Report - London Borough of Hillingdon
Report - London Borough of Hillingdon
Report - London Borough of Hillingdon
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23. Address fear / perception <strong>of</strong> danger on public transport and getting access to these<br />
services. Perception is an important element. Links to crime and disorder strategy need to<br />
be highlighted.<br />
24. Speedy repair <strong>of</strong> bus stops. Hardier material is required to resist vandalism.<br />
25. Speeding along Harlington Road is an issue<br />
26. Greater levels <strong>of</strong> social inclusion are necessary. Inclusion is reduced with restricted<br />
access to public transport and traffic congestion.<br />
27. Pedestrian phasing <strong>of</strong> traffic lights – allow pedestrians more time at crossing facilities<br />
28. Negative impacts <strong>of</strong> tactile paving and need for auditory signals so that access for people<br />
with all types <strong>of</strong> impairments is improved<br />
29. Reduce the distance between bus stops<br />
Safe access to work<br />
30. Encourage business travel plans. These need to accommodate issues <strong>of</strong> impairment,<br />
disablement, and carers.<br />
SESSION II (Ideas for improvement)<br />
1. Better lighting at bus stops<br />
2. Move taxi rank to the front <strong>of</strong> Uxbridge Station (Priority)<br />
3. Improve physical infrastructure e.g. at Hayes Station<br />
4. Improve cycle parking availability at Hayes Station<br />
5. Greater flexibility in modal change – interchange facilities<br />
6. Introduce DLR type service between Staines and the airport<br />
7. Stronger bus shelters<br />
8. Better transport integration and the promotion <strong>of</strong> the seamless journey<br />
9. Time to get on and <strong>of</strong>f trains needs to be extended<br />
10. Countdown information should also be provided for trains<br />
11. Promote the habit <strong>of</strong> using public transport through education<br />
12. Improve access to platforms and lifts at train stations (Priority)<br />
13. Improve travel information at bus stops<br />
14. Improve the quality <strong>of</strong> the public transport service<br />
15. Better links between Hounslow and Uxbridge<br />
16. Address congestion at Uxbridge station<br />
17. Yellow lines at bus stops to discourage stopping and parking by private vehicles<br />
18. Engineering challenge: pupils are given the task <strong>of</strong> suggesting ideas on how disabled access<br />
can be improved (Priority)<br />
19. Improve cycle lanes<br />
20. Bus reliability (Priority)<br />
21. Provide more and widespread information so that additional markets can be tapped into<br />
22. Improve the whole environment <strong>of</strong> Uxbridge bus station<br />
PART I – MEMBERS & PUBLIC (INCLUDING THE PRESS)<br />
Cabinet <strong>Report</strong>s - 4 th March 2003 Page 127