Completion of Phase 1 Eclipse Busway - Exhibition Slides

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Welcome to the Information Event

Eclipse Busway

Completion of Phase 1

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Eclipse Busway – Completion of Phase 1

1. Overview and Funding

Aims

• Improved journey times on and off the Gosport peninsula.

• Improved air quality.

• To assist business retention and encourage new investment.

• Improved connectivity and network resilience across the peninsula.

Scheme Overview

We’ve listened to the local community and worked with our partners to secure planning permission and funding for this much needed extension including

retaining Rowner Road bridge. This event enables us to continue to engage with the local community and allow people to view the details of the scheme

and discuss your thoughts and views with our officers.

Key scheme components include:

• Extension of the existing Eclipse Busway from the Tichborne Way / Hutfield Link to Rowner Road.

• Retention of Rowner Road Bridge to allow pedestrians and cyclists to continue under Rowner Road on Henry Cort Way.

• A new cleaner First bus fleet.

• A new Eclipse Extra service link to the Daedalus Enterprise Zone.

Funding

Busway

• £6.93m National Productivity Investment Fund

• £3.27m HCC

• £1.40m Transforming Cities Fund

Vehicle Fleet• £3.0m First bus (new vehicle fleet)

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A27 Segensworthto Titchfield

A27 St MargaretsRoundabout

M27 Junction 9& South Parkway

Roundabout

Stubbington Bypass

Peel Common Roundabout

Newgate Lane East

Completion of Phase1

M27 Smart MotorwaysJunction 4 to Junction 11

A27 Western Bus Lane

A27 Bishopsfield Road to Station Roundabout

Newgate Lane North


2. Fareham and Gosport - Completed and Committed Transport Improvements

Eclipse Busway Phase1

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Phase 1 - Successes So Far

• Approximately 2.4 million journeys are made each year on the busway

making it Hampshire’s busiest bus corridor.

• 64% passenger increase on E1 and E2 over the services they replaced.

• Up to 20% of passengers have transferred from the car.

• Up to 2% less traffic on the parallel A32.

• 12% growth in bus use on the peninsular.

• Improved journey time reliability.

• High levels of passenger satisfaction.

Additional Improvements

Since the Eclipse Busway opened in 2012 the County Council has carried out a

number of on-highway improvements to further reduce journey times for buses.

• Dedicated bus lanes at Brockhurst Roundabout.

• Bus contraflow lane on Lees Lane North.

• New Fareham bus station priority access to the A27.

• Fareham Railway Station interchange improvements.


3. Eclipse Phase 1: Key Facts and Improvements

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4. Programme

Enabling WorksA package of enabling works will be delivered on site to allow for the main works contractor to come in at

a later date. Works will include removal of old rail track and sleepers and the start of some utility

diversions.

Completion of

Detailed Design

& Tender Period

Main Works

Construction

Operational

Completion of detailed design and assembly of all tender documentation, which will be issued to

contractors to price. After the tender period, contractor’s bids will be assessed and a contract awarded to

the contractor displaying the best approach to the scheme construction in regards to quality, value for

money, health and the environment.

After a short mobilisation period, the main contractor will start the construction of the scheme. The exact

order and phasing will be up to the contractor to determine within the constraints set out in the contract

by Hampshire County Council. The duration of construction will be approximately 18 months, and will

consist of the remainder of the utility diversions, construction of the busway, associated drainage, lighting

and bus stops, installation of a new junction with traffic signals at Rowner Road.

The bus route will become operational following on from completion of the main works.

Summer 19 to

Winter 19

Winter 19/20

Winter 19/20

To

Summer 21

Autumn 21

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5. Scheme Overview - Tichborne Way / Hutfield Link Section

Point of tie-in to existing

Busway

Bus Stop 1

Bus Stop 2

Access to the Leisure

Centre

Bus Stop 3

Bus Stop 4

1

21

Pedestrian access

from Oakdene

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M27 Junction 9

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Way


6. Scheme Overview - Rowner Road Section

2

Huhtamaki

Cross Section A-A Cross Section B-B

B

B

A

A

Steps and ramp

to access Rowner

Road

New retaining

walls

Crossing point

Access on to

Turner Avenue

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Way


7. Scheme Overview - Rowner Road Junction

Rowner Road

There will be a new signal controlled junction where the busway

ramp meets Rowner Road.

The existing bridge will be retained allowing for continued use by

cyclists and pedestrians.

Every effort will be made to minimise delays to Rowner

Road traffic and Henry Cort Way during the construction of the

scheme. Although some disruption should be expected

particularly during the construction and tie-in of the new busway

ramp.

Existing bridge to be retained

Existing toucan

crossing

Huhtamaki

Existing segregated

footway / cycleway

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8. Pedestrians

Pedestrian Provision

The existing segregated footway / cycleway which connects the leisure centre to Rowner Road

will be maintained.

