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Introduction

The Railton low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) was introduced to reduce traffic volumes. By reducing traffic in Railton it is hoped we can achieve priorities of our Transport Strategy including to:<ul type="disc"><li>Improve road safety for all users</li><li>Encourage travel in healthier, more active ways</li><li>Improve air quality</li><li>Support the local economy and placemaking</li></ul>We all need to take bold action to reduce car journeys to clean up the air in Lambeth and to cut carbon emissions in response to the climate crisis that we are facing.Traffic filters stop motor vehicles cutting through an area. However individuals walking, cycling and wheeling can still pass through, as can the emergency services and refuse vehicles. All destinations within an LTN remain accessible by motor vehicle however the route to each destination may change.Traffic FiltersFollowing the decision to make the LTN permanent, we have begun upgrading the traffic filters in two phases:&nbsp;Phase 1 Traffic filters:<ul type="disc"><li>Atlantic Road</li><li>Dalberg Road</li><li>Rattray Road</li></ul>The works on Atlantic Road have begun and will continue in stages, whilst the works on Dalberg Road and Rattray have been completed.Phase 2 Traffic filters:<ul type="disc"><li>Shakespeare Road</li><li>Railton Road South</li><li>St Matthews Road</li></ul>Engagement on the design of the phase 2 filter locations has now been completed. See <a data-uw-rm-brl="pending" href="https://rtstreets.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/designing-a-permanent-scheme/step1">&lsquo;designing a permanent scheme&rsquo;</a> for more information.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1623851866/projects/rtstreets/c7fc91c9-7d31-42a9-a2da-ca31a97ede01.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="person" data-uw-rm-ima="ai"><a data-uw-pdf-br="1" data-uw-pdf-doc="" href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-customer-assets/rtstreets/LowTraffic_Railton.pdf">Download a PDF of this map.</a> <iframe width="100%" height="700px" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xOrQHOErTWo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RailtonConsult" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""></a>

Traffic

Traffic analysis for the Railton LTN has been undertaken looking at traffic counts, ANPR compliance, bus journey times and through-traffic analysis. Data has been collected inside LTN areas as well as on the immediate boundary roads that surround an LTN area for 3 assessment stages . This is in line with the <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/better-fairer-lambeth/projects/low-traffic-neighbourhoods-monitoring-strategy">monitoring strategy</a> .<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630856112/projects/rtstreets/9b058506-5827-411c-9a40-4d12b68b9ef7.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> <ul><li>There are 17 traffic count sites for the Railton LTN, 10 sites within the Railton LTN and 7 sites on boundary roads.</li><li>Counts were conducted for Stage 1 in September 2020 and Stage 2 in April 2021.</li><li>The change in traffic volumes is based on a pre-pandemic baseline that has been calculated to account for lower traffic levels that have been observed since the pandemic so that only the impact of the LTN is shown</li><li><a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/low-traffic-neighbourhood-monitoring-reports/railton-low-traffic-neighbourhood-stage-one-monitoring-report">Stage 1 Analysis</a> was published in February 2020</li><li>Data for Stage 2 analysis is published below</li></ul>Data Collection:&nbsp;Monitoring of the LTNs is being completed by independent transport consultancies as follows;<ul><li>SYSTRA leading on the monitoring programme and coordinating the independent traffic analysis</li><li>MHTC leading on the Automatic Traffic Counts (ATC) data collection</li><li>The Floow leading on the telematic data collection and analysis</li><li>Project Centre validating the traffic survey data analysis completed by SYSTRA.</li></ul>Data has also been collected from:<ul><li>Lambeth Council Enforcement Team data on compliance with the traffic restrictions</li><li>Transport for London for bus journey times</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629459953/projects/rtstreets/b16edcc6-61dc-4da5-bf95-4c760816c503.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Traffic Counts:&nbsp;The total number of cars, cycles and all motor traffic recorded on streets within the LTN and on boundary roads in April 2021 (for pre- and post-implementation) is provided below. Greater detail is provided within the independent report.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630665088/projects/rtstreets/7756f4bf-9d88-475f-8ada-e2e92da3184d.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> <ul><li>The total number of motor vehicles within the LTN decreased by 63% and when including the boundary roads decreased by 18%.</li><li>The largest percentage decreases in car volumes were recorded on Railton Road with a decrease of roughly 75%. Shakespeare Road also saw a significant decrease as did Barnwell Road.</li><li>On Rattray Road an introduction of a no entry preventing southbound vehicle access to Barnwell Road in (January 2021) has led to a reduction of car volumes to 2% lower than pre-LTN levels.</li><li>Changes on the boundary roads are varied. Effra Road saw a decrease in car volumes as did Coldharbour Lane east by Loughborough Junction. However, car traffic increased on Coldharbour Lane west between Brixton Road and Atlantic Road, Milkwood Road and Dulwich Road.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630912818/projects/rtstreets/ae1e115f-b6ed-4387-9c6b-545814a7473e.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Stage 2 &ndash; through-traffic analysis&nbsp;The below maps are created by analysing GPS and telematics data, and provided by consultant &ldquo;The Floow&rdquo;. They were used to identify which roads had high proportions of through traffic. Through traffic means that these journeys were using residential roads as part of a longer journey and were not for accessing anywhere within the LTN.Below are the before and after through traffic analyses for the Railton LTN. Roads where traffic volumes are high and where the majority of that traffic is passing through are shown in red. The proportion of through traffic has been significantly reduced across the LTN area &ndash; and indicated by the shift from red to blue.BEFORE<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630665385/projects/rtstreets/e454a2fe-ac44-4713-bc31-7a70a07be39b.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> AFTER<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630665413/projects/rtstreets/9bb76425-3abf-425b-bb2b-78598ae9d835.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Stage 2 &ndash; bus journey times&nbsp;Journey times have first been summarised by route, by taking the total journey time across stop-to-stop links along the corridor and dividing by the length of these links, to give minutes per kilometre.There has been negligible impact from the LTNs in most cases with the average bus journey times returning to approximately baseline levels or with a marginal improvement in journey times in some cases.Stage 2 &ndash; ANPR compliance&nbsp;Very few people who live within the LTN have been issued a penalty charge notice. The graph below shows where people, who have driven through the modal filters, have registered their vehicle (which is typically their home address). The vast majority of people driving through the filters are non-local traffic, from outside Lambeth.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630665541/projects/rtstreets/64d80dd0-5705-4eaa-85dd-397563b6c6dd.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630665561/projects/rtstreets/0757a27a-6740-4497-b268-f25585ad2e7f.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630855315/projects/rtstreets/19f42d9d-e2c8-45ea-952f-bec8163c9f1a.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Since the Stage 1 monitoring report was published we have received 104 traffic related emails.Benefits noted:<ul><li>The LTN reduces traffic speeds and volumes (including HGVs) mentioning a noticeable reduction in volume of traffic, and particularly in fast, unsafe driving.</li><li>The LTN had improved bus flows.</li></ul>Concerns noted:<ul><li>Increase in vehicle traffic within and around the LTN. Concerns were highlighted regarding increased traffic and on Milkwood Road, Dulwich Road, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Water Lane, Effra Road, Brixton Hill, Brixton Road, Half Moon Lane, Croxted Road, Norwood Road and Mervan Road. Particular pinch points highlighted were the Shakespeare Road and Coldharbour Lane junction, St Matthew&rsquo;s Roundabout and Dulwich Road and Herne Hill intersection.</li><li>Increase of HGVs on Milkwood Road and on Shakespeare Road due to the increased number of extra Norris skip trucks passing disadvantaged households.</li><li>The volume of traffic was exacerbated by road works being carried out in the area. The locations mentioned in correspondence in relation to traffic volume being exacerbated by road works and road closures where Atlantic Road, Coldharbour Lane, Gresham Road, Herne Hill railway bridge works and Shakespeare Road.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630913611/projects/rtstreets/622ca841-d5f1-444c-9035-507483bbbcda.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Boundary road bus/walking/cycling improvements&nbsp;Lambeth are currently working on design and options in partnership with TfL to improve conditions on Effra Road, Coldharbour Lane, Dulwich Road and Tusle Hill for buses, walking and cycling. Examples include feasibility of introducing controlled crossings on Effra Road, as well as permitting contraflow cycling on Brixton Water Lane.We will be providing updates via newsletter updates and our other communication channel as and when we have them.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630076656/projects/rtstreets/775b6b66-f0e9-4481-92c4-466144712343.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii">

Walking and Cycling data, analysis and feedback.

