Royal Docks Corridor Highway Improvement Project Public Engagement During Late 2019 Summary of Findings Report London Borough of Newham Document Reference: 1000006609 Date: June 2020 Created by Project Centre 0330 1358 950 DOCUMENT CONTROL Project Centre has prepared this report in accordance with the instructions from London Borough of Newham. Project Centre shall not be liable for the use of any information contained herein for any purpose other than the sole and specific use for which it was prepared. © Project Centre 2020 Summary of Findings Report i 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1.1 Introduction Newham Council, in partnership with the Royal Docks Team, are developing proposals to improve the road layout and street environment along the Royal Docks Corridor, which includes Silvertown Way and a section of North Woolwich Road, between Silvertown Way and Connaught Bridge. 1.1.2 Engagement An online survey was held from Monday 18 November to Monday 16 December 2019, along with an interactive map where people could plot their comments about the type of improvements they would like to see in the area and provide feedback on initial design ideas. A paper version of the questionnaire and large-scale map where also available at drop-in sessions held by the Council, however there was no uptake. 1.1.3 Summary of Results In total, 234 responses were received via the online survey, and 77 comments were left on the interactive map. The full results are summarised in Section 5. 1.1.4 Next Steps The Council is developing design proposals, in response to the feedback received on the initial design ideas and key issues raised by the local community, to consider how these could be addressed through the Royal Docks Corridor scheme. The Council intends to hold the next round of public engagement in early 2021 to share outline design proposals for the Royal Docks Corridor scheme. © Project Centre 2020 Summary of Findings Report ii CONTENTS PAGE PAGE NO. 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II 2. INTRODUCTION 4 3. AIMS AND DELIVERY 5 4. ONLINE SURVEY & INTERACTIVE MAP 6 5. RESULTS 7 Initial survey question analysis 7 Open responses to Question 4 13 Online interactive map 20 6. CONCLUSION 27 Main mode of transport 27 Key issues with the Royal Docks corridor 27 Proposed Option 1 27 Proposed Option 2 28 APPENDIX 1: INTERACTIVE MAP COMMENTS 30 © Project Centre 2020 Summary of Findings Report 3 2. INTRODUCTION Newham Council, in partnership with the Royal Docks Team, are developing proposals to improve the road layout and street environment along the Royal Docks Corridor, which includes Silvertown Way and a section of North Woolwich Road, between Silvertown Way and Connaught Bridge. The current road layout in the area is not appropriate as it is dominated by traffic and does not provide an attractive or safe environment for pedestrians and cyclists, or easy access to public transport. © Project Centre 2020 Summary of Findings Report 4 3. AIMS AND DELIVERY The Council and Project Centre ran an online survey along with an interactive map in November and December 2019 to find out what the main issues are for people in the local area; any suggestions or ideas they have; and to get feedback on the Council’s initial design ideas. The Council wants to: Make it easier, safer and more convenient for people to walk, cycle and use public transport Improve air quality and reduce pollution levels Reduce the dominance of traffic Slow down vehicle speeds Improve access to public transport, including DLR stations along the route Ensure that bus services are accessible, run smoothly and are on time Provide more greenery, trees and planting Make people feel safer and more comfortable in the area Improve local routes and connections to places people want to visit Make the street more attractive and create a ‘sense of place’ so that people enjoy spending time in the area This report is a summary of the feedback received from the local community and their level of support for the Council’s initial design ideas. © Project Centre 2020 Summary of Findings Report 5 4. ONLINE SURVEY & INTERACTIVE MAP An online survey and interactive map were available via a dedicated project webpage: https://www.pclconsult.co.uk/royaldockscorridor. The local community were encouraged to submit their comments via the online survey and interactive map. A paper version of the questionnaire and large-scale map where also available at drop-in sessions held by the Council, however there was no uptake. The survey aimed to identify key priorities for improvement along the