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It demonstrates commitment to the University’s strategic approach as “we will continue to promote sustainable development throughout our community in what we research, in what we teach a

Vision

The University of St Andrew’s vision for cycling in St Andrews is “to make cycling a safe and attractive mode of transport for all University staff and students.” It is with this vision in mind that we create this Cycling Strategy

By 2027, we aim to increase the rate of regular commuter cycling from 8% to 10% amongst University staff and 11% to 15% amongst students As part of wider community efforts we will support cycling in St Andrews as a whole to enable it to meet and exceed the Scottish Government’s 2020 Target of 10% of journeys being made by bike We also aim to normalise cycling as a mode of travel within working hours In order for the University to meet its carbon reduction targets, we would in particular like to decrease the amount of single-occupant car journeys

Strategy and governance: This strategy forms part of the University Travel Strategy developed and managed the University Estates department We will promote and communicate through an active and up-to-date web presence and reach out to students, staff and community groups through events and engagement activities We aim to increase the level of cycling services and facilities across the University Increasing levels of infrastructure across the University in line with current BREEAM standards and to become proactive rather than reactive to the University expansion We aim to lead on this with University redevelopments, in particular, the developments at Eden Campus We will monitor and evaluate our progress through longitudinal data collection at regular intervals We will report on our progress yearly and set targets around the framework provided by Cycling Scotland’s Cycle Friendly Campus Award in order to benchmark progress and celebrate success through recognition by this national agency

We aim to achieve this vision through our Cycling Action Plan (CAP), as outlined in Appendix

A and will seek funding towards employing a Cycling Officer to assist with the administration, training and engagement areas of the strategy This strategy will be reviewed annually to ensure its relevance and to re-evaluate measures to achieve our 2027 targets.

Background

Cycling has been a longstanding and important mode of transport across university towns, most notably in Cambridge where cycling rates are the highest in the UK, with 25% of the local population cycling several times a week 1

St Andrews is well suited for moving around by bike due to its compact size, relatively flat terrain and navigable streets In Scotland only 6% of the population cycle regularly to get to their place of work or study; 2 whereas almost 12% of students in St Andrews do so

1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22182167

2 http://www.cyclingscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Annual-Cycling-Monitoring-Report-2015-v2.0.pdf

Increasing the rates of cycling within the town will not only have benefits for health, but will also reduce air pollution and perhaps increase concentration at work, reduce sick days taken by both students and staff and increase productivity Moreover, this fits with the University’s Healthy Working Lives remit.

Strategic Objectives

As an institution, the University of St Andrews values cycling as a sustainable transport option as reflected in the University Strategic Plan 2015 which looks to “continue to demonstrate excellent sustainable development practice “ The University Travel Plan has one single target of reducing single occupancy car use to below 40% (2015 rate was 39.3%) with cycling offering an excellent alternative for students and staff The University Estates department is responsible for developing and delivering travel planning within individual building projects and overall policy Its policy of aiming to meet the BREEAM excellent award for new and refurbished buildings is a major driver for the inclusion of cycling infrastructure within developments

The Scottish Government’s Cycling Action Plan (2010, updated in 2016) sets a target for 10% of all journeys being made by bike by 2020 The emphasis is on shifting short journeys made by car to bike through six inter-connected areas are where financial and human resources should be prioritised: 1) infrastructure; 2) training; 3) equity of access; 4) behavioural change;

5) safety and 6) communication and advocacy This will be supported by long term increase in sustained funding towards a 10% allocation of transport budgets by 2030 and the development of local cycling strategies

The University of St Andrews Cycling Action Plan reflects this national ambition and will also focus on assisting staff and students who drive relatively short distances to switch to cycling or other sustainable modes of travel

Fife Council developed a Charter for Cycling which sets out a vision, objectives and policies to promote cycling in Fife Their vision is to “develop cycling into a realistic choice as a method of transport and Fife as a cycle friendly leisure location.” St Andrews is considered a priority area for the Council alongside Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline for the improvement of cycling facilities based on the opportunities and population size Some work to improve permeability of cycle routes within St Andrews has taken place since a 2012 review took place; such as South Castle Street and the East end of Market Street becoming dual direction for cyclists Further work now needs to focus on safer routes in and out of the town centre such as Abbey Walk and Double Dykes road as well as the challenging Largo Road Fife Council have funded the University’s Transition team to run cycle training, cycle promotions and advocacy through the Smarter Choices Smarter Places (SCSP) programme

As a result, the University has made tangible progress in the six areas identified in the Scottish Government CAP St Andrews is one of the only areas in Scotland with the realistic potential to reach their 2020 goals Thus, to follow through with its sustainable vision, the University

Page 7 of 39 has a prime opportunity to lead on this development to give inspiration to the rest of the country.

