Sustainable Trafﬁc, Transport and Parking Plan (STTPP) · 1.2 Taxi Service Improvements 7 1.3 Public Transport Apps 10 1.3.1 Gibraltar Bus App 10 2 Pedestrian Route Upgrades & Cycling

Sustainable Traffic, Transport and Parking Plan (STTPP)

Policy Implementation Proposals

March 2017

Contents

STTPPICIntroductionIntroduction iProposedKeySTTPPTargetAreas iii

1) PublicTransportSystems iii2) PedestrianRouteUpgradesandProposedCyclingRoute iii3) AlternativeFormsofSustainablePrivateTransport iii4) TrafficManagement,RoadInfrastructureandSafety iii5) ParkingManagementandPlanning iii6) CarCultureandOwnership iv

1 PublicTransportSystemImprovements 11.1

BusInformationSystemImprovements

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1.1.1 NewGibraltarBusCompanyLogo&Branding 21.1.2 BusRouteMapswithImprovedSpatialAwarness 21.1.3 RealTimeInformationSystems 31.1.4 EnhancementofBusStopSignage 31.1.5 AccurateTimetabling 51.1.6 AudioVisualon-boardInformation 61.1.7 On-StreetBusTicketMachines 61.2 TaxiServiceImprovements 71.3 PublicTransportApps 101.3.1 GibraltarBusApp 10 2 PedestrianRouteUpgrades&CyclingFacilities 132.1

TrafalgarInterchange

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2.2 PedestrianCrossingCountdownTimers 152.3 WellingtonFrontRestorationWorks 162.4 RaggedStaffRoadPedestrianCrossing 172.5 CatalanBayAccessibilityFootbridge 182.6 EuropaRoadPedestrianRoute(BuenaVista–TrafalgarHeights) 182.7 Governor’sStreet 192.8 Governor’sLane 202.9 KeightleyWayTunnel 212.10 AlamedaEstate/SalutingBatteryBicycleLaneProposal 232.11 WinstonChurchillAvenue/Sundial 242.12 OtherProposedPedestrianCrossings 252.13 CoalingIsland/SmallBoatsMarina 252.14 WinstonChurchillAvenuePedestrianBridge 262.15 RosiaRoadPedestrianBridgeProposal 272.16 MarketPlacePedestrianisation&BusTerminalRelocation 28

3 AlternativeFormsofSustainablePrivateTransport 303.1

ElectricCars,HybridCars&‘MicroCars’

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3.23.3

CarClubsandCarSharingSchemesBicycleHire&SharingSystem

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3.4 BicycleandCyclingFacilities 343.5 ElectricCommercialVehicles 35

4 TrafficManagement,RoadInfrastructure&Safety 384.1

GlacisRoundabout

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4.2 Devil’sTowerRoadRoundabout 404.3 EuropaRoadWidening 414.4 SpeedLimitReviewProgram 434.5 LinePaintingProgram 434.6 TrafficSpeedIndicators 444.7 SpeedCameras 45

5 ParkingManagementandPlanning 465.1

LineWallRoadPayandDisplayParkingScheme

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5.2 ZocaFlankParkingEnhancements,PayandDisplayParking 495.3 DukeofKentHouseCentreReservation 515.4 JohnMackintoshSquare 525.5 PayandDisplayParkingSchemes 535.5.1 WatergardensPay&Display(WaterportRoad) 535.5.2 OrangeBastionPay&Display(WaterportRoad) 555.6 IncreasedParkingatWaterportTerraces 565.7 PeterIsolaPromenadePayandDisplayParking 575.8 ResidentialParkingScheme(RPS) 585.8.1 ResidentialParkingSchemes–ItemsforConsideration 595.9 OtherMethodsforTacklingParkingProblems 595.9.1 StreetCleaningCampaigns 595.9.2 DerelictVehicles 60 6 CarCulture&VehicleOwnership 616.1

Introduction

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6.2 PotentialHardMeasures 62

Figures&TablesFigure1.1 NewGibraltarBusCompanyLogo

Figure1.2 NewBusRouteNetworkMap

Figure1.3 ProposedBusStopSignage

Figure1.4 Real-timeInformationSigns

Figure1.5 Proposed“On-street”BusTicketMachine(MarketPlace)

Figure1.6 Proposed“On-Street”BusTicketMachine(Alternativelocation)

Figure1.7 NewGibraltarWeb-BasedBusApp

Figure1.8 NewGibraltarMobileBusApp

Figure1.9 SampleMobilePhoneAppIcon

Figure2.1 TrafalgarInterchange(PedestrianCrossingwithCentreIsland)–Before

Figure2.2 TrafalgarInterchange(PedestrianCrossingwithCentreIsland)–After

Figure2.3 NewPedestrianCrossingCountdownTimers

Figure2.4 WellingtonFrontProject/ProposalforGreaterUseofCityWalls(ViewtotheSouth)

Figure2.5 WellingtonFrontProject(ViewtotheNorth)

Figure2.6 WellingtonFrontProject(Artist’sImpression)

Figure2.7 RaggedStaffPedestrianCrossing(Before)

Figure2.8 RaggedStaffPedestrianCrossing(After)

Figure2.9 Governor’sStreetPavementUpgrade

Figure2.10 Governor’sLaneProposedPavementImprovements

Figure2.11 KeightleyWayTunnel(PedestrianRouteEnhancement)–Beforeandafter

Figure2.12 ApproachRoadtoKeightleyWayTunnel(before)

Figure2.13 ApproachroadtoKeightleyWayTunnel(after)

Figure2.14 ProposedSchemeatSalutingBattery/MiniRoundaboutApproachRoad

Figure2.15 ProposedPedestrianandHighwayImprovementatRosiaRoad(North)

Figure2.16 Existing“Crossing”attheSundial(WinstonChurchillAvenue)

Figure2.17 ProposedPedestrianCrossingattheSundial(WinstonChurchillAvenue)

Figure2.18 ExistingPedestrianRouteLeadingTowardstheSmallBoatsMarina(Present)

Figure2.19 ProposedPedestrianRouteLeadingTowardstheSmallBoatsMarina(Proposal)

Figure2.20 WinstonChurchillAvenueProposedLiftShafts

Figure2.21 RosiaRoadProposedPedestrianBridge

Figure2.22 MarketPlaceAsExisting/Proposed

Figure2.23 ProposedPedestrianScheme

Figure2.24 MarketPlaceAsProposed

Figure3.1 LineWallRoad‘MicroCars’ParkingArrangement–Viability

Figure3.2 ExampleofCarClubParkingBay

Figure3.3 BicycleSharingScheme(RediBikes)

Figure3.4 ExamplesofBicycleRacksInstalledThroughout

Figure3.5 ExistingMainStreet&IrishTownCommercialDeliveries

Figure3.6 ExistingMainStreet&IrishTownCommercialDeliveries(cont…)

Figure3.7 ArtistImpressionofCommercialDeliveryVehicles

Figure4.1 GlacisRoadMiniRoundaboutPilotScheme(Before)

Figure4.2 GlacisRoadMiniRoundaboutPilotScheme(After)

Figure4.3 GlacisRoadMiniRoundaboutScheme(Artist’sImpression)

Figure4.4 ProposedDevil’sTowerRoadRoundabout

Figure4.5 PlandrawingsofProposedDTRRoundabout

Figure4.6 EuropaRoad(SectionconsideredforWidening)

Figure4.7 EuropaRoad(Showingconflictwhenvehiclesmeet)

Figure4.8 ExampleofLinePaintingProgram

Figure4.9 LocationsofTrafficSpeedIndicators

Figure4.10 SpeedCameras

Figure5.1 LineWallRoad(BeforeImplementationofP&Dzones)

Figure5.2 LineWallRoad(BeforeImplementationofP&Dzones)

Figure5.3 LineWallRoadAsExisting–NewP&DZones

Figure5.4 ZocaFlankBeforeP&DImplementation

Figure5.5 ZocaFlankAfterImplementationofMotorbikeParkingArea

Figure5.6 DukeofKentHousePlanter–(Before)

Figure5.7 DukeofKentHousePlanter–(After)

Figure5.8 JohnMackintoshSquare/IrishTown/CloisterRampModifications

Figure5.9 WaterportRoadP&DZone(before)

Figure5.10 WaterportRoadP&DZone(After)

Figure5.11 OrangeBastionP&DZone

Figure5.12 NorthMoleRoad(WaterportTerraces)ProposedParkingArrangements

Figure5.13 PeterIsolaPromenade–P&DZone

Figure5.14 TotalVehicles/MotorcyclesRegisteredfrom2011-2015

Table5.1 TotalVehiclesNewlyRegistered(T.V.R)

Table5.2 DisposedVehiclesinRespecttotheirYearofFirstRegistrationinGibraltar

Table6.1 HardMeasureInitiativesandImpacts

STTPPICIntroduction i

STTPPImplementationConceptsIntroductionVISIONSTATEMENT:Gibraltar’s future transport systemwillbeone inwhichusersareable tomovearound ina safe,reliableandsustainablemanner increasing itsattractivenessasaplaceto live,work,visitanddobusiness.Therewillbearealchoicetomeettravelneedswithgoodaccesstoemployment,health,education,retailandleisure.Thiswillencouragemoresustainabletravelbehaviour.Sustainablemodesoftravelwillbedevelopedthatminimiseadverse impactsontheenvironmentandpromotehealthierlifestyles.’

TheSTTPPsetsouttheoverarchingvisionandobjectivesfortrafficandtransportinGibraltaroverthenext10years.Itsetsouttheframeworkandcontainsclearpoliciesaimedattacklingthemanytrafficand transport related issues being faced today and those that are expected to surface in the nearfuture.ThePlansetsoutbothspecificproposalsandothers,whicharemoregenericinnature.Itthendescribes how and when recommended schemes and initiatives should be introduced and mostimportantly,howtheyshouldbemonitoredandreviewed.Mostschemes implementedwill initiallybepilotinnature,andastheverytermimplies,duringthisperiodtheseconceptsarebeingassessedand tested to seewhether they can, or even need to be improved or perhaps even discontinued.PublicfeedbackisanessentialpartoftheprocessbutsufficienttimeisrequiredtoallowtheconceptstosetandfindtheirplacewithintheoverallPlan.Untilthejigsawpuzzleincomplete,therealvalueoftheplanwillnotbecomeevident.Schemesshouldthereforenotbeseenindependentlybutaspartofabiggerpicture.Eventhougheveryproposalhasbeenaccompaniedbyanelementofengineeringjudgement,manyoftheconceptsdescribedwithinthisdocumentwillrequirefurtherdevelopmentbeforetheyarereadyto be tested as pilot schemes. Some are straightforward and inexpensive whilst others are morecomplexandwillneed funding sought.Manyof theseconcepts still require furtherwork, technicalassessments, value for money analysis and detailed engineering study including digital modellingwherenecessaryinordertoassesstheirfeasibilitystatusbeforeseekingfundingapproval.There are also external influences that could andwillmost probably affectGibraltar in someway.Brexit for one,may bring about a need to tackle traffic and transport related issues in a differentmanner.Furthermore,thereareotherfactors,whoseeffectsontraffic&transportareyetunknown,such as the future, final arrangements for the current airport runway crossingwith regards to theGibraltar Airport and Access Road, including the runway tunnel (GAFAR). Nevertheless, the mainobjectives,keyrecommendationsandthepoliciesarenotexpectedtochangeinanysignificantway.Thisdocumenthasbeenpreparedwiththeviewofdemonstratingmoredetailedconceptsbasedontheunderlyingprinciplesof theSTTPP,whichcanbesummarisedby thevisionstatement.Someoftheseconceptsarealreadypilotschemesandothershavealreadybeenfullyadopted.Theintentionis

STTPPICIntroduction ii

that the STTPPwill be a ‘living’ document, one thatwill need to be reviewed and updated in thefuturetokeepitfreshandcurrent.The STTPP report covers a broad range of topic areas ranging from parking, public transport,sustainable travel, environmental enhancements, traffic management and road safety. The reportfocuses its content on the main objectives of the Plan, which is supported by the central STTPP“VisionStatement”.This document is closely linked to the Objectives Table found in Chapter 10 of the STTPP MainDocument also reproduced at the end of this document. The Objectives Tables underline the keyinitiativesandprojectsthatareeitherunderconsideration,inprogressorthathavebeencompletedprovidingastructureforthosewhoseresponsibilityisofimplementingtheseprinciples.

