The
Policy and Strategy Unit at Transport for London (TFL) paid a visit
to Van Gogh Walk recently to view one of their funded local
improvement schemes.
The Grass Routes project was one of the very
lucky recipients of funding from TFL's Local Implementation Plan (LIP) allocated to the London boroughs to fund local projects which support the Mayor's Transport Strategy. These
include improvements to local town centres and public spaces, new
cycling facilities, safer roads and measures to smooth traffic flow.
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| Local resident Elaine Kramer chatting with TFL visitors |
Charles
Snead, principal transport planner at TFL commented, “Van Gogh Walk
is a classic example of space reallocation and has notably enhanced
the environment for local residents and schoolchildren, with many
innovative features. The scheme also incorporates Lambeth’s bike
hanger – six bike spaces in one parking space and no traffic order
needed. Everyone learnt a lot about good scheme design and the
importance of working closely with the community to deliver high
quality improvements.”
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| George Wright, centre explains the bike hangar hire scheme |
