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72Wembley Area Action Plan - Proposed Submission Version6 TransportEnsuring that streets and spaces are designedso that conflict between road users is reducedand vulnerable users are protectedRequiring appropriate cycling facilities, suchas parking, showers and storage, as part ofall major new developments andrefurbishments.Identifying new cycle routes and signageopportunities for commuting, leisure and localcycling tripsMaximising cycling investment in Wembleyfrom all sources.4.Providing a new pedestrian and cycle bridgeover the Metropolitan/Jubilee/Chiltern rail linesnear St David's Close to address existingdeficiencies.6.Enhanceexisting Increasing the provision ofsecure cycle parking and introducing a CycleHub within the area.7. Continue to progress feasibility work on theWestern FootbridgeMajor Event Related Activity6.49 Wembley Stadium is a world renownedcentre for sporting and other events regularlyattracting crowds of up to 90,000 spectators. Inaddition, other attractions take place at WembleyArena with a capacity of 12,500 attendees. Thearea around the Stadium and Arena is currentlysubject to major redevelopment including housing,shopping, leisure and commercial uses with furthersignificant development planned over the next10-20 years. Most travel to events is by publictransport but with crowds completing the last legof their journey on foot. 2,900 car parking spacesare provided on major event days and key eventscan attract as many as 450 coaches. A temporarytraffic and crowd management plan is activated onevent days and the partial completion of theStadium Access Corridor provides a tidal flow trafficsystem to be operated for vehicular travel to andfrom the North Circular Road.Picture 6.6 Event day coach parkingPicture 6.7 Event day crowds6.50 The key issues to be addressed includeensuring the safety and security of residents andvisitors alike, providing a high quality pedestrianenvironment, and managing car and coach accessand parking effectively. In many respects, asignificant amount has already been achievedincluding increased public transport capacity andaccess improvements at Wembley Park Stationand improvements for passengers queueing afterevents at Wembley Central and Wembley StadiumStations, improved access through the developmentof the White Horse bridge linking the Stadium toWembley town centre, and better vehicular accessto and from the North Circular Road. However,there are still concerns over matters such as coachaccess and parking, maintenance and improvementof pedestrian facilities and crossings; maintenanceand enhancement of the public realm; and providing