STTPPICIntroduction iii

ProposedKeySTTPPTargetAreasThemainareastotackletobringaboutsignificantchangearesummarisedbelowandelaborateduponfurtherlateron.

01.PublicTransportSystemsBusInformationSystemsImprovementsThe bus information systems currently available are limited and dated. Much work research hasalreadybeencarriedouttoestablishnewwaysinwhichthepubliccangaineasyaccesstovaluableinformationonthebusnetworkthatwillinturnleadtoincreasedconfidenceandacceptabilityofthebusservice.

TaxiServiceEnhancementsAs highlighted in STTPP Chapter 5 “Public Transport”, the taxi service in Gibraltar does not meetpublicnorstakeholderexpectations.Athoroughauditandcompletereviewoftheserviceiscriticalifanyseriousandmeaningfulinroadsaretobemade.Followingthis,aseriousattemptmustbemadeto bring this, what should be considered an essential public service and not a luxury, in line withpublicanduserexpectations.

02.PedestrianRouteUpgradesandProposedCyclingRouteThere are numerous pedestrian routes/areas that require upgrading and improvement in order toattractmoresustainabletravelsuchaswalkingand/orcycling.Manypedestrianroutesandpotentialcycling routes throughout Gibraltar have already been identified with a view of carrying outimprovements.Someoftheseschemesarereadytobeimplementedwhilstothershavealreadybeencompleted.

03.AlternativeFormsofSustainablePrivateTransportItiscrucialthatotherformsofsustainableprivatetransportareencouraged,wellpromotedandtheiruseincentivisedinGibraltarinordertokeepinlinewiththecentralenvironmentalaimsoftheSTTPP.

04.TrafficManagement,RoadInfrastructureandSafetyManytrafficmanagementandroadimprovementschemesareconstantlybeingexploredwithaviewofenhancingthefluidityoftrafficandimprovingroadsafety.

05.ParkingManagementandPlanningParkingmanagementandplanning is another crucial elementof theSTTPPas it targetsoneof thecore problems that have been constantly raised throughout the study. It is therefore important toregulate parking restrictions, reduce indiscriminate parking, zone and prioritise residential parkingareas,andensurethatlogicalwell-definedparkingplansareestablishedwhererequired.

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06.CarCultureandOwnershipThe inherentcarculture inGibraltarhascontributed toa staggering increase incarownership thatdirectly affects traffic fluidity and parking space availability. Both soft and hardmeasuresmay berequired in the future in order to stabilise and improve the existing problems and allow otherinitiativessuchasResidentialParkingSchemestobeimplementedsuccessfully.Thiswillnodoubtbeoneofthemostdifficulttargetstoachieve.Oneofthemostimportanttoolsavailabletotacklethissocietal phenomenon will be that of education, especially of the younger generations who willperhapsbemoreamenabletochange.

1.PublicTransportSystemImprovements 1

01. PublicTransportSystemImprovements

1.1BusInformationSystemImprovementsItisonlythroughthedevelopmentofimprovedandclearbusinformation,thatthepotentialbususercanunderstandthebusservicebeingoffered.Agreateruserunderstanding leadsto increaseduserconfidence,inturnleadingtoanincreasedtake-upoftheservice.Real-time information systems allow users to make timesaving choices and open up more routeoptions.Itallowsbususerstobeableto“meetthebus”insteadofhavingto“waitforthebus”.OtherexistingbusnetworkinformationsystemsthroughouttheworldhavebeenanalysedsothattriedandtestedschemeselsewheremaythenbeconsideredandadaptedtosuitGibraltar’sneeds.Thefollowingideasshouldbeconsidered,someofwhicharealreadyon-going:

§ NewGibraltarBusCompanyLogoandBranding;§ BusRouteMapswithImprovedSpatialAwareness;§ IntroductionofReal-TimeInformationSystems;§ Face-liftandEnhancementofBusStopSignage;§ Accuratetimetablingformostkeybusstops;§ AudioVisualon-boardInformation.

In order to effectively increase the quality of the information systems that are currently presentthroughout the bus network, it is necessary for the existing layout of signage and bus routerepresentationstobecompletelyreviewedandredesignedifnecessaryinordertomakethemmoreuser friendly. Thereare stillmanypotential userswhodonotuse thebus as adirect result ofnotknowing how the service works and not having sufficient information regarding the bus routesavailable,timeofdepartureandfrequency.Byprovidingmoreinformationthatiseasilyinterpretable,confidenceinthebusservicewillincreaseandthiswillresultinincreasedinusertake-up.It isalso importanttoconsidertheneedsofotherbususergroupsotherthanthe localpopulation.Visitors,whoareunfamiliarwithGibraltar,willalsousethebusservicewhenvisitingGibraltarandareoften foundstrugglingasa resultofpoor information. It is thisusergroup that, in fact contributesdirectlytothebusservicethroughthepaymentofbusfares.


1.1.1 NewGibraltarBusCompanyLogo&Branding

Atpresent theBusCompanypresentlydoesnothavea logoorbranding.Havinga logodesignandbrandingwillalsohelpusers,especiallynon-localsidentifythebusserviceanditsassociatedbusstopsclearly.ThenewlogoisillustratedbelowinFigure1.1

Figure1.1-NewGibraltarBusCompanyLogo

1.1.2 BusRouteMapswithImprovedSpatialAwareness

One of the most important concepts related to bus route information displays is the element ofspatialawareness.Byprovidingasenseoforientationtotheuserrelativetotheirpositiononamapand by displaying landmarks and/or tourist attractions as necessary, the public can better learn tounderstandthebusroutenetworkandmakeinformeddecisionsastowhichbusestheycancatchineachparticulardirection.

Figure1.2showsanexampleofanewbusroutenetworkmapcurrentlybeingdeveloped,providingspatialawarenesstotheuser.Atpresentthebusroutesaredisplayedindependentlyineitherlinearor circular type format. Theyprovidenonotionwhatsoeverwhere sharedbus stops (hubs) canbefound.Thismakesitverydifficulttochangeeasilyfromoneroutetotheother.

The comparisonbetween this newdesign and the existing bus route representation format clearlyillustratestheeffectivenessofhavingbusroutesmodelledinalogicalanddiagrammaticfashion.ThefullmapcanbeviewedinAppendix1.


Figure1.2-NewBusRouteNetworkMap(Concept)

1.1.3 RealTimeInformationSystemsTofurtherincreasethequalityoftheexistingbusservice,considerationmustbegiventoprovidethepublicwithreal-timeinformationsothatthepresent“waitforthebus”customcanslowlyevolveintooneof “meeting thebus”.Thiswillnotonlyeliminate the inconvenience to thepublicofhaving towaitforthebus,butitwillalsominimisecomplaintsderivedfrombusesarrivinglateorbeingoutofservice. Real-time information can effectively show the precise location of the bus and provideestimatedarrivaltimestoallowforsensibledecision-making.

WebandMobileApptechnologyisdiscussedingreaterdetailattheendofthischapter.

1.1.4 EnhancementofBusStopSignage

§ FlagpoleSignageTheexistingsignpostsdonotprovideclearinformationregardingtheroutesservedbythebusstop.Onsomebusstops,theprivatelyoperatedRoute5isnotreferredto.Itisessentialthatbusstopsignsdisplayallthebusroutesavailableregardlessofwhooperatestheroute.Busstop“flagpole”signageshould be upgraded to reflect clear well-presented information. Figure 1.3 shows an example, forillustrativepurposes,ofhowabusstopsignpostcanbeusedtodisplayuseful information.Thesignshould show the name of the bus stop location, the bus routes served at this stop and the busesdirectionoftravelreferringthesetoapointorplaceofinterestasnecessary.FullandfurtherdetailsarefoundinAppendix1.


Figure1.3–ProposedBusStopSignage

§ LocationMaps

Locationmapsarenormallydisplayedatbusstopsandthesegivetheuser,mainlythoseunfamiliarwiththesurroundingarea, theiractual relativetoamap,butmost importantly itwillpointoutthepositionofotherbusstopsinthearea.Akeyonthemapwillgivetheusertheexactlocationofthebus stop required to reach their destination. This is particularly useful in areas where there aremultiplebusstopseachservedbydifferentroutebusesheadingindistinctlocations.

§ Real-TimeInformationSignage(Concept)

ThisconceptofReal-timeInformationsignageconsistsofdisplayingonthebusstop,thesamereal-timeinformationasdisplayedontheBusTrackerWebApp.Thisgivesuserswithoutasmartphonetheabilitytoseewherethebusisandcanthereforetrackitsarrival.AnexampleinshowninFigure1.4.

There are other methods of displaying this information within the bus stop itself by way of aninformationAVscreen.Alternativelytherearesystemsthatgivetheuseranestimatedtimeofarrivalinminutesdigitally.


Figure1.4–Real-timeInformationSigns

1.1.5 AccurateTimetabling

Currently, theonlybus stops thataccuratelyprovide theiruserswithaccuratedeparture timesarethoseat the terminuswherebuses and their respectivedrivers normallywait after completing theprevious service to start their next trip. These end-of-route stops are important in order to keepbusesrunningtoagiventimedschedule.

Foruserscurrentlywaitingabusthesignagesimplystatesatwhattimetheservicelefttheterminusbut does not give any indication of the time the bus is expected to arrive at the next stop and soforth.

A real-time application display at bus stops will somewhat do away with the need for accuratetimetablingateachbusstopbutisstillusefultohave.


There aremany factors that can upset the accuracy of set timetabling e.g. the incidence of trafficdelays,roadworks,diversionsandbusbreakdowns.

1.1.6 AudioVisualon-boardInformation

Afurtherfutureconsiderationcouldincludeaudioannouncementsonboardbusesthattellusersthattheyhavearrivedatagivenstop,touristsiteorplaceofinterest.Onboardvisualdisplayscanalsoletpassengersknowhowmanystopsremainbeforetheirintendeddestination.

