Steps and phasing

This page sets out a suggested approach to phasing.

The steps have been identified as short, medium, and long term and it is suggested that broadly these time-scales are:

Strategic connections

Develop design for Cycle Cheltway Bishop’s Cleeve to Gloucester
Develop design and business case for Junction 10 all movements
Undertake study of economic benefits of rail service enhancements
Develop brief for the development of a comprehensive masterplan for the station
In conjunction with the next stage of the joint core strategy and LTP4 develop a Central Severn Vale wide approach to delivering transformational public / shared transport - working with public transport operators and considering the implications from disruptive technologies

Deliver Cycle Cheltway Bishop’s Cleeve to Gloucester
Commence delivery of Junction 10 all movements
Develop comprehensive masterplan for station
Explore high level options and benefits for improved road/rail connection to Oxford/ Cambridge corridor

Deliver station masterplan

Agree delivery approach for speed limit plan (i.e. number of phase, geography and approach to signing and measures)
Develop list of local cycle improvements with local groups and funding pot to support ongoing delivery. List should be a live document and reviewed annually.
Develop prioritised list of locations for public realm improvements which focus on the Town Centre and Local Centres
Map all activities which impact on street quality and design and develop plan to align those activities with the principles of Liveable Streets
Establish a pot of money for community led street based projects online application process and publicise. This should include cycle parking and seating
Establish a design review panel and agree an approach to design review of transport projects

Deliver a speed limit plan
Deliver local cycle improvements using funding or through development as opportunities arise
Deliver public realm enhancements following prioritised list or through development
Implement changes, as required, to current activities/street design approaches to ensure delivery of Liveable Streets
Establish programme of improved crossing facilities and side road treatments on Main Streets

Continue to deliver local cycle improvements
Continue to deliver public realm enhancements
Continue to deliver improved crossing facilities and side road treatments on Main Streets

Develop first phase of Cycle Cheltway Network, including connection between Bishop’s Cleeve and Gloucester

Develop options for the consolidation of the town centre interchange, routing and public realm and identify preferred option
Work with bus operators to explore joint working arrangements including an advanced partnership
Develop options for park and interchange locations and delivery plan

Develop brief for architecturally excellent interchange design and procure design team
Commence delivery of new an/or improved park and interchange sites
Develop programme for the delivery of interchange improvements in Local Centres and Micro-hubs
Formalise working arrangements with bus operators

Establish a Cheltenham Active Travel brand for marketing and communications activities, to include programmes for raising awareness of existing and new infrastructure and services
Develop materials and a programme of events to be used for awareness-raising at new developments
Establish travel planning activities at the outset for new developments
Plan a calendar of annual events to promote active and sustainable travel
Establish a framework to support community-led events
Establish partnerships with other stakeholders including bus and train operators to develop incentives to trial public transport, including taster tickets and mobility credits

Develop a portal under the Cheltenham Active Travel brand to act as a one-stop shop for all travel and journey planning information
Establish a Cheltenham Ciclovia as part of the annual calendar of events
Deliver innovative ticketing solutions, including making tickets to Cheltenham’s cultural and sporting festivals function as public transport tickets

Map all data sources which are held by the County Council/ Borough Council and which relate to travel and establish route map to providing this data in an open format
Establish a programme for improved data collection in particular for walking, cycling, and bus travel
Undertake a study to identify how the charging network should be expanded within Cheltenham to stimulate the move to EV
Continue delivery of an expanded charging network to stimulate the move to EV

Provide public sector data in an open format
Implement programme for improved data collection in particular for walking, cycling, and bus travel
Continue delivery of an expanded charging network to stimulate the move to EV
Deliver multi-operator ticketing
Develop a clear policy and implementation plan for ensuring that the advent of CAVs increases the number of vehicles that are shared and does not undermine the primary objective of reducing motorised vehicle use