Current Cycling Trends and Future Targets

The two main factors to consider when estimating future cycling provision is the number of potential cyclists (size of the University) and the rate of cycling The University of St Andrews Strategic Plan 2016 to 2026 sets out a vision for carbon neutrality in energy production and growth to 10,000 students by 2025

Cycling can help reduce carbon emissions from travel only if it displaces traditional car or bus journeys A switch from walking to cycling does not offer any net carbon reduction although it may improve student experience and cyclist health The 2016 Travel Survey showed that 22% of students travel by car to lectures (historic average is 12%) whilst 60% of staff commute using a car (single or multiple occupants) Whilst car use is complex we might assume that the distance of the commute is an important decider on whether cycling is an option and can be implemented into people’s routines Short journeys, defined as between 0 to 4 miles, are easily tackled by bike whereas a 25 mile commute is likely to be only for ambitious cyclists

Of the 30% of staff that live within 4 miles of work, around 36% of them commute by car (approximately 209 people) This group would be considered as being most likely to switch travel mode to bike if supported

A further 24% live between 4 and 10 miles Of these, 73% commute by car (approximately 435 people) and will be much less likely to switch travel mode

Up to 1 mile Over 1 mile and up to 2 miles

Over 2 miles and up to 4 miles

Over 4 miles and up to 10 miles

Travel mode by distance to work for Staff at University of St

Car (alone) Car (share) Bus Bike

Figure 1 Distance staff travel to work by main mode

Whilst Scotland is aiming for 10% of all journeys to be made by bike by 2020, the 2013 household survey shows that cycling only accounts for 5.6% of commuting journeys Within

St Andrews student cycling rates are far higher at 11% and staff at 8.7%

Successful cycling campaigns report shifts from car to bike of around 5% One of the largest schemes, Seville, reported a 5% increase in cycling rates within 5 years as a result of a new cycle network

If we apply this 5% shift to commuters living within 4 miles of St Andrews and a further 2% shift to those living within 4 to 10 miles, then an estimated 32 commuters would move from the car to bike for their regular journey to work This is 1.6% of staff

A 10% cycling rate for staff is an achievable target rate given the number of staff who currently live a short journey (within 4 miles) from the University that currently drive

St Andrews is a growing University; by 2025 there will be around 10,000 students, an increase of almost 1500 students relative to 2014/15 The scope of this strategy will seek to address the challenges and opportunities for cycling produced by this growth in numbers, as well as the building developments in both St Andrews and the Eden Campus, located 5 miles away

Based on staff and student travel surveys, which were first held at the University in 2002 and regularly since 2006, an approximation of the number of cyclists in St Andrews has been calculated The following charts show the historic and future demand for cycling and infrastructure, broken down by staff and student Future predictions have been calculated

Figure 2 Historic and future demand for cycling and infrastructure, split by students and staff, University of St Andrews

Page 9 of 39 based on the target cycling rate of 10% for Staff and 15% for students with an average bike storage occupancy rate remaining at around 70%

A further 631 spaces are required to meet the expected number of students by 2025 if we retain a 70% occupancy rate across the campus Much of this will come from projects to expand Halls or departments with some additional capacity needed at hot spots identified in Appendix B

Figure 3 Actual and predicted cyclists and cycle spaces at the University of St Andrews

Strategy and Governance

Barriers to Cycling

The bi-annual Travel Survey undertaken by the University of St Andrews Environment Team and other surveys undertaken by Transition UStA have tried to identify some of the main barriers to cycling Whilst cycling rates are shown to be relatively high compared to other areas, there are benefits to continuing to increase rates; especially amongst commuters and within-work travel to decrease car use This strategy proposes that these barriers are addressed in order to increase cycling rates according to the following priorities

Actual/Predicted Cyclist and Cycle Spaces

Student cyclists Staff cyclists Cycle spaces Staff cyclists Cycle Spaces

1 Safety People will not cycle unless they feel safe; road speed and separation from traffic seen as main issues

2 Accessibility Lack of affordable bikes

Lack of storage at residence or close to destination

Number of showers and lockers at workplaces

Cyclists prefer flexible working so that they can change plans depending on weather and light

Car parks with cycle storage around St Andrews (to encourage commuters to complete part of their journey by bike)

3 Confidence Lack of knowledge of UK roads and the Highway Code

Lack of confidence in own cycling skills and ability, including, but not restricted to: purchasing cycles, cycle handling and control and cycle maintenance

Knowledge and acceptance that cycling can be used as an alternative to “everyday” requirements like dropping kids at school or doing shopping

4 Orientation Knowledge of best routes and storage opportunities

Figure 4 Cycling in St Andrews: Barriers, Themes and Priorities

Travel Strategy

Cycling is an embedded part of the University-wide travel strategy and policy.

University Cycling Budget

Cycling is funded within the Estates department through the development of new infrastructure and the promotion of cycling External funding is sought to match ongoing developments when available.

Cycling Officer

A dedicated Campus Cycling Officer has been employed from September 2016 to June 2017 through a placement scheme funded by Cycling Scotland This post has been vital to a number of strands within this strategy and its development We will seek funding to continue this post beyond June from external sources for a full time Grade 3 post The role will look to deliver key strands of this cycle strategy including the training programme, bike safety, coordination of the Bike User Group, monitoring and promotion.

Agile Working

Agile working arrangements should be investigated and implemented to give some assistance to those wishing to cycle to work It is more dangerous to cycle at peak times of day and in

Page 11 of 39 the dark; thus agile working plans would go a long way to removing one critical barrier to cycling.

Cycle to Work Scheme

The University offers its staff an opportunity to purchase bikes and cycling gear at a reduced price through a salary sacrifice scheme operated by Cycle Solutions Bikes can either be bought from local shops within the scheme or online Awareness of the scheme appears to be high with a November 2016 CAPOD survey showing 87% of staff had heard of the scheme sample 245) However, uptake has been slow since its relaunch in the summer 2016 with only

15 sales up to December 2016 This was in part due to a delay in setting up the administration of the system so that it was not fully in place until October Further promotions will take place in the spring and at regular Bike to Work Breakfasts.

