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HOME INTRODUCTION PART A A vision for London’s streets PART B From strategy to delivery PART C New measures for new challenges PART D Balancing priorities PART F Appendix PART E Physical design and materials SECTION 6 Introduction SECTION 7 High quality footways SECTION 8 Carriageways SECTION 9 Crossings SECTION 10 Kerbside activity SECTION 11 Footway amenities SECTION 12 Safety and functionality SECTION 13 Street environment SECTION 14 Transport interchanges Streetscape Guidance [Part E – Physical design and materials] Transport interchanges 320 14.7 London River Services interchanges The road network and London Underground stations are often adjacent to a number of our piers, including Victoria Embankment adjacent to Blackfriars, Embankment and Westminster piers, and New Ferry Approach and Pier Road serving the Woolwich Ferry terminals. The design of the public realm in these locations generally requires minimal alterations to standard arrangements. For most pier locations, the majority of the supporting infrastructure is provided off the highway and on the river. Figure 312: London River Services’ totem and ticket kiosk Off highway infrastructure includes walkways, waiting rooms and boarding ramps on floating pontoons. Design guidance for these components is detailed in our London River Services: River Infrastructure Guidelines (2014). Highway provision is generally limited to a single free-standing ticket kiosk, overhead pier signage, free-standing poster frame units and a Legible London wayfinding totem. Ticket kiosk • Ticket kiosks should be located in close proximity to the pier entrance on a highly visible stretch of footway, line of sight should ideally be maintained to any nearby London Underground stations, bus stops or other major interchanges • The placement should be a minimum 450mm from the kerb edge, facing in towards the footway so as to encourage queuing away from the carriageway Figure 313: River pier ticket kiosk • The building should meet current building regulation requirements • A minimum unobstructed footway width of 4,000mm should be provided at the ticket kiosk front desk • Waiting rooms with seating are provided on some piers; however, additional seating may be provided within the footway furniture zone a minimum of 2,000mm from the kiosk, so as to ensure adequate access to the kiosk door • Temporary queue management barriers may be erected during opening hours if required. The footway should maintain a 2,000mm unobstructed width. After hours, barriers should be stored on the pontoon Signage • Ticket kiosk signage should be clear and concise, to minimise the visual impact on the streetscape, while providing sufficient information for passengers • Tamper proof vinyls and anti-graffiti overlays should be used in all exterior applications where signage is required • Designers should refer to the bespoke treatments and approved standards in our London River Services: River Infrastructure Guidelines (2014) Additional information Transport for London: London River Services: River Infrastructure Guidelines, 2014
HOME INTRODUCTION PART A A vision for London’s streets PART B From strategy to delivery PART C New measures for new challenges PART D Balancing priorities PART F Appendix PART E Physical design and materials SECTION 6 Introduction SECTION 7 High quality footways SECTION 8 Carriageways SECTION 9 Crossings SECTION 10 Kerbside activity SECTION 11 Footway amenities SECTION 12 Safety and functionality SECTION 13 Street environment SECTION 14 Transport interchanges Streetscape Guidance [Part E – Physical design and materials] Transport interchanges 321 14.8 Taxi ranks We are responsible for the regulation of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs). TfL Taxi and Private Hire is responsible for appointing and revoking all taxi ranks within the London boroughs, other than those located in the City. Taxi ranks within the City of London are not under our jurisdiction, but are appointed and managed by the Commissioner of Police for the City of London. Figure 314: Taxi rank Designers should consider the contribution that taxis can provide at interchanges for onward travel and ensure that the placement and design of taxi ranks and set down/pick-up facilities do not impede general traffic flows while remaining convenient and accessible for passengers, particularly for those with mobility impairments. Taxi ranks are particularly important to disabled people or those who have difficulty accessing other transport modes. Taxi ranks may only be used by taxis (Hackney Carriages) and not PHVs which must be pre-booked via a licensed TfL operator. Please refer to the Taxi Ranks at Major Interchanges: Best Practice Guidelines (2003) for information on general design principles of taxi ranks. Location Taxi ranks should be located close to transport interchanges and major attractions such as retail areas, bars/restaurants, events, sports stadia and hotels. We can also appoint rest and refreshment ranks to provide a designated space for taxi drivers to take a short break. Ranks should be positioned with due regard to safety, so that passengers can board from or alight on to the footway from the nearside doors of a taxi. Care needs to be taken with respect to cyclists and cycle routes. Materials and layout When designing a taxi rank, a length of 5,000mm per taxi is standard. The size, layout and design of the taxi rank will depend upon several factors but must be located within sightline of the venue they serve and at a suitable distance for the passenger. Please refer to Taxi Ranks at Major Interchanges: Best Practice Guidelines (2003) for further information. • Taxi ranks should be clearly signed and marked according to the TSRGD manual. Set down and pick up areas should have a minimum kerb height of 140mm to allow easier access for those with mobility impairments and luggage • Footways adjacent to the taxi rank should have an unobstructed minimum width of 2,000mm for alighting and boarding; sufficient for wheelchairs to manoeuvre and to accommodate access ramps and an additional 1,500mm for pedestrians to bypass the rank • A formal pedestrian crossing with a dropped kerb or raised table should be located near to the taxi rank to allow for convenient, safe access and to discourage informal crossing in-between taxis. However, taxi ranks should not be on the opposite side of the road to the venue they serve forcing passengers to cross the road before being able to access a taxi • Seating and shelter should be positioned nearby where space allows
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