Inverness Interchange: Bus Station and Car Park Feasibility

Description

HITRANS are commissioning a feasibility study into the creation strategic multi-modal transport interchange that considers bus, rail, active travel and parking. The study should consider the potential options for accommodating facilities and accessing public transport Lot 1: To inform the Inverness Station Masterplanning process, HITRANS are commissioning a feasibility study into the creation of a strategic multi-modal transport interchange that considers bus, rail, active travel and parking. The study should consider the potential options for accommodating the following within the Inverness Masterplan area: Bus/coach interchange Car parking Active Travel Hub Below is a list of key issues to be considered by mode: Bus - Understanding requirements for local bus, interurban and express services. Consider business case for inclusion of other tour coach operations. - Ownership and management - Size and shape for operational needs and passenger facilities – based on current and projected requirements - Access and egress for different options into local and strategic road network - PRM access - Opportunities for improving placemaking and approach from trunk road / town centre Detailed factors to be considered for all options - Passenger facilities and access arrangements - Share with railway? etc - Stances, floating, herringbone etc - One way / two way - Rail Replacement buses - Cruise coach and other tourism - Event demand - Low emission zone / demand management - Efficient access from Rose St roundabout/A82 - Bus length - Foot access to Platform 7 and to rest of rail station - Retail and servicing - Staff facilities - Future proofing – tech, AV Car Parking Options for the Rose Street multi-storey car park - Replacement - Relocation - Access and egress to trunk road - Pedestrian access and egress - Capacity including an understanding of city centre capacity and demand - Integration with bus / rail interchange - EV charging infrastructure / provision - Design - Future proofing - solar, battery storage etc - Consider temporary provision in event of reduced capacity during construction - Opportunities for improving placemaking and approach from trunk road / town centre Active Travel Hub - Access arrangements to above facilities and rail station - Parking provision for cyclists at above or dedicated hub - HI-Bike provision and operation and maintenance - Security Budget, Timescale, Study Management The budget proposed is 40,000GBP. The Client Group will comprise representatives from HITRANS, Network Rail, Transport Scotland, The Highland Council.