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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 [Part C] New measures for new challenges 48 Table 1: The innovation cycle Innovate 1. Aspiration – London’s streets must work hard to function and perform at a high level as places where we live, work and move through • An evidenced-based approach to innovation is required Exception process 2. Innovation – Streetscape Guidance encourages designers to continually innovate; working with researchers and designers to produce better, more efficient and more attractive design solutions • Draw on best practice • The innovation must solve a problem, increase functionality, or better serve the customer Deliver 3. Exception – The proposal must demonstrate that the innovation fulfills criteria set out within the Streetscape Guidance • The safety and security of all road users is of primary importance • The innovation must provide adequate accessibility features Evaluate 4. Installation – Once the product is installed, it must be monitored and assessed as part of an iterative process of design development Standardise 5. Streetscape materials palette – Where a design solution can be applied in a practical and reliable way across a range of settings, the Streetscape Design Review Group may elect to adopt the innovation as part of the approved materials palette for the TLRN • Use the materials palette as a baseline for the minimum standard rquired on the TLRN • Research new ways to improve the palette
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 Creativity and innovation should be directed at improving the efficiency of movement, the effectiveness of place, and in a way that improves the overall street user experience. To illustrate the level of creativity desired on London’s streets, Streetscape Guidance references domestic and international examples of innovative streetscapes and streetscape components. These examples are not intended to be prescriptive but serve to demonstrate what is possible by adopting an innovative design attitude. While London is unique in character and complexity, the examples throughout the document highlight what may be achieved on its streets. 4.2 Trials and tests Achieving the vision for London’s streets requires a willingness to adopt a wider range of measures to address the emerging needs and functions of streets and places. This can be realised through trials and tests at small cost and scale to provide an evidence base from which to make permanent and positive change. Off-street trialling of new measures, products, materials or layouts in a controlled environment, such as those at the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), is generally required prior to proceeding to a DfT authorised on-street trial. [Part C] New measures for new challenges 49 Off-street trials allow for quality testing and the collection of user feedback to help shape and refine proposals. Proceeding immediately to on-street trials may be necessary for testing site specific temporary measures, though should be subject to a range of authorisations and performance criteria assessments to determine whether adjustments are required. The results of on-street trials will determine if the measure, product, material or layout can be successfully implemented at a wider scale across London. We are championing creativity and innovation at TfL by turning approach into action. A collection of examples below describe how innovation and creativity are being applied across a number of different functions. Figure 36: Examples of creativity and innovation that will occur throughout the document Figure 37: Innovations and creative ideas are constantly being reviewed to determine if they are right for our network Protected junction temporary trial Portland, USA A ‘protected intersection’ designed to eliminate cycle-car conflicts Key functions Opportunity Right turns at junctions can put cyclists into conflict with motor vehicles. A redesigned junction can remove this conflict. Benefits This reinterpretation of a Dutch cycle-friendly junction provides a phased and safe way to make a right turn. The introduction of kerbs within the junction reduces the crossing distance and offers a refuge to cyclists while they wait to complete their turn. Implementation Junctions that avoid merging cyclists and drivers have proven safer for both. This is a trial aimed at making junctions more comfortable for cyclists to use. Cycle friendly junctions take many forms and need to be adapted to their context. The image shows a trial example of a cycle friendly junction in Portland, Oregon, USA (Image courtesy of Nick Falbo) Applying in London This Dutch inspired concept is being studied to determine its suitability for the London context. The hope is that the design will provide an increased sense and level of safety and comfort for cyclists, especially at busy junctions. At the moment this is a concept design which will require further design development and trialling prior to implementation.
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