Category: Engage • Inspire • Learn

Places for Everyone Application Information Session – Community Groups

Post author By Eve Leeks
Post date August 17, 2022

Final submissions for Places for Everyone Concept (Stages 0-2) applications are due by the end of August 23rd 2022.

Ahead of this, an information session was delivered to community-led organisations, which had received a successful Expression of Interest outcome. A small cohort of the Places for Everyone team provided an overview of the Application Guidance and supplementary guidance for community-led organisations and outlined the next steps in the process.

Key questions answered

Are letters from stakeholders (for example, support letters) required?
They aren’t required; however, they will support your application as evidence.
How detailed should the estimated costs be, and do you have advice on what approach to take when calculating these figures?
We don’t expect accurate figures, so provide your best guess at this stage.
Is there guidance on existing project costs to refer to?
Sustrans have not created guidance for this because it can vary significantly. It is a good idea to use the resources you have, and you can search online for comparable projects. The important part is evidencing why you have come to that conclusion. Transport Scotland has some guidance on their website on to arrive at estimation costs.
Do you have a list of consultants and contacts that have been involved in similar work?
We are unable to provide a list of consultants or to provide recommendations taking in to account it is public funding.
Is it possible to arrange an appointment with a Grant Advisor before submitting the full application?
We can arrange individual appointments for those who would find this beneficial and have received a successful Expression of Interest outcome. To arrange this, please email PlacesForEveryone@sustrans.org.uk with suggestions of dates/times that are convenient for you.
Is it okay to have an overlap in the delivery team e.g., Community Engagement Lead and Communications Lead to be the same person?An overlap in the delivery team is acceptable.
Is an email sufficient evidence of support from local authorities?
Yes, if it is clear and it has a signature with their name, job title and organisation.

Full slides from the session can be downloaded below:

Community Group Information Session slides

Engage • Inspire • Learn News News & Opinion PfE Places for Everyone

Places for Everyone Application Information Session – All Partners

Post author By Eve Leeks
Post date August 16, 2022

Final submissions for Places for Everyone Concept (Stages 0-2) applications are due by the end of August 23rd 2022.

Ahead of this, Heads of Programme Chiquita Elvin and Simon Strain outline the key changes to the Places for Everyone application process and answer a number of questions from applicants.

Key questions answered

How essential is it for local authorities to submit Expressions of Interest for new projects?
Expressions of Interest allow applicants to receive a quick response on whether their project proposal aligns with the aim of Places for Everyone, thereby reducing the time expended on a full application for a project proposal that is not eligible.
If a project is being delivered as a trial within a calendar year, what stage should this be submitted to: 0-2, 3-4, 5-7?
We consider trials from stages 0 to 4, therefore it would be 100% funded. If you’re needing to run trials to decide on a preferred option, then we’re happy to discuss this with you to determine which stage the trial would be most appropriate.
Will Sustrans consider retrospectively funding projects?
For consistency and transparency, we’ll be looking to only be funding work into the future or yet to happen.
If your Expression of Interest is unsuccessful, can you make amendments to your proposal and still apply through the portal?
Yes, Places for Everyone can provide feedback on why the project was considered ineligible. Changes can then be made in response to this feedback and a second expression of interest submitted to reassess eligibility.
Is the fund open to local authorities only or can community councils/groups apply if they have a proposal?
The fund is open to applications from community organisations including community councils, development trusts and more. We would encourage interested parties to read the guidance for community organisations.
If we have undertaken Concept (Stages 0-2) with another agency, should we still submit our expression of interest?
Yes, the expression of interest assesses the project’s eligibility for funding. Please refer to the deliverables for stages 0-2 to assess if all deliverables have been sufficiently met by the previous agency.
Have you increased your standards (i.e. paths should be a minimum of 3 metres in width)?
Working to the standards specified in Cycling By Design, the width of paths in our projects should be appropriate for the estimated levels of usage. The benefits of a wider path enable improved comfort, travelling side-by-side, social experiences, and more robust infrastructure. However, we recognise there are barriers to development, such as width constraints, geological constraints, and land ownership. We promote a width of at least 3 metres wherever possible.
Is there support available to go over draft applications ahead of submission?
This service is not currently available, though we wish to organise this in future – recruitment is ongoing. Currently, we can offer technical support for all applicants, and additional application support for community groups.
Due to heritage constraints, it’s not easy to build cycle infrastructure (e.g. cycle lanes on setted streets). Will this type of project be scored lower or will this be something that is taken into consideration?
Scoring for this type of project would not be affected. We would encourage consideration of alternate routes that utilise streets that are un-setted, safer or more suitable.
Is there any additional support for community groups with the application?
We have organised three Applicant Information Sessions for community organisations during week commencing Monday 15^th August 2022, which are available to community organisations who have submitted an expression of interest and were successful at this stage.

