7 route outcomes
7 Route Outcomes
7.1 Derivation of Route Outcomes
The Route Outcomes will set out what the HA will seek to obtain from the route over the 10-year period of the RMS.These have been produced on the basis of an understanding of the problems and issues that are occurring. This assessment included:
- Assessing the impact of the problems and issues on the function of the route i.e. Route Functions.
- Identifying problems and issues that prevent the Policy Objectives from being achieved.
- Routes Outcomes are indicated in the Route Outcome Summary Sheets.
7.2 Route Outcomes Summary Sheets
Route Outcomes are indicated in the Route Outcome Summary Sheets included in Table 7.1.
They show the outcomes that are needed to improve the performance of the route over a ten-year period. They identify the following:
- Related Route Functions and improvements required
- The related issues
- Locations where issues are occurring
- Policy Objectives identified
- A target that the outcome is trying to achieve
- A possible timescale
- Possible actions that will allow the outcome to be achieved
TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 1)| Route Outcome | To identify short and longer term measures to address congestion and seek to improve journey time reliability |
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| Short Name | Congestion |
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| Related Route Functions | F1 - F10, F20 |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - Improve journey time reliability
- Contribute to regeneration
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| Related Issues | - Congestion at junctions is occurring. Testo's and Seaton Burn junctions are part of the Governments Targeted Programme of Improvements (TPIs), Moor Farm and Silverlink are likely to be TPI's.
- Congestion occurs when incidents or roadworks take place. Restricted road width (no hardstrip) and limited safety barrier crossovers reduce efficiency of the network.
- Although congestion on the route has been identified, congestion on the local network results from issues on the route.
- Congestion is also felt to be having an affect upon journey time reliability. Efficiency of the route is of concern in particular to public transport and emergency services.
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| Locations | Route wide including, White Mare Pool Rbt, Testo's, Lindisfarne, North and South Tyne Tunnel Portal Rbts, Silverlink junction, Holystone interchange, Killingworth, Moor Farm Rbt, Fisher Lane, Seaton Burn Interchange. |
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| Policy Objectives | - EY1 To reduce congestion at identified locations
- EY2 To improve journey time reliability e.g. by provision of grade-separation of identified junctions
- EY3 Supporting sustainable Development and Regeneration where possible in accordance with Highways Agency development control policy
- EY5 To minimise disruption due to roadworks and incidents
- EY6 Establishment of the route as a major strategic diversion route to the A1 Western Bypass
- EN2 To seek to improve air quality at agreed locations e.g. by reducing congestion
- I5 Take account of local demand management strategies
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| Target | To contribute to national targets for congestion reduction. |
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| Timescale | Initial Studies to be completed within 2 years. |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Investigate improvements at junctions to reduce congestion. Look at short term and long term solutions. Investigate issues such as traffic signal operation, lane markings and signs (queuing traffic hides lane markings), road geometry, etc. Develop a prioritised strategy for improvement. Liaise with local authorities to link with issues occurring on local roads. (co-ordinate with safety and accessibility studies and improvements - see RO5 & RO9)
- Investigate improvements that can be made to upgrade facilities to improve operation of the route when incidents occur and during maintenance works (see RO2).
- Investigate measures to improve facilities for public transport, emergency services at congestion locations could be investigated (see RO1O).
- Monitor outcomes from Multi-modal studies (e.g. key stress points on network, local demand management measures).
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| Other issues | - |
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 2)| Route Outcome | To improve maintenance procedures and target improvements that will seek to improve the operation of the route during maintenance works |
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| Short Name | Maintenance |
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| Related Route Functions | F1-F10 |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - Improve journey time reliability
- Contribute to regeneration
- Improve safety
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| Related Issues | - Major improvements held off until decision on tunnel and Testo's on A19, this could be generating short term problems.
