Ease of movement around West Malling, Part 4 Cycling and walking

From Sustainable Community Action

< Malling Action Partnership, < MAP Transport and Accessibility group

Worksheet T3, Part 4 Cycling and walking

[edit] Q17. Where are the main foot and cycle paths within the town?

Method Identify the paths available for use by both pedestrians and cyclists, including family groups and the less able-bodied.

Starting points for information

• County Council
• Local Transport Plan

Observation & Snapshot

Notes (Worksheets EN3 Q6,7; EC7 Q13; S5; S6 also refer to leisure and recreation. Worksheets EN1 Q10; EN3 Q7; EC7 Q13,14 also refer to pedestrian access)

[edit] Q18. Are there dedicated/segregated cycle routes linking residential areas to the town centre and to local schools?

Method Choose two or three residential areas within 2 miles and describe the route to the town centre and to schools in terms of the:

• length of journey on dedicated/segregated cycle route
• length of journey on quiet residential roads
• length of journey on major roads
• number of main roads crossed and presence of any *dedicated crossing points
• where the route is well-lit

Starting points for information

• Tourist Information
• County council
• Library
• Local survey

Observation & Snapshot

Notes (Worksheets EC1 Q6,7; EC3; EC4; S1 Q3 also refer to children and young people)

[edit] Q19. Is it easy for people to walk to/from school?

Method Choose two or three residential areas within a mile of both a primary and secondary school and describe the route in terms of:

• route length and how long it takes
• number of main roads crossed and presence of any *dedicated crossing points and/or assistance available

where the route is unlit

Starting points for information

• Local survey

Observation & Snapshot

Notes (Worksheets EC1 Q6,7; EC3; EC4; S1 Q3 also refer to children and young people. Worksheets EC1 Q6,7; EC3; EC4; S1 Q3 also refer to children and young people).

Q20. What secure cycle parking is there at convenient locations throughout the town? ===

Method Look, for example, at the railway station, in the main shopping areas, at the bus station, and at schools.

Starting points for information

• Local survey

Observation & Snapshot

Worksheet T1

• Travel to and from the West Malling area, Part 1 Travel by car
• Travel to and from the West Malling area, Part 2 travel by public transport
• Travel to and from the West Malling area, SWOT analysis

Worksheet T2

• Access to services in the West Malling area, Part 1 Timetabling and accessibility of public transport
• Access to services in the West Malling area, Part 2 Alternatives to private cars and public transport
• Access to services in the West Malling area, SWOT analysis

Worksheet T3

• Ease of movement around West Malling, Part 1 Traffic management
• Ease of movement around West Malling, Part 2 Car parking
• Ease of movement around West Malling, Part 3 Ease of access
• Ease of movement around West Malling, Part 4 Cycling and walking
• Ease of movement around West Malling, SWOT analysis