Royal Docks Corridor and asked for peoples’ opinions on the Council’s option proposals for the area, shown in more detail below. A larger version of this can be viewed in the Conclusion. See Figure 9. © Project Centre 2020 Summary of Findings Report 6 5. RESULTS We received a total of 234 responses to the survey, and 77 comments were left on the interactive map. This report provides a summary of the findings from these responses following analysis. Initial survey question analysis Question 1 – How do you tend to travel? (please select the three modes of transport you use most often: 1 most used – 3 least used) 234 people responded to this question The most used mode of transport was the DLR with 44.4% of those who answered selecting this as their primary mode of transport. Walking was the second highest response to this question, with 19.7% of respondents choosing this as their primary travel mode. Results are summarised in Figure 1 and Table 1. Q1. How do you tend to travel?(Please select the three modes of transport you use most often; 1 most used - 3 least used) Mobility Scooter / Wheelchair Motorbike Electric car Car Taxi / Private hire vehicle Train / TfL Rail 3 London Overground 2 Docklands Light Railway (DLR) 1 London Underground Bus Cycle Walk Figure 1. Graph displaying the responses to Question 1. © Project Centre 2020 Summary of Findings Report 7 1 2 3 Total Docklands Light Railway 44.44 26.50 10.26 (DLR) % 104 % 62 % 24 190 19.66 19.23 18.80 Walk % 46 % 45 % 44 135 14.10 14.96 Car % 33 7.69% 18 % 35 86 10.26 Cycle % 24 4.70% 11 9.40% 22 57 London 21.79 14.10 Underground 3.42% 8 % 51 % 33 92 11.11 Bus 1.71% 4 5.98% 14 % 26 44 Train / TfL Rail 1.28% 3 0.43% 1 1.28% 3 7 Motorbike 0.85% 2 0.43% 1 0.00% 0 3 Mobility Scooter / Wheelchair 0.85% 2 0.43% 1 0.43% 1 4 Electric car 0.85% 2 0.85% 2 0.85% 2 6 Taxi / Private hire vehicle 0.43% 1 1.28% 3 2.56% 6 10 London Overground 0.43% 1 0.00% 0 2.56% 6 7 Answered 234 Skipped 0 Table 1. Summary of data used to create the figure 1 graph. Question 2 - We want to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport more. What do you think are the key issues along the Royal Docks Corridor that prevent people from doing so? (Select all that apply) 229 people responded to this question and 5 skipped. 55% of those who answered felt that the width of the road and dominance of vehicles were a key issue along the Royal Docks Corridor. © Project Centre 2020 Summary of Findings Report 8 62% of those who answered felt that vehicle speeds and dangerous driving were a key issue along the Royal Docks Corridor. 76% of those who answered felt that a high volume of HGVs were a key issue along the Royal Docks Corridor. 50% of those who answered felt that the lack of greenery, trees and planting were a key issue along the Royal Docks Corridor. Results are summarised in Figure 2 and Table 2. Q2. We want to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport more. What do you think are the key issues along the Royal Docks Corridor that prevent people from doing so? (Select all that apply) Other (please specify) Lack of facilities for people with impairments or… There’s not much to see and do No places to sit Lack of greenery, trees and planting Personal safety and security Lack of signage and wayfinding Quality of lighting Poor connections to the DLR stations Locations of bus stops / bus shelters Inadequate or lack of cycling facilities Responses Narrow footways Poor quality of footways Inadequate or lack of pedestrian crossings High volume of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) Vehicle speeds and dangerous driving The width of the road and dominance of vehicles Figure 2. Graph displaying the responses to Question 2. Answer Choices Responses High volume of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) 75.98% 174 Vehicle speeds and dangerous driving 62.45% 143 The width of the road and dominance of vehicles 55.02% 126 Lack of greenery, trees and planting 51.09% 117 © Project Centre 2020 Summary of Findings Report 9 Poor quality of footways 48.91% 112 Inadequate or lack of pedestrian crossings 46.72% 107 Personal safety and security 40.17% 92 Quality of lighting 33.19% 76 There’s not much to see and do 33.19% 76 Inadequate or lack of cycling facilities 28.82% 66 Narrow footways 23.58% 54 Poor connections to the DLR stations 21.83% 50 Other (please specify) 18.78% 43 Lack of signage and wayfinding 16.59% 38 No places to sit 14.41% 33 Locations of bus stops / bus shelters 13.97% 32 Lack of facilities for people with impairments or disabilities 8.30% 19 Answered 229 Skipped 5 Table 2.