- Congestion occurs when incidents or roadworks take place. Restricted road width with limited hardstrip provision and limited safety barrier crossovers reduce efficiency of the network
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| Locations | All of route, in particular the A184 and A19 |
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| Policy Objectives | - EY1 To reduce congestion at identified locations
- EY2 To improve journey time reliability e.g. by provision of grade-separation of identified junctions
- EY3 Supporting sustainable Development and Regeneration where possible in accordance with Highways Agency development control policy
- EY4 Achieving Best Value in Construction and Maintenance
- EY5 To minimise disruption due to roadworks and incidents
- EY6 Establishment of the route as a major strategic diversion route to the A1 Western Bypass
- S4 To provide adequate facilities to cater for safer methods of maintenance
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| Target | To contribute towards network availability targets. |
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| Timescale | Ongoing |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Establish whether there are problems arising from maintenance. Review maintenance programs.
- Investigate and improve facilities that improve maintenance operations.
- Investigate whether the economic viability of providing hardstrips would be particularly beneficial.Investigate if an action plan for (major) incidents has been developed.
- Whether strategic diversion routes have been identified during roadwork operations.
- Cross refer to issues associated with safety (RO5) and environment (RO7and RO8).
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| Other issues | - |
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 3)| Route Outcome | To improve the strategic operation of the Route |
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| Short Name | Operation of Route |
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| Related Route Functions | F1 to F22 |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | |
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| Related Issues | - Improve journey time reliability
- Contribute to regeneration
- Improve safety and inform travellers
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| Locations | All of Route. |
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| Policy Objectives | - EY1 To reduce congestion at identified locations
- EY2 To improve journey time reliability e.g. by provision of grade-separation of identified junctions
- EY3 Supporting sustainable Development and Regeneration where possible in accordance with Highways Agency development control policy
- EY5 To minimise disruption due to roadworks and incidents
- EY6 Establishment of the route as a major strategic diversion route to the A1 Western Bypass.
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| Target | To meet Governments 10-year plan targets. |
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| Timescale | Ongoing |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Investigate the diversionary nature of the route.
- Investigate improvements that that will encourage vehicles to use this route rather than leave at inappropriate locations.
- Investigate improvements that will benefit through traffic where the route losses priority.
- Monitor outcomes from Multi-modal studies.
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 4)| Route Outcome | To facilitate and support sustainable regeneration and employment opportunities |
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| Short Name | Regeneration /Land Use Planning |
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| Related Route Functions | All |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - Contribute to regeneration
- Contribute to land use planning and development along the route
- Improve relationships with interested bodies associated with the route.
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| Related Issues | - A number of issues have been identified that identify the close link between regeneration and transport. There is a general feeling that the route as it stands could be improved in this area.
- Land Use and Development: Over the next 10 years traffic growth will be able to be catered for by the existing link layout. Congestion problems will increase at junctions
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| Locations | A184, A19 |
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| Policy Objectives | - EY3 Supporting sustainable Development and Regeneration where possible in accordance with Highways Agency development control policy
- I2 To foster positive relationships with Government departments and other authorities, to facilitate policy integration and co-ordinate activities and responsibilities.
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| Target | - |
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| Timescale | Ongoing |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Dialogue with business related organisations should occur e.g. chambers of commerce
- Monitor and review Regional Spatial Strategies, and Local Development Frameworks, to monitor regeneration/development along the route to determine effect on traffic growth. (Older documents being the UDP's , Structure Plans and Local Plans.) This includes a possible significant strategic employment site near to the A184.
- The degree to which junction capacity will be affected by further development has not been assessed in detail. Further investigation should be undertaken to confirm the existing and future capacity of the junctions/route, the pressures likely to be exerted by development, identify committed or approved development taking place anyway, identify measures needed to cope with pressures and liaise with LPAs over a future strategy.
- Pursue discussions with local planning authorities regarding both the review of the Structure Plans Unitary Development plans and of a number of Local Plans. Keep abreast of new proposals and the impact of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act.
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 5)| Route Outcome | To reduce the number of accidents along the route and improve overall safety |
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| Short Name | Safety |
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| Related Route Functions | All |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - Improved safety for all vehicular traffic.
- Improve journey time reliability.
- Safer accessibility for all road users.
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| Related Issues | - There are a number of accidents and safety issues occurring at junctions.
- Safety Issues occurring on links e.g. ponding of water, road not illuminated north of the Tyne, items thrown off bridges, high cross winds, excessive speed, inadequate signs, protection is needed to roadside structures and trees.
- There is a degree of confusion being caused to vehicles at roundabouts where part time signals are employed.
- In places the road geometry has been identified as causing problems to travellers.
- There is an inconsistency in route standard north of the Tyne. A hardstrip is provided in some places but not in others. The close proximity of the safety barrier to the roadway means that broken down vehicles align themselves in lane one.
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| Locations | See prioritised list in section 6.3.3. |
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| Policy Objectives | - EY2 To improve journey time reliability e.g. by provision of grade-separation of identified junctions
- EY5 To minimise disruption due to roadworks and incidents
- S1 To improve safety for all road users
- S2 To encourage appropriate safe speeds
- S4 To provide adequate facilities to cater for safer methods of maintenance
- A2 To address the provision of adequate facilities for people accessing public transport services on or via the route (e.g. bus lay-bys) with safe and convenient access
- A3 To address appropriate and safe crossing/travel facilities at identified locations for non-motorised users including pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians, those with pushchairs and mobility difficulties
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| Target | To contribute to national casualty reduction targets. |
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| Timescale | Complete studies within 2 years. |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Undertake safety studies at the prioritised locations.
- At the four junctions where TPI schemes are proposed, consider the need for short term safety improvements due to the possible length of time till TPI schemes can be delivered
- Investigate all issues that have been identified that are related to improving safety along the route e.g. investigate lighting provision, facilities for NMUs, safety barrier provision, road geometry, hardstrip, etc.
- Co-ordinate any safety improvements with addressing other issues at the same location, eg congestion and accessibility issues - see RO1 and RO9.
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 6)| Route Outcome | To improve the facilities that contribute to traveller care along the route |
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| Short Name | Traveller Care |
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| Related Route Functions | F1- F15, F21 |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - Improve traveller information and facilities for vehicles including commuters, tourists, freight. Making journeys more efficient, informative and less stressful.
- Improved safety for all vehicular traffic.
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| Related Issues | - There are significant numbers of Domestic and European tourists during the tourist season. A number of issues have been identified that impact upon travellers along the route e.g. lay-bys are small and have sub-standard entry and exit tapers, tourist signs are limited in places, picnic sites or services are limited and poorly sign posted.
- Facilities are limited for lorries/HGVs to stop in prior to or after using the ferry. Information or direction signs informing of nearby facilities are also limited.
- When vehicles breakdown or incidents occur travellers are apparently unsure of their exact location. Emergency telephones are provided on the A19 south of the Tyne. Elsewhere these are not provided.
- Information signs for travellers are limited along the route.
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| Locations | Various locations along the route. |
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| Policy Objectives | - EY6 Establishment of the route as a major strategic diversion route to the A1 Western Bypass.
- S1 To improve safety for all road users
- I1 To provide greater clarity for vehicle transport e.g. clear signing to rail, metro and bus/coach stations, availability of travel information, VMS
- EN9 To actively encourage the provision of appropriate roadside facilities for all road users along the route
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| Target | - |
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| Timescale | To complete initial studies within 2 years. |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Review and seek to improve facilities i.e. lay-bys, services, etc. along the route. Investigate improvement of emergency facilities e.g. hardstrip, phones, marker posts.
- Investigate tourist and HGV facilities and identify possible improvements i.e. lay-bys, junction names, services, etc along the route. Develop strategy with One North East (the RDA). Market research may provide useful information.
- Investigate information signs for travellers. Consider provision of electronic signs/VMS, Review the operation of matrix signs and real time traffic information systems that can monitor traffic.
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| Other issues | |
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 7)| Route Outcome | To enhance the landscape and biodiversity and minimise the impact of the route on cultural heritage |
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| Short Name | Environment: Landscape, Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage |
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| Related Route Functions | All |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - The environmental performance of each of the route functions would be improved by this outcome.
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| Related Issues | - Biodiversity and Nature Conservation: Wildlife Corridors are identified crossing the route and in cases coincide with wildlife roadkill 'hot spots'. Desk studies and surveys of the route have identified species/habitats of conservation concern (e.g. otters, reed bunting) and a number of measures for managing the HA biodiversity resource have been proposed.
- Landscape: The route passes adjacent to areas of High Landscape Value and may have an impact on the character and quality of the landscape.
