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TRAVEL AND PARKING CHARACTERISTICS – 2014 SURVEY REPORT
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Contents
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................3
INTERVIEW TRAVEL SURVEY AND PEDESTRIAN ENTRY COUNTS ...............5
BUS PASSENGER AND VEHICLE SURVEYS ....................................................21
CYCLE PARKING AND OCCUPANCY COUNT ..................................................23
CAR PARKING ....................................................................................................25
GENERAL TRAFFIC VOLUMES .........................................................................47
Appendix 1 – Planning Conditions and S75 Agreement Extracts
Appendix 2 – Survey Company Invitation
Appendix 3 – Survey Data Disc
Appendix 4 – Interview Questionnaire
Appendix 5 – Postcode Graphics
Appendix 6 – Off-site Survey Methodology
Appendix 7 – Off-site Survey Graphics
Appendix 8 – Specific Streets Analysis occupancy profiles
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INTRODUCTION
Background
1.1.1
NHS Forth Valley is committed to promoting sustainable and responsible
travel behaviour through ongoing Travel Planning and Parking
Management processes. A key component of these is the monitoring of
existing travel behaviour, to record actual travel characteristics and inform
future targets and allocation of resources. Jacobs (Formerly SKM Colin
Buchanan) was commissioned by NHS Forth Valley to facilitate travel and
parking surveys, to record and analyse existing behaviour associated with
Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Where appropriate, comparison has been
made with data collected in 2013 and 2012.
1.1.2
Planning conditions and Section 75 Agreement obligations require NHS
Forth Valley to continue with Travel Planning and Parking Management
commitments, demonstrating the achievement of specific mode share and
traffic flow targets. Appendix 1 provides the planning conditions and
relevant extracts from the Section 75 Agreement obligations.
1.1.3
The Board’s Travel Plan is currently being reviewed to take account of the
output from the travel and parking survey work set out in this report and
current transport service provision; the obligations within the Section 75
Agreement are also to be reviewed in this regard.
Survey scope and type
1.1.4
The scope and type of surveys undertaken was developed in partnership
with Falkirk Council.
1.1.5
Surveys to date have taken place in October each year. In consultation
with Falkirk Council, it was agreed to move the surveys to May, which is
considered to be a more neutral month with respect to influence from
external factors such as holidays and poor weather. The results of the
2014 survey confirmed that the overall demand associated with the
hospital was generally in line with October 2013 when the most recent
survey was undertaken. This gives some confidence that data collected
in May can be compared with historic October survey data.
1.1.6
The operation of the hospital has changed since the last survey, which
was undertaken in October 2013 with the removal of specified afternoon
and evening visiting at the majority of wards and the introduction of
opening and unlimited visiting times.
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1.1.7
The surveys were carried out between Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th
May 2014 by independent traffic survey companies, comprising the
following:

Interview travel surveys;

Pedestrian entry counts;

Bus passenger counts;

Cycle parking occupancy count;