Partnership Working

It is crucial that we work with stakeholders across the town and University to improve the situation for cycling in St Andrews Working with partners such as the Scottish Constabulary, Fife Council, BID St Andrews, the St Andrews Partnership, local schools, community organisations (e.g Scouts), and others, are key to deliver the Vision as outlined in Section 1 Collaboration is the best method to increase awareness and transfer skills and knowledge to where they are most needed

5.7.1 St Andrews Bicycle User Group (BUG)

This was set up to provide a coordinated approach to tackling cycling issues within the town with an emphasis on cycling safety The group was established in 2015 and hosts quarterly meetings that are chaired by Students Association Environment Officer and administered by Transition University of St Andrews Membership includes:

 Transition University of St Andrews

 Police Scotland (University Liaison Officer)

 Students’ Association Community Relations Officer

 St Andrews Space for Cycling representative

 Any other interested student, staff or community member

Specific outcomes of the BUG:

 To improve cycle safety across the town (see Appendix 1)

 Provide a forum for issues involving cycling to be addressed

 Increase cycling rates by promotion and engagement

 Investigate and support improvements to route ways and storage

Promotion and Communication

Cycle Safety and Confidence

Given the nature of St Andrews and the relative high number of cyclists, there can be community tensions surrounding cycling behaviour and practice Concerns raised with the University and other local groups include the following:

 Cycling without lights at night

 Not following the Highway Code

 Cycle abandonment and cycle thefts

 Incomplete cycle infrastructure and changes to road layout

Surveys completed in November 2016 showed that 41% of cyclists were not showing suitable lights for using the road at night This issue is continually raised by members of the public who identify students to be the main culprits Whether or not the students are to blame, this leads to increased town-gown tensions It is our target to increase correctly positioned, dual bicycle light usage from 59% to 80% by March 2017

Figure 5 Bike Light Usage Night Survey Results, St Andrews, November 2016

Sustainable Travel Brand

Through Smarter Choices, Smarter Places funding, a Sustainable Travel Brand ‘Go St Andrews’ will be developed for St Andrews to increase information and awareness about

Both Lights Front Light Only Back Light Only No Light

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Bike to Work Breakfasts

Annual Bike to Work Breakfasts have been supported by CAPOD and Estates for a number of years These have been well attended and have given regular cyclists recognition of their positive travel choice whilst encouraging those considering a cycle commute to make the switch

To encourage more staff members to cycle to work, these Bike to Work Breakfasts are now being held monthly as a trial to monitor commuter cycling rates and encourage communication amongst this group.

Outreach Activities

In order to embed a cycling culture and improve town-gown relations and dissemination of information, increased community outreach activities will be implemented This will include, but not be restricted to: Bikeability training in local schools, activities with local community groups (e.g Scouts) and bringing Bike Pool maintenance sessions into key community locations (e.g Cosmos Community Centre).

Orientation and Knowledge

To further promote the cycling infrastructure within the town, a Smart Travel Map for St Andrews has been developed It is available online and in print versions Additional layers should be added to the online version to include the provision of showers and lockers, as well as be updated annually with any changes to cycling provision across the University

Liaising with the Fife Council, cycle awareness signs will be put up across the town These will promote 1.5m overtaking distances, slower speeds, bike light use, and sharing of the road.

University Induction Training

All staff are given an induction to working at the University

Whilst transport to work is essentially a personal choice, there is an opportunity to present alternatives to single person car use such as Liftsharing and cycling Information on cycle routes and Liftshare will be sent to HR for consideration for inclusion within staff induction advice for managers.

Services and Facilities

Accessibility to Bicycles

Students and staff source their bicycles from a variety of places depending on their length of stay, budget, commuter distance and opportunities Surveys of bike ownership show that around half of the bikes used by students have been bought second hand with a further 25% being handed on There is still demand for new bikes through local shops and online (22%)

To enable as many people as possible to cycle, consideration needs to be given to the needs of cyclists in terms of their budget, time spent in St Andrews and expected journey.

Re-sale of Abandoned Cycles

One popular and cheap route to bike ownership is through the second hand bike sales organised by the University Environment Team in partnership with a local social enterprise, Bikeworks All cycles sold are renovated and sourced from St Andrews, if abandoned, with any profits being driven into new parts and labour costs for Bikeworks

Bikeworks have increased the sale of these refurbished bikes from 45 in 2015/16 to 98 in 2016/17 in line with demand.

Rentals (Students, Staff, Community)

A second route to gain a bike is through the Bike Pool rental scheme operated by Transition UStA This has been particularly popular with year abroad students and first years who are keen to explore the town and test out whether they require a bike for transport

Bike Pool rental started in September 2015 with 20 bikes that had been donated or abandoned These were refurbished by volunteers with the assistance of a professional bike mechanic and then rented out for either one or two semesters A one semester hire is £35 and two semesters is £55 with a £50 returnable deposit

There was high demand for the scheme in its first year with 60 people registering for a bike Subsequently the bike pool has grown to 100 bikes and a turnover of around £2000 per annum

Figure 6 Survey of bike age attending bike pool sessions and origin 2015

Page 15 of 39 that is re-invested in cycle maintenance provision The group intend to improve the quality of the bikes available for hire by continuing to bring on new bikes whilst retiring bikes of poor quality Bikes are also available for visiting staff free of charge and through the Eden Campus Park and Pedal scheme.