Walking and Cycling

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629459478/projects/rtstreets/e36f68e9-004f-4a97-8019-425d33bf6c22.png" />We know that people are more likely to feel safe and comfortable walking, scooting, wheeling or cycling on roads without lots of traffic. We have assessed the impact of LTNs on: <li>Conditions created for walking, scooting, wheeling, cycling (Healthy Routes Assessment)</li> <li>Data collected on the number of people cycling (SYSTRA Counts)</li>There are no datasets that allow us to evaluate what the impact of the LTN on walking has been. Cyclists are identifiable on most general traffic counts so the methodology for data collection is the same as for motor traffic.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629459953/projects/rtstreets/b16edcc6-61dc-4da5-bf95-4c760816c503.png" />Healthy Routes assessmentIn order for any given street to be classified a Healthy Route, it needs to meet certain criteria as set out in Lambeth’s Transport Strategy:<li>Fewer than 200 vehicles per hour in the average weekday peak hour.</li> <li>Under 5% of vehicles using the route can be classified as HGVs. </li> <li>Average vehicle speeds must be &lt;20mph. </li>The maps below show the pre-LTN and post-LTN Healthy Route pass/fail criteria:<li>Traffic has reduced on Shakespeare road enough to be added to our ‘Healthy Routes Network’ which means it is safer and ideal for walking and cycling </li>BEFORE:<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630877804/projects/rtstreets/02c7e30e-c242-4bf0-a5db-5fd64399e1d9.jpg" />AFTER:<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630877835/projects/rtstreets/1c7c3b3c-cc7e-4541-9fe2-0a696e17f5c7.jpg" />Cycle count dataAs with motor traffic volumes, the number of people cycling has also been affected by the pandemic. The Department for Transport’s Road Traffic Statistics estimate a 38% increase in cycling in London in 2020, relative to the average for 2017-2019. <li>Cycle flows have remained high within the LTN, particularly on Railton Road where they have nearly doubled ( +92% additional daily cycles at the junction with Barnwell Road). </li> <li>Cycle flows are also moderately up on boundary roads such as Milkwood Road, Dulwich Road and Brixton Water Lane. </li> <li>They are significantly down on Effra Road, although baseline cycle flows here were very high ( -73% ). It is assumed that many people cycling on Effra Road have chosen Railton Road instead, as it now meets Healthy Route criteria.</li>Highlights of the increase in cycling within the Railton LTN are shown in the cycle count maps below. Full data is available in the independent report.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630862387/projects/rtstreets/d6e3405c-4609-4a50-b765-bfaeab7baea8.png" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630862351/projects/rtstreets/76bab822-38f9-40e9-a62a-b227d7beb26b.png" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630862322/projects/rtstreets/3f00a8dd-eff4-42ef-b7e5-db98e492ceef.png" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630862286/projects/rtstreets/c05d1401-73dd-4814-8c92-0035409c45ec.png" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629460156/projects/rtstreets/dfd4b32c-14a2-47d6-aa98-91800ff40574.png" />Since the Stage 1 monitoring report was published we have received 56 walking &amp; cycling related emails.Benefits noted:<li>Improved safety whilst cycling, walking, jogging, rollerblading etc. </li> <li>Improved safety for individuals with specific characteristics I.e. children, older people. </li> <li>Potential for increased cycling.</li> <li>More space for cyclists</li> <li>Potential for increased walking.</li>Concerns noted:<li>Safety concerns cycling i.e., onto busy boundary roads</li> <li>Safety concerns walking.</li> <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RailtonConsult"></a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630077267/projects/rtstreets/a6e6cec8-559f-492c-8994-3c1cee52821d.jpg" />

Pollution

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629460353/projects/rtstreets/3447d742-c26b-4d11-b0d8-8f0b9d836c4f.png" />Data Collection:Modelling of air quality in the LTNs is being completed by independent consultancy: Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants Ltd (CERC)The impact of each LTN on air quality has been assessed through air quality modelling. Two key pollutants have been modelled; Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Particulate Matter (PM10 and 2.5).The modelling was carried out in two stages:<li>The first stage considered the baseline air quality conditions</li> <li>To establish the air quality baseline, traffic flow data was provided for each Automatic Traffic Counter (ATC) site in the scheme areas for 2019, based on historic traffic data.</li> <li>The second stage considered the impact on air quality with and without the LTN schemes. </li> <li>The model went through a verification process to make sure the model aligned with real-world monitoring to generate a robust model set-up. </li> <li>CERC modelled the impact on sensitive locations: schools, hospitals, care homes and other educational establishments.</li>To understand the air quality impacts of the LTNs it is important to know how air quality is measured and what is considered poor air quality:<li>Both NO2 and PM are measured in micrograms per cubic meter of air (µg/m3).</li> <li>NO2 is subject to an annual average legal limit, which is 40µg/m3, and a short-term hourly average limit of 200 µg/m3, which cannot be exceeded more than 18 times per year. </li> <li>The legal annual average limit for PM2.5 is 25µg/m3. However the World Health Organisation advise that there is no safe minimum limit for PM2.5</li>This air quality assessment is more detailed and comprehensive than the typical approach used across the industry.Air quality in London:<li>Air quality in London is improving five times quicker than elsewhere in the UK. London specific policies like the Ultra Low Emission Zone have delivered really big improvements in air quality. </li> <li>The Ultra Low Emission Zone is currently operating in central London. It will expand to include all roads within the north and south circular roads in October 2021, with big improvements to air quality anticipated across a much wider area. </li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629460538/projects/rtstreets/37edec00-5a1b-4401-8136-5ab53740690d.png" />Results of air quality modelling:<li>The LTN is expected to have had some localised impact on air quality, with some roads likely benefiting such as Railton Road, Dulwich Road, the western part of Shakespeare Road and the eastern part of Coldharbour Lane and others seeing a small modelled increase in emissions such as the western part of Coldharbour Lane near Atlantic Road. </li> <li>Across the Railton LTN there are no modelled exceedances of the relevant air quality standards for NO2, PM10 or PM2.5 at any sensitive location sites both within the LTN and on the boundary of the LTN. This includes St Judes’s C of E school, Evelyn Grace Academy and Effra Nursery School within the LTN, and Michael Tippet School and Jessop Primary School on the boundary of the LTN. </li> <li>Where NO2 levels are likely to have increased, that increase is expected to be mitigated by the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone in October. ULEZ is expected to mean that all sites, including on boundary roads, have improved air quality compared to before the LTN was introduced. </li> <li>Air quality at 6 school locations were modelled specifically to understand the likely impact at sensitive locations.</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630878055/projects/rtstreets/5653a026-69db-40ee-b873-2d27b2589028.png" />Above: difference plot for NO2 based on impact descriptor coloured by EPUK IAQM significance criteria, Railton LTN <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630855315/projects/rtstreets/19f42d9d-e2c8-45ea-952f-bec8163c9f1a.png" />Since the Stage 1 monitoring report was published we have received 93 pollution related emails.Benefits noted:<li>Perceived reduction in air pollution particularly on Railton Road. </li> <li>Perceived reduction in noise pollution.</li>Concerns noted:<li>Perceived increase in noise pollution.</li> <li>Perceived increase in air pollution. Concerns were raised regarding air pollution on roads such as Coldharbour Lane, Dulwich Road, St Matthew’s Roundabout, Milkwood Lane and Effra Road. </li> <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RailtonConsult"></a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630077391/projects/rtstreets/33be6e01-b9be-4708-b10a-673ceb3a25e8.jpg" />

Emergency service data and community perceptions.

