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Islington’s Transport Strategy Local Implementation Plan 2011 to 2031
transport operators and neighbouring boroughs. For example, a complicated intervention
like removing the gyratory at Highbury Corner requires the input of Transport for London in
terms of their management of this part of the TfL Road Network (TLRN), as well as potential
impacts on buses, Underground and rail.
5.18 All individual interventions require some form of consultation or partnership. Organisations
consulted as part of this strategy are also consultees or partners when it comes to individual
interventions, as well as ward councillors and local residents.
5.19 Road maintenance is prioritised based on the Detailed Visual Inspection (DVI) data supplied
for each borough to Transport for London by the London Borough of Hammersmith and
Fulham. Roads that that are in the worst condition are prioritised, taking into account other
scheduled works to the highway such as works to services beneath the road surface such
as water mains, as well as planned improvement schemes.
Links between objectives and interventions
5.20 Islington Council will be delivering interventions to ensure that its LIP delivery plan
contributes towards the achievement of the borough transport objectives set out in this
strategy. All the interventions contained in this transport strategy are listed in the delivery
plan (programme of investment), and table 15 shows examples of how interventions help to
achieve Islington’s borough transport objectives. In addition, paragraphs 5.21 to 5.25
provide more detail on the various types of interventions.
‘Better Streets’ schemes
5.21 ‘Better Streets’ schemes are regeneration and economic development schemes that will be
delivered as part of Islington’s Transport Strategy. These interventions will have a focus on
creating a efficient, safe, secure, healthy and vibrant transport environment for
pedestrians and cyclists, in particular helping to achieve Islington’s targets to increase the
mode shares for walking and cycling. Street trees will be introduced as part of enhancement
schemes where possible. To create a fair transport environment, enhancements will also
include accessibility improvements such as improved pedestrian crossings and removal of
guardrails and other street clutter. Major schemes contribute to delivering to the Mayor of
London’s ‘Better Streets’ agenda.
Road safety improvements
5.22 Road traffic casualty data shows that there are higher numbers of people killed or seriously
injured in road traffic accidents in areas of higher deprivation. Road safety improvements
such as traffic calming measures and improved pedestrian crossings will be delivered in
these locations to create a transport environment that is fair and safe.
Interchange improvements
5.23 To make Islington’s transport environment more efficient and support regeneration and
economic development, improvements will be made at local interchanges between buses,
Underground and rail services. Improvements to station entrances, access to stations and
public realm improvements around stations will be delivered at locations such as Highbury &
Islington, Archway, Old Street and Finsbury Park.
Smarter travel measures
5.24 Islington will continue to deliver a number of Smarter Travel initiatives including free cycle
training for children and adults, school travel planning advice and road safety education.
London Borough of Islington 75 March 2012