Chapter 4: Accessibility Strategy
Tackling community concerns of crime and anti-social riding is a priority for implementing the Rights of Way Improvement Plan.
4.7.2
Road safety audits, undertaken for new highway schemes, consider the safety needs of motorcyclists and scooters.
4.7.3
Future Actions • Increase the amount of motorcycle parking. • Continue to develop safe motorcycling education initiatives and raise awareness internally and with strategic partners. Barriers / Risks / Opportunities • Opportunity exists to use motorcycling strategy to help tackle congestion and improve accessibility.
4.8
Rights of Way Improvement Plan
Implementation of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan is now underway. A pilot study has recently been completed in the Dallam, Hulme and Bewsey areas.
4.8.1
The study specifically considered issues relating to the physical aspects of footpaths, such as; cleansing, surface condition, signing/way-marking, lighting and vegetation control to improve security. Consideration was also given to interdepartmental collaboration and promotion of the various existing routes.
4.8.2
The needs of a variety of users, including pedestrians, cyclists, equestrians and mobility impaired users were incorporated into audits carried out, to ensure that routes could be accessed by all.
4.8.3
Health Walks A series of 1-mile health walks were also identified as part of the ROWIP study, to encourage greater use of the Local Rights of Way network. Future Actions • Implement pilot recommendations. • Undertake prioritised route surfacing, widening, extension and upgrading.
LTP Progress Report 2008
• Seek further grant funding. Barriers / Risks / Opportunities • Progress relies on effective communication, increased resources and realigned priorities between all partners.
4.9
Addressing Crime & Fear of Crime
Our partners (Network Rail and WBT) have, with support from the Council, introduced CCTV and additional security measures at stations, interchanges, bus stops and on-board buses.
4.9.1
Safety & security matters are also considered when implementing walking & cycling improvements. For example, new lighting and removal of unnecessary landscaping in Black Bear Park.
4.9.2
Future Actions • Aim to “design out crime” by considering natural surveillance, maintenance (such as removal of graffiti), and appropriate lighting. • Co-operation with bus operators on crime prevention initiatives for public transport. • Develop a closer working relationship with the Crime & Disorder Partnership to help reduce crime on local transport. Page 29