Liveable Streets Bow

Hello there! Consultation responses will be analysed and a report outlining the findings will be produced for Tower Hamlets Cabinet. Together the Mayor and Cabinet make the final decision and a report will be released to the public. Please keep an eye on the Tower Hamlets website and join the mailing list to receive the e-newsletter for details on when this report will be released https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/community_and_living/Liveable_Streets.aspx

Hello, thank you for your interest in the Liveable Streets programme.

We have proposed a number of cycle hangars for residents to securely store their bicycles.  These locations have been selected based on where there have been a group of requests from residents.  

If you wish for a cycle hangar to be installed in your area, please let us know by filling in the survey, or emailing us at liveablestreets@towerhamlets.gov.uk 

Hi there, thank you for your question. 

One of the overall objectives of the Liveable Streets programme is to encourage a shift to sustainable travel such as walking and cycling. Studies have shown in other areas where low traffic neighbourhoods are implemented there is an overall reduction in traffic, as people may choose to travel by other modes. Other cut through traffic may also choose to take a different route entirely, rather than traffic shifting to immediately adjacent roads. A similar London-based scheme can be read about online: https://enjoywalthamforest.co.uk/work-in-your-area/walthamstow-village/walthamstow-village-review/

The purpose of this consultation is to gather community feedback on the proposals.  If the proposals are carried forward, it is likely a potential closure will be implemented on an experimental traffic order with a monitoring system to measure the impact. As well as a monitoring the traffic and air pollution, we will support behaviour change through education, such as increased cycle parking and electric vehicle charging.

As part of the overall process, we work closely with TfL to carry out high level traffic modelling across the area.

Hello, thanks for getting in touch. The Liveable Streets engagement programme for the Bow started in April 2019. The results of the engagement activities are detailed in the Early Engagement Report. We held co-design workshops with more than 140 residents, business representatives and local traders in attendance in November 2019 and February 2020, where the project team, local businesses and residents worked together to develop these proposals. Feedback from the workshops was incorporated into the final proposal options. 

Studies have shown in other areas where low traffic neighbourhoods are implemented there is an overall reduction in traffic, as people choose to travel by other modes. Other cut through traffic may also choose to take a different route entirely, rather than traffic shifting to immediately adjacent roads. A similar London-based scheme can be read about online: https://enjoywalthamforest.co.uk/work-in-your-area/walthamstow-village/walthamstow-village-review/

As part of the project, we want to improve accessibility for all, and this includes those that would like to walk or cycle, but cannot or do not because of barriers to travel such as lack of dropped kerbs, street furniture that makes pavements too narrow, or a high traffic environment that makes it feel unsafe to cross or cycle.

As part of this consultation process, the council has spoken with residents and community groups for the elderly and disabled to understand how they feel about the proposals. Conversations so far indicate many welcome the changes around more accessible streets and walking environments because they make the area safer and easier for the elderly and mobility impaired to get around. If you have other suggestions of how we can improve the proposals for these groups, please do let us know in the comment sections of the survey.

The proposals are crucial for the vulnerable members of Bow’s community currently struggling to navigate the neighbourhood streets due to fear of unsafe roads, pavements that do not meet minimum standards and other barriers brought by high traffic volumes. If the proposals go ahead, the closures and bus gate may require residents using cars to take a slightly longer route during operating times. The final bus gate operating hours will be driven by the community response to the proposals and this may mean it is still possible to travel as you normally would outside of peak times. We encourage everyone to have their say on the preference for bus gate operating times via the survey.

The proposals offer a variety of times for how the potential closures could operate. This could be just in the peak periods, during weekends, or 24/7. The final bus gate operating hours will be driven by the community response to the proposals and this may mean it is still possible to travel as you normally would outside of peak times. We encourage everyone to have their say on the preference for bus gate operating times via the survey.

Hi there, thank you for your question. As part of the overall process, we work closely with TfL to carry out high level traffic modelling across the area.

The origin-destination data looks at how people travel in, out and through the area. Data found most traffic cuts through in an east-west direction, rather than using the north-south routes that include Fairfield Road. Traffic volumes on Fairfield Rd are not anticipated to rise. If the proposals are taken forward, this will be monitored carefully.

We are consulting on the closures and operation options, it may be just in the peak periods, during 7am-7pm weekday, or 24/7. The purpose of this consultation is to gather everyone’s views and feedback. Each potential outcome carries a different impact, with the 24/7 closure resulting in the greatest traffic reduction.

If the proposals are carried forward, it is likely a potential closure will be implemented on an experimental traffic order with a monitoring system to measure the impact. As well as a monitoring the traffic and air pollution, we will support behaviour change through education, such as increased cycle parking and electric vehicle charging.

Thank you for reaching out. These proposals are not set in stone and your feedback is important to influence the outcome. Consultation responses will be analysed and a report outlining the findings will be produced for Tower Hamlets Cabinet. Together the Mayor and Cabinet make the final decision. 

Traffic reduction is crucial for improving air quality and improving safety, particularly for our vulnerable residents who currently struggle to navigate the neighbourhood streets due to fear of unsafe roads, pavements that do not meet minimum standards and other barriers brought by high traffic volumes. Find out more about air quality in the borough at the council Breathe Clean page:

https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/2019/May_2019/Take-the-Breathe-Clean-Challenge.aspx

Thanks for getting in contact, good question. Following the consultation outcome, several potential closure/bus gate scenarios are possible, each carrying a different impact. The most effective way to reduce traffic is the 24/7 restriction. The timed closures will eliminate a significant amount of traffic through the busiest times of day and during the week, however if these options are implemented traffic would still be able to pass through the area during weekends and outside of closure hours. We are seeking feedback from residents on the preference of closure times for the bus gate and for the Coborn Rd closure. Please let us know how you feel about the proposals by filling in the survey.

Hello, thank you for your question. By removing traffic, we can improve the area under the Coborn Road rail bridge with new tree planting to make the area look and feel more pleasant. We also want to improve the lighting, making it feel safer and possibly introduce street artwork to reflect the old Coborn Station history. The level of possible improvement at Coborn Rd rail bridge will depend on the outcome of the consultation. The 24/7 closure option would allow the most change, accommodating a new public space with planting and wider pavements. Please make sure you have your say by filling in the survey.

Thanks for getting in touch. The Liveable Streets proposals are important to help improve road safety, public spaces, air quality and give the streets back to the residents. For those who must or choose to drive a slightly longer route may be required. The programme aims to encourage the use of sustainable modes of travel, especially for short local trips. The supply of resident permits is likely to encourage an increase in local car trips and therefore goes against the programme goals.

The proposals offer a variety of times for how the potential closures could operate. This could be just in the peak periods, during weekends, or 24/7. The final bus gate operating hours will be driven by the community response to the proposals and this may mean it is still possible to travel as you normally would outside of peak times. We encourage everyone to have their say on the preference for bus gate operating times via the survey.

Hi there, thank you for your question. One of the overall objectives of the Liveable Streets programme is to encourage a shift to sustainable travel such as walking and cycling. Studies have shown in other areas where low traffic neighbourhoods are implemented there is an overall reduction in traffic, as people may choose to travel by other modes. Other cut through traffic may also choose to take a different route entirely, rather than traffic shifting to immediately adjacent roads. A similar London-based scheme can be read about online: https://enjoywalthamforest.co.uk/work-in-your-area/walthamstow-village/walthamstow-village-review/

The purpose of this consultation is to gather community feedback on the proposals.  If the proposals are carried forward, it is likely a potential closure will be implemented on an experimental traffic order with a monitoring system to measure the impact. As well as a monitoring the traffic and air pollution, we will support behaviour change through education, such as increased cycle parking and electric vehicle charging.

As part of the overall process, we work closely with TfL to carry out high level traffic modelling across the area.