City Cycle Scheme

Many cities and towns have installed A to B pay per hour bike rental systems in order to facilitate shorter journeys and displace motor vehicle use Within St Andrews, studies have shown good support for a city cycle scheme, and funding from

Santander Bank is being sought to implement a scheme of fifty

NextBike bikes in 2018 This would aim to create a network of around 5 to 10 stations across the town with links to Eden

Campus (possibly electric bikes) and Leuchars train station

Each station would consist of between 2 and 15 docking points

The scheme would be expected to:

• Reduce pressure on existing bike parking spaces and associated costs (roughly £180 per bike)

• Promote faster staff travel time around campus

• Enhance University student (term-time) and conference-delegate (summer-time) experience through enhanced mobility

 Be used as a promotional tool for increasing international student admissions

Prospective students now look for these schemes when selecting their University

 Increase air quality and decrease noise pollution across the town, enhancing the historic aesthetic of St Andrews.

Eden Campus Park & Pedal

The scheme has been open since Febraury 2016 and allowed commuters to park their car and jump on a bike for the 4 mile cycle to St Andrews During the 10 week road closure in February

2016, take up of the scheme was excellent and a large number of respondants (92%) said that their bike replaced a journey being taken by car Surveys of bike users and direct counts indicate an increase in bike traffic from a baseline of 20 per day to 45 per day during this period (Fife Council continuos monitor) This saved an estimated 433kg CO2e over the 10 weeks This illustrates that by providing a simple opoortunity to switch modes of travel, people will take it up

The scheme offers a secure, locked car park, CCTV, lighting and covered cycle shelters along with Bike Pool Rentals that are offered free for a trial period

The Park and Pedal scheme will be re-launched in spring in order to capture a new audience of potential cyclists who will benefit from the longer days and warmer weather.

Reducing Abandonment

A major challenge for cycling in St Andrews is the issue of abandonment When cycles are subject to poor weather conditions, either through inadequate infrastructure, improper care from users (or both) they are increasingly likely to become abandoned Issues of security (see below) are also more pronounced, with abandoned cycles an easy target for thieves

University Cycle Parking Regulations (2009) established a tagging system for abandoned cycles Under this scheme, users’ abandoned cycles are impounded and can be reclaimed Thereafter the cycles are sent to Bikeworks for reuse

The number of abandoned bikes being left on campus is reducing probably in response to the Bike Pool maintenance and long-term rental schemes The rental scheme in particular gives people the option of trying a bike before they buy End of term campaigns to highlight the options for disposing of bikes rather than abandonment have also been run by Bike Pool.

Bike Pool Maintenance and Training

Another major barrier to cycling is bicycle condition

Rubbing brakes, flat tyres, and rusty chains all go to make cycling an effort (and dangerous) Funding from the Climate Challenge Fund via Transition UStA has allowed the development of regular bike maintenance sessions across the campus Volunteers are trained to assist a professional bike mechanic at these sessions which aim to help cyclists to repair their own bikes rather than be a “free” bike maintenance service In 2016 over 50 maintenance sessions have been delivered across various locations, including student Halls of Residence This has helped

650 cyclists to improve the condition of their bikes making them safer and more likely to be used whilst giving confidence to the owner that they can do their own maintenance in the future

The main aim of the scheme was to reduce the number of bike abandonments and disposals – thus saving the embedded carbon associated with the purchase of new bikes and saving the time and cost to the University of clearing the abandoned bikes

Abandonments were estimated to be around 150 to 200 per year according to the Police and University figures

Bike condition surveys show a marked trend in improving condition from the baseline of May

2015 when the scheme was introduced At that time over 45% of bikes were found to be in poor or un-rideable condition Along with other evidence taken from bike maintenance events, we estimate that 156 bikes have been removed from the un-rideable category in 2015/16 where they would potentially have been abandoned

Our target would be to maintain ‘good’ bike condition at 90% within University storage through continuing to provide bike maintenance training and sessions

Figure 8 Condition of Bikes in University Bike Parking

St Andrews University Bike Condition 2015-16

Figure 7 Bike Pool Summary Data

Volunteers make up the backbone of the Bike Pool maintenance programme and, whilst some of them already have excellent skills, most of these go through a one day training programme on basic bike maintenance in order to give them confidence whilst ensuring quality of service Over 20 people, students, staff and local residents, are trained annually All bikes are checked by the professional bike mechanic before being ridden to ensure liability rests with a competent person with suitable insurance cover

A few volunteers are then offered the opportunity to go on to the professionally recognised Velotech programme where they can gain a Bronze, Silver or Gold (professional level) standard The £150 per day cost has been covered by external funding and enables those undertaking the course to gain extra skills whilst having an increased contribution to the Bike Pool scheme.

Supporting DIY Maintenance

Few cyclists carry their own pump or maintenance kit but they will use one if it is made available In 2016, two Cycle Repair Hubs were installed at the two largest Halls at the University to test whether this would assist cyclists to keep their bikes in better condition Anecdotal evidence suggests that the Hubs, which contain a pump and all basic tools, are being well used and that the condition of bikes has improved (Bike Quality Scores for ABH Hall and regular visual inspections 2016)

Using funding from the Climate Challenge Fund, all Halls have been provided with a basic bike maintenance kit as of September 2016 The kits include pumps, cleaning fluid and lube Usage monitoring of the kits will take place at the end of term and kit replenished.

