Presentation delivered by Peter Leslie providing an update on the demonstration project constructed in 2011, lessons learned from construction and review signing, monitoring and promotion of active travel routes whilst carrying out a site visit reviewing the use of recycled tyres, whin dust paths, Toptrec and varying width of paths.

1. Shared use Path Demonstration Project TRAINING DAY Providing training to deliver solutions

9. Demonstration Project – Shared Use Path – Devon Way Before we get started Name / Organisation Achievement in Work

10. Demonstration Project – Shared Use Path – Devon Way Introduction

11. Devon Way - Information Core Path Linking Alloa and Dollar 10km long linking 7 settlements Alloa Railway Station, Community Health Centre, Liveries and Primary Schools and other amenities.

12. Demonstration Project – Shared Use Path – Devon Way Why Complete a Demonstration Project?

18. Why the Devon Way? Existing capital investment The route is live Requires Development Clackmannanshire Council have provided excellent infrastructure to date along the Devon Way The site is in full ownership of the Council

37. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces

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45. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces Construction Workshop I have provided you the 4 cross sections. What construction issues can you see with the designs? Any solutions?

46. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces Construction Workshop Section 2 Could not contain tyre chips Wrap geotextile around tyre chips to provide edging AC surface breaking up on compaction Add fibre glass to surface to improve strength AC surface cracking Add additional layer as surface had become unacceptable

47. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces Construction Workshop

48. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces Construction Workshop Section 2 – Solutions Construction should take place in a tray construction Edging should be used if tyre chips are with in an individual layer Sub base layer to be used as regulating layer over tyre chips

49. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces Construction Workshop Section 3 Connection between existing sub base and new sub base Increase compaction

50. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces Construction Workshop Section 3 – Solutions Specification should increase compaction Stop use of path for a certain time after construction

51. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces Construction Workshop Section 4 Installation of recycle plastic edging due to existing sub base layer. Led to an increase in construction costs. Use timber edging as edging did not come in smaller sizes – Create path in one phase Material not being laid to top of edging due to settlement Specify layer to be laid over edging

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53. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces Construction Workshop Section 4 - Solution Construct in one phase to allow use of plastic edging Identify supplier of smaller recycled plastic edging Identify low spots to shape path to shed water naturally

54. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces Construction Workshop Section 5 Drainage issue at connection of AC surface and sub base section Change cross section to cross fall Width allowing dual path network Complete site survey in greater detail

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56. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Trial Surfaces Construction Workshop Section 5 - Solution Change cross fall Work with equestrian users to discuss use of additional width

58. Coffee/Tea and Biscuits

59. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Monitoring Sustrans Study Access Forum / Practitioners Visual Count Automatic Counter

60. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Monitoring Sustrans Study 2009 Users survey along the Devon Way 17.5% for Commuting

61. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Monitoring Access Forum Introduction to site in 2010 User survey being completed in September 2011 Health walks completing survey Disabilities Access group completing survey Phototrails

62. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Monitoring Automatic Counters Counters and Accessories Loop Detector Eco Counter Pad and Infra Red Other Options Pad Radio Beams Monitoring Evidence

63. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Monitoring Automatic Counters Counters and Accessories Loop Detector Used on site to count cyclists only as the study was to capture active travel Cost = £2500

64. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Monitoring Automatic Counters Eco Counter Infra Red and Loop Detector Used on site in South Ayrshire Cost = £3000

65. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Monitoring Manual Count To identify use by cyclists manual count took place on and off road Cost = £450 a day

66. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Monitoring Survey Results – Saturday (Summer)

67. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Monitoring Survey Results – Wednesday (Summer)

68. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Monitoring Survey Results – Wednesday (Summer)

70. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Signing Workshop As a shared use route what signing/information would you locate along the route?

71. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – Signing Box 2. A planned approach to communications An effective communications plan need not be lengthy or complex, but will outline:  principal objectives  target audiences  key messages  communications media  action programme – including tasks, priorities, responsibilities and timing  costs and funding sources  monitoring and evaluation procedures

73. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – CDM Health and Safety Executive – Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2007 Do you think it applies? How can we use this within the path construction process?

74. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – CDM If a project involves more than 30 days work and/or 500 person days, the project is notifiable and CDM 2007 applies in full. Notify via F10 form If the project lasts less than 30 working days and less than 500 person days it is not notifiable. The Regulations apply but in a limited form.

75. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – CDM The Client The Client is the person or organisation that is promoting and instigating the project and usually the one paying for it. The Designer The Designer is the person or company that specifies the works for a project. The CDM Coordinator (formerly Planning Supervisor) The CDM Co-ordinator is the key health and safety role for a notifiable project. The Principal Contractor The Principal Contractor is the main contractor working on the project. For the majority of path projects this will be one firm who may or may not employ one or more sub-contractors.

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77. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – CDM Not Required during this project

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79. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – CDM Designer Design Risk Assessment Services Contaminated Land Traffic Management Users (During Construction)

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82. Devon Way – Shared Use Path – CDM Overview This training course lead by Paths for All, Forestry Commission Scotland and Cycling Scotland will provide a clear and concise overview of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 and Approved Code of Practice. The principals and structure of CDM 2007 and relationships between CDM duty holders are outlined, and their key duties, responsibilities and lines of communication are detailed. The training course will provide participants, who have limited or some knowledge of CDM 2007, with the sufficient understanding to apply the regulations to path construction projects, or even bridge building projects.

86. THANK YOU Peter Leslie Providing training to deliver solutions