Torpoint Integrated Travel Network (Initial 6 Mobility Hub Feasibilities)

Description

Torpoint Integrated Transport Active Network (TITAN) is the outcome of a Transport Regeneration Survey conducted by Cormac (Enclosure 1) in partnership with Cornwall Council, Antony Estate, Mount Edgcumbe Estate, Maker with Rame Parish Council and Torpoint Town Council. The regeneration survey was funded by a Town Vitality Funding Bid and Torpoint Town Council. The survey is attached to this bid for completeness (Enclosure 2). The survey demonstrates the general communications and public transportation problems that the Rame Peninsula and Torpoint suffers from. An increase in the number of roads, infrastructure and public transportation is highly unlikely in the Peninsula given its rural setting, Area Of Nature Beauty and protected areas. Therefore, given its geographical separation and topographic issues it is clear an integrated transport approach is essential. The project will support those who live here, as well as enable access to jobs, services, training and education. The feasibility studies that this project will build upon the TITAN report to ensure the existing infrastructure can be integrated with the creation of the 6 mobility hubs described in the report. All six initial hubs have been suggested their creation should be within the Rame Peninsula taking into account land ownership. TITAN brings forward the opportunity to connect the dislocated communities together, by integrating its cycle networks and footpaths and it supports public transport opportunities. The network proposed is designed to account for significant origin and destination travel patterns, future increased visitor numbers (National Marine Park and Cruise Liner Terminal) and it capitalises on the latest technology. The revealed potential for the development of water-based travel in the area (Growth Fund Bid for Rendel Pier) is also incorporated into the regeneration strategy, alongside the integration of existing bus services to provide much improved communications across the area. The aim of the feasibilities is to determine the size and location of the Hubs based upon services to allow an initial design to be created, identify risks and issues, alongside connectivity to public transport routes and determine delivery costs. The ITT is part of a grant funded application process and therefore procurement will be subject to grant approval of the project. We will assess tenders received on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender.