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Transport for Wales survey report results

5/1/2021

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Read our survey results!

Transport for Wales Proposals; Survey report

Headline


The majority of respondents believe that the potential benefits of the scheme (such as more trains and better facilities for the Radyr Rangers) will justify the disturbance the community is likely to face during the two-year construction period.

Introduction


Following Transport for Wales' recent announcement with regard to electrification works that would affect Radyr and Morganstown residents, we arranged an online survey to find out what our community thinks about the proposals.

You can read more about the survey - and TfW's proposals, here.

The survey asked for your opinions about the negative aspects of the scheme (such as noise and traffic) and possible positive aspects (such as more frequent trains and improved facilities for the Radyr Rangers). The main survey results are discussed below.

Survey Administration

The survey was opened on 24 November 2020. It was advertised on the R&MCC and RMA websites, the Radyr Chain and on local social media sites.

As of 9 December, a total of 220 responses had been received.

These included 118 responses from Morganstown residents who recorded that they live near the proposed Morganstown compound - and 24 from Radyr residents who recorded that they live near near the proposed Radyr compound.

There were 104 responses from people who claim to live near the railway (this could be anywhere alongside the railway lines that traverse R&M).

Key Summary of Responses

The majority of respondents believe that the potential benefits of the scheme (such as more trains and better facilities for the Radyr Rangers) will justify the disturbance the community is likely to face during the two-year construction period.

This is true for all respondents (53% yes, 25% no, 21% not sure) as well as those who record that they live near the proposed compounds.

For all respondents, the ratio is 2:1 in favour of the benefits. For Morganstown residents it is 5:3 in favour (49% yes, 29% no, 21% not sure).

Noise at night is the main concern, with 70% of Morganstown residents concerned or extremely concerned about this. Noise during the day - and lights at night - are also of concern.

Most respondents feel that TfW should offer direct support for those affected by the works, with strong support for double / triple glazing, blackout blinds and financial compensation.

There is no clear majority in favour of moving either compound. Morganstown residents being 50% in favour of moving - and 49% content for it to be in Morganstown. There is even less support for moving the Radyr compound (34% in favour, 65% against).

There is significant support for improvements that would benefit the Radyr Rangers (78% support for better pitches and 78% support for improved facilities). 64% agree that a new clubhouse should include a space for wider community use (suggestions include family events, youth clubs, yoga classes, a meeting space for local groups and organisations, barbecues and social events, indoor sports, parent / toddler groups. A playground for children was also suggested).

79% would welcome improving the access road to the Mound field - and 59% would welcome more car-parking spaces.

85% support improving the presentation of the ancient monument at the Mound field.

On completion of the TfW works, 64% would like to see it return to a 'green space' and 52% would support a second pitch for the Radyr Rangers. Only 2% support building houses on the site.

67% agree that the pedestrian crossing will be unsafe, as more trains travel along the railway. 55% agree that a bridge is therefore needed - with a fairly even split between those who think the bridge should be suitable for vehicles (36%) and 40% who do not.

57% of Morganstown residents would use a Morganstown train halt.


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Key Data

In the following section, all percentage points have been rounded up or down. 

All of the following refer to the total number of responses received, except when specific references to responses from Morganstown or Radyr residents are included (these are residents who recorded that they live near the compounds).

With regard to noise during the day:

15% extremely concerned
31% concerned
53% not concerned

Morganstown

19% extremely concerned
31% concerned
48% not concerned

Radyr

4% extremely concerned
43% concerned
52% not concerned

With regard to noise at night:

40% extremely conceder
29% concerned
30% notnot concerned

Morganstown

43% extremely concerned
27% concerned
29% not concerned

Radyr

47% extremely concerned
43% concerned
8% not concerned

With regard to night-time light pollution

21% extremely concerned
25% concerned
53% not concerned

Morganstown

25% extremely concerned
24% concerned
49% not concerned

Radyr

13% extremely concerned
30% concerned
56% not concerned

With regard to direct support from TfW for residents affected by noise and light

79% agree direct support should be offered 
20% do not agree

Morganstown

77% agree direct support should be offered 
22% do not agree

Radyr

87% agree direct support should be offered 
13% do not agree

What type of support should be offered?

60% double / triple glazing
55% blackout blinds
61% Financial compensation

Should the Morganstown compound be located elsewhere?

43% yes
56% no

Morganstown

50% yes
49% no

Should the Radyr compound be located elsewhere?

34% yes
65% no

Radyr Rangers better pitches

78% welcome 

Radyr Rangers better facilities


78% welcome

Morganstown

77% welcome

Should these facilities include space for wider community use?

64% agree
22% we already have enough community space

Morganstown

66% agree 
21% we already have enough community space

Improved access to the Mound Field

79% useful
10% not important

Car parking

59% more needed
39% stay the same

Improve the mound

85% good idea

Use of Mound Field on completion of the works

64% green space 
52% second pitch
2% housing 

New bridge

67% crossing will be unsafe
55% agree bridge is necessary
36% bridge for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
40% pedestrians and cyclists only

Diversion of iron bridge

57% happy
22% unhappy

Radyr

52% unhappy
17% happy

Increased number of trains

51% welcome 
43% use train more often 

Radyr

48% welcome
21% use train. re often

Morganstown halt

48% would use
52% would not

Morganstown

57% would use 
42% would not

Are the potential benefits worth the disruption?

53% yes
25% no 
21% not sure

Morganstown

49% yes
29% no 
21% not sure

Radyr

52% yes 
21% no
26% not sure

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Next steps:

In its meeting on 16 December the Community Council agreed agreed the following:

  • The concerns of Morganstown residents are an important consideration for the Community Council. The impact on Radyr Rangers will also be an issue for the Community Council to take into account.
  • The Community Council does not yet have a full understanding of the Transport for Wales plans and more research is needed before Council can come to a view.
  • Following further work and a meeting with Transport for Wales, Planning Committee will report back to Full Council in the New Year.
  • Planning Committee will look out for any planning application that is made by Transport for Wales to Cardiff Council that sets out final proposals for Gelynis Bridge and the compounds.

Here are the questions we sent to TfW. We await their answers:
local_knowledge_questions_added_-_transport_for_wales_metro_questions_from_planning_committee_2.pdf
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Here are some more details from our survey:
rmcc_survey_results__1__-_tfw_proposals.pdf
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rmcc_survey_results__2__-_tfw_proposals.pdf
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