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OWGRA AGM 28 th 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


  1. OWGRA AGM 28 th February 2017 Traffic and Transport Presentation Gareth James Senior Transport Project Officer (Consultation, Community Engagement, Business Systems)

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Step-Free Station Access – The new Mayor recently announced £200 million over 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

  6. Illegal Parking (e.g. on Footways) – 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Safe Drive Stay Alive

  11. 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

  12. 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…

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