 2016 in continuation of single car occupancy The 2016-2020 travel plan has therefore
targets performance in order to benchmark the
University’s achievement against other higher
heavily considered the UK guidelines for
setting SMART (Specific, Measurable,
Previously, the University of Exeter travel education institutions. Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound) targets.
plan has followed the standard higher This had led to the reviewed target of 32%
education framework for setting its travel The previous targets, set as a foundation for (staff) and a rolling target of 3% (students).
targets. Sustainable travel performance has the 2010-2015 travel plans, were stretched We hope for these to be both realistic and
been monitored by single car occupancy at 30% (staff) and 3% (students) with the aspirational for the University of Exeter. For
performance which provides data and targets intention of challenging the University’s efforts the period of this travel plan the University
which are comparable against other higher to encourage sustainable modes of travel. has listed key objectives that should be
education institutions. Despite performing well against baseline data prioritised for meeting these targets. Closer
from 2007-2017 and 2010-2015 travel plans details of these objectives are listed within the
The targets proposed for the 2016/20 (Figure 13), the University has struggled to summary of actions (Section 6 of this report).
travel plan have therefore been developed meet the stretched aims for sustainable travel.
Figure 13: 2018 targets for top 10 sustainable universities (People & Planet)
Walk/jog/run
Cycle
39.1% 42%
47%
Train
56%
70% Bus
Motorcycle
21.5% 14%
15%
Car share
12%
12.8% 8% Driving a car/van alone
5%
4.7% 12%
44%
12% Other
30% 6%
22%
14% 12%
Plymouth (2017) Worcester Manchester Met Bournemouth University Central
(2018) (2018) University (2018) Lancashire (2018)
The University has reviewed its targets in
line with the UK SMART (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound) guidelines.
16 | Objectives and targets5 Actions
W The Sustainable Travel Plan for the Exeter campuses 2010-2015 made reference to
103 actions which the University were committed to completing to meet targets set within
the document. The University takes pride that 86% of these actions were successfully
completed within the travel plan period.
66% of the actions of the previous travel plan have been 5.1. Enforcing the sustainable
carried forward due to their effectiveness and success in
influencing sustainable travel behaviour change over the past
travel hierarchy
five years. These actions will be continued in the effort to meet The sustainable travel hierarchy is the foundation on which
the reviewed travel plan targets for 2020. the sustainable travel plan has been developed. The University
is highly committed to encouraging the highest possible
In addition 44 new actions have been proposed to strengthen the percentage of staff, students and visitors traveling via the
University’s continued efforts towards achieving more sustainable most sustainable modes of transport.
travel and challenge the University to meet stringent targets for 2020. An
introduction to actions for 2016-2020 can be found overleaf in Figure 14.
Least sustainable Most sustainable
Car use Car sharing Public transport Cycling Walking
The University aspires The University aspires to The University is heavily The University strongly The University
to lower commuter lower travel emissions invested in providing supports its growing recognise the extensive
emissions and therefore and congestion associated strong public transport community of cycling health, wellbeing and
continually reviews and with single occupancy links to the Exeter commuters and takes environmental benefits
reinvests car parking car use through the campuses. The subsidised pride in the carbon and that coincide with walking
revenue into incentives promotion of the D bus and minibus traffic reduction benefits to campus.
to discourage single University’s Liftshare services provide links which correspond with
occupancy vehicle use car sharing group. with the city centre and increased cycle travel.
and encourage sustainable local rail stations.
travel behaviours.
Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 | 17Figure 14: Introduction to actions for 2016-2020 (full summary of actions in Section 6).
Car use Car sharing Public transport
In efforts to discourage single In efforts to encourage single In efforts to encourage
occupancy drivers and improve occupancy drivers to participate uptake of public transport
commuter associated emissions in group car sharing the the University shall:
the University shall: University shall:
Continue to:
Continue to: Continue to:
• S ubsidise the Stagecoach D bus
• Enforce University car parking • P
rovide an emergency ride home service to provide 15 minute and
restrictions for EX1, EX2 and scheme for staff. extended evening service to the
EX4 postcode holders. Exeter campuses.
• O
ffer free parking permits and
• Correlate parking charges with priority parking spaces to all • P
rovide an early morning minibus
vehicle carbon emissions. active car sharing teams. service for staff and minibus
shuttle service to and from
Exeter St David’s train station.
And shall furthermore: And shall furthermore:
• Develop a network of electric • Introduce registration to University
And shall furthermore:
vehicle charging points within staff Liftshare as a mandatory field
and visitor parking spaces across within the University car parking • E
xplore opportunities for
the Exeter campuses. permit application process. connecting a wider proportion
of the City to the University
• Make improvements to the
campuses through improvements
University’s Car Parking Policy A breakdown of all actions to encourage car to bus services.
to assist in meeting 2020 staff sharing are listed in A10-A14 of the actions
commuting targets. summary. • Integrate real time bus information
into electronic display screens and
the iExeter app.
