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Islington’s Transport Strategy Local Implementation Plan 2011 to 2031 Major Scheme: Archway gyratory and public realm improvements 5.76 The investigation into removing the Archway one-way system involved carrying out a number of baseline traffic, passenger and pedestrian surveys that helped inform initial modelling work. The study examined twelve high-level concepts and 70 variations to the concept themes. The initial modelling work and assessments indicate that two options have viable business cases. These are concepts F (Omega) and J. Option F diverts the A1 to the east and retains the connection between Junction Road and Highgate Hill. Concept J diverts the north-eastern section of Junction Road onto Vorley Road and MacDonald Road, creating a more pedestrian-friendly environment around Archway Underground station. This section of Junction Road and Lower Highgate Hill would be closed to through traffic, with the exception of buses and cyclists. 5.77 Although it is the council’s longstanding aspiration to remove the one-way system, it is recognised that there is currently not enough confirmed funding to implement this project. Therefore, a series of short to medium-term solutions have been identified to improve the quality of the town centre environment and connections for pedestrians. If the council is able to secure additional funding towards improving Archway, the proposal to remove the oneway system will be pursued. The estimated cost of this Major Scheme is between £6.5 million and £8 million. Islington Council has applied to Transport for London for Major Schemes funding, and to the Greater London Authority for funding from the Outer London Fund. 5.78 This Major Scheme would contribute towards the following outcomes from the Mayor’s Transport Strategy for London: Smoothing traffic flow Improving public transport reliability Improving public transport customer satisfaction Improving road user satisfaction (pedestrian, cyclist, driver etc.) Enhancing streetscapes, improving the perception of urban realm and developing ‘Better Streets’ initiatives Facilitating and increase in walking and cycling Reducing the number of road traffic casualties Improving physical accessibility of the transport network Supporting wider regeneration Maintaining the reliability of transport networks Major Scheme: Old Street roundabout 5.79 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. 5.80 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 would allow bus stops in the area to be rationalised. London Borough of Islington 88 March 2012
Islington’s Transport Strategy Local Implementation Plan 2011 to 2031 5.81 The overall cost estimate for the Major Scheme is approximately £15 million. Islington Council submitted a Major Scheme Step 1 funding bid to Transport for London in 2011, seeking £6.2 million towards the scheme. 5.82 This Major Scheme would contribute towards the following outcomes from the Mayor’s Transport Strategy for London: Smoothing traffic flow Improving road user satisfaction (pedestrian, cyclist, driver etc.) Enhancing streetscapes, improving the perception of urban realm and developing ‘Better Streets’ initiatives Reducing the number of road traffic casualties Improving physical accessibility of public transport networks Supporting wider regeneration Maintaining reliability of transport networks 5.83 The council will endeavour to secure further funding for these schemes through Transport for London Major Schemes funding, Section 106 planning obligations funding and any other potential funding sources that may become available. Section 106-funded schemes 5.84 The council secures funding from developers to address the negative impacts of new development. These ‘planning obligations’, secured through Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act (1990), often include funding to enhance the borough’s streets and public spaces, and to ensure that population growth does not lead to increased traffic congestion, parking pressures, air pollution or carbon emissions. 5.85 The exact schemes that will be allocated Section 106 funding over the next three years will depend on the developments that are granted planning permission and actually progress to implementation. At the moment, the majority of Islington’s development tends to occur in the south of the borough, meaning that the bulk of Section 106 funding for transport improvements will likely be spent in the south of the borough. 5.86 In addition, impending changes to planning legislation including the likely introduction of a new ‘Community Infrastructure Levy’ will affect how much Section 106 funding can be secured and allocated to transport-related schemes, and which schemes can be delivered with this funding. Delivering the Mayor’s High Priority Outputs 5.87 All London local authorities are required to contribute towards the Mayor of London’s High Priority Outputs, which are listed below. As part of the Local Implementation Plan process London local authorities are also required to report on these outputs from the previous year. Islington’s output reporting is detailed in Appendix G. Cycle parking 5.88 Islington is committed to improving safety and convenience for cyclists, including an increase in the number of off-street and on-street cycle parking places. Providing better cycling facilities including end of trip facilities and parking are a key part of achieving Islington’s mode share target for cycling trips in Islington and reducing the number of trips made by car in the borough. London Borough of Islington 89 March 2012
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