Emergency Services

Before any Lambeth Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial was introduced the emergency services (London Ambulance Service, Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade) were consulted. Lambeth Council only introduced Low Traffic Neighbourhood trials where there were no objections from the emergency services. <li>Listening to feedback from emergency services, we decided to provide emergency services with exemptions through the Low Traffic Neighbourhoods filters. </li> <li>The majority of the Low Traffic Neighbourhood filters allow emergency services to pass through and do not use physical barriers like bollards. </li> <li>The width between the planters you can see in Low Traffic Neighbourhoods was also determined by the width of the widest emergency service vehicles to ensure they could all pass through.</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629460353/projects/rtstreets/3447d742-c26b-4d11-b0d8-8f0b9d836c4f.png" />Each emergency service operates in their own way and also collects varying amounts of data. <li>London Fire Brigade – detailed call-out response times including location data</li> <li>Metropolitan Police – data TBC and impact statement</li> <li>London Ambulance Service – Senior officer statement</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629460538/projects/rtstreets/37edec00-5a1b-4401-8136-5ab53740690d.png" />Academic studies looking at all LTNs and there impact of the emergency services in London suggest that there is little to no measurable impact of LTNs on fire services using publicly available data sets. &quot;There was no evidence that the introduction of LTNs was associated with a change in the response time for the first attending engine. The same was true for the second attending engine... This lack of any impact applied both inside LTNs and on boundary roads&quot;- <a href="https://findingspress.org/article/23568-the-impact-of-2020-low-traffic-neighbourhoods-on-fire-service-emergency-response-times-in-london-uk">Goodman, Laverty, and Aldred (2020)</a> <a href="https://findingspress.org/article/23568-the-impact-of-2020-low-traffic-neighbourhoods-on-fire-service-emergency-response-times-in-london-uk)"></a> London Fire Brigade – emergency service response time analysis<li>The London Fire Brigade responded to 1637 emergency incidents in the borough of Lambeth during our monitoring period October 2020- May 2021 , where we could identify the exact location and the response times. </li> <li>We compared the monitoring period data with a baseline collected between the period of March 2019 to February 2020 . </li> <li>The impacts of the Railton LTN has been positive on the whole, but as the sample size is comparatively small, this is not statistically significant.</li> <li>It is important to recognize other factors that could have led to the reduction in average response times such as traffic levels due to COVID.</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630745077/projects/rtstreets/3f59a34d-62d4-4df1-be12-256e86030122.png" />Metropolitan Police Service – Low Traffic Neighbourhood statementData on changes to police emergency times was not readily available for inclusion in our Stage 2 analysis. The below statement is provided from the Metropolitan Police Service.“The MPS are on the whole in favour of LTN’s for the same reasons set out by TFL, various Councils and the Government, they do however provide us with many challenges operationally not only in response mode but also through normal patrolling. We would ask where possible the following is taken into consideration.-	Ensure that emergency services are exempt, wording is important in the traffic order not to specify emergency.-	Try and use soft closures (ANPR with 619 signs) as do LAS and LFB.-	Ensure that the LTN is going to be seen in the dark, during rain foggy conditions etc. -	The MPS (along with the LAS and LFB) are not keen on lockable bollards as we don’t have keys and their use can cause delays.-	It is vital that the PCN process is more streamlined, the amount of police time wasted through this process is immensely detrimental to the public services we provide, extremely bureaucratic and not cost effective on anyone’s part. If the appropriate Borough can have a spreadsheet with all the MPS vehicle VRMs’s on and those PCN’s only get as far as our fleet services manager that would assist us greatly.”London Ambulance Service – Low Traffic Neighbourhood statement“London Ambulance Service (LAS) is the busiest ambulance service in the country; our focus is on achieving the best outcomes for ill and injured patients and ensuring we reach them in response times set by the government. On the implementation of LTN schemes it is important to highlight that we support measures to improve public health by reducing traffic and encouraging walking and cycling but we know that changes to road layouts, traffic management schemes, and road closures all have the potential to impede our response to the most critically-ill people. This is why we are asking that emergency vehicle access is properly considered in all LTN schemes, by looking at ways to implement traffic management changes that avoid introducing physical barriers, like the planters and lockable bollards, in preference for automatic number plate recognition cameras (ANPR) which enable unimpeded emergency access and egress.On 5 July 2020, LAS Chief Operating Officer formally wrote to all London Boroughs and TfL, including Lambeth, informing them of our concerns regarding hard closures and requesting that, where possible, hard closures should be avoided and camera enforced soft closures be implemented to all LTN’s for unhindered emergency vehicle access and egress, due to the potential risk hard closures could have in delaying an ambulance response and therefore impacting patient safety.With patient safety our utmost priority, we engage regularly with traffic teams at TfL and local authorities, like Lambeth Borough Council, to discuss traffic issues and to ensure traffic schemes better reflect our operational needs. Where our response is delayed our crews have the ability to log this on our reporting system (Datix). Each report is reviewed, and if it relates to road conditions or closures, we raise the issues with TfL and the relevant borough(s) and work closely with them to adapt the schemes.Where hard physical closures are still in place, the LAS continues to monitor for any potential impact of these closures, but would prefer the use of camera enforced soft closures in order to ensure unimpeded emergency access and egress, as previously mentioned.”<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629460156/projects/rtstreets/dfd4b32c-14a2-47d6-aa98-91800ff40574.png" />Since the Stage 1 monitoring report was published we have received 30 emails relating to Emergency Services.Concerns noted:<li>The correspondence relating to the impact on emergency services expressed a concern of the negative impact on response times; actual experience of longer waiting time and reports of witnessing emergency vehicles delayed due to the LTN. </li>

Safety and vandalism data, analysis and feedback.

Safety and Vandalism

Safety is a key priority in creating a street environment that is welcoming to all. As well as reducing the number and speed of collisions on our roads, we want to prioritize the creation of a street environment that feels safe at any time of the day or night.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630856112/projects/rtstreets/9b058506-5827-411c-9a40-4d12b68b9ef7.png" />Road Danger Monitoring Methodology:Academic studies looking at the impact of LTNs on road safety suggest that within the LTN there is a significant reduction in road injuries, with no identifiable changes in incident numbers on boundary roads. In a <a href="https://doi.org/10.32866/001c.18330">study</a> by Laverty, Aldred and Goodman (January, 2021) police data from 2012-2019, indicated a three-fold decline in the number of injuries inside low traffic neighbourhoods, with no evidence that injury numbers changed on boundary roads. To understand how Railton LTN impacted road safety we analysed:<li>Transport for London’s collision statistics data</li> <li>Systra Speeds at ATC Counts within the LTN</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629459953/projects/rtstreets/b16edcc6-61dc-4da5-bf95-4c760816c503.png" />Collision Data:To investigate the impact of road danger as a result of the LTNs we compared collision data from August 2020 to March 2021 with data covering the same date period in 2019 to 2021. We investigated the impact of LTNs on collision data but found the sample size was too small to draw any significance. There are many factors that could affect this, such as reduced use of the carriageway by some road users, collision reduction and other road safety measures taking place in the borough, and a change in the way people use the carriageway. Speed Data: <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630744876/projects/rtstreets/d8088b18-6f3b-4c06-a0fb-0486434ff624.jpg" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629460156/projects/rtstreets/dfd4b32c-14a2-47d6-aa98-91800ff40574.png" />Since the Stage 1 monitoring report was published we have received 58 Community Safety &amp; Vandalism related emails.Concerns noted:<li>Vulnerability at night</li> <li>Anti-social behaviour</li> <li>Anti-social driving (including aggressive driving and mopeds).</li> <li>Quieter streets feel more unsafe</li> <li>Speeding</li> <li>Non-Compliance including issues such as vehicles with covered license plates.</li> <li>Camera vandalism</li> <li>Sign vandalism</li> <li>Camera enforcement</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629461145/projects/rtstreets/6d562c6d-2f14-4356-bb6d-f85af8d9f438.png" />Safety Response:Feedback gathered through the LTN trial and commissioned street audits are helping to identify specific locations where safety remains a concern and improvements the Council can make. Lambeth Made Community Forums:Lambeth Made Community meetings and websites allow residents and community groups to work with organizations that provide local services, like the police and the council.The aim is to build community resilience, improve community safety, and reduce violence.Find out more <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/your-community/have-your-say/lambeth-made-communities">here .</a> Vandalism Response:Vandalism has been a persistent issue throughout the trial of all LTNs across Lambeth. In response, a series of measures were put in place;<li>Extra CCTV</li> <li>More council patrols </li> <li>Extra police visits</li> <li>Improved response time to replace and repair damaged equipment </li>The council will also continue to seek to prosecute those committing vandalism and have already arrested and charged two people in connection with the vandalism. <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RailtonConsult"></a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630077620/projects/rtstreets/1f5bcb67-9873-4579-92ab-f9dcc9c2c9c7.jpg" />

Data about making a scheme that works for all.

