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Smarter Choices, Smarter Places

Smarter Choices, Smarter Places. Glasgow 25 September 2008. Why Dumfries?. Third largest Council area in Scotland Largest settlement south of the Central Belt Population 37,200 Regional Capital Geographical isolation = ‘clean’ data High levels of inbound commuting

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Smarter Choices, Smarter Places

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  1. Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Glasgow 25 September 2008

  2. Why Dumfries? • Third largest Council area in Scotland • Largest settlement south of the Central Belt • Population 37,200 • Regional Capital • Geographical isolation = ‘clean’ data • High levels of inbound commuting • High car dependency • Low perception of public transport • Marketing opportunities • World Mountain Biking Conference 2009 • The Original Bicycle Festival 2009 • Tour of Britain • “The Natural Place”  Dumfries

  3. Overview of Dumfries Town Centre & DGRI/Crichton

  4. Overview of Dumfries Town Centre & DGRI/Crichton Residential areas Locharbriggs Heathhall Lincluden Lochside Nithside Summerville Sandside Georgetown Maxwelltown Lochvale Troqueer Cargenbridge

  5. Overview of Dumfries Town Centre & DGRI/Crichton Residential areas Barriers Locharbriggs River Heathhall Railway Lincluden Lochside Bypass Marchfields Nithside Summerville Sandside Bridge Georgetown Junction Maxwelltown Bridge Junction Lochvale Troqueer Craigs Ridge Cargenbridge

  6. Overview of Dumfries Town Centre & DGRI/Crichton Residential areas Barriers Bus Network Locharbriggs River Heathhall Railway Lincluden Lochside Bypass Marchfields Nithside Sandside Railway Station Summerville Georgetown Maxwelltown Lochvale Troqueer Craigs Ridge Cargenbridge

  7. Overview of Dumfries Town Centre & DGRI/Crichton Residential areas Barriers Bus Routes Cycle/Walking Routes Locharbriggs River Heathhall Railway Lincluden Lochside Bypass Marchfields Nithside Sandside Railway Station Summerville Georgetown Maxwelltown Lochvale Troqueer Craigs Ridge Cargenbridge

  8. Peripheral Corridors Beattock & Moffat Nith Valley Line M74 Motorway Nith Valley Lochmaben & Lockerbie West Coast Main Line DUMFRIES Annan, Gretna & Carlisle Galloway

  9. Proposed Measures • MARKETING AND INFORMATION • Personalised Travel Plans • Sustainable Travel Information Strategy • Promote Salary Sacrifice Schemes • Research Project

  10. Proposed Measures • BUS MEASURES • Network Improvements • Ticketing Improvements • Infrastructure Improvements • Multi-modal Interchange Enhancements including Real Time Information

  11. Proposed Measures • CYCLING AND WALKING MEASURES • Public Realm Enhancements • Green Commuter Routes • Additional 20mph Zones • Self-Service Bike Hire Scheme

  12. Proposed Measures • CAR MEASURES • Park and Choose Sites • Town Centre Parking Demand Measures • Introduce Car Club • Maintain & Promote DGTripshare.com

  13. Partners • The Scottish Government • SWestrans • Dumfries & Galloway Council • NHS Dumfries and Galloway • The Crichton Trust & Crichton Development Company • Dumfries and Galloway College • Stagecoach Western Bus Company • Total value of the Project is £5.4 million

  14. Potential Expansion • Northern Periphery • ERDF/LUPS • Story Construction • Etc

  15. Project Plan & Next Steps • This Year: 2008/09 • SWestrans Board confirmation • D&G Council confirmation • Establish Project Steering Group • Bus improvements • Real Time Information • Begin design works and start on site some locations • Spend money! • Next Year: 2009/10 • Marketing • Infrastructure • Year 3: 2010/11 • Completion • Assessment • And Beyond?

  16. Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Project Manager: John Nelson Tel: 01387 260141 Email: john.nelson@dumgal.gov.uk Contact: Eddie Glover Tel: 01387 260372 Email: eddie.glover@dumgal.gov.uk

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