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27 Baines Crescent, Torquay

Green Travel Plan Prepared for

IP Generation Pty Ltd

MGA19123

27 June 2019

Project Information:

27 Baines Crescent, Torquay

Green Travel Plan

Document Information:

Issue: Final

Date of Issue: 27 June 2019

Client: IP Generation Pty Ltd

Reference: MGA19123

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Background 1

1.2 Scope of Works 1

2. Development Proposal 2

2.1 Land Uses 2

2.2 Vehicle Access 2

2.3 Car Parking 2

2.4 Bicycle Parking 2

2.5 Sustainable Transport 2

3. Targets & Objectives 3

3.1 Existing Travel Modes 3

3.2 Target Travel Modes 3

4. Actions & Initiatives 5

4.1 General 5

4.2 Public Transport 5

4.3 Cycling 6

4.4 Walking 7

4.5 Car Parking 7

5. On-Going Monitoring & Review 8

6. Supplementary Information 9

6.1 Websites 9

6.2 Smart Phone Apps 10

Figures

Figure 3.1: Method of Travel to Work (by Place of Employment – Torquay and Jan Juc) 3

Figure 3.4: Mode Split Targets for Staff 4

Tables

Table 4.1: Public Transport Actions 5

Table 4.2: Cycling Actions 6

Introduction

Green Travel Plan - 27 Baines Crescent, Torquay 1

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

In June 2019, MGA Traffic Pty Ltd was commissioned by IP Generation Pty Ltd to prepare a Green Travel Plan to

accompany a planning permit application currently being sought for a proposed Office, Brewery/Tavern,

Cinema, Wellness and Café on land located at 27 Baines Crescent, Torquay.

1.2 Scope of Works

A green travel plan is a mechanism to manage the transport needs for various users associated with a

development in order to reduce and shift the use and dependency away from single occupancy private vehicle

use.

The plan comprises a list of strategies and initiatives aimed at encouraging alternative and sustainable modes of

travel (walking, cycling, public transport and carpooling) for travel to and from a site or development.

Development Proposal


2. Development Proposal

2.1 Land Uses

The following analysis has been provided on the development plans prepared by Ewert Leaf Architects, as

follows:

▪ Office (Boardriders) – 1,450sqm

▪ Office (Co-Working) – 2,150sqm

▪ Tavern Brewery – up to 490 patrons

▪ Cinema – up to 400 patrons

▪ Wellness Centre – 40 patrons

▪ Ancillary Café -30sqm

2.2 Vehicle Access

Vehicle access to the site is proposed via the existing access to Baines Crescent.

2.3 Car Parking

The existing on-site car park consists of 177 car spaces and is to be reconfigured to provide 147 car parking

spaces, including the provision of one disabled car space.

One car share space (with vehicle) is proposed for use by site staff.

All on-site car parking is proposed to remain un-allocated, excluding the proposed car share space.

2.4 Bicycle Parking

60 bicycle spaces are proposed within the development including 40 spaces for staff within a secured area and

20 spaces (10 hoops) on the public areas for visitors.

2.5 Sustainable Transport

Bus Route 51 (Geelong to Jan Juc via Torquay) operates along Surf Coast Highway with stops located on the

approximately 250m walking distance from the site. This provides a link to the Torquay Interchange where it

also connects to Bus Route 50 and 101.

Sealed pedestrian paths are provided on the south side of Baines Crescent and cease prior to the side. Bicycle

lanes are provided along the Surf Coast Highway.

Targets & Objectives


3. Targets & Objectives The overall aim of the plan is to reduce the number of single occupancy private vehicle journeys to and from

development by staff and visitors alike via the implementation of a series of targets and objectives that will be

paired with direct actions and initiatives in order to assist with vehicle reliance.

3.1 Existing Travel Modes

In order to set for travel mode targets for the development, existing travel mode behaviour for employees in the

main statistical area of the Surf Coast / Bellarine Peninsula has been sourced from the 2016 Australian Bureau of

Statistics Census Data. In addition, localised data from Torquay and Jan Juc has been sourced from id

community (https://profile.id.com.au/surf-coast/travel-to-work Torquay). This data is presented in Figure 3.1.

