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Public Consultation Report --- Redmans Road Area

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1. REDMANS ROAD AREA 2

1.1 Area Overview 2

1.2 Consultation Process 3

1.3 Online Consultation Format 4

2. PROPOSALS 5

2.1 Proposal 1: Road Safety Improvements 5

2.2 Proposal 2: Road Closure and One Ways 6

2.3 Proposal 3: Cycling and Walking Improvements 8

3. PUBLIC CONSULTATION RESULTS 9

3.2 Feedback for Proposal 1: Road Safety Improvements 9

3.3 Feedback for Proposal 2: Road Closure and One Ways 12

3.4 Feedback for Proposal 3: Cycling and Walking Improvements 15

3.5 General Comments 18

3.6 Interactive Map 19

4. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 23

4.1 Survey Data 23

4.2 Conclusions 23

APPENDIX A: INTERACTIVE MAP COMMENTS 1

5. APPENDIX B: EMAIL CORRESPONDANCE 9

QUALITY 12

1. REDMANS ROAD AREA 1.11.11.1 Area Overview The Redmans Road area is the first of a series of residential areas that are being invested in to create better places to live, work and travel around. This area of the scheme is bounded by Mile End Road/Stepney Green/Stepney High Street/Stepney Way/Sidney Street as highlighted in Figure 1. A key feature of the scheme is to help improve the safety of the street, improve traffic calming in the existing 20 mph zone, and to improve the environment for local residents.

Figure 111:1: Redmans Road Area Map showing proposed scheme impimprovementsrovements and area limits

1.21.21.2 Consultation Process This consultation has been the result of a series of discussions and engagements with the residents of the Redmans Road area. It has involved the following processes:

• A series of 12 street notices were placed throughout the area advertising the online consultation

• Leaflets encouraging residents to partake in the online consultation were distributed to approximately 1800 addresses in the area

• A round of door-knocking was undertaken to reinforce the leaflet distribution and give residents the opportunity to fill in a physical copy of the survey if they did not have access to the internet

• A meeting was held with the head teacher of Smithy Street Primary School to discuss the proposed improvements outside the school

• Emails were sent out to schools in the area with an attachment of the leaflet that residents received. Smithy Street School were also given notices displaying the consultation website address to hand out to parents during school pick up / drop off

• Contact was made with a local community group ‘The Tower Hamlets Wheelers’ who have provided input on cycle improvements in the area

• A specifically designed email account was used throughout the consultation to provide a platform for direct correspondence. Details of this email correspondence can be found in Appendix B.

• A contact telephone number was included on the distributed leaflet, allowing residents or businesses to discuss any issues or concerns further

1.31.31.3 Online Consultation Format The traffic improvements in the Redmans Road area were presented for consultation in three proposals:

Propo sal 1: Road Safety Improvements Proposal 2: Road Closure and One Ways Proposal 3: Cycling and Walking Improvements

Users were asked a series of survey questions relating to each proposal and then given the opportunity to respond with their own comments; these responses were measured in three phases

1: Fixed response survey questions

Users are asked to what extent they agree with each proposal. Their responses can fall in to one of the five following categories: Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree or Strongly Agree.

2: User Comments

After reading each proposal users are then given the opportunity to respond with their own written comments.

3: Interactive Map

Survey users are then given the opportunity to add additional improvements they wish to see to the area by plotting responses on an interactive map of the area. :

2. PROPOSALS 2.12.12.1 Proposal 1: Road Safety Improvements 2.1.1 Traffic Calming Measures Proposal 1 involves the introduction of traffic calming measures in the following roads:

• Jubilee Street: The removal of three existing speed humps and installation of new sinusoidal humps (Figure 2) along with a raised table at the junction with Smithy Street.

• Jamaica Street: The removal of three existing speed humps and installation of new sinusoidal humps along with a raised table at the junction with Smithy Street.

• Stepney Green: Two wider raised tables proposed to slow traffic and provide a safer, more convenient crossing place for pedestrians and the introduction of

additional sinusoidal humps.

Figure 222:2: Representative photograph of a sinusoidal road huhumpmp

2.1.2 Junction Improvements Proposal 1 also involves improving two of the key junctions in the area (Figure 3):

• Jubilee Street with Redmans Road

• Hannibal Road with Stepney Green

Figure 333:3: Graphical representation of junction improvementsimprovements from Proposal 1

The junction improvements involve narrowing the carriageway to reduce pedestrian crossing paths; raising the carriageway to slow vehicles movements; providing additional road markings to warn drivers of the approaching junction; and improving vehicle sightlines.