Equality and Accessibility 

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629460353/projects/rtstreets/3447d742-c26b-4d11-b0d8-8f0b9d836c4f.png" />Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA):We have used data and engagement to understand who lives and works within the Railton LTN and the amenities and services that might be impacted both positively and negatively by the scheme. By assessing the impacts we have seen the benefit of changing the way streets are used and identified ways to reduce any negative consequences of the changeYou can read the full EqIA below.Transport for All:We know everyone experiences changes to the street differently and we have run targeted engagement with specific user groups including a pre-consultation survey. Specifically regarding our Disabled residents, we have commissioned <a href="https://www.transportforall.org.uk/">Transport for All</a> to give a more detailed breakdown of how people might be impacted by the scheme, taking a pan-impairment approach.They are continuing to run engagement during each consultation and the full report will be considered as part of the decision on the LTN.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629460156/projects/rtstreets/dfd4b32c-14a2-47d6-aa98-91800ff40574.png" />Since the Stage 1 monitoring report was published we have received 206 emails relating to accessibility, 130 highlighting concerns on increased journey times and 76 emails in relation to other accessibility issues.Concerns noted:<li>GPS mapping relating to issues with way finding apps </li> <li>Clearer signage is needed on the ground</li> <li>Incorrect signage</li> <li>The impact and mitigating measures for boundary roads</li> <li>Difficulties delivering to local residents</li> <li>Resident exemption requests.</li> <li>Concerns scheme is money making</li> <li>Fines</li> <li>Potential increase in vehicle journey time/cost for:</li><li>residents</li> <li>people with limited mobility, health reasons and people with disabilities</li> <li>essential workers and assistance to the area</li> <li>school run</li> <li>Taxis</li> <li>for residents with parking permits for specific CPZs</li> <li>to hospitals/GPs</li><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1629461145/projects/rtstreets/6d562c6d-2f14-4356-bb6d-f85af8d9f438.png" />How we are mitigating against concerns:Exemption Policy: (You can read the policy note below)<li>Exemption from relevant traffic filters for Blue badge holders, accessible transport and specified healthcare providers on application to the council </li> <li>Exemption from relevant traffic filters on application for Taxis and fully accessible private hire vehicles</li>Navigation Systems:<li>Navigation Systems updated with the latest information via the One Network system.</li> <li>Improve signage and wayfinding for walking and cycling routes</li>Active Travel Planning:<li>Comprehensive programme of activities across the borough to give people the support, skills, confidence and means to access walking, cycling and public transport as an alternative to private motor vehicle use, including:</li><li>Cycle Training (bikeability training for all LTN schools)</li> <li>Bikes, Cargo bikes, Adapted cycles try outs </li> <li>Active Travel Festivals (1 per LTN) </li>Public realm improvements:<li>Improvements to the pavements, kerbs and roads that make it easier to walk or use mobility aids in the LTNs through street audits and engagement</li> <li>Measures outside businesses to encourage footfall</li>Improvements to boundary roads:Short-term:<li>Design work on Coldharbour Lane, Dulwich Road, along with a full corridor review of traffic flows, bus priority measures and walking/cycling provision on Coldharbour Lane, Effra Road, Dulwich Road and Tulse Hill. Examples include feasibility of introducing controlled crossings on Effra Road, as well as permitting contraflow cycling on Brixton Water Lane</li> <li>Monitoring flows and congestion, managing roadworks and working closely with TfL on upgrades to improve cycling and walking on roads such as A23</li> <li>Junction improvements along Coldharbour Lane corridor east of the junction of Atlantic Road and Railton Road, including walking, cycling and bus priority measures at the junctions of Gresham Road and Barrington Road.</li> <li>TfL bus and cycling improvements delivered on Brixton Road and Brixton Hill (A23), including 24/7 bus lanes and low-level cycle signals at junctions to give cyclists a headstart over general traffic. Though not a boundary road for Railton, the A23 is a key local corridor and improvements will help people on bikes to directly access St Matthews Road and to access the Railton LTN via Effra Road, and will improve journey times for local bus users.</li>Medium-term:<li>Monitor impacts of expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)</li> <li>Review of road layouts, introduction of measures to improve bus priority, walking and cycling provision. </li> <li>Reinstatement of banned movements at main road junctions where possible Signal timing reviews</li> <li>Supporting measures like greenscreens for schools and community buildings along busier roads</li> <li>Implementation of bus priority, walking and cycling improvements resulting from corridor feasibility and design work along Coldharbour Lane, Dulwich Road, Effra Road (including Brixton Water Lane and Morval Road) and Tulse Hill corridors</li>Long-term:<li>Further improvements to bus fleet</li> <li>Electrification / zero emissions vehicles</li> <li>Part of a wider mode shift to walking and cycling</li> <li>Lobbying TfL for continued improvements to signalised junctions and roads under their control e.g. A23</li> <li>Commitment to carbon-neutral by 2030</li>

What are we doing? What can we do down the line?

Street Improvements

What are we doing? What can we do down the line?

We are consulting on whether to make the Railton LTN permanent. If we do decide to make the scheme permanent, we will need to upgrade the current closure locations from the temporary planters to more long-term infrastructure that is both durable and sustainable so that they contribute to Lambeth&rsquo;s climate resilience.Permanent Visualisation:We have created a visualisation of what permanent changes could look like. It is important to note these are only visualisations and are subject to change and further refinement. This could be an opportunity to introduce more greenery, seating and public art into the space. We are open to ideas and will need the community to share their feedback and ideas to help design these spaces with us.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630744608/projects/rtstreets/53d9f06f-f2d8-44ec-b2ac-9fd7a29858f7.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Phase 1 Concept Designs:We have draft concept designs for Railton Road (north), Rattray Road and Dalberg Road within the LTN. We would develop and implement these, along with other locations, in phases depending on the outcome of the consultation. There will be further engagement for the LTN filter locations in the coming months.View High-Res Designs.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630875047/projects/rtstreets/4ed7458b-2346-4067-9c60-70a18110a9a6.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630875085/projects/rtstreets/5b85f422-31c2-460d-965a-a3b3a993e9b7.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630875123/projects/rtstreets/05ddfefa-68e2-45b5-be27-3068cc890b29.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Your Streets, Your Way:The <a href="https://urbangrowth.london/competition/">Your Streets, Your Way</a> competition looked to harness the creativity of residents by asking them to transform their local environment. The competition sought a community-led vision to improve the borough for both people and the planet. In Railton, three locations were selected that community members were asked to submit design proposals for:<ul><li>Somerleyton Passage</li><li>Roupell Park</li><li>St Matthew&rsquo;s Road (withdrawn due to low submissions)</li></ul>The winning designs are now being developed, with construction intended to commence from winter this year.Street Audits:We&rsquo;re working to reduce traffic on our streets and also improve the experience of travelling around neighbourhoods for people from every walk of life. To help us get started we are reviewing all the streets within our Low Traffic Neighbourhoods&rsquo; (LTNs) against a set of key indicators such as accessibility, lighting, cycle parking and seating. We have also run three digital consultations to help us shape proposals, these are:1) <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrixtonlnmap.commonplace.is%2Fcomments&data=04%7C01%7CJMarston%40lambeth.gov.uk%7Cc267a2d50e3e49fe768c08d961917596%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637648099628755252%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=UM2GKLbp9pJ9Wsr49ZywAWc8GwFjXLqV3MZ9A82ftpo%3D&reserved=0">Brixton Liveable Neighbourhood&nbsp;</a>2) <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flambethtransportcovidresponsemap.commonplace.is%2Fcomments&data=04%7C01%7CJMarston%40lambeth.gov.uk%7Cc267a2d50e3e49fe768c08d961917596%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C637648099628765216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=fKhDvkQT8DJk67Lgt7A3p3Tg1NqAIfoHVjCWrkkDGxA%3D&reserved=0">LB Lambeth Covid-19 response</a>3) <a href="https://rtstreets.commonplace.is/proposals/what-youve-told-us-so-far">Railton LTN</a>We have provided a snapshot in the report below of some of the main issues and ideas you have identified to help us improve our streets from the commonplace consultations. We will be using this data, along with conversations and correspondence carried out as part of community engagement work during and before this consultation, to bring together a list of improvements for all our LTN areas, regardless of traffic filters, which will be built in 2022.<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RailtonConsult"></a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630075999/projects/rtstreets/e02294ed-6390-4b32-b78b-45428ef40bc1.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii">

We know that we need to do more than simply change the road layout to support people to walk and cycle.

Support for Walking, Wheeling and Cycling

Other measures we have taken within the Railton LTN:<ul><li>Pedestrian training delivered at St Jude&#39;s C.E Primary school, providing children with the knowledge and skills needed for independent journeys to and from school.</li><li>Behaviour change engagement delivered at St Jude&rsquo;s C.E Primary school, raising awareness around active modes of transport and encouraging safer walking, cycling and scooting.</li><li>Cycle Confident delivered Level 1 Bikeability traini <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_1600/v1630076895/projects/rtstreets/204c9df3-bad7-484a-8bc2-61ebdc1ae379.jpg"></a> ng to St Jude&#39;s C.E Primary school in June 2021.</li><li>Numerous Dr Bike Sessions within the Railton LTN, providing experienced mechanics and free bike services to those within or travelling through the area.</li><li>Free cycle training is available to everyone that lives within the area and can be booked via Lambeth&rsquo;s <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/cycling-walking">active travel page.</a></li></ul><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RailtonConsult"></a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630076895/projects/rtstreets/204c9df3-bad7-484a-8bc2-61ebdc1ae379.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii">

How we will progress following the consultation period.