- Cultural Heritage: There are a number of SAMs and Listed Buildings in the vicinity of the route, in addition to a number of conservation areas, the setting of which may be affected by the route.
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| Locations | Various locations along the route, in particular where the route coincides with designated areas of landscape value, identified wildlife corridors and river corridors. |
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| Policy Objectives | - EN2 To seek to improve air quality at agreed locations e.g. by reducing congestion
- EN3 To seek to conserve and where possible enhance existing flora and fauna (including minimising severance effects for wildlife) and to prepare and implement landscape and biodiversity plans for the complete route
- EN4 To seek to minimise, and where possible reduce, the impact of the route on surface watercourses and groundwater
- EN5 To seek to minimise the impact of the route on sites of cultural heritage significance and on the character and quality of the built environment
- EN6 To seek to minimise the landscape and visual impact of the route (including light pollution), particularly in designated and rural locations
- EN7 To develop (and implement) techniques to ensure that the trunk road is managed according to sustainability principles
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| Target | - |
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| Timescale | To complete the Landscape Management Plan and Biodiversity Action Plan within 1 year. |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Develop and implement the existing Biodiversity Action Plan and Landscape Management Plan and review on an annual basis.
- Investigate feasibility of installation of mammal ledges in appropriate culverts.
- Investigate the feasibility of installation of mammal proof fencing in areas of high road kill and combined design with modified existing road crossing points e.g. culverts, overbridge.
- Investigate the feasibility of management and enhancement of landscape plots to maximise biodiversity and landscape benefit.
- Investigate where the impact of the route to identified areas of landscape value can to be minimised or where measures can be taken to enhance landscape.
- Investigate where the impact of the route to identified sites of cultural heritage and the built environment can be minimised.
- Investigate locations where, by amended land management regimes, sites of cultural heritage importance and townscape can be enhanced.
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 8)| Route Outcome | To minimise noise, air and water pollution and the risk of flooding associated with the route |
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| Short Name | Environment: Pollution and Flooding |
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| Related Route Functions | All |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - The environmental performance of each of the route functions would be improved by this outcome.
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| Related Issues | - Noise: There are a number of sensitive receptors within 300m of route e.g. schools. In addition, stakeholder consultation has identified issues with lorry noise in lay-bys.
- Water quality: Polluted runoff from highways discharging into receiving waters may have detrimental impact on water quality. Receiving watercourses may be subject to risk of pollution due to accidental spillage. Large amount of highway litter has been observed in adjacent watercourses.
- Biodiversity and Nature Conservation: Polluted run-off from highways discharging into receiving waters may have a detrimental impact on their biodiversity.
- Air quality: There are a number of sensitive receptors within 200m of route (e.g. schools), The route also passes through high density urban areas e.g. Hedworth. There are a number of junctions along route that are operating beyond capacity at peak times and may contribute to a decrease in air quality.
- Flooding: The road infrastructure and run-off from the route may contribute to raise the risk of flooding in the vicinity of the route.
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| Locations | Various locations along the route. |
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| Policy Objectives | - EN1 To identify sites where noise levels are unacceptably high and seek to provide appropriate noise mitigation measures
- EN2 To seek to improve air quality at agreed locations e.g. by reducing congestion
- EN3 To seek to conserve and where possible enhance existing flora and fauna (including minimising severance effects for wildlife) and to prepare and implement landscape and biodiversity plans for the complete route
- EN4 To seek to minimise, and where possible reduce, the impact of the route on surface watercourses and groundwater
- EN7 To develop (and implement) techniques to ensure that the trunk road is managed according to sustainability principles
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| Target | - |
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| Timescale | Complete initial studies within 3 years. |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Investigate noise levels at sensitive receptors within the route corridor and in the vicinity of junctions in accordance with national policy and prevailing guidance. Investigate HA current policy.
- Investigate air quality at sensitive receptors within the route corridor and in the vicinity of junctions in accordance with national policy and prevailing guidance.
- Ensure that the risk to sensitive waterbodies from a pollution incident due to accidental spillage is within acceptable levels.
- Undertake clearance of litter from HA land and prevent litter reaching watercourses receiving highway runoff. Investigate where responsibility lies with litter i.e. HA or Local Authority.
- Repair and maintain trash grilles to watercourses.
- Ensure that the impact to sensitive waterbodies of operational highway drainage from the route does not cause a breach of designated environmental quality standards. Investigate the HA and local authority responsibility in terms of maintaining water quality.
- Investigate whether the route constitutes a flood risk to property and infrastructure and identify possible mitigation measures where appropriate.
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 9)| Route Outcome | To provide appropriate facilities for all non-motorised users crossing and travelling along the route and reduce the severance effect of the route on communities |
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| Short Name | Non-Motorised User Facilities/ Community Severance |
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| Related Route Functions | F16, F19 |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - Improving safety for Non-motorised users.
- Reducing the severance affects experienced by communities adjacent to the route.
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| Related Issues | - There are a number of issues associated with crossing and parallel travel along the route for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists.
- Facilities for cyclists along the route are limited. There is a lack of hardstrip in places which improves facilities for cyclists. Shared paths make it difficult for cyclists to navigate safely around roundabouts, cyclists would prefer traffic light signals at roundabouts.
- A number of communities adjacent to the route are affected by severance.
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| Locations | - NMUs: At roundabouts, near to business park locations, at various locations along the route where crossings occur along A19/A184. Lindisfarne underpass.
- Severance: Wardley/Follingsby, South Tyneside - Hedworth/Simonside/Hebburn/Jarrow, North Tyneside - Howdon/Chirton/Backworth/Killingworth, Dudley/Cramlington
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| Policy Objectives | - S1 To improve safety for all road users
- S3 To seek to provide appropriate crossing facilities for non-motorised users, e.g. cyclists, pedestrians and equestrians and to discourage crossing at inappropriate places
- EN8 To seek to reduce the impact of the route on local communities e.g. by improving the environment and reduce severance for people and communities directly on the route
- A1 To address the issues of community severance associated with the trunk road
- A2 To address the provision of adequate facilities for people accessing public transport services on or via the route (e.g. bus lay-bys) with safe and convenient access
- A3 To address appropriate and safe crossing/travel facilities at identified locations for non-motorised users including pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians, those with pushchairs and mobility difficulties
- A4 Work in partnership with local authorities and other bodies, in order to play a full role in supporting non-motorised elements of travel
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| Target | - |
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| Timescale | Implement within 5 years. |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Based on the NMU studies and this RMS, compile a comprehensive list of all locations where NMU's cross or travel along the route and complete the process of prioritisation to include all those locations
- Ensure appropriate NMU and other bodies are consulted at the design stages.
- Investigate the circumstances of the fatality on section 4.
- Keep the issue under review in the light of changing and new developments
- Proactively liaise with local authorities in their strategies to encourage non-car methods of travel and the development of Green Travel Plans
- To consider proposals by Sustrans for cycleway facilities, in liaison with local authorities (eg a parallel route along the A184, etc).
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 10)| Route Outcome | To improve facilities that will contribute to the integration with different forms of public transport |
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| Short Name | Integration with Public Transport |
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| Related Route Functions | F6, F7, F10, F11, F12, F14, F15, F19, F20 |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - Improved public transport operations through improved facilities for users.
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| Related Issues | - There appears to be opportunities for identifying Park & Ride sites along the route.
- Problems have been identified with signs to public transport interchanges, in places it is not clear and opportunity exists for improvement.
- Opportunity exists to improve facilities and standards at bus stops.
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| Locations | Various locations along the route. |
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| Policy Objectives | - EY1 To reduce congestion
- S1 To improve safety for all road users
- EN8 To seek to reduce the impact of the route on local communities e.g. by improving the environment and reduce severance for people and communities directly on the route
- A2 To address the provision of adequate facilities for people accessing public transport services on or via the route (e.g. bus lay-bys) with safe and convenient access
- I1 To provide greater clarity for vehicle transport e.g. clear signing to rail, Metro and bus/coach stations, availability of travel information, VMS
- I2 To foster positive relationships with Government departments and other authorities, to facilitate policy integration and co-ordinate activities and responsibilities.
- I3 To encourage modal shift to more sustainable means of transport.