On-site car parking surveys; and

Off-site car parking surveys.
1.1.8
Survey briefing information which was issued to survey companies to
invite quotations is provided in Appendix 2 along with details from the
winning bid. Note that bid pricing information has been omitted to uphold
commercial confidentiality.
1.1.9
In addition to the above surveys, Falkirk Council continues to provide
general traffic flow information recorded at the main hospital vehicular
entrance on the A9. This information is recorded via an automatic traffic
counter (ATC).
1.1.10
Each survey is discussed in further detail within separate chapters in this
report, with digital format raw survey data for each completed survey
provided on a disc in Appendix 3.
Report Structure
1.1.11
Ref:
Chapters 2 to 5 report on the surveys undertaken, each providing a
summary methodology and detailed results. Chapter 6 provides
commentary on the traffic volumes recorded at the ATC site.
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INTERVIEW TRAVEL SURVEY AND PEDESTRIAN ENTRY COUNTS
2
Purpose and Methodology
2.1.1
Reporting of the interview travel survey and pedestrian entry counts has
been combined within this chapter, as the purpose of the latter was to
provide an indication of sample rate for the travel survey.
2.1.2
The purpose of the interview survey is to determine the travel
characteristics currently exhibited at the hospital by staff, patients and
visitors.
2.1.3
The surveys were carried out over a 3 day period from Tuesday 13th May
to Thursday 15th May 2014, between the hours of 05.30 and 22.00 at the
main entrances to the hospital building. The exact locations are shown in
Figure 2.1. Note that no interview surveys were carried out at the A&E
entrance, respecting the nature of the operation of this part of the hospital.
Pedestrian counts were however undertaken to provide an indication of
activity.
Figure 2.1:
2.1.4
Ref:
Interview survey and pedestrian count locations
Prior to issuing the survey invitation to survey companies, a sample
pedestrian count was taken from the 2013 survey, to provide an indication
of volume of pedestrians which could be expected during the 2014
survey. This information was supplied to the survey companies to allow
accurate resource allocation, with a view to maximising sample rate and
minimising cost.
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2.1.5
Interviewers were stationed at each access point to capture staff, patients
and visitors arriving at the site. Pedestrians were approached by
interviewers and invited to participate in the travel survey when entering
the hospital. At the same locations, the total number of pedestrian arrivals
was recorded using CCTV.
2.1.6
A copy of the interview questionnaire is provided in Appendix 4.
Results
Sample Rate
2.1.7
As with the previous surveys, it was agreed with Falkirk Council that a
sample size of between 25% and 30% would be acceptable and
considered to be representative of general behaviour at the hospital. The
Council also requested that consideration was given to achieving as high
a response rate as possible. To ensure that the highest possible sample
rate was achieved the traffic survey company continually monitored
pedestrian flow through all entrances and deployed surveyor resources
appropriately to meet with the demand.
2.1.8
For the 2014 survey an additional interview survey resource was
introduced. This provided more flexibility to cover interviews at specific
entrances during times of high footfall.
2.1.9
The actual sample rate achieved was determined by dividing the number
of people who agreed to be interviewed by the total number of pedestrian
entries recorded (excluding those entering the hospital via the Emergency
Department). To ensure the sample rate remained representative, each
person approached for an interview was also asked if they had previously
completed an interview survey. The total number of people who replied
yes has been removed from the pedestrian arrival total for the
corresponding day. The repeat arrival data is provided in Appendix 3.
2.1.10
A summary of the number of interviews carried out, pedestrian entries
observed and the resultant sample rates across the 3 day survey for each
location are provided in Table 2.1.
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Table 2.1:
Location
3-day interview survey sample rate
No. of valid interviews
conducted
No. of pedestrian
arrivals observed*
Resultant sample rate
th
Tuesday 13 May
Main Entrance
1501
6079
25%
Main Staff Entrance
835
1680
50%
Mental Health
306
567
54%
Women & Children
403
1113
36%
TOTAL
3045
9439
32%
th
Wednesday 14 May
Main Entrance
1343
4932
27%
Main Staff Entrance
484
1046
46%
Mental Health
171
347
49%
Women & children
340
921
37%
TOTAL
2338
7246
32%
Thursday 15th May
Main Entrance
1461
5238
28%
Main Staff Entrance
269
892
30%
Mental Health
97
232
42%
Women & Children
291
809
36%
TOTAL
2118
7171
30%
All survey days
Main Entrance
4305
16249
26%
Main Staff Entrance
1588
3618
44%
Mental Health
574
1146
50%
Women & Children
1034
2843
36%
TOTAL
7501
23856
31%
*Pedestrian arrivals exclude Emergency Dept. and reduced to take account of those already interviewed.
2.1.11
As shown in Table 2.1, the overall sample rate achieved was 31%
confirming that the results of the interview survey can be considered as
representative. A 27% response rate was observed in 2013 and a 31%
response rate was observed in 2012.
2.1.12
Commentary is provided below on the general characteristics of each
user group interviewed, followed by a comparison of mode share changes
relative to previous years. Mode share data is also presented for each
hospital access studied, to assist with understanding the characteristics of
relevant user groups that use each entrance. It is also recognised that
some entrances are likely to favour specific modes due to proximity of
infrastructure.
General Characteristics - staff
2.1.13
A total of 2,285 staff interview surveys were completed successfully and
used within the analysis, accounting for 30% of total successful
interviews. Note that some staff members chose not to answer some
questions. As such the total interviews referred to for specific analysis
may not match this total. Where this is relevant, the actual total used will
be provided.
2.1.14
Figure 1 in Appendix 5 illustrates the spread of staff home locations
throughout the Forth Valley region using postcode information collected
during the interview surveys. Of the postcodes plotted 20% originated
from the Stirling/Dunblane area, 40% from the wider Falkirk area and 10%
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from the Clackmannanshire region. This is generally in line with the
spread of staff home locations recorded in 2013.
2.1.15
Of the staff that completed an interview, 90% are based at Forth Valley
Royal Hospital with the remaining 10% normally based at other NHS
Forth Valley facilities. A split of 90%/10% was also observed in 2013 and
2012.
2.1.16
Staff were asked if they are aware of the NHS FV carshare scheme. 80%
of staff are aware of the scheme, with 12% claiming to be members.
2.1.17
Interrogation of the data also suggests that approximately 84% of staff are
aware of the cycle parking present at the hospital and that 48% are aware
of the travel plan.
General Characteristics – patients and visitors
2.1.18
A total of 2,316 surveys were completed by patients, with a further 2,895
completed by visitors.
2.1.19
