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Elm Park Shopping Parade improvements, a bespoke neighbourhood space
enhancing Tulse Hill community.

Elm Park Shopping Parade

The Elm Park Shopping Parade major street improvements, part of the Tulse Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN), signify Lambeth&#39;s substantial investment in the Tulse Hill community. &nbsp;These enhancements, crafted from community feedback and uniquely tailored to the neighbourhood, are set for implementation in the Spring of 2024.

Design

The design for the Elm Park Shopping Parade creates a bespoke community space enhancing the Tulse Hill neighbourhood.The improvements include:One-way for motor vehicles along the shopping paradeThe Elm Park Shopping parade will become one-way heading south for motor vehicles. This will extend from the junction with Leander Road through to Craster Road. The northern stretch of Ostade Road (where it meets Elm Park) will also become one way. These changes will reduce the volume of traffic travelling through the shopping parade, enabling significant increases to the width of pavements which will make it safer for active travel and more enjoyable when visiting the parade shops.Cyclists will continue to be able to travel in both directions along the Elm Park Shopping Parade. &nbsp;Cyclists will find additional cycle parking along the shopping parade so they can safely lock up their bikes while visiting the shops, caf&eacute;, or pub.Improved pavements and community spaceThe roadway will be brought level with the walkways to create a unified space that is both accessible and pedestrian friendly.Repurposing the kerbside space will provide wider pavements, giving space for greening and offering seating outside the pub and caf&eacute;. This will support your local businesses and enhance Elm Park Shopping Parade as a local destination.Trees and GreeningThe design incorporates several new street trees, keeping Elm Park Shopping Parade shaded and cool over the summer months and making the area more attractive. As part of the <a href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-11/Lambeth%20Urban%20Forest%20Strategy.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lambeth Urban Forest Strategy</a>, these trees contribute to Lambeth&rsquo;s 2022 commitment to plant 5,000 trees over four years.Further enhancing the area and increasing local biodiversity are new planting spaces at each end of the shopping parade on Elm Park as well as new planting areas both across from the pub on Ostade Road and where the raised section of Ostade Road begins.Reduced street clutterWe received feedback regarding council wheelie bins cluttering the pavement. The new design incorporates bin bays, giving residents of Elm Park Shopping Parade set locations for their wheelie bins. This will reduce pavement cutter, making the shopping parade more attractive and improving accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Engagement

Check out the summary report for the engagement we did on Elm Park shopping parade and the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road:

Extended summary report for the engagement we did on Elm Park shopping parade and the junctions of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road

Summary of our online questions and answers session for residents regarding the Elm Park shopping parade design

An overview of the Tulse Hill LTN, the area it includes and what has happened to date.

Overview: Tulse Hill LTN

Introduction&nbsp;The&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) was introduced to reduce traffic volumes. By reducing traffic in the area, it is hoped we can meet&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;set out in our Transport Strategy, including:&nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">Reduce road danger for all users&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">Encourage travel in healthier, more active ways&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">Support the local economy and placemaking&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">Improve air quality&nbsp;</li></ul>We all need to take bold action to reduce car journeys where possible, to improve the borough&rsquo;s air quality and tackle the climate emergency.&nbsp;The main&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;of the LTN programme are to achieve:&nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">A reduction in through motor traffic within LTN areas; and&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">An overall reduction of motor traffic across the area, when considering boundary roads and the inner area together.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<img alt="Map of Tulse Hill LTN" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1683130788/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/chix3kypjpv5cr3o4qn3.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-ima-original="person">&nbsp;What has happened so far?&nbsp;The LTN was introduced as an emergency measure during the pandemic in August 2020. Planters,&nbsp;signs&nbsp;and enforcement cameras were used to create a series of five &lsquo;filters&rsquo; across the area in August 2020.&nbsp;&lsquo;Filters&rsquo; stop motor vehicles cutting through a defined point, however, people walking,&nbsp;cycling&nbsp;and wheeling can still pass through, as can the emergency services and refuse vehicles. All destinations within an LTN remain accessible by motor vehicle, however, the route to each destination may change.&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill LTN Permanent Traffic Order:&nbsp;Lambeth&rsquo;s Climate Action Plan shows that we need to reduce traffic in Lambeth by 27% by 2030 to help avoid the worst impacts of climate change. LTNs are a key part of our strategy to reduce traffic across the borough.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Independent monitoring shows that the LTN has helped to reduce traffic overall by around 2,000 vehicles a day, meaning there is now more safe space for walking and cycling, to make the area greener and more climate resilient and to build spaces to meet and rest. The level of cycling in the LTN has more than doubled, with big increases on boundary roads as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;In June 2022, the Council made the decision that the&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill LTN should be implemented under a permanent traffic&nbsp;order. Click here to&nbsp;read&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a class="fr-strong" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8175" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Tulse Hill LTN Decision Report</a>&nbsp;LTN Traffic Filter Exemptions:&nbsp;We have carefully considered the needs of all road users and are proposing exemptions for people and services with specific requirements. Our Exemptions Policy balances the needs of specific users who may need to drive through a filter, whilst still ensuring the scheme&nbsp;remains&nbsp;effective in creating safe space for walking and cycling. These are:&nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="7">Blue Badge holders including SEND transport (you&nbsp;can&nbsp;apply&nbsp;<a class="fr-strong" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/parking/parking-permits/low-traffic-neighbourhood-ltn-dispensation-permit" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;an exemption)&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="7">Rapid response healthcare providers&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="7">Category 1 Responders under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="7">Taxis and fully accessible private hire vehicles&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="7">Refuse collection vehicles&nbsp;</li></ul>These exemptions will be put in place for a permanent scheme.&nbsp;Next steps:&nbsp;During 2023, we are developing permanent designs for the&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill LTN. This includes permanent traffic filters to replace the current planters, as well as a range of public realm improvements across the LTN. For the latest updates, see &ldquo;What&rsquo;s Happening Now?&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Click here to see the latest updates on the Tulse Hill LTN.

What's Happening Now?

Developing permanent designs:&nbsp;Lambeth Council are currently developing permanent designs for the Tulse Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood.&nbsp;During January and February 2023, we carried out public engagement to consult the community on potential designs for two specific sites within the LTN, Elm Park shopping parade, and the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1683131394/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/jnsvzpywisrjx2jlwdvl.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-ima="hd" style="width: 352px;" alt="Image of street with the Tulse Hill LTN promotional board" data-uw-rm-alt-original="Image of street with the Tulse Hill LTN promotional board" data-uw-rm-alt="ALT"> &nbsp;You can see the results of this engagement by downloading the pdfs below. &nbsp;We have included both a summary report and a more detailed report. The results include: &nbsp;<ul><li>An overview of the activities we carried out during the permanent design engagement.&nbsp;</li><li>Who responded and how.&nbsp;</li><li>Key priorities and comments from people we spoke to locally and those who responded to the online survey. &nbsp;</li></ul>Through this engagement, we developed bespoke designs for the&nbsp;Elm Park shopping parade and the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road reflecting the feedback from the community.Wider improvements:&nbsp;We are designing permanent traffic filters to replace the current planters, as well as a range of street improvements across the LTN. This includes: &nbsp;<ul><li>Major street improvements to Elm Park shopping parade and the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road&nbsp;</li><li>Accessibility improvements such as dropped kerbs and tactile paving&nbsp;</li><li>More trees and planting &nbsp;</li><li>Seating and play features</li></ul>&nbsp;

What's Happening Next?

Update: 17 January 2024Since our public engagement in January and February 2023, we have been working behind the scenes to design schemes that work best for the local area. &nbsp;We are at a place now where we are really excited to be able to move forward with the Elm Park shopping parade scheme. &nbsp;In order to work within our constraints, the Elm Park shopping parade design was developed through careful consideration of the engagement feedback, local traffic counts data and local parking assessment. &nbsp;We are reaching out to the residents and businesses, in advance of the Statutory Consultation, to ensure they are aware of the changes planned for the neighbourhood. &nbsp;This project is now set for implementation in the Spring 2024.Find out more here: <a href="https://tulsehillltn.commonplace.is/proposals/elm-park-shopping-parade/step1">Elm Park Shopping Parade</a>The design for the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road is in progress and we will have more information regarding it in the coming months.Previous updatesA more detailed report on the permanent design engagement will be published towards the end of May. This will include concept designs for&nbsp;Elm Park&nbsp;shopping parade and the junction of&nbsp;Upper&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill and&nbsp;Claverdale&nbsp;Road as part of the permanent LTN.&nbsp;Designs are being developed during 2023, with construction expected to being during the winter of 2023/24. Elements of the permanent designs for&nbsp;Elm Park&nbsp;shopping parade and the junction of&nbsp;Upper&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill and&nbsp;Claverdale&nbsp;Road&nbsp;will be tested during the summer of 2023. &nbsp; Please note this is subject to external factors and therefore may be subject to some change.

Downloads

Engagement survey for potential improvements at the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road

Upper Tulse Hill / Claverdale Road

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1673609138/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/mtv2fejuey8bldnjgnue.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Lambeth Council wants to improve the junction at Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road.As part of the permanent designs for the Tulse Hill LTN, we want to make changes that benefit the local community. The council wants to:<ul type="disc"><li>Improve road safety for all users</li><li>Encourage travel in&nbsp;healthier, more active ways</li><li>Create space for people</li><li>Improve air quality</li><li>Support the local economy</li></ul>During January and February, we are asking residents, businesses and other stakeholders what changes they would like to see.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1673609149/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/jldqao5ly4lictl03dad.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">You can let us know what you think in a quick survey below:&nbsp;

Engagement survey for potential improvements along Elm Park shopping parade

Elm Park Survey

Elm Park shopping parade

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1673020037/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/hpnialyq6gnck486wdzl.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Lambeth Council wants to improve Elm Park shopping parade.&nbsp;As part of the permanent designs for the Tulse Hill LTN, we want to make changes that benefit the local community. The council wants to:&nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-listid="1">Improve road safety for all users&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-listid="1">Encourage travel in&nbsp;healthier, more active ways&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-listid="1">Create space for people&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-listid="1">Improve air quality&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-listid="1">Support the local economy</li></ul>During January and February, we are asking residents, businesses and other stakeholders what changes they would like to see.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1673019502/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/bd78kyqghmyoztt3263x.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">You can let us know what you think in a quick survey below:&nbsp;

Community projects in the LTN

Community projects

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1653582676/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/hnvdr6cgmlpg2qwinly9.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="person" data-uw-rm-ima="ai">Street Design Competition:The Your Streets, Your Way competition looked to harness the creativity of residents by asking them to transform their local environment. The competition sought a community-led vision to improve the borough for both people and the planet. In Tulse Hill, community members were asked to submit design proposals for Holmewood Gardens x Roupell Park Estate.<a aria-label="Sustrans - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/$sustrans">Sustrans&nbsp;</a>delivered engagement at Roupell Park to feed into the detailed design. The engagement focused on the competition winners, local residents and people who travelled through the areas.An engagement stand was installed for 3 weeks, which generated conversations with local people about the project. This provided a dual purpose of informing people about the project and the winning designs whilst also inviting the public to write on the boards to feed into and build on what else was desired in the space. To enable a wider range of people to take part, Sustrans conducted a face-to-face pop-up at each location to direct people to the engagement stands and have conversations about the project.The designs are currently going through the Council&rsquo;s design process and below is the visualisation for Thursley House.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1660746242/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/xovyeggqnpvfghnwlxrv.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="diagram, map" data-uw-rm-ima="ai">Sustrans also ran an accessibility audit with a local resident who uses an adapted trike and is a member of inclusive cycling charity Wheels for Wellbeing to gain an understanding of how to ensure the designs could be made inclusive and accessible.Notes from the board, conversations and interactions were collated and formed a core part of the design development process.Engagement with competition winners:Sustrans continued to engage the competition winner throughout the design process through meetings and site visits. Each winner also provided Sustrans with a voice note recording explaining their idea. These were shared at each of the three locations on the engagement boards via QR code as well as on social media.Community Influencers - Peddle My Wheels<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1655387481/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/uioyfzuhv5agxdae2dah.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="bicycle" data-uw-rm-ima="ai">We&#39;ve partnered with local cycling organisation Peddle My Wheels to encourage active travel amongst those typically under-represented in cycling.The scheme is underway and will run for approximately 12 months, with successful applicants receiving a free bicycle, maintenance lessons, and training.&nbsp;

How we're transforming the local transport network

Wider street improvements

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1653582516/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/uufmergscrnjmayuvyh9.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Although traffic across the area has reduced overall, there has been a small increase in traffic on some boundary roads.&nbsp;To tackle any remaining issues, we are committed to introducing further changes to support public transport use and to encourage walking and cycling:<ul><li id="isPasted">Changes to traffic signal phasing at the Brixton Water Lane / Tulse Hill junction</li><li>Introduction of a &lsquo;yellow box&rsquo; junction marking at Josephine Avenue / Brixton Water Lane</li><li>Small scale accessibility improvements across the area based on street audits and with input from Transport for All</li><li>Improvements to walking routes, such as improving the east-west route from Brixton Hill to Brockwell Park connecting to the Tulse Hill Estate, including a new safe crossing for Tulse Hill near Cressingham Gardens</li><li>Developing proposals for Tulse Hill under the borough&rsquo;s Bus Corridors Review programme to bring about bus user improvements as well as additional healthy street improvements such as separated cycle provision and seating for pedestrians &nbsp;</li><li>Deliver the Peckham to Streatham Healthy Route in full which will run along Upper Tulse Hill and High Trees&nbsp;</li><li>Increase provision of secure cycle parking in the area</li><li>Launch a community E-cargo bike share scheme to help make the switch to more sustainable forms of transport&nbsp;</li><li>Targeted provision of free cycle training for children and adults and initiatives to promote walking</li><li>Work with local businesses to incentivise delivery and servicing via sustainable modes e.g., using cargo bikes, and consult on improvements to the shopping parades on Elm Park and Upper Tulse Hill such as new seating and tree planting</li><li>Review of lighting and other measures to improve feelings of safety at night-time</li><li>Working with the police to address speeding vehicles and those who cover/use fake number plates to avoid penalties and put other users in danger</li><li>Additional air quality monitoring on the A205 South Circular</li><li>Provision of &lsquo;green screens&rsquo; at sensitive locations</li></ul>Exemptions&nbsp;We have carefully considered the needs of all road users and are proposing exemptions for people and services with specific requirements. Our Exemptions Policy balances the needs of specific users who may need to drive through a filter, whilst still ensuring the scheme remains effective in creating safe space for walking and cycling. These are:&nbsp;<ul><li>Blue Badge holders including SEND transport (you will be able to apply <a class="fr-green" href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/parking/parking-permits/low-traffic-neighbourhood-ltn-dispensation-permit" target="_blank">here</a> when the scheme is made permanent)&nbsp;</li><li>Rapid response healthcare providers&nbsp;</li><li>Category 1 Responders under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004&nbsp;</li><li>Taxis and fully accessible private hire vehicles&nbsp;</li><li>Refuse collection vehicles&nbsp;</li></ul>These exemptions will be put in place for a permanent scheme

Link to the Tulse Hill LTN decision report and notice of 2023 wider improvements engagement.

Decision Report and Wider Improvements Engagement

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1653582563/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/xyosxxptwa2qoj9ign0r.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="car" data-uw-rm-ima="ai">After carefully considering all the data we have collected and feedback we have received during the trial scheme in Tulse Hill, we are now recommending that the LTN is made permanent.Read:<a aria-label="tulse hill ltn decision report - target website may not be available - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="true" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8175" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/iedecisiondetails.aspx?id=8175$tulsehillltndecisionreport-targetwebsitemaynotbeavailable">Tulse Hill LTN Decision Report</a>Independent monitoring shows that the LTN has helped to reduce traffic overall by around 2,000 vehicles a day, meaning there is now more safe space for walking and cycling, to make the area greener and more climate resilient and to build spaces to meet and rest. The level of cycling in the LTN has more than doubled, with big increases on boundary roads as well.&nbsp;Lambeth&rsquo;s recently agreed Climate Action Plan shows that we will need to reduce traffic in Lambeth by 27% by 2030 to play our part to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. LTNs are a key part of our strategy to reduce traffic across the borough and the evidence we have collected show that they are effective in achieving this.The planters and signage will now be upgraded with a series of different permanent features such as pavement buildouts, planting, seating, and cycle parking. &nbsp;We will need your help to decide what the new features should be and will begin engaging on designs over the summer. January 2023We are beginning a new round of engagement on January 16, which will run until February 28. Throughout this period, we&#39;ll be hosting and attending a range of events, all of which will be publicised here.The purpose is to consult the community on potential designs for two specific sites within the LTN, Elm Park shopping parade, and the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road.We&#39;ve created a survey for you to provide feedback on potential upgrades, and will be out and about in the coming weeks to speak to the community too.

Data: monitoring and consultation

Monitoring and consultation

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1653582618/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/iurzxsyj7bwb8odyltae.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Read:<a href="http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8175" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tulse Hill LTN Decision Report</a>Tulse Hill LTN has followed Lambeth&rsquo;s <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/better-fairer-lambeth/projects/low-traffic-neighbourhoods-monitoring-strategy">LTN monitoring strategy</a> and gone through two stages of monitoring and a public consultation. We know changes to roads take time to settle in, so we need to monitor in stages to see how travel behaviour changes over time.The monitoring considered traffic counts, air quality, public transport and emergency service journey times and community feedback. The stages are outlined below:Temporary Traffic Order<ul><li>Stage 1 Monitoring</li></ul>Experimental Traffic Order<ul><li>Objection Period (6 months)</li><li>Stage 2 Monitoring</li><li>Consultation (5 weeks)</li></ul>The primary objective of the scheme was to achieve a reduction in traffic considering both roads within and the boundaries of the area.The results of the monitoring are outlined here:<a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/low-traffic-neighbourhood-monitoring-reports/tulse-hill-low-traffic-neighbourhood-stage-one-monitoring-report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stage 1</a><a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/low-traffic-neighbourhood-monitoring-reports/tulse-hill-low-traffic-neighbourhood-stage-two-monitoring-report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stage 2</a>Monitoring Summary:<ul><li>Motor vehicle traffic fell by 31% inside the LTN and increased by 6% on boundary roads. Overall, a 2% reduction was recorded.</li><li>Across all streets, the volume of HGVs has decreased by 18% whilst the volume</li><li>of LGVs has increased by +21%.</li><li>Cycling rates increased by 107% on internal roads, and 67% on external roads.</li></ul>Consultation:Lambeth Council launched a consultation for the Tulse Hill LTN on November 15th 2021 for a period of 5 weeks, until December 19th 2021.<a href="http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/documents/s137576/Appendix%20E%20-%20Tulse%20Hill%20Consultation%20Report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the full consultation report here.</a><div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript"> </div>

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Lambeth’s Big Shift programme

Lambeth’s Big Shift programme

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