Cycle Storage

Whilst good cycle storage might not prevent someone starting a journey on a bike it has major implications for maintaining bike condition and ensuring security Good storage reduces travel times and creates a tidy environment that reinforces that cycling is “welcome here”

Cycle storage ranges from simple anchor points to secure access covered shelters and lockers

In 2007 an audit of cycle storage highlighted the need to improve infrastructure, to increase use of current provision (through changing their location) and increasing total available infrastructure As part of this, provision improved in 18 locations across the University campus

Since then, changes and additions to infrastructure have taken place on an ad hoc basis, depending on new developments and where current provision is deemed inadequate For example, after receiving Legacy 2014 Cycle Parking from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, provision was provided at Andrew Melville Halls of Residence, where this had been lacking before (see below)

This strategy sets out a prioritised plan for increasing or enhancing cycle storage across the campus with a view to meeting current and future demands set out in the University Strategic Plan 2015.

Current Status of Storage

Given the nature of St Andrews, there are challenges with space and mixed uses of certain sites

Infrastructure can be particularly vulnerable to corrosion from the coastal environment and thus there is a need for continuous maintenance of existing provision

In certain high demand areas, such as the University

Library, the experience for cycle users can be very negative Difficult conditions include overcapacity, a tight access path and mixed use (see picture highlighting shared space for waste and cycle infrastructure, above right)

Regular cycle condition surveys and bike counts are carried out as part of monitoring the situation The most recent survey (November 2016 carried out between 10am at 12pm) showed an overall occupancy rate across the campus as 72%

Figure 9 University Cycle Storage - November 2016

Figure 10 University Cycle Parking Occupancy Rates - grouped according to Under Occupied, OK and Over Occupied

However, occupancy rates vary considerably across the campus with some areas being poorly used and other sites not having enough spaces This table shows the most popular cycle parking spaces according to the deficit of spaces between 10am and 12pm on a week day in November A full table is shown in appendix 2 where 42 spaces are above the 70% occupancy rate 22 sites are above 100% with 6 of these being sites with unallocated spaces such as Purdie (Lower) and the Arts Building.

BREEAM Cycle Storage Recommendations

The University aims to meet the BREEAM excellent or outstanding criteria for its new buildings and refurbishments Cycle storage and facilities score points under the BREEAM system Follow the BREEAM compliant link outlining guidelines for cycle storage, shower, changing, lockers, drying spaces space to score the relevant BREEAM points.

Storage Proposals

The cycle parking deficit table highlights the main areas where further cycle provision is required When considering the campus as a whole there is an estimated 142 spaces required in 2016 with a projected deficit of 707 by 2025 should development plans be met

UNIVERSITY CYCLE PARKING OCCUPANCY RATE -

Figure 11 University Cycle Parking Deficit November 2016

Showers, Lockers and Changing Rooms

Currently there are only fifteen locations where staff can shower during work after exercise The April 2014 Healthy Working Lives survey found that 54% staff would be more active in or on their way to work if a shower was available

Many of the new facilities such as at Eden Campus and SOI will have shower provision in line with BREEAM building standards The current provision will be promoted more through incorporation into the new online Sustainable Travel Map.

Cycle Routes

The main barrier to increasing commuter cycling is the provision of safe cycle routes especially within 5 miles of the town (Travel Survey, 2015) The University has supported the development of the cycle network within its campus and welcomes the expansion to neighbouring villages and town where many of its staff and students live

The St Andrews Bike User Group (BUG), on which the University is represented, has prioritised the development of two cycle routes; the first being to Crail and the second to Strathkinness These were selected based on the number of commuters and the proximity to

St Andrews whilst linking to existing networks and tourist routes An Eden Campus to Cupar extension is also being considered

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ST ANDREWS CYCLE PARKING DEFICIT

A 2016 study commissioned by Transition UStA on behalf of the BUG showed overwhelming support for a St Andrews to Crail cycle route from landowners and the community with 387 responses to the online survey The report now gives a clear route for development but further funds are now needed to develop detailed costings that could be used for funding

The survey also showed the potential modal shift from car to bike of around 200 people demonstrating the importance of safe and secure bike routes to get people out of cars

Figure 12 Expected change in travel mode if a cycle path was created between St Andrews and Crail (2016)

Monitoring and Evaluation

Reporting

A revision of the cycle strategy will be completed and published in a freely accessible format biannually Reports to our funders will also be completed dependant on their timescales A general, comprehensive Cycling in St Andrews report will be completed yearly, after each academic year This will directly match to our Cycling Action Plan, as outlined in the Appendices.

University Travel Survey

Continuation of biannual staff and student Travel Surveys, monitoring the use of cycling across the University Currently our longest running data set on student and staff cycle rates and feedback.

Promotional Events

Monitoring and feedback from events, as part of the promotion and communication section Constant review of the need and relevance of events.

Cycle Safety

Informational leaflets and campaign material to go out at the start of each semester and freely and easily accessible online for the rest of the year Yearly bike light campaign to time with

Page 23 of 39 when the clocks change Collaboration with organisations such as BID St Andrews and CycleFife to give out free cycle safety wear and accessories

Monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness through surveys at events and spot surveys on the streets of St Andrews Monitoring of the number of emails coming through the University departments complaining or praising the use of cycle safety equipment by bike users This will review the need and relevance of our campaigns.