- I4 To consider the route as a public transport corridor
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| Target | - |
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| Timescale | Ongoing |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Investigate opportunities for improving signs to nearby Park & Ride sites. Liaise with local councils to promote further sites.
- Identify additional signs that will improve identification of rail stations, Metro, Park & Ride sites.
- Establish if there is a problem with bus services and facilities along the route. Investigate to identify improvements. Seek to improve appropriate sections of the route as a bus corridor.
- Liaise with Nexus and local authorities to improve bus stop facilities.
- Seek to encourage increased public transport use, liaise with transport operators, local authorities, etc.
- Seek to encourage car share.
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 11)| Route Outcome | To maintain and develop relationships with relevant stakeholders and other bodies with an interest in the route |
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| Short Name | Improve Relationships |
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| Related Route Functions | All |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - Improve relationships with authorities and organisations with an interest in the route.
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| Related Issues | - Integration: Discuss and encourage further public transport and Park and Ride initiatives. Dialogue with local authorities and Nexus.
- Accessibility: Improve links between severed areas produced by further development. Liaise with planners.
- Regeneration: A number of issues have been identified that identify the close link between regeneration and transport. There is a general feeling that the route as it stands could be improved in this area. Dialogue with business related organisations should occur e.g. Chambers of Commerce
- Land Use/Development : Dialogue with area and regional planning bodies should occur at an early stage.
- Liaise with police to establish whether excessive speed is an issue along the route.
- Expenditure on cycleway or lanes needed to be targeted so that any provision is linked to useful cycle-route links and maintained.
- Partnerships with transport operators could be implemented.Liaise with local authorities over locations where 'rat running' is occurring.
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| Locations | The complete route |
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| Policy Objectives | - EY2 To improve journey time reliability e.g. by provision of grade-separation of identified junctions
- EY3 Supporting sustainable Development and Regeneration where possible in accordance with Highways Agency development control policy
- S1 To improve safety for all road users
- EN8 To seek to reduce the impact of the route on local communities e.g. by improving the environment and reduce severance for people and communities directly on the route
- EN9 To actively encourage the provision of appropriate roadside facilities for all road users along the route
- A4 Work in partnership with local authorities and other bodies, in order to play a full role in supporting non-motorised elements of travel
- I3 To encourage modal shift to more sustainable means of transport.
- I2 To foster positive relationships with Government departments and other authorities, to facilitate policy integration and co-ordinate activities and responsibilities.
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| Target | - |
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| Timescale | Ongoing |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- Continue to maintain and improve relations.
- Pass on to the relevant bodies comments received during the RMS study that are not within the HA remit
- Ensure close liaison with local highway authorities on any measures that may have an impact on the local road network.
- Develop a partnership with the Tyne & Wear PTA to address common road management issues.
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TABLE 7.1 ROUTE OUTCOME SUMMARY SHEETS (RO 12)| Route Outcome | To improve facilities for Heavy Goods Vehicles and contribute to the integration of different forms of freight transport |
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| Short Name | HGV Facilities and Integration of Freight Transport Modes |
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| Related Route Functions | F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F9, F14, F19, F20, F21 |
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| Improvements to Related Route Functions | - Improved signing and roadside facilities will contribute towards functions.
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| Related Issues | - Poor strategic signing from the ports
- Lack of roadside facilities for HGV drivers
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| Locations | At various locations along the route. |
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| Policy Objectives | - S1 To improve safety for all road users
- EN9 To actively encourage the provision of appropriate roadside facilities for all road users along the route.
- I1 To provide greater clarity for vehicle transport e.g. clear signing to rail, metro and bus/coach stations, availability of travel information, VMS
- I2 To foster positive relationships with Government departments and other authorities, to facilitate policy integration and co-ordinate activities and responsibilities.
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| Target | - |
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| Timescale | Ongoing |
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| Possible Actions | Actions to consider may include:- To work closely with Freight Quality Partnerships
- To co-operate with studies into freight roadside facilities and the provision of new facilities at appropriate locations
- To identify additional signs that will assist long distance lorry drivers, especially to and from the port for overseas drivers.
- To co-operate with any future proposals to improve freight interchange facilities
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