2.22.22.2 Proposal 22:: Road Closure and One Ways 2.2.1 Cressy Place road closure Proposal 2 introduces a permanent road closure at the south section of Cressy Place to help address the issue of non-local traffic driving through the area (Figure 4). The proposed closure will only affect motorised vehicles, while pedestrians and cyclists will be able to pass through as usual. This will improve safety for local residents, in particular children and the elderly, while also providing a suitable place for boosting community activity. The closure will be designed with the help of local residents to ensure it is in keeping with its surroundings. As planned, the changes will result in no loss of car parking spaces.

Figure 444:4: Representative iillustratllustratllustrationion of Proposal 2 road closure improvements at CresCressysy Place

2.2.2 Smithy Street one-way Proposal 2 also includes improvements to the public realm and carriageway outside Smithy Street Primary School. During school drop-off and pick-up times, the number of vehicles and specifically turning vehicles, clash with children's crossing routes and raises serious concerns about safety. The proposed plan involves narrowing a small section of the road and making the area one-way, west bound. This will provide extra footway space outside the school which could be used for trees, flower beds, cycle stands, and seating.

Figure 555:5: Representative illustration of Proposal 2 iimprovemprovementsments at Smithy Street Primary School

2.32.32.3 Proposal 3: Cycling and Walking Improvements 2.3.1 Proposal 3 outline Proposal 3 aims to make walking and cycling throughout the Borough easier, safer and more enjoyable. The proposal introduces blended crossings at side road junctions that have a low vehicle flow.

The design of a blended crossing is to extend the footway over the junction to make it clear that pedestrians have the right of way. This will also make access easier for people with wheelchair users and parents and careers with push chairs. These blended crossings have been proposed throughout the area, where we have low vehicle movements and higher numbers of pedestrians using the footway.

Proposal 3 also involves adding new advisory cycle lanes in both directions on Jubilee Street.

Figure 666:6: Indicative graphic showing advisory cycle lane anandd blended crossings for Jubilee Road

3. PUBLIC CONSULTATION RESULTS The online consultation for the Redmans Road area was run between the period of:

29/09/2016 to 21/10/2016

The total number of questionnaire responses was:

676767

3.1.1 Fixed response survey questions As part of the consultation we asked a series of fixed response questions to see to what extent the public agreed with each proposal. Responses fall in to one of the five following categories: Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Ne utral, Agree or Strongly Agree.

3.1.2 Survey Comments After reading each proposal users are given th e opportunity to respond with their own comments allowing respondents to justify why they may or may not agree with the presented proposal. These comments were analysed and categorised based on the main themes of response.

3.23.23.2 Feedback for Proposal 1: Road Sa fety Improvements 3.2.1 Response based questions Question1: To what extent do you agree with the introduction of the new traffic calming measures? The traffic calming measures in Proposal 1 were generally well received with 78% of responders either agreeing or s trongly agreeing with the suggested measures. ( Figure 7)

Figure 777: Results of Redmans Road survey Question 1

Question 2: To what extent do you agree with the introduction of the new junction improvement measures? The junction improvement measures in Proposal 1 were similarly well received, with 85% of responders either agreeing or strongly agreeing with the suggested measures. ( Figure 8)

Figure 888::: Results of Redmans Road survey Question 2

3.2.2 Comments for Proposal 1: Road Safety Improvements Despite an overall appreciation of the need for traffic calming measures in the area, there were some concerns raised over the effectiveness of the existing speed cushions . Some respondents mentioned that the existing features were often sped over by reckl ess drivers and that if the proposed measures were to be of similar design to the existing, they were likely to be ineffective.

Many comments concerned cycle safety, suggesting that traffic calming facilities should be cycle friendly and that junction impr ovements should be designed to avoid ‘pinch points’ for cyclists.

A summary of the main themes of response can be found in Figure 9.

Additional features will be insufficient if similar to existing 7

Concern about creating 'pinch points' for cyclists 2

Concern about cycle safety over traffic calming features 3

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Number of Responses

Figure 999:9: Graph showing main themes of comments relating to Proposal 1

3.2.3 Summary for Proposal 1 • In general the traffic calming measures in Proposal 1 were well received by survey users. The high percentage of positive responses suggests that traffic calming and junction improvements in the area will be beneficial to the local community.

• Some residents felt that the proposed traffic calming measures wouldn’t go far enough to address speeding issues and mentioned that the existing features were ineffective.

• Cycle safety was highlighted as a key consideration

• The area of most concern for the residents was Redmans Road.

Recommendations The measures that have been proposed are in line with the recommended traffic guidance from Transport for London. This recommends a distance of 80 metres between features.

In order to make the features more effective a different type of road hump will be installed. This will be full width sinusoidal humps, the profile of these humps helps to reduce vehicle speed while being easier for cyclist to navigate.

It is also recommended that further traffic calming is placed on Redmans Road.

3.33.33.3 Feedback for Proposal 2: Road Closure and One Ways 3.3.1 Fixed response survey questions Question 3: To what extent do you agree with the improvements at Cressy Place? The proposed road closure on Cressy Place received positive feedback with 5 6% of responses falling in to the ‘Strongly Agree’ category ( Figure 10).

Figure 101010 : Results of Redmans Road survey Question 3

Question 4: To what extent do you agree with the improvements at Smithy Street? The improvements to Smithy Stree t were well received with 69% of respondents either ‘Strongly Agreeing’ or ‘Agreeing’ with the One Way proposal. ( Figure 11)

Figure 111111 : Results of Redmans Road survey Question 4

3.3.2 Comments for Proposal 2: Road Closure and One Ways The survey comments showed that there was a need to improve pedestrian safety on Smithy Street. However, some respondents felt the one-way proposal would be ineffective at addressing safety issues outside the school and that permeated filtering would present a more desirable solution. Other respondents highlighted that any changes to Smithy Street should include a safe and efficient system to allow parents to drop off / pick up their children near the school.

There is clear support for the closure of Cressy Place, however some people were concerned that improvements to Cressy Place would promote anti-social behaviour, rather than prevent it. They suggested public realm improvements may attract gathering youths or be susceptible to vandalism. There was also some concern expressed about how this would affect access for local residents.

A summary of the main themes of response can be found in Figure 12.

Permeated filtering at Smithy Street School would be preferable to a one-way 6 More saftey is required outside of Smithy Street School 5 Proposal should consider access and turning issues for drop off vehicles 3 There shouldn't be a loss of parking 1

Shared space could lead to cycle/pedestrian collisions 1 Public realm promotes anti-social behaviour 3

Will result in loss of local character in Cressy Place 1

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Number of Responses

Figure 121212:12 : Graph showing main themes of comments relating to PProposalroposal 222

3.3.3 Summary for Proposal 2 • The improvements to Smithy Street and Cressy Place were both met with positive response and are likely to help address some of the area’s major issues surrounding anti-social driving and pedestrian safety near schools.

• Pedestrian safety outside of Smithy Street School was raised as a major concern.

• Following consultation with the school users and analysis of the survey comments, it was revealed that some residents were concerned about the effectiveness of a

one-way system and felt that a road closure or permeated filtering system would be preferable.

• There were some comments from residents on the road closure at Cressy Place suggesting the new public space could attract anti-social behaviour, particularly in the evenings.

Recommendations Despite adding an additional layer of pedestrian safety, a road closure on Smithy Street could lead to unwanted congestion and issues created by turning vehicles during school drop-off hours (something that has been highlighted as an existing problem on Smithy Street).

An eastbound one-way system is recommended, incorporating additional safety features and a desirable public space for sustainable road users. This will provide implied priority to the needs of pedestrians and cyclists, whilst still maintaining a safe un-congested traffic route for drop-off vehicles.

Although it cannot be determined if the new public area in Cressy Place will lead to an increase in anti-social behaviour it is recommended that street lighting should be prominent in the area and create a feel of safety. The overhang of trees in the area should also be maintained to create a clear view and not create any out of sight areas for anti-social behaviour to become apparent.

As a result of the positive response from the consultation, it is recommended that both improvements are taken forward.

3.43.43.4 Feedback for PPProposal 3: Cycling and Walking Improvements 3.4.1 Fixed response survey questions Question 5: to what extent do you agree with the walking and cycling proposals? Question 5 was also met with positive feedback with 7 3% of respondents either agreeing or strongly agreeing with the policy, in addition out of all the questions, there was the lowest num ber of responses in the ‘Strongly disagree’ category. (Figure 13)

Figure 131313 : Results of Redmans Road survey Question 5

3.4.2 Comments for Proposal 3: Cycling and Walking Improvements The comments for Proposal 3 suggested a large number of respondents felt that advisory cycle lanes would be insufficient at improving cycle safety on Jubilee Street and a preference was expressed for installing segregated lanes instead. Further concern was expressed at the safety of blended crossings with some suggesting that they may cause priority confusion for road users or cause safety issues for those with reduced mobility.

Blended crossings are insufficient or may cause priority confusion 3

Blended crossings aren't safe enough for pedestrians with restricted mobility 2

Cycle lanes slow traffic 1

There shouldn't be a loss of parking 2

Advisory cycle lanes are insufficient - should be segregated instead 11

Cycle safety will be reduced 1

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Number of Responses

Figure 141414:14 : Graph showing main themes of comments rerelatinglating to ProposalProposal 333

3.4.3 Summary for Proposal 3 • The proposed cycling and walking improvements received a 73% positive response, suggesting an increase in the number of safe pedestrian crossings and improvement of cycling facilities will be of great benefit to the area.

• A number of residents felt that the proposed advisory cycle lanes on Jubilee Street, although an improvement on the current cycling facilities, should go a step further and be segregated from the carriageway.

• There were some concerns raised about pedestrian safety when using blended crossings.

Recommendations The feasibility of putting a segregated cycle lane on Jubilee Street was looked into during the initial design of the proposals. Unfortunately, it was concluded that it was not possible on Jubilee Street without significantly reducing parking on either side of the road or changing the layout of the road to one-way. Residents are unlikely to support such a radical reduction in parking spaces especially as the Stepney area already has existing issues with parking. Incorporating cycle friendly

design and facilities wherever appropriate in the rest of the scheme will help to improve cycle uptake and safety in the area.

It is instead recommended that advisory cycle lanes are implemented on Jubilee Street

Blended Copenhagen style crossings have only been suggested at locations that have low vehicle flows. They have successfully been implemented in other parts of London including Clapham and as part of the Mini Holland improvements in Waltham Forest. They are designed to reinforce Rule 170 of The Highway Code, which states:

‘Pedestrians that have started to cross the side road have priority over vehicles turning into the side road’. (Gov.uk, 2016)

As they are new to the borough there will be an adjustment period as people familiarise themselves with the new layouts. We recommend that during this adjustment period, additional signs are used to make road users aware of the changes.

3.53.53.5 General CCCommentsComments Through analysis and categorisation of comments from the survey, Figure 15 shows the main themes that were raised about the current state of traffic management in the Redmans Road area.

Reckless driving 27 Antisocial behaviour 5 Congestion / Traffic volume 8 Current crossings are dangerous for pedestrians 8 Current humps are ineffective 7 Cycle safety issues 4 HGVs on residential routes 2 Illegal parking / drop off issues around schools 3 Improve public realm / planting 3 Increase safety near schools 13 Noise Pollution 3 Pollution / Air Quality 2 Rat running vehicles 4 Stronger traffic enforcement policy needed 6

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Number of Responses

Figure 151515:15 : General comments raised from consultation in Redmans Road Area

It was clear from the comments that many of the respondents were concerned about issues of reckless driving, road users ignoring the 20mph zone speed limit and the inadequacy of current traffic calming measures, with frequent referral to a number of vehicle accidents that had occurred within the last few years.

Pedestrian and cycle safety were highlighted as key issues, in particular concern with child safety in the areas surrounding the two local primary schools on Smithy Street and Redmans Road and a general lack of safe pedestrian crossing points in the area.

The suggested improvements in this area will all be designed with these priorities in mind.

3.63.63.6 Interactive Map In addition to the survey, respondents were given the chance to suggest improvements in the area that may not have been covered by the three main proposals. Suggestions could be added via an interactive map as shown in Figure 16.

Figure 161616 : Interactive map and legend showing resident’s suggested improvements in the Redmans Road Area

3.6.1 Response summary Table 1 shows the results of suggested improvements that residents proposed via the interactive map. Popular types of improvements from residents were improved public realm suggestions, more traffic calming and road closures. A full list of the associated comments can be found in Appendix AA.

Type of Improvement Number of Responses

Cleaner streets 1

Footway resurfacing 2

Improved public realm 8

Introduce Public art 2

More traffic calming 8

One Way Street 1

Pedestrian crossing 2

Reduce traffic 3

Road closure 6

Trees 2

Other 5

Total responses 404040

Table 111:1: Summary of interactive map responses from RedmansRedmans Road Area

3.6.2 Outcomes The interactive map provides suggestions for additional improvements that may not have been considered in the original proposal. Not all of the ideas suggested on the map will be feasible to implement at this stage, but some of the improvements could provide additional value to the scheme. Some of the more achievable suggestions have been summarised below.

Improved Public Realm

• Most of the public realm suggestions are calling for a general refresh of the area as people feel it may have been neglected in recent times.

• One of the main outcomes was a request for an improved safe passage for pedestrians and cyclists between Mile End Road and Redmans Road.

• The passage leading to Rinkoff Bakery at the north of Jubilee Street was highlighted as an area that would benefit from public realm improvements.

Recommendations Assembly Passage could be made one-way to help reduce rat running from Mile End Road and provide a connecting route for pedestrians and cyclists from Jubilee Street to the cycle super highway. This will likely require additional traffic data analysis and is recommended as a future consideration.

The area surrounding Rinkoff Bakery is on private land and improvements would require negotiation with the land owners. It is also recommended that this option is explored as part of future improvements to the area.

Pedestrian Crossings

• There were suggestions for a pedestrian crossing on Redmans Road, just outside the alleyway area connecting to Smithy Street School, west of the junction with Cressy Place and Hannibal Road.

Recommendations This would be a useful crossing point to slow vehicle traffic on the approach to Redlands Primary School. It is recommended that this is included with the proposals

Traffic Calming

• Traffic calming measures were seen as an important aspect of improving the safety of the area.

• Many of the traffic calming measures plotted on the interactive map are focused around Redmans Road.

Recommendations It is recommended that further traffic calming is installed on Redmans road, which will help in controlling vehicle speeds in the areas surrounding the local schools.

The zebra crossing proposed near the junction with Cressy Place and Hannibal Road will provide added safety to pedestrians on Redmans Road.

Cycle Improvements

• There were also suggestions on the map for improved cycle facilities in the area, in particular introducing cycle lanes on Redmans Road.

• Consultation with a local community group ‘The Tower Hamlets Wheelers’ suggested general support for the proposals. They suggested some further provisions in the area to improve road use for cyclists

Recommendations

It is recommended cycle symbols are postioned at key points including across junctions to make drivers more aware of cyclists at turning points and points of conflict.

Following comments from ‘The Tower Hamlets Wheelers’ it is recommended that:

1. More cycle parking is installed at locations around the area 2. Sinusoidal inclines are designed into raised table features of similar profile to the proposed sinusoidal humps 3. Additional contra-flow cycling facilities will be added to one-way streets to allow free movement for cyclists in the area

It is recommended that contra-flow cycling is made available on the existing one- way streets of Adelina Grove and Lindley Street

4. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSICONCLUSIONSONS 4.14.14.1 Survey Data

Proposed improvement Percentage of positive responses*

Proposal 1: Road Safety Improvements

Q1: Traffic Calming Measures: 78% Sinusoidal humps

Raised tables

Q2: Junction Improvements: 85% Jubilee Street w/ Redmans Road,

Hannibal Road w/ Stepney Green

Proposal 2: New One Way Streets

Q3: Cressy Place road closure: 72% Road closure on Cressy Place

Community space at j/w Redmans Road

Q4: Smithy Street one-way 69% One-way system on Smithy Street

Safe public space outside Smithy Street School

Proposal 3: Cycling and Walking

Q5: Cycle and walking improvements 72% Blended crossings

Advisory cycle lanes on Jubilee Street

Table 2: Summary of survey responses to the proposals.proposals.(*proposals. (*(*(* ‘positive’ refers to survey responses in thethethe 'Agr'Agree'ee' or 'Strongly Agree' categories)

4.24.24.2 ConclusionsConclusions/recommendations/recommendations The final recommended scheme taking into consideration the consultation is in the attached drawings (1x area wide + 5x detailed). The main features of the scheme include:

Traffic calming features will be installed at the proposed locations on the area map

Additional sinusoidal humps are recommended on Redmans Road to address safety concerns

Proposed road humps will be full width and sinusoidal in nature, providing a robust and cycle friendly solution

Eastbound one-way improvements will be made outside the school in Smithy Street, with the detail design to be in co-operation with the school and relevant stakeholders.

The closure at Cressy Place will be implemented with additional street lighting and with a well positioned public realm space to reduce the possibility of anti-social behaviour.

Advisory cycle lanes will be placed in Jubilee Street to provide a north south route through the area.

A new raised zebra crossing will be installed on Redmans Road, positioned along a key link to the two schools in the area.

Cycle improvements will be made wherever appropriate to include: cycle parking, additional carriageway cycle logos, sinusoidal traffic calming features and contra- flow cycle lanes.

APPENDIX AAA:A: INTERACTIVE MAP COCOMMENTSMMENTS

Type Comment Location Response

Cleaner Area outside 50 redmans 50 Redmans Road Information passed to streets road is often covered in waste department to litter. Also, bike path along monitor and clean the redmans road and more area. trees would be good.

Footway All the pavements in this Mile End Road A yearly assessment of the resurfacing area are in very bad (outside proposal highways condition is condition. I use a mobility limits) made and the schedule of scooter and have to have plan maintenance is made a special cushion on it as for the whole of Tower driving over large cracks, Hamlets. This is based on uneven paving stones and condition and budget mobile paving is extra available. These areas will painful in addition to my be considered as part of original disabilities. this programme.

Footway Bike lane along all Redmans Road nr. Although cycle lanes have resurfacing redmans road, to lead into Stepney Green not been added, traffic the park. Bike lane across calming measures have park on route to been introduced to slow limehouse. vehicles and reduce the possibility of collisions

Improved Paving Area outside flats at Redmans Road nr. This location will be public 52 redmans road should to Redlands Primary improved with the change realm be improved. Trees, School of the priority junction and benches, litter bins, new public realm space. planting. The alleyway next to number 50 redmans (between flats and school) needs to be improved, with greater security.

Improved Add bike pathway through Jubilee Street This is outside highway land public this space to connect to (North) w/ Redmans and therefore cannot be realm main road. Needs to be Road part of the current scheme. clear safe route from However, this will be taken

Redmans road to Mile End forward and discussed with road. the landowners

Improved The alleyways connecting Jubilee Street This is outside highway land public Mile End Road to Redmans (North) w/ Redmans and therefore cannot be realm Road should be improved Road part of the current scheme. with new paving, planting However, this will be taken and enhanced security. forward and discussed with the landowners

Improved The side streets from Mile Adelina Grove / New planting in this area public End Road to Redmans Assembly Passage will be part of the scheme. realm Road should be improved with new paving, planting and enhanced security.

Improved The Rinkoffs Bakery is Jubilee Street This is not public highway public starting to attract locals (North) w/ Adelina but this information will be realm who want to sit in the Grove passed to the landowners square in which it is based, to try to encourage and it would be nice to improvements see this space improved, with new paving, planting (perhaps opening up the adjoining the gardens) and enhanced security.

Improved Assembly Passage looks Assembly Passage A suggested improvement public very grim and to Assembly Passage has realm unappealing, and seems been put forward, however to be confusing for cars - this will require further could something be done traffic studies to arrive at about this? an optimal solution

Improved This paving area outside 54 54 Redmans Road This location will be public Redmans road needs improved with the change realm some improvement. some of the priority junction and planting. Benches, trees. new public realm space. And reduce traffic in the road, and slow cars down.

Improved Can this school sports area Smithy Street (East) This is not public highways, public next to smithy street however in discussion with realm (basketball and 5 a side) the school this will be be used by the public in brought to their attention. out of school hours? Weekend and holidays? It would be good for the local children.

Introduce Public art could improve Redmans Road w/ Public realm improvements Public art this area. Perhaps a large Cressy Place are proposed for this area, mural? Or commission a this suggestion will be street artist? Or sculpture? considered. Perhaps hold a competition to come up with an piece of art to improve this public realm. More planting and trees.

More traffic Living on the roundabout Redmans Road w/ With the changing of this calming of Redmans Road, Cressy Place junctions and additional Hannibal Road and Cressy traffic calming this should Place, the amount of reduce this issue. teenage boy racers who tear down the street at up to 50mph is a scary prospect. Drivers often go the wrong way around the roundabout to take a short cut and high speed

More traffic Cars drive down the length Redmans Road w/ Additional traffic calming calming of Redmans Road (from Adelina Grove has been proposed in this Adelina Grove) and then area to reduce this issue. up Jamaica Street far in excess of speed limit. Causes awful sound polution and is dangerous

for residents. Some measures need to be taken on Redmans Road and Jamaica Street

More traffic Aggressive, anti-social, Redmans Road w/ Additional traffic calming calming illegal driving has caused Adelina Grove has been proposed in this several recent crashes in area to reduce this issue. the map area with severe damage to property and danger to life. These proposals will not help at all. Redmans Rd will be worse. Whole map area affected.

More traffic Redmans road needs Redmans Road w/ Additional traffic calming calming more serious traffic Assembly Passage has been proposed in this calming. The cars drive area to reduce this issue. too fast. Speed bumps, crossings would help. Trees and planting along the road woud help noise and air pollution. There is too much litter in the streets. Cycle lanes would be good.

More traffic Redmans Road is often Redmans Road w/ Additional traffic calming calming used as an alternative Adelina Grove has been proposed in this route to avoid traffic on area to reduce this issue. Mile End Road. There is more traffic than expected of a side road. Need to reduce ambulances tearing down the street with their sirens on.

More traffic Cycle lanes on Redmans Redmans Road nr. Additional traffic calming calming road and Hannibal. Need Stepney Green has been proposed in this a safe route along here for area to reduce this issue.

pedestrians and cycles. Stop speeding cars on these roads.

More traffic Can there be more traffic Redmans Road Additional traffic calming calming calming on Reman's has been proposed in this Road? People drive area to reduce this issue. incredibly fast along there.

More traffic Redmans Road is used as Redmans Road w/ Additional traffic calming calming a cut through at great Adelina Grove has been proposed in this speed; there have been area to reduce this issue. several accidents and I fear it is only a matter of time before there is a fatality, not least given the number of cyclists, schools and the older persons' residential home.

One Way This will reduce the Hannibal Road The introduction of tighter Street congestion of Hannibal Rds entry at each end of the and Stepney Green road and more traffic calming should reduce drivers desire to use this route.

Other This area would really Redmans Road / w This suggestion will be put benefit from some secure Cressy Place forward however policy on bicycle parking lockers for cycle storage will need to residents' use. established first.

Other These garages are very Jamaica Street This is not public highway ugly and, given the (North) but this information will be shortage of space in inner passed to the landowners London, I can't believe to try to encourage they are the best use of improvements the real estate. Can you consider using the site differently? Even a boring" replacement such as new flats would be preferable"

Other Where the northern end of Jubilee Street This is not public highway Jubilee St meets Mile End (North) w/ Adelina but this information will be Rd it turns into a pedestrian Grove passed to the landowners path, but there is a locked to try to encourage gate across it! Could this improvements gate simply be unlocked? I see lots of people climbing through it! If bikes could safely be allowed too, even better.

Other Adelina Grove would Adelina Grove Except cyclist to be in benefit from a contra-flow place to allow cyclist to cycle lane, to allow two- use this in Contra flow. way cycling.

Other Lindley St would benefit Lindley Street Except cyclist to be in from a contra-flow cycle place to allow cyclist to lane, to allow two-way use this in Contra flow. cycling.

Pedestrian Pedestrian crossing here, Redmans Road nr. Following several crossing outside the school side Redlands Primary comments on the crossing entrance (alley way) next School this has been to flats would be good. recommended. There are accidents in this area as cars drive too fast outside the school. There also needs some speed bump. More Trees are nice for clean air.

Pedestrian Safe crossing needed Redmans Road nr. Following several crossing outside school. Slow traffic Redlands Primary comments, the crossing down. One way road School has been recommended. down assembly passage. Improvements to Assembly Or make pedestrianised. Passage will require More bike lanes. More additional feasibility trees. analysis, but this proposal has been bought to the attention of Tower Hamlets

Council.

Reduce Bike lane all along Redmans Road Although cycle lanes have traffic redmans road. Slower not been added, traffic traffic. calming measures have been introduced to slow vehicles and reduce the possibility of collisions

Reduce There are usually cars Redmans Road This information has been traffic parked illegally on double (East) nr. Stepney passed to the parking yellows and on the little Green enforcement team for bike path near the park on action. redmans Rd. It would be great if these could be ticketed (they park illegally after 5pm when the traffic wardens are apparently off).

Reduce Cars frequently speed here Redmans Road w/ This location will be traffic and go around the Hannibal Road improved with the change roundabout the wrong of the priority junction and way. Anything to reduce new public realm space. through traffic would be great. Segregated cycle paths would be very welcome and might encourage ppl to get to school/the park by bike rather than car.

Road Add bike lane on this road Hannibal Road closure to make safe route to main road. Cars drive too fast.

Road Can Assembly Passage be Assembly Passage A suggested improvement closure made a no-through road, (South) to Assembly Passage has with bollards at the been put forward, however Redmans Rd end? this will require further Currently it is used by rat- traffic studies to arrive at

running minicabs/taxis. an optimal solution

Road Could this whole junction Redmans Road w/ The proposed changes in closure (not just Cressy Place) be Hannibal Road the area affecting the road blocked to through traffic? system will be monitored It would seem an easy way closely, additional road of stopping Redmans Rd closures will be considered being a rat run. as part of future review

Road Could Jubilee St and Jamaica Street The proposed changes in closure Jamaica St both be made the area affecting the road no-through roads? It would system will be monitored probably stop speeding closely, additional road drivers and rat-runners in closures will be considered this area if this were as part of future review possible.

Road Could Smithy St be closed Smithy Street This option has been closure in the middle, to stop assessed in detail and it through traffic? Even better was decided that a one- than making it one-way. way system along the whole road would be more effective at addressing issues with turning vehicles during school drop off hours

Trees More trees here. And a Jubilee Street This is not public highway bike lane through this area (North) w/ Adelina but this information will be to join Redmans road up Grove passed to the landowners with the cycle to try to encourage superhighway. improvements

Trees This end of Jubilee Street is Jubilee Street Additional tree planting will a beautiful stretch of road, (North) be considered in the area but could be improved to the North of Jubilee with planting. Street as part of future improvements in the area

5. APPENDIX B: EMAIL COCORRESPONDANCERRESPONDANCE

Respondent Comment

111 The area of Sidney Street from the junction of adelina Grove to stepney way must be looked at with high priority. I am a resident of wexford house on Sidney street and the amount of traffic I see on a daily basis is out of control with noise disturbance and pollution which affects myself and many other local residents.

Lindley Street when joining Sidney Street should be left turn only with a traffic enforcement camera installed or a keep clear or yellow box on the junction. The amount of road rage I have seen is unbelievable.

Jubilee Street / Stepney Way to join Sidney Street junction allowed to turn right into Sidney Street with a keep clear in place on the junction or yellow box junction with the zebra crossing moved further away for pedestrian safety.

At the junction of Sidney Street to go straight to join Cambridge heath road left lane to go left or straight and middle lane allowed to go straight to ease traffic flow.

No 7.5 tonne vehicle allowed into Sidney Street only to turn left or right to join whitechapel road.

Since the introduction of the cycle highway on whitechapel road, Sidney Street has become even more busier than usual for passing traffic as I have been living here for years and seen the change.

There should be a wall built in front of wexford house for privacy for tenants away from the public or parking built in front of the building. As there is a lot of anti social behaviour happening in front of the building. There should be access for residents on ground floor to the public green area with partitions built for each ground floor resident to have a private garden area.

222 I have noticed since the development on Mile End Road, which is a car free zone more cars are parked in Hannibal Road even though we was promised this would not happen. Hannibal Road becomes a car park due to people using Hannibal Road as a flow through to Mile End Road.

I have seen serious accidents and collision on Hannibal Road. Many cars have been scratched due to cars reversing. We need to make Hannibal Road one way either in from Mile End road or Redmans Road.

If Cressy House goes then it will cause more pressure on Hannibal Road and I see many issues arising with accidents and children.

333 I live on Jubilee Street and there is an endemic issue with boy racers currently, especially in the evenings. One house has already been a victim of this issue as cars seem to rev heavily and speed dangerously around the corner to Jubilee Street.

My suggestion would be to put in speed cameras in the region- the speeds that some of the cars reach whilst driving down Jubilee Street is frankly dangerous. Not only would this help make Jubilee Street a much safer street (especially given the number of families and cyclists that use the street) and reduce noise pollution but speeding fines could also raise a significant amount of revenue for Tower Hamlets. It is hoped that by placing significant financial deterrents for speeding, the community at large will benefit from a much safer and pleasant environment.

444 As part of the street works being planned for Stepney Green, please could you make good the road surface outside the block of flats at No 2 Stepney Green. The current combination of speed bumps and pot holes means that, when it rains, large puddles form in the kerbside dips and the water then gets sprayed over passersby and the front wall of No 2 Stepney Green (as you’ll see from the dark water stains over the front of that block).

We often have long tail-backs of traffic along Stepney Green, stretching from the Mile End Road junction as far back as Dunstan House. There is particularly a problem at weekend evenings. This arises from cars being parked on the south-west side of Stepney Green i.e. from outside Dunstan House to 12 Stepney Green – mainly used by non-residents to park and then visit evening screenings at the Genesis Cinema and events at the Waterlily suite. The local residents have to put up with the ensuing

traffic log -jams and loud horn honking for several hours. This kerbside is currently a single yellow line – I think the double yellow line should be extended from outside No 12 Stepney Green to the corner with Cressy Place (or further parking restrictions should be imposed). The road is simply too busy to accommodate parking on both sides at this point and still give enough room for two-way traffic.

As a solution, some arrangement could be made for public parking at the Anchor Retail Park. The Waterlily and Genesis should be encouraged to set up some arrangement with the Anchor Retail Park car park, which has capacity for around 130 cars – a significant opportunity to ‘clear the streets’.

555 I live in Stepney Green, near the Traffic Lights. I have lived here for 33 years, and I can honestly say it is a nightmare with the Parking and Traffic.

My husband can never park in surrounding area, so he has park in Cephas road, for 3 hours, because our Permit is in a different zone.

He has had window smashed on 3 different occasions, why can we not have Private Bays, outside our Houses. There has been a New Build across from our houses, why can they not use their estate for Parking?

Windows rattle with the volume of traffic, waiting to go through Traffic Lights.

It would be great if all Traffic could be Stopped in Stepney Green itself, and we could Have Private Bays.

666 During our residents meetings we had residents raise concerns about the newsagent being vacant on Cressy Place please can it be reopened.

777 I use Stepney Way daily on a bicycle and I would like it to be less dangerous than it currently is.

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