Bicycle Abandonment

Publicity campaigns to go out at the end of each University semester

Collaborate with the Parking Wardens to collect and monitor data on abandoned cycles throughout the town to steer the direction of abandoned bike information and publicity

Cycle Action Plan

Current Evidence / Situation Outputs Outcomes (Future Targets) Owner

1.1 A baseline review of current cycling facilities, services and activities has been undertaken (20)

Cycle storage survey undertaken Nov 2016 Annual count and update Annual assessment Annual full storage survey each

Bike light street surveys carried out in October

Twice yearly monitoring count (October and February) Bike light campaign launched by BUG in December 2016 and repeated each November annually

Campaign aiming to increase bike light use from 59 to 80%

Bike condition surveys carried out quarterly, showing good trends From 46% poor or un- rideable in May 2015 to only 24% in November

Quarterly bike quality counts Link up quarterly bike condition survey with car parking monitoring by wardens to get abandoned bikes removed faster

Bike Strategy created in January 2017 Bike strategy agreed by BUG and senior management Incorporated into University Travel Plan

Targets within Cycle Strategy are achieved and monitored

1.2 Quality data is available on current cycling rates in and around campus

Bi-annual University travel survey gives full breakdown of staff and student travel mode

Separate surveys undertaken to establish issues and needs in May 2016

Next full University Travel survey to take place in February 2017 Current rates are students 11% and staff 9%

Data allows progress to be assessed and reviewed

1.3 Efforts have been made to engage stakeholders and students have a voice in developing cycling projects

Bike User Group meets every 2 months with representatives from the Student Association

Good links to residence managers, Estates and security on cycling

Bi-monthly meeting diary for BUG Wider participation from bike users

Partnership working with local authority, Students Association and local residents with the University Strong links to town cycle campaigning group

Students Association Environment Rep / Transition UStA

1.4 Senior management are supportive of efforts to increase bicycle use as a means of travel (20)

Sustainable Development Working Group signed off creation of the Bike User Group and Travel Plan

Cycle strategy recognised within University Travel Plan Cycle infrastructure budget is approved by Estates December 2016

Delivery of cycle strategy by 2027 Environment

1.5 Partnership working opportunities have been identified and links have been made (20)

Working with Fife Council on Smarter Choices Smarter Places Programme and Bikeabillity training in school Work with Community Council, St Andrews Partnership and Business Improvement District on the promotion and planning of cycling Links with SUSTrans, SEStrans and Cycling Scotland for support and funding

Bike User Group is used as a forum for developing partnership working on cycling within the Town

Links made to new local cycle campaign group

Maintain BUG bi-monthly meetings Consider role of new town cycle campaign and Bike User Group to ensure collaboration and not repetition

Establish Crail to St Andrews path group in 2017

1.6 Funding opportunities have been identified and explored (10)

Funding from Smarter Choices Smarter Places circa £20,000 per annum Funding from Climate Challenge Fund circa £20,000 per annum

Campus Cycling Officer role funded through Bright Green Placements and Cycling Scotland

Maintain Campus / Town Cycling Officer Role

Increase funding for infrastructure and routes

Re-apply for Climate Challenge Fund and identify new funder for ongoing Campus Cycling Officer

Fundraise for cycle routes including Crail and Strathkinness

1.7 There is a coordinated approach to developing support for cycling on campus (20)

Cycling comes under the remit of the Estates Environment Team supported by Transition UStA

Cycling strategy is presented alongside this document demonstrating strategic approach Bike User Group acts to coordinate cycling across the University and town

University commuter cycling target is set at 15% for staff and students Agreed designation of roles and budget by Estates Director

2.1 Cycling is actively and widely promoted to students, staff and visitors on campus (100)

Monthly cycling e-newsletter goes out to 250 people Social Media - Facebook group for Bike Pool and sustainable travel undertake daily posts giving regular information about cycling and maintenance New students are given a green guide with information on cycling at St Andrews Annual cycle event on first Friday of term promotes cycling alongside sale and hire of around 150 bikes

Maintain good social media presence Look for high profile cyclists and more regular communication through staff newsletter In the Loop Need a sustainable travel brand along with targets that are SMART (Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) within strategy

500 Likes by June 2017 Bike Pool group reaches 1000 members by October 2017

Sustainable Travel Map is available on-line and in printed form to all visitors and students

Review travel map and update online version with showers and change rooms

Online map is updated with showers and new layers Sept

2017 Map is promoted through promotion in Fresher’s material for September 2017

Bike Pool is a well-recognised brand across the University with regular bike maintenance sessions held in many Halls and departments It has leaflets, vinyl banners, A-frames and bike labelling on 100 bikes All cycle promotions are branded with the Bike Pool sign

Buy new A-frames, maintain travel promotion within the Bike Maintenance kits

Hall Environmental Reps and Staff Environmental Facilitators are engaged in cycle promotions by organising and promoting events within their own departments or halls Diary of events for year created for September 2017

Campus Cycling Officer achieves regular appearances in weekly staff email bulletins e.g

Retain Campus Cycling Officer role through seeking out further support or funding

Coordination of cycle promotions, training and engagement

Route ways from Halls of residences are marked and highlighted within printed maps and online

As Halls are spread out, most cycle routes are on-street within the town The University has over 2km of off road shared cycle route along a main spine between halls and the North Haugh

Link: https://fourpointmapping.sustrans.org.uk/stan drewscyclemap/standrews_testurl08032016.ht ml