Transparency and Decision Making

Following this consultation, a decision report will be prepared for the Railton LTN. The report will collate monitoring data on a range of indicators, including traffic levels and air quality, as well all community feedback gathered both prior to and during the consultation. Any objections to the traffic orders that are the legal basis for the schemes will be presented to the decision maker with a suggested response.The decision will be whether to make the scheme permanent, to modify or to remove the scheme and any associated works needed for doing so. Due to the nature of the decision, this will be taken by our joint cabinet members for Sustainable Transport, Environment and Clean Air. <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RailtonConsult"></a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1630077778/projects/rtstreets/71eb2f72-b90b-425a-a39f-0e4b0686e1a9.jpg" />

Have your say...

The quickest way to share your views is through our <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RailtonConsult">online survey</a> . - SURVEY NOW CLOSED.Alongside the survey we are also running a series of targeted activities:<li>Youth engagement</li> <li>Walk arounds with Tenants and Resident Organisations</li> <li>Targeted focus groups with disabled people run by pan-disability, mobility charity Transport for All</li> <li>Drop-ins at local community centres</li> <li>Supporting market research</li>Need a hand filling out the survey? We’ll be out and about at the times below to help you fill out the survey if you don’t have access to the internet or have a quick question. Plus, we’ve teamed up with free repairs service Dr Bike and Cycle Confident who’ll be offering free training for 4-7 year olds. If your bike or your little ones&#39; cycling skills are a little rusty, come down for a free session! <li>08/09/2021 3.30pm-5.30pm Herne Place </li> <li>18/09/2021 12pm-2pm St Matthew&#39;s Estate </li> <li>29/09/2021 9am-11am Railton Rd x Marcus Garvey </li> <li>07/10/2021 9am-11am The junction of Coldharbour Lane and Shakespeare Road (Loughborough Junction end) </li>

About the Railton low traffic neighbourhood

The Railton Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) was introduced to reduce traffic volumes. By reducing traffic in the area we can achieve the priorities of our Transport Strategy including to:<ul><li>Improve road safety for all users</li><li>Encourage travel in healthier, more active ways</li><li>Improve air quality</li><li>Support the local economy and placemaking</li></ul>We all need to take bold action to reduce car journeys to clean up the air in Lambeth and to cut carbon emissions in response to the climate crisis that we are facing.How and where was the Railton Low Traffic Neighbourhood introduced?Planters, signage and ANPR cameras were used to create a series of 7 traffic filters and 3 no entry signs across the area, introduced from June 2020.Traffic filters stop motor vehicles cutting through an area. However individuals walking, cycling and wheeling can still pass through, as can the emergency services and refuse vehicles. All destinations within an LTN remain accessible by motor vehicle although the route to each destination may change.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1647337001/projects/vxgxndjrouc4zgljbxmw.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><a href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-customer-assets/rtstreets/LowTraffic_Railton.pdf">Download a PDF of this map.</a>Watch our film on understanding the LTNS:&nbsp; <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xOrQHOErTWo"></iframe>&nbsp;

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1647943733/projects/ge43dg8an2jjvgpd3frn.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">The wider context:<a href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/pl_Lambeth_Transport_Strategy_2019.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lambeth&rsquo;s 2019 Transport Strategy</a> sets out the priorities for the local transport network:Sustainable Growth: As we recover from the pandemic, transport has a critical role to play in enabling the new homes we need and in ensuring that Lambeth continues to thrive with the creation of new jobs and investment in our borough. We need to ensure this recovery and growth is not car-led.Inclusive and Accessible: Many of our roads have been designed without considering the needs of people who aren&rsquo;t drivers. This includes our many young people travelling to local schools, disabled people and older people who can no longer drive. We need to make it easier and more comfortable for people walking, wheeling and cycling and prioritise road space for those who rely on their vehicles.Efficient and Connected: We know we have limited space and as we plan for the future, we need quick and reliable routes to travel around Lambeth.Active and Safe: Transport is both a cause and a potential solution to serious public health issues. By discouraging through motor traffic on local streets we can reduce the amount of road danger, reduce the risk of poor health due to exposure to poor air quality and encourage people to incorporate more exercise into their daily routine.Clean Air and Carbon Neutral: We need to move swiftly towards carbon neutrality by 2030 to respond to the climate emergency we face. In 2021, Lambeth&rsquo;s citizen&rsquo;s assembly published recommendations for all in the borough to tackle the climate emergency. The recommendations for transport were:<ul><li>To reduce the number of journeys made using private vehicles</li><li>Organisations across the borough should encourage and enable cycling through development of better cycle routes and cycle storage. Lambeth Council should co-ordinate this.</li><li>Businesses and other organisations in the borough need to take full responsibility to immediately start operating with green transport methods. This includes the Council and their fleet of business vehicles.</li><li>Lambeth Council should work together with all other key transport actors, and representatives of vulnerable groups, to ensure more vulnerable groups can be supported when any changes to transport in the borough are introduced.</li></ul>

Information on how the Railton filters are being upgraded over 2022.

What's happening now?

What is happening now?

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1647944180/projects/n7qmhhaph5ysohzp7uja.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">The Railton LTN is going to become a permanent scheme within the area. The current planters and signage are temporary and will be replaced with a series of different permanent features. These features will be built in phases, across the area.&nbsp;Filter Upgrades:Construction on the first phase of filter upgrades will begin in spring 2022. Phase 1 locations are Atlantic Road, Rattray Road and Jelf/ Dalberg Road.The details of the changes are:<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1647944215/projects/p9aunvrxojfnackdattv.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Atlantic Road:&nbsp;<ul><li>Carriage narrowing&nbsp;</li><li>De-paving and possible SUD area&nbsp;</li><li>New seating and cycle parking introduced&nbsp;</li><li>Raised table crossing with new surface&nbsp;</li><li>Tactile paving introduced at crossing points</li><li>Bespoke Street Furniture outlined below</li></ul>&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1647944234/projects/aqxgtrbzosdmx824cy2a.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Rattray Road:&nbsp;<ul><li>New paved buildout, narrowing carriageways&nbsp;</li><li>De-paving and possible SUD area&nbsp;</li><li>Crossing with concrete imprint&nbsp;</li><li>Tactile paving introduced at crossing points</li></ul>&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1647944248/projects/ldgntpvlxeotqoxxwqal.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Jelf/ Dalberg Road:&nbsp;<ul><li>New paved buildout, narrowing carriageways&nbsp;</li><li>De-paving and possible SUD area&nbsp;</li><li>Crossing with concrete imprint&nbsp;</li><li>Tactile paving introduced at crossing points</li></ul>The second phase of works in other locations is subject to further engagement and co-design in the summer of 2022.Street Audits:We know that traffic filters are not the only infrastructure needed to make our streets better for walking and cycling. We are running targeted sessions with specific user groups to understand what other measures are needed to improve the walking and cycling experience.The final list of measures is still being developed but could include:<ul><li id="isPasted">More accessible crossing points</li><li>Removal of street clutter (e.g. posts, railings and other obstructions)</li><li>Signage to help visitors get around</li><li>Re-surfacing</li><li>Seating and places to rest</li><li>Play features</li><li>Street art</li><li>Improved lighting</li><li>Extend CCTV coverage</li><li>Trees and planting</li></ul>

Information on the Railton LTN monitoring process and data.