1.1.7 On-StreetBusTicketMachinesOn-streetbus ticketmachines areused inmany cities inorder to speedupboarding timesat verybusybusstops.Attheselocationsbusticketscanbeboughtinadvanceofboarding.Alternatively,e-tickets couldbepurchasedbymeansof aBusApp. Itwouldbe veryuseful to introducebus ticketmachinesdisplayingsimilarinformationtothatofthesmartphoneApp.Figures1.5and1.6showstypicalexamplesofhowabusticketmachinewouldlookinoneofthemainbusstoplocationsinGibraltarforillustrativepurposes.MarketPlacebusterminalisknownforhavinglongqueuesoftouristswaitingtopurchaseticketsbeforeboardingthebus.Thisdevelopmentwouldbe ideal in order to streamline the problems experienced due to the lack of “pre-purchasingcapabilities”.Appendix3showsfurtherdetailsoftheproposedscheme.Figure1.5–Proposed“On-Street”BusTicketMachine(MarketPlace)


Figure1.6–Proposed“On-Street”BusTicketMachine(Alternativelocation)

1.2 TaxiServiceImprovementsInorderto improvethetaxiservicecurrentlybeingprovided, it iscrucial thatacompletereviewofthecurrentsystem(bothinternally/externally)becarriedoutinordertoidentifythemainproblemsthatexistalthoughthesearegenerallyverywellknown.Potentialsolutionsarealsowellknownbutdifficulttotacklewithoutawilltodoso.Someofthestudiesalreadyundertakenhaverevealedthatanumberofissuesarecontinuouslybeingraisedbyboththetaxiuser,membersofthegeneralpublicandotherinterestedpartiessuchastheChamberofCommerceandtheGibraltarFederationofSmallBusinessalike.

Theseinclude:

• ThelackoftaxisonCityServiceforthegeneralpublicnotleastthelocalresident,especiallybutnotlimitedto;whenthereisalargeinfluxoftourist’sarrivingfromcruiseships,acrossthelandfrontierandduringothertouristicevents.

• The unavailability of taxis during the late evening / night and the very poor service being

reportedly provided at the Gibraltar International Airport at flight arrival times and theunavailabilityoftaxisforhotelpickupswhenrequested,thuscontributingtoaverynegativeperceptiontotourists,businesspeopleandGibraltarresidentsalike.

• Apre-booking servicewith a considerably highpre-chargeof £5 is often seenbymany as

unfairforaserviceconsideredgenerally,atbest,extremelyunreliable.

• The public perception that some taxi drivers provide a poor image with regards to theirattire,theirattitudeandlackoflocalknowledgegenerally,butparticularlywhenconducting


Rock Tours. Taxi drivers and their vehicles are often the first impression that visitors toGibraltarreceiveuponarrivalmakingthisfactorextremelyimportant.

• Arefusaltoacceptcityfares,especiallywhentherearelargenumbersoftouristsintown,in

thehope that theywill beable to conductamuchmore lucrativeRockTour. This ismorecommonincertaintaxiranks.

• Fees are generally considered high by many and do not reflect value for money for the

servicebeingprovided.Forthisreason,itisproposedthatthefollowingmeasuresbeconsideredandexploredfurther:

1. ThedevelopmentofaGPS linkedtaxiAppfor iOSandAndroidplatforms likemanyothersthatalreadyexistinthewidermarket.

Ø Thiswouldallowusers tobooka taxi instantly in real-timevia theirGPSenabled

devicesaswellaspre-bookaserviceinadvance.

Ø This would give rise to other options such as cashless payments, registeredmembers and direct pre-payment options to secure both the user and the taxidriver.

Ø SeeexampleoftaxiAppillustrateddetailsinAppendix2)

2. Government should liaise closelywith theGibraltar Taxi Association (GTA) in order to setminimumrequirements for taxioperations, includingCityService rosternumbers, suitabledresscodesandotherrequirementsincludingtourguidetraining.Thesesetconditionscanindirectly boost the service and the image of taxis by their users and the community ingeneral.Thiswillhelpincreasetheacceptabilityandhencetake-upoftaxisasanalternativeandmoresustainableformoftransport.

Ø Largevisiblesignsshowinglicencenumbersinordertoenhancetransparencyand

accountabilityintheeventauserneedstofileacomplaint.

Ø AclearvisiblefaretablewithsuitablysizedPhotoIDdisplayedbothatthefrontandrearofthepassengercabinstoincreasetransparencyofserviceandprovideusersthemeanstoidentifydriversshouldacomplaintneedtobemade.

3. Insupportofpoint‘2’above,thenumbersof‘TransportInspectors’(TI)shouldbeconstantlyunder review to ensure adequate policing of the Transport Act, and monitoring of theservicebeingprovided.Efficientpolicingwouldensuretaxidriversadheretolegislationandfollowtheguidelinesof theTaxiCitizen’sCharterasagreedbetweenGovernmentandtheGTA. The real possibility of actually receiving fines, written warnings or even licencerevocations would go a long way in seeing tenable and tangible improvements to thecurrenttaxiservice.

4. Thepresentlocationsoftaxiranksshouldalsobestudiedwiththeviewofprovidingthebestpossible locationsforthese,especiallyto improvetheprovisionoftheCityService.Alltaxiranksshouldoperateassuchandnotsimplyasholdingbays/parkingbaysfortaxivehiclesawaitingRockToursexclusively.

5. Considerationneedstobegiventohotelsandotherimportantfacilitiestofindrealsolutions

sothattheycanguaranteeatransportservicefortheirclientswhologicallyexpectacertainlevelofservicefromahotel.Amorereliableandprofessionallocaltaxiservicewouldbethe


preferred first option, failing which, other solutions that look outside of the present taxiservicemayneedtobeconsideredandsought.

6. The lack of competition to the local taxi servicemeans that theGTAhavenopressure of

havingtoimprovetheirofferingforfearoflosingtheirmarketshare.Competitionishealthyand it creates a framework to improve the service being provided to the customer. Atpresent,manywouldagreethatthereisnorealandserioustaxiserviceinGibraltar.Otheralternative modes of public transport have surfaced in other cities of the world purelybecause of issues such as lack of service or high cost of service. Uber is one of these,marketedasacar-sharingschemeandisgrowingrapidlyworldwide.Allowingthelicencingofalternativesmayneedtobeconsideredinfutureshouldtherebealackofwillfromtheserviceprovidertoimprove.

7. Governmentneedsto liaisewiththeGTAonthemainunderlyingproblemsrelatingtothe

roster duties of taxis. 112 taxi licences for a population size such as Gibraltar with thenumbersofvisitorsreceivedonadailybasis isdeemedsufficient. It is feltthatthere isnoneedtoincreasethenumberoftaxilicences,onlyenforcethatanequitablenumberoftaxisareavailabletocarryoutCityServicebyensuringthataCityServiceRosterisdesignedandadhered to. Should this not be possible, then granting more licences exclusively for CityServicemay need to be considered sometime in the future, although this is not seen aseithernecessarynoradvisable.Itisrecommendedthat:

Ø The number of taxi licences, which are currently held by Government, are

maintained but that the roster schedule and framework be adjusted in order tobalanceouttheneedsofthetaxidriverswiththeirusers.

Ø The numbers of taxis available for City Service are adjusted by increasing the

number of taxis available in each given shift, reducing the number of shifts ifnecessary.

Ø AstrictertimetablebeimposedforCityServiceShiftstoguaranteetheavailability

of taxis at given, specific peak times, during the week and weekends and tocoincidewiththearrivalofflightsattheGibraltarInternationalAirport.

Ø Consideration is given as to who should own and hence control taximeters.

Taximetersprovidehugeamountsofusefulstatisticsanddata,whichareessentialto monitor the service and propose improvements to it. The taximeters’ GPSsoftwarealsoprovides crucial data tohelpmonitor complianceofdriversonCityService.AtpresentthisdataisheldbytheGTAalone,althoughasmallamountofdata is shared with Government. Consideration should also be given forGovernmenttoregainownershipoftaximetersfromthedriversandhenceowntherightstothedatathemselves.

8. The Government should continue to work closely with the GTA in every possible way inordertoreviewchangesandmonitorprogressregardinganynewinitiativesorschemesthatmay be introduced. Public consultation and other stakeholder contributions should beexaminedandtakenon-boardasamechanismtoimprovetheservice.

9. The trade should see the Transport Commission as the authoritative agency capable ofeffectivelydealingwithpubliccomplaintsandtransposingtheseintorealpunitivemeasuresifnecessary,inordertoensurethatthereisrespectforlegislation.


1.3 PublicTransportApps

1.3.1 GibraltarBusApp

GibraltarmustconsiderimprovingitspublictransportsystemcapitalisingonadvancesintechnologyandtheavailabilityofsmartphoneApps.TheuseofsmartphoneAppsnowadays,isontheincrease.ManypublictransportservicesdevelopfreeAppswhichcanbeusedtoview information,purchasetickets and carry out day-to-day operations that were once cumbersome, time consuming andunreliable.TheGibraltarBusCompanyisaprimeexamplewherethedevelopmentofasmartphoneAppwouldleadtoanimprovementintheserviceprovided.TheAppwouldprovideaneasyaccessportaltoviewreal-timebusinformation.Thiswouldallowuserstomakesensibledecisionsbasedontheestimatedarrival times of buses as displayed on their smartphones. Queues formed by the public trying topurchaseticketsonthebuscanbeminimiseddrasticallybyallowingticketstobepurchasedviatheApp. This will then provide App users with an “e-ticket”, as used by other transport providerselsewhere.Asimplescanofthee-ticketonthephonecanthenallowuserstoenterthebuswithoutanyfurtherdelays.Figures1.7and1.8showsexamplesofwhatfutureAppscouldofferintermsofdeliveredservice,inavery easy to follow user-friendly design. A bus tracker App both in iOS and Android platform hasalready been launched in part. This is only the first version of the App and therefore endlessopportunities toexpandand improve theAppstillexist.FulldetailsofcurrentlydesignedappsandproposalsareattachedinAppendix3.

Figure1.7–NewGibraltarWeb-BasedBusApp


Figure1.8–NewGibraltarMobileBusApp

GibraltarTaxiAppItisproposedthataGPSlinkedtaxiAppforiOSandAndroidplatformsisdevelopedsimilartothosethatalreadyexistwithinthewidermarket.Thiswouldallowuserstobooktaxisinstantlyinreal-timeorbooktaxisinadvanceviatheirGPSenableddevices.Thiswouldgiverisetootheroptionssuchascashlesspayments,registeredmembersanddirectpre-paymentoptionstosecureboththeuserandthetaxidriver.Figure1.9showsamobileAppforillustrativepurposes,whichwouldleadtoalivemapshowingtaxisasiconsmovingthroughoutGibraltarinreal-time.Fromhereitwouldbepossibletorequestataxiorbookataxi.TheAppwouldalsomanageyouraccount,whichcouldbelinkedtoadebitorcreditcardorevenuseasystemlikePayPaltochargeforfaresandtipsifindicated.TheAppwouldalsosetouttheusersexactlocationforthetaxitobeabletofindthefare.TheAppwouldalsoinformtheuseroftheestimatedtimethetaxiwouldtaketoreachthepersonrequestingthefareshouldtherequestbeconfirmed.FullillustrationdetailscanbefoundinAppendix2


Figure1.9–SampleMobilePhoneAppIcon.