Support for out of town travel routes through the work of Transition UStA

Positive signage to be developed

Ongoing support and development for cycle routes linking St Andrews to other towns (e.g Crail, Strathkinness)

Support funding bids to SEStrans and administration of cycle routes group

Staff, students and residents list unsafe roads as main barrier to commuting (date sourced from University Travel Survey and Transition surveys)

Assist with monitoring cycle lane conditions through Open Street Maps

Annual workshops to train volunteers in October

Work with community and town planners to promote changes to route priorities to promote cycling

Undertake annual travel open forum to assess opportunities for

St Andrews Bike User Group

Current Evidence / Situation Outputs Outcomes (Future Targets) Owner enhancing sustainable travel (February 2017 onwards)

Support the creation of off-street commuter cycling routes between St Andrews and Crail and Strathkinness

Over 200 commuters on Crail route are given option to change travel modes by 2020

Currently 1793 spaces for estimated 1166 cyclists based on 11% student and 9% staff cycling rates Occupancy rate of 70% is target

10 year cycle infrastructure plan to be completed by March 2017 Increase covered bike storage in line with 70% occupancy rates This requires 142 more spaces in 2016 and 563 more by 2025

Travel survey shows that Bike Storage is not a main barrier to cycling 142 parking spaces identified in 2017 Programme of upgrades identifies new spaces up to 563 by 2025

Transition UStA and Environment Team

Seven cycle parking sites are deemed as over- occupied and require development

Develop planning applications and seek approval for upgrading current facilities or installing new facilities

Bikes appropriately stored in secure covered shelters at seven priority sites (September 2017)

All new buildings or refurbishment meet

BREEAM "excellent" standards for bike parking

Planning sets out bike parking within new developments

Over 200 new covered spaces created at Fife Park through development in 2015

Places for changing and drying included within the shower areas

Changing / drying areas specified in development plans for new buildings

Eden Campus development offers need to include changing areas

3.4 Showers (10) Fourteen showers publicised through online cycle map

Showers to be included within new online cycle map Showers to be included in new builds and at Eden Campus site

Cyclists commuting more than 4 miles are encouraged to use their bikes more frequently Showers to be utilised by 10% of commuter cyclists

3.5 Lockers (15) Ten bike lockers near library Out of town club room provides lockers for commuting staff

Review the status and use of lockers on campus Bike locker occupation rate is above 70% - September 2017 onwards

Bike to Work Scheme just relaunched with good take up

Sixteen bikes sold through Cycle to Work since relaunch in August 2016

New Bike to Work scheme has a target of 40 bikes per year (September 2017 onwards)

Long-term (semester or yearly) bike rental available at low cost to students

Bike Pool long term rental scheme to increase to 100 bikes May 2017

Annual bike sale of 100 second hand bikes Annual bike sale to increase to

5 additional bikes per year annually

Bike Pool have bikes available free to staff for trial commuting or if visiting lecturer

Eden Campus Park and Pedal scheme is relaunched in Spring 2017 with new bikes 10 bikes are stationed at Eden Campus Park and Pedal for use by staff

Displacement of 500 car journeys to St Andrews from Eden Campus (September 2017)

Investigate A to B bike rental schemes as a route to reducing need for personal bikes and creating simple staff cycling option

Application for funding through Santander University Bike Competition, if our business case is confident of making a profit / avoiding a loss

50 NextBike bicycle rental scheme based and operated in St Andrews proving cycling for students, staff, visitors and locals

High levels of bike abandonment (100 to 200 bike per year) resulting from poor condition of bikes

Bike Pool maintenance sessions continue to be funded for 40 weeks of the year (bi-weekly sessions)

Target for bike condition on campus is 90% of bikes are "good" and only 2% "un- rideable/abandoned" Under 50 abandoned bikes per year on campus May 2017

Bike Condition survey carried out quarterly indicates strong link between provision of maintenance sessions and condition of bikes

Two newly installed bike maintenance stations at

Cyclists utilise the stations to keep their bikes in better condition Monitored by an annual survey to assess their use

Every hall has a bike maintenance kit that contains lube, puncture repair, pump and basic tools

Maintenance kit is accessed by students as and when required

Information on bike maintenance is given out through Halls

Create a quicker route to identifying and dealing with abandoned bikes End of term campaign highlighting abandoned bikes and safe routes to disposal

Bike storage is not filled with abandoned bikes thus reducing demand Unsightly and dangerous bikes are removed

Under 5% of bikes are considered un-ridable condition

Cycling Scotland "Cycle Trainer" course held in November 2016 for 5 people Cycle Scotland Ride Leader training for 4 people in March 2016

One Bikeability programme within a local primary school

Run one Ride Leader training session per year for

6 people and 1 Cycle Trainer session for 6 people each year

Create a team of competent trainers within local area that can develop the skills of the community to cycle Reduce costs of external trainers and increase number of courses on offer

Four led ride sessions undertaken in 2016 Run eight led rides per year for 50 people Increase in confidence of participants on the road

Assessed through self- assessment forms

Five volunteers achieved Velotech Silver course in January 2016

Train five volunteers to Velotech Silver standard January 2017

Increase in participation of volunteers in Bike Pool sessions

Increase in number of bikes going through Bike Pool annually from

6 full day bike maintenance courses held in 2016 training 25 volunteers to support our Bike Pool maintenance classes