Cycling on Railton Road

Data: monitoring and consultation

Railton LTN has followed Lambeth&rsquo;s <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/better-fairer-lambeth/projects/low-traffic-neighbourhoods-monitoring-strategy">LTN monitoring strategy</a> and gone through two stages of monitoring and a public consultation. We know changes to roads take time to settle in, so we need to monitor in stages to see how travel behaviour changes over time.&nbsp;The monitoring considered traffic counts, air quality, public transport and emergency service journey times and community feedback. The stages are outlined below:Temporary Traffic Order<ul><li>Stage 1 Monitoring</li></ul>Experimental Traffic Order<ul><li>Objection Period (6 months)</li><li>Stage 2 Monitoring</li><li>Consultation (5 weeks)</li></ul>Permanent Traffic Order<ul><li>Stage 3 Monitoring</li><li>Filter design engagement</li></ul>The primary objective of the scheme was to achieve a reduction in traffic considering both roads within and the boundaries of the area.&nbsp;The results of the monitoring are outlined here:<a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/low-traffic-neighbourhood-monitoring-reports/railton-low-traffic-neighbourhood-stage-one-monitoring-report">Stage 1</a><a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/low-traffic-neighbourhood-monitoring-reports/railton-ltn-stage-two-monitoring-report">Stage 2</a>&nbsp;Monitoring Summary:<ul><li>Motor vehicle traffic fell by 63 per cent inside the LTN and by 18 per cent when including boundary roads.&nbsp;</li><li>It fell by 67 per cent on Shakespeare Road and by around 3,000 cars per day on Railton Road.</li><li>Cycling rates were high before the LTN and have stayed that way. But on Railton Road they have nearly doubled, increasing by 92 per cent.</li></ul>&nbsp;Consultation:Lambeth Council launched a consultation for the Railton LTN on September 6th, 2021 for a period of 5 weeks up to 11th October.The consultation was open to any organisation and any member of the public who wished to provide a response. The primary response channels available during the consultation were:<ul><li>An online survey (residents could request a paper copy with free post return envelope)</li><li>Telephone surveys undertaken by a market research agency with a representative sample of&nbsp;residents living within the area</li><li>Email correspondence</li><li>Council staff being available on-street to help residents and visitors to the area complete the survey on tablet, provide paper copies of the survey, or answer quick questions.&nbsp;</li><li>Youth engagement</li><li>Street audits with disabled people, run by Transport for All (a pan-disability, mobility charity)</li><li>Street activation events to gather feedback on permanent space ideas.</li></ul>Response:<ul><li>Online consultation survey form: 2,928&nbsp;</li><li>Representative telephone polling: 192&nbsp;</li><li>Email correspondences: 395&nbsp;</li></ul>Total: 3,515Results:<ul class="decimal_type"><li>53.8% agree &lsquo;the LTN it is a positive change&rsquo;</li><li>53.5% agree &lsquo;the LTN has made it feel safer using the street in the day&rsquo;&nbsp;</li><li>53.0% agree &lsquo;the LTN has made the area a better place to live and spend time&rsquo;</li><li>52.2% agree &lsquo;the LTN has made it easier to cycle/ use an adapted cycle or mobility scooter&rsquo;</li><li>47.3% agree &lsquo;the LTN has made it easier to walk/ use a walking aid/ wheelchair&rsquo;&nbsp;</li><li>45.6% agree &lsquo;the LTN has made it easier for me to make the trips I need to make&rsquo;</li><li>45.2% agree &lsquo;the LTN has made it easier for me to get to local shops and services&rsquo;</li><li>44.1% agree &lsquo;the LTN has made it feel safer using the street in the night&rsquo;&nbsp;</li><li>39.8% agree &lsquo;the LTN has made it easier for me to get to friends and family&rsquo;</li><li>39.0% agree &lsquo;the LTN has made me take fewer trips by car.&rsquo;<a href="#_msocom_1" id="_anchor_1" language="JavaScript" name="_msoanchor_1"></a>&nbsp;</li></ul>The monitoring has helped to inform amendments to the trial scheme and has led to the decision to build a permanent version of the scheme.&nbsp;Read:<a href="https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8023">Railton LTN Permanent Scheme Decision Report</a>

Check out the following documents

EqIA_RailtonDesignEngagement22.pdf

Information on wider improvements to the transport network in the local area

Wider Street Improvements

Wider street improvements

Healthy Street/ Bus Priority corridorsWe are currently working on proposals to improve conditions for walking, cycling and bus users for Coldharbour Lane, Tulse Hill and Dulwich road, some of our key objectives are to:<ol><li>Improve bus speeds along the route by simplifying junctions, ensuring bus lanes are free from parked cars and making sure bus stops are compliant with the latest standards.</li><li>Improve pedestrian experience by enhancing crossings on desire lines and making improvements to the public realm including planting and improved biodiversity, with the aim of connecting more communities through safe links for people to use.</li><li>Improve road safety by reducing traffic speeds, separating cyclists from motor vehicles where possible , and looking at how junctions can operate more efficiently to help the street feel safer for people who travel by sustainable methods.</li></ol>We will be sharing these designs with you later this year once we have carried outinitial development work.Street Audits:We know that traffic filters are not the only infrastructure needed to make our streets better for walking and cycling. We are running targeted sessions with specific user groups to understand what other measures are needed to improve the walking and cycling experience.The final list of measures is still being developed but could include:<ul><li>More accessible crossing points</li><li>Removal of street clutter (e.g. posts, railings and other obstructions)</li><li>Signage to help visitors get around</li><li>Re-surfacing</li><li>Seating and places to rest</li><li>Play features</li><li>Street art</li><li>Improved lighting</li><li>Extend CCTV coverage</li><li>Trees and planting</li></ul>In Railton, students from local primary schools St Judes and St Saviour&#39;s have helped contribute their ideas and hopes for the area. We have also been in contact with all other local schools and are hoping to engage with more students in the near future!

Projects co-designed by local people to improve places to spend time within the LTN.

Community Projects on Railton Road

Community projects in the LTN

Improving places in the LTN

Street Design Competition:The Your Streets, Your Way competition looked to harness the creativity of residents by asking them to transform their local environment. The competition sought a community-led vision to improve the borough for both people and the planet. In Railton, two locations were selected that community members were asked to submit design proposals for:<ul><li>Somerleyton Passage</li><li>St Matthew&rsquo;s Road (withdrawn due to low submissions)</li></ul>Somerleyton Passage:Somerleyton Passage was one of the locations for the Lambeth&rsquo;s Street Design competition, Your Streets Your Way, which was ran in 2021.&nbsp;The winning design for Somerleyton has been developed by InUse, ReUse in collaboration with the winner, local people and local collective &rsquo;81 Acts of Resistance&rsquo;. The design comprises of wooden seating, a book library, a stage and planters to bring create a space where the community can spend time, hold events and talk about big ideas.Read more about the <a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://www.inuse-reuse.co.uk/your-streets-your-way/somerleyton-passage">Somerleyton Design</a>.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1655102278/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/ljzdbivigpvqlv4busla.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="a person standing next to a wall with graffiti" data-uw-rm-ima="ai">Bespoke Street Furniture:Atlantic Road/ Railton Road have huge historical importance to the local area. We want to improve the street scene around Railton Road to create lively spaces that reflect rich local heritage and culture.&nbsp;We are working with local makers InUse, ReUse who have collaborated with the community to design bespoke street furniture to feature in the LTN upgrades. Participants undertook a four-week co-design course. The course involved a site visit, an introduction to design and sketching, an exploration of the history and heritage of the area and many design ideas.&nbsp;The final designs for a seating area and cycle storage have been created by the participants and have been manufactured by InUse, ReUse. The street furniture will be installed by the late Autumn.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1647962253/projects/spa3dyrdfveqmeqsvcuj.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="a street with buildings on either side" data-uw-rm-ima="ai">

Find out how Lambeth is supporting active travel

Ferndale Road, Brixton Road Junction

Support for walking and cycling

To ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident using the new infrastructure, Lambeth continues to support residents to take up walking and cycling:<ul><li>Free cycle training, cycle parking and support for community events is available to everyone that lives within the area and can be booked via <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/cycling-walking">Lambeth&rsquo;s active travel page</a>.</li><li>Pedestrian training delivered at St Jude&#39;s C.E Primary school, providing children with the knowledge and skills needed for independent journeys to and from school.</li><li>Behaviour change engagement delivered at St Jude&rsquo;s C.E Primary school, raising awareness around active modes of transport and encouraging safer walking, cycling and scooting.</li><li>Cycle Confident delivered Level 1 Bikeability training to St Jude&#39;s C.E Primary school in June 2021.</li><li>Numerous Dr Bike Sessions within the Railton LTN, providing experienced mechanics and free bike services to those within or travelling through the area.</li><li>Road Danger Awareness Theatre offered to all primary schools and secondary schools in Lambeth. The aim is to raise awareness around the health and environmental benefits of active travel and awareness around road danger.</li><li>Scooter training also will be offered to all primary schools after Easter</li></ul>

