Transcript BMR Presentation - the Golden Mile Transport Group

Boston Manor Road
Cycle Proposals
Golden Mile Transport Group
23/10/2014
What are we proposing?
- Upgrade of existing
cycle facilities on
BMR, between
underground station
and A4. (1.2km)
- Consultation on two
concept design
options.
Why?
- Existing cycle facilities are confusing and intermittent.
- 3* the borough average for cycle collisions in a three year
period.
- Wide road, opportunity to re-distribute space and provide
high quality cycle facilities.
- Key link, both into the borough from the north and between
Boston Manor tube station and the Golden Mile.
- Busy road, with a need to reduce traffic speeds.
- Supports Council’s commitment to a cleaner, greener
borough that encourages active communities.
Cycling in London
- Large amount of press coverage in recent months;
Superhighways, mini-Holland’s and Quietways.
- Consultation on a new version of the London Cycle Design
Standards by TfL.
- Increasing rates of cycling across the city, in Hounslow 70%
more daily trips by bike than four years ago, mode share of
4.6%.
- Demand for higher quality cycle infrastructure that is safe,
direct and accessible.
Work to Date
- Feasibility study complete, looked at multiple design
options: from fully segregated cycle facilities to improved oncarriageway options.
-This considered how to achieve the best possible cycle
design and the associated impact on:
Waiting / loading restrictions
Parking levels and local CPZ
Bus stops and lanes
Pedestrian movements and accessibility
Lane widths, kerb line changes
- Concept designs developed for two options.
Consultation Options
Option A – Two way segregated cycle track
- 3.0m wide cycle track on western side of BMR
- Segregated from general traffic lane by 0.5m kerbed island
or via built out cycle track.
Option B – On carriageway cycle lanes
- Mainly 2.0m wide (1.5m at some locations)
- Mandatory cycle lanes (i.e. solid white line) with increased
parking restrictions to keep cycle lanes clear of parked
vehicles.
Option A – Two way cycle track
- Meets standards set out in new
LCDS.
-Minimises interaction between
cyclists and motor vehicles.
- Parking relocated outside of
cycle track.
- Cycle ‘bypass’ of Sywncombe
Road roundabout.
- Retains southbound bus lane.
- Major challenge is to ensure
good connectivity at either end.
- Total Cost = £580k
Option B – On carriageway cycle lanes
- Upgrade of existing facilities,
with wider cycle lanes kept clear
of parked vehicles.
- High level of cycle interaction
with motor vehicles. Will this
encourage new cyclists?
- Lower impact on parking than
Option A.
- Removal of south bound bus
lane to achieve cycle lanes in
both directions.
- Total cost = £185k
Next Steps?
- Consultation running until 24th Nov 2014.
- Results of consultation, and the preferred design option to be
taken to Isleworth and Brentford Area Forum (local councillors)
in Jan 2015.
- Detailed Design to be progressed in early 2015, subject to
member approval.
- Construction to commence in late 2015. Programme
dependant on selected design option.
Find out more?
Copies of consultation material
available online at…
http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/consultations
…or get in touch directly. We
welcome all questions, comments
and suggestions!
Tom Sharland
Transport Projects Officer
London Borough of Hounslow
[email protected]
020 8583 2270