Of all the patients who completed a survey, 91% were outpatients and the
remaining 9% were inpatients.
2.1.20
Of the 2,895 visitors interviewed, 60% were visiting a patient, 26% were
dropping-off/picking-up a patient and 14% were on business.
2.1.21
As with the staff members interviewed, patient and visitors were also
asked for their home postcode. These have been plotted geographically
and are presented in Figures 2 and 3 in Appendix 5.
Mode share – all users
2.1.22
Table 2.2 summarises the combined mode share data for all user groups
associated with the hospital. For comparison, the table also provides the
2012 and 2013 mode share results and the 2014 targets set out within the
Section 75 Agreement.
Table 2.2:
Mode of
travel
Walk
Cycle
Bus
Train
Car user
Other
TOTAL
Ref:
2014 Mode
Share
1.5%
0.5%
7.7%
2.0%
88.2%
0.0%
100%
All users mode share results
2014 S75
Targets
2%
5.5%
13%
6.5%
70%
3%
100%
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Share
1.4%
0.4%
8.2%
0.8%
87.1%
2.0%
100%
2012 Mode
Share
1.5%
0.3%
9.2%
1.0%
85.8%
2.2%
100%
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2.1.23
A key objective of the current Travel Plan is to minimise car trips and the
success of the current Travel Plan is evaluated against measurable goals
in the form of targets. In relation to mode share, specific reference is
made to meeting the car driver mode share set out in the Section 75
Agreement. The data provided in Table 2.2 confirms that the car user
mode share has increased by 1.1 percentage points since 2013. This is
made up of an increase in both car driver and passenger trips.
2.1.24
The observed combined car driver/passenger mode share is 88%, which
is higher than the initial combined target of 70%. This is due to a much
higher car passenger mode share than initially expected, resulting in a
lower non-car mode share than predicted.
This continues to be
addressed within the Travel Plan Review with respect to setting and
meeting key Travel Plan objectives.
2.1.25
The mode shares for walking and cycling have remained largely
unchanged since 2013. Walking and cycling to the hospital is primarily
dictated by travel distance and therefore only those within a reasonable
distance of the hospital are likely to travel by these modes.
2.1.26
In addition to reporting overall mode share patterns, the mode share by
user has also been split by entrance and compared to the 2013 results.
This is to facilitate a more targeted approach in identifying potential
improvements / travel planning initiatives and changes to the Travel Plan.
2.1.27
Note that the Section 75 Agreement mode share targets are not user
specific, and as such no direct comparison can be provided.
Mode share – staff
2.1.28
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The staff mode share information recorded during the interview surveys is
presented in Table 2.3, a total of 2,285 staff responded to this particular
question.
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Table 2.3:
Mode of
travel
Main entrance
Walk
Cycle
Bus
Train
Car driver
(alone)
Car driver (with
pass)
Car pass (driver
at FVRH)
Car pass (driver
elsewhere)
Car pass (other)
Other
TOTAL
2014 Staff mode share results
Main staff
entrance
Mental Health
Unit
Women &
Children
TOTAL
Response
36
6
155
61
%
6%
1%
24%
10%
Response
10
26
5
8
%
1%
2%
0%
1%
Response
3
2
3
5
%
1%
1%
1%
1%
Response
9
3
15
19
%
4%
1%
7%
9%
Response
58
37
178
93
%
3%
2%
8%
4%
284
44%
844
77%
302
87%
146
72%
1576
69%
30
5%
68
6%
10
3%
4
2%
112
5%
8
1%
58
5%
7
2%
1
0%
74
3%
31
5%
51
5%
5
1%
2
1%
89
4%
29
0
640
5%
0%
100%
23
0
1093
2%
0%
100%
11
0
348
3%
0%
100%
5
0
204
2%
0%
100%
68
0
2285
3%
0%
100%
Table 2.3 demonstrates that 74% of staff arrivals to Forth Valley Royal
Hospital are car drivers, a 2 percentage point decrease compared with the
2013 car driver mode share. Car sharing (i.e. driver with passenger and
passenger) accounted for 15% of the total mode share, with 8%
carsharing with other staff who also work at the hospital and a further 4%
travelling as car passengers with non-hospital staff. This demonstrates
that car sharing is the most popular alternative to drive alone trips
amongst staff. Travelling by bus continues to be the next most popular
sustainable mode of travel for staff, with a 8% mode share, the majority of
which enter at the main entrance to the hospital (24% of all staff arrivals at
this entrance which is the most convenient for bus stops).
2.1.30
The overall staff mode share results have been compared to the results
observed in 2013 and 2012 for are presented below in Figure 2.2.
73.9%
76.2%
72.4%
2.1.29
90%
80%
60%
50%
10.1%
10.8%
11.8%
2014
2013
0.0%
0.8%
0.5%
10%
4.1%
1.6%
2.0%
20%
1.6%
0.9%
0.8%
30%
7.8%
7.7%
9.8%
40%
2.5%
2.0%
2.7%
% Responses
70%
2012
0%
Mode of Travel
Figure 2.2
Ref:
Staff mode share – 2012, 2013 and 2014
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It can be seen from the survey data illustrated in Figure 2.2 that car driver
remains the most popular travel choice and has decreased from 76.2%
mode share in 2013 to 73.9% in 2014, which is around 1.5 percentage
points higher than 2012. For each of the three years (2012 to 2014), car
passenger was the second most common mode of travel for staff, but has
reduced by 1.7 percentage points over that period.
2.1.32
To better understand staff travel patterns at the hospital, and in particular
in association with where staff enter the hospital building, the mode share
has been further disaggregated and compared to 2012 & 2013 results for
the four entrances main entrances. The results are shown in Figures 2.3
to 2.6.
49%
52%
52%
2.1.31
60%
1%
1%
1%
10%
10%
5%
4%
20%
2014
0%
1%
1%
30%
11%
14%
13%
24%
22%
23%
40%
6%
5%
6%
% responses
50%
2012
Other
Car passenger
Car driver
Train
Bus
Cycle
Walk
0%
2013
Mode of travel
Figure 2.3
2.1.33
Ref:
Main Entrance - staff mode share
Figure 2.3 indicates a slight fall in car use coinciding with an increase an
walking, bus and rail trips arriving through the Main Entrance since 2013.
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12%
10%
13%
0%
0%
0%
2013
2012
Other
1%
0%
1%
Train
Car passenger
0%
1%
1%
Bus
83%
87%
84%
2%
1%
1%
Cycle
Car driver
1%
0%
0%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Walk
% responses
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Mode of travel
Figure 2.4
0%
1%
1%
2013
2012
Other
1%
0%
1%
Train
7%
8%
2%
1%
1%
4%
Bus
Car passenger
1%
0%
1%
Cycle
Car driver
1%
0%
2%
2014
Walk
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
90%
90%
91%
It can be seen in Figure 2.4 that since 2013 there has been a 4
percentage point decrease in car driver trips and a 2 percentage point
increase in car passenger trips over the same time period by staff
accessing the hospital via the main staff entrance.
% responses
2.1.34
Main staff entrance – staff mode share
Mode of travel
Figure 2.5
2.1.35
Ref:
Mental Health entrance – staff mode share
Figure 2.5 illustrates that between 2012 and 2014, that travel patterns for
staff that enter the hospital via the Mental Health entrance have remained
relatively static.
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74%
81%
78%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2013
2012
Other
Car passenger
4%
6%
8%
9%
3%
0%
Car driver
Bus
Train
7%
4%
9%
1%
0%
1%
Cycle
4%
6%
5%
2014
Walk
% responses
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Mode of travel
Women & Children entrance – staff mode share
Figure 2.6
2.1.36
Figure 2.6 indicates that, between 2013 and 2014, there has been a 7