Read or download the most recent correspondences

Correspondences 

Read or download the most recent correspondences

Community MeetingsJuly 2021:&nbsp;Thursday 29th July 2021 @6pm,&nbsp; <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGE3MmI5MDUtZjQ1MC00NjYxLWE4N2YtNzE1NzE3OWU1ZjQw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c4f22780-485f-4507-af4a-60a971d6f7fe%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22dea1ad3b-b5ab-4303-b8ff-15c5433f13a9%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a">Question and Answer Session</a> - Click to watch the sessionJune 2021:Wednesday 23rd June,18:00- 19:00 @6pm,&nbsp; <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGJkMDg5MjMtZWViYi00NzJkLWI2MGMtYzhlMzAxMzNlMjk2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c4f22780-485f-4507-af4a-60a971d6f7fe%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22dea1ad3b-b5ab-4303-b8ff-15c5433f13a9%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a">Question and Answer Session</a> &nbsp; -Click to watch the session backMay 2021:Tuesday 25th May, 18:00- 19:00 @6pm,&nbsp; <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTM4YTY4ODQtYjViZC00MWY5LWExOTktODJjZjI3NWNiMTFj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c4f22780-485f-4507-af4a-60a971d6f7fe%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22dea1ad3b-b5ab-4303-b8ff-15c5433f13a9%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a">Question and Answer Session</a> &nbsp; -Click to watch the session backApril 2021:Tuesday 27th April 2021 @6pm,&nbsp; <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTkzOTBkNWUtNDA2Yy00M2E0LWJlNmMtZmNlMWQxMDY2Y2E5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c4f22780-485f-4507-af4a-60a971d6f7fe%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22dea1ad3b-b5ab-4303-b8ff-15c5433f13a9%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&btype=a&role=a">Question and Answer Session</a> &nbsp; -Click to watch the session back Letter Drops&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/c_limit,w_1024/v1591618028/projects/rtstreets/65fdce41-7149-4575-8183-f76b3d053131.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> <ul><li>4th February 2020, we sent a letter and a flyer to around 22 thousand households and businesses in the BLN area to inform them about the start of engagement exercise</li><li>5th June 2020, we sent a letter to all households and businesses in the Railton area to inform them about the upcoming changes to the road layout as part of the Covid-19 transport response.</li><li>13th June 2020, we visited local businesses and delivered a letter to inform them about the upcoming changes to the road layout as part of the Covid-19 transport response.</li><li>22nd June 2020, we sent an updated letters with details of the proposals and how they will be enforced</li><li>23rd Dec 2020, we sent an update letter with further details of scheme <a href="http:// https://twitter.com/lambeth_council "></a></li><li><a href="http:// https://twitter.com/lambeth_council "></a> June 2021, we sent a flyer to all residents providing a detailed map of where traffic filters are located <a href="http:// https://www.instagram.com/futurebrixton/ "></a></li></ul>NewsletterFollow the project news and update section&nbsp; <a href="https://rtstreets.commonplace.is/news">here&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://rtstreets.commonplace.is/news">https://rtstreets.commonplace.is/news</a>

Have your say on the design of the Shakespeare Road traffic filter upgrade.

Shakespeare Road reimagined

Shakespeare Road

The Shakespeare Road design aims to create a space for the community where people can gather, play and rest. The main features of the design are:<ul><li>Colourful resurfacing of the road</li><li>A mini square with seating</li><li>Community book swap</li><li>Activity space for workshops, performances and outdoor activities</li><li>Murals which reflect the local area</li><li>Cycle parking and hangars</li><li>Planting and trees to help tackle climate change</li><li>Kerbs to guide visually impaired people&nbsp;</li><li>Drop kerbs for wheelchair users/ people with buggies</li><li>Lighting under the bridge</li></ul> <h4 id="isPasted">Come along to share your ideas in person:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li><div data-spec="address-view-venue-name" id="isPasted">St Vincent&#39;s Centre, Brixton</div><div data-spec="address-view-address">Talma Road, London, England, SW2 1AS</div></li><li>Wednesday 29 June</li><li>from 3.30 PM to 7.30 PM</li><li>Follow the link for more information about the event: <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344150813347" id="isPasted">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344150813347</a></li></ul><video class="fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable" controls="" style="max-width:1000px;" width="100%"><source src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/video/upload/v1654624561/projects/rtstreets/Shakespeare_Road..mp4">&nbsp;Your browser does not support the video tag.</video> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1653561854/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/mv5y7wrmq6q2tegq921n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1654859997/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/lar3of3rnlo3likjdj5a.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1654860046/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/t1xkfb0dmgvawl7ikxig.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">

Have your say on the design of the Railton Road traffic filter upgrades close to Herne Hill.

Railton Road South

The Railton Road South design aims to highlight the green space that is already there and celebrate the many young people who pass through on their way to school. The main features of the design are:<ul><li>Extended green space</li><li>Narrowing of the road which maintains space for a bus to pass through</li><li>&lsquo;play on the way&rsquo; equipment for young people</li><li>More planting and trees to help tackle climate change</li><li>Moved footway, away from the road and into the green space</li><li>Kerbs to guide visually impaired people</li><li>Drop kerbs for wheelchair users/ people with buggies</li></ul> <h4 id="isPasted">Come along to share your ideas in person:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li><div data-spec="address-view-venue-name">St Vincent&#39;s Centre, Brixton</div><div data-spec="address-view-address">Talma Road, London, England, SW2 1AS</div></li><li>Wednesday 29 June</li><li>from 3.30 PM to 7.30 PM</li><li>Follow the link for more information about the event: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344150813347">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344150813347</a></li></ul><video class="fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable" controls="" style="max-width:1000px;" width="100%"><source src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/video/upload/v1655393608/projects/rtstreets/Railton_Road_NoVUTrees_compressed.mp4">&nbsp;Your browser does not support the video tag.</video><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1654859815/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/xfle5sedqvtdas01sqrr.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1654859833/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/inxee1muc2cnem9b2d3a.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1654859851/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/aajqfbwax8ta8yhhvww2.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">

Have your say on the design of the St Matthew's road traffic filter upgrade.

St Matthews Road

The St Matthew&rsquo;s Road design aims to create space between the key community hubs, the St Matthew&rsquo;s Tenants &amp; Resident association hall and Trinity Church. &nbsp;The main features of the design are:<ul><li>Greening with plants and trees to help tackle climate change.</li><li>Installing seating</li><li>Improving pavements for safety</li><li>Resurfacing the road</li><li>Kerbs to guide visually impaired users to safely cross the road</li><li>Drop kerbs provided for wheelchairs users and those using buggies</li></ul> <h4 id="isPasted">Come along to share your ideas in person:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li><div data-spec="address-view-venue-name" id="isPasted">Trinity Congregational Church, Saint Matthew&#39;s Road, London, England, SW2 1NF</div></li><li>Saturday 25 June</li><li>from 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM</li><li>Follow the link for more information about the event: <a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344162989767" id="isPasted">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/344162989767</a></li></ul><video class="fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable" controls="" style="max-width:1000px;" width="100%"><source src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/video/upload/v1654624618/projects/rtstreets/St_Mathews_Road.mp4">&nbsp;Your browser does not support the video tag.</video><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1654599208/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/le1m7e9c80qq4kbhmsuz.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1654859585/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/avld5ajnjl6kloimyrgj.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1654859614/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/efhbcile3vqq9cma2yq6.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">

View the designs for the traffic filter next to Marcus Garvey Way on Railton Road.

Marcus Garvey Way

Railton Road (Marcus Garvey Way)

The traffic filter is to the South of Atlantic Road on Railton Road. We will be making small adjustments to the existing furniture to upgrade the filter to permanent.This will include:<ul><li>Improved planting and trees to reduce flood risk</li><li>Carriageway raised to footway to create seamless crossing</li><li>New buildout to shorten crossing</li></ul>Although we are not currently looking to change this particular design we would still welcome feedback via the dedicated LTN inbox if you have any comments: <a href="mailto:lowtraffineighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk">lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;<div id="_com_2" language="JavaScript">&nbsp;</div>

Check out the designs:

Marcus Garvey Way Designs.pdf

Designing a permanent scheme

This document presents a summary of the Railton Low Traffic Neighbourhood collaborative design&nbsp;process - which took place between May 2022 and July 2022.&nbsp;Through this engagement&nbsp;we have&nbsp;been able to&nbsp;identify design improvements that are important to the local community&nbsp;and adapt design&nbsp;proposals&nbsp;with the feedback.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this report you will find: &nbsp;<ul><li>Key&nbsp;information&nbsp;on Lambeth&rsquo;s Transport Strategy and the Community Street Design engagement process.&nbsp;</li><li>Analysis of&nbsp;online&nbsp;Commonplace engagement&nbsp;where visitors were asked to give their opinions and suggestions through a survey.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The starting&nbsp;design proposal,&nbsp;key findings&nbsp;collected during the engagement activities and the&nbsp;final design proposal&nbsp;for each filter location.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Timetable and next steps. Please note this is subject to external&nbsp;factors&nbsp;and therefore may be subject to significant slippage. &nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:&nbsp;It is expected construction work will begin on site in March 2023. You can read the full decision report&nbsp;<a data-uw-rm-brl="pending" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" href="https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8255" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Surface Works:&nbsp;Our highways contractor, Ringway, will contact residents and businesses that are situated close to the works to provide more details of any temporary impacts while construction is carried out.&nbsp;Other works:Works for greening, art and street furniture will be commissioned by the Council. We will provide an update of these commissions in due course. &nbsp;

