The Mayor's Ambient Noise Strategy - Greater London Authority

The Mayor’s Ambient Noise Strategy
Mayor of London 59
Box 19: London’s road hierarchy
This comprises:
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Parts of the M1, M4, M11 and M25 Motorways within Greater London,
managed by the Highways Agency, reporting to the Secretary of State
for Transport;
Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) managed by Transport for
London, some 580 kilometres in total, less than 5% of London’s total
street network by length, but carrying over a quarter of the capital’s
vehicular traffic;
About 1,200 kilometres of streets classified as ‘principal roads’ and
designated as ‘A’ roads, managed by the boroughs, and carrying a
further 30% or so of London’s vehicular traffic, and much of London’s
high volume bus and pedestrian movements - where the competing
demands of distribution, access to property and amenity are often at
their most acute;
The remaining public roads and streets, just under 12,000 kilometres in
length, are also managed by the boroughs. Boroughs are also
responsible for London’s footpaths, off-road cycleways, and
bridleways, which are predominantly used for recreational purposes.
The Mayor’s Transport Strategy (Policy 4G.2) seeks to balance the use of
street space between the many competing demands. It makes a
presumption in favour of distribution on the TLRN and most other A-
roads. On other roads, it makes a presumption in favour of access and
amenity, particularly for residents, buses, pedestrians and cyclists, and
where necessary, business access.
Box 20: Consultation by Transport for London
Transport for London has developed a Consultation Toolkit for all its
operations, from major transportation proposals to bus route changes.
Street management works, for example, involve close liaison with the
London boroughs. TfL consultation with the local community depends
upon the nature and size of the works. For example, public exhibitions and
meetings are held for the larger improvement schemes and for smaller
schemes, information is given in the form of leaflets with contact details
for people to obtain further information. TfL London Buses is statutorily
required to consult with the police, the boroughs and the London
Transport Users’ Committee on all service proposals involving new routes
and changes to existing routes. London Buses also consults local residents,
where considered appropriate or where the borough specifically requests it.
Mobility Forums need to be consulted wherever necessary. Consultees have
the opportunity to express views on noise, alongside other concerns.