STREETSCAPE GUIDANCE

HOME
INTRODUCTION
PART A
A vision for London’s streets
PART B
From strategy to delivery
PART C
New measures for new challenges
PART D
Balancing priorities
PART F
Appendix
PART E
Physical design and materials
SECTION 6
Introduction
SECTION 7
High quality footways
SECTION 8
Carriageways
SECTION 9
Crossings
SECTION 10
Kerbside activity
SECTION 11
Footway amenities
SECTION 12
Safety and functionality
SECTION 13
Street environment
SECTION 14
Transport interchanges
Streetscape Guidance
Contents
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background ....................................... 01
1.2 What is Streetscape Guidance?.......... 02
1.3 Who is Streetscape Guidance for?..... 03
1.4 How should I use the document?...... 03
1.5 How is the document relevant
to my work? ..................................... 04
1.6 How do I collaborate?....................... 05
1.7 Engagement and approvals................ 06
1.8 How and when should I engage
with TfL? .......................................... 06
1.9 What is the Streetscape Design
Review Group?.................................. 07
1.10 Do I require approval?........................ 08
PART A
A vision for London’s streets
2.1 Planning for the future....................... 10
2.2 The Mayor’s Transport Strategy......... 12
2.3 The Roads Task Force........................ 12
2.4 Creating common understanding
through Street Types......................... 13
2.5 Street design principles...................... 15
PART B
From strategy to delivery
3.1 Bringing it all together........................ 18
3.2 A bold new approach......................... 20
3.3 Enhancing a cultural heart.................. 22
3.4 Changing the purpose of the street.... 24
3.5 Rebalancing user needs...................... 26
3.6 Reversing a gyratory........................... 28
3.7 Simplifying a junction......................... 30
3.8 Making the most of constrained
space ............................................... 32
3.9 Facilitating local businesses............... 34
3.10 Good ordinary................................... 36
3.11 Accommodating all users.................. 38
3.12 Reflecting local character................... 40
3.13 Rebranding a town centre.................. 42
PART C
New measures for new challenges
4.1 Encouraging innovation and creativity.47
4.2 Trials and tests ................................. 49
4.3 Infrastructure and assets fit for
the future .......................................... 50
4.4 Making more efficient and flexible
use of space ..................................... 52
4.5 Intelligent systems and management.54
4.6 Changing behaviour and enabling
different choices................................ 54
PART D
Balancing priorities
3.14 Ensuring good design......................... 44 5.1 Accommodating movement.............. 57
5.2 Understanding competing demands.. 57
5.3 Recognising place.............................. 58
5.4 Function, performance and form....... 59
5.5 Facilitating place................................ 61