1. Cross-Boundary Working
Implementation of
Active Travel Hubs
in Ayr and Kilmarnock
Graeme Senior
Ayrshire Roads Alliance

2. The ARA
The Ayrshire Roads Alliance delivers shared Council roads and transportation services to communities across East and South Ayrshire
Single Head of Service;
New structure imminent;
Creation of teams to work cross-boundary

3. Aims of the Project
“To create Active Travel Hubs in Ayr and Kilmarnock with the remit of encouraging journeys by walking and cycling”
Two routes of public engagement within project:
Public to Hub; and
Hub to Public

4. Public Engagement Public to Hub (Active Travel Hub Units)
Walking/ cycling info;
Route mapping;
Bicycle hire;
Maintenance advice/ demos;
Community transport
Hub to Public
(Proactive Engagement)
Attendance at events;
E-bike demos;
Led walks/ cycles;
Personal travel plans;
Corporate bike loan scheme

5. Main Partners Main Partners Common to Both Hub Projects
Ayrshire Roads Alliance
Paths for All
SUSTRANS
CWSS
Scotrail/ Abellio
Ayr Hub Partners
Kilmarnock Hub Partners
South Ayrshire Council
SACT
East Ayrshire Council
Kilmarnock Railway Heritage Trust

6. Key Project Roles AYR HUB KILMARNOCK HUB PROJECT MANAGER
Shirley Peters
PROJECT MANAGER
Alan Vass
HUB OFFICER
Jimmy Kirkland
HUB VOLUNTEERS
Various

7. Key Project Roles AYR HUB KILMARNOCK HUB PROJECT MANAGER
Shirley Peters
PROJECT MANAGER
Gwen Findlay
HUB OFFICER
Rory MacColl
HUB OFFICER
Jimmy Kirkland
HUB VOLUNTEERS
Various

8. Hub Branding Consistent use of bike chain ‘flower’ logo;
Each Hub given a specific Colour identity;
Potential to expanded use of brand at other Hubs

9. Hub Promotion Promotion summary: Branded merchandising;
Leaflets/ posters;
Event sponsorship;
Local press coverage;
Websites;
Facebook/ Twitter

10. Kilmarnock Hub Unit Requires the refurbishment of a vacant unit
Significant floor space and storage
Station Community Village has 6 currently functional rooms

11. Ayr Hub Unit Converted 40ft shipping container
Location: Ayr Train Station
Capacity to store 14 hire bikes

12. Cycle Hire Two options were considered for Active Hub bicycle hire:
Dedicated Hub bike hire system at Kilmarnock;
Bike and Go by Abellio (Scotrail) at Ayr

13. Monitoring & Reporting
Less raw data than initially hoped to this point;
Consistent data collection format across both Hubs;
Too soon to draw conclusions from data
Reporting:
Predominantly a project narrative;
More targeted approach going forward;

14. Lessons Learned Key Lessons Learned: Too many key deliverables
Underestimated resource commitments;
Delivery timescales for the Hub units;
Need for joint Steering and Working groups;
Risk Assessment/ Health & Safety complications

15. Lessons Learned What we would do differently:
Year 1 – Design and planning;
Year 2 – Hub creation;
A single ARA team to manage both projects;
Start Working and Steering groups earlier

16. Successes Key Successes: Issues relating to the Hub units resolved;
Fostering of strong relationships with Partners;
E-bikes as an ‘icebreaker’;
Development of links within communities;
Growing bank of volunteers

17. Both Hubs are looking forward to a successful 2016 and beyond!
Looking Ahead
Both Hubs are looking forward to a successful 2016 and beyond!
THE HUB
KILMARNOCK
THE HUB
AYR
facebook.com/Active-Travel-Hub-Kilmarnock
twitter.com/travelhubkk
facebook.com/Active-Travel-Hub-Ayr
twitter.com/travelhubayr