Building Leeds’ Cycling Culture

Talk by Pete Zanzoterra for the Institution of Civil Engineers. Search http://tgrg.wordpress.com/ for a write-up .

Transcript

1. Building Leeds’ Cycling Culture and the CityConnect programme Pete Zanzottera 2nd July 2014
2. | There is some cycling in Leeds already Presentation date 2
3. | Cycling socialises my neighbourhood Presentation date 3
4. | Quite a lot of cyclists can’t wait to get out of Leeds
5. | Presentation date 5 Many start cycling
6. | Presentation date 6 • Poor continuous network • Vehicles parked in cycle lanes • Conflict with vehicles • Aggressive driving • Inconsistent policing • Low ambition – until recently But few complete the journey
7. | Will the Tour de France change anything? Presentation date Presentation title: Insert > Header & Footer and Apply to All 7
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9. | The CityConnect programme
10. | CityConnect
11. | Elements • 24km largely segregated superhighway – Bradford to East Leeds • 20mph zones around the route to enhance access • Resurfacing canal tow path Leeds to Shipley • Design of Leeds City Centre loop for future network development • Cycle Parking • Communication and engagement • Monitoring • Walking project
12. | Timescales January – July 2014 • Consultation programme • Start canal tow path resurfacing • City centre cycle storage July – later 2014 • Procurement of contractor • Management of Traffic Regulation Orders Late 2014 to summer 2015 • Construction • Early engagement to cycle using tow path 2015/16 • Events, activities, training around use of new facilities
13. | Consultation
14. | Why do we consult?
15. | Why Consult • Minimising Objections • We have to do it • Talking to Frontages • Statutory Consultees • Elected Officials • Crowd sourced options • Talking to Future users • Ongoing conversation • Building Trust Statutory Consultation Participatory Engagement We realised that there were different types of consultation with quite different aims
16. | Understanding our stakeholders, loving our partners
17. | Loving partners • Involvement of partners in the bid • Informal pre-consultation events, keeping in touch • Advisory Group
18. | Mapping stakeholders Public Cycling Transport Media Businesses Communities Government MPs Cllrs Officers Press Officers Radio newspapers LCAG Operators Shops Cycle instructors Internal Comms Sustrans Walking Health & Education Schools surgeries Hospitals Fire Brigade Police Groups Churches Mosques Frontages Ramblers Living streets Project Team Partners Disseminators Informed
19. | Mapping stakeholders Project Team Partners Disseminators Informed Public Cycling Transport Media Businesses Communities Government MPs Cllrs L.A. Officers Press Officers Radio newspapers LCC Operators Cycle instructors Sustrans Walking Health & Education surgeries Hospitals Fire Brigade Police Frontages Ramblers Living streets “Community Organisers” – local bloggers etc GPs & Health Centres Tourists Road Safety Groups Health Professionals B-spoke Bike shops/ cycle hub Pedallers’ Arms U Travel Active CTC Local Cycling Clubs Taxis & private hire Bus station/rail station staff Bus drivers Local transport busineses (haulage etc) Cycling Media (Magazines , Websites etc Business on route – impact on parking etc Chamber of Commerce Major Employers on route & in city centres Shops & shopping centres Police & Traffic Wardens Leisure Centre Other sports clubs Churches & Religion Schools – governors & Heads Community Groups, youth clubs, scouts etc Public Right of way groups/volunteers Social Media Network Rail Canal & River Trust Tour de France Bradford cycling group Motorists Emergency services Disability Groups Police & Community Safety Right of way officers Neighbourhood Wardens & officers Individuals (not in communities) Geographic community groups Neighbourhood services Disabled access groups Places where people gather Universities Pubs, cafe Community centres Supplementary schools Faith groups Wider consultation for future CHSs. Manage expectations Bradford Countryside volunteers RHA Walking instructors Train Bus Providing cycle racks on trains & buses Community champions Cycle shops Entrepreneurs Cycle shops Cycle hire schemes Potential businesses Post offices Local walking groups Local Authority staff Hospital and school staff
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22. | City Connect Stats - 01/07/14 Total face to face engagements 5140 Surveys at events 1325 Taken information at events 2574 Not interested but engaged with 1241 Page views 39,667 Website sessions 12,535 Unique Users 7,305 Website Surveys 1,130 Twitter followers 516 Facebook Reach in June 20,000 per week
23. | Key emerging issues • Parking • Cyclists and pedestrians getting along • Junctions and signals timings • Bus stops
24. | Presentation date 24 • Engage them early • Explain the long term • Sustain the flow of information • Invite opinion • Manage and meet expectations So what next…the future users of CityConnect
25. DISCLAIMER: This work may only be used within the context and scope of work for which Steer Davies Gleave was commissioned and may not be relied upon in part or whole by any third party or be used for any other purpose. Any person choosing to use any part of this work without the express and written permission of Steer Davies Gleave shall be deemed to confirm their agreement to indemnify Steer Davies Gleave for all loss or damage resulting therefrom. Questions Pete Zanzottera Pete.z@sdgworld.net