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02.PedestrianRouteUpgrades&CyclingFacilitiesIntroductionThe improvement of pedestrian and cycling facilities is another important aspect of the STTPP.Consideration should be given to the improvement of existing pavements and zones in order toincrease their level of safety where practically possible. It is important to note that Gibraltar’stopography is extremely restricted inmany areas and therefore poses a huge challenge regardingspaceandaccesslimitations.Nevertheless,itisimportanttostudyareaswhereminorimprovementscanbecarriedout,sothatbetterfacilitiesforboththepedestrianandthecyclistcanbedelivered.A number of pedestrian improvement projects, although not by anymeans finite, has been listedbelow,manyofwhicharedirectlylinkedtotheobjectivestableintheimplementationplan.Someoftheprojectslistedbelowhavebeencompleted,othersarebeingconsideredinfurtherdetail:

✔ TrafalgarInterchangePedestrianCrossing(ZebraCrossing);✔ PedestrianCrossingCountdownTimers;✔ WellingtonFrontRestorationWorksGovernorsLanePavementUpgradeProposal;✔ RaggedStaffRoadPedestrianCrossing(PelicanCrossing);✔ CatalanBayAccessBridgefromCarParktoVillage;✔ EuropaRoadPedestrianRoute(BuenaVistatoTrafalgarHeights);§ Governor’sStreetPavementDevelopment;§ Governor’sLanePavementDevelopment;§ KeightleyWayTunnelPavementDevelopment;§ AlamedaEstate/SalutingBatteryBicycleLaneProposal;§ RosiaRoad(North)AccesstoAlamedaEstatePromenade;§ WinstonChurchillAvenue/SundialPedestrianCrossing(ZebraCrossing);§ OtherPedestrianCrossings;§ CoalingIslandPedestrianRouteImprovements;§ WinstonChurchillAvenuePedestrianBridgeUpgradeProposal;§ RosiaRoadPedestrianBridgeProposal;§ MarketPlacePedestrianisation&BusTerminalRelocation.


2.1 TrafalgarInterchangeAsmallcrossingattheTrafalgarInterchangewasintroducedduetothehighdemandofpedestrianscrossingatthislocation.Thesmallislandcrossingwasconstructedtogetherwiththeintroductionofnewroadmarkingstoimprovetheoverallsafetyoftheroadcrossing.Thispedestrianrouteispartofawell-transitedpathtowardsthecablecarandbotanicalgardensusedbyahighnumberoftouristsonadailybasis.Figures2.1and2.2showbeforeandafterphotographsofthisroadjunctionandtheimprovementtothepedestrianroutethathasnowbeenestablishedbetweenSouthportGatesandGrandParade.Figure2.1–TrafalgarInterchange(PedestrianCrossingwithCentreIsland)–BeforeFigure2.2–TrafalgarInterchange(PedestrianCrossingwithCentreIsland)–After


2.2 PedestrianCrossingCountdownTimersAspartoftheoverallpedestrianrouteimprovementscheme,therehavebeenaseriesofcountdowntimers installed throughout various pedestrian crossings in Gibraltar. These devices form part of auseful‘add-on’forpelicancrossingsastheyprovideveryvaluabletimerelatedinformationtousers.Atpelicancrossings,pedestrianstendtocrossuntiltheverylastmomentwhenthepedestriandisplaydisplayed turns red causing a sense of insecurity that at times becomes dangerous for less able-bodiedpedestrians.At thesame time,motorists tend to startdrivingoffduring the flashingamberlightphasecausingadditionalconflictatthecrossing.Theintroductionofcountdowntimersprovidesthe exact time that is left to cross so that both the pedestrian and the motorist are kept wellinformed.Figure2.3showsseveralcountdowntimersthathavealreadybeeninstalledacrossGibraltar.Figure2.3–NewPedestrianCrossingCountdownTimers


2.3 WellingtonFrontRestorationWorksThe Government has now completed the Wellington Front restoration project. This project willprovidethelinktoanumberofthespecificSTTPPobjectivesasitwillnotonlyprovideanalternativepedestrianrouteviathecitywallsbutalsoacyclingroute.ThiswillbepartofawiderschemeinwhichalongerpedestrianrouteisbeingdevelopedallowinguserstowalksafelyfromOrangeBastiontotheareaofNewHarbours.Thewholeareaisbeinglookedatwithaviewofprovidingasafebicycleroute.Figures2.4,2.5and2.6showsomeoftheWellingtonFrontfeaturesthatarenowcompletedaswellasanartist’simpressionofhowcitywallupgradescanbedeveloped.PleaserefertoAppendix4forfulldetailsregardingtheproposedpedestrianroutemap.Figure2.4–WellingtonFrontProject/ProposalforGreaterUseofCityWalls(ViewtotheSouth)

Figure2.5–WellingtonFrontProject(ViewtotheNorth)


Figure2.6–WellingtonFrontProject(Artist’sImpression)2.4 RaggedStaffRoadPedestrianCrossingStudies carried out as part of the STTPP identified that therewas a high demand for a pedestriancrossingatRaggedStaffRoadasmostpedestrianswerecrossingattheroadjunctionwherenoofficialcrossingwaspresent.Thispracticewasextremelydangerous,posingrisks toboththemotoristandpedestriansalike.Apedestriancrossingwasdesignedwiththeinstallationofherdingbarrierssothatpedestrians would be channelled to the crossing in a safe manner. This has provided a much-improved layout balancing the needs of pedestrians and motorists alike. This was considered animportantprojectgiven thedifficulties facedbypedestriansand followingconsultation; theprojectwasinitiatedandcompletedbackinMarch2016.Figures2.7and2.8showphotographsbeforeandaftertheproject.Figure2.7–RaggedStaffPedestrianCrossing(Before)


Figure2.8–RaggedStaffPedestrianCrossing(After)

2.5CatalanBayAccessibilityFootbridgeThe design and construction of this footbridge created a means of accessing the beach and itsfacilitiesfromtheadjoiningcarpark.ThisprojectconformstotheprinciplesoftheSTTPPbyprovidingbettermeanstoencouragewalking.

2.6EuropaRoadPedestrianRoute(BuenaVista-TrafalgarHeights)AnotoriouslydangerousstretchofEuropaRoadwasmodifiedmakingwayforasegregatedfootpathprotectedbyalowwall.


2.7 Governor’sStreetGovernor’s Street is another very narrow stretch of road that has very poor pedestrian facilities.Furthermore, ithasalsobecomeoneofthemainroutestaken intotheCityCentrefromtheUpperRockbytourbuses,taxisandprivatevehicles.Thecurrentpavementontheeasternsideofthestreetis inapoorconditionwhilst there isnopavementon thewesternsideof the road.There isonlyasmall kerbstone as edge protection to the buildings on the eastside and to further exacerbate theproblem, there is an existing parking area which has been almost completely taken over bymotorbikeswhichcausefurtherdifficultiesasaresultofprotrudingrearstorageboxesrestrictingthewidthoftheroadandhencetrafficflowevenfurther.PartofapotentialsolutionisshownbelowinFigure2.9withfurtherdetailsinAppendix4.Workshavealreadybeenapprovedandarescheduledtocommencein2017.Figure2.9–Governor’sStreetPavementUpgrade


2.8 GovernorsLaneAn example of another possible pedestrian route upgrade is at Governors Lane where there ispresentlyanarrow610mmand780mmwidepavementrespectively,oneitherside.Thisroadisthemain thoroughfare into town and to the north. Although strictly not part of Main Street, thispavementisheavilyusedonadailybasisbymanypedestriansandresidentsalike,travellingthroughMainStreetas itconnectsthemtoSecretary’sLane,DukeofKentHouse,WellingtonFrontandtheCommonwealthPark/Queenswayarea.Whilstextremelylimitedbyexistingbuildingsonbothsidesof the road, apossible scheme toenhance safetyonboth sideswouldalso act as a traffic calmingmeasureandpavementenhancementhasbeenproposed.Figure2.10showspartoftheschemewithafulltechnical“draft”documentattachedinAppendix4.Figure2.10–Governor’sLaneProposedPavementImprovements


2.9 KeightleyWayTunnelGibraltar’s tunnels are also a crucial element of the road infrastructure that allows vehicular andpedestrian access from one key district to another. KeightleyWay tunnel is a popular pedestrianroute heavily used by the public, especially tourists in order to access Europa Point (touristiclandmark) fromRosiaBayandLittleBayandback. It isalsoapopularpathformany localscarryingout exercise and leisure walking activities. Unfortunately, Keightley Way Tunnel currently has apavementatroadlevelwithsegregatedkerbstonestodemarcatethepedestrianroutesection.Thisofferspoorsafetyforpedestrianscreatingasenseofinsecurityformanyusingtheroute.Therewouldbemeritinintroducingaraisedpavementofadequatewidthwithpossiblelightingandcontainmentkerbsinordertofurthersafeguardthepedestrianwalkway.Figure 2.11 shows the existing tunnel pedestrian route along with the proposed pavementimprovementsthathasbeendesignedforfurtherconsultationincludingapossiblecyclelane.Figures2.12and2.13showbeforeandafterimagesoftheaccessroadtothetunnelitself.FulldetailsillustratedinAppendix4.AsimilarschemecanalsobeexploredatDudleyWardTunnelinordertointroduce,ifpossible,asafeandsuitablepedestrianaccessroute.Figure2.11–KeightleyWayTunnel(PedestrianRouteEnhancement)–Beforeandafter


Figure2.12–ApproachRoadtoKeightleyWayTunnel(before)Figure2.13–ApproachroadtoKeightleyWayTunnel(after)


2.10 AlamedaEstate/SalutingBatteryBicycleLaneProposalIt is also recommended that the Saluting Battery be further studied in order to demarcate andintroducea segregatedbicycle lane. This schemewould complement furtherpedestrianalterationsproposedatRosiaRoadontheapproachtotheTrafalgarInterchange.ThisinvolvesaseriesoframpsandothermodificationstoenablepedestrianstocommutefromtheSalutingBatterytowardsGrandParadethroughtheAlamedaEstate.TheaimistoreducejaywalkingattheminiroundaboutoppositethePiccadillyRestaurantthatisacommonoccurrencefraughtwithdangerataverybusyjunction.Parts of the proposed scheme have been shown in Figures 2.14 and 2.15 with full technicaldocumentationinAppendix4.Figure2.14–ProposedSchemeatSalutingBattery/MiniRoundaboutApproachRoadFigure2.15–ProposedPedestrianandHighwayImprovementatRosiaRoad(North)