Figure 3.1: Method of Travel to Work (by Place of Employment – Torquay and Jan Juc)

3.2 Target Travel Modes

The following principle targets have been identified for staff of the development:

▪ Achieve a staff driving to work percentage of below 50% (currently this is 86% for the Torquay and Jan

Juc). It is noted that the existing operation of the Office (Boardriders) currently exhibits 50% mode

travel by car). This ratio is proposed to be the benchmark for the office co-share.

▪ Achieve a staff car passenger to work percentage of approximately 15% (currently this is 4% for the

entire Torquay and Jan Juc area);

▪ Achieve a percentage of staff travelling to work by public transport of approximately 10% (currently this

is 6% for the Torquay and Jan Juc area);

▪ Achieve a percentage of staff cycling to work of above 10% (currently this is less than 1% for the

Torquay and Jan Juc area); and

▪ Achieve a percentage of walking to work 5% (currently this is 3% for the Torquay and Jan Juc area);

https://profile.id.com.au/surf-coast/travel-to-work%20torquay

Targets & Objectives


These mode split targets for staff are provided in Figure 3.4.

Figure 3.4: Mode Split Targets for Staff

Actions & Initiatives


4. Actions & Initiatives

4.1 General

The following sets out a series of actions and initiatives that will form the basis for the green travel plan. Each

action should be completed within the first 6-12 months from the development inception unless otherwise stated

(i.e. as required by planning permit conditions to be implemented immediately). Collectively, these actions aim

at achieving the mode split targets set out in Section 3 of this plan.

It is recommended that a committee or working group be established to ensure that the proposed actions are

implemented. The committee should meet on a regular basis (annually) with the aim to have these actions

reviewed and monitored to ensure adherence to the plan. Further detail on the monitoring of the green travel

plan is discussed in Section 5 of this report.

4.2 Public Transport

Table 4.1: Public Transport Actions

Action / Initiative Responsible Party Timing

Develop a map showing public transport routes to work.

This should be reviewed with regularity to ensure accurate and current information.

Furthermore, the use of digital technology should also be utilised and ultimately

supersede the need for physical maps. Websites and smart phone apps providing the

required information should be investigated.

Tenant /

Management

This action should be

completed immediately

Develop an employee welcome pack. This pack should contain information (as it

pertains to public transport) on the following:

▪ MYKI cards (potentially pre-loaded with a nominal credit)

▪ Information on smart phone apps and how to download / install them including the

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) app which will enable staff to plan public transport

routes between their home and place of employment (or trips in between). Useful

information is also available on the PTV website (www.ptv.vic.gov.au)

Tenant /

Management


completed

immediately.

Provide links to the Public Transport Victoria website on the local intranet, in particular

the Journey Planner page which helps staff plan trips between two destinations,

providing time estimates and distances between the start and end points and a step

by step guide to the location of each service and /or connecting service (see -

www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey)

Management /

IT Department


completed within the

first 3 months.

Include a comprehensive rundown of sustainable transport initiatives during employee

induction training. From a public transport perspective, this includes identifying various

public transport facilities, a rundown of the available public transport websites and

smart phone apps (including their location, installation and use) and any public

transport subsidies available through management.

Management During employee

induction

Install a stand / notice board with leaflets and maps for various public transport

information including (routes, timetables, information on smart phone apps etc). These

leaflets and brochures are obtainable from PTV and Metro.

Tenant /

Management


completed within the

first 3 months.

Provide reminder notices on public transport availability, public transport initiatives and

any updates regarding the latest smart phone apps with payslips or through employee

email newsletters.

Management /

IT Department

This action is on-going



4.3 Cycling

Table 4.2: Cycling Actions


Provide secure on-site bicycle parking for staff and visitors (40 secure spaces are

provided on-site for staff and visitors).

Developer Action to be completed

as part of the building

construction

Provide enough bicycle parking to meet peak needs.

The development exceeds the statutory bicycle parking requirements,

notwithstanding, the supply of bicycle parking should be monitored to ensure it is

meeting demands.

Tenant /

Management to

monitor bicycle

parking demand

Ongoing

Provide showers and changing rooms.