percentage point decrease in car driver trips with a 2 percentage point
decrease in car passenger trips amongst staff who enter the hospital via
the Women & Children entrance. Correspondingly, there has been a 3
and 6 percentage point increase in bus and rail use, respectively.
Mode share – patients and visitors
2.1.37
Tables 2.4 and 2.5 illustrate the patient and visitor mode share results,
respectively. A total of 2,307 patients and 2,895 visitors responded to this
question.
Table 2.4:
Mode of
travel
Main entrance
Patient mode share results
Main staff
entrance
Mental Health
Unit
Women &
Children
TOTAL
Response
%
Response
%
Response
%
Response
%
Response
%
Total
14
188
18
1612
0
1832
1%
10%
1%
88%
0%
100%
0
0
0
79
0
79
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
100%
0
1
0
38
0
39
0%
3%
0%
97%
0%
100%
2
25
1
329
0
357
1%
7%
0%
92%
0%
100%
16
214
19
2058
0
2307
1%
9%
1%
89%
0%
100%
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Bus
Train
Car
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Table 2.5:
Mode of
travel
Main entrance
Visitor mode share results
Main staff
entrance
Mental Health
Unit
Women &
Children
TOTAL
Response
%
Response
%
Response
%
Response
%
Response
%
23
3
154
31
1610
1821
1%
0%
9%
2%
88%
100%
0
0
6
1
407
414
0%
0%
1%
1%
98%
100%
5
1
3
4
174
187
3%
1%
1%
2%
93%
100%
8
0
24
2
439
473
2%
0%
5%
1%
93%
100%
36
4
187
38
2630
2895
1%
0%
6%
2%
91%
100%
Walk
Cycle
Bus
Train
Car
TOTAL
Tables 2.4 and 2.5 highlight that the car remains the dominant mode of
travel for patient and visitor trips to the hospital. Walking and bus use
levels vary by entrance, with the vast majority of bus users accessing the
hospital via the main entrance, as expected.
2.1.39
Figures 2.7 and 2.8 provide a comparison of the overall patient and visitor
travel patterns from 2012 to 2014.
89%
85%
84%
2.1.38
100%
90%
70%
60%
50%
2014
40%
2013
30%
2012
0%
4%
4%
10%
1%
1%
1%
20%
1%
0%
0%
9%
10%
11%
% Responses
80%
Train
Other
0%
Walk
Car
Bus
Mode of travel
Figure 2.7
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90%
70%
60%
2014
40%
2013
30%
2012
1%
2%
1%
10%
6%
7%
7%
20%
0%
2%
2%
50%
1%
1%
1%
% Responses
80%
Train
Other
0%
Walk
Car
Bus
Mode of travel
Figure 2.8
Visitor mode share – 2012, 2013 and 2014
2.1.40
Figures 2.7 and 2.8 highlight that the patient and visitor travel patterns to
the hospital have generally remained static since 2012 but with an
increase in car use by patients since 2013 of 4 percentage points.
2.1.41
The patient and visitor mode shares have also been compared to the
2012 & 2013 patient and visitor mode shares by entrance to determine if
there are any fluctuations in mode share based on entrance location to
the hospital building, these are presented graphically in Figures 2.9 to
2.16.
88%
85%
83%
100%
90%
70%
60%
50%
2014
40%
2013
30%
2012
0%
4%
4%
10%
1%
1%
1%
20%
1%
0%
0%
10%
10%
12%
% Responses
80%
Train
Other
0%
Walk
Car
Bus
Mode of travel
Figure 2.9
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90%
70%
60%
2014
40%
2013
30%
2012
1%
1%
1%
10%
8%
9%
8%
20%
0%
1%
2%
50%
2%
1%
1%
% Responses
80%
Train
Other
0%
Walk
Car
Bus
Mode of travel
Figure 2.10
97%
78%
2014
Train
2012
3%
Bus
Car
0%
0%
0%
0%
Walk
0%
0%
0%
18%
2013
0%
4%
0%
110%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
100%
It can be seen in Figures 2.9 and 2.10 that there is very little change in
travel patterns amongst patients and visitors accessing the hospital via
the main entrance, with car use amongst patients increasing by 3
percentage points and visitor car use remaining the same since 2013.
Overall, patient and visitor bus use has remained static.
% Responses
2.1.42
Main entrance – visitor mode share
Other
Mode of travel
Figure 2.11
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94%
89%
2014
2013
0%
5%
9%
Walk
0%
1%
1%
2012
1%
1%
1%
110%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Bus
Train
Other
Car
Mode of travel
Main staff entrance – visitor mode share
Figure 2.12
2.1.44
Figure 2.12 indicates that there has been a slight increase of 4
percentage points in visitor car trips to the main staff entrance, with a
decrease in “other”. For those coming by other modes, mainly comprised
hospital transport and taxis.
50%
78%
2014
Walk
Car
Bus
Train
17%
13%
2012
0%
13%
0%
0%
3%
6%
13%
13%
2013
0%
0%
110%
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
97%
A drop off facility is provided directly outside the main staff entrance for
use by patient transport and taxis. This entrance is used by some
patients and visitors as it is the nearest to certain departments within the
hospital such as Oncology. Figure 2.11 indicates that there has been a
marked increase in patient car trips of 22 percentage points since 2013,
but is consistent with 2012 to the main staff entrance, with a reduction in
“other”. In all years, a low patient footfall has occurred at the staff main
entrance, therefore any small changes in trips will result in a large change
in mode share.
% Responses
2.1.43
Other
Mode of travel
Figure 2.13
Ref:
Mental Health entrance – patient mode share
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90%
70%
60%
2013
30%
2012
20%
10%
1%
1%
2%
40%
2%
0%
0%
2014
2%
3%
2%
50%
3%
8%
2%
% Responses
80%
Bus
Train
Other
0%
Walk
Car
Mode of travel
Figure 2.14
Mental Health entrance – visitor mode share
2.1.45
Figure 2.13 indicates that since 2012 there has been a 50 percentage
point increase in car trips by patients entering the hospital via the Mental
Health entrance. It should also be noted that 8 patient interviews took
place at this entrance in 2012, 18 in 2013 and 39 in 2014. In comparison
to other entrances, as with the main staff entrance the patient footfall
through the Mental Health entrance is very low and that any small change
in travel habits will show a large % change. In addition, as there is
generally spare capacity in the rear staff car park at all times of the day,
this operates as an overspill car park for patients and visitors at peak
times of the day, with the nearest entrance to this being the Mental Health
entrance. The use of the car park in this way will have an impact on
patient car driver trips associated with this entrance.
2.1.46
Figure 2.14 indicates that the overall travel patterns for those visitors
accessing the hospital via the Mental Health entrance have remained
generally static with the exception of an 5 percentage point increase in car
trips and a 5 point decrease in walking trips.
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90%
70%
60%
40%
2013
30%
2012
10%
1%
1%
0%
20%
0%
0%
2%
2014
0%
0%
0%
50%
7%
10%
6%
% Responses
80%
Train
Other
0%
Walk
Car
Bus
Mode of travel
Women & Children entrance – patient mode share
93%
90%
92%
Figure 2.15
100%
90%
70%
60%
2014
40%
2013
30%
2012
2%
2%
0%
10%
5%
6%
6%
20%
0%
2%
1%
50%
0%
0%
0%
% Responses
80%
Train
Other
0%
Walk
Car
Bus
Mode of travel
Figure 2.16
2.1.47
Ref:
Women & Children entrance – visitor mode share
Figures 2.15 and 2.16 demonstrate that the travel patterns for patients
and visitors through the Women & Children’s entrance broadly match,with
a small decrease in bus use corresponding with a similar increase in car
use. The Figures also show that the patient and visitor travel patterns
associated with this entrance have generally remained static since 2013
with a marginal increase in car use (3 percentage points).
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Summary
2.1.48
The results of the interview surveys indicate the following:

An overall response rate of 31% has been achieved, 30% of which
are staff and 70% of which are patients and visitors. This is within the
range as agreed with Falkirk Council;

Since the October 2013 survey there has been a small increase in car
trips to the hospital (1.1 percentage points) with a small decrease in
bus use (0.5 percentage points);

When travel patterns are compared with 2013 survey results for each
hospital entrance surveyed, the following results can be deduced;
o There has been a small reduction in staff car driver trips of 2.3
percentage points, with the biggest decrease of 4 percentage points
by those staff entering via the staff main entrance.
o Patient and visitor travel patterns since 2013 have remained
relatively static over all entrances. There has been a slight increase
in car driver trips by patients using the staff main entrance,
howeverthe number of patients who enter the hospital via this
entrance is very low compared to patient footfall through the main
hospital entrance, this means that any small change in mode of
travel will show a large % increase.
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3.0
BUS PASSENGER AND VEHICLE SURVEYS
3
Purpose and Methodology
3.1.1
Bus passenger and vehicle counts were carried out on Tuesday 13th May
2014 to provide an indication of the level of bus demand (number of
passengers) directly associated with the hospital and to provide
comparison with the results of the interview survey questionnaires.
Vehicle counts provide a record of service provision, including service
number and arrival time.
3.1.2
CCTV cameras were strategically positioned at the bus stances in front of
the hospital to record activity between the hours of 05.30 and 22.00 at
each of the 4 on site bus stances. On arrival of each bus the following
information was recorded:
3.1.3

Service number;

Arrival time;

Number of boarders; and

Number alighting.
The above information is discussed in the following section and a
comparison is also made with the results of the 2013 bus occupancy
survey where relevant.
Results
3.1.4
Table 3.1 contains a summary of the results of the survey, showing the
number of hospital passengers in relation to specific bus services. The
detailed results for each stance are provided in Appendix 3.
Table 3.1:
Bus Service
6
7
19
38
59
60
X24
X26
X27
E27
X38
H1
H2
TOTAL
Ref:
Bus service summary results for 0530 to 2200
No. Bus
Arrivals
%
No.
Boarders
%
No.
Alighting
%
50
44
27
24
31
57
4
4
22
2
61
11
12
349
14
13
8
7
9
16
1
1
6
1
17
3
3
100
84
93
49
45
35
197
1
3
38
0
219
30
23
817
10
11
6
6
4
24
0
0
5
0
27
4
3
100
80
86
49
55
35
146
4
4
38
0
191
24
21
733
11
12
7
8
5
20
1
1
5
0
26
3
3
100
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On the day of the survey there were a total of 13 different bus services
operating at the hospital which resulted in a total of 349 bus arrivals and
349 departures, almost 10% more than in 2013. Bus services X24 and
X26 have been introduced since the 2013 October survey. First bus
service 38/X38 continues to provide the most frequent single service.
Commercial services account for 93% of all bus arrivals, with NHS Forth
Valley funded ‘H’ services making up the remainder.
3.1.6
The maximum number of buses arriving at the hospital within an hour was
observed to be 27, between the hours of 10.00 to 11.00, which is
equivalent to a bus almost every 2 minutes.
3.1.7
The results demonstrate that on the day of the survey a total of 733
people arrived at the hospital by bus, which equates to a mode share of
just over 7%. The pedestrian entry count on the same day (Tuesday 13th
May 2014) shows that there were a total of 10,080 people entering the
hospital via all entrances (accounting for known repeat entries where
possible). The results of the interview survey indicate that the bus mode
share is 7.7%. The minor discrepancy between the interview mode share
and footfall data is likely due to people leaving/re-entering the building
throughout the day that could not be accounted for.
3.1.8
Services 38/X38 and 60 operated by First are the most popular services
for travel to and from the hospital accounting for 33% and 22% of all
boarders and alighters, respectively. Overall commercial services account
for 94% of passenger trips to and from the hospital.
3.1.9
The figures presented demonstrate that throughout the survey period, the
combined “H1 and H2” services carried 98 passengers (boarders and
alighters) associated with the hospital, accounting around 6% of all
passenger arrivals and departures. The passenger spread across the two
“H” services shows a marginal decrease in the H1/H2 patronage levels
recorded in 2013 down from 120 passengers (9%).
Summary
Ref:

Forth Valley Royal Hospital continues to be very well served by
buses with up to 27 buses per hour.

The majority (94%) of bus services are provided by commercial
operators rather than wholly funded by NHS Forth Valley;

349 buses arrived and 733 bus passengers alighted at the site
throughout the survey period; and

Commercial services carry around 94% of all hospital related bus
passengers.
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CYCLE PARKING AND OCCUPANCY COUNT
4
Purpose and methodology
4.1.1
To provide an indication of the use of the cycle parking areas within the
hospital site, cycle parking occupancy counts were undertaken on
Tuesday 13th May 2014 between the hours of 0530 and 2200 at the main
locations, as shown in Figure 4.1.
Figure 4.1 Cycle parking survey locations
4.1.2
The surveys were carried out using CCTV cameras which recorded
activity throughout the survey period. This footage was then reviewed and
a spot occupancy count conducted every 2 hours.
Results
4.1.3
Ref:
The results of the cycle parking occupancy count are provided in Table
4.1.
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Table 4.1 Cycle parking occupancy count results
Time
day
of
Number of bicycles present
Main
Entrance
Staff
Entrance
Auxiliary
Building
Outpatient
Therapy
Unit
Women &
Children
Unit
Total
1
2
2
4
5
5
2
5
1
2
6
13
14
14
13
8
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
10
18
21
21
19
11
10
4
0530
0730
0930
1130
1330
1530
1730
1930
2130
4.1.4
Use of cycle facilities continues to be low, however the maximum
occupancy of 21 cycles is 2 more than the peak occupancy observed in
2013. Total cycle parking provision available on site at the time of the
2014 survey was circa 174 spaces. The maximum occupancy reached
was therefore only approximately 12% of capacity.
4.1.5
NHS Forth Valley has invested a significant amount of resources in the
promotion of cycling and upgrade of local cycle routes and on-site
facilities. To support a continued increase in the cycling mode share, it is
important to undertake on-going promotion and encouragement of the
facilities and incentives available at the site. On the day of the survey,
there were sunny intervals.
Summary
Ref:

The time of year and weather conditions on the day of the survey
may have contributed to the slight increase in cycle usage; and

The vast majority of cycling demand continues to occur at the staff
main entrance.
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CAR PARKING
5
Purpose
5.1.1
Parking surveys were undertaken on and off-site to establish the parking
demand characteristics associated with Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The
data will continue to inform the Travel Plan Review and parking
management processes.
Methodology
5.1.2
The methodology employed for each of the on and off site surveys was
the same as previous years, recording car park vehicle arrivals/departures
and parking occupation data. Length of stay information was also
recorded off-site.
5.1.3
Note that on and off-site parking surveys are reported separately to reflect
the survey work undertaken. However, when considering overall hospital
parking demand, cognisance was taken of the combined data.
On-site
5.1.4
On Tuesday 13th May 2014 car park in/out counts and initial occupancy
counts were carried out to determine activity and occupancy levels within
the hospital car parks.
5.1.5
The surveys were carried out between 05.30 and 22.00 with the
occupancy of each car park recorded at the start and end of the survey.
The in/out counts were carried out using CCTV cameras. Both data sets
were combined to allow occupancy profiles to be determined. The
locations at which the in/out counts were undertaken are illustrated in
Figure 5.1.
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Figure 5.1 Car park in/out locations
5.1.6
There were approximately 1,783 parking spaces available on the day of
the survey, which is the same quantity during the 2013 survey.
5.1.7
The locations of the hospital car parks are highlighted in Figure 5.2.
Figure 5.2 Car park layout plan
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5.1.9
5.1.10
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The capacity of each car park is as follows:

Car park 1 (patients/visitors) – 608 spaces including disabled and
priority parking