2.11 WinstonChurchillAvenue/SundialTheareaoftheSundialroundabouthasalsobeenidentifiedasanareathatrequiresasafeandeasypedestrianroutefromthe“ParkandRide”carparktowardsVictoriaStadium.Atpresent,therearenopedestrian crossings in the area andpedestrians tend toutilise thenarrowcentre reservationas astoppingpoint tocross thedual carriageway road. It is thereforenecessary to furtherexamine thisareawiththeaimofintroducinganewcrossingthatwillallowpedestrianstocrosssafely.Althoughthis proposal needs to be seen in the light of the changes expected in this area as a result of thecompletionofthenewairporttunnel,itmaybecategorisedasashort-termmeasurefortheoverallimprovementofthisexistingpedestrianroute.Figures2.16and2.17illustratetheproposedscheme.FulldetailsinAppendix4.Figure2.16–Existing“Crossing”attheSundial(WinstonChurchillAvenue)

Figure2.17–ProposedPedestrianCrossingattheSundial(WinstonChurchillAvenue)


2.12 OtherProposedPedestrianCrossingsAs a result of continuous studies together with feedback received by members of the publicchannelled through the Traffic Commission, further pedestrian crossings are constantly beingconsideredandnewprojectsexplored.Belowareotherrecentlocationswheredifferenttypesofpedestriancrossingshavebeenorarebeingconsideredforfurtherstudyandpossibleimplementation.FurtherdetailsregardingthelocationsoftheseschemeshavebeenincludedinAppendix4:

✔StBernard’sHospitalEntrance-ZebraCrossing• ShorthornEstate-ZebraCrossing• RosiaRoad(CumberlandTerracesEstate)• SectionofEuropaRoadbytheAlzheimer’sandDementiaUnit

2.13 CoalingIsland/SmallBoatsMarinaThe completion of the new ‘Small BoatsMarina’ project has created the need for a new safe andsuitablepedestrianroutealongtheareaofCoaling Island.Therearecurrentlynosetprovisions forpedestrianstowalkalongthesideoftheroadinasegregatedmanneruntiltheyreachthenewPeterIsolaPromenadewhereapavementisprovided.Aseriesofminoradjustmentshavebeenstudiedinordertoprovideasafewalkwayinthemostpracticalmannerpossible.Figures2.18and2.19andillustratethepresentsituationandapossiblesolution.FurtherdetailscanbefoundinAppendix4.Figure2.18–ExistingPedestrianRouteLeadingTowardstheSmallBoatsMarina(Present)


Figure2.19–ProposedPedestrianRouteLeadingTowardstheSmallBoatsMarina(Proposal)2.14 WinstonChurchillAvenuePedestrianBridgeConsiderationshouldalsobegiven to the improvementanddevelopmentofpedestrianoverpassesand bridges in Gibraltar. The Winston Churchill Avenue pedestrian bridge requires someimprovementssothatitcanbecomemoreaccessibletoall.Thismightbepossiblebytheintroductionof lift facilities in order to enable both disabled and elderly pedestrians to access and utilise thebridge.Figure2.20belowillustratesanexampleofaliftshaftthatcanbeimplementedtotheexistingbridgestructure.FulldetailsareattachedinAppendix4.Figure2.20–WinstonChurchillAvenueProposedLiftShafts


2.15 RosiaRoadPedestrianBridgeProposalAnother popular area where a pedestrian bridge would enhance both traffic fluidity and mostimportantlythesafetyofpedestriansisRosiaRoad.DuetothefactthattheSalutingBatteryisaverypopularpedestrianrouteandleisurearea,itiscommonformanypeopletocrossRosiaRoadviasmallopenings through the existing retainingwall. These crossings are dangerous as they are concealedexitsleadingontothemajorarterialroad.Thisareahasseenitsshareofaccidentsandnearmissesinthepast.Forthisreason,considerationshouldbegiventoprovidingapedestrianbridgetolinkthesalutingbatterywithAlamedaEstatePromenade.Figure2.21belowshowsanartistic impressionofapedestrian footbridgeand theexistingcrossingthat is currently utilised by pedestrians below it. Although gated barriers have been installed toimprove safety, especially that of young children, there is a need to fully safeguard the area byprovidingabetteralternativeasdiscussedabove.FulldetailsattachedinAppendix4.Figure2.21–RosiaRoadProposedPedestrianBridge


2.16 MarketPlacePedestrianisation&BusTerminalRelocationAsdiscussed inprevious chaptersof the report, thepossiblepedestrianisationofMarketPlacebusterminalshouldbeexplored.MarketPlaceiscurrentlythemainbushubandservesasaninterchangejunctionbetweenFishMarketLane,CorralRoadandWaterportRoad.Anumberofoverviewstudieshavealreadybeencarriedout inordertodraftschematic layoutsofhowthebusterminalcouldberelocated in order to allow this scheme to be implemented and in turn rectify the issues of trafficcongestionandpedestriansafetyatthislocation.Figures2.22,2.23and2.24illustratetheaboveproposal.FulldetailedtechnicaldocumentationisincludedinAppendix4.Figure2.22–MarketPlaceAsExisting/ProposedFigure2.23–ProposedPedestrianScheme


Figure2.24–MarketPlaceAsProposed

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03.AlternativeFormsofSustainablePrivateTransport

IntroductionOneofthekeyunderlyingprinciplesof theSTTPP is toencouragethepopulationtousealternativeandmore sustainable forms of transport.When it comes to personal transport, othermethods ofpropulsion other than those that use fossil fuels, especially diesel fuel are beneficial for theenvironmentandresultinadecreaseinharmfulemissions.Forthesealternativeformsoftransporttobecomesuccessfulitisparamountthatthenecessarysupportsystemsarewellestablishedandthatpriorityisalsogiventothesevehiclestopromotetheiruse,whichmustalsobeseenbytheuserastrulyadvantageous.AgoodexampleisthepresentGovernmentinitiativeofwaivingimportdutyandprovidinga£1,000cashbackincentivetopurchasersofhybridandelectricvehicles.Alternativeformsofsustainabletransportthatareconsideredviableincludethefollowing:

§ ElectricandHybridCars;§ “Micro”cars;§ CarClubs&CarSharingSchemes;§ BicycleHire&SharingSystem–i.e.theRediBikeScheme;§ BicycleandCyclingFacilities;§ ElectricCommercialVehicles.


3.1 ElectricCars,HybridCars&‘MicroCars’Asexistingtechnologydevelopsitispossiblethatelectriccarswillbecomemorecompetitivelypriced.Governmentcanalsoactivelyencouragethepurchaseofthesevehiclesbyincentivisingpurchasers.Initiativesfortheadoptionofelectriccarvehiclescanalsobeexplored:

• Incentivise the use of electric cars by facilitating their use and implementing suitable carcharging stations at strategic on-street locations throughout Gibraltar. It is Governmentpolicy to provide electric charging points within any new car park built. Charging pointsalreadyexistwithinDevil’sTowerRoad,Engineer’sLane,TheatreRoyalandMid-TownCarParks.

• Considerlowercostsofotherchargesforelectricand/orhybridvehicles.Zeroimportduties

for these vehicles and £1000 cash back initiatives have already been implemented inGibraltar.

• Allocatepriorityparking’sforelectricvehiclesthroughoutdifferentparkingzones.

• Considerthepossibilityofprovidingfreeelectricalchargingpointswithinthecitycentre

Hybridvehiclesarenowbecomingmorepopularandmanufacturersarenowsuccessfullycombiningbothpetrolanddieseltechnologywithelectric.Itisalsorecognisedthatsmallercarswithlesspowerfulenginesconsumelessfuelandarethereforeconsideredbetterfortheenvironment,apartfromtakinguplessspaceontheroad.Encouragingthepurchaseanduseof‘microcars’inordertomakebetteruseofthelimitedparkingspacesthroughoutGibraltarwouldalsobeworthconsidering.Withthisinmind,itwouldbebeneficialtoexploretheincentivisationof‘microcar’usageviaseveralproposedinitiatives:

• Establishacriteriontoallowthecategorizationofa‘microcar’vehiclebasedonamaximumpermittedlength.Thesedimensionswouldbedictatedbypolicy.

• Investigateareaswherecarparkingspacesarerestrictedinspaceandstudythepossibility

of adding ‘micro-car’ parking spaces at these locations so as to utilise this limited spaceavailableprofitably.

• Providepriorityparkingspacesfor‘microcar’vehicleswithinexistingparkingzones.Perhaps

allow‘microcars’tobeabletoparkwithincertainzonesofaresidentialparkingschemenotthereown.

• Consideringloweringthecostofimportdutiesandothercharges.

Figure 3.1 illustrates a proposed ‘micro car’ parking arrangement with some further examplesincludedinAppendix5.


Figure3.1–LineWallRoad‘MicroCars’ParkingArrangement–Viability


3.2 CarClubsandCarSharingSchemesA car club offers members/residents the convenience of being able to use a clean, modern andreliable vehicle for those trips that cannot be conducted bymeans of public transport, cycling orwalking.Theyprovideaconvenientalternativetousingaprivatelyownedvehiclebecausecarclubmembersonlypayforwhattheyuseandthereforedonothavetoworryabouttax,insurance,parkingpermits,servicing or repairs. Therefore, there are none of the troubles associated with owning andmaintainingacarwhenutilisingcarclubfacilities.Althoughcarclubsmayat timesbebetter suited fordaily commutes in largercountries thatentaillongerdestinationtripsitmaystillbeagoodopportunitytoconsidertheseinGibraltarandprovideanelementofserviceforit.Carclubscanalsoprovidelargervansforthetransportationofbig/heavyitems(e.g.whenmovinghome).Atpresent,manycross-borderworkersrunanunofficialvariationofthesystembydriving intoGibraltar inthesamecar inwhichtheyallcontributetowardsfuelcosts.ThisarrangementcouldbefurtherexploredviatheintroductionofWeb-BasedAppsandsubscriptiongroups in order to promote the use of more car sharing opportunities in Gibraltar. Reducing thenumberofsingledriverorsingle-passengertripswouldhaveasignificantpositiveimpactinreducingcartrafficinGibraltarespeciallyinpeakhoursthroughouttheday.Figure 3.2 shows a typical example of a car-sharing bay in which the user would only need tosubscribeonline,reserveitsuseandviaitsmembershipzipcardthecarcanbeunlockedandlockedafter itsuse.Theseopportunitiescanalso tackle theparkingproblems inGibraltarby reducinganddiscouragingtheneedforsecondcarownership.

Figure3.2–ExampleofCarClubParkingBay


3.3 BicycleHire&SharingSystemAbicyclesharingsystemissoontobelaunchedinGibraltarunderthename“RediBikes”.ThisschemewillprovideGibraltarwitha reliableandefficientbicycle sharingservicewhereuserscanpickupabicycleat any “RediBike”docking stationand cycle them throughoutGibraltarbeforedropping thebikeoffatanyoftheotherdockingstationsprovided.Figure3.3showsbicyclesfortheRediBikescheme.Theprogramisstillinitsfinalplanningstageswithmanypotentialupgradesforsubscription,“pay-as-you-go”features,smartphoneintegration,onlineregistration/payment and other cashless payment functions available. More details regarding thelocationoftheproposeddockingstationsareshowninAppendix5.Figure3.3–BicycleSharingScheme(RediBikes)

3.4 BicycleandCyclingFacilitiesIn order to promote the use of cycling in Gibraltar and support the STTPP objectives under‘Sustainable Travel – Cycling’, there have been several bicycle parking racks installed throughoutGibraltar. A current review of other potential areas for bicycle parking are being investigated andconsiderationwillbegiventolocationsinwhichbicycleparkingbayswouldbevaluableforusers.Figure3.4belowshowssomeof the locationswherenewbicycleparking rackshavebeen installedand are now successfully in use aswell as areaswhere high demandof bicycle parking have beenidentified. A lack of bicycle parking facilities is evident throughout Gibraltar especially nearworkplace/commercialcentres.LocationplanandphotographshavebeenattachedinAppendix5.


Figure3.4–ExamplesofBicycleRacksInstalledThroughout

3.5 ElectricCommercialVehiclesCommercialdeliveriesinGibraltaraddtotrafficcongestionproblemsespeciallywithinthecitycentreandthemoreconstrictedroadnetworks.WhendeliveriesarecarriedoutinMainStreet,ahugeinfluxof large open tray vehicles cause conflictwithin the pedestrianised zones ofMain Street and IrishTownwhichisespeciallyproblematicwhencruiseshipsareinPortandduringSpanishholidayswhichseelargenumbersofvisitorsintown.Anelementofsafetywithinthezoneisoftencompromised,aslargenumbersofpedestriansandvehiclesare restrictedwithin thenarrowstreetswhilstdeliveriesarebeingmadewithinrestrictedtimeframes.Furthermore,mostofthedeliverytrucksbeingusedarediesel poweredwithnoeconomical ormodern sustainabledynamic featureshence contributing totheoverallproblemofunacceptableemissionsonadailybasis.


AreviewoftheamountofcommercialdeliveriesaroundcongestedpublicareassuchasMainStreetand IrishTown is recommended,as there isoftenconflictbetweenpedestriansandvehicles in thepedestrianisedareas.Apartfromreducingdeliverytimesandincreasingloadingbaysatkeylocations,considerationshouldalsobegiventopromotingtheuseofelectriccommercialvehiclesasthiswouldalsohelpreducetheenvironmentalimpactinresidentialandleisureareas.Atpeaktimes,especiallywhencruiselinersareinport,MainStreetisahiveofactivityandonhealthandsafetygroundsthe loadingandunloadingofcommercialgoods is incompatiblewithpedestrianuse. Consideration needs to be given to try to ensure delivery times are outside of the currentallowabletimeframe,whichispresentlyfrom0700hrsto1030hrs.Figures3.5and3.6belowillustratetheexistingscenariosatbothMainStreetandIrishtownduringpeakdeliverytimes.In order to promote the use of such electric vehicles, the Government should consider devisingseveral initiatives that will encourage businesses to adopt this mode of sustainable transport ofgoods.Thesecouldincludeextendeddeliverytimesandpriorityloading/unloadingbaysforelectricalvehicles.Theuseofmodernelectricdeliveryvehicleswiththelatestsafetystandardsincludingstopsensors,warning lights/sounds alongwith the benefits of zero emissions couldwell result in thesebecomingacommonstandardinthefuture.Figure3.7showsscenariosoftypicalexamplesofelectricvehiclesthatmayverywellbeimplementedinthefuture.FurtherdetailscanbefoundinAppendix6.Figure3.5–ExistingMainStreet&IrishTownCommercialDeliveries


Figure3.6–ExistingMainStreet&IrishTownCommercialDeliveries(cont….)

Figure3.7–ArtistImpressionofCommercialDeliveryVehicles

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04.TrafficManagement,RoadInfrastructure&Safety

IntroductionImprovements to traffic are an important part of the STTPP although the principle and aim is toexplorealternativestotheprivatemotorvehicleadoptingmoresustainablemodesoftransportasameanstoimprovingourhealthandtheenvironment.Manytrafficmanagementandroadimprovementschemesareconstantlybeingexploredwithaviewof enhancing the fluidity of traffic and improving road safety.By reducingbarriers to traffic flowareductioninjourneytimecanbeachievedleadingtoadecreaseinemissions,makingtripssafertoallroadusers regardlessof theirmeansof transportandallowpublic services to circulateunhinderedandontime.Byprovidingmoredriveroptionsareductioninjourneytimescanalsobeachieved.MakingroadsinGibraltarsaferisparamounttoincreasingpublicconfidenceandencouragingpersonsto walk and cycle. Maintaining road surfaces reduces the risk of injury from accidents related tounevenroadandpavementsurfacesandhelpsdecreasenoisepollution.Ensuring that vehicles travel at theprescribed speed limit is alsoparamount tohelpensure safety,reducenoiseandpollutionlevels.Variousdifferentschemeshavesofareitherbeenimplementedorarebeinginvestigated.Thesearelistedbelow:

✔GlacisRoad/BaysideRoadPilotMini-Roundabout;✔SpeedLimitReviewProgram;✔TrafficSpeedIndicators;§ SpeedCameras;§ LinePaintingProgram;§ DevilsTowerRoadProposedRoundabout;§ EuropaRoadWideningScheme;§ EuropaRoad(Brympton–TheMount)ParkingAdjustments.

Tools such as those adopted as part of the STTPP, such as digitalmodelling provide themeans ofanalysing what-if scenarios before major works are carried out. These tools also allow themanipulation of different traffic flow scenarios to seewhether reversing traffic flows can improvetrafficitself.Trafficcountersalsoprovidethedatanecessarytoanalysebothnumbersandtypesofvehiclesandtheirrespectivespeeds.


4.1 GlacisRoundaboutInordertoalleviatetrafficcongestionalongGlacisRoadandWinstonChurchillAvenueapilotschemewassetuptogaugetheviabilityofaminiroundaboutattheGlacisRoad/BaysideRoadjunction.Theschemewas implemented as a part of a pilot project and is now awaiting completion of the new‘Ocean Spa Plaza’ development for its final implementation, which also includes extensive roadresurfacingofthearea.ThisroundabouthasprovensuccessfulandextremelyusefulespeciallywhenWinstonChurchillAvenue is gridlockedasa resultof flightmovementsandborder restrictionsandprovidesincreaseddriveroptions.Figures4.1and4.2showthebeforeandafterstagesofthecurrentpilotroundaboutsetup.Figure4.3showsthescheme’sartistsimpressionforillustrationpurposes.MoredetailscanbeseeninAppendix7.Figure4.1–GlacisRoadMiniRoundaboutPilotScheme(Before)Figure4.2–GlacisRoadMiniRoundaboutPilotScheme(After)


Figure4.3–GlacisRoadMiniRoundaboutScheme(Artist’sImpression)4.2 Devil’sTowerRoadRoundaboutAnotherlocationwhereaproposedroundaboutstudyhasbeenconductedisDevilsTowerRoad.ThisroundaboutwouldprovidemoredriveroptionsandreducetheneedfortraveleithertotheSundialRoundaboutorEasternBeachbeforebeingabletoturnaround. Inaddition,theintroductionoftheroundaboutisexpectedtoalsoserveasaroadcalmingmeasuretoreducetheoccurrenceofspeedingalongthisstretchofroad.Figure 4.4 shows a plan layout of the proposed roundabout location. Figure 4.5 shows a moredetailedplandrawing.MoredetailscanbeseeninAppendix7.Figure4.4–ProposedDevilsTowerRoadRoundabout


Figure4.5–PlandrawingsofProposedDTRRoundabout

4.3 EuropaRoadWideningCertainstretchesofEuropaRoadarevoidofanypedestrianwalkwaysduetotheverynatureoftheroaditself.FollowingthesuccessfulcreationofanewsegregatedpavementbetweenBuenaVistaandTrafalgarHeights(Appendix4),itisrecommendedthatthisstretchofroadbestudiedwithaviewofwidening,primarily,andifatallpossible,creatingafootpath.This section of road poses many problems to both traffic and pedestrians because of its reducedwidth.Thewideningofsaidroadwouldhelptoaccommodatetheincreasedvehiclesizesandsupportthelong-termobjectiveofimprovingroadsafetythroughoutGibraltar.Figures4.6and4.7showthesectionofroadtobewidened.TheproposedschemecanbefoundinAppendix7.


Figure4.6–EuropaRoad(SectionconsideredforWidening)

Figure4.7–EuropaRoad(Showingconflictwhenvehiclesmeet)


4.4 SpeedLimitReviewProgramA comprehensive studyof vehicle speedbehaviourwas conductedalongmanyofGibraltar’s roadsusing specialist-monitoring equipment. This has led to a review of the existing speed limits andrecommendationsformodificationsofthesame.Todate,changeshavealreadybeencarriedoutatWaterportRoad,EuroportAvenueandBishopCaruanaRoadwithmorechangesbeingconsideredfor2017.Drivingat the recommended speed for thegiven roadhelps reduce riskof accident, reducesnoisepollutionandalsohelpsreduceemissions.AfulldetailedreportcanbeseeninAppendix12.4.5 LinePaintingProgramIt is recommended that the road line-painting program be reviewed in line with the road safetymeasures identified within this report. It is recommended that road markings be reviewed andmonitoredonaregularbasistoensurethattheyremainclearlyvisible.Figure4.8belowshowsanexampleofaline-paintingprojectthathasbeenrecentlycompletedwithmanymoreplannedschemestoberolledoutaspartofanongoinglong-termplan.Figure4.8–ExampleofLinePaintingProgram


4.6 TrafficSpeedIndicatorsA study was carried out in conjunction with the Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) in order to establishsuitable locations for the installation of ‘Traffic Speed Indicator’ signs. These road signs provideilluminated LED digital displays that have integrated sensors to capture the speed of oncomingvehicles/motorbikes.ThespeedcapturedisthendisplayedontheLEDroadsignandallspeeddataisrecordedforanalysis.Warningmessagesinformdriverswhenthespeedlimitforthatspecificroadissuperseded and a ‘slow down’message is displayed. This is considered an excellent road calmingmeasurethatconformstothegeneralroadsafetyinitiativeoftheSTTPP.Thespeedradarsarealsoavaluablekeyfeatureforthecommissioningofthe‘SpeedCameras’thatareplannedduring2017.Figure4.9 shows somephotographsof existing traffic speed indicatorswitha full detailed locationplanattachedinAppendix7.Figure4.9–LocationsofTrafficSpeedIndicators


4.7 SpeedCamerasRoadside ‘SpeedCameras’ are a cornerstoneof ‘Road Safety’. Following consultationwith theRGPandotherkeystakeholders,aprogramwasdevelopedfortheimplementationofspeedcamerasatanumber of speeding “hot spots” throughout Gibraltar. The initial phase identified three differentlocations, Devils Tower Road, Rosia Road and Europa Advance Road. Traffic accident statistics andRGPdatacollectionwillbeusedtomonitortheeffectivenessofthesespeedcamerasatthesespecificlocationsandidentifyotherpossiblelocationsinthefuture.Figure4.10belowshowsoneoftheexistingspeedcamerasthathasbeeninstalledwithfurtheraddeddocumentationinAppendix7.Figure4.10–SpeedCameras

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05.ParkingManagementandPlanningIntroductionParking canbe consideredoneof themost contentious traffic related issues inGibraltar.With thenumbersofvehiclesonasteadyinclineandwithaveryslowdisposalrate,vehiclenumberscanonlycontinuetorise.Creatingmoreparkingspacesorcarparksisnotconsideredatrulyeffectivemeansoftacklingtheparkingsituationasitoftenleadstoanincreaseincarpurchase.Buildingnewcoveredparkingoftenleadstoanincreaseinvehiclepurchase.The introduction of residential parking schemes along with restricted Pay & Display andLoading/Unloading zones will alleviate many of the problems derived from long-term parking buthardmeasureswillmostprobablybenecessaryinthenearfuture.Belowisalistofseveralschemesthathavealreadybeeninitiatedandothersthatareintheplanningstagessubjecttofurtherreview:

✔LineWallRoadPayandDisplayParking;✔DukeofKentHousePlanter;✔Zoca-FlankMotorcycleParkingEnhancements;✔PeterIsolaPromenadePayandDisplayParking;

• JohnMackintoshSquare/IrishTown/CloisterRamp.