Full slides from the session can be downloaded below:

All Partners Information Session slides

Engage • Inspire • Learn News PfE

Components of a Behaviour Change Plan

Post author By Kyro Hartzenberg
Post date June 21, 2022

A concrete and well-designed Behaviour Change plan can play a crucial role in determining the overall success of an active travel infrastructure project.

This can affect everything from the level of early engagement you are able to develop within a community, to the way a project is received in terms of infrastructure usage once construction is complete.

The resources below outline the key elements of developing your own Behaviour Change Plan and should serve as a guide to take your project forward.

Components of a Behaviour Change Plan Download

Engage • Inspire • Learn News PfE

Roadspace Reallocation in Scotland

Post author By Kyro Hartzenberg
Post date June 20, 2022

Connecting Woodside project - Cycleway along the North Woodside Road/Maryhill Road junction — Connecting Woodside project - The North Woodside Road/Maryhill Road junction

In the recording below, we hear from Anna Gale from Public Health Scotland, who give an overview of the findings and recommendations from the Health Impact Assessment.

Find out more about the Health Impact Assessment and Rapid Evidence Review here: https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/road-space-reallocation-in-scotland/

Engage • Inspire • Learn News PfE Places for Everyone

Active Travel in Europe

Post author By Kyro Hartzenberg
Post date May 30, 2022

Introduction

We hear from a fantastic line up of speakers who present and share experiences of the increase of temporary active travel interventions and strategies during the pandemic in Europe, and how these can shape the way for future long-term measures and solutions. By coming together and learning from each other, it may be possible to keep this momentum going – to transform temporary solutions into more permanent implementations and accelerate the development of sustainable active travel infrastructure across Europe.

Paris

Clotilde Imbert, Director of Copenhagenize France, presents case studies from Paris, a city that has seen an increase in temporary cycle paths but also a high increase in cycling since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has an ambitious strategy, ‘Plan Vélo’ to transform Paris into a cycle-friendly city.

According to European Cyclists’ Federation, since the pandemic, France has added €300m in funding for the country’s cycling infrastructure. In the opinion column, ‘A unique opportunity to speed up the implementation of bicycle plans‘ on Copenhagenize’s website, Clotilde expands on her view of the possibilities and strategies that she believes should take place as a next step in creating permanent active travel infrastructure in France.

Brussels

Florine Cuignet, Policy Officer of GRACQ, shares how GRACQ represents cyclists and promotes cycling in the french-speaking parts of Belgium. According to European Cyclists’ Federation, Brussels is one of the cities that implemented the most cycle lanes during the pandemic in Europe. In addition, the country added almost €480m in their cycling infrastructure budget in response to the pandemic.

Last year the Belgian federal government, for the first time, published a cycling action plan for the country. The plan consists of 52 action points that will facilitate and promote cycling, which will be implemented by 2024.

GRACQ Presentation Download

EuroVelo

Ed Lancaster, Director of EuroVelo at the independent non-profit association European Cyclists’ Federation, presents case studies from rural areas in Europe. EuroVelo (European cycle route network) is a cooperation between different national and regional partners. The aim is to ensure that there are very high quality European-grade cycle routes and networks across Europe.

In January, EuroVelo presented the news that cycling on the EuroVelo routes have continued rising since the pandemic. In addition, ECF is also partner for the cross-border BIGIMUGI project that ‘aims at developing cycling mobility for all in rural areas situated along EuroVelo 3’.

EuroVelo Presentation Download

Berlin

Ragnhild Sørensen shares more about work that the Berlin-based organisation, Changing Cities, do. As many other cities, Berlin has created pop-up cycle lanes during the pandemic, something that has not been appreciated by all political parties. The pop-up cycle lanes were monitored and developed according to feedback. The organisation has also launched the campaign Kiezblocks in Berlin, where more than 50 local initiatives want to limit the permeability of the road network for motorised individual transport (MIT) while prioritising walking and cycling on non-arterial streets. Kiezblock is a strategy for transformational urban adaptation, initiated by locals.

Panel Session

In this panel session, we welcome back all keynote speakers to answer pre-submitted and unanswered questions. The panel session will also include discussion around key themes identified throughout the series, including:

– Shared learning

– Behaviour and culture

– Opportunities and constraints

Engage • Inspire • Learn News PfE

Behaviour Change Interventions – Information Sheets

Post author By Kyro Hartzenberg
Post date April 28, 2022

Evidence suggests that the most efficient mechanism for boosting active travel is a mix of interventions that complement each other (e.g. infrastructure interventions and behavioural interventions like a route planning training).