Car park 2 (staff) – 790 spaces

Car park 3 (mental health) – 76 spaces, including 37 disabled
spaces

Car park 4 (staff) – 273 spaces

Car park 5 (Accident & Emergency) – 36 spaces including
disabled
Parking management in place at the time of the survey included the
following:

Barrier system controlling access to staff car parks;

Staff parking eligibility determined through a needs based permit
allocation assessment;

Permit allocation is identified through staff ID badges;

Restriction on number of permits issued to ensure efficient
operation of parking provision;

Short stay (4 hour) restriction for patient/visitor parking in the front
car park and mental health car park; and

Use of the rear car park for patients and visitor parking during the
peak times.
Following a successful planning application, NHS FV is currently
constructing an additional 196 parking spaces on-site to address overall
parking demand and to provide greater flexibility in the way parking is
managed. Changes in demand e.g. reduced waiting times targets,
repatriation of patients from other facilities and on-site training
requirements have placed additional pressure on parking in the area,
beyond what was anticipated by NHS Forth Valley. The additional car
parking will be included in any future surveys once it becomes
operational.
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There are two specific elements to the off-site parking survey, as follows:
5.1.11

On-street – kerbside parking activity information in the residential
areas of the survey area; and

Larbert Railway Station car park - parking activity information
within the boundary of the Falkirk Council off-street car park.
The extent of the survey was originally agreed in 2009 with Falkirk
Council, prior to the commencement of the base surveys. At this time no
parking occurred on Stirling Road and as such it was not included within
the survey area. In 2011, as activity increased at the hospital and the
occurrence of on-street parking associated with the hospital became
evident on Stirling Road it was added to the scope of the survey and was
included from 2011 onwards. The area surveyed is illustrated in Figure
5.3.
Figure 5.3 Off-site survey area
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5.1.12
The area in which the on-street parking study has taken place consists
mainly of residential streets, forming loop roads and cul-de-sacs.
5.1.13
An independent traffic survey company was appointed to undertake 30
minute parking beat surveys between 05.30 and 22.00 on Tuesday 13th
May 2014 using the same methodology as previous years. Details of the
methodology are provided in Appendix 6. Raw survey data and analysis
databases can be provided on request.
5.1.14
In 2013 Falkirk Council implemented new Traffic Regulation Orders to
better manage new on-street parking activity associated with Forth Valley
Royal Hospital. The restrictions are considered within this report.
5.1.15
The report also considers the operational capacities for specific streets to
maintain the free flow of traffic, whether it be one-way or two-way.
On-site parking review
5.1.16
This section considers the results of the on-site parking surveys, with
results presented collectively and independently for each of the car parks.
This includes summaries of daily activity and commentary on specific time
periods. The full survey results are provided in Appendix 3
5.1.17
Note that car park in/out traffic flows do not correspond with general
hospital in/out traffic flows at the main entrance. This is because activity at
the main entrance includes pick up/drop off activity which does not make
use of the designated parking areas.
All user groups
5.1.18
Table 5.1 presents the number of vehicles recorded entering and leaving
the car parks at each of the locations shown in Figure 5.2 for the entire
survey period.
Table 5.1
Car Park
Car park 1 – patients and
visitors
Car park 2 – staff
Car park 3 – mental health
Car park 4 – staff
Car park 5 - Accident &
Emergency
TOTAL
5.1.19
Ref:
Car parks arrival/departure summary
No. Arrivals
No. Departures
2014
2013
2014
2013
3,171
2,625
3,158
2,597
1,263
415
329
1,195
287
261
1,247
393
325
1,175
289
265
238
187
230
178
5,416
4,555
5,353
4,504
The results of the 2014 survey indicate there has been an overall increase
of around 19 percentage points in car parking arrivals/departures since
2013.
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Car parking occupancy is calculated using the occupancy recorded at the
start of the survey, combined with the entry/exit counts recorded
throughout the survey. The occupancy profile associated with all on-site
parking activity summarised in Table 5.1 is shown in Figure 5.4 and
compared with the profile seen in 2013.
2000
1800
Occupancy (veh)
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
2014 Total Occupancy
600
2013 Total Occupancy
400
Capacity
200
2130 - 2145
2030 - 2045
1930 - 1945
1830 - 1845
1730 - 1745
1630 - 1645
1530 - 1545
1430 - 1445
1330 - 1345
1230 - 1245
1130 - 1145
1030 - 1045
0930 - 0945
0830 - 0845
0730 - 0745
0630 - 0645
0530 - 0545
0
Time period
Figure 5.4 All car parks vehicle occupancy 2014 and 2013
5.1.21
The maximum occupancy observed was 1,760 vehicles, occurring
between 13.30 and 13.45. At this time there were approximately 1,783 car
parking spaces available on-site which suggests that the overall on-site
demand reached 99% of capacity. It can be seen from Figure 5.4 that the
2013 occupancy peaked at 1,700 vehicles between 14.15 and 14.30,
approximately 95% of capacity.
5.1.22
However, it should be noted that when the overspill parking in surrounding
residential areas is taken into account, overall parking demand exceeds
the available on-site parking capacity within the hospital (see paragraphs
5.1.79 to 5.1.81).
5.1.23
Figure 5.4 also demonstrates similar profile shapes between the 2014 and
2013 results throughout the day, but that the car park occupancy is
generally higher in 2014 from noon onwards.
5.1.24
The profile demonstrates that the majority of on-site parking activity
occurs between 07.30 and 18.00. This is consistent with the results of the
2013 and also the 2012 parking survey.
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Staff
5.1.25
Car park 2 is the largest of 2 staff car parks, with the smaller being Car
Park 4. Staff disabled parking is also available adjacent to the Mental
Health Unit, (Car Park 3), however this is considered separately.
5.1.26
Figure 5.5 presents the occupancy within Car Park 2 (staff) for both 2014
and 2013.
900
800
Occupancy (veh)
700
600
500
400
2014 Total Occupancy
300
2013 Total Occupancy
200
Capacity
100
2130 - 2145
2030 - 2045
1930 - 1945
1830 - 1845
1730 - 1745
1630 - 1645
1530 - 1545
1430 - 1445
1330 - 1345
1230 - 1245
1130 - 1145
1030 - 1045
0930 - 0945
0830 - 0845
0730 - 0745
0630 - 0645
0530 - 0545
0
Time period
Figure 5.5
Car Park 2 occupancy 2014 and 2013
5.1.27
The above comparison demonstrates that the main staff car park is
effectively at capacity between 08.30 and 15.00, with a maximum
occupancy of 784 vehicles between 12.45 and 13.00. The occupancy
pattern and levels are very similar to that observed during the 2013
survey.
5.1.28
While occupancy plateaus between around 08.30 and 15.00 there were
only 303 arrivals and 355 departures, an average of around 50 arrivals
and departures per hour. For comparison, vehicle arrivals between 07.30
and 08.30 totalled 518 vehicles, with departures between 16.30 and 17.30
totalling 275 vehicles.
5.1.29
The results of the survey also indicate that typically within this car park,
turnover is lower than other hospital car parks with a high volume of
arrivals in the morning from 07.00 to 09.00 and the highest volumes of
departures occurring from 1600 onwards.
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Figure 5.6 presents the occupancy levels observed in Car Park 4, the rear
staff car park for both the 2014 and 2013 results.
300
Occupancy (veh)
250
200
150
2014 Total Occupancy
100
2013 Total Occupancy
Capacity
50
2130 - 2145
2030 - 2045
1930 - 1945
1830 - 1845
1730 - 1745
1630 - 1645
1530 - 1545
1430 - 1445
1330 - 1345
1230 - 1245
1130 - 1145
1030 - 1045
0930 - 0945
0830 - 0845
0730 - 0745
0630 - 0645
0530 - 0545
0
Time period
Figure 5.6 Car Park 4 occupancy 2014 and 2013
5.1.31
It can be seen from the 2014 profile in Figure 5.6 that Car Park 4 peaked
at 246 vehicles between 13.30 and 13.45, 90% of the total capacity. This
maximum occupancy is similar to that observed in 2013 and suggests
staff continue to perceive Car Park 2 as the main staff car park and to be
more convenient, despite it being at capacity. The potential to encourage
use of the spare capacity in the rear car park continues to be explored
through staff consultation, permit management/allocation and signing.
Note that the rear Car Park 4 was made available to patients and visitors
during the afternoon peak.
5.1.32
The approved additional car parking which was being constructed at the
time of the 2014 surveys will provide an extension of Car Park 4 of 196
spaces. Any additional onsite parking will be accounted for in future
parking surveys.
Patients and visitors
5.1.33
Ref:
Figure 5.7 presents the patient/visitor occupancy profile throughout the
day in Car Park 1, the patient and visitor car park.
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700
600
Occupancy (veh)
500
400
300
2014 Total Occupancy
200
2013 Total Occupancy
Capacity
100
2130 - 2145
2030 - 2045
1930 - 1945
1830 - 1845
1730 - 1745
1630 - 1645
1530 - 1545
1430 - 1445
1330 - 1345
1230 - 1245
1130 - 1145
1030 - 1045
0930 - 0945
0830 - 0845
0730 - 0745
0630 - 0645
0530 - 0545
0
Time period
Figure 5.7 Car Park 1 occupancy 2014 and 2013
5.1.34
A maximum occupancy of 644 vehicles was observed between 13.30 and
13.45, which equates to 106% of the capacity. The 2013 results showed a
maximum occupancy of 604 vehicles during the same period,
approximately 99% of capacity.
5.1.35
Historically the peak in this car park has been concentrated over a very
short period of time. Since longer visting hours have been introduced at