§ PayandDisplayParkingSchemes✔PortlandHouse;✔WaterportRoad;OrangeBastion;GrandParade;BaysideRoad.

§ IncreasedParkingatWaterportTerraces§ ResidentialParkingScheme

Anumberofparkingschemesarealreadyinoperation.Thesearedescribedinmoredetailbelow:-


5.1 LineWallRoadPayandDisplayParkingSchemePartofLineWallRoadon-streetparkinghasrecentlybeenconvertedintoa‘PayandDisplay’(P&D)Zone. This scheme allows for better circulation of parked vehicles and helps tackle indiscriminateparkingwithin thisarea.TheP&Ddemarcationalsopreventsmotorcycles fromparking inbetweenparked cars and ensures that no long stay vehicles remain. The P&D zone allows both locals andtouriststoparkfora limitedamountoftime inthecentreoftowntocarryouterrandsquicklyandcomfortably.Thisalsohelpstobolstertheeconomywithinthispredominantlycommercialarea.Figure5.1-5.3showsthebeforeandafterrepresentationsofthescheme.Figure5.1–LineWallRoad(BeforeImplementationofP&Dzones)


Figure5.2–LineWallRoad(BeforeImplementationofP&Dzones)

Figure5.3–LineWallRoadAsExisting–NewP&DZones


5.2 ZocaFlankParkingEnhancements,PayandDisplayParkingAs part of the LineWall Road P&D parking scheme, Zoca Flank was converted into a motorcycleparkingareawithonlyaverylimitedamountofparkingforcarsremainingavailabletothenorth.Thisareawasextremelyproblematicandwasonceafree,no-limitszonewherebothcarsandmotorcyclesparked inavery indiscriminatemannerwithvery littleparkingcontrol.Asaresult,derelictvehicleswereprevalentinthisareaandlong-stayparkingwasthenorm.MotorbikeparkinglostatLineWallRoadasaresultoftheLineWallRoadP&DSchemewascompensatedfor,withinthisareatogetherwithReclamationRoad.Theareaisnowwellkeptandprovideseasyaccessformotorbikestoparkina convenient location in the centre of town whilst allowing unrestricted access for commercialdeliveriesaccessingtheCommunityCentreandotherprivatecommercialstoragefacilities.Figures5.4and5.5showthebeforeandafterstageoftheabove-mentionedscheme.Figure5.4ZocaFlankBeforeP&DImplementation


Figure5.5–ZocaFlankAfterImplementationofMotorbikeParkingArea


5.3 DukeofKentHouseCentreReservationTheconstructionofaplanteroutsideDukeofKentHousewasalsoadiscreetparkingmanagementinitiative. Vehicles often parked on the centre reservation causing restricted traffic flow. As analternativetoinstallingstandardbollards,anewplantarwasconstructed.Thiseffectivelyservesthesame purpose as bollardswhile at the same time beautifying this section of road and providing amoreenvironmental.Figures5.6and5.7showsthebeforeandafterphotographsofthescheme.Figure5.6–DukeofKentHousePlanter–(Before)

Figure5.7–DukeofKentHousePlanter–(After)


5.4 JohnMackintoshSquareThe area of JohnMackintosh Square could be consideredwith a view of creating a limited accesszone.TheideabehindthisschemewouldbetoreducethetrafficflowwithinthisareaandincreasetheoveralllevelofpedestriansafetyattheCityMillLane/MainStreetjunction.Theintroductionofretractablebollardscouldcontroltheflowoftrafficandonlyallowemergencyservices,commercialandpublictransportvehiclestodrivethough.Furthermore, permit holder residentswould also require access toCityMill Lane inorder to reachbothEngineer’sLaneandTheatreRoyalCarParks.Theproposedschemewouldprovidethefollowingbenefits:

• RestrictaccesstowardsCityMillLaneinordertoimprovethelevelofsafetyforpedestriansatitsintersectionwithMainStreet;

• ThepossibilityofprovidingadditionaltaxiranksoutsidetheCityHallinordertoimprovethe

TaxiCityService;

• Create a suitable and safe delivery/commercial vehicle route via the introduction ofsufficientloading/unloadingbaysandpossibleroadcalmingmeasures;

• ProvisionforafreedisabilityaccessparkingbayatCloisterRamp;

• PossiblerelocationofrecyclingbinsfromCloisterRamptoLineWallaboveFountainRampto

allowforadditionalloading/unloadingbays.Thisconceptwouldneedfurtherconsiderationandstakeholderinputwouldberecommended.Figure 5.8 shows the proposed scheme with the full diagrammatic representations illustrated inAppendix7.Figure5.8–JohnMackintoshSquare/IrishTown/CloisterRampModifications


5.5 PayandDisplayParkingSchemesThere are currently several other P&D schemes proposed throughout Gibraltar. Many of theseschemes tackle the parking issues that have been described throughout the report. They alsoincentivisetheuseofalternative formsofsustainabletransportaswellasmakinguseof thepublictransport system. P&D zones can limit cars from parking for very long periods of time preventingotherusersfromutilisingtheavailableparkingforshortstayvisits.Thisindirectlyalsocontributestolimitinglongstayon-streetfreeparkingthereforepromotingthereductionofsecondcarownershipasameansofreducingoverallvehicleownershipsinGibraltarBelowarethreeP&Dschemesthatareeitherproposed,inthefinalstagesofimplementationorhavealreadybeencompleted.

• WaterportRoad• OrangeBastion• WaterportTerraces• PeterIsolaPromenade• PortlandHouse• AtlanticSuites

There are also several other areas throughoutGibraltar that are subject to further study/review inordertopotentiallyimplementorfurtherexpandP&Dzones.Thesehavebeenlistedbelow:

• RomneyHuts:Potential-conversionofallparkingspacesintoP&D• SouthPavilionCarPark-IntroducefurtherP&Dparkingspaces• LandportDitch-PossibilityofconvertingallparkingspacesintoP&D

AnelementofP&DParkingwillalsobenecessaryinalloftheResidentialParkingSchemeareas.Thisistheonlywaythatvisitorscanbeassuredoffindingparkingwhenvisitingfamilyandfriends.Thisisexpectedtoeliminateindiscriminatelongstayparking.5.5.1 WatergardensPay&Display(WaterportRoad)ThispilotP&DParkingSchemewas recently completed. This areawasnotorious for carsbeing leftparked for months on end. Circulation of vehicles was poor and the businesses in the area weredifficulttovisit.Asaresultcarssimplyparkonthedualcarriagewaycausingaseriousobstruction.ThisroadisabusythoroughfarewhencruiseshipsareinPort.Ashuttleserviceoperatesduringthesetimes.Thisroad isalsoaverybusyroad leadingfromthenorthtotheWestsideareawhereoneofGibraltar’slargestsupermarketsislocated.This road is a policing challenge, as driverswill still insist onparkingon thedual carriagewayevenwhentherearefreeparkingspacesavailableandwhentheP&Dzoneisfreeofcharge.It is recommended that a bus and taxi lane is considered along this road and that red lines areconsideredalongthisroutetoprohibitthisprecariousparkingtrend.Furthermore,camerascouldbeconsideredasapolicingmeasureforthisareainthefutureifnecessary.


Figure5.9-WaterportRoadP&DZone(Before)

Figure5.10-WaterportRoadP&DZone(After)


5.5.2 OrangeBastionPay&Display(WaterportRoad)Orange Bastion P&D will supplement LineWall Road’s parking scheme. This scheme is in its finalstagesandwillbelaunchedaspartoftheoverallResident’sParkingschemeforthecentreoftown.Figure5.11-OrangeBastionP&DZone


5.6 IncreasedParkingatWaterportTerracesThereisaproposedschemeatNorthMoleRoadfortheintroductionofadditionalparkingbaysinastaggered configuration adjacent to the pavement in order to improve parking opportunities forvisitors/residentsofthearea.Thepavementinquestionisconsideredwideenoughtocaterforthepedestrian movements in the area from visiting cruise liners and for the parking of Figure 5.12illustrates this proposal with consideration given to the existing loading / unloading bays, theintroductionofP&Dandpossible‘residentialparking’zonesforresidentsofthecatchmentarea.Theproject is currently at a feasibility stage and further study and review is necessary beforeimplementationisconsidered.FurtherdetailsareattachedinAppendix8.Figure5.12NorthMoleRoad(WaterportTerraces)ProposedParkingArrangements


5.7 PeterIsolaPromenadePayandDisplayParkingTherecentlycompletedSmallBoatsMarinahasalsoincludedanelementofparkingmanagementandcontrol within the scheme. A series of P&D parking bays have been provided to allow both boatownersandvisitorsaliketoparktheirvehiclesforareasonableamountoftime.TheP&Dalsoworksasaparkingcontroltoavoidlongstayvehiclesandresidentsofthesurroundingcatchmentareafromtakingadvantageoftheparkingspacesprovided.The P&D parking zone is operational and enforced fromMonday to Sunday (0900-1700hrs) afterwhich it converts to ‘free parking’. At present, cars can park freely after 1700hrs but the currentarrangementsareconstantlyunderreview.Figure5.13showstheP&Dparkingbaysarrangementintherecentlycompletedscheme.Figure5.13PeterIsolaPromenade–P&DZone


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5.8 ResidentialParkingScheme(RPS)The overwhelming growth in vehicle ownership and the associated lack of parking has led for therequirementtoconsiderestablishingresidentialparkingschemesthroughoutGibraltar.Thisisseenbystakeholders and residents as the only way to tackle the parking problems, which are intrinsic tohighlypopulatedareaswhereprivateparkingspacesarenotcommonlyprovidedwithdwellings.Thiswasoneofthemostsalientpointsraisedduringthepublicconsultationexercisebyresidents.Enforcement is a vital element in ensuring that parkingmanagement and planning schemes are asuccess. The introduction of Parking Management Officers (PMO) has seen a reduction inindiscriminate parking and better controls in those areas where new parking schemes have beenimplemented.StatisticsshowthattheexistingnumberofregisteredvehiclesinGibraltarisonasteadyincrease.Thedata has been summarised in Table 5.1 below and shows the total number of newly registeredvehiclesinGibraltaronanannualbasis.Figure5.14illustratesthegeneralincreaseinregisteredcarsandmotorcyclesandTable5.2showsthatina10-yearperiodvehiclesregisteredduringtheseyears(2005-2015) there were a total number of 5300 vehicles disposed of. In contrast, approximately14,961vehicleswereregisteredina5-yearperiodbetween2011upuntilOctober2016thusshowingadisproportionatedifferencebetweendisposalratesandnewcarregistration.Table5.1–TotalVehiclesNewlyRegistered(T.V.R)