In Places for Everyone we therefore ask applicants to design a mix of behavioural interventions alongside their infrastructure projects, and present these in a behaviour change plan.

Intentionally developing and implementing a plan of activities will increase the use of new infrastructure at the outset and ultimately increase the impact it has.

Start by considering your local context (the local people and organisations), engage and listen. Design a plan just as you would design infrastructure; in a context specific way and in response to feedback. This may it take more time but is well worth it and important.

Behaviour Change Interventions – Information Sheets Download

Engage • Inspire • Learn News PfE

Community Engagement & Behaviour Change in Places for Everyone

Post author By Kyro Hartzenberg
Post date April 4, 2022

School placemaking engagement event - Corstorphine Connections, St Margarets Park

Introduction

This page offers materials and bite-sized, interactive tutorials on understanding and delivering community engagement and behaviour change in Places for Everyone projects.

This includes a practical guide to behaviour change strategies and interventions, as well as a community engagement guide, and the types of community sector organisations. Please note that you can find the references and relevant resources at the bottom of this page.

This page is a work in progress an will be updated with new materials frequently. Your feedback will help shape future sessions and materials.

Developing a Behaviour Change Plan

In this session, we cover:

Why behaviour change plans are important;
What behaviour change plans should include;
Community engagement vs behaviour change;
Involving seldom-heard groups;
Selecting interventions; and
Key points to remember.

Putting Theory into Practice

The session above, “Developing a Behaviour Change Plan”, mentions that one of the most effective mechanisms for boosting active travel is a mix of measures that complement each other. Infrastructure is just one measure we can use. In this session, we take a practical look at how to put together an effective programme that will result in a greater diversity of people using the infrastructure.

Book Now

Introduction to Behaviour Change

In this session, we cover:

What is behaviour change?
ISM and Shifting Normal models
COM-B and the Behaviour Change Wheel
Tying it all together using a real life example
Making things happen

Introduction to Community Sector Organisations

In this session we’re going to look at community organisations in a bit more depth. We cover:

Explanation of the terms Community Sector, Third sector and Voluntary sector
Types of community organisation
Legal structures
Social enterprises and BIDs

Community Engagement and Co-production

Our Community Engagement Guide 2022 provides an overview of best practice in community engagement and allows you to easily identify which deliverables and activities are appropriate at each stage in the process. This guide covers:

An overview of community engagement standards that underpin effective and purposeful engagement
Community Engagement activity by project stage

Stakeholder Register and Mapping Template

This template offers:

A stakeholder register for easy recording and categorising of stakeholders
A stakeholder map for visual representation of the stakeholders involved in your Places for Everyone project
A list of generic stakeholder groups that you may consider for your stakeholder register/ map

Stakeholder Mapping Template Download

References and relevant resources

ISM User Guide
Shifting Normal Guide
Behaviour Change Wheel
Intervention Information Sheets
Components of a Behaviour Change Plan
Exemplary Behaviour Change plans (coming soon)
Intervention examples spreadsheed (coming soon)

Engage • Inspire • Learn PfE Places for Everyone

An introduction to making the case for active travel

Post author By Kyro Hartzenberg
Post date March 28, 2022

Individual cycling and group of friends walking along a new active travel path at Glasgow's Claypits

Partners from local authorities and organisations around Scotland were invited to hear from two guest speakers on how to make the case for active travel.

During the event, delegates were also given the opportunity to join smaller groups to share their own experiences, knowledge and relevant resources.

Setting the scene

Dr David Caesar, Senior Strategic Advisor of Scottish Government shares the benefits of active travel, including how active travel improves public health and tackles health inequalities.

Making the case to residents and the local population

From messaging and communication to focusing on the positives, Dr Paul Kelly, Director of Paths for All and Lecturer in Physical Activity for Health at the University of Edinburgh, advises on how to make the case for active travel to local residents.

Making the case to residents and the local population – PDF Download

Final discussion & questions

Our guest speakers answer questions submitted throughout the event and share final learnings.

Case Studies Engage • Inspire • Learn News SfP

20mph roll out in the Scottish Borders

Post author By Kyro Hartzenberg
Post date February 28, 2022

We hear from Philippa Gilhooly, Team Leader, Traffic and Road Safety, Scottish Borders Council and Greg Fountas, Lecturer, School of Engineering & the Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University, who share how they used data and public feedback to convert this temporary 20mph trial to permanent.

Key questions answered

Key questions answered

Introduction

Paris

Brussels

EuroVelo

Berlin

Panel Session

Introduction

Developing a Behaviour Change Plan

Putting Theory into Practice

Introduction to Behaviour Change

Introduction to Community Sector Organisations

Community Engagement and Co-production

References and relevant resources

Setting the scene

Making the case to residents and the local population

Final discussion & questions

Key updates

Contact us