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Wembley Area Action Plan - Proposed Submission Version71Transport 66.43 New cycling infrastructure should be safeand attractive to cycle users with varying levels ofconfidence and experience. Bikes and pedestrianstravel at very different speeds and have conflictingpriorities, and there should be clear differentiationof cycle and pedestrian space. Therefore, shareduse routes, where cyclists and pedestrians sharethe same off-carriage way route withoutsegregation, will not normally be appropriate.6.44 Wembley’s industrial estate attracts heavygood vehicles (HGVs) which are a particular threatto cyclists’ safety, accounting for half of all cyclistdeaths in London. Given that a primary function ofthe industrial estate is circulation and parking ofHGV traffic, further work is needed to assess thesuitability of cycle routes through the industrialarea. Cycle routes are unlikely to be appropriateunless there is a segregated, protected cycle-onlyfacility with cyclists given priority in space and timeat junctions.6.45 All routes which affect cyclists should bedesigned in line with prevailing best practiceguidance. In particular, cycle lanes and junctionimprovements should address the vulnerability ofcyclists through segregation and protection frommajor road traffic.6.46 The council will work in partnership with keystakeholders, such as TfL, cycling groups anddevelopers, to deliver and promote cyclinginitiatives. This includes creating effective locallinks to key destinations such as open spaces, towncentres and strategic cycling corridors. Developerswill be required to integrate the needs of cyclistsinto the design of their schemes and provide cycleparking in line with London Plan policies. Thecouncil will liaise with TfL to increase the provisionof secure public cycle parking at Wembley Park,Wembley Stadium and Wembley Central stations.Wembley regeneration area was identified as apotential Cycle Hub within the TfL Brent BikingBorough programme. Cycle Hubs are locationsthat have potential to increase cycling levels, andcan be a focus for cycling investment andinitiatives. The council will continue to promoteWembley as an area suitable for a Cycle Hub.Where appropriate, cycle hire initiatives will besupported. and options for a public cycle hirescheme, such as the Central London scheme, couldalso be considered.6.47 Although some improvements to pedestrianand cycle facilities have taken place, there are stillbarriers to movement across the main rail lineswhich bound the eastern part of the area. A studyinto additional bridge crossings recommended abridge over the railway lines (Underground andChiltern) near St David's Close to overcome existingdeficiencies as it was both feasible and offeredsubstantial connectivity benefits by linking greenspaces, for example from Fryent Country Parkthrough at Chalkhill to development sites andprovides a strategic link between existing and futurefootpaths along the River Brent and WealdstoneBrook. This proposed bridge is shown on theProposals Map 6.2, and a plan showing the landtake required to support this improvement is shownin Appendix C.6.48 To ensure Wembley is a legible destinationfor visitors and tourists, the area will be made moreaccessible to pedestrians and cyclists throughimprovements to signage; particularly to localattractions, open spaces, cycle routes and canal.WEM 17Walking and CyclingMeasures The council will seek to implementto encourage walking and cycling by: are:1. Allowing shared surfaces in low traffickedareas in the new urban quarter close to theStadium.2. Promote Prioritising space for pedestrians,cyclists and public transport users inWembleythetraditional town centre andreducing the proportion of through traffic usingroutes through Wembley the town centre inways that maintain capacity for vehicles on thewider network.5.Ensuring e that any junction/ highwayimprovements and new streets are designedto prioritise take due account of pedestrian/cycle access, convenience and ease ofmovement, and the need to ensure a highquality public realm.3. Provide exclusively pedestrian streets inlocations with the heaviest footfall, and restrictservicing to early morning only.