RLTN_Engagement_October2022.pdf

Be part of the Big Shift to greener and healthier travel around Lambeth

Lambeth’s Big Shift Programme 

Lambeth&rsquo;s Big Shift &ndash; December&nbsp; This December we have a lot of exciting new projects gearing up for the new year and opportunities for residents to get involved in projects they may have missed out on in 2023. If you would like to get involved contact us at <a href="mailto:bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk">bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk</a> for further information.&nbsp;&nbsp;Business Parklets&nbsp;&nbsp;The Business Parklet programme gives Lambeth businesses the opportunity to apply to convert a parking space in front of their premises into a parklet.Parklets can used for outdoor seating for trading, additional outdoor space, greening and much more.Businesses, private organisations, charities, schools and third sector can apply for a parklet. Individual businesses or groups of businesses may apply together.&nbsp;How it works:<ol><li>Complete business parklet expression of interest form - which includes submitting rough designs and a neighbourhood support form.&nbsp;</li><li>Shortlisting process by the Council</li><li>Apply for table and chairs/ pavement licence (where necessary)</li><li>Shortlisted businesses provide their detailed designs</li><li>Traffic order and relevant audits completed by Lambeth Council</li><li>Build</li><li>Businesses maintain the parklet through its lifespan and arrange removal when necessary.</li></ol>Costs payable by the business:<ul><li>Supply/leasing of the parklet platform &amp; installation. Parklets can come in various forms, sizes and materials so prices can also vary. Prices can start from &pound;5K and above.</li><li>Items such as planters, barriers and seating</li><li>Maintenance</li><li>Public Liability Insurance</li><li>Apply for a tables and chairs licence (where required)</li><li>Removal/replacement at the end of the parklet&rsquo;s life</li></ul>Paid by the council:<ul><li>Traffic Order costs&nbsp;</li><li>Road safety audit</li><li>Officer time</li><li>Signs and lines</li></ul>The opportunity to apply will be open until the 1st of April 2024 with two shortlisting windows on the 12 January and 1 April 2024.&nbsp;For information on shortlisting criteria and how to apply, visit <a href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/businessparklets">https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/businessparklets</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;For any questions please contact <a href="mailto:bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk">bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;<img border="0" width="601" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1701857017/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/kioqlmt0vqgsjpkbxm5p.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii" role="presentation" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Community Fund Parklets&nbsp;&nbsp;Applications for Community Fund Parklets are still open!&nbsp;Parklets provide opportunities for communities to design a space on their road to suit their needs. Parklets can provide spaces to grow your own vegetables, a space for children to play, or whatever you&rsquo;d like!&nbsp;To find out more about the application process, visit <a href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/community-parklet-scheme">https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/community-parklet-scheme</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lambeth Bus Days&nbsp;&nbsp;Lambeth Bus Days continue to be a big success with 50 pupils from local schools taking part last week.&nbsp;Bus Days are an activity set in partnership with Transport for London&#39;s Travel Mentoring Service, the Metropolitan Police Safer Transport Team and the bus company Arriva. Bus Days are designed to give children and young people with special needs (and other vulnerable potential passengers) extra confidence to enable them to travel independently and to make full use of London&rsquo;s bus network.&nbsp;The monthly sessions take place on a moving red London double-decker bus and feature scenarios covering personal and road safety. Passengers meet the driver and ticket inspectors and have the chance to practice coping with different type of issues that may come up when taking the bus. The police provide us with a team of about 8 officers for the day, Arriva provide the bus and driver, and we have two Travel Mentors from TfL to lead the sessions, plus the time of the Revenue Protection Inspectors who come on the bus.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Car Free Days&nbsp;&nbsp;After the success of the Big Shift Car Free Days over 2023, we are looking to extend the opportunity to everyone across the borough.&nbsp;Businesses, community groups or even a passionate individual can apply to hold a Big Shift Car Free Day in their area.&nbsp;Car Free Days aim to help reimagine an area away from a space solely dedicated to cars. This could be by allowing businesses to spill out into the road, providing more space for children to play or giving an opportunity to imagine redesigning the road entirely.&nbsp;If you are interested in a Car Free Day, email <a href="mailto:bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk">bigshift@lambeth.gov.uk</a> to receive an information document about the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dockless bays&nbsp;&nbsp;Lambeth Council is currently installing 191 new dockless bays across the borough for rental e-scooters and e-bikes. Once all the bays are installed, users will be required to park in these bays to enable active travel trips and reduce footway clutter.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fd%2Fedit%3Fmid%3D1FbWV3uJ-tR_bJSPB-JhQzy7gUKmwISw%26usp%3Dsharing&data=05%7C01%7CJRoberts%40lambeth.gov.uk%7Cf9e1bbd5fd3b44d79f8708dbf2753062%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C638370357352911558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zJDJNCoaUMuQDJYoT1AtUM1rKRQYZXSViLwYfHbPCLE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">View the dockless bay locations here</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;It will bring the total number to over 240 meaning that most residents will be able to reach a bay within a 5-minute walk. This forms part of a commitment in Lambeth&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/documents/s143755/Appendix%20A%20-%20Lambeths%20Kerbside%20Strategy.pdf" target="_blank">Kerbside Strategy</a> to expand the coverage of rental e-scooter and e-bike services across the whole borough. &nbsp;&nbsp;By January, rental e-scooters will be permitted for use in the south of Lambeth. They have been available for use in the north of the borough since Lambeth joined a trial scheme run by Transport for London and London Councils in July 2021. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The new bays are being installed through Experimental Traffic Orders. Residents who would like to participate in the consultation for the new bays can do so by visiting our&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsultation.appyway.com%2Flambeth%2Forder%2F77b84d51-215e-48ae-a7e3-1524f18c253f&data=05%7C01%7CJRoberts%40lambeth.gov.uk%7Cf9e1bbd5fd3b44d79f8708dbf2753062%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C638370357352911558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hYsRoaIkNUvy3oh2FVNm70UliEUTKz0J%2BC5hPWYCc2s%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">consultation page</a>. &nbsp;

As part of the permanent LTN improvements and Lambeth’s Kerbside Strategy, we are increasing the amount of green space on our streets.

More plants and trees coming soon!

As part of the permanent LTN improvements and Lambeth&rsquo;s Kerbside Strategy, we are increasing the amount of green space on our streets.&nbsp;Following the decision to make Railton LTN permanent, the Transport Strategy team carried out extensive engagement with the local community and stakeholders to upgrade the planters and signage used in the trial to more substantial permanent changes. Engagement took place between May and July 2022 and comprised a broad range of methods encompassing on-street, offline and online advertisement. More information on this process is provided in the <a href="https://rtstreets.commonplace.is/proposals/designing-a-permanent-scheme/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Engagement Summary Report</a>.&nbsp;Feedback received during the engagement period identified increased planting and greening as some of the main features requested to be included in the spaces around the modal filters. In order to make space for these features, and in line with Lambeth&rsquo;s Kerbside Strategy, a re-allocation of road space was required. &nbsp;For context, in Lambeth&rsquo;s Climate Action Plan (CAP) we committed to allocating 25% of the kerbside to support resilience to climate change. Lambeth&#39;s Kerbside Strategy sets out how we will achieve this. The strategy recognises that many households don&rsquo;t have access to outdoor space or a car and can&rsquo;t make use of the kerbside. Priority 2 of the strategy is &lsquo;Creating Places for People&rsquo; and we are delivering against this priority by converting parking bays into planting areas.&nbsp;You will notice some of the planting areas in Railton and Oval LTNs are not currently planted. This is because we are waiting for the planting season to arrive. The planting seasons runs approximately from September &ndash; April. If the plants are planted during the summer season, there is a risk they fail due to the extreme heat and lack of rainfall. These planting areas will be planted up when the planting season arrives in the Autumn.&nbsp;The images below are examples of completed planting in the Oval area.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1687958581/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/khnerjigs3dkbvu2i5wm.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" data-uw-rm-ima="ai-w"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1687958615/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/yuih5swgu9rpgrodvzlp.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" data-uw-rm-ima="ai-w">

Find out more about the permanent improvements and temporary diversion routes on Railton Road.

Construction work to begin at Railton Road!

UPDATE: Railton Road works to begin 6 November

As you may know, we have been delivering permanent improvement works across Railton LTN. The spaces around the modal filters at Atlantic Road, Marcus Garvey Way, Shakespeare Road and St Matthew&rsquo;s Road have transformed from signs and planters to places where people can sit and rest, whilst also benefitting from the additional greening and planting.&nbsp;The final location to undergo construction is Railton Road. You can view the plans on the drawings provided below.&nbsp;Construction work is due to begin from Monday 6 November and will last for approximately 6 weeks. Due to the nature of the site, dates may be subject to change however, we will inform you of any changes.A road closure will be in place on Railton Road between the following junctions:<ul><li>Railton Road / Herne Place&nbsp;</li><li>Railton Road / Hurst Street</li></ul>During construction, no access will be available through the area. The emergency services have been informed of the works (see diversion plan below).&nbsp;The 322 bus will operate on a diversion route via Effra Road / Morval Road / Dulwich Road (see diversion plan below).&nbsp;

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Construction work to begin at Railton Road!