the majority of wards, the peak occupancy period has extended from a 45
minute period (14.00-14.45) to what is effectively a 5 hour period between
10.30 and 15.45. The survey also indicates that there is a higher turnover
in this car park compared to last year, with 546 more arrivals and 561
additional departures associated with this car park.
5.1.36
In addition to Car Park 1, Car Park 3 (mental health) was surveyed in
conjunction with the staff disabled parking area. The occupation profile for
this is provided in Figure 5.8.
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70
Occupancy (veh)
60
50
40
2014 Total Occupancy
30
2013 Total Occupancy
20
Capacity
10
2130 - 2145
2030 - 2045
1930 - 1945
1830 - 1845
1730 - 1745
1630 - 1645
1530 - 1545
1430 - 1445
1330 - 1345
1230 - 1245
1130 - 1145
1030 - 1045
0930 - 0945
0830 - 0845
0730 - 0745
0630 - 0645
0530 - 0545
0
Time period
Figure 5.8 Car Park 3 and disabled staff car park vehicle occupancy 2014 and 2013
5.1.37
The 2014 maximum occupancy reached is 67 vehicles (87% of capacity)
between 13.00 and 14.00. This peak time coincides with a rise in demand
in the main patient/visitor car park suggesting it is associated with similar
activity and not staff activity. It can also be seen from Figure 5.8 that the
occupancy trend throughout the day is different to that observed in 2013,
with a higher occupancy from around 10.30 to 14.45, which again
coincides with the increased activity in he main patient/visitor car park.
5.1.38
Figure 5.9 details the parking demand associated with Car Park 5, the
Emergency Department.
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35
Occupancy (veh)
30
25
20
2014 Total Occupancy
15
2013 Total Occupancy
10
Capacity
5
2130 - 2145
2030 - 2045
1930 - 1945
1830 - 1845
1730 - 1745
1630 - 1645
1530 - 1545
1430 - 1445
1330 - 1345
1230 - 1245
1130 - 1145
1030 - 1045
0930 - 0945
0830 - 0845
0730 - 0745
0630 - 0645
0530 - 0545
0
Time period
Figure 5.9 Car Park 5 vehicle occupancy 2014 and 2013
5.1.39
These results show that a maximum occupancy was observed of 38
vehicles, 106% of capacity, which occurred between 13.30 and 13.45.
The car park was over capacity between 11.15 and 15.15.
Off-site parking survey
5.1.40
This section presents the results of both elements of the off-site parking
survey, undertaken on-street and at Larbert Railway Station car park. The
results are considered in respect of the baseline survey undertaken in
2009 prior to any hospital related parking activity and also the same
surveys undertaken in recent years (2012 & 2013), to identify any more
recent changes in activity.
5.1.41
Graphics produced by the survey company which illustrate the results are
provided in Appendix 7.
On-street survey
Parking availability
5.1.42
Ref:
Parking availability and restrictions within the study area are presented
graphically in Appendix 7, illustrating locations of formal restrictions,
driveway access points, available space and I-Bar marking (amongst
others). It is important to note that in reality some roads would become
blocked if parking activity were to take place on both sides. The graphic
is intended to provide an indication of scale, taking account of current
traffic regulation orders, driveways and other constraints.
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Arrivals and departures
5.1.43
Figure 5.10 illustrates the vehicle arrival profiles for 2009, 2013 and 2014.
60
50
No. Vehicles
40
2014
30
2013
20
2009
10
0
Figure 5.10
On-street arrival profiles
5.1.44
The results demonstrate that a change in early morning vehicle arrivals
has again occurred, with a decrease in demand following the increase
that occurred in 2013. In general, the number of vehicles arriving has
reduced from 2013, with 74 less vehicles arriving in the study area
throughout the survey period. The general shape of the profile remains
broadly similar, with peaks in arrivals in the early morning and early
evening.
5.1.45
When comparing car parking activity from 2014 with 2009, the profile
remains broadly similar throughout the survey period.
5.1.46
Departure activity for the same 4 years is illustrated in Figure 5.11.
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No. Vehicles
50
40
30
2014
20
2013
2009
10
Figure 5.11
5.1.47
21:00 - 21:30
20:00 - 20:30
19:00 - 19:30
18:00 - 18:30
17:00 - 17:30
16:00 - 16:30
15:00 - 15:30
14:00 - 14:30
13:00 - 13:30
12:00 - 12:30
11:00 - 11:30
10:00 - 10:30
09:00 - 09:30
08:00 - 08:30
07:00 - 07:30
06:00 - 06:30
0
On-street departure profiles
The 2014 results demonstrate a similar profile to that observed in 2013,
but as with arrivals the overall number of departures has reduced from the
2013 level by 63 vehicles, resulting in less pronounced peaks in activity in
the morning and evening. Comparing the 2014 and 2009 departure
profiles presents almost a mirror image of the equivalent arrivals profiles,
with residential based activity occurring until around 13.00, beyond which
expected hospital related traffic begins to depart from the area. There has
been a reduction in vehicle departures of 111 vehicles between 2013 and
2009.
Occupancy
5.1.48
The 2014 overnight occupancy (at the end of the survey) was observed to
be 258 vehicles, with an equivalent 243 in 2013 and 234 in 2009. This
suggests that the general characteristics of overnight parking (assumed to
be residential activity) in the area not associated with the hospital have
largely remained similar since the baseline survey in 2009 with gradual
increases.
5.1.49
Figure 5.12 presents the overall on-street parking occupancy throughout
the day, comparing 2014, 2013 and 2009 results.
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250
No. vehicles
200
150
2014
2013
100
2009
0
05:30 - 06:00
06:00 - 06:30
06:30 - 07:00
07:00 - 07:30
07:30 - 08:00
08:00 - 08:30
08:30 - 09:00
09:00 - 09:30
09:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:00
13:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:30
16:30 - 17:00
17:00 - 17:30
17:30 - 18:00
18:00 - 18:30
18:30 - 19:00
19:00 - 19:30
19:30 - 20:00
20:00 - 20:30
20:30 - 21:00
21:00 - 21:30
21:30 - 22:00
50
Figure 5.12
Overall on-street parking occupancy
5.1.50
The results of the offsite parking survey demonstrate that the maximum
overall on-street parking occupancy in 2014 of 283 vehicles (14.30-15.00)
is almost identicle to the maximum occupancy of 285 vehicles (08.3009.00) observed in 2013. This maximum occupancy shows the daytime
on-street occupancy was 25 vehicles more than observed to be present
overnight.
5.1.51
It can be seen from Figure 5.12 that the on-street parking occupancy is
generally similar to the levels observed in 2013, although shows some
increase from early afternoon to early evening. This is generally thought
to coincide with the increase in patient/visitor activity observe on site. The
period of maximum change from 2013 occurs again between 15:00 and
15:30 when there are 42 more vehicles present on-street in 2014.
5.1.52
The maximum change when comparing the 2014 results with the 2009
baseline occupancy generally occurs between 08.30 and 13.30, with an
increase of between 96 and 109 vehicles. The absolute maximum
increase of 123 vehicles occurs between 14.30 and 15.30, this is 14 more
vehicles than in the 2013/2009 comparison.
5.1.53
Occupancy levels for each street are provided in the survey analysis files
provided electronically in Appendix 3.
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5.1.54
In this section of the report, the overall change in occupancy is
disaggregated to specific streets, using a threshold to identify streets
where on-street parking may be causing amenity problems for local
residents.
5.1.55
A change threshold of 5 vehicles has been used to identify those streets
where an increase in activity has taken place, and which should be taken
forward for further consideration.
5.1.56
Figure 5.13 identifies those streets where the change threshold has been
exceeded between the 2014 and 2009 surveys, at any point during the
survey. It should be noted however, that whilst we have highlighted those
streets with an increase, there are also a number of streets on which a
reduction in occupation was observed at different times throughout the
survey period.
Figure 5.13
Ref:
Streets exceeding threshold
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As is evident in Figure 5.13, a number of the streets are remote from the
hospital and not convenient for walking. Given there are streets with
available capacity nearer to the site these remote streets have been
discounted from the analysis. Table 5.2 identifies those streets which
have been taken forward for detailed analysis. Note that the time at which
the maximum increase occurs does not necessarily coincide with the
maximum occupation. All of the streets identified in Table 5.2 were also
identified in the 2013 survey.
Table 5.2
On-street parking threshold analysis
Maximum occupation*
Street
2009
Broomage Avenue
Clyde Crescent
Glenbervie Drive
Logie Drive
Old Bellsdyke Road
Old Denny Road
Stirling Road
All Streets
2013
Change in maximum
occupation between 2009
vs 2014
2014
Maximum
increase in
occupation at
any given time
period between
2009 vs 2014
Time
maximum
increase
observed
Infringements
observed in
2009
2014
16
17
13
-3
7
0700-0730,
1900-1930
Yes
Yes
27
29
29
+2
12
1300-1330
Yes
Yes
22
19
20
-2
8
1300-1330
Yes
Yes
12
24
29
+17
26
1230-1300,
1430-1500
Yes
Yes
11
32
41
+29
40
1500-1530
Yes
Yes
7
47
42
+35
37
0730-0830
1030-1100
No
Yes
4
34
36
+32
36
1030-1100
-
No
255
285
283
+28
123
-
-
-
*Please note that maximum occupation figures for 2009, 2011, 2013 & 2014 may not occur during the same time periods and therefore care should be taken in
making any direct comparisons.
5.1.58
Ref:
An increase in activity alone does not necessarily suggest a negative
impact, and as such, instances of parking infringement have also been
considered for all streets in the survey. There were a number of different
infringement types observed during the parking beat surveys in both 2009
and 2014, a summary of which is provided below.

Parking on a bus stop;

Parking in a disabled space;

Parking over a dropped kerb; and

Parking on an I-Bar (used to highlight driveway access).
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5.1.59
While not recorded as part of this parking survey, feedback from the local
community suggests that other negative impacts can be attributed to an
increase in on-street parking, including but not limited to those set out
below:

Vehicles travelling at inappropriate speeds;

Littering;

Noise; and

Width restrictions on footways resultant from inconsiderate
parking.
5.1.60
For those streets also identified in both the 2013 and 2014 surveys, the
analysis aims to identify if any change in activity has occurred since this
time and if the change is problematic. The analysis considered if the
change could be attributed to Forth Valley Royal Hospital by considering
the accumulation profile, and where appropriate, recommends mitigation
measures.
5.1.61
The following section of the study considers the streets identified in Table
5.2 in further detail. Detailed accumulation profiles for each of these
streets are provided in Appendix 8.
Broomage Avenue
5.1.62
The parking occupancy profiles on Broomage Avenue are erratic, and
have not markedly changed since 2009. The overall maximum parking
accumulation has fallen by 4. None of the typical parking characteristics
displayed by hospital related parking are evident and it is therefore
concluded the change in activity on Broomage Avenue is not attributable
to the hospital. Activity is likely to be attributable to the various land uses
which exist on Broomage Avenue e.g. retail, business, church and
residential.
5.1.63
Three parking infringements were observed in the 2013 survey, including
2 vehicles parking in a bus stop 1 vehicle parked across a dropped kerb.
Clyde Crescent
5.1.64
No notable changes in the occupancy were observed on Clyde Crescent
between the 2014 and 2013 surveys. The maximum occupancy remained
constant from 2012 at 29, displaying a demand more aligned with 2009
conditions.
5.1.65
Infringements have increased since 2013, with 25 instances (12 in 2013)
of people parking across dropped kerbs and 8 parking across I-bar
markings (1 in 2013). It is not known if this was resident or hospital
related parking and it is suggested that Falkirk Council and the Police
continue to be consulted to identify any specific problems.
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5.1.66
The profile and occupancy level has generally remained similar to the
base observations recorded in 2009. During the 2014 survey, it was noted
that there was an increase in occupation between 17.30 and 18.00. A
maximum increase of 6 vehicles was noted. This location is relatively
convenient for access to the hospital, with a pedestrian link to Stirling
Road present and as such the results suggest this increase may be
attributable to the hospital.
5.1.67
Nine parking infringements were observed in the 2014 survey, including 5
vehicles parking across I-bar markings and 4 vehicles parked across
dropped kerbs. While this has increased from only 1 in 2013, this remains
less than the 12 infringements recorded in 2009.
Logie Drive
5.1.68
The Logie Drive occupancy profile shape observed during the 2014
survey is similar to 2013, although the occupancy levels reached are
higher with up to 5 more vehicles present on-street. Parking associated
with the hospital continues to occur at this location, with a maximum
recorded increase of 17 vehicles from base conditions. Overnight
occupancy on Logie Drive has increased by 6 vehicles, although this is
not considered to be attributable to the hospital due to the unrestricted
availability of on-site parking at this time.
5.1.69
Parking infringements on Logie Drive appear to have generally decreased
since 2013, with 3 instances of cars parked across dropped kerbs noted
(none noted in 2013), 7 vehicles on I-bars (14 in 2013), no infringements
were recorded of parking on single yellow lines where 4 instances of
vehicles parking were observed during the 2013 survey period. It is
suggested that Falkirk Council and the Police continue to be consulted to
identify and address any specific problems.
Old Bellsdyke Road
5.1.70
Demand profiles for 2014 and 2013 on Old Bellsdyke Road remain largely
the same, although occupancy levels have increased over this period and
remain higher than base conditions. This demonstrates that hospital
parking continues to occur on Old Bellsdyke Road.
5.1.71
Parking infringements on Old Bellsdyke Road appear to have generally
decreased since 2013, with 7 instances of cars parked across dropped
kerbs noted (6 in 2013), 4 vehicles on I-bars (13 in 2013), 1 vehicle on a
double yellow line (1 in 2013) and 1 vehicle in a disabled bay.
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Old Denny Road
5.1.72
Parking activity on Old Denny Road has decreased slightly since the 2013
survey, with the maximum occupancy dropping from 47 vehicles in 2013
to 42 vehicles in 2014. The 2014 demand profile demonstrates an
increase in early morning parking activity before peaking and generally
falling throughout the day. As per previous years, the occupation is
greater than the base conditions with the additional demand considered to
be associated with the hospital.
5.1.73
Parking infringements observed on Old Denny Road have decreased
since 2013 when 15 instances were observed. In the 2014 survey a total
of 11 infringements were observed; 2 vehicles parking across dropped
kerbs, 1 vehicle parking on an access/junction, 4 instances of a vehicle
parking on double yellow lines and 4 instances of a vehicle parking on an
I-bar marking. It is suggested that this activity is highlighted to the Police
to explore any potential problems/solutions with inconsiderate parking.
Stirling Road
5.1.74
Maximum occupancy on Stirling Road has increased slightly from 34
vehicles in 2013 to 36 vehicles in 2014. Parking profiles remained
relatively unchaged since 2013.
5.1.75
No parking infringements were noted on Stirling Road during the survey.
Parking summary
5.1.76
The above street-specific analysis identifies the streets on which hospital
parking is thought to occur. The table below summarises the results,
drawing out maximum changes in activity.
Table 5.3
Streets thought to contain hospital parking
Overnight
occupancy
Maximum
occupation
2009
2014
2009
2014
Maximum increase in
occupation at any given time
period between 2009 vs 2014
16
12
9
5
2
234
19
18
8
9
2
258
22
12
11
7
4
255
20
29
41
42
36
283
8
26
40
37
36
123
Street
Glenbervie Drive
Logie Drive
Old Bellsdyke Road
Old Denny Road
Stirling Road
All Streets
*Please note that maximum occupation figures for each individual street may not occur during the same time periods
as all streets and therefore care should be taken in making any direct comparisons.
5.1.77
Ref:
Whilst the figures in Table 5.3 are not directly comparable, the analysis
demonstrates that a large proportion of the on-street parking activity
recorded during the survey can be attributed to the streets where hospital
parking activity occurs.
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5.1.78
It is clear that hospital related parking activity continues to take place on
some streets in the surrounding area; on Logie Drive, Old Bellsdyke
Road, Old Denny Road and Stirling Road in particular. In addition to
encouraging sustainable travel and managing parking within the hospital
site, NHS Forth Valley will continue to work with Falkirk Council and
Police Scotland to seek appropriate solutions, to address inappropriate
on-street hospital related parking activity.
Combined on and off site parking demand (excluding Larbert Rail Station)
Combining on and off site parking demand profiles provides an indication
of total parking demand associated with the hospital, including maximum
combined or effective occupancy. While the off-site work makes the basic
assumption that all vehicles parked in addition to those observed in 2009
(base pre-hospital) are hospital related, it does provide an indication of
demand. There will be an element of residential parking related daily
variation built in to the occupancy data, but it is not possible to completely
eliminate this.
5.1.80
Figure 5.14 shows the combined on and off site parking demand profiles.
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
On site
Off site
Combined
On site capacity
05:30 - 06:00
06:30 - 07:00
07:30 - 08:00
08:30 - 09:00
09:30 - 10:00
10:30 - 11:00
11:30 - 12:00
12:30 - 13:00
13:30 - 14:00
14:30 - 15:00
15:30 - 16:00
16:30 - 17:00
17:30 - 18:00
18:30 - 19:00
19:30 - 20:00
20:30 - 21:00
21:30 - 22:00
No. Vehicles
5.1.79
Figure 5.14
5.1.81
Combined on and off-site parking demand
The maximum combined parking demand of 1,854 vehicles is slightly
greater than observed in 2013. This occurs between 13.00 and 13.30 (30
minutes earlier than the peak last year). This demonstrates that
combined demand is higher than available on-site capacity (1,783), give
or take any difference associated with daily variation.
Larbert Rail Station
5.1.82
Ref:
Comparing 2014 parking activity at Larbert Rail Station with 2013 data
suggests a slight decrease in activity, with with demand profiles similar to
the base in 2009.
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5.1.83
The car park occupancy profiles are provided in Figure 5.15, with arrival
and departure comparisons provided in Figures 5.16 and 5.17.
300
No. Vehicles
250
200
150
2014
100
2013
50
2009
0
Figure 5.15
Larbert Railway Station car park occupation
140
No. Vehicles
120
100
80
60
2014
40
2013
20
2009
05:30 - 06:00
06:30 - 07:00
07:30 - 08:00
08:30 - 09:00
09:30 - 10:00
10:30 - 11:00
11:30 - 12:00
12:30 - 13:00
13:30 - 14:00
14:30 - 15:00
15:30 - 16:00
16:30 - 17:00
17:30 - 18:00
18:30 - 19:00
19:30 - 20:00
20:30 - 21:00
21:30 - 22:00
0
Larbert Railway Station car park arrivals
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2014
2013
2009
05:30 - 06:00
06:30 - 07:00
07:30 - 08:00
08:30 - 09:00
09:30 - 10:00
10:30 - 11:00
11:30 - 12:00
12:30 - 13:00
13:30 - 14:00
14:30 - 15:00
15:30 - 16:00
16:30 - 17:00
17:30 - 18:00
18:30 - 19:00
19:30 - 20:00
20:30 - 21:00
21:30 - 22:00
No. vehicles
Figure 5.16
Figure 5.17
Ref:
Larbert Railway Station car park departures
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Ref:
The peak arrival and departures flows are slightly higher than in 2013.
The demand flows follow a similar demand profile. It is therefore
reasonable to conclude that the hospital has had no impact on the
operation of the Railway Station car park over the past year.
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GENERAL TRAFFIC VOLUMES
6
Background
6.1.1
Falkirk Council provided data recorded by Automatic Traffic Count (ATC)
equipment installed at the main access as part of the ongoing monitoring
of traffic volumes associated with the hospital. The location of the ATC
equipment is shown in Figure 6.1. The counters are operational 24 hours
per day and record vehicle volumes, speed and classification.
To A9 /
Stirling
Road
ATC Location
N
Figure 6.1 ATC location
6.1.2
The data collected from the ATC at this location includes all vehicular
activity observed at the hospital including car park activity, public
transport, service vehicles and drop off/pick up.
Traffic Volume Monitoring
6.1.3
Ref:
The 2-way traffic volumes recorded using the ATC equipment during the
morning peak hour on Tuesday 13th May 2014 have been compared to
the vehicle flow targets contained in the Section 75 Agreement and also
the morning peak hour flows observed on Tuesday 1st October 2013.
The comparison is presented in Table 6.1.
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Table 6.1:
Movement
ATC and S75 vehicle flow comparison
2013 ATC data
Arrivals
Departures
TOTAL
Arrivals
Departures
TOTAL
2014 ATC data
Morning peak (08.00-09.00)
835
951
212
206
1,047
1157
Evening peak (16.30-17.30)
215
281
751
713
966
994
2014 S75
estimates
447
38
485
132
484
616
6.1.4
It can be seen in Table 6.1 that the flows recorded in the peak hours on
the day of the survey continue to exceed the targets contained in the
Section 75 Agreement. It can also be seen that there is a marginal
increase in traffic flows in both AM (110 vehicles) and PM peak (28
vehicles) hours.
6.1.5
A comparison of average weekday (Tuesday to Thursday) daily traffic
flows for October in 2013 and May 2014 suggests an increase of 1,144
vehicles per day, from 11,827 in 2013 to 12,971 in 2014. This represents
an increase in traffic flow of around 9.7 percentage points.
Vehicle trip characteristics
6.1.6
In order to understand the nature of vehicle arrivals at the hospital, the
ATC arrival counts were compared to the total number of vehicles
entering all of the car parks throughout the day on Tuesday 13th May
2014. The results can be seen below in Table 6.2 for the period 05.30 to
22.00.
Table 6.2:
6.1.7
Ref:
ATC count and car park entry comparison
Movement
2014 ATC data
Hospital Arrivals
6,434
2014 All Car Parks IN
Count
5,416
It can be seen that around 84% of all vehicles arriving at the site are
associated with car park activity. The remaining 16% of vehicles can be
attributed to drop-offs, service vehicles and public transport vehicles. This
is an increase in car park activity and vehicle arrivals to the hospital
compared to the 2013 activity. It is reasonable to assume this is a result
of the recent extension to visiting hours and possibly the distribution of
additional permits.
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Summary
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
ATC equipment at the hospital entrance continues to operate
satisfactorily;

Peak hour traffic flows have marginally increased between 2013
and 2014; and

84% of all vehicles accessing the site are associated with car park
activity.
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APPENDIX 1 – PLANNING CONDITIONS AND S75
AGREEMENT EXTRACTS
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APPENDIX 2 – SURVEY COMPANY INVITATION
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APPENDIX 3 – SURVEY DATA DISC
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APPENDIX 4 – INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
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APPENDIX 5 – POSTCODE GRAPHICS
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APPENDIX 6 – OFF-SITE SURVEY METHODOLOGY
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APPENDIX 7 – OFF-SITE SURVEY GRAPHICS
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APPENDIX 8 – SPECIFIC STREETS ANALYSIS
OCCUPANCY PROFILES
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