A breakdown of all actions relating to car use
are listed in A1-A16 of the actions summary.
A breakdown of all actions to promote public
transport are listed in A37-A58 of the actions
summary.
18 | Actions2016
Cycling Walking
In efforts to encourage travel by In efforts to encourage travel
bicycle the University shall: and commuting by foot the
University shall:
Continue to:
Continue to:
• P
romote the facilities and incentives
that continually encourage and • P
rovide information on walking
support the University’s cycling routes across the city and
community. campuses.
• M
aintain walkways and pedestrian
areas on campus to high quality
And shall furthermore:
standards.
• Include the Exeter campuses within
the city’s developing network
of e-bikes and provide hire and And shall furthermore:
docking stations on site.
• Investigate the pedestrian safety
• D
evelop a regular point of contact with in shared areas and crossing
for cycling information and issues points on campus.
reporting.
• Improve accessibility to social led
• Improve route information for safe walks on campus, to involve wider
and direct links between the Exeter staff audiences.
Campuses and St David’s Station.
A breakdown of all actions to promote walking
A breakdown of all actions to promote cycling are listed in A59-A63 of the actions summary.
are listed in A17-A32 of the actions summary.
2020
Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 | 195.2. Supporting 5.3. Managing fleet and 5.5. Monitoring
sustainable contractor vehicles and review
business travel The University has developed a five year To review the success of the travel plan and
The University of Exeter recognises its replacement strategy to replace current monitor the progress towards aspiring targets
responsibility to provide viable and sustainable fleet vehicles with new electric models. A the University shall:
alternatives to carbon intensive business total of 20 new electric vehicles are schedules
• Continue to conduct annual staff and
travel from campus. The following key to be leased or purchased in the next four
student commuter travel surveys.
actions have been proposed in order to years – totalling more than 40% of the
achieve the objectives: reduce the need to Campus Services vehicle fleet. • Identify targets and to monitor, evaluate
travel, encourage uptake of sustainable travel and report on the effectiveness of the
A breakdown of all actions to improve the
modes, and lower scope three emissions sustainability of fleet and contractor travel is
travel plan.
associated with business travel: listed in A86-A89 of the actions summary. • Analyse, review and produce annual
• Improve the choice of business travel management reports on the successes of
modes made available from campus by 5.4. Communication implementing sustainable travel measures
introducing electric pool cars and cycles. and planning including subsequent carbon emissions
savings.
• Improve the off campus travel booking Within the next four years the University
system to encourage sustainable travel plans to develop the way it communicates
decisions for members travelling beyond and interacts with its members to promote
the Exeter campuses in order to lower sustainable travel incentives. The University is
University associated CO2 emissions. looking to improve the quantity and quality of
A breakdown of all actions to promote sustainable information released to members and active
business travel is listed in A64-A82 of the actions engagement delivered across the Exeter
summary. campuses to influence positive sustainable
travel behaviour, actions include:
• T
o improve the content and navigation
The University within the sustainable travel webpages.
• To improve the accessibility of public travel
plans to develop information through displaying real time
information across campus and within the
the way it University’s iExeter mobile app.
communicates A breakdown of all actions to improve sustainable
travel communications is listed in A98-A110 of the
and interacts actions summary.
with its members
to promote
sustainable travel
incentives.
20 | Actions6 Summary of actions
Action will assist in meeting the target to:
Reduce Reduce To increase Conduct
percentage percentage the number a review
of staff of students of staff of third
New (N) or travelling by travelling by business trips party
continued car alone to car alone to made by travel
(C) action the Exeter the Exeter foot, bicycle to the
from 2015 campuses campuses and public campuses
Ref travel plan Action Who When transport
CAR USE
Car (personal)
A1 C To continue to reinvest Campus Ongoing Yes Yes Yes Yes
car parking revenue into Services,
delivering sustainable CEMG and
transport initiatives Sustainable
Transport
Officer
A2 N Enforce University car CEMG, Ongoing Yes Yes
parking restrictions for EX1, Estate
EX2 and EX4 postcode Patrol and
holders Sustainable
Transport
Officer
A3 N To annually document and CEMG and Annually Yes
publish the income produced Sustainable (Sept)
through University parking Transport
permits and the CEMG Officer
plan for reinvestment in
sustainable travel
Car parking
A4 N To make improvements to CEMG, Jul-17 Yes
the University’s Car Parking Estate
Policy to assist in meeting Patrol and
2020 staff commuting targets Sustainable
(SVO to 32% by 2020) Transport
Officer
A5 N Conduct a review of car Sustainable May-17 Yes Yes
parking provision and permit Transport
allocation across the Exeter Officer and
campuses Estate Patrol
A6 C Continuation of Authority to Sustainable Ongoing Yes