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The increase in vehicleownership is themain contributor to theoverall traffic congestionproblemthroughoutGibraltarduringpeaktraffictimes.Theoverwhelmingvehicleownershipgrowthisrapidlysuperseding the amount of available public parking spaces available throughout most residentialareasinGibraltar.TheproblemismoreacuteinresidentialareassuchastheTownandUpperTownwhere private parking areas are not commonly provided with dwellings and residents thereforecompeteforthelimitedon-streetparkingavailable.Thishasledtoconsiderationbeinggiventotheintroductionofresidentialparkingschemesthatcanassist local residents and improve their chances of locating a parking space within a reasonabledistance to their home. Many tried and tested schemes are being modified and adjusted to suitGibraltar’suniquedemographyandspaceconstraints.Itisthereforecrucialthatcarownershiplevelsdonotcontinuetoincreaseinordertoenhancetheeffectivenessofanyresidentialparkingschemethatmaybeimplemented.The following points describe various options that have been under consideration so that a well-devisedschememaybe implemented in thenear future.Constant reviewwillbenecessaryso thatthesetlimits,detailsanddynamicsoftheschememaybeassessedinordertoofferthemostefficientstrategypossible.5.8.1 ResidentialParkingSchemes-ItemsforConsideration1. Identify the need to control foreign vehicles from parking in ‘free’ parking bays throughout

Gibraltar.2. Identify the needs for visitor parking and loading/unloading bays within different residential

catchmentareas.3. Review the residential catchment areas anddecideon the level of zoning required inorder to

bestmanagetheparkingrequirementsandlimitations.4. Decideon‘Zoning’parametersandtheneedand/orpossibilityofintroducing‘MicroZones’.5. Dictatetheneedofpermitsandthelinkbetweenpermitsissuedandzonesidentified.6. Considerthecoststotheuserinobtainingpermits(ifany)anddecidelevelofcontrol,howitcan

beachievedandifanysuitablelinkscanbeestablishedbetweenregisteredaddressandvehicles.7. Studythepossibilitiesofissuingpermitsinconjunctionwithothervehiclerequirementssuchas

MOTetc.8. Review and analyse the costs of implementing the RPS and study the possibility of phased

implementationtolowerinitialcostimpact.5.9 OtherMethodsforTacklingParkingProblems5.9.1 StreetCleaningCampaignsStreet cleaning campaigns are usefulmeans to tackle indiscriminate long-term parking. For this tosucceed, it is imperative that there is a strong policing plan. Effortsmust be sustained; otherwiseprogressgainedcanbeeasilylost.It is recommended that cleaning campaigns are planned regularly with different areas includedthroughoutGibraltarinordertohavefarreachingeffects.Althoughitisinconvenienttohavetomovevehiclesregularly,theoverallbenefitisthoughttofaroutweightheperceiveddisadvantages.


5.9.2 DerelictVehiclesItisalsocommonforvehicleownerstoleaveoldcarsabandonedonthepublichighway.Althoughitmaynotbetheintentionofownerstoallowtheircarstobecomederelict,anunusedvehicleslowlydevelops faults, their tyres losetheirpressureandtheelementstaketheir toll.Eventually theMOTexpires and the car, left there with the intention of being repaired or passed on to the son ordaughtertouseasalearnervehicleneveroccurs.Thelackofpunitiverecoursesimplymeansthatanabandoned carwill eventually become the victimof a cleaning campaignandwill be removedandeventuallydisposedof,atnocosttotheowner.Inthemeantime,thatcarremainsonthehighwayformonths,ifnotyearstakingupvaluablespaceonthepublichighway.It is recommended that the legislation pertaining to derelict vehicles be reviewed to make it anoffencetoleaveavehicleabandonedontheroadalthoughthevehiclecouldbeclassifiedas“litter”anddealtwithunderenvironmentallegislationpertainingtothedumpingoflitter.Theleveloffineshouldbesetsothatanabandonedvehicledeterscarownersabandoningvehiclesonthepublichighway.Anamnestycanbeagreedsothatpersonscan informtheauthorities that theyhaveavehicle thattheywant todisposeof and this canbedoneatno charge to theowner.After a givenperiod thecampaignshouldcommence.

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06.CarCulture&VehicleOwnership6.1 IntroductionInlightofallthemeasuresthathavebeendiscussedintheSTTPP,itisveryimportanttonotethatthe“Car Culture” in Gibraltar is one of the core problems that needs to be tackled in order to allowGibraltartoflourisheconomicallyandenvironmentally.It isevidentthatmanylocalsturntosomeformofmotorvehicletransportwhencarryingoutshorttripswithinGibraltar.Althoughmanypeoplewalkonadailybasis,thereisalsoahugeinfluxoftrafficatpeakhoursofthedaybycommutersandasaresultofschooldropoffs.Althoughmotorbikesmaybeseenaslessproblematicintermsofcreatingtrafficproblems,theyalsocontributetotheissueatsomelevel.Motorcycleparkingbaysnearthetowncentreareattimesatsaturationpointleadingtoindiscriminatemotorbikeparking inotherareasoftown.Findingacarparkingspacenearthetowncentrewherepeopletendtotravelforworkisdifficultafter0900hrsunlessanalternativepayoptionis chosen, although this has improved somewhatwith the construction of theMid-TownCar Park.P&Dbaysareincreasinglyatfullcapacityaspeopleareturningtopayparkingoptionsinordertoparktheir cars close to work. Inclement weather further adds to the problem often causing completegridlocktothesystem.Itisacknowledgedthatcartravelmightbenecessaryforseveralindividualsanditshouldnotbetheintentiontoabolishallformsofprivatetransport.Ontheotherhand,theSTTPPaimstoencourageamodalshifttosustainabletravel(cycling/walking)andenhancetheexistingpublictransportnetworkinordertoreducethegeneraltrafficproblemsinGibraltar.Othertrafficconcernsrelatetothelevelsofcarownership,whereitisverycommonforlocalstoownmore than one car. Many who own a private parking space tend to park their second car (oftensmallerandlessvaluable)inanoff-oron-streetfreeparkingspace.ThistrendgoesbackmanyyearswhenmanylocalswouldpurchasebiggercarsforlongercommutesthroughoutSpainwiththesmallerlessvaluablecarusedforshortlocaltrips,traditionallyknownasa“rockrunner”.Highlocalincomescoupledwith the relatively lowcostof vehicleownershiparealso seenas contributors to thehighnumberofvehiclesonGibraltar’sroads.The fact that free parking availability without time restrictions is prevalent throughout Gibraltar,results inmany still owningmore than one vehicle thus parking their second car in a free parkingspace.TheincreaseofvehicleownershipisalsoevidentinGibraltarwithstatisticsshowingthathighnumbersofprivatevehicleshavebeenregisteredfrom2005-2015.Furtheraddingtotheproblem,alargenumberofcommercialvehiclesarealsoparkedfreelyonthestreet,largevansarealsousedasmobileworkshopsandsomevehiclesareutilisedasstorageunits.Thisisseenasamoreeconomicalalternativethanrentingastorageunit.Otherpotentialfactorsthatcontributetovehicleownershipareasfollows:

• Relativelylowcostoffuel• NoRoadTax• FreeParkingavailability• Lowpenaltiesforparkingfines• Relativelylowinsurancecosts


6.2 PotentialHardMeasuresThesituationhasreachedthepointwhereconsiderationmayneedtobegivento‘hardmeasures’inordertocurbcarownership,carusageandinturnreducetheoveralltrafficprobleminGibraltar.A‘softmeasure’canbeseenasaschemethatmayincentiviseotherusesoftransport,promotelesscarownershipanddeliverotheroptionsthatareusuallywellreceivedbythepublic.Theseshouldalwaysbeconsideredfirst.Ontheotherhand,a‘hardmeasure’isadirectinitiativethatopenlytacklestheissueofconcernandis oftenunpopular.Althoughunpopular, the long-termbenefits of hardmeasures shouldoutweighpublic concerns.A listofpossible ‘HardMeasures’hasbeen included inTable6.1belowdescribingtheinitiativeanditspositivecontributiontoreducingtheproblemsofincreasedvehiclenumbers.Table6.1–HardMeasureInitiativesandImpactsNo HardMeasureInitiative PositiveImpact1 Considerer introducing a high tax for the

registration of a second vehicle to the sameresidentialaddress.

• Makes ownership and purchase of asecond vehicle significantly moreexpensivethanatpresent

• Reduces additional cars from beingpurchasedperregisteredaddress

2 Residentialparkingpermitsmustbe issuedat

apremiumcostforsecondvehicles.

• Incentivisestheownershipofonecarperhousehold

• Due to the high expenses of permitrequirements, second car ownershipshouldbeloweredinfuture

3 Reduce the amount of ‘Free Parking’availability near residential estates whereindividualseachhavetheirownparkingspaceperhousehold.

• Difficult to find second parking thus willhavetooptforpayparkingelsewhere

• Motivatesresidentsinowningasinglecaronly

4 TherestrictionsoftrafficthroughsomeofthemainroadssuchasLineWallRoad.Thiscouldbecome a priority road only for servicevehicles,taxis,publictransportvehiclesetc.

• Although the knock on effect onQueensway would cause total collapse,thiswould incentivisepeople from takingup alternative forms of transport (i.e.buses).

• Faster travel timesmightbeachievedviawalking and/or public transport asQueenswaywouldbehighlycongested.

• Unnecessarycar travelwouldbe reduceddrastically.

• Improve the service being provided bycommercialandpublictransportvehicles.

5 Establish/Introduceasystemthatrestrictstheuseof certain vehicleson certaindaysof theweek depending on whether number platesend in oddor evennumbers. These schemesare in operation in some cities e.g. MexicoCity’s “Hoy no se Circula” scheme. Electric

• The available use of private vehiclesduring the week is lowered thus furtherlowering car ownership / second carownershipfigures.

• Reducestrafficcongestionsignificantlybyreducingtheavailablenumberofvehicles


vehiclescouldbeexemptedfromthescheme. thatcandriveonthesameday• Incentivisetheuseofmoreelectriccars

6 Research other traffic improvement schemes

and initiatives adopted in other countriesaround the world. Investigate and exploretried and tested schemes implemented inordertoreduceoverall trafficcongestionandcarusage.

• Implement pilot schemes,monitor, studyand review for further consultation. Re-implementpilotschemewithadjustmentsandreviewonceagain.

• Finalise scheme and implementpermanently. Continue to monitor andstudy the implemented scheme withcollectionoffeedback,publicconsultationandstakeholdercommunication.

Documents

Sustainable Trafﬁc, Transport and Parking Plan (STTPP) · 1.2 Taxi Service Improvements 7 1.3 Public Transport Apps 10 1.3.1 Gibraltar Bus App 10 2 Pedestrian Route Upgrades & Cycling