Run 6 one day maintenance training sessions per year

Increase in participation of volunteers in Bike Pool sessions

Increase in number of bikes going through bike pool annual from

1 Essential Cycling course held in 2016 aimed at getting staff back on their bikes

Run 4 Essential Cycling Skills courses in association with the St Andrews CAPOD Healthy Working Lives programme for basic skills and confidence on the road

Have four competent trainers available for running the programme Increase confidence of 20 participants on the road

Assessed through self- assessment forms

4.1 All projects and initiatives aimed at supporting cycling are effectively monitored, with relevant data being collected (30)

Monitor attendance at all bike maintenance sessions, undertake annual survey of people attending bike maintenance sessions, undertake quarterly bike condition surveys at 11 sites sampling around 1000 bikes, undertake annual bike light surveys, bi-annual student and staff travel survey undertaken by University

Regular surveys on Bike Pool maintenance, University Travel, bike condition, etc Install some bike mileage counters onto bike hire bikes to check usage

Better able to track, report and review progress on cycle strategy

Annual report due in March each year

4.2 Monitoring data is used to evaluate the performance and impact of all activities and measures implemented

Data is presented to the Bike User Group and the Environment Team to guide development and programmes We can demonstrate that the increase in bike maintenance classes have led to a massive decrease in the rate of abandoned bicycles and improvement to bike condition We are seeking to show similar return for bike lights and training

Reports to the Bike User Group on bike condition, lights, abandonments and training

Annual report is written in March for the scheme and new systems are developed Regular meetings with volunteers and staff take place to assess the data collected and decide on any actions to improve the scheme

4.3 There is evidence that lessons learnt from previous projects are being applied to maximise the impact and return on future investment in cycling (30)

Campaigns are changed according to monitoring data and review by Bike User Group or the owner of the task Bike lights campaign has changed in response to take up last year Trail of bike loans turned into a larger project that almost self-funds and is shown to reduce bike abandonments Promotion of alternatives to cars during a road closure and free Park and Pedal scheme resulted in demonstrable car displacement

Annual report on campus cycling is presented to the St Andrews BUG and edits used within wider travel policy discussions Creation of Cycling Strategy will enable regular review and target setting

Present end of year report back to senior management in March with an assessment of the costs and benefits of cycling promotions (annually in March)

Cost Estimates for Cycle Parking Spaces

Site Deficit Proposal Increase in

Cost Estimate (excl VAT and install)

Highly visible; obstructing pedestrians and cars

Irvine -17 Options appraisal to be completed 40 2

Redevelopment underway and alternatives exist

Install new Falco 16m shelter with 40 bikes - linear (green), install hard standing

Temporary shelter is not fixed down Cyclists bringing mud into building

Install a bike shelter in the car park to the rear of building, and a few loops at the front entrance for visitors

To provide an alternative at the rear of the building, and to provide easily accessible cycle parking for visitors

Buchanan -8 Change layout to increase capacity 20 2

Highly visible; paving is requiring replacement anyway Good place for a bike maintenance stand

Install 10 hoops under existing canopy and increase capacity overall

Planning permission required 130 spaces, however only 30 are in place

Space in-between Medical Science and Physics could be investigated

Bikes being locked to trees against buildings in visible areas

Options appraisal to be completed (at entrance to car park or in the quad)

Current parking is aged and at overcapacity

Access) -6 On lawn area near to lower level access 20 700 35 2

Bikes are currently being chained to whatever structure they may find

Install hoops on grass area near entrance to car park from The

Bikes leaning against walls and in parking bays Recycling has taken over bike storage

John Honey -5 Install new chain to rear of building 5 50 10 1

Take pressure from Maths and Computer Sciences

Raise existing roof and replace existing racks with high capacity

Costings of Cycle Action Plan Initiatives

Bike Training Cycle Trainer course for up to eight participants 4 days 1500 4 SCSP

Bike Pool Maintenance Sessions Bi-weekly bike maintenance sessions across University

40 weeks at £45 per session 3600 5 CCF,

Hall Committees Bike Lights Campaign

Safety and awareness promotional campaign in collaboration with the Student Association and Police

Promotion, engagement and monitoring of cycling across the University with emphasis on safety and increasing access

FT Grade 3 or part thereof 25748 220 Cycling Scotland,

E-Bikes purchase for Estates work staff

Cargo trike for trades to move quickly around site independent of van

E-bikes for Eden Campus in work travel

Part of travel plan for staff to move between sites

E-bike pool of 4 plus charge points £6,000 NA

Creation of brand ‘Go St Andrews’ and marketing plan for sustainable travel promotion across town

Staff time, advertising, publicity costs

Sustainable Travel Map Upgrade current travel map with new layers

Payment to mapping company 600 2 SCSP

Signage Informational, directional signage and white lining TBC Fife Council,

Bike Storage 6 Priority sites for 241 spaces including Library

Estimates for build only - not installation

Bike to Work Breakfast Social event to encourage staff to make a change in travel mode

10 breakfasts per year at £60 ea 600 5 SCSP, BID, Estates,

Refurbishment of Bikes for Loan

Scheme Refurbish 10 bikes per year

Average £25 materials and £15 labour per bike £400 3 CCF

Bike Loan Scheme Hire of 70 bikes to staff and students for long term

Bike Maintenance Kits A basic bike maintenance kit provided to each Hall 15 kits at £30 each 450 2 CCF

Bike Service Station/Hub Street furniture containing pump and tools

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