Transport & Movement

Access Arrangements

• New traffic signal controlled junction on A371 Locking Moor Road incorporating controlled pedestrian crossing.
• New access road through Locking Parklands with adjacent pedestrian/cycle corridor.

Traffic

• Estimated 500,000 visitors in first year.
• Busiest in ski season but other attractions in the vicinity mean visitors will be well spread throughout the year.
• Busiest in Friday PM peak and on Saturday afternoons:
• Typically 100 visitor cars per hour.
• Plus staff at shift changes.

Off-Site Implications

• 682 car parking spaces including
• 41 x 3+ spaces.
• 19 disabled spaces.
• 34 combined disabled/parent & child spaces.
• In addition to the above, there are:
• 5 coach spaces.
• 6 mini-bus spaces.
• Public and mini-bus drop off.
• 34 overlooked visitor cycle stands.
• 33 secure indoor staff cycle stands.

Travel Plan Measures

• LeisureDome shuttle mini-buses connecting to the town centre, bus and rail stations and other selected locations.
• Staff shifts selected to minimise impact in peak periods.
• Ski and other booked sessions timed to avoid peak period travel.