Facilities are provided on each office level and two of the car parking levels.



construction

Provide lockers for a change of clothes.

The tenant to implement appropriate lockers during the office fit out.



construction

Supply a toolkit consisting of puncture repair equipment, a bike pump, a spare lock

and lights. This could be housed within the lobby (This should be implemented from

opening).

Tenant /

Management


implemented

immediately

Upon staff induction, tour the bicycle facilities and explain how the facilities are used

managed, including:

▪ The location of bicycle spaces and how to access them (during business hours and

also after hours).

▪ The location and accessibility on on-site end of trip facilities such as showers and

change rooms. Demonstrate how the facilities are accessed, and how any

equipment is used.

▪ The location of a bicycle repair kit. (this should be provided from the occupation).

▪ Explain the cleaning schedule of the facilities and ensure that the facilities are

maintained to a high standard.

Management /

IT Department

This action is on-going


pertains to cycling) on the following:

▪ Information on local bicycle repair stores (discounts are potentially attainable

through negotiations with local bike shops).

▪ The location of bicycle spaces and how to access them (during business hours and

also after hours).

▪ Links to various websites and smart phone apps (with information also provided on

an internal intranet) that provide information regarding cycling.

Tenant /

Management


implemented

immediately

/

Ongoing

Develop a map showing on and off-road cycle routes in and around the area.

Notwithstanding, links to online bicycle maps and smart phone apps should be

explored regularly. A good source of bicycle information including maps is available

via the Bicycle Network Website (www.bicyclenetwork.com.au)

Tenant /

Management / IT

Department


implemented

immediately

/

Ongoing

Establish an internal Bicycle Users Group (BUG). BUGs are formed by people who

want to work together to improve facilities for cyclists and encourage cycling. BUG

initiatives could include:

▪ Develop a ‘bike buddy’ scheme for inexperienced cyclists

▪ Organise a cyclist’s breakfast that can be funded by management.

▪ Organise an after-work ride. This does not have to be long or strenuous and could

end somewhere for dinner or drinks. The idea is to encourage people who might

be reluctant to cycle to give it a go!

Management /

BUG Co-ordinator


implemented within the

first 3 month

Advertise initiatives devised by a Bicycle Users Group (BUG) within staff common

areas.

Management /

BUG Co-ordinator

Ongoing

Encourage / Participate in annual events such as ‘Ride to Work Day’ Management /

BUG Co-ordinator

Ongoing

http://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/



4.4 Walking

Table 4.3: Walking Actions


Produce a map showing safe walking routes to and from the site to local facilities, such

as shops and public transport stops.



construction

Develop a map showing safe walking routes to and from the site to local facilities, such

as shops and public transport stops.

Notwithstanding, links to online maps and smart phone apps should be explored

regularly.

Tenant /

Management / IT

Department


implemented

immediately

/

Ongoing


pertains to walking) on local amenities

Links to various websites and smart phone apps (with information also provided on an

internal intranet) that provide information regarding walking.

Tenant /

Management


implemented

immediately

/

Ongoing

Have a few umbrellas conveniently located at reception for rainy days – perhaps

bearing the logo for the building, developer or tenant.

Tenant /

Management


completed

immediately.

Provide showers and changing rooms.

Facilities are provided on each office level and two of the car parking levels.



construction

Provide lockers for a change of clothes.

The tenant to implement appropriate lockers during the office fit out.



construction

Promote and take part in ‘National Walk to Work Day’ Management Ongoing

Have some TravelSmart Get to Work days encouraging staff to arrive to work via foot. Management Ongoing

4.5 Car Parking

Table 4.4: Car Parking Actions


The site provides one on-site car share space and vehicle to be used by office staff.

The site can consider car spaces for car pooling (minimum two people occupancy).

The car share scheme will be co-ordinated by management for staff use utilising an

internal booking system. The booking system should form part of the induction

training given to staff.

Tenant /

Management


completed

immediately.

Set up an online carpooling database and advertise this via emails or notice boards to

encourage staff who have similar travel patterns to carpool (or commute in pairs).

Tenant /

Management


completed

immediately.

Provide dedicated / allocated car spaces to car poolers Tenant /

Management


completed

immediately.

On-Going Monitoring & Review


5. On-Going Monitoring & Review It is important to ensure that the Green Travel Plan is meeting its objectives and having the intended impact on

car use and transport choices for staff.

It is encouraged that the Plan be reviewed regularly (every 6-12 months). The review should be completed by a

committee or working group which should be established to ensure that the proposed actions are implemented.

This committee should comprise members of each of the following use (management, staff and site manager).

Supplementary data should be collected to inform this review such as staff travel pattern surveys and

questionnaires. Consultation with sustainability representatives from Council should also be sought during this

review. Upon completion of the review, the Plan should be updated and changed to reflect the new/adjusted

initiative circumstances.

Supplementary Information


6. Supplementary Information The following data are useful tools and information to help tenants source data, create links, create welcome

packs / maps to meet the objectives / actions outlined in Section 4 of this plan.

6.1 Websites

Public Transport Victoria

Public transport timetables - https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables

Journey Planner - https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey

Bicycle Network Victoria

Bicycle Network is Australia’s biggest bike riding organisation, supported by more than 50,000 members

nationwide providing resources to make cycling easier and more convenient. The website provides information

and resources such as maps, bicycle maintenance and product information.

www.bicyclenetwork.com.au

Walk Score

A useful website that provides information on nearby places of interest. The website allows users to map and

view distances to various places from a given point

www.walkscore.com

TravelSmart

www.transport.vic.gov.au

Car Share

At present no car share schemes exist in in the Torquay area, however, as development increases companies

such as those nominated below may introduce services in the area. Furthermore, the site could petition for a

vehicle to be placed in the vicinity. There are a number of service providers, including

Flexicar - http://www.flexicar.com.au (1300 36 37 80 )

GoGet - http://www.goget.com.au/ (1300 769 389 )

GreenShareCar - http://www.greensharecar.com.au/ (1300 575 878)

Popcar - http://popcar.com.au/ (1300 707 227)

RACV Car Share - http://racvcarshare.com.au/ (1300 729 047)

Car Next Door - https://www.carnextdoor.com.au/ ((03) 9946 4106)

Ride Share

Uber - https://www.uber.com/

Taxi services Taxi service companies servicing Maroondah are:

Silver Top taxis - http://www.silvertop.com.au/ (131 008)

13 CABS - http://www.13cabs.com.au/ (132 227)

https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables

https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey

http://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/

http://www.walkscore.com/

http://www.transport.vic.gov.au/

http://www.flexicar.com.au/

http://www.goget.com.au/

http://www.greensharecar.com.au/

http://popcar.com.au/

http://racvcarshare.com.au/

https://www.carnextdoor.com.au/

https://www.uber.com/

http://www.silvertop.com.au/

http://www.13cabs.com.au/



6.2 Smart Phone Apps

Public Transport Victoria

The PTV mobile apps allow you to view service times, use the journey planner and set your favourite stops

throughout Victoria for faster access to public transport information on the go.

Features of the App include:

▪ Real time metropolitan train information shown in countdown mode

▪ Real time tram information (tramTRACKER®) shown in countdown mode

▪ Real time metropolitan bus information shown in countdown mode

▪ Real time cancellation information for metropolitan trains

▪ Real time platform information for metropolitan trains

▪ Journey reminders

▪ Detailed station facility information

▪ Quick access to your favourite stations and stops, journey planner and Next 5

▪ Disruption information, with links to operator Twitter feeds

▪ Transport network maps for metropolitan train and tram, V/Line and Night Network

▪ Location of myki retail outlets

▪ Ability to call PTV directly from the app

▪ Integration with your address book to plan a journey to your contacts

▪ Improved help section

▪ Integration with Siri means you can use voice commands to plan your journey with Apple Maps

▪ Fully online – the app requires an internet connection



WalkScore App

Get the Walk Score, Transit Score and Bike Score for any location or use the apartment search to find a

walkable place to live. Walk Score is the only app that lets you search by commute time or near public transit.

Walk Score also calculates the walkability of any location and shows you a map of nearby restaurants, coffee

shops, grocery stores, schools, and more.

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