STREETSCAPE GUIDANCE
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HOME INTRODUCTION PART A A vision for London’s streets PART B From strategy to delivery PART C New measures for new challenges PART D Balancing priorities PART F Appendix PART E Physical design and materials SECTION 6 Introduction SECTION 7 High quality footways SECTION 8 Carriageways SECTION 9 Crossings SECTION 10 Kerbside activity SECTION 11 Footway amenities SECTION 12 Safety and functionality SECTION 13 Street environment SECTION 14 Transport interchanges Streetscape Guidance Contents INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background ....................................... 01 1.2 What is Streetscape Guidance?.......... 02 1.3 Who is Streetscape Guidance for?..... 03 1.4 How should I use the document?...... 03 1.5 How is the document relevant to my work? ..................................... 04 1.6 How do I collaborate?....................... 05 1.7 Engagement and approvals................ 06 1.8 How and when should I engage with TfL? .......................................... 06 1.9 What is the Streetscape Design Review Group?.................................. 07 1.10 Do I require approval?........................ 08 PART A A vision for London’s streets 2.1 Planning for the future....................... 10 2.2 The Mayor’s Transport Strategy......... 12 2.3 The Roads Task Force........................ 12 2.4 Creating common understanding through Street Types......................... 13 2.5 Street design principles...................... 15 PART B From strategy to delivery 3.1 Bringing it all together........................ 18 3.2 A bold new approach......................... 20 3.3 Enhancing a cultural heart.................. 22 3.4 Changing the purpose of the street.... 24 3.5 Rebalancing user needs...................... 26 3.6 Reversing a gyratory........................... 28 3.7 Simplifying a junction......................... 30 3.8 Making the most of constrained space ............................................... 32 3.9 Facilitating local businesses............... 34 3.10 Good ordinary................................... 36 3.11 Accommodating all users.................. 38 3.12 Reflecting local character................... 40 3.13 Rebranding a town centre.................. 42 PART C New measures for new challenges 4.1 Encouraging innovation and creativity.47 4.2 Trials and tests ................................. 49 4.3 Infrastructure and assets fit for the future .......................................... 50 4.4 Making more efficient and flexible use of space ..................................... 52 4.5 Intelligent systems and management.54 4.6 Changing behaviour and enabling different choices................................ 54 PART D Balancing priorities 3.14 Ensuring good design......................... 44 5.1 Accommodating movement.............. 57 5.2 Understanding competing demands.. 57 5.3 Recognising place.............................. 58 5.4 Function, performance and form....... 59 5.5 Facilitating place................................ 61
HOME INTRODUCTION PART A A vision for London’s streets PART B From strategy to delivery PART C New measures for new challenges PART D Balancing priorities PART F Appendix PART E Physical design and materials SECTION 6 Introduction SECTION 7 High quality footways SECTION 8 Carriageways SECTION 9 Crossings SECTION 10 Kerbside activity SECTION 11 Footway amenities SECTION 12 Safety and functionality SECTION 13 Street environment SECTION 14 Transport interchanges Streetscape Guidance Contents PART E Physical design and materials 6 Introduction 7 High quality footways 7.1 Vision ............................................... 67 7.2 Footway materials............................. 67 7.3 Interfaces and transitions.................. 80 7.4 Footway crossovers........................... 83 7.5 Inspection covers.............................. 85 7.6 Smoke vents ..................................... 93 7.7 Kerbs ................................................ 94 8 Carriageways 8.1 Vision ............................................. 103 8.2 Carriageway materials...................... 103 8.3 Road markings ................................. 109 8.4 Cycle infrastructure......................... 113 8.5 Bus lanes ......................................... 121 8.6 Median strips/central reservations... 123 9 Crossings 9.1 Introduction.................................... 129 9.2 Tactile paving .................................. 129 9.3 Controlled crossings........................ 141 9.4 Uncontrolled crossings.................... 154 9.5 Traffic signals and controller cabinets..164 9.6 Grade-separated pedestrian crossings ......................................... 167 9.7 Subways.......................................... 169 9.8 Pedestrian and cycle bridges............ 171 9.9 Road bridges.................................... 172 9.10 Road underpasses and bridges over roads .............................................. 174 10 Kerbside activity 10.1 Vision ............................................. 177 10.2 Parking and loading bays.................. 177 10.3 Motorcycle parking.......................... 185 10.4 Parking control equipment............... 187 10.5 Electric vehicle charging points......... 188 10.6 Bus stop environments.................... 188 10.7 Coach facilities................................ 198 11 Footway amenities 11.1 Vision ............................................. 201 11.2 Footway zones................................ 203 11.3 Working with businesses.................. 211 11.4 Colour of street furniture................. 216 11.5 Cycle parking ................................... 217 11.6 Cycle hire docking stations.............. 222 11.7 Seats .............................................. 228 11.8 Art ................................................. 232 11.9 Bins ................................................. 233 11.10 Letter and pouch boxes................... 238 11.11 Telephone boxes.............................. 239 11.12 Pedestrian wayfinding...................... 243 12 Safety and functionality 12.1 Traffic signs..................................... 247 12.2 Bollards and low level traffic signs... 251 12.3 Street name plates........................... 256 12.4 Barrier free footways....................... 258 12.5 Barriers ........................................... 259 + 12.6 Utility cabinets................................ 260 12.7 Feeder pillars................................... 261 12.8 Variable message signs.................... 263 12.9 Environmental monitoring equipment.266 12.10 Roadside cameras and CCTV........... 267 12.11 Planned events infrastructure.......... 271 13 Street environment 13.1 Street environment.......................... 273 13.2 Growing a greener London............... 273 13.3 Keeping London dry......................... 283 13.4 Lighting the way............................... 293 13.5 Leftover spaces................................ 303 13.6 Pocket parks.................................... 307 14 Transport interchanges 14.1 Vision ............................................. 312 14.2 Street interchanges.......................... 312 14.3 Transport mode specific design considerations ............................... 315 14.4 Rail interchanges.............................. 316 14.5 On-highway bus station interchanges.317 14.6 Tram interchanges........................... 318 14.7 London River Services interchanges. 320 14.8 Taxi ranks......................................... 321 14.9 Cycle parking hubs........................... 323 PART F Appendix 15.1 List of references............................. 326 15.2 List of revisions ............................... 331
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HOME<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
PART A<br />
A vision for London’s streets<br />
PART B<br />
From strategy to delivery<br />
PART C<br />
New measures for new challenges<br />
PART D<br />
Balancing priorities<br />
PART F<br />
Appendix<br />
PART E<br />
Physical design and materials<br />
SECTION 6<br />
Introduction<br />
SECTION 7<br />
High quality footways<br />
SECTION 8<br />
Carriageways<br />
SECTION 9<br />
Crossings<br />
SECTION 10<br />
Kerbside activity<br />
SECTION 11<br />
Footway amenities<br />
SECTION 12<br />
Safety and functionality<br />
SECTION 13<br />
Street environment<br />
SECTION 14<br />
Transport interchanges<br />
Streetscape Guidance<br />
Contents<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
1.1 Background ....................................... 01<br />
1.2 What is Streetscape Guidance?.......... 02<br />
1.3 Who is Streetscape Guidance for?..... 03<br />
1.4 How should I use the document?...... 03<br />
1.5 How is the document relevant<br />
to my work? ..................................... 04<br />
1.6 How do I collaborate?....................... 05<br />
1.7 Engagement and approvals................ 06<br />
1.8 How and when should I engage<br />
with TfL? .......................................... 06<br />
1.9 What is the Streetscape Design<br />
Review Group?.................................. 07<br />
1.10 Do I require approval?........................ 08<br />
PART A<br />
A vision for London’s streets<br />
2.1 Planning for the future....................... 10<br />
2.2 The Mayor’s Transport Strategy......... 12<br />
2.3 The Roads Task Force........................ 12<br />
2.4 Creating common understanding<br />
through Street Types......................... 13<br />
2.5 Street design principles...................... 15<br />
PART B<br />
From strategy to delivery<br />
3.1 Bringing it all together........................ 18<br />
3.2 A bold new approach......................... 20<br />
3.3 Enhancing a cultural heart.................. 22<br />
3.4 Changing the purpose of the street.... 24<br />
3.5 Rebalancing user needs...................... 26<br />
3.6 Reversing a gyratory........................... 28<br />
3.7 Simplifying a junction......................... 30<br />
3.8 Making the most of constrained<br />
space ............................................... 32<br />
3.9 Facilitating local businesses............... 34<br />
3.10 Good ordinary................................... 36<br />
3.11 Accommodating all users.................. 38<br />
3.12 Reflecting local character................... 40<br />
3.13 Rebranding a town centre.................. 42<br />
PART C<br />
New measures for new challenges<br />
4.1 Encouraging innovation and creativity.47<br />
4.2 Trials and tests ................................. 49<br />
4.3 Infrastructure and assets fit for<br />
the future .......................................... 50<br />
4.4 Making more efficient and flexible<br />
use of space ..................................... 52<br />
4.5 Intelligent systems and management.54<br />
4.6 Changing behaviour and enabling<br />
different choices................................ 54<br />
PART D<br />
Balancing priorities<br />
3.14 Ensuring good design......................... 44 5.1 Accommodating movement.............. 57<br />
5.2 Understanding competing demands.. 57<br />
5.3 Recognising place.............................. 58<br />
5.4 Function, performance and form....... 59<br />
5.5 Facilitating place................................ 61
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