STREETSCAPE GUIDANCE

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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
Greener streets
Greater efforts can be made to enhance the
environmental quality of London’s streets
through the use of recyclable materials and
drainage improvements. Clapham Old Town has
built a new town square which features tree
planting and planters with seating.
Key functions – living, sustaining
4.4 Making more efficient and flexible
use of space
More efficient people movement
New street and junction layouts can be used
to build up safe, well-connected networks for
travel by foot and cycle. We have sponsored UK
trials of Dutch-style roundabouts for main roads.
These use an orbital cycle track to separate
cycles from motor traffic. This design minimises
conflict and increases safety.
Key functions – moving, living, sustaining
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Safer speed environments
Limiting traffic speeds through effective street
design is important for cyclists and pedestrians.
The introduction of 20mph trial zones and
centreline removal studies takes a major step
towards enhancing the quality of the streetscape
beyond that of materials and layouts. Results
suggest a consistent decrease in vehicle speeds
as a result of these interventions.
Key functions – moving, living, sustaining
Figure 43: Clapham Old Town’s new town square
Figure 44: Dutch style roundabout being
trialled at TRL
Figure 45: 20mph speed limit