Angel Gardens is a residential-led mixed-use scheme within the NOMA masterplan, close to Manchester Victoria Station. Fore prepared a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan to accompany the planning application for the site. Following this Fore took on the role of Travel Plan Coordinator for the development.

OBJECTIVES

• Fulfil the role of Travel Plan Coordinator for three years after first occupation.
• Promote non-car travel at Angel Gardens and act as a point of contact for residents and employees.
• Carry out surveys to assess the performance of the Travel Plan.
• Liaise with Manchester City Council to review progress.

OUTCOMES

• Travel Guide prepared and issued to new residents, as well as being available on the sales website.
• Travel communication materials produced and distributed to promote sustainable transport, and let residents know they can direct their travel-related queries towards the dedicated Travel Plan Coordinator.
• Travel surveys undertaken annually to monitor the Travel Plan. The results showed that the development is far exceeding its Travel Plan targets. The Year 3 survey ascertained that 17% of residents are travelling to work by driving alone (target of below 27%) and 13% of employees are travelling to work by driving alone (target of 33%).

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