Islington's Transport Strategy and Local ... - Islington Council

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Islington’s Transport Strategy Local Implementation Plan 2011 to 2031 London Underground station ticket hall upgrade and new station façade 5.39 The ‘core works’ improvements consist of a new Station Operations Room, which was recently completed. The ‘non-core works’ will consist of additional circulation space, construction of a dedicated exit hall and new gate lines. Design for the non-core works has been developed to RIBA stage D. The upgrade of the station façade will complement the core and non-core works once they are completed. Preliminary design options have been developed for the station façade. Highbury & Islington station square improvements 5.40 The council has also developed proposals for a new station square outside Highbury & Islington station. This would require the demolition of the post office building. These proposals remain uncertain until Post Office Ltd has reviewed its plans for future post office operations in this part of Islington. There is also currently no certainty of funding. 5.41 The RIBA stage C design for the new station square includes new paving, lighting and benches. There could also be a retail kiosk, anti-terrorism bollards and cycle parking, depending on stakeholder consultation. The council would ideally remove these elements to achieve the primary objective, which is to free up as much space as possible and allow for greater pedestrian permeability. The one-way system and urban realm improvements 5.42 The closure of the western arm of the one-way system would create a new public space extending from Highbury & Islington station to the top of Upper Street. Traffic would be routed around the other three arms of the one-way system, but the western arm would remain open to buses, cyclists and pedestrians. This would provide a space where buses can interchange in one primary location, rather than the large number of stops dotted around the one-way system, improving orientation for passengers and bus journey times. The proposals will maintain the capacity of the road system, but would redress the balance between motorised vehicles and pedestrians and cyclists. 5.43 The closure of the western arm could also open up the green space in the centre of the roundabout, which is currently inaccessible. The proposed scheme would improve its setting and accessibility by allowing pedestrians to walk across a new shared space directly to the green space. At this stage it has not been decided what level of access (if any) should be provided to the green space. The green space is an arboretum, which contains an exceptional collection of trees. 5.44 A summary of the proposed improvements include the following: A new shared space for buses, cyclists and pedestrians on the western arm of the roundabout linking to the new station forecourt (and two-way flow around the other arms of the one-way system) Enlarged and improved pedestrian areas and improved pedestrian crossings Delivery of a critical part of Cycle Superhighway route 12, with direct north-south cycle access through the shared space western arm, and advanced stop lines at each junction of the one-way system Relocation of bus stops closer to the station for improved bus-rail interchange New pavements, street furniture, and lighting Mitigating measures in surrounding local streets Some form of public access to the central island green space London Borough of Islington 82 March 2012
Islington’s Transport Strategy Local Implementation Plan 2011 to 2031 5.45 The council has been working with Transport for London since 2006 to investigate the removal of the roundabout. Public consultation in 2007/08 showed a clear preference for the removal of the western arm of the roundabout. This option has therefore been further developed by Transport for London. London Underground step-free access and congestion relief 5.46 Step-free access to the Victoria Line and First Capital Connect platforms, including an additional station entrance on the east side of Holloway Road, forms part of a longer-term strategy. Transport for London’s current business plan states that these works will be carried out by 2021, subject to funding availability. King’s Cross and Caledonian Road safety and environmental scheme 5.47 The King’s Cross and Caledonian Road safety and environmental scheme covers the largest area of all the projects making up the delivery plan. Due to the scale of the development and the rapid change in the area, as well as the need to address road safety and deprivation, more detailed analysis of the issues and potential solutions will be required in order to identify the most suitable measures to be delivered. 5.48 So far, the transport-related objectives that have been identified include: Increasing permeability and connectivity through the area, and links between King’s Cross Central and Islington Reducing the dominance of cars on York Way and Caledonian Road, especially by investigating changes to the one-way system Improving the environment for pedestrians and cyclists and reducing the number of road traffic incidents Improving the public realm, specifically along York Way and Caledonian Road, around Bingfield Park and along Copenhagen Street Improving access to the Regent's Canal Old Street 5.49 The council has been working with Transport for London and the London Borough of Hackney for some years to take forward proposals to improve the area around Old Street roundabout in the south of the borough. The proposals include the removal of the closure of the north-western arm of the roundabout and improvements to the station entrance. The proposals are a response to the substantial economic and population growth in the area, as well as much needed enhancement of the urban environment. 5.50 The closure of the north-western arm of the roundabout would involve introducing two-way working for the remainder of the roundabout. The closed arm would become the station forecourt, leading to the main station entrance at the centre of the roundabout. The station forecourt would be integrated with the ‘Promenade of Light’ public space. The proposals would also improve pedestrian and cycling routes and rationalise bus stops in the area. Hornsey Road safety and environmental scheme 5.51 The Hornsey Road safety and environmental scheme will deliver improvements to remove road traffic casualty hotspots and barriers to walking and cycling in the area from Emirates Stadium to the northern borough boundary, including Hornsey Rise. Road traffic casualties occur along this corridor, which is flanked by a number of deprived areas. Treatments are likely to include traffic calming measures, pedestrian crossing improvements, footway widening, cycle permeability and a review of signal requirements. London Borough of Islington 83 March 2012
Page 1 and 2:
Islington’s Transport Strategy Lo
Page 3 and 4:
Page 5 and 6:
Page 7 and 8:
Page 9 and 10:
Page 11 and 12:
Page 13 and 14:
Page 15 and 16:
Page 17 and 18:
Page 19 and 20:
Page 21 and 22:
Page 23 and 24:
Page 25 and 26:
Page 27 and 28:
Page 29 and 30:
Page 31 and 32: Islington’s Transport Strategy Lo
Page 81: Islington’s Transport Strategy Lo
Page 109: Islington’s Transport Strategy Lo
show all

Islington's Transport Strategy and Local ... - Islington Council

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?