Park (AtP) permits (entitling Transport
holders to a discounted rate Officer and
on daily ‘pay and display’ Estate Patrol
parking tickets)
Staff and Student travel to work modes Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 | 21Action will assist in meeting the target to:
Reduce Reduce To increase Conduct
percentage percentage the number a review
of staff of students of staff of third
New (N) or travelling by travelling by business trips party
continued car alone to car alone to made by travel
(C) action the Exeter the Exeter foot, bicycle to the
from 2015 campuses campuses and public campuses
Ref travel plan Action Who When transport
A7 C Continue to correlate parking Campus Ongoing Yes Yes Yes
charges with vehicle carbon Services
emissions
A8 C To review and increase Campus Ongoing Yes Yes
parking charges on a Services
regular basis to ensure they
continually reflect the true
economic cost of parking
A9 N To develop a network of Sustainable Jul-20 Yes
electric vehicle charging Transport
points within staff and visitor Officer
parking spaces across the and Estate
Exeter campuses Services
Car sharing
A10 C Continue the emergency ride Estate Patrol Ongoing Yes Yes
home scheme for staff (Car Parking
Office)
A11 C To regularly promote Sustainable Annually Yes Yes
commuter and business car Transport (January)
sharing opportunities to staff Officer
and students through events
and communication channels
A12 N To introduce the registration Car Parking Jan-17 Yes Yes Yes
to University Liftshare as a Office
mandatory field within the
application process for any
University car parking permit
A13 C To annually review and Campus Annually Yes Yes
increase numbers of car Services (Oct)
sharing spaces on campus to
accommodate for growing
demand
A14 C To encourage car sharing Sustainable Ongoing Yes Yes Yes Yes
between the Exeter and Transport
Cornwall campuses through Officer;
the use of University of Liftshare
Exeter Liftshare and journey helpdesk
planner websites
22 | Summary of actions Staff and Student travel to work modesAction will assist in meeting the target to:
Reduce Reduce To increase Conduct
percentage percentage the number a review
of staff of students of staff of third
New (N) or travelling by travelling by business trips party
continued car alone to car alone to made by travel
(C) action the Exeter the Exeter foot, bicycle to the
from 2015 campuses campuses and public campuses
Ref travel plan Action Who When transport
Car clubs
A15 C Promote local car club Sustainable Ongoing Yes Yes Yes Yes
schemes Transport
Officer
A16 N To investigate the feasibility Campus Jan-19 Yes Yes Yes Yes
of installing a pay-as-you-go Services and
car hire point on the Exeter Engineering
campuses, making electric/ and Direct
hybrid vehicles readily Works
available for staff/student/
visitor hire
CYCLING
A17 C To promote the facilities Sustainable Annually Yes Yes Yes Yes
and incentives provided by Transport
the University that continue Officer
to encourage and support
the University’s cycling
community
A18 N To conduct a bi-annual review Sustainable Bi-annually Yes Yes Yes Yes
of cycle numbers on campus Transport (Feb and
and report demand for Officer Oct)
additional storage to CEMG
A19 C To continue to install new, Engineering Ongoing Yes Yes Yes
high quality cycle parking and Estate
facilities in appropriate Services
locations on the Exeter
campuses as demand arises
A20 C To continue to provide CEMG; Following Yes
ample, high quality cycle Sustainable bi-annual
parking facilities at University Transport facilities
halls of residences to facilitate Officer; review
for the growing student Residences
cycling community
Sustainable Travel Plan 2016-2020 | 23Action will assist in meeting the target to:
Reduce Reduce To increase Conduct
percentage percentage the number a review
of staff of students of staff of third
New (N) or travelling by travelling by business trips party
continued car alone to car alone to made by travel
(C) action the Exeter the Exeter foot, bicycle to the
from 2015 campuses campuses and public campuses
Ref travel plan Action Who When transport
A21 C To work in collaboration with Sustainable Annually Yes Yes Yes Yes
local cycle providers and Transport
charities to provide cycling Officer
incentives for the University
A22 C To facilitate sales of new Sustainable Annually Yes Yes Yes Yes
and second hand bikes from Transport (Sept)
local cycle organisations to Officer
University staff and students
A23 C To improve accessibility to Sustainable Bi-annually Yes Yes Yes
the University’s pool bike Transport (Feb and
system and review the Officer Oct)
potential for hosting pool
bikes on the University’s
Streatham Campus
A24 C To carry out regular upkeep Sustainable Annually Yes Yes Yes Yes
and maintenance of shower Transport (Aug)
and locker facilities on the Officer and
Exeter campuses, and identify Director
where demand exists to of Estate
install and improve additional Services
facilities
A25 C To consider the permeability CEMG and Ongoing Yes Yes Yes
for cycling alongside current Director
and future infrastructure of Campus
developments Services
A26 C To review road infrastructure CEMG and Annually Yes Yes Yes Yes
on campus, with the view Sustainable (Oct)
of prioritising safe and Transport
convenient routes for cycling Officer
A27 N To promote the Sustainable Annually Yes Yes Yes
environmental and health Transport (Sept)
and wellbeing benefits of Officer
cycling to University staff and
students
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