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OWGRA AGM

28th February 2017 Traffic and Transport Presentation

Gareth James

Senior Transport Project Officer (Consultation, Community Engagement, Business Systems)

Agenda

• Local Implementation Plan (LIP)
• 20mph Speed Limits
• Step-Free Station Access
• Illegal Parking (e.g. on Footways)
• Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs)
• School Travel Plans
• Safe Drive Stay Alive
• TfL Response to OWGRA Enquiry

Local Implementation Plan

• Each borough must have a Local Implementation Plan

(LIP) setting out how it will develop its transport network

• The LIP strategy covers the period 2011-31 and must

deliver the transport objectives set out by the Mayor

• A 3 year delivery plan, which must be approved by TfL,

sets out how boroughs will spend TfL funding (approx. £2m / year) to meet the Mayor’s objectives

• The new Mayor is currently drafting a new Mayor’s

Transport Strategy (MTS). When this is released, LBH will develop a 3 year LIP delivery plan for 2018/19 – 20/21, which we expect to consult on in late 2017

20mph Speed Limits

• Manifesto commitment: 20mph limits at all schools
• Jan 2016 - Cabinet Member for Environment approved

20mph as default limit for all residential roads, and main roads in areas of high footfall

• Before implementation each area has a consultation so

local residents can have a say on the detail

• We work with the police wherever speeding is an issue –

through initiatives such as Community Speed Watch

• 20mph limits have been designed for all schools, and

most are already in place. The remaining residential areas in the borough are currently in design

Step-Free Station Access

– The new Mayor recently announced £200 million

• ver 5 years… but match-funding can be tricky

– Potential match funding to develop detailed designs for Osterley, but no funding for implementation – There is often more potential with overground stations, as tend to be cheaper (e.g. £2m vs £10m) – Syon Lane will be step free this year; Kew Bridge and Isleworth are currently being assessed

– Footway and verge parking is illegal in London by default, although roads can be exempted for footway parking where approved by the council – Residents can call Serco directly on 020 8583 5451/2 to report incidents of illegal parking – For longer-term issues, best to contact the council’s parking section (parkingcompl@Hounslow.gov.uk) so they can monitor and target enforcement as

• required. Call also ask ward cllr to raise casework

Illegal Parking (e.g. on Footways)

Controlled Parking Zones

• CPZs can be an effective way to provide sufficient

parking for residents in areas of high demand

• However, it can be hard to achieve consensus, even

after long consultation, and there is risk of overspill

• Many CPZs therefore have another consultation after

approximately 12 months to check they are working as intended, with the right times and boundaries

School Travel Plans

• School travel plans can be considered in two categories:

Compulsory (secured via planning condition) or voluntary

• Both aim to reduce the number of trips to the school

made by the single occupancy private car

• TfL accredit travel plans as bronze, silver, or gold
• LBH assist schools with delivering travel plans through

programmes such as cycle parking and free cycle training

Safe Drive Stay Alive

• Engineering, Enforcement, and Education
• LB Hounslow and LB Ealing run this with Met Police,

London Fire Brigade, and London Ambulance Service

• Last October, it was attended by over 3000 pupils from

24 schools across Ealing and Hounslow

• Will be running again week commencing 9th October

Safe Drive Stay Alive

TfL Response to OWGRA Enquiry

• Updates regarding the H91 and H28 bus routes
• Junction improvements on the A4 / Great West Road
• Plans to reduce traffic growth and pollution it causes
• Plans to fix the new A4 lights that are not working

between Gillette Corner and Boston Manor Road

Ways to contact us My direct email: gareth.james@hounslow.gov.uk Traffic and Transport section email: traffic@hounslow.gov.uk Or even better, please use our e-form…