The existing segregated footway / cycleway will cross over the new busway via an uncontrolled

crossing, this route will then tie into the existing segregated footway / cycleway and continue

under Rowner Road Bridge.

Where new bus stops are provided, footway links will be constructed to tie into local routes.

Pedestrians will not be permitted to walk along the busway itself.

Key

--- Pedestrian Routes

Rowner Road

Existing toucan

crossing

Huhtamaki

Existing segregated

footway / cyclewayCrossing point

Steps to access

Rowner Road

Proposed ramped

shared-use footway /

cycleway

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9. Cyclists

Proposed Cycle RoutesCyclist Provision

The busway will be open to cyclists from 5:45am to 11:15pm and will be similar to the

existing busway in terms of surfacing and width.

The existing segregated cycleway/ footway will also be maintained beside the

southern section of the busway.

The existing cycle shelter at Hutfield Link is being retained.

The key benefit of the revised scheme is the retention of Rowner Road Bridge,

allowing cyclists to pass under Rowner Road as they are able to do so at the moment,

and to continue along the existing shared use footway / cycleway.

Key

Available 5:45am to 11:15pm

Available 24hrs

Existing segregated

footway / cycleway

Rowner Road

Existing toucan

crossing

Huhtamaki

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10. Busway and Bus Stop Information

Bus Stop Specification

All bus stops will offer the following facilities:

• Weather-proof shelters.

• LED low energy lighting.

• Footpath connections to nearby communities.

• Real-time bus information.

• Ramped accesses and level boarding.

• Eclipse branding

Busway Specification

On completion, Phase 1 will form a 4.3km high quality

two-way dedicated rapid busway with:

• A 6.2m wide carriageway.

• A low noise road surface.

• Separate shared-use footway / cycleway along the

southern section.

• A 40mph speed limit.

• Open to buses, cyclists and emergency services vehicles.

• Access control barriers open between 5:45am to 11:15pm.

Existing and future Eclipse bus routes

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11. Ecology and Environment

Ecology

A wide range of ecological surveys have been carried out to identify the wildlife living along the corridor

and surrounding habitat.

Common and widespread bat species such as common and soprano pipistrelles and noctules are

known to use the existing corridor for foraging and commuting and retaining Rowner Road Bridge will

help to protect this important commuting feature.

Badgers have been found living along the route and carefully planned measures are being taken to

ensure they are not adversely affected by the construction work or the busway operation. These

include the closure of a small number of mainly inactive setts under a Natural England licence and the

enhancement of the retained habitat corridors to the east and west of the new busway.

The existing habitats along the corridor are considered to be sub-optimal for reptiles. However,

precautionary measures are in place to protect the reptiles on site including the phased clearance of

vegetation under the supervision of an ecologist. If reptiles are found during the clearance works, they

will be safely relocated to the retained habitat corridors.

Environment

A detailed Environmental Assessment shows minimal impacts on biodiversity. Planting will be

undertaken which will mature to form a visual screen for adjoining properties

and a low noise road surface will be used to minimise vehicle noise.

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12. Air Quality

Air Quality

The scheme aims to improve air quality through reduced emissions in the Air Quality

Management Area in Fareham by:

• Reducing private car use.

• Encouraging more people to use the bus or to cycle.

• Operating new lower emission buses.

Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs)

The Air Quality Management Area in Fareham is monitored by Fareham

Borough Council. Fareham Borough Council is responsible for carrying out the review

and assessment of air quality in their area. Hampshire County Council has a legal

duty to comply with local Air Quality Action plans.

The aim is to make sure that national air quality objectives will be achieved to protect

people's health and the environment. Two AQMAs in Fareham have been recently

reviewed and extended, resulting in a single AQMA.

First Bus Fleet

First have invested £3 million into a new fleet of eighteen high

specification, low emission buses to provide cleaner, high

frequency services on the busway.

First will also provide a new ‘Eclipse Extra’ bus service to the

Solent Enterprise Zone at Daedalus.

There is a Partnership Agreement between Hampshire

County Council and First guaranteeing vehicle age, emission

levels, service frequency and maintenance of passenger

facilities.

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Information

We will be keeping the scheme webpage up to date with further information

and details on the programme of works as and when they become available.

There will also be a future “Meet the Contractor Event” after contract award

which you will be welcome to. Details of this event will follow.

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Event Material

The event material is available to view or download at;

https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/transportschemes/brtphaseii

Contact Us

Phone: 0300 555 1388 (Contact Centre)

Email: [email protected]

Post: Strategic Transport,

Hampshire County Council,

The Castle,

Winchester SO23 8UD


13. Keep Up to Date

Thank you…

for taking the time to visit the exhibition. We

hope you found it informative. If you have any

further queries, please contact us via any of the

methods below.

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mailto:[email protected]

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Completion of Phase 1